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Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Life gives you lemons: make lemonade

Suttons Bay native Christian Yaple has been taking chances with his new business Leelanau Lemonade that has been seen far and wide at events across the peninsula. “I was ready to have new challenges in life,” Yaple said.
Christian Yaple, owner of Leelanau Lemonade, makes a refreshing beverage in his first year of business. Courtesy photo

Suttons Bay native Christian Yaple has been taking chances with his new business Leelanau Lemonade that has been seen far and wide at events across the peninsula.

“I was ready to have new challenges in life,” Yaple said.

Yaple was born and raised in Suttons Bay, graduating in 2015. His first job was at the Silver Tree Deli as a dishwasher.

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