Holiday Gift Guide – Shop Local
It is important to shop small this holiday season (and year-round). Shopping local is a great way to invest in our community, support local businesses, families and friends, and spread the holiday cheer. Below is our holiday gift guide on how to shop local this season!
· For the Chef: Olive Morada
· For the Fisherman (or woman) Tackle Center, Worldwide Sportsman
· For the Water Enthusiast: Otherside Boardsports, Diver’s Direct
· For the Biker: Backcountry Cowboy
· For Jewelry Lovers: Depaula’s Jewelry
· For the Fashionista: Miss Monroe, Evolve Boutique, Sea Aire Boutique
· For Kids & Teens: Southern Tide, Shell World
· For the Gardener: Island Home Nursery, Boo Kee Sue Botanics
· For the Beer Drinkers: Islamorada Beer Co., Florida Keys Brewing Co.
· For the Wine Connoisseurs: City Hall Café, Islamorada Wine Co.
· For your Furry Friends: Keys Kritters, Keys Pet Nanny
· For the To-Do-ers: Tavernier Ace Hardware, KLI Shell Hardware
· For the Readers: Sandbar Books
· For Art Lovers: Pasta Pantelo’s Art Gallery, Limelight Studio
· For those with a Sweet Tooth: Key Largo Chocolates
· For the Home Bodies: Sea Dragon Furnishings, Heed Living
· For those who live elsewhere: Key Largo Fisheries – have fresh seafood shipped straight to their door
- Stocking Stuffers: Gift cards to local restaurants, candles from Islamorada Candle Co.,
- Unique Finds: Find unique gifts from local vendors at Morada Way Artwalk or the Florida Keys Farmer’s Market
Make Memories:
· Visit the dolphins at Theater of the Sea
· Book an offshore or backcountry charter
· Paddleboard or kayak excursion with Paddle!
· Ecotour with Islander Girl Tours
· Spend the day at John Pennekamp State Park
· Book a vacation with Sea Haven Vacations
· Day trip to Key West
· Dive the reefs with Islamorada Dive Center
· Purchase your dream home with your favorite local realtors
The Gift of Giving:
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than giving. Whether you are looking to donate your time, money or items requested, please consider these great organizations below:
· Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens, Inc.
· Burton Memorial UMC Food Pantry