Sorella Fretta Closing, Moving to Online Business

Owning a clothing boutique had been sisters Francesca and Serena's dream. That dream became a reality last summer when they opened in Citrus Park.

The store, located at 11965 Sheldon Riad, specialized in classic and trendy women's apparel and accessories at affordable prices. But the realities of the economy have caused the sisters to change the course of their business.

This marks the last week Sorella Frettas will be open. The store is closing at the end of the week, and the sisters will begin selling strictly online, said Francesca Fretta, co-owner of store.

"We decided to close due to rent," Francesca said. "We pay $3,000 a month and they wanted to raise it. We were working for free everyday."

The online store should be up and running in about a month, Francesca said.

For now the store has reduced its inventory to $5-$15 and all Jewelry $8. The store's hours during its last week are as follows: Monday from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m.

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