November 12, 2024
Eustis’s Yaliz Opio’s The Chocolate Dream Delights Locals With Sweet Creations
By Kyle Coppola
Eustis’s Yaliz Opio’s The Chocolate Dream Delights Locals With Sweet Creations
Eustis, FL – Nestled in the heart of Eustis, Florida, The Chocolate Dream LLC is redefining the local sweets scene, one handcrafted treat at a time. Owned by Yaliz Opio, a dedicated wife, mother of two, and full-time artisan, The Chocolate Dream brings her passion for sweets to life with an emphasis on exceptional customer service and unforgettable flavors.
(Yaliz makes sweets for all different occasions.)
Opio’s business started during the pandemic in 2020 with humble chocolate-covered strawberries, a creation she perfected from her own kitchen. Since then, her offerings have expanded to include birthday cakes, cookies, and an assortment of delectable desserts suited for any celebration. From baby showers to baptisms, weddings, and holiday gatherings, Opio’s creations add sweetness to every occasion.
(The chocolate strawberries are some of the best in all of Florida.)
“I am deeply passionate about creating beautiful and delicious treats,” Opio says. “My goal is to give each client a personal experience that makes their day just a little sweeter.” Her commitment to quality and customer care has won her a loyal following across Central Florida, where she is renowned for what many say are some of the best chocolate strawberries in the region.
(Yaliz is proud to be a locally Hispanic-owned small business.)
The Chocolate Dream is part of a growing wave of Hispanic-owned small businesses making a significant impact in the U.S. economy. According to the Small Business Administration, there are nearly five million Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide, comprising about 25% of new business ventures and contributing billions of dollars annually.
If you are in search of the perfect sweet for any kind of occasion make sure you try this local business. They are located in Eustis, Florida. You can reach Yaliz by email at 1thechocolatedream@gmail.com or find her on facebook at The Chocolate Dream.
Photo Credit – The Chocolate Dream
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
