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Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Bradenton, Manatee County. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to customers without a commercial kitchen or state license. Browse makers below or list your own business for free.
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Cottage food is often sold at local farmers markets. Here are markets in Manatee County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
Bradenton Farmers Market
Bradenton · Saturday (seasonal)
Sunripe Certified Brands - Palmetto Farm Stand
Palmetto
Market days shift seasonally — tap a market to confirm hours. See the full Florida farmers markets directory.
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List Your Business - It's FreeCottage food is governed by Florida Statute 500.80 (no state license). Local business requirements for Bradenton follow Manatee County.
No state license is required. Under Florida Statute 500.80, cottage food operations sell approved non-hazardous homemade foods (up to $250,000/year) with no state permit or inspection. Bradenton is in Manatee County, and Manatee County does not require a county Business Tax Receipt.
Unincorporated Manatee County does NOT require a Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly 'occupational license') — the county issues none. A home-based cottage food operation in unincorporated Manatee owes no county BTR. However, businesses inside certain city limits do need a city BTR (see city note). If your kitchen is inside Bradenton city limits, also check whether the city requires its own receipt.
No county home-occupation permit for unincorporated Manatee; F.S. 559.955 protects home-based businesses and generally exempts them from a Certificate of Use. Cities may impose their own home-occupation standards within statutory limits. Unincorporated Manatee applies residential home-occupation standards under its Land Development Code, but F.S. 559.955 caps what can be required. Verify specifics with Manatee County Building & Development Services.
Manatee County Tax Collector (Ken Burton, Jr.): 941-741-4800. For health questions, Florida Department of Health in Manatee County: 941-748-0747. Always confirm current requirements with the county before selling.
Bradenton is part of Manatee County and Florida's growing cottage food community. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to consumers without needing a commercial kitchen, food establishment license, or state inspection.
From artisan baked goods to locally-sourced honey, Bradenton cottage food makers offer unique, handcrafted products you won't find in stores. All products are made in home kitchens following Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulations.
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