Sweeties Candy Cottage Begins a New Chapter in Huntington

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Beloved local candy shop changes hands after 20 magical years

For two decades, Sweeties Candy Cottage in Huntington has been more than just a candy store—it’s been a magical destination filled with nostalgia, community, and pure joy. Now, after 20 wonderful years at the helm, founder Lisa Hodes is handing over the reins, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new, exciting chapter for this cherished local gem.

From First Lollipops to Lasting Memories

Since opening its doors, Sweeties Candy Cottage has been a whimsical haven for families, friends, and candy lovers of all ages. Whether it was a child’s very first lollipop, a couple’s custom wedding favor, or seasonal treats that became cherished family traditions, the shop has played a role in countless sweet moments.

Lisa’s heartfelt farewell message, shared on social media, struck a chord with the community—garnering over 240 loving comments on Instagram alone. The outpouring of gratitude and well-wishes is a testament to the profound impact Sweeties has had on the hearts (and sweet tooths) of so many.

A Bittersweet Goodbye

In her message, Lisa reflected on the joy and laughter that have filled her little candy cottage over the years, expressing deep gratitude for the support and connection she’s felt with the Sweeties community. From watching customers’ children grow up to helping families create magical memories, Lisa’s journey has been filled with sweetness in every sense of the word.

Though stepping away from ownership, she leaves with confidence and hope that Sweeties will continue to be a place of happiness and delight.

The Sweetness Continues at Sweeties

The good news? Sweeties Candy Cottage isn’t going anywhere. The shop will continue to operate under new ownership, with plans to keep the spirit and charm of the original store alive. While Lisa’s daily presence will be missed, her legacy will live on through the continued smiles and sugar-fueled joy that Sweeties brings to the community.

Support the Next Chapter at Sweeties

As the keys change hands and a new era begins, now is the perfect time to show some love to this Huntington staple. Whether you’re a longtime regular or someone who’s been meaning to visit, stop by and support the new owner as they carry on the tradition of sweetness, one candy at a time.

Sweeties Candy Cottage will always be a place where joy is found, memories are made, and community is celebrated.

Personal Note: We at Going Local Long Island would like to wish Lisa the best of luck in her next chapter and thank her for 20 years of passion, dedication and heart. It is so sad to see you go, but we are excited to know that Sweeties will live on!

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Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Long Island is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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