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Ryan's Ice Cream & Yogurt, Clearwater Beach FL - The Real Scoop

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Ryan's Ice Cream and Yogurt Shop on Sand Key - Clearwater Beach FLorida 33767 Last week I wrote about the Dog Days of Summer on Sand Key Beach Clearwater, Florida. We enjoyed the beach and watching both the Sea Screamer and the Pirate Ship pass by. Well after a long day at the beach we were reminded that there is nothing is better than cooling off at Ryan's Ice Cream & Yogurt with a truly decadent sweet treat. The funny thing is the name is a bit deceiving because they don't actually serve yogurt - but they do serve gourmet a large variety of ice creams, sorbets, shakes, smoothies, cakes, pies and even rainbow snow cones.

Ryan's is one of the 20 shoppes that makes up the The Shoppes on Sand Key - across the street many of Sand Keys luxury waterfront condos. Ryans ice cream and yogurt sand key clearwater beach florida 33767

The Shoppes on Sand Key are the only stand alone retail establishment on Sand Key so they get quite a bit of business from the people living and staying in the Sand Key condos and from locals like us. There are deli's, resturants, tropical clothing stores, Dunkin Donuts and our favorite ice cream shops - Ryans!

Ryan's is family owned and offers a variety of great ice cream flavors and even fancy waffle cones, dipped in chocolate with sprinkles . They offer limited seating inside at 2 tables with the ceiling fans whirling above but with a great view outdoors we chose to eat our treats on the boardwalk overlooking Clearwater's Intercoastal Waterway.

Last week I asked the boys to help me pick their favorite Ice Cream at Ryans. Well one settled on a family favorite - the Mint Chocolate Chip - so cool and refreshing. The other decided to drop the "Cream" and just do "ICE" as in Rainbow Sno-Cone...

Watching him enjoy his sno-cone was a great reminder of life's simple pleasures!

Sometimes we forget to just savor the little joys of life - a sno cone, a great view, a cool summer breeze - Does life really get any better than this?

Ryan's Ice Cream & Yogurt is located at Suite 118 of the Shoppes on Sand Key and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Their phone number is (727) 596-0006 - Click the link below for directions to our favorite ice cream parlor.

Shoppes on Sand Key
1261 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-596-8465

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Posted by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas Florida Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon on 08/22/2007 08:48 PM

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37 Comments on Ryan's Ice Cream & Yogurt, Clearwater Beach FL - The Real Scoop

AUG

2007

Well, you sold me on that Ice Cream/ Yogurt shop. He really made that sno cone look twice as good!

Hey, I am the first one here! I love the show! It turned out great. I remember the day you were taking these photos as we talked that evening and you sure did take some great shots. I love this post about Ryan's Ice Cream and Yogurt in the Shoppes on Sand Key. I hope you are feeling better. Katerina

Sally thanks for visiting - I agree - it takes a kid to remind you of really "experiencing" a sweet treat! It was a great family day!

Great presentation. You do such a great job presenting your area of expertise. I love the RES!

Katerina - I'm feeling better but still having to take it easy - the boys joked I had to be feeling better to be blogging again (LOL) - Glad you enjoyed the show - I enjoyed making it! Sand Key is just a great place!!

Barbara - thank you for your compliments - I appreciate you stopping by - RES makes all our pictures come to life!

Thank you for participating in Ice Cream Carnival Cyndee!

Great show, and he looked like he really enjoyed it. Answer a question from a Colorado in-lander for me...

Why is it Sand Key and not Sand Cay? I know Cay is pronouced Key, so why would it be spelled k-e-y?

Thanks Cyndee!

Mmm. Ice Cream! Ryan's sounds like the place to be on a hot summer day in Clearwater Beach FL. Do they have Rocky Road Ice Cream? It's my favorite!

Chris - Did you enjoy the show? I know the star was the "sno cone" but we did share the "mint chocolate chip" - you know I love a fun carnival! :-)

Cyndee, glad you feeling better. Did the ice-cream help ????

Joanne - I've researched it for you - I believe it's a language thing and also relates to when in time the land of shore was named - we have mostly "key's in Florida and in the Caribbean you see the word "Cay" more often.

Here's something that may do a better job of explaining it...

In the HISTORY OF KEY LARGO By Jerry Wilkinson he writes:

"A note on the word "Key" used to identify an island. Its origin is not well established except by usage. Most believe that it began by the Spanish adapting the word "cayo' from the Taino Indians of Hispanola and Cuba referring to small islands. The Spanish normally used "isla" for island and "islet" for small island. At least in the New World, they appear to use "cayo" and "cayuelo" for a very small island. The English used "Cay" or "Kay" such as Cay Sal Banks. Cay is pronounced as the letter "K." English maps of the Keys made just prior to the Revolutionary War of 1776 used the word "Key." A Colonial American court record of the "Libel of Dennis and Allen vs the snow St. Fermin alias Britanis" in 1744 used the word "Keys" referring to the Florida Keys. See the Admiralty Papers, Vol. 2, 1743 -1744. "

[Origin: 1690-1700; < Sp cayo, prob. < Arawak]

Stephanie - yes they did - I got a Turtle with chocolate fudge and vanilla ice cream - so glad there are no calories in this carnival :-)

Missy - I'm trying to get some work in while I have a little energy - luckily we enjoyed the beach last week before I got sick. Thanks for asking!

That was going above and beyond! Thanks Cyndee...maybe a few other people were wondering too.

Joanne - Thanks for noticing - we give 110% all the time :-) You're right I learned something as well - thanks for asking the question.

There's always something good to be said about an ice cream shop. It's primal. A symbol of good time treats and fond memories. The first one in our memory is long gone, and while we were in LA CC Browns on Hollywood Blvd. closed. But others are still there to take their place, and form new memories for the kids of today. It's all a good thing.

Thanks again for taking your time to comment on something we just did. Like ice cream, it was most appreciated.

AUG

2007

Cyndee - I love to give the locals the business.... but when it is such a great treat in a great location it is not only good business but sooo much fun.... thanks for sharing

Cyndee what a great showcase of Ryan's Ice Cream. Your little guy sure is enjoying his snow cone.

Gary - thanks for sharing this moment with me - sounds like you know how to really enjoy a good ice cream cone.

Thesa - We also like to support local businesses whenever possible - this is a great little shop that most would miss if you didn't know it was there.

Ashley - it just embodied everything that's right with enjoying the little things. He had a "full body" experience that only the young can do! - Check out those lips (LOL)

Ohhh I could use some yummy ice cream right about now! (better make it yogurt... I need to start being good) Love the photos in the slide show!

Ice Cream is ALWAYS a TREAT!! I love this post!! This sounds like a wonderful place to stop for a COOL-TREAT!!! Local businesses are THE BEST!!

Cyndee,

Glad to see you back on AR! Hope you recover quickly - I have had a bit of a head cold or allergies or some kind of crud this week too.

Nice presentation of your local ice cream and cold treat spot. I love ice cream - give me a scoop of cookies and cream or rocky road.

Cyndee - This is great1 I didn't get a chance to enter this contest! I took my daughter to Las Vegas for her 21st B-day. I am making an effort to enter more contests.

Lysa - so glad you enjoyed the pic with my new camera - still writing blogs for all the great shots I got!

Susie - you make this post even yummier with your great graphics - thanks for sharing a sweet treat with me!!

Paula - I think there are still a few days left if you get a hankering for a cool treat :-) - Wow I can't believe you've got a 21 year old daughter - that sounds like fun. I am enjoying participating in more carnivals too.

AUG

2007

Cyndee, this was a great Ice Cream "the Real Scoop" post! I wish you luck in the contest (though my competitive side wants to win, win, win! LOL)

AUG

2007

These are the best things in life - the simple pleasures with those we care about.

AUG

2007

Congrats on your win in The Real Scoop Cyndee. I love homemade lemon ice cream in a waffle cone; unfortunately I have a dairy allergy and can't have any ........it's nice to read about though and dream..

thanks for a great post.