Longtime Platte Floral owner and (secret) philanthropist Mel Tolbert's life was marked by kindness, generosity and love. His unexpected death should be treated no differently, his wife of 48 years ...

Platte Floral has been making Colorado Springs beautiful for 100 years. Dianna Tolbert and her husband, Mel Tolbert, because the owners in 1981 and ran it together until Mel’s death in 2017.

News5 checked in with Colorado Springs staple Platte Floral Friday morning. They told us they typically handle about 300 deliveries and 300 to 400 walk in customers on Valentine's Day.

In fact, Platte Floral has ordered 11,000 roses for what they are calling their Black Friday. For 99 years, Platte Floral has been one of the most successful businesses in town.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- One Colorado Springs business, Platte Floral, is reaching an important milestone this Valentine's Day: 101-years in business. The iconic century-old business is ...

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year for flower shops across the nation. News5 checked in with Colorado Springs staple Platte Floral Friday morning.