Best Local Makers & Made-Here Goods in Sarasota & Bradenton

84 local local makers within about 30 miles of Sarasota (34235), from Palmetto to Venice. Independent, locally owned shops are listed first. Want something closer to you? Search Gigly by ZIP.

1. A. Parker's Books & Book Bazaar

   Bookstore · Sarasota, FL 34236 · Locally owned

   Used books, Rare books

   (941) 366-2898

2. Apotheca Brown Soaps & Sundries

   Handmade soap maker · Venice, FL 34285 · Locally owned

   Handmade soap, Natural soap, Bath & body

   (941) 270-6268

3. Betty Blu Candles

   Candle maker · Sarasota, FL 34236 · Locally owned

   Hand-poured candles, Wax melts, Gift sets

4. Bloomenary

   Florist · Sarasota, FL 34236 · Locally owned

   Luxury bouquets, Wedding flowers, Flower delivery

5. Classic Creations in Diamonds & Gold

   Family jeweler & custom jewelry · Venice, FL 34293 · Locally owned

   Custom jewelry design, Jewelry repair, Watch repair, Engagement rings, Coins & collectibles

   (941) 497-6331

6. Fidget Toys Plus

   Toy store (fidget & sensory toys) · Bradenton, FL 34243 · Locally owned

   Fidget toys, Squishies, Sensory toys, Fidget trading, Poppers, Slime, Stress balls, Fidget trading mats, Mystery packs

   In the Manatee Post: Gigly Spotlight: The East Manatee Toy Store That Sells Out Every Sunday

7. Island Way Boutique

   Women's clothing boutique · Venice, FL 34285 · Locally owned

   Women's clothing, Coastal style, UNOde50 jewelry, Shop online

8. Michael & Co. Jewelers

   Jeweler · Bradenton, FL 34202 · Locally owned

   Fine jewelry, Jewelry repair

9. Modern Soul Boutique

   Boutique · Sarasota, FL 34236 · Locally owned

   Women's clothing, Accessories

   (941) 413-5306

10. Molly's! A Chic and Unique Boutique

    Boutique · Sarasota, FL 34231 · Locally owned

    Women's clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Gifts

    (941) 921-1221

11. Pink & Navy Boutique

    Boutique · Bradenton, FL 34205 · Locally owned

    Women's clothing, Local designers, Gifts, Custom perfume

12. Ross' Bread

    Bakery · Sarasota · Locally owned

    Sourdough, Bread

13. Salty Stitch

    Boutique · Sarasota, FL 34236 · Locally owned

    Women's clothing, Coastal apparel

14. St. Marco Boutique

    Boutique · Venice, FL 34285 · Locally owned

    Women's clothing, Resort wear, Accessories

    (941) 488-5600

15. TeakThings

    Furniture maker · Bradenton, FL 34205 · Locally owned

    Teak furniture, Boat teak, Woodworking

    (941) 961-8302

16. The Sarasota Style

    Boutique · Sarasota, FL 34236 · Locally owned

    Local apparel, Gifts

17. Troy's Tropics

    Plant nursery & landscape design · Sarasota, FL 34233 · Locally owned

    Retail & wholesale nursery, Tropical plants & palms, Landscape design, Landscape lighting

    (941) 923-3756

18. Vanessa Fine Jewelry

    Jeweler · Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 · Locally owned

    Custom jewelry, Engagement rings

19. Your Farm and Garden

    Garden center & plant nursery · Sarasota, FL 34232 · Locally owned

    Native plants, Palms & trees, Houseplants, Pottery & mulch

    (941) 366-4954

20. Oneco Florist

    Florist · Bradenton, FL 34203 · ★ 5 (121 reviews)

    Wedding flowers, Arrangements

    (941) 756-1556

21. Flowers by Fudgie

    Florist · Sarasota, FL 34238 · ★ 4.8 (183 reviews)

    Wedding flowers, Arrangements

    (941) 349-9212

22. Aloha Flowers & Gifts

    Florist · Sarasota, FL 34235

    Flower arrangements, Same-day delivery, Orchids, Plants

    (941) 953-3217

23. Arcadi's Shoe Repair

    Cobbler · Sarasota, FL 34237

    Shoe repair

    (941) 955-7880

24. AristoSpice

    Mediterranean spice blends · Sarasota, FL 34231

    Mediterranean spice blends, Spice gift sets, No-salt-filler blends

25. Artistry Upholstered by Pedro

    Upholstery & custom furniture · Sarasota, FL 34234

    Furniture reupholstery, Custom banquettes, Marine vinyl, Custom furniture

    (941) 302-4328

26. Bartlett Jewelers

    Jeweler · Bradenton, FL 34203

    Jewelry repair, Custom jewelry

27. Bee Ridge Florist

    Florist · Sarasota, FL 34241

    Arrangements, Wedding flowers

    (941) 922-0795

28. Bookstore1Sarasota

    Bookstore · Sarasota, FL 34236

    New books, Book clubs

    (941) 365-7900

29. Boombacha Kombucha

    Kombucha · Sarasota, FL 34237

    Kombucha

    In the Manatee Post: Brewed in 500 Square Feet. Sold in a Cat Café. This Is Sarasota Kombucha.

30. Bradenton Public Market

    Farmers market · Bradenton, FL 34205

    Farmers market, Produce, Local makers

    In the Manatee Post: This Bradenton Pantry Reads Like a Bar Menu. Everything Is $13. · Somebody Painted a Cookie Purple. It's Called Ube.

31. Brant's Used Books

    Bookstore · Sarasota, FL 34237

    Used books, Half-price books

    (941) 365-3658

32. Canned Ham Vintage

    Vintage clothing & housewares · Sarasota, FL 34237

    Vintage clothing, Barware & housewares, Mid-century furniture, Vintage jewelry

    (941) 313-1280

33. Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant

    Seafood market & restaurant · Sarasota, FL 34243

    Fresh seafood market, Local grouper & snapper, Oysters, Restaurant & full bar, House seasoning

    (941) 946-6885

34. City Hall Shoe Repair Shop

    Cobbler · Bradenton, FL 34205

    Shoe repair

    (941) 748-1007

35. Daziablos Hot Sauce

    Small-batch hot sauce maker · Sarasota, FL 34235

    Hot sauce, Ghost pepper sauce, Spicy BBQ sauce, Order online

36. Drwoodslabdesigns

    Furniture maker · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Epoxy river tables, Live-edge furniture

37. Dusted Seasoning

    Spice & seasoning maker · Sarasota, FL 34243

    Steak seasoning, Spice blends, Grill rubs

    (941) 777-5448

38. Everglade Hot Sauce

    Hot sauce maker · Bradenton, FL 34208

    Hot sauce, BBQ sauce

39. FAS Sauce

    Hot sauce maker · Venice, FL 34285

    Hot sauce

    In the Manatee Post: This Bradenton Pantry Reads Like a Bar Menu. Everything Is $13. · A Myakka City Farm Sells Hot Honey and Queen Bees. Same Cart.

40. Flobucha

    Kombucha brewery & taproom · Sarasota, FL 34231

    Raw kombucha, Kombucha taproom, Food truck pop-ups, Open mic nights

41. Flowers by Edie

    Florist · Bradenton, FL 34210

    Same-day flower delivery, Wedding flowers, Sympathy flowers, Flower subscriptions

    (941) 755-1549

42. Gulf Gate Shoe Repair

    Cobbler · Sarasota, FL 34231

    Shoe repair

    (941) 924-4322

43. Kombucha 221 BC

    Kombucha & water kefir maker · Sarasota, FL 34234

    Kombucha, Water kefir, Fermented drinks, Online shop

    (941) 203-8854

44. Laura Jean's Consignments

    Women's consignment boutique · Sarasota, FL 34239

    Women's consignment clothing, Accessories, Sizes 00-26

    (941) 922-5535

45. Louve Lavande Apothecary

    Handmade soap maker · Bradenton, FL 34205

    Handmade soap, Face soap, Lotion bars, Beard oil, Gift boxes

    (941) 586-6385

46. Love & Glow Candle Co.

    Candle maker & candle-making workshops · Bradenton, FL 34205

    Soy & beeswax candles, 'Get Lit!' candle-making workshops, Container refills, Wax melts & room sprays

    (941) 730-4086

47. Manatee Shoe Repair & Alterations

    Cobbler · Bradenton, FL 34209

    Shoe repair, Alterations

    (941) 792-5942

48. Matteo Woodworking

    Furniture maker · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Custom furniture, Woodworking

    (941) 400-4218

49. McCarver & Moser Jewelers

    Jeweler · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Diamonds, Watches

50. Monkee's of Sarasota

    Boutique · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Resortwear, Shoes

51. North Port Natural Florist

    Florist · North Port, FL 34287

    Flower delivery, Sympathy flowers, Wedding flowers, Plants & gift baskets

    (941) 426-1197

52. OCHRE + CO

    Candle-making classes & fragrance · Bradenton, FL 34205

    Candle-making class, Small-batch candles, Fragrance, Bath & body

53. Ollie's Pantry

    Small-batch jams & jellies · Bradenton, FL 34243

    Small-batch jam, Jelly, Fruit spreads

54. Plant Place

    Family plant nursery · Bradenton, FL 34207

    Plant nursery, Garden advice

    (941) 753-6611

55. Salt and Crumb Co.

    Bakery · Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

    Baked goods, Bread, Cookies

    In the Manatee Post: Florida Is Slowly Rewriting the Alfajor, One Guava at a Time

56. Sarasota Candle Company

    Maker · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Candles

57. Shelf Indulgence Used Book Cafe

    Bookstore · Sarasota, FL 34234

    Used books, Book cafe

    (941) 260-5326

58. Simply Jo's Boutique

    Boutique · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Women's clothing, Designer resort wear, Gifts

59. Simply Sweets SRQ

    Bakery · Sarasota

    Cookies, Decorated cookies, Cupcakes, Cake pops

60. Sourdough Sundays

    Bakery · Sarasota, FL 34243

    Sourdough, Bread, Bagels, Cinnamon rolls

61. Southern Basket

    Pickles & preserves · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Pickles, Jams, Mustard, Relish, Olive oil, Bread

    (941) 925-7451

62. Spoiled Dirty Rotten Natural Cosmetics

    Handmade soap & skincare maker · Sarasota, FL 34231

    Handmade soap, Natural skincare, Botanical perfume workshops, Fire cider workshops

63. Squared Straight Inc.

    Furniture maker · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Custom furniture, Woodworking

64. SRQ Sourdough

    Bakery · Sarasota

    Sourdough, Bread, Focaccia

65. Sugar & Salt Bakehouse

    Bakery · Sarasota

    Sourdough, Bread, Pastries

66. Sunshine Canning

    Jam & preserves maker · Bradenton

    Jam, Pepper jelly, Pickles

    In the Manatee Post: Brewed in 500 Square Feet. Sold in a Cat Café. This Is Sarasota Kombucha. · This Bradenton Pantry Reads Like a Bar Menu. Everything Is $13.

67. The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

    Makers market · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Local makers, Gifts

68. The Blue Heirloom Vintage

    Vintage resale store · Sarasota, FL 34231

    Mid-century furniture, Vintage clothing & jewelry, Vinyl & audio gear, Antiques & collectibles

    (941) 299-5067

69. The Candle Pour

    Candle-making classes · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Candle making, Custom candles

    (941) 870-2555

70. The Happy Pickle

    Pickles & olives (farmers markets) · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Pickles, Olives, Farmers market stand

    In the Manatee Post: This Pickle Stand Plays Four Farmers Markets Every Saturday. At the Same Time.

71. The Island Bookshop

    Bookstore · Venice, FL 34285

    New books

    (941) 416-5511

72. The Spice & Tea Exchange of Sarasota

    Spice blends & tea shop (franchise location) · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Hand-mixed spice blends, Loose-leaf tea, Salts & sugars, Gifts

    (941) 388-1411

73. Tip Top Shoe Service

    Cobbler · Venice, FL 34293

    Shoe repair

    (941) 493-5799

74. Trinity Appliance Repair

    Appliance repair · Bradenton, FL 34205

    Refrigerator repair, Washer & dryer repair, Ice maker repair, Wine cooler repair, Same-day service

    (941) 795-0097

75. Tropical Interiors Florist

    Florist · Bradenton, FL 34207

    Arrangements, Roses

    (941) 758-6966

76. Uprooted Rose

    Florist & flower-arranging workshops · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Luxury floral arrangements, Same-day delivery, Flower-arranging workshops

    (941) 318-0643

77. Venetian Flowers

    Florist · Venice, FL 34293

    Same-day flower delivery, Wedding flowers, Sympathy flowers, Orchids

    (941) 312-6688

78. Venice Garden of Eden Florist

    Florist · Venice, FL 34292

    Flower delivery, Tropical arrangements, Wedding flowers, Sympathy flowers, Gift baskets

    (941) 493-4834

79. Venice Olive Oil

    Olive oil shop · Sarasota, FL 34238

    Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar

    (941) 926-1500

80. Vinyl Vault

    Vintage record shop · Sarasota, FL 34236

    Vintage vinyl records, Original pressings, Audio equipment, We buy collections

81. Waterside Candle Bar

    Pour-your-own candle bar · Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

    Pour-your-own candles, Reed diffusers, Roll-on perfume, Candle parties

    (941) 431-9433

82. WicksNWax

    Hand-poured candle maker (markets) · Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

    Hand-poured candles, Poured in recycled vessels, Art candles, Wax melts, Farmers markets

83. Wood Street Studio

    Furniture maker · Sarasota, FL 34234

    Custom furniture, Live-edge slabs, Woodworking

84. Zarzis Olive Oil

    Olive oil & balsamic tasting shop · Sarasota, FL 34243

    Extra virgin olive oil, Infused olive oils, Balsamic vinegar, Tastings, Olive wood

    (941) 284-2145

We wrote about some of these

Stories from our writers about places on this list. Read first, then go.

• This Pickle Stand Plays Four Farmers Markets Every Saturday. At the Same Time. Oct. 26
• Gigly Spotlight: The East Manatee Toy Store That Sells Out Every Sunday Oct. 23
• Brewed in 500 Square Feet. Sold in a Cat Café. This Is Sarasota Kombucha. Oct. 22
• This Bradenton Pantry Reads Like a Bar Menu. Everything Is $13. Oct. 22
• A Myakka City Farm Sells Hot Honey and Queen Bees. Same Cart. Oct. 21
• A Venice Dad Put Blueberries in Hot Sauce. Then He Made It a Trilogy. Oct. 19

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