Shoppers don't need to leave Plant City to hunt down the perfect holiday gift. These items are all available locally.
There’s no need to leave the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Whether it’s chocolate from Neumeister’s Candy Shoppe or handcrafted wooden cutting boards, Plant City businesses have something to offer everyone this holiday season.
Pine with Red Oak Cutting Board by AfterBurnt
Buy It: Art Lounge Gallery, 119 E. Reynolds St.
Price: $75
Between the sizzling, chopping and boiling taking place in the kitchen during the holiday season, gift-givers can’t go wrong with buying their favorite chef a handmade cutting board. The board is made by Florida-based AfterBurnt, which specializes in handcrafted wood burnt art.
Bee-Haven Cinnamon Creamed Honey
Buy It: Plant City Mercantile, 208 S. Collins St.
Price: $8
Add a little sweetness and a little spice to your Christmas morning breakfast with Bee-Haven Pure Florida Honey. The cinnamon creamed honey takes any breakfast up a notch in holiday flavor. Serve on anything from pancakes to pastries.
Always a Mermaid Bag
Buy It: Southside Western Wear, 3014 James L. Redman Parkway
Price: $12
Made by Spartina 449, this nautical-themed mermaid bag makes the perfect gift for any beach lover. Complete with canvas handles, the bag is lightweight and easy to store in any home or car. Fill with stocking stuffers or beach essentials for an extra-special gift.
Chocolate Santa
Buy It: Neumeister’s Candy Shoppe, 106 NE Drane St.
Price: $25.99
Calories don’t count during the holidays. This one-pound chocolate Santa is available in milk, white or dark chocolate. Break out Old Saint Nick at a holiday party or gift one to friends and family.
Fear the Spear Painting
Buy It: Jules Burt Pop-Up Gallery, 2606 James L. Redman Parkway, #204
Price: $35
Got a football fan in your life? Plant City artist Kristen Caldwell’s paintings are sure to add a little flair to any
Seminole’s home. Showing off college pride never goes out of style. Cheer Candle
Cheer Candle
Buy It: RAOK Boutique, 2804 James L. Redman Parkway, #103
Price: $28.50
This hand-poured, frankincense ginger candle by Capri Blue is scented with clove, tangerine and grapefruit. With an even blend of sweet and spicy aromas, this candle makes a great stocking stuffer for anyone on your shopping list.
Snowman Figurine
Buy It: Southern Hospitality, 1709 James L. Redman Parkway
Price: $23.99
Kris Kringle might not come down the chimney until Christmas Eve, but there’s no reason you can’t spruce up your home early for the holidays. This jolly snowman makes a great holiday gift for a friend or neighbor looking to expand their holiday decor.
Holiday Mugs
Buy It: Fringe Boutique, 601 E. Alexander St.
Price: $14.95 each
Christmas morning isn’t complete without the perfect holiday cup of coffee. Make the morning extra special with a festive mug made by Mudpie. White with gold lettering and a gold rim, these mugs are great for gifts or as a Christmas collectisble.
