Orban's Nursery Reopens for Poinsettia Festival After Hurricane Recovery

Resilience After Back-to-Back Hurricanes

• 💔 Orban's Nursery in Manatee County was nearly wiped out by hurricanes Helen and Milton last year, losing all its poinsettias and annuals.
• 🌊 Hurricane Helen caused significant flooding due to storm surge, inundating the entire nursery.
• 💨 Hurricane Milton followed, bringing heavy winds that damaged buildings and shade houses, leaving many tattered.

Community Support and Volunteer Efforts

• 🤝 Over 200 volunteers helped clean up the nursery after Hurricane Helen, a crucial effort that enabled them to prepare before Milton hit.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Poinsettia Festival, last held two years ago, symbolizes a return to better times, with happy families supporting the nursery.

The Annual Poinsettia Festival

• 🌸 The nursery is now filled with beautiful poinsettias in various colors, symbolizing hope, goodwill, and joy.
• 🛍️ The festival features craft vendors, food trucks, and attractive photo spots for holiday cards.
• 🗓️ The Poinsettia Festival kicks off this Saturday at Orban's Nursery, running from 9 AM to 3 PM.

A Century of Roots and Future Hopes

• 🌳 Orban's Nursery has been a part of the community for over 100 years.
• 🙏 Owner Tyler Orban expressed thankfulness for a storm-free year and hopes the nursery will continue to thrive for another century.