Community rallies to support flower baskets
By Reader Staff
When the BID (Business Improvement District) was dissolved last year, it became clear certain things would dissolve with it — namely, the annual hanging of vibrant flower …
By Reader Staff
When the BID (Business Improvement District) was dissolved last year, it became clear certain things would dissolve with it — namely, the annual hanging of vibrant flower …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When Sandpoint’s Business Improvement District dissolved, so did the funding for downtown’s iconic flower baskets.
To keep the bright tradition going, the Sandpoint Shopping District …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff Writer
Want to support your local downtown retailers and area nonprofits at the same time? Grab your pocketbook and take a stroll downtown Saturday, Oct. …
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