Business News
MIRACOLE’S CANDY SHOPPE
Miracole's Candy Shoppe is under new ownership as of August 16, 2011. Owners Becky McGuire of Lakeville and Mary Liebfried of Farmington plan to expand the current product line and add such items as gourmet candies and cookies, vintage soda and candy brands. Some of the most popular products are "retro" candy such as Zotz, which is hard to find elsewhere. Miracole's is located at 20830 Holt Avenue, phone 612/490-0359, www.miracolescandyshoppe.com. Hours are Monday – Saturday, noon to 6:00 p.m.
POSH BABY BOUTIQUE
Kate Stockman of Posh Baby Boutique opened in May of 2011 offering trendy baby items rarely found south of the river. The boutique carries clothing, different and unique one-of-a-kind items, from newborn to size six, along with maternity clothing. Stockman selected Lakeville because of the city's tremendous growth and prosperity. They hope to eventually incorporate children's story times for stay-at-home moms during the week. The shop is located at 20770 Holyoke Avenue, phone 952/985-5524, www.poshbabyboutique.net.
ACE HARDWARE
Ace Hardware opened its new 16,000 square foot store in downtown Lakeville in December of 2009. The location at the corner of Holyoke Avenue & 208th Street and adjacent to the city's Market Park, provides plenty of parking for customers. The store held a grand opening - "board cutting" ceremony on April 1, 2010.


HOLLY'S CENTRE STAGE DANCE
Holly Hewitt started her business in the former Enggren's Mall in 2000. Since October 2007 she has been giving dance lessons in her new 12,000 square foot, two story building at 20721 Holyoke Ave. Hewitt has been a dancer since age 3 and was a former fitness instructor at the Minnesota Valley YMCA. With the expansion she will be able to take on more students than the more than 650 students already enrolled.
She holds an annual recital featuring all of her students and portrays her students in performances during the Downtown Lakeville Business Association's annual Holiday on Main event.
In addition to her duties as the "Dancing Diva" she has now added "property management" to her resume as she has leased space on the first floor to Kazollly's Sweet Shop. The studio can be reached at 952-469-1013, and the web site is www.hollysdance.com.
MAINSTREET COFFEE CAFÉ/AFTER HOURS
Tracy Hummelgard's Mainstreet Coffee Café at 20788 Holyoke Avenue has been a fixture in downtown Lakeville since 2002. Her tasty bistro in Holyoke Plaza (formerly Enggren's Mall) offers tasty sandwiches and special coffees that draws a big crowd on a daily basis. In 2008 she completely remodeled the Café with furnishings and décor. Hours of the café are 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Her newest entrepreneurial project was the opening of Mainstreet After Hours, adjacent to the Café, in April of 2008. Located in the former First National Bank Building, the old safe serves as a small wine cellar and the space offers a warm and cozy ambience with a fireplace, bar area and table seating. It's a place where people can get a glass of wine or a beer in a quiet, relaxed setting. After Hours offers over 25 craft beers, 10 domestic beers and 25 different wines. A small menu of fun finger foods and other small appetizers are available. In July a patio was completed at the back of the building.
Hours are 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm Monday through Wednesday and 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Both operations can be reached at 952/985-7650.
PINK DOOR BOUTQIUE
Boutiques are beginning to abound in downtown Lakeville with the opening of several new businesses. Lisa Fitch of Lakeville opened her Boutique in July of 2008 at 20784 Holyoke Avenue in Holyoke Plaza (formerly known as Enggren's Mall). Her niche is filling her store with things people can't find at local malls. In addition to selling gifts and home décor, the store features a large section of baby items and clothing for adults.
The store is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – 11:00 am to 6:00 pm; Thursday – 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Phone: 952/985-4118.
FLORA ETC.
Amy Povorznik's flower stop has been a fixture in downtown Lakeville since 1994. In June of 2008 she relocated to 20776 Holyoke Avenue within Holyoke Plaza to a smaller storefront to simplify and focus on flowers and arrangements. Her main specialties are weddings and phone orders but with the revitalization of the downtown area she is seeing more foot traffic. The flowers she orders come from all over the world and are in her shop within 72 hours from leaving their fields. Driving down main street her shop stands out because of the bright and beautiful décor showcasing the entryway. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone number: 952/985-5040.
The Downtown Lakeville Business Association special service district is a non-profit organization supporting the preservation and redevelopment of historic downtown Lakeville. Questions? Comments? Please email Judy Tschumper, DLBA Executive Director.
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