The Blue Flamingo: The Biggest Little Shop in Bradenton

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The Bradenton area is home to many artisans, makers, and unique local vendors. One great local shop has gathered the best of them under one roof, and the experience is incredible! The Blue Flamingo, located at 4229 26th St West, is often fondly referred to as “the biggest little shop in Bradenton.” When you visit, […]

Don’t Miss Our #ShopLocal Photo Contest!

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At Discover Bradenton, we’re all about supporting our local businesses! The holidays are coming, and it’s more important to #ShopLocal now than ever before. This year, we’re looking forward to making it both fun and rewarding with our first ever #ShopLocal Photo Contest. Starting today, and continuing through the end of the month, every time […]

The Bradenton Farmer’s Market Returns on October 3rd!

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After a mid-season shut-down due to COVID-19, we couldn’t be more excited to learn that the Bradenton Farmer’s Market returns to downtown Bradenton on Saturday, October 3rd from 9 am until 2 pm! The market will continue each Saturday through May. While it’s exciting to see things start returning to “normal,” according to Realize Bradenton, […]

Gypsea Soul: Bringing Fashion and Fun to Downtown Bradenton

What do you get when you combine fun and funky fashion, unique home decor, and a one-of-a-kind art studio? The kind of immersive shopping experience you’ll only find in downtown Bradenton’s Gypsea Soul boutique. From the moment you set foot in the teal-colored Victorian building, it’s clear that this shop is one of the area’s […]

Shop Local Bradenton! Your Ultimate Holiday Guide

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The holidays are here and everybody seems to have shopping on their minds. Sure, you could probably head out to the nearest Walmart or Target and get most of your gift-buying done — but what’s the fun in that? Instead of using your hard-earned money to help pay for a corporate CEO’s third home, why […]

Shop Small Saturday in the VOTA

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Thanksgiving and Black Friday are right around the corner, but before you indulge too much, don’t forget about one of the most important days of the year — Small Business Saturday! This nationwide movement was created to celebrate the small businesses that keep communities vibrant and help the local economy thrive. If you want to […]