A longtime businessman is being recognized by the City of Butler in honor of his years of service.
After Ed Bloom recently announced that he would be stepping away from Bortmas the Butler Florist, Butler City Council and Mayor Bob Dandoy issued a proclamation Wednesday calling Thursday Ed Bloom Day in the City and presenting Bloom with a Key to the City.
Bloom expressed appreciation for the support he has received from the community over 42 years in the City.
Earlier this week Bloom announced that he would not be closing the store and retiring at the end of this month as he originally anticipated but will stay on for a few months to help transition to new ownership.
