Councilman Tom Simplot will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Melrose Flowers and Gardens, 4727 N. Seventh Ave., at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Previously Dorothy’s Flowers, Melrose Flowers and Gardens recently underwent a makeover and will be unveiling the shop’s new look.

“Melrose Flowers and Gardens is a wonderful local shop with great services to offer Phoenix and the Melrose District,” said Councilman Simplot. “It is exciting to see businesses that have been in the community a long time continue to grow.”

For more information, contact Melrose Flowers and Gardens at 602-264-4444. Simplot’s office can be reached at 602-262-7447.