Sugar Cubed: One of the Freshest Businesses in Southwest Florida

Sugar Cubed, 1506 13th St. W., Bradenton. The bakery is owned by Dana Johnson, who spent five years as a certified executive pastry chef at Manatee Technical Institute and has received the Best Chef’s America award.

Cappuccino streusel muffins, key lime Danish, raspberry crumb cake and gluten-free peanut-butter cookies are among the regular offerings at the bakery, along with a selection of desserts and pastries that change daily.

Beverage options include a selection of locally roasted, flavored coffees, cappuccino and espresso, as well as the seasonal signature mango-blackberry iced tea.

Occasion cakes and catering services are also available.

Sugar Cubed offers regular events year round, including educational culinary seminars, cookie and cupcake decorating classes for children and charity functions. getsugarcubed.com, 251-4092.

From the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, STAFF PHOTO / THOMAS BENDER