Living in Sarasota comes with plenty of perks,   from a vibrant arts scene to postcard-perfect beaches. But perhaps the sweetest benefit is the balmy, subtropical climate where nearly every day feels like ice cream weather. There is no shortage of ice cream shops in the area where locals and visitors can indulge in cool treats, but the hottest spot in Pinecraft is Scoops and Sprinkles Creamery.  The Scoops and Sprinkles trailer has long been a familiar sight in Pinecraft. In 2022, Danita Troyer purchased the truck from its former owner. But in September of 2025, the creamery entered a new era, moving into a brick and mortar building in the same location. The move has allowed for expanded indoor and outdoor patio seating, but the ice cream is still that familiar favorite that has built up a devoted following over the years. “We serve Yoder’s Southern Creamery ice cream, which is made locally in Bradenton,” Troyer explains.  Made in small batches with quality ingredients, the ice cream is scooped by hand and served in bowls or cones. Definitely try a waffle cone or bowl—the waffles are made fresh, by hand and in-house every day. There are several set flavors, as well as some limited edition flavors that rotate in and out seasonally.  “The cookie butter crunch is my favorite,” says Troyer. “That one is amazing. It’s a cinnamon cookie ice cream with Biscoff cookies and cookie butter in it. There’s something about the flavor and texture that just leaves you wanting more and more.” Other popular flavors include the triple peanut butter and blueberry cheesecake. Scoops and Sprinkles also offers some dairy-free options made with pea protein base which give them a remarkably creamy texture. In addition to traditional ice cream, the shop also has two soft-serve flavors available daily. Vanilla is always on offer, with the other one rotating on a weekly basis. In the fall, it might be a seasonal flavor like pumpkin. In the summer, look for something light and fruity.  “One of our top-selling flavors for soft-serve, and people are very passionate about it, is our black raspberry,” Troyer says. “It has a whole following. We’ve had several customers tell us they put it on their calendar when we have it.”