Florida EcoBags was originally created to provide beautiful, ecologically sound, useful products that support and encourage local artisans and seamstresses. Our raw materials come from locally collected donations—from sailmakers and marine canvas outfitters. Beach bags 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 owned by two women who love Florida. Andrea has a degree in Marine Science from the University of Miami (go Canes); she has taught middle and high school biology and environmental science for over thirteen  years, including five years teaching the Miccosukee children in the Florida Everglades. Mary is a renowned voice teacher—having worked with celebrities and Broadway performers for years—and is also a visual artist. Their mutual love of the environment comes from years on the Florida and Bahamian beaches, many dives in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, and the art and music that remain such a big part of their lives.