TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Time is ticking for people who still have yet to complete their Gasparilla shopping list.
South Tampa Trading Co. had hundreds of customers come in for some last-minute items on Friday.
“It has been crazy. This is a banner year for us,” South Tampa Trading Co. Owner Anne Bartlett said. “We are so excited to get to Gasparilla finally.”
Bartlett’s store has been known as a “one-stop shop” for all things Gasparilla for years.
Inside, customers can browse through pirate-themed clothing, jewelry, home decor, props, fabric, hats and even feathers.
“We are seeing a trend this year with a lot of people who are entertaining more,” Bartlett said. “A lot more parties, a lot of people going to parties looking for hostess gifts, things like that.”
The shop also has a variety of beads available for purchase by the bag.
South Tampa Trading Co. is located at 1916 South Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.
The store is open Friday, Jan. 26 until 8 p.m. and will be closed on Gasparilla (Saturday, Jan. 27), and remain closed until Jan 30.