PUNTA GORDA – The day is overcast, with a slight drizzle. And that makes the young lizards in Ty Park’s hands look even more dazzling, the rainbow as a living organism. They are contrasting shades of green and yellow and grey and sherbet orange – but they’re the same species, commonly known as the green iguana.
Cultivated genetic variations account for the diverse colors, and the specimens here carry traits for hypomelanism, or reduced pigmentation. That means they can be bred for albinism, or pretty much any shade within the spectrum of their recessive genes. And in this subculture of reptile breeding and conservation, affable Ty Park is a superstar when it comes producing dazzling “color morphs,” or “living art.”
As a child, I always enjoyed good memories of going to the local pharmacy with my dad, and he d get me ice cream, Yoder said. I just always wanted to be able to create memories for children, and a place to go to enjoy ice cream.
Main Street Creamery offers more than 30 ice cream flavors, ranging from traditional vanilla and chocolate to specialties like salted caramel praline and cookie butter crunch, along with dairy-free and sugar-free options.
The shop makes its own waffle cones, with toppings such as caramel, peanut butter and marshmallow meringue also available.
Any flavor can be turned into a milkshake, along with classic vanilla, chocolate, root beer and strawberry shakes. The menu also offers sundaes and banana splits, as well as coffee. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, and customers can purchase pints and half gallons of ice cream to take home.