Florida’s Gulf Islands is full of sweet shops for a cool treat after a long day in the sand. Visitors can take the free Manatee Trolley on Anna Maria Island to check out several homemade scoops, like the white chocolate black raspberry at Joe's Eats & Sweets. Or try the Kahlua Crunch at SS Scoops Big Olaf Creamery, where they serve fresh ice cream from an Amish-owned and -operated creamery in Sarasota.

Bradenton offers many fun flavors, including everyone’s favorite frozen custard at Sweet Berries, and the signature orange swirl ice cream from Mixon Fruit Farm.

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