Aprons on

For nearly five years, the little building at 117 W. Bridge has been home to Sweet Marie's Bakeshop. On any given day, except Sunday, between 6:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. one can find the small structure hosting a handful of residents or tourists hoping to get a caffeine fix, a cupcake for the road or buffalo-shaped sugar cookies. While the demand for the services of owner Marie Christen grew, the building located between Saratoga Auto Parts and Strong Tower Designs couldn't. Marie, and husband Tyler, were at a crossroads.

"With three small kids, under the age of four, and Tyler working full time and...