I Scream

Yoder's Southern Creamery Won Massive Recognition at a National Ice Cream Competition

The Sarasota ice cream maker swept the non-dairy category.

04/05/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Valentine's Day

Say ‘I Love You’ on Valentine's Day With a Box of Specialty Chocolates

Looking for the perfect gift for Valentine's Day? These local chocolates will do the trick.

02/08/2023 By Chloé Cuyler

Made With Love

Holiday Recipe: Italian Lemon Hill Cookies

A boxed cookie mix addict reveals the homemade holiday cookie recipe she can’t live without.

12/21/2022 By Laura Paquette

That's the Way the Cookie Crumbls

Crumbl Cookies Comes To Sarasota

The cookie shop, known for its milk chocolate chip cookie and weekly rotating menu, will open its doors this Friday.

02/10/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Love at First Bite

Vampire Penguin Serves Up Unique Frozen Treats

Offering a light, fluffy alternative to ice cream, shaved snow has arrived at The Landings.

12/15/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Christmastime Is Here

You Need to Try My Mom's Sugar Cookie Recipe

Why? Because it's the best.

11/30/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Victory Is Sweet

Sarasota Ice Cream Maker Wins Big at National Ice Cream Competition

Yoder's Southern Creamery was recognized for its classic vanilla, as well as its non-dairy peanut butter brownie flavor.

11/18/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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Two Former Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs Are Competing on the Food Network

Lyndsy Velasquez and Amy McBride teamed up to make a 'scary sci-fi' chocolate sculpture for Chocolate Meltdown: Hershey's After Dark.

10/01/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Sweet Heart

This Sarasota Woman's Brownies Have Gained a Cult Following

Marilou Berrios is a stay-at-home mom turned entrepreneur. Her delicious brownies are sold at local markets and online.

09/21/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Chill Out

Beat the Heat With These Sweet, Cold Treats

From ice cream sandwiches to smoothies, there's something for everyone.

09/03/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

More s'mores

Where to Celebrate National S'mores Day in Sarasota

Every day is National S'mores Day in our world, but the holiday technically falls on Tuesday, Aug. 10.

08/09/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

The waffle truth

New Waffle Café to Open on St. Armands Circle

Crisp Waffle Company is set to open by the end of the month.

08/06/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Call it a Comeback

SorBabes Is Back With a New Look and New Flavors

After a year of struggles with manufacturing delays, the company is back on shelves in some parts of the country, and is offering online orders in Florida.

08/03/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Colossal cookies

An Online Cookie Shop Is Opening a New Physical Location Later This Month

Kookies & Kream, a virtual cookie sensation, will officially open its first bakery on Saturday, June 19.

05/26/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein

Sweet Treat

New England-Style Ice Cream Shop Opens in Lakewood Ranch

Wicked Awesome Ice Cream Emporium offers ice cream made with less air—resulting in a denser, creamier treat.

03/16/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Carb loading

L'Ôpera Is Your South Sarasota Destination for Great French Pastries and Bread

Live near Gulf Gate? You might want to make a stop-in at L'Ôpera Bakery Bistrôt part of your regular morning routine.

02/19/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Meet Cute

The Cheesecake Cutie Brings Sandwiches, Charcuterie and, Yes, Cheesecake to Holmes Beach

Jennifer Geils has turned her mother's cheesecake recipe into a popular Anna Maria Island business.

01/27/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Be Among the First in Sarasota to Sweeten the Holidays with LOVE!

This year, start a new tradition by visiting Norman Love Confections’ new location at University Town Center (UTC).

12/03/2020

Sugar rush

Specialty Chocolate Shop Opens Tuesday

The new Norman Love Confections store is located near the University Town Center mall.

11/23/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cookie Monsters

New Cookie Company Delivers Fresh, Unique Flavors to Your Door

Suncoast Cookies is a new local business that delivers unique Florida-inspired sweets.

08/05/2020 By Allison Forsyth

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