Guide to all of Bradenton’s thrift, antique, consignment, resale stores and flea markets
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Like a modern day treasure hunt, a trip to the thrift store can add a bit of adventure to any outing. You never know just what you’ll find.
It’s a hobby that is good for the planet, good for the wallet and lots of good fun. As an added feel-good bonus, many thrift stores in the Bradenton area benefit charitable causes.
More bargains await at local consignment shops and secondhand clothing boutiques. And Manatee County is also home to a handful of antique stores offering unique and appealing selections for beginner and experienced collectors alike.
Here’s a guide to where you can get your thrift and antique on around Bradenton and Manatee County.
Thrift stores
10th Avenue Thrift Shop, 1115 10th Ave. W., Palmetto. Open Wed.-Fri. Benefiting: Palmetto Presbyterian Church and community outreach programs. 941-243-7943. ppcfl.org/10thavenuethrift.
Christ Church Thrift Shop, 401 42nd St. W., Bradenton. Open Mon.-Sat. Benefiting: Christ Episcopal Church of Bradenton ministry outreach programs. 941-746-4906. cecb.church.
Garage Sale Haven, 1522 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Open Fri. & Sat. 941-301-6558. facebook.com/Garage-Sale-Haven-102133541416057.
Goodwill Manasota, 5512 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton (941-355-2721); 3465 Cortez Road W., Bradenton (941-684-0073); 8750 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton (941-405-1850); 2715 51st Ave. E., Bradenton (941-355-2721); and 1210 10th St. E., Palmetto (941-723-2824). Goodwill bookstore located at 7200 55th Ave. E., Bradenton (941-755-9864). All locations open seven days a week. Benefiting: Goodwill Manasota (employment and job education services). experiencegoodwill.org.
His Girls’ Bless N Shop, 902 Eighth Ave. W., Bradenton. Open Mon.-Sat. Benefiting: His Girls’ Discipleship Program for women. 941-345-4469. hisgirlsblessnshop.org.
Hope Chest Thrift Store, 1215 Eighth Ave. W., Bradenton. Open Wed.-Sat. Benefiting: Domestic violence survivors. 941-745-2034. hopefamilyservice.org.
Sunshine Thrift Store, 3611 First St. E., Bradenton. Open seven days a week. Benefiting: National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Metropolitan Ministries, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. 941-281-2940. sunshinethrift.com.
Loving Hands Thrift Store, 719 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. Open Mon.-Sat. Benefiting: Loving Hands Ministries (drug rehabilitation for men). 941-757-3434. lovinghands.net.
Manatee Memorial Foundation Thrift Shop, 4517 Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton Open Mon.-Sat. Benefiting: Manatee Memorial Foundation, Inc. (community healthcare services and medical education scholarships). 941-745-2047. manateememorial.com/about/manatee-memorial-foundation.
A New Beginning Thrift Store, 3001 14th St. W. #2, Bradenton. Open Tue.-Sat. 941-254-4481. a-new-beginning-thrift-store.business.site.
Palmetto Village Thrift, 333 10th Ave. W., Palmetto. Open Mon.-Sat. Benefiting: First United Methodist Church Palmetto and ministry outreach programs. 941-729-1411. fumcpalmetto.org.
Roser Guild Thrift Shop, 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Open Tue., Thur. & Sat. Benefiting: Roser Memorial Community Church and outreach programs. 941-779-2733. roserchurch.com.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 1111 Eighth Ave. W., Bradenton. Open Mon.-Sat. Benefiting: Society of St. Vincent de Paul (support services for low-income community members). 941-746-0622. stvdpstore.org.
Unique Thrift Outlet, 5828 14th St. W., Bradenton. Open seven days a week. 941-739-9109. uniqueoutlett.com.
You Never Know Thrift Store, 5529 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Open Mon.-Sat. 941-794-5200. facebook.com/YouNeverKnowThrift.
Consignment shops
Eclectic Consignment, 3312 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Open Tue.-Sat. 941-405-4354. eclecticconsignment.com.
Fine Resale Florida Designer Consigment Boutique. Reopening Feb. 14, 2022 at 7343 52nd Place E., Bradenton. 941-907-8900. fineresale.com.
The Whitfield Exchange, 6835 14th Street W., Bradenton. Furniture consignment. Open Mon.-Sat. 941-751-4045. thewhitfieldexchange.com.
Antique stores
Blessed & Distressed Vintage, 615 59th St. W., Bradenton. Open Wed.-Sat. 941-896-8800. blessedanddistressedvintagefl.com.
Bradenton Antiques Coins and Jewelry, 2600 14th St. W., Bradenton. Open Mon.-Fri. 941-747-2800. bradentonantiques.com.
Carriage House Antiques, 3307 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. 941-747-9234. facebook.com/Carriage-House-Antiques-of-Bradenton-134269349958128.
The Cat’s Meow, 4307 26th St. W., Bradenton. Open Wed.-Sat. 941-782-8883. facebook.com/thecatsmeowvtg.
Emiline’s Antiques & Collectibles, 1415 10th St. W., Palmetto. Open seven days a week. 941-729-5282 facebook.com/emilinesantiques.
Feed Store Antique Mall, 4407 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton. Open seven days a week. 941-729-1379. feedstoreantiquemall.com.
The Sea Hagg, 12304 Cortez Road W., Cortez. Open Mon.-Sat. 941-795-5756. seahagg.com.
Clothing Resale Boutiques
Curv Exchange Plus-Size Resale Boutique, 5165 14th St.W., Bradenton. Open seven days a week. 941-251-4442.
Plato’s Closet, 4516 S.R. 64, Bradenton. Open seven days a week. 941-727-5100. platoscloset.com.
Unique Boutique of the Women’s Resource Center, 417 12th St. #103, Bradenton. Open Tue.-Sat. 941-750-0032. mywrc.org/about/boutique.
Flea Markets
Enterprise Flea Market, 2408 U.S. 301, Ellenton. Open seven days a week. 941-723-9424. facebook.com/EnterpriseFleamarket.
Mr. G Flea Market, 10816 US-41 #8728, Palmetto. Open Sat. & Sun. 941-723-6000. mr-g-flea-market.business.site.
Red Barn Flea Market, 1707 First St. E., Bradenton. Open Wed.-Sun. 941-747-3794. redbarnfleamarket.com.
Shabby Shack Flea Market, 1127 36th Ave. E., Ellenton. Open seven days a week. 941-580-9131. shabbyshackfleamarket.com.
Did we miss a thrift or antique shop? Send an email with details to rballogg@bradenton.com.
This story was originally published March 17, 2022 at 12:00 AM.
