In a sure sign that spring is right around the corner, Rita's Italian Ice will begin a new season on Friday at noon.

(If you have a craving and simply can't stand the wait, the Rita's in Edgewater opened Feb. 22.)

Rita's recently announced a new rewards program that allows you to earn loyalty rewards through an app on your smartphone. Rita's intriduced a YouTube video to explain the details of the program and how it works. You can view the video by clicking here.

The Rita's in Annapolis is located at 911 B Bay Ridge Rd.