I’m sorry I have to provide another tempting post but I need to share with you about another sweet shop with wonderful décor – Sweet Pete’s.
Peruse these mouth-watering treats with me and capture the smells and taste in your imagination. You can even make your own candy – and you can indulge in a tasting tour.
Peter Behringer, owner of Sweet Pete’s, was raised in the chocolate industry. In 1985, when he was eleven years old, his mother opened a family chocolate business, which grew to encompass 32 locations and a large production facility.
After college, Behringer applied his experience in the industry with an on-going education to further hone his chocolate and candy making expertise.
In 2010, Behringer decided to strike out on his own and opened Sweet Pete’s candy shop, located in a whimsically decorated historic home. He quickly went to work, using his confectionary expertise to make the majority of Sweet Pete’s candy by hand.
The rest of Pete’s story is at https://www.sweetpetescandy.com/pages/about-us.
After appearing on The Profit, Sweet Pete’s opened a new Jacksonville, Florida location in the historic downtown Seminole Club, a building that dates back to 1903 (shown in the photos). The notable location, which hosted a number of well-known visitors such as U.S. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy, sat vacant for ten years until Sweet Pete’s and Lemonis renovated the property.
“This new confectionary emporium is a vast 23,000 square feet, making it one of the largest candy shops in the United States,” states Sweet Pete’s website.
Happy Valentines and any other celebration you wish! Enjoy and eat responsibly. 🙂
Blessings along the Way!
Ron
That shop would be too dangerous (dangerously tempting) for me! Looks like a fun place though!
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I would like to go by there regularly but yes, it is a dangerous place. Thanks much! 🙂
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wow a tour of Pete’s sweet factories would be a pretty sweet way to spend valentines day … just waiting for my invite Ronin 🙂
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Thanks so much Kate. It’s a neat, attractive place. Of course you’re invited. What flavors do you enjoy the most?😊
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oh mint, caramel … maybe a care package to see if it’s worth the trip?
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Maybe one day we’ll have the capability to smell and taste through the Internet. That would be cool. 🙂
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great that you are working on that Ronin … 3D sweets ❤
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I think it may work – one day. 😀
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well I’m drooling so make it snappy please 🙂
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I know what you mean. We need to engage all the smart folks to work on that, worldwide. Just think how we can satisfy our cravings electronically. But, I’m sure we still need to taste the splendor and satisfy our taste buds – and minds. 🙂
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yes nothing can really replace first hand sensory experience 🙂
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What a beautiful place. And dangerous.
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Yes. A good test to the will power. Thank you. 😀
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hmmm you didnt sound sorry… in fact… you were having a good time =^_^=
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Oh my! Well, maybe I had tongue in cheek. But! That’s why I had my statement at the end – to eat responsibly. Thank you!🤔😉
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Happy Valentines Day to you!!! That is amazing! Where is this store again?
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Thank you. Happy Valentines Day and evening to you! The store is in downtown Jacksonville, Fla. 🙂
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Thank you ! Oh Florida nice that’s close enough for us to drive . Love to go there.
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I think it’s worth a trip there when you’re in the area. You may have to drive around the block for some parking spaces since it’s downtown. 🙂
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What a neat store! I bet that was a really fun visit – I love visiting sweet shops even if I can’t eat much of it anymore 🙂 Happy Valentine!
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I know. Almost like I was in fantasyland. I loved the old house style and its design, architecture and decor. Thanks so much. 🙂
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I love this post Ron, showing a great store, wish there was a place like this in U.K. Thanks for sharing.
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That was a great tour through the shop and the chocolate making process with your photos and descriptions!
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Why thank you! I’m glad you were able to make the tour. 🙂
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My pleasure 🙂
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What an interesting place! I will do my best to eat responsibly on this Valentine’s Day.
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Thanks. Good for you! 🙂
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Looks like my kind of place! We have a Russell Stover’s factory here but it doesn’t have nearly as much character. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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I know what you mean. Of course I could enjoy Russell Stovers too. I like watching anything being made. Hope you’re having a wonderful Valentines Day. 🙂
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Very interesting post Ron and greetings on Valentine day. Cheers 🙂
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Thanks so much. To you as well.🙂
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Happy Valentines to you too Ron.
How do you eat sensibly in the shops and cafes you are showing. 😊 .
miriam
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Thank you! I know, right? Well, maybe we can indulge on a day like today. 😁
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