It's a country store! The best orange juice on earth! I got 2 quarts of orange dairy free ice…read morecream, this stuff is to die for! We alway make the visit when in the area! The young lady was friendly and helpful! Got some strawberry preserves and some orange blossom honey!

If you are blowing through Highlands County and need a quick refreshing break, this place will take…read moreabout thirty pleasant minutes of your time. That's especially true if you're dragging along a couple of screaming munchkins that need to stretch their legs and have some ice-cream! Backstory- Back in the day, that would be 1935, Steve Maxwell was a big-time citrus grower. He had over 100 acres and opened this quaint little store to showcase his fruit and the packing house behind it to process it. Today, Steve is getting on in years and has leased this quaint country store to some fine folks from Frostproof. Atmosphere- An old-fashioned front porch with rocking chairs for enjoying the Florida weather. An immaculate old-style interior will all manner of citrus based food and paraphernalia. One of the highlights is orange ice-cream! Grab some, sit in the rockers and let the stress fall away. The little ankle-biters will love it! In season, this is the place to ship Florida citrus to friends and relatives. Just this last December they shipped over 600 boxes! If you are in the area, grab a meal in tiny Avon Park. Fire up your GPS and have desert here. I think you'll smile!

This is the store that is run by the same family who owns the Lost Mines of Atlantis. They took…read moreover the business two years ago. If you are gem mining this is where you pay for your bucket. Although the small building looks unassuming from the outside, inside is a trove of treasures. I haven't seen so many different gem stones since I visited the Museum of Natural History in NY. My favorite discovery here was the blue and purple kyanite. It's almost like visiting a museum except you can buy whatever you like. They also carry dream catchers, bric-a-brac, home decor, shells, wind spinners, crystals, incense, and wood carvings to name just a few of their items. The store is packed from floor to ceiling. If you are in the Sebring area the Green Man is definitely worth stopping for. I had a very nice visit with the owners daughter Brittney who showed me around the shop. There is something for everyone here.

Awesome place for signs statue and gems and what nots. Great people very friendly and the prices…read moreare great as well.

Aunt Laurie's Candy Jar originally opened in Collingswood New Jersey but today Lake Wales is lucky…read moreto have this sweet shop in their historic downtown. As soon as you walk in to the store you are transported to a magical land of candy. You can find one of a kind sweets and candy you haven't seen since your childhood. Aunt Laurie's carries a wide variety of confections including house made chocolates, nostalgic favorites like moon pies, pop rocks and wax bottles, novelty candy like gummy Lunchables, candied nuts, taffy, fudge, truffles, rock candy, chocolate roses, caramels, popcorn, and children's toys and beanies. The candy may be filled with sugar but nothing is sweeter than Aunt Laurie who wants to be everyone's favorite Aunt. She greets you with a silver tray of candy because you are family and no one can walk around her store without eating candy. I wanted to purchase a chocolate dipped pretzel covered in Rolos and she insisted on gifting it to me along with a freshly dipped chocolate covered Oreo. I had to insist on buying something so I purchased a chocolate dipped pretzel covered in Snow Caps. The chocolate dipped treats were amazing. I wish I had gotten more but I had a long day ahead of me in a hot car. Next time I visit I will be sure to bring a cooler. Auntie Laurie also does gift baskets and party favors. If your child is celebrating a birthday be sure to bring them in to visit Aunt Laurie for her special love and attention. The candy is wonderful but just being around Aunt Laurie is enough to put a smile on your face.

Super cute little candy shop with many classic candy options you cannot find anywhere now. There's…read morealso gift boxes of chocolates or other gifts offered. Service is friendly!

Tons of options! You definitely need to check this place out! Like a kid and a candy store? You…read moreknow it!

Cute and quaint place! My daughter found this and wanted to stop on our drive! The shop is setup…read morelike you are traveling around the world and back in time all at once! Definitely worth the stop!

Yes!! This is what LWR Main has been missing! Such an adorable candy store. I am definitely taking…read moremy kids here for bribes. They also have candies from all over the world. Taffy, candied roses and much much more!

Rocket Fizz is Very Nostalgic and Fun to Explore. No matter…read morewhat your age, it's a Great candy store that makes You remember the candy that You grew up with and introduced to Your Children as well as seeing lots more vintage and modern candy. Our group ranged in age from the upper 80's to 29 years. All of Us were captivated by the assortment of Goodies that are at Rocket Fizz. The Employees were Very friendly and helpful.

Super fun joint! Lots of odd and fun candies and sodas! It was a super cute place for kids and…read moreadults alike!

I am not a candy person. However, my aunt and uncle drove from the west coast of Florida just to…read morevisit this candy story, so I figured I would give it a shot. I was extremely surprised with what I found! What appears to be a small store from the outside is actually a candy mega house! They offer every single candy I have ever seen and then some. They have nostalgic candy, themed candy, new candy, fresh made chocolate, flavors popcorn, toys, shirts, and so much more. You can buy your candy in bags prepackaged or pick your own and pay by the pound. What I really liked about this store was the staff. They were so friendly and made us feel welcome right away. They were happy to tell us about their store and didn't make us feel obligated to buy anything, although I did leave with my fair share of goodies! This is also a great spot if you're gift shopping. They offer gift wrapping services, so you can put together a bunch of your friend's favorite treats in a beautiful basket! Even if you aren't a candy enthusiast, this place is worth seeing. It's a wonderful experience and who knows, you may find something you never expected !!!

First stop of exploring after work today, Mrs. K. was excited when I told her where we were headed…read more Literally a kid in a candy store! They have everything here from the big mass-produced stuff like M&Ms and Hershey's Kisses to old brands you've forgotten like Bit-O-Honey and Charleston Chew. And then there are the random things that are just awesome like licorice and crystalized ginger and a wall of sodas (no ginger beer though). We browsed, we filled a basket and we walked out with $31 worth of sugary treats for the drive home. Friendly service and the young lady who greeted us at the door explained the system. Easy and not too expensive. Note that chocolate melts in the Florida heat. Fortunately, I have a fridge in the Sprinter van. [Review 162 of 2025 - 1947 in Florida - 23727 overall]

Candy GALORE! Homemade chocolates....yes please!!…read more Had to stop in to see if they had peanut butter cups and yep, sure did. I'll take 2 please. This is me being conservative by the way. lol Also got gummy bears, peach rings, chocolate toffee square and malted milk chocolate balls!! Oh and don't even get me started on the chocolate bacon! Sweet and salty and $1 each!!! Everything was DELICIOUS and the pricing wasn't bad. The gentleman working was so nice and welcoming. He let us sample one of the chocolate bars which is what prompted me to get the toffee one. Definitely worth the visit and I'll definitely return when in the area. The peanut butter cups had the smooth peanut butter and perfect peanut butter to chocolate ratio (if you know, you know)!

We went to Sadie Mae's while walking around downtown Arcadia and bought an assortment of delicious…read morechocolates. The owners are so friendly, all 3 of them! The cake pops were amazing, so moist and delicious. We loved everything we tried and highly recommend!!

Woot, woot! Who doesn't like a privately owned coffee shop very near their home? That's what I have…read morenow that these great folks opened a second location. Arriving- They are in a store front on Main Street. They actually rent from the almost 100-year-old Jacaranda Hotel that helps define my little town. Street Park out front or park behind the hotel and walk through. Handicapped Tip- The building was built when folks were less enlightened and there are a couple of nasty steps to enter but if you need help, there is a plan in place. Press the wireless doorbell and an employee will come out with a portable ramp and assist you. How cool is that! Ambience- This is a tiny place with a décor matching the vibe of a decades old historic building. Check out my pictures. Customer Service- My Barista was super friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and had a great smile. What more did I need! Products- Just what you would expect. Coffee and tea in all the hot & iced varieties you would expect. Also baked goods. I have posted a menu of their seasonal specialty drinks. I didn't do anything fancy and went with a large, iced latte. It cost me $5.15, was made nicely, tasted wonderful and really hit the spot! If, like me, you enjoy patronizing small local businesses, expect a five-star experience here!

My favorite coffee shop! It's so cute and aesthetic, with a calm and clean atmosphere that makes it…read morethe perfect spot to relax or get some work done.