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SWEET TOOTH CANDIES owners want to retire
Sweet Tooth Candies owner Bob Schneider brings out fresh peanut butter fudge to the storefront on March 12 in Newport. MARTY WHITACRE FOR THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
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Bob Schneider fi nished dipping 100 sticky caramel apples to sell for the day. The 77-year-old Northern Kentucky candy maker pondered the future ahead for himself and his wife, Norma. They’ve made treats for 47 years in Newport at their Sweet Tooth Candies store. They said now it’s time to think about retirement. That doesn’t mean the store on 11th Street is going to close. For now, Schneider said they’re making candy every day as they explore their options. “We haven’t quit yet. We’re just planning on how to retire,” Schneider said. When they made the announcement Sept. 13 on the store’s Face-
book page, fans fl ooded them with supportive comments. “What a treasure The Sweet Tooth is...hopefully I’ll get to visit soon from Florida,” read one comment. “Happy future retirement!” Since then, people have called Schneider about buying the business, the building and some of their candy making equipment. Nothing has been decided yet, he said. Until the future is decided, Schneider said he wants to continue making candy. His favorite candies to make, in order, are local opera creams, milk chocolate turtles and chocolate ganache. Customers take those candies with them around the world, Schneider explained. He hung up pictures on the wall of candy connoisseurs holding their boxes of Sweet Tooth Candies in front of iconic world landmarks. He pointed to a few taken at the Great Wall See SWEET TOOTH, Page 2A
Here’s how you can be where the mermaids are Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
The mermaids are back at the Newport Aquarium, but not for long. Mermaids are only back until Oct. 14. But, for the fi rst time, guests will get to explore the all-new Mermaid Cove. Now a mermaid can swim right up and meet aquarium guests along with their stingray friends. Guests will have three opportunities to see and interact with mermaids
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throughout Newport Aquarium. The mermaid experience begins in Shark Ray Bay Theater where Newport Aquarium guests will be greeted by a mermaid while she’s sitting on her throne, aquarium offi cials said. The next stop is at the Coral Reef where visitors will see a real-life mermaid swimming underwater alongside her tropical fi sh friends in the 30-foot long, 60,000gallon Coral Reef Tunnel. “Newport Aquarium’s mermaids are a magical tradition that families look
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forward to every year,” Executive Director Eric Rose said in a statement. “Sometimes we forget the magic in our world but when you see the look on a child’s face when they meet a mermaid, it’s undeniable.” Daily mermaid appearances are included with admission, and guests can visit NewportAquarium.com for information. For information and to purchase tickets, visit Newport Aquarium.com or call 800-406-FISH (3474).
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Mermaids return to Newport Aquarium through Oct. 14. PROVIDED
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