Staunton florist relocates; Clocktower closes, Collins Market coming to Staunton; Fishersville pharmacy closes

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Staunton florist relocates; Clocktower closes, Collins Market coming to Staunton; Fishersville pharmacy closes

Staunton florist Brin’s Posy is on the move

STAUNTON — When Cailyn Siegman walked into her florist shop Aug. 1, there was a letter waiting for her, one that she wasn’t ready to see. The owner of the building informed her there were issues with outdated plumbing that needed to be repaired. They gave her 60 days to vacate.

Siegman panicked. She is the owner of Brin’s Posy, a florist that specializes in weddings and other events. Peak wedding season in Virginia is typically September and October, and now Siegman had to worry about moving locations at her busiest time of the year.

Siegman moved into the shop at 407 W. Beverley St. in 2020, relocating from a space in a Staunton antique shop. She had momentarily panicked during that move also, worried that she wouldn’t find a space with reasonable rent. It was just good fortune to find the spot she did. She called the price, the size and the ****** scheme a perfect match

“But it’s come to an end,” she said.

Once again, though, she has landed on her feet. Siegman signed a lease Tuesday for a space at 110 Baldwin St. inside the Staunton Patio Market. It’s next to Rigo’s Barber Shop.

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Cailyn Siegman, owner of Brin’s Posy, will be relocating her business from 407 W. Beverley to Baldwin St.

“The move is very stressful and unexpected,” Siegman said. “I am hoping to persevere and I’m grateful for the community support while we make this big change.”

She is coming out of her slowest season, so she has low revenue, which made the need to move even more stressful.

“I’m pretty scared,” she said. “But I’m going to be OK. I’ve done this before and I’ll make it work.”

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Richard Saunders is busily working on renovations to 29 W. Beverley St. as he prepares to open Collins Market.

STAUNTON — Richard Saunders grew up in Staunton and has lived in the area most of his life. Living dowtown, Saunders and his wife used to frequent Clocktower Convenience at 29 W. Beverley.

“When it closed it just really broke our hearts,” Saunders said. “When we saw it come up for *****, I said we’ve got to give this thing a go.”

This thing will be Collins Market. Saunders was busy working in the space Wednesday morning, getting it ready to open. He plans to offer baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, coffee and snacks.

“All the typical things you would expect in a convenience store,” Saunders said.

He is hoping to be open within the next month. Saunders said he wants to be open before Queen City Mischief and Magic, which is scheduled for Sept. 28-29.

“Stay tuned,” he said.

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Clocktower Eats and Sweets closed Friday Aug. 2.

STAUNTON — Right next door to Saunders, there is now another open space. Clocktower Eats and Sweets has a “for lease” sign hanging in the window.

The News Leader texted the number on the sign, asking when the restaurant closed.

“Last Friday,” was the response. “Other than that we have no comment.”

The restaurant and bar at 27 W. Beverley St. opened as Clocktower Eats and Sweets in 2019, offering sandwiches, salads, burgers, pastries and more.

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Tuesday, Aug. 6 was the last day Fishersville Family Pharmacy was open for business.

FISHERSVILLE — Shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday, the lobby of Fishersville Family Pharmacy was empty. There were at least four employees behind the counter, but no customers.

The employees confirmed that Tuesday was the final day the pharmacy at 16 Gosnell Crossing would be open. It has been serving the community since 2011, according to its website.

“Nearly a third of independent pharmacy owners may close their stores this year under pressure from plunging prescription reimbursements by big insurance plans and their pharmacy benefit managers,” National Community Pharmacists Association CEO B. Douglas Hoey said in February.“This is an emergency.”

When asked for a reason for the closure, one pharmacist behind the counter Tuesday morning referred The News Leader reporter to Jathan Payne with Medicap Pharmacy in Harrisonburg, saying Payne was the owner. The News Leader reached out to Payne by phone and email but so far has not received a response.

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— Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips always welcome. Connect with Patrick (he/him/his) at *****@*****.tld and on

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