The Pasco Economic Development Council SMARTstart program held a Grand opening for Lanky Lassie’s Shortbread Shoppe was held last month in beautiful downtown Dade City, Florida. The Ribbon cutting ceremony and other events happened through the day until 5 pm and followed including Kilts, fascinators and other Scottish attire as well as shortbread decorating, wine pairing and other fun events.

The Pasco Economic Development Council has the tools small businesses need to establish and grow strong in Pasco County. Their SMARTstart Small Business program is an innovative suite of programs that provides the tools growing businesses need for long-term success.

Lanky Lassie’s Shortbread Shoppe, located at 37845 Meridian Ave. in Dade City, is handmade by the batch with all natural ingredients, has a buttery and somewhat sweet taste that is perfect with a good cup of coffee, a cold glass of milk or a spot of afternoon tea! Its shelf life is surprisingly long if you can muster the willpower to resist indulging. It comes in a resealable bag and lasts up to four weeks on the shelf and six + months in the freezer! A Great gift for your friends or loved ones around the corner or across the states. They ship daily and if you live local to Pasco County, you may come in and pick up for no shipping cost.

“You've never tasted anything like this. It's a buttery crusted edged, soft-centered, melt-in-your-mouth delight” says Owner Mary Katherine Mason Sauter who served in the United States Marine Corps and was injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Her time in service was from 2002-2008 and was honorably discharged.

So if you are having a party, wedding, or any other type of special occasion? Let's plan something fun.

37845 Meridien Ave. Dade City, Florida