FloridaEcoBags was originally created to provide a beautiful, ecologically sound, useful product that supports and encourages local artisans and seamstress. Our raw materials come from donations collected locally, from sailmakers and marine canvas outfitters.   Beachbags and handbags are 100% handcrafted, sewn and designed in a building overlooking Boca Ciega Bay off the Gulf of Mexico, in St. Pete Beach, FL.  Each item is a canvas showing our original art inspired by the beauty of the ocean and ocean wildlife.  

Florida Ecobags is two women who love Florida. Andrea has a degree in Marine Science from the University of Miami (go Canes), and has taught middle and high school biology and environmental science for over thirteen  years, five of which were in the Florida Everglades teaching the Miccosukee children.  Mary is a renowned voice teacher, having worked with celebrities and Broadway performers for years, and who is also a visual artist. Their  mutual love of the environment  comes from their years on the Florida and Bahamian beaches, their many dives in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, and the art and music that remain such a big part of their lives.