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STARBUCKS 3537 SE Maricamp Road // starbucks.com Try the new Honey Almondmilk Cold Brew. This refreshing drink is lightly sweetened with honey before it’s topped off with almond milk. If you’re looking for something a little cooler, the Pistachio Coffee Frappuccino blended beverage is worth a taste. With a blend of sweet pistachio flavoring, coffee, milk and ice, this icy delight will hit the spot when you need an afternoon pick me up. The drink is topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of Starbucks special salted brown-buttery topping.
3980 SW 26th Court, Unit 101 // dunkindonuts.com One year ago in February Dunkin’ released its popular matcha lattes. After much success the chain has added to its matcha offerings with the new matcha-topped donut and the Blueberry Matcha Latte. The latte combines Dunkin’s sweetened matcha green tea powder blend with a delicious blueberry flavoring, plus your choice of milk, including options like oat milk or almond milk. The drink is offered hot, frozen or iced. The matcha-topped donut begins with the signature glazed donut and is topped with a dusting of matcha powder. Also new at Dunkin’ is the Sweet Cold Foam, which will debut with the Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam, the Chocolate Stout Flavored Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam (available for a limited time only) and the Charli Cold Foam, which is a cold brew with three pumps of caramel, Sweet Cold Foam and cinnamon sugar on top.
THE SPOON LAGOON 5302 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview // (352) 470-0665 // thespoonlagoon.com In the mood for something sweet? The Spoon Lagoon offers ice cream, gelato, sorbets, smoothies, juice drinks and more. Located on Abshier Boulevard in Belleview, this sweet shop is locally owned and operated. The website is currently under construction as of press time, but soon you will be able to view the menu and place your order online. The store is open from noon to 9pm Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 8pm Sunday through Thursday. They offer a variety of flavors on all fronts, and you’ll return time and time again to check them all out. A popular smoothie (and one we can’t wait to try) is the black and white. A mixture of Oreos, vanilla bean, bananas, almond milk and a drizzle of non-dairy chocolate. Yum! If you’re looking for a healthy option, the acai bowls are piled with fresh ingredients and flavor. 30
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Charlie X photo courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts; Spoon Lagoon photo courtesy of Spoon Lagoon
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