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Growing up, Teri Williams was in awe of her great-grandmother Annie Coachman, the only Black woman business owner in their segregated Black community Booker Park in Indiantown, Fla.
Williams followed Coachman, affectionately called Ma Honey, to collect rent and to work in the penny candy store.
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Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The store, which was inspired by the penny candy shops of Gutner's childhood, offers several mouth watering options — including astronaut ice cream, bottle caps and more.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
This Newburyport staple sells penny candy, souvenirs, and everyday essentials.
—Daisy MacLellan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Nothing could be bought any more with a penny, not even penny candy.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Nov. 2025
Highlights include blacksmith demonstration, Kumeyaay drum circle, penny candy booth, pie-eating contest, butter churning and candle making demonstrations, face painting and balloon art.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
With penny candy, fudge, and an assortment of T-shirts and knick knacks, Beaufort’s General Store hits all the nostalgic high notes for a souvenir stop on a coastal getaway.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Inside, the buses have black and white floors and glass jars reminiscent of penny candy filled with toppings such as Oreo cookie crumble, chocolate chips, rainbow and chocolate sprinkles, gummy bear, marshmallows.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
The Grays’ four daughters grew up going to the Sagaponack General Store for penny candy and ice cream.
—Carrie Monahan, Air Mail, 10 May 2025
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Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The store, which was inspired by the penny candy shops of Gutner's childhood, offers several mouth watering options — including astronaut ice cream, bottle caps and more.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
This Newburyport staple sells penny candy, souvenirs, and everyday essentials.
—Daisy MacLellan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Nothing could be bought any more with a penny, not even penny candy.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Nov. 2025
Highlights include blacksmith demonstration, Kumeyaay drum circle, penny candy booth, pie-eating contest, butter churning and candle making demonstrations, face painting and balloon art.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
With penny candy, fudge, and an assortment of T-shirts and knick knacks, Beaufort’s General Store hits all the nostalgic high notes for a souvenir stop on a coastal getaway.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Inside, the buses have black and white floors and glass jars reminiscent of penny candy filled with toppings such as Oreo cookie crumble, chocolate chips, rainbow and chocolate sprinkles, gummy bear, marshmallows.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
The Grays’ four daughters grew up going to the Sagaponack General Store for penny candy and ice cream.
—Carrie Monahan, Air Mail, 10 May 2025
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“Penny candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penny%20candy. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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