2023-05-26 05:53:20

SHADES OF FLORIDA
St. Pete men’s retailer, Matter of Fact, has found a way to keep us well-shielded from the sun with wood sunglass frames. They offer styles that will look good on him or her. Enbois sunglasses, $65. shopmatteroffact.com.
ART MOVEMENT
When David Spathelf started painting murals in the theme of orange crate labels in Dunedin, he saw it as a way to bring art to the downtown area. His vision has put this town on the art tour map. Orange painted on wood by David Spathelf, $150. dunedinmuseum.org.

RAD RECYCLE
Mavrans brings fashion to the forefront of sustainability with fabric made from recycled water bottles. Atlas Body + Home, in St. Pete, is the exclusive retailer. Flamingo Weekend Shirt, $99; Flamingo Swim Short, $99.
MONKEY BUSINESS
Tarpon Springs artist and beloved school bus driver, Barbara Gray, handmakes her stuffed monkeys for One Amazing Find. Buy two if you are getting a gift. You will want to keep one. Crocheted sock monkey, $48. oneamazingfind.com.
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
Citrus Blossom soy candles are available in exclusive scents at the Happy Flamingo Gift Shop. Sunshine and Tanlines, $15; Florida Sunshine, $15. happyflamingogifts.com

ARTIST-CREATED OR CREATE ONE YOURSELF
St. Pete artist, Tim Soluna, is represented in the gallery at the Morean Arts Center and he can also work with you to create your own work of art. Vase, $350. moreanartscenter.org

POPCORN FOR ALL PALETTES
Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn, with two locations on Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, will have everyone waiting to try more flavors. “Cones” start at $3.25. saltysisterspopcorn.com.

WARDROBE ESSENTIAL
Getting ready for the day with a great nod to local makers is made easy by The Merchant Purveyor of Local Goods in St. Pete. Dark Cycle tee, $32.

RAISE A GLASS
Syd Entel and Susan Benjamin are celebrating 42 years in the art and glass business in downtown Safety Harbor. Nathan Macomber mouth-blown drinking glasses, $48 each. sydentelgalleries.com.

GRAB A BREW
St. Pete brewery, The Brewtalist, brings you award-winning IPAs to enjoy on-site or take home. Four-packs from $15. templeofbeer.com.

'SAIL' AWAY
Nancy’s Fancy, in Dunedin, showcases the art of a mother/ daughter team who produce sustainable bags made by upcycling sail and marine canvases that are then painted to reflect life on the water. Tote, $125. nancys-fancy.com.

SEA SPONGE
Sponge Diver Supply in Tarpon Springs has been selling Gulf sponges — from tiny to giant, for use in bathing or display — for over 50 years. Sponge, $85. spongediversupply.com
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