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Custom cookies & cookie decorating parties
The Cookie Cottage is a cottage food business based in Sarasota, in Sarasota County, Florida. Under Florida's Cottage Food Law (Statute 500.80), home-based makers here can sell non-potentially-hazardous foods — like baked goods, jams, honey, and granola — directly to local customers without a commercial kitchen or state license.
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Started in 2012 by Cathy VandeMheen, a former teacher who began a custom cookie business from her home kitchen. Located in the Historic Downtown Village in Sarasota. Offers drop-in decorating, birthday parties, custom orders, and company logo cookies.
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Florida cottage food is sold directly from maker to customer. All sales and payments are handled between you and the maker — Florida Cottage Foods does not process payments or handle funds.
The Cookie Cottage operates as a Florida cottage food business. Under Florida law (§500.80), these foods are made in a home kitchen that is not licensed or inspected by a government agency, and products are labeled accordingly so you can make an informed choice.
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Sarasota, FL
Sarasota County
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