'Glassaholics': Suppliers craft colorful stained glass.(Company Profile) From: Bradenton Herald (Bradenton, FL) | Date: February 6, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 The Bradenton Herald. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Dana Sanchez

Feb. 6--SARASOTA -- Stained glass enthusiasts say their work is addictive. Some call themselves glassaholics. One local company recognized a growing market, sent down its taproot and is reaping the rewards.

Glass Crafters began in a basement in Queens, N.Y., 31 years ago. Today, the stained glass supply warehouse is based in Sarasota, with 12 employees doing around $1 million in annual sales. Owners James Rohrer and Richard Sett...