Cathy Graham and Serena Wyckoff, co-founders of Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Fla., have sold the bookstore to Catherine Worden.
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| New owner Catherine Worden, flanked by Serena Wyckoff (l.) and Cathy Graham. | |
"I'm honored to be the new owner of Copperfish Books," said Worden, a Punta Gorda resident and retired nurse practitioner. She was a longtime Copperfish customer prior to taking over the bookstore. "This store has been such a special part of Punta Gorda, and I look forward to meeting our wonderful customers, sharing stories, and continuing the warmth and charm that makes Copperfish so unique," she said.
"We are grateful for the support, friendship, and loyalty of the Punta Gorda community over the years," wrote Wyckoff and Graham. "Knowing that Copperfish Books will be in Catherine's capable hands gives us great joy as we start our own next chapter."
They announced their intention to sell Copperfish in 2023, saying at the time that though they loved the store, their booksellers, and their customers, they were ready to move on and try new things.
Located at 212 W. Virginia Ave. Suite 112, Copperfish Books sells new and used titles for all ages and first opened in 2012.