With the holidays right around the corner, we have sweets in our sights. This years Thanksgiving spreads will be so much easier thanks to all the new places for homemade pies, gluten-free baked goods, Parisian pastries and artisanal doughnuts and ice creams in every imaginable flavor. Just remember to pace yourself, since its only the start of whats sure to be a decadent season.
Fireman Dereks Bake Shop
Thanksgiving time or not, people really like pie. Wynwood-born Fireman Dereks Bake Shop expands yet again with a brand-new location in Fort Lauderdale. The former firefighters large selection ranges from classic key lime, apple and pumpkin, to not your everyday grasshopper and guavaberry. Find chicken pot pie, empanadas, cakes and cookies, too. firemandereks.com
Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America, is a boaters and beachgoers paradise. But its also home to a burgeoning art scene that spills over into art-centric neighborhoods and annual events. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Lighthouse Point | Plantation | Rio Vista
Thirteen Bakery
Quite the opposite as its name might imply, Thirteen Bakery is a lucky addition for sweet-tooth types who need or prefer gluten-free baked goods. Its owner chose the number for many reasonsits a bakers dozen and the length of Amelia Island. The almond cake pictured here is just one of her delectable desserts. instagram.com/thirteengfdesserts
Part of the Sea Island archipelago in the Southeastern U.S., Amelia Island tops many vacationers bucket lists. Eight flags have flown over the centuries-old, historic destination, whose quiet beaches and premier resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island continue to draw residents and visitors. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. Amelia Island
Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw, whose artisanal ice cream shops span Oregon to Disney Springs, soon pops up in Miami Beach before opening a permanent space. Seasonal flavors include a Thanksgiving-themed series like pumpkin and gingersnap, and roasted peach and sage cornbread stuffing. Blend the former with Panther Coffee Tres Leches for a decadent milkshake. saltandstraw.com
The dynamic city of Miami Beach is constantly evolving with the influx of new residents, visitors, businesses and brands from all over the world. Theres always something new and exciting to try, whether a starchitect-designed space, museum exhibit or hot restaurant. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Miami Beach | Mid-Beach | Pine Tree Drive
Jacquelines Bakery & Caf
Space Coast Francophiles are on cloud nine after Jacquelines Bakery & Caf in downtown Melbourne launched a second location in Suntree. Its Midwestern namesake owner spent 20+ years perfecting bread and pastry techniques at prestigious schools in France to recreate an authentic experience. Enjoy her from-scratch baguettes, croissants, clairs, tarts, madeleines, ice cream and more. jacquelinebakery.com
Melbourne balances the historic charm of a small beach town with the urban excitement of nearby Orlando. With its prime oceanside location along the Space Coast, as well as other bodies of water like the Indian River Lagoon, its a fishing, boating and water sports paradise. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Melbourne Beach | Merritt Island
Pie It Forward
Purchase pies during the eighth annual Pie It Forward fundraiser for Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches through November 17. Local restaurants and bakeries are whipping up pies for the cause, and each $30 pie sale goes toward a weeks worth of hot meals for a homebound senior citizen in the community. mowpbpie.org
Though most famous for Palm Beach, Palm Beach Countys mainland municipalities from Jupiter to Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton are also thriving. More people are choosing to live year-round after finding everything they need from top private schools to hip eats. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Palm Beach Gardens | Singer Island | Tequesta
Parlor Doughnuts
Jacksonvilles gourmet doughnut scene grows with the arrival of Parlor Doughnuts. In just a few years, the Indiana-born bakery has spread nationwide for its proprietary fried buttery layers resulting in crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors. Twenty standard flavors include maple bacon and blueberry hill. Another shop soon opens in St. Augustine. parlordoughnuts.com
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