The sheer variety is wild — one minute you're looking at a tiny novelty trinket, the next you're standing under a massive garden fountain. We wander in for a gift and leave with a car full.
M
Marielle R.
Bradenton local
Bradenton, Florida
The Blue Flamingo
Purveyors of quirky.
Fun, funky & quirky gift and décor — never the ordinary. From tiny trinkets to massive garden statues and fountains, plus handmade local art, vintage finds, coastal décor, jewelry, and Florida souvenirs. The inventory changes constantly; you never shop the same store twice.
Our Story
Bigger than it looks, quirkier than you'd expect.
The Blue Flamingo is a large, eclectic shop where new, gently used, repurposed, and up-cycled pieces live side by side — and the inventory changes constantly. You'll find everything from small trinkets and novelty items to massive garden statues and fountains, plus handmade goods from local artisans, vintage finds, coastal décor, jewelry, and Florida souvenirs.
Owned by Andrew — warm, personable, and endlessly knowledgeable about every oddity on the shelves — the shop includes an outdoor section most visitors never expect.
- Trinkets & novelty items
- Garden statues & fountains
- Handmade local artisan goods
- Vintage & repurposed finds
- Coastal & beach décor
- Jewelry & Florida souvenirs
Plan Your Visit
Hours & Location
Hours
- MondayToday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Hours can shift with the seasons — call ahead if you're making a special trip.
Find Us
4229 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205- Wheelchair accessible
- Apple Pay & Android Pay
- Credit cards accepted
Word of Mouth
What shoppers are saying
A treasure trove of coastal décor. Found gorgeous large driftwood pieces and beachy accents I haven't seen anywhere else on the Gulf coast.
T
Todd & Priya
Weekend shoppers
Handmade goods from local artisans at genuinely great prices. I pick up something one-of-a-kind every single visit.
G
Greta H.
Regular since 2022
Great gifts for every occasion — there's always something unique instead of the same old mass-produced stuff. My secret go-to for birthdays.
D
Devon M.
Gift hunter
Andrew is the warmest, most knowledgeable shop owner. He knows the story behind every piece and points you right to it.
S
Sandra & Bill
Snowbirds
It's way bigger than it looks from the road — there's a whole outdoor section with statues and fountains. Plan to stay a while.
K
Kai T.
First-time visitor