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Sweet Thang! by Dakota Parks
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DON’T THINK WE NEED TO DO MUCH CONVINCING FOR OUR READERS THAT COLD TREATS ARE A MUST HAVE IN OUR BLAZING FLORIDA SUMMERS. After you get back from the beach, a stroll down Palafox Street, walking the dog, or even an indulgent bite to eat downtown, a frozen or ice-cold treat is the best way to take the heat off. Who am I kidding? Go get yourself a treat unprompted—just because you deserve it. We assembled the finest list of ice-cold goodies just in time for the heat of July, taste tested and approved by your very own Downtown Crowd staff! Cool off with some of these local treats! AguaBerry
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photo by Guy Stevens
A Cordova Mall staple, AguaBerry offers a wide selection of fresh fruit treats. Along with acai bowls, agua fresca and fresh all-fruit smoothies, they also serve some Mexican, Spanish and Filipino inspired treats. Mangonadas are a spicy slushy drink topped with mangos and a chili powder candied straw that originates from Mexico. They also serve sweet and creamy horchata, which is made with rice, cinnamon and vanilla. Last but not least, their halo-halo from the Philippines with purple yam ice cream and a heap of ingredients is the perfect balance of nutty, earthy sweetness.
