FORT MYERS, Fla. Southwest Florida residents can indulge in some sweets Friday in honor of World Chocolate day.
WINK News reporter John Trierweiler shared a photo at Norman Love Confections on 11380 Lindbergh Blvd.
Happy #WorldChocolateDay! We’re live with @NormanLoveCandy this morning learning about the history of chocolate and where it comes from. pic.twitter.com/ilqWBV98P5
— John Trierweiler (@JohnTrierweiler) July 7, 2017
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