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Blooming Shells, a Sag Harbor Institution, Will Close After 45 Years in Business

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Debbielou Houdek inside Blooming shells on Tuesday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Debbielou Houdek inside Blooming shells on Tuesday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Blooming Shells in Sag Harbor Will be closing its doors after 45 years in business. DANA SHAW

Blooming Shells in Sag Harbor Will be closing its doors after 45 years in business. DANA SHAW

Blooming Shells in Sag Harbor Will be closing its doors after 45 years in business. DANA SHAW

Blooming Shells in Sag Harbor Will be closing its doors after 45 years in business. DANA SHAW

Blooming Shells in Sag Harbor Will be closing its doors after 45 years in business. DANA SHAW

Blooming Shells in Sag Harbor Will be closing its doors after 45 years in business. DANA SHAW

Blooming Shells in Sag Harbor Will be closing its doors after 45 years in business. DANA SHAW

Blooming Shells in Sag Harbor Will be closing its doors after 45 years in business. DANA SHAW

Debbielou Houdek inside Blooming shells on Tuesday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Debbielou Houdek inside Blooming shells on Tuesday afternoon. DANA SHAW

authorCailin Riley on Nov 6, 2024
A Sag Harbor institution will be closing its doors in early 2025 after more than 40 years in business. Blooming Shells, a unique and quirky shop that has sold a... more

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