Stuff With a Past is located on Polk St. across from Mary Margaret's Tea and Biscuit. It's off Oak…read moreStreet where most of Arcadias antique stores are located. It is well worth making the turn off the main strip because you will find quite a few treasures here. The store is located in a historic building from 1918 that was formerly owned Henry W. who operated the H.W. Rice Garage and Machine Shop. The business was later owned by Lewis Bishop who invented the rotary mower that revolutionized mowing grass. On the side of the building is ample parking. On the first floor of the building you will find room upon room of all kinds of bric-a-brac, furniture, jewelry, home goods, and collectibles. The store had quite a few vintage Christmas items which set it apart from some of the other stores I visited during my stay. You never know what you will find which is what makes the hunt so fun.

Please do venture off Oak down South Polk to Stuff With A Past. You'll be greeted by Derek or…read moreDonnie who are charming and hospitable. They let you meander through this amazing store at your leisure. Take the time to explain any information that they may have about an item and are happy to assist you at all times. This store is chock full of Christmas Decorations, old Trunks, glassware, furniture, jewelry, tin work, countless and nameless (to me) discoveries. Extremely reasonable prices. The owners go to NY, Brimfield, etc., to bring these treasures back to SWFl. I have been here are several occasions and leave with something. Either as a gift, project or new addition to my home. Any friend who has come with me has also purchased and wants to know when we are returning! By far the best shop in Arcadia!

I stopped into this place during a day trip to Arcadia on a summer weekend after it caught my eye…read moreas it looked very unique with a eclectic exterior that displayed a few prominent antiques in the window and found myself blown away with a gorgeous and equally awe inspiring interior decorated with a diverse mix of grandiose antiques that featured dominant items such as tables, chairs, beds, and dressers. Equally impressive was this place's vast repertoire of ambient selections that featured bold lighting fixtures, exceptionally unique mirrors, notable clocks, and different beautiful pottery items which all captured my attention in their own noteworthy way. I felt as if I had been transported to the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet or Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland in terms of the wonderfully stunning visuals provided in this place of business which is a treasure resource for any one looking to decorate their daughter's bedroom or even a realtor looking for a few items to help give their listing a proper decor to compliment the beauty of the home as is customary in that avenue of showing off what a listing is capable of with the proper interior decor. I was greeted very promptly and courteously upon entering in a relaxing, yet inviting manner that wonderfully complimented the natural vibe I recieved upon entering this place of business which rightfully invokes a garden like feel with a broad range of variety of items suitable for many needs. Looking forward to picking up more items for both home and business in the near future!

When my wife and I moved to Florida many years ago we found that a great way to spend a day is…read moredriving to the smaller towns and visiting the local shops. Our major find to date has been the Vintage Garden in Arcadia. If you are looking for typical Florida "stuff" that looks good in Florida but when you get home you look at it and go, "What was I thinking?' just keep driving. This is one of the most unique shops you will visit, and indeed is a step back in time, in the best possible way. You will find things there you will most likely not see anywhere else. When we first visited the shop the conversation between my wife and me was more, "Wow, look at this!" and "Oh my, I haven't see one of those in years." My suggestion is to plan to spend a lot of time in the store because you will get hooked. The staff is best described as "old school" which for me is a good thing. They are there to help, to answer your questions and help you find things without being pushy. Over the years when my wife is looking for a special item for a gift or the house, we usually find a reason to start at the Vintage Garden. Put it on your list of places to visit. You won't be disappointed.

5 Stars!! Simply the very best real, honest "down-to-earth" service you can get! I trust Phil to…read morebe dependable and totally honest right from the very onset of communication, until a project is completed. Practical Home Pros bring focus, experience and efficiency to every detail of a project. Projects that have been done for me - to name just a few: assembly of cabinets, shelves, furniture repair, moving, packing, and organizing! Have it done right - The first time !

From the owner: Practical Home Pros Handyman, led by Phil Thall, is your trusty partner for efficient handyman…read moreservices in Fort Meade, FL. Whether it's hanging pictures, mirrors, or TV, our team's impeccable attention to detail is guaranteed to elevate your home décor. We go above and beyond by offering professional curtain and blind installations, bringing privacy and style to each room. Need furniture assembled with finesse? Our team delivers seamless and precisely executed assembly, leaving you with beautifully furnished spaces. Looking to improve home security? We specialize in RING doorbell and other smart home device setups for increased convenience. We also handle ceiling fan and light fixture replacement for enhanced functionality and aesthetics.

Great selection and service. Easy to find location and a staff that has the answers to your…read morerenovation questions.

I must say that Jen has been very helpful and pleasant to work with…read more The wood is very high quality and has made my projects much easier to do. If you need pallet wood this is the place to go.

We've bought a number of wonderful pieces from Morgan - great teak MCM furniture and coastal as…read morewell. Morgan is a skilled restorer and has a great selection. NearPoint is at the top of our list when we shop for furnishings!

From the owner: Welcome to NearPoint Restoration LLC! Your local Mid Century / Danish Modern / Contemporary…read morefurniture retailer, proudly serving the Venice and Sarasota County area since 2016. We have a beautiful 1,900sqft showroom just minutes from Historic Down Town Venice, stocked with plenty of unique vintage furnishings and home decor. We can also refinish your highly sought after vintage pieces upon request, allowing you to enjoy them for may years to come!

Dull and Boring to Disney and Beautiful. We needed 2…read morebathrooms modernized in our Disney-themed townhouse and we picked Sage & Symmetry to complete our project. Great decision as they did a fantastic job. We just picked a few colors and tiles and let them do the rest. All the little touches and attention to detail (including Disney nightlights) turned our builder grade standard bathrooms to an oasis. The project of both bathrooms was done on budget and on time. They exceeded our expectations and we recommend them highly. Here are some before and after photos.

I had Angela design 2 of our bathrooms, a living room, and a guest room. I couldn't be happier with…read morethe work. She came up with exactly the design that I wanted and guided us along the way with several adjustments and suggestions for materials and supplies. We are receiving so many compliments on our bathrooms! Absolutely the best combination of quality and price.

Wow. This has been on my list forever and I finally stopped. It's absolutely magical. Peaceful…read more Enchanting. There is so much to look at, and the art is absolutely exquisite. They'll even customized things for you. And they'll do your wedding here!! I could have stayed longer. I will definitely be back to purchase some art when my backyard is finished.

Metals and Nature is literally a work of art. They make art out of metal and these are items you…read morebuy for stunning art inside and outside of your house. I love that you can walk through and become immersed in the beauty of nature here. This easily can be a zen place and a perfect spot to relax and walk through their garden. They sell many different plants and next month will have a Plants festival. They also have roaming animals around like cats. They have a beautiful macaw. They also just opened a petting zoo in the back, & you can pay $3 to pet the animals. It's a great spot to stop at when in the area when you are getting strawberries at the farm. This is my second visit, & this time around I had my strawberry passport, so they gave me a metal dragon fly that I can display in my garden. Really love this place, and if you love the outdoors and gardens, this is the place to visit!

Joshua is a genuine person who wants to help people. I received a call from this gentleman…read moreresponding to my Yelp message sent to him and dozens more local movers. He let me know right off the bat that it wouldn't be cost effective for me to go with him since he is an hour away each way. Since I only had one item to move: a 3 seat electric reclining sofa Joshua referred me to GoShare. He concluded that they were reputable and local and could give me a reasonable quote. I am grateful to say that I booked with them for the price I was looking to pay quickly. The dilemma is finally over. Joshua was the light at the end of the tunnel. I highly recommend this good honest gentleman for all your moving needs.

Most expensive price quote I received. No follow up, don't feel as though they really wanted my…read morebusiness

Always friendly and helpful. Good prices and the quality furniture selection is displayed…read moreattractively.

great store . lots of inventory good prices. Staff is very friendly and willing to negotiateread more