When people think of the 1920s, they picture jazz, flappers, speakeasies, and bootleggers. Beneath the wild nightlife of the Roaring Twenties was another cultural revolution, one that didn’t involve alcohol at all. When the country went dry, America turned to ice cream.

When you walk into La Pera’s Sweet Shop, you see smiles, sprinkles, soft serve, ice cream scoops, and the smell of fresh baked New York bagels filling the air. But what you don’t see is everything that goes into making it happen. The early mornings, the late nights, and the countless unseen moments that make it all possible.

At La Pera’s Sweet Shop, we love celebrating the sweet things that make America special — family, freedom, and of course, ice cream. But did you know that ice cream has been a presidential favorite for centuries? From George Washington’s hand churned desserts to Ronald Reagan’s official “National Ice Cream Month,” every era of American history has had a Commander in Chief with a soft spot for a scoop.

At La Pera’s Sweet Shop, we believe food connects us to memory and meaning. Just like ice cream represents freedom, family, and nostalgia. Bagels carry a story of heritage and authenticity. By bringing New York style bagels to Lynn Haven, we’re sharing a taste of that legacy with our Florida community.

At La Pera’s Sweet Shop, we believe ice cream is more than dessert. It’s tradition. It’s family. And, in its own way, it’s freedom. Across generations, a simple scoop has meant joy after a long day, comfort in hard times, and celebration during life’s sweetest moments. But did you know ice cream once served a much bigger role, helping America’s heroes carry the weight of war?