The flower store that was at the center of two lawsuits and nationwide headlines has now filed for bankruptcy, and will close after over 48 years of service.

Arlene's Flowers has been closed since March

In 2013, former owner Barronelle Stutzman was sued by the State and the ACLU for refusing services for a same-sex wedding. The man was a long-time client of her flower store, but Stutzman cited her 1st. Amendment rights of religion in refusing to provide the service, saying she did not support such marriages.

She offered alternatives to the couple, and even tried to arrange for them to purchase supplies so they could provide the floral arrangements, but the couple chose to sue. She also offered to help them find another florist, but they refused.

Finally, after nearly 9 years of legal w

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