In the heart of downtown Winter Haven, sits Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop and Bistro.

When you walk inside, youre greeted with cookies, cake pops, cheesecake, and cupcakesyou name it.

Were extremely well known for our cupcakes, thats how we started, said Carissa Hughes, owner of Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop & Bistro.

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Primarily a custom cake bakery, they do it all, and for Hughes, theres no place shed rather be doing it.

Downtown Winter Haven is an incredible community," said Hughes.

A community thats been front and center in supporting this business and many others.

I think one of my favorite things about Winter Haven in general is the support from the community and the small businesses that make this area thrive I mean, the be

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