After 15 years as a dental hygienist, Admirals Pointe resident Lynn Gatto is going to the other side opening The Sweet Treat Boutique across from St. Simon the Apostle.

“I’ve been working on the concept, logo and business model for the last seven years,” said Gatto as her family helped unload a pickup truck full of candy, equipment, and boxes.

Homemade carmel corn, cheese corn, cotton candy, snow cones, chocolates and of course any sweet treat you can imagine will fill the soda fountain-styled boutique. In the back, Gatto looks to host events where candy-holics can sample, create, and consume sugar in just about any shape or fashion.

“My mom created this for me,” said 12-year old daughter Kaley, a Belzer Middle School student and aspiring chef. Kaley will be working at the boutique creating some of the homemade treats herself.

Her siblings are also represented in the business. Jacob, Kaley, Alyson, and Sydney all have the first letter of their names represented in the Sweet Treat Boutique logo (”J” in the cotton candy, “K” in the cupcake, “A” in the sucker, and “S” in the gift package).
“I think our area needs a place where kids can hang out, feel safe, and get a treat,” added Lynn. “We will appeal to all ages and have something for everyone.”

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