No matter what event you’re celebrating, one thing you’re bound to do is gift shopping. While you might be tempted to go to the big-name discount retailers, here in Starke, FL we have some amazing local options where you can find some unique gifts. Here are our recommendations to make your family and loved ones proud while supporting small, locally-owned businesses!
4 Local Places to Shop for Gifts Near Starke, FL
The Shoppes at Thompson Street
A local favorite antique shop right in the center of town, The Shoppes at 118 South Thompson Street is a place where you are bound to find something special. A family-owned business serving the community for over 30 years, you’ll find a wonderful selection of gifts by looking through their changing assortment of jewelry, crystals, ornaments, and more.
If you want to splurge a bit on something for a loved one, they also have a selection of gold, silver, and precious gems. The staff is incredibly friendly and always happy to go explain the value you’re getting from their top-quality antiques!
Sporting Chance
Want to impress a loved one with a custom, hand-crafted gift with a specially written message just for them? Sporting Chance over on 218 North Temple Avenue is the place to go!
With a catalog sporting everything from custom-engraved tiles and woodwork, to custom-printed shirts and hats, to specially sewn embroidery and fabric, if you want to get creative, and blow someone’s mind with a thoughtful gift, you’ll be able to make the magic work at Sporting Chance.
Touch of Grace Galleria
For some cute antique gifts at an affordable price, make the 10-minute drive down the 100 to Touch of Grace Galleria at 956 State Route 100. You’ll walk into the locally-owned antique store where the staff will make you feel like family and won’t let you leave until you’ve found the perfect gift.
Their assortment typically includes hand-sewn sweaters and hats, kitchen and bathroom accessories, and desk ornaments. What can beat that for a gift?
Julia’s Florist, Tuxedos & Gift Gallery
Flowers are an age-old gift that are bound to make any loved one melt with happiness, and there is no better place to go for them in Starke than Julia’s, located at 326 South Walker Street.
Shop by Julia’s to pick up not only an extravagant custom bouquet to bring home to your love, but you can also find an excellent assortment of plans, pottery, and garden ornaments that would make a perfect gift for any Floridian’s backyard.
If you care about your family and loved ones and want to impress them with a unique gift, then you probably also care about treating your family to rides in a nice new family car like the Ford F-150. So while you’re picking up gifts, drive by Murray Ford Starke and drive out with a new Ford car that will make your family feel extra special!
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