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Last Minute Local Gift Guide in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach

Finish your holiday shopping right here in our community

By Arianna Dabu, Macaroni KID Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach November 8, 2023

Through the chaos of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday, you may not have gotten a chance to finish (or even start!) your holiday gift shopping. We have gathered a list with lots of locally-owned and family-owned small businesses, right here in the Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach area. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian, everyone is struggling, even our local businesses. If you are blessed to be able to shop for gifts this season, why not shop local and support your community at the same time?

If you are looking for ways to donate as well, please check out this article that lists ways to donate time, money or resources, to local organizations that have been helping Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach from the start!

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Art, Clothing, Crafts, Decor, Jewelry and Other Giftable Items
Education and Children's Activities
Food and Drinks
Photographers
Plants and Nature
Realtors and Home Services
Self care and Health


Art, Clothing, Crafts, Decorations, Jewelry and Other Giftable Items

Alliance for the Arts - A vibrant and welcoming nonprofit visual and performing arts center

Bella's Custom Creations - Custom shirts, koozies, crafts, and more

Buff City Soaps - handmade products, soaps and more

CuriousLittleButtons - Offering digital downloads and custom crafts

Florida Art Shop - Fine art, prints and digital services

Greenbarnstudio - Painting primarily the classical subjects of floral, landscape, and pure abstracts, there are tones of nature and a feeling of tradition in all of the artist's paintings, prints, and photography

Hooties Candles & Things - Wedding favors, baby shower gifts, candles and more

Knotts-N-Potts - Offering Macrame plant hangers, wall hangings, coasters, garland/banners, dog leads, earrings and more

Laid Back Tattoo - Award-winning tattoo artists are here to make your dream tattoos a beautiful reality; offer gift cards for the holidays

Mama's Blessings - Offering customized shirts, decoration, and other items

Nokomis Home Fragrance - Hand poured coconut soy wax candles, and all natural home products free from artificial dyes and paraben

Seed & Stone Jewelry - Offering handmade mala-inspired jewelry 

South Bound Shoppe - Offering hand bleached t-shirts, made to order on dyed fabric

Southern Sweet Heart Vinyl - Specializing in epoxy tumblers, with a large selection of items for customization

Sweet Frog Stitchery - Hand stitching designs

Twigs and ART - Small art and accessories shop

The Wallflower Shoppe - Uniquely handcrafted, plant based, organic décor, candles, skin care and bath essentials

Whispering Oaks Farm - A working farm with a focus on self-sustainability, practical education and creating unforgettable experiences like classes and private events

Wildkrystals - Creating handmade bohemian jewelry

Zak's Jewelry - Family owned and operated jeweler since 1977

Education & Children's Activities

Aqua Tribe LLC - Lifestyle concierge specializing in aquatics, health, and fitness

Curtain Call Studios - Performing arts studio offering voice, acting, piano, and dance

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead - A one of a kind learning environment helping children through S.T.E.A.M. Enrichment

Gold Lion Karate - Teaching kids discipline, focus, respect, and confidence through martial arts

Swimtastic Swim School (Cape Coral, Naples, Fort Myers) - Swim lessons for kids and adults of all abilities

Food and Drinks

Brew Box Coffee Co - Mobile coffee bar serving espresso-based drinks, frappes, cold brew, ice teas, and non-coffee blends

Bruno's of Brooklyn - Owner operated authentic Italian eatery serving family recipes and new recipe creations and a cookbook

Cakes by Tiffany - Custom made cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes

Chefs In Progress - Culinary school and nutrition classes for all ages

Cookie Plug - Cookies, cookie cakes, and cookie ice cream for all ages

FL Fun Freeze - Freeze-dried candies, sweets, fruits and treats

Forever Grounded Coffee - A modern-vintage mobile coffee bar

Frozen Florida - Cottage food business that freeze dries candy and will be adding other snacks and desserts to our offerings soon

I Want That Yummy - Nearly Famous Treats: truffles, bread, breakfast, bars and more

Jeremiah's Italian Ice - Italian ice, Jeremiah's Gelati and more

LadyCakes Bakery - Custom cake bakery specializing in custom cakes for all occasions including wedding cakes, birthday cakes, baby shower cakes, and so much more

One More Bite Organic Desserts - Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, Corn-Free Allergen-Friendly Treats

The Sugar Bash - Floral & edible arrangements, desserts, special event décor, dessert tables, and more

Photographers

Ainslie Images Photography - Specializing in family, children, maternity and newborn photos

Alexandra Sitnikova Photography - Offering kids & family portraiture

Ashley Santana Photography - LLC - Your local wedding and portrait photographer serving SWFL and beyond

Erica Braley Photography - Specializing in newborn and wedding portraiture

Flutterby-Photos - Family photographer based in Fort Myers and serving all over SWFL

The Busy Brunette Photography - Capturing the moments that are gone in the blink of a eye, so you can keep them forever

Little Hoots Photography- SWFL Newborn & Family Photographer - Offering gift cards for photography sessions; specializing in newborn and family photos

Natasha Cuevas Photography - Specializes in family, beach, maternity and newborn photography - gift cards are available

Poetic Lens Photography - Motherhood and family photography; gift certificates available now

Reagan Tyler Photography, LLC - Motherhood photographer, newborn/baby, maternity, mommy and me, bump to baby, lifestyle newborns, events, couples, friends, family

Through the Glass Photography of SWFL - Weddings, maternity, family portraits, boudoir, engagement, events, portraits, and more

Plants And Nature

Sincerely Succulents - Selling succulents, arrangements, pots, hosts DIY workshops and more

Marée Farms - A family owned nursery in Fort Myers

Wild at Heart Flower Truck - A 1962 Ford Econoline truck converted into a mobile flower bar

Realtors and Home Services

Chelsea Robinson Realtor - Keller Williams Fort Myers & The Islands - Specializing in relocating to and from the SWFL area

Michelle Lyons Realtor - Assistance buying and selling homes, and everything in between

Tuxedo Car Cleaning - A local and family owned and operated mobile car detailing company

Self Care & Health

Beyond Barriers, Inc - Helping clients overcome their barriers via anger management counseling, mental health assessment and counseling, and substance counseling

Blackbeard Company Barbershop - Hair Salon and Barber welcoming ALL members of the family with services including: children's, men's and women's cosmetology services

Cycle Bar - Energetic and motivating indoor cycling classes

Fairytale Lashes & Spa - Licensed, certified, insured, and passionate about lashes

Gateway Hair Studio - Locally owned hair salon in Gateway / Fort Myers

Graceful Hands Beauty Lounge - Hair salon, barber lounge and waxing boutique

My Juicee Nailz - A mobile nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, and more – all in the comfort of your own home

Pinque Nail Bar & Beauty - Nail art, specialty spa pedicures, stunning eyelash extension applications, head turning hair artistry, and much more

Relax & Renew Massage Therapy - Offering massage therapy to leave you feeling relaxed and renewed



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