Buy and fly: Five local brands at TPA for holiday shopping
Needing holiday gift ideas? TPA's Shoppes at Bayshore has plenty of options from Tampa Bay companies to delight everyone on your list.
The holidays are here and shoppers are rushing to stores to buy gifts for everyone on their list. If you're looking for local gift ideas in a shop that's open 24/7/365, look no further than TPA's Shoppes at Bayshore.
Located pre-security on the third floor of the Main Terminal, The Shoppes at Bayshore offer numerous local brands with gifts for everyone on your list. Plus, with one hour of free parking available in the Long Term and Short Term Garages, shopping is a breeze at TPA.
To help make your holiday shopping easy, we've compiled a list of five local brands with a wide selection of choices.
Salt Pines: With its flagship store in Tampa's Hyde Park Village, Salt Pines has deep roots in the Tampa Bay community. This brand recently made its debut at TPA in the Shoppes at Bayshore, offering premium apparel for those who enjoy life on the water. Shoppers will find a selection of clothing and locally themed accessories from hats and polos to custom tees and more.
Seventh Avenue Apothecary: Seventh Avenue Apothecary is a family-owned, artisan candle maker founded in 2012. Situated in historic Ybor City, they offer soybean-based candles known for their quality and unique fragrance. If you're looking to light up someone's home or day, consider grabbing one (or more) of these beautiful candles.
Kahwa Coffee Roasters: Who doesn't love a good cup of joe, especially when the temperatures drop? Kahwa Coffee Roasters, a wholesale and retail coffee company based in St. Petersburg, was founded in 2006. Today, it has grown into the largest independent coffee roaster in Florida. They offer everything from fresh grounds to recyclable single serve cups for the coffee lover in your life.
William Dean Chocolates: Chocolate is a crowd favorite and William Dean Chocolates offers a wide assortment of delicious treats for everyone on your list. Founded in 2007, this Belleair Bluffs-based brand was popular even before its appearance in 2012's The Hunger Games and pays tribute to its founder's father and grandfather, William and Dean. Every batch of their amazing treats is handcrafted without preservatives. Stock up on the yum and grab a few boxes!
Conscious Coconut: The Conscious Coconut brand from Clearwater keeps it simple, saying each of their products is made from two ingredients – coconut oil and love. They offer a variety of products at TPA, from a dry brush bundle to organic coconut oil wipes to sugar scrubs. Each of their items is in TSA-approved packaging, so grab a few and head on your way to fill Santa's sleigh.