Debbie’s Art Garage opened today. It’s the newest and farthest-south gallery in Bradenton’s growing Village of the Arts. I love this place — and not just because owner Debbie Miller is my wife. She has impeccable taste (except, obviously, in husbands), and is an ace, number-one bargain shopper, so her merchandise is not only lovely but is also “priced for locals, not for tourists,” as it says on her brochures.

Right now, Debbie’s Art Garage is only open Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus late on Village of the Arts ‘Artwalk’ nights (first Friday of each month). Since she’s three blocks away from the “heart” of the Village, you’ll need to make a special trip to get here - Google Map - but it’s well worth it if you enjoy beautiful paintings (all by Debbie) crafts (by Debbie and others), and a fine selection of affordable gifts, trinkets, jewelry and even a few unique greeting cards. You can spend as little as $1 (for small bits of costume jewelry) or as much as $300 for one of Debbie’s impressionist Florida beachscapes.

“Priced for locals, not for tourists” sounds like a glib marketing line, but in this case it’s simply the truth. Come on over and see for yourself!

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