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NewsYourobserverJune 30, 2026Sarasota County

Chocolate Emporium Opens New Location on St. Armands Circle

The Chocolate Emporium, an independent chocolate shop based on Anna Maria Island, has opened a second location on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota. The new store occupies a 1,446-square-foot space and offers a variety of handmade chocolates, ice cream, and candies.

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Why It Matters

The opening adds a new retail business to the district, occupying a renovated space that was previously damaged by hurricanes.

Key Facts

  • The Chocolate Emporium opened a second location at 28A S. Boulevard of the Presidents, St. Armands Circle.
  • The new retail space is 1,446 square feet.
  • The shop operates daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • The building underwent a two-year renovation following damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • The shop features handmade chocolates, ice cream, frozen lemonade, frozen coffee, and various candies.
  • The business sources chocolate from the supplier Merckens.
  • The original Chocolate Emporium location opened in August of the previous year.

Who's Mentioned

location28 S. Boulevard of the Presidents“Address of the new shop location.”personKevin Schreiner“Owner of the Chocolate Emporium.”personRuth Schreiner“Owner of the Chocolate Emporium.”personLiv Baker“Store manager of the Chocolate Emporium.”other75“Number of online reviews for the original location.”