A Taste of Lancaster in the Sunshine State: Exploring Florida’s Real Amish Deli Scene
When you think of Florida, you likely picture palm trees, beaches, and maybe a certain mouse-themed theme park. You probably don’t picture horse-drawn buggies, plain dress, and the smell of fresh-baked shoofly pie.
However, tucked away in the heart of Sarasota lies a cultural anomaly that has been a thriving part of Florida for nearly a century. This is Pinecraft, a unique neighborhood that serves as a winter retreat and year-round home for members of the Amish and Mennonite communities…