Newport’s former iconic Sweet Tooth Candies building is undergoing a remodel to turn the space into commercial use with apartments. Sweet Tooth Candies was established in Newport in 1972, but announced it was starting its search for a new location in September 2024. When the building went up for sale in September, it caught the […]
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Sweet Tooth Candies in Newport is moving
Sweet Tooth Candies, a Newport staple, is in search of a new location due to environmental and economic factors, with the owners hoping to maintain operations in the city.
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Sweet Tooth Candies celebrates 50 years of Easter favorites
Sweet Tooth Candies is celebrating its 50th Easter with homemade opera cream eggs, chocolate ganache bunnies, and more. These treats have been a Newport tradition since 1972. It all started 50 years ago, when Bob and Norma Schneider opened the business. They started making custom candy for their church and Easter events, and before they […]
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Sweet Tooth Candies owners in Newport to retire after 50 years
Update: 2:57 p.m. Owner Bob Schneider confirmed that retirement is definitely happening for he and his wife, Norma, but they are reviewing other options that would allow Sweet Tooth Candies to stay open. “It’s a long and complicated process, but we wanted to let our employees and customers know that we’re headed toward retirement,” said […]