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Title: Neighborhood artist creates big lollipop!
Post by: sheclown on July 27, 2010, 08:40:37 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/4835628927_be73b5f357_b.jpg)

...and it's freakin' gorgeous.

Robert Florio master designer of all things beautiful and of "Community Garden" and other assorted topiaries, with the help of Joe Markusic, Team Recovery master mind fiberglass maker and problem fixer, created another piece of unique Springfield art.

Congratulations to them and to you... Sweet Pete's ...for your good taste.
Title: Re: Neighborhood artist creates big sucker!
Post by: sheclown on July 27, 2010, 08:52:38 PM
Hiring local artisans to create unique items benefits the neighborhood in so many ways. Thanks Sweet Pete's.
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Post by: Debbie Thompson on July 27, 2010, 10:11:06 PM
When this picture was taken, the giant lilies that were in the red pots were missing. Are they coming back?  They are terrific too.
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Post by: uptowngirl on July 28, 2010, 10:04:50 AM
Gorgeous, I love it!
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Post by: fsujax on July 28, 2010, 10:09:12 AM
This is the kind of signange I would like to see along Main St (3rd and main signage is terrible)! better hope Bill Brinton doesnt see it, he would consider against the sign ordinance!
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Post by: 02roadking on July 28, 2010, 10:55:27 AM
 FSU, my thoughts also when this thread appeared.  :-X
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Post by: strider on July 28, 2010, 10:57:36 AM
I agree, Fsujax, but I believe this one was properly permitted and it is completely within the property and not overhanging the easements.  I believe that to be to issue with doing something like this on Main Street.
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Post by: Ethylene on July 28, 2010, 11:48:49 AM
I bet they'd do keen SOS hearts too! Unfortunately, we need so many in order to save Springfield they couldn't keep up with the demand. Perhaps a total of 4 around the perimeter on the main roads leading into the historic district proper.
Title: Re: Neighborhood artist creates big lollipop!
Post by: sheclown on July 28, 2010, 01:36:17 PM
Quote from: Ethylene on July 28, 2010, 11:48:49 AM
I bet they'd do keen SOS hearts too! Unfortunately, we need so many in order to save Springfield they couldn't keep up with the demand. Perhaps a total of 4 around the perimeter on the main roads leading into the historic district proper.

Good point!  Perhaps that can happen

Someone stole some hearts which were fixed by tie wire on the chain link fence for the properties on Pearl.

See...collector's items!! ;D
Title: Re: Neighborhood artist creates big lollipop!
Post by: sheclown on October 25, 2010, 04:13:07 PM
work doesn't get much sweeter than this...

(http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab165/sheclown/IMG_2869-1-1-1-1.jpg)

Joe is constructing giant candy canes for our favorite candy shop.

I'll say it again:
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Hiring local artisans to create unique items benefits the neighborhood in so many ways. Thanks Sweet Pete's.
Title: Re: Neighborhood artist creates big lollipop!
Post by: Wacca Pilatka on October 25, 2010, 04:52:20 PM
This is great.  Thanks for sharing.

It's hard to imagine more festive or pleasing, or really neighborhood-enhancing, advertising than enormous pieces of candy.
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Post by: Ernest Street on October 25, 2010, 08:52:19 PM
From an Epoxy guy to Robert F and Joe M....nice sign guys! I wish I had Gallons of resin to play with...
I Like the "Sweet" gently crushing the "Pete's"...so the apostrophe and "s" is bent down.
Title: Re: Neighborhood artist creates big lollipop!
Post by: sheclown on October 25, 2010, 09:01:32 PM
You can find out more about Sweet Pete's here:

http://www.facebook.com/sweetpetes

They may have T-shirts, I really don't know!

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Post by: Coolyfett on October 26, 2010, 11:53:00 AM
Sweet Petes, What is it exactly I cant see the pics
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Post by: nvrenuf on October 26, 2010, 12:52:09 PM
Quote from: Coolyfett on October 26, 2010, 11:53:00 AM
Sweet Petes, What is it exactly I cant see the pics

A candy shop in Springfield on Pearl between 8th & 9th. Proprietors are Peter (of Peterbrooke's) and his wife Allison. They take an organic approach to sweets. Chocolates, caramels, cotton candy, hot cocoa, ice cream, hard candies and more. You really should check them out.
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Post by: iloveionia on October 26, 2010, 09:02:06 PM
They have event space as well, and plenty of off street parking!!!!! 
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Post by: Coolyfett on October 26, 2010, 10:26:10 PM
Quote from: nvrenuf on October 26, 2010, 12:52:09 PM
Quote from: Coolyfett on October 26, 2010, 11:53:00 AM
Sweet Petes, What is it exactly I cant see the pics

A candy shop in Springfield on Pearl between 8th & 9th. Proprietors are Peter (of Peterbrooke's) and his wife Allison. They take an organic approach to sweets. Chocolates, caramels, cotton candy, hot cocoa, ice cream, hard candies and more. You really should check them out.

Uptown!! A candyshop! Sounds sexy.
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Post by: Debbie Thompson on October 27, 2010, 07:04:56 AM
1922 Pearl Street...the sea salt caramels and chocolate covered pecans dusted with cinnamon....YUM!
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Post by: sheclown on October 27, 2010, 07:53:29 AM
chocolate is very sexy.
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Post by: Livein32206 on October 27, 2010, 11:22:44 AM
the dark chocolate covered cranberries are an experience to your senses!
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Post by: Debbie Thompson on October 27, 2010, 12:25:56 PM
OK, Cooly, so clearly, you have to go sample a bunch of stuff and let us know your own personal favorite. 
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Post by: Coolyfett on October 27, 2010, 02:47:45 PM
Quote from: Debbie Thompson on October 27, 2010, 12:25:56 PM
OK, Cooly, so clearly, you have to go sample a bunch of stuff and let us know your own personal favorite. 

I no longer live in Jax...just kinda cheer & critic 5 hours away, But my sister in law is a nurse at Shands im tell her to check it out!
Title: Re: Neighborhood artist creates big lollipop!
Post by: Coolyfett on October 27, 2010, 02:49:17 PM
Quote from: sheclown on October 27, 2010, 07:53:29 AM
chocolate is very sexy.

Springfield is getting sexier or more sexy lol. Uptown!!
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Post by: sheclown on November 03, 2010, 09:17:51 PM
Joe's done...the candy canes are up!

(http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab165/sheclown/IMG_2885-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Neighborhood artist creates big lollipop!
Post by: Ernest Street on November 03, 2010, 11:08:50 PM
Dark Chocolate dipped Cranberries sound good,There are other dried fruits out there like Blueberry and Apricot that would be good to dip.
I wonder if they would do Dark Chocolate Sour Cherries when they are in season.
How SEXY is a Dark Chocolate Dipped Sour Cherry?   You know, even Kiwi slices would be good dipped into Dark chocolate...

MMMM!!    

Guilty of having fondue fantasies here....
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Post by: sheclown on November 03, 2010, 11:26:02 PM
hahahaha!! so much for this being a "family oriented" establishment. :)

Hot chocolate!  It's not just for children any more!