Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in St. Petersburg, Florida
Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in St. Petersburg, Pinellas 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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Sarka's Bread and Bakery
Sourdough breads & Czech pastries from organic flour
Micro bakery baking sourdough breads, cookies, scones, and Czech pastries from organic flour. Sells through pre-orders and at local farmers markets and farm stands around St. Petersburg.
Dough Baby Bakehouse
Long-fermented sourdough, focaccia & sweet treats
In-home artisan cottage bakery making long-fermented sourdough loaves, focaccia, cookies, muffins, and cakes. Orders are placed online Friday–Monday for porch pickup or local delivery in the St. Petersburg/Gulfport area.
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Farmers markets near St. Petersburg
Cottage food is often sold at local farmers markets. Here are markets in Pinellas County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
St. Pete Saturday Morning Market
St. Petersburg · Saturday
Corey Avenue Sunday Market
St. Pete Beach · Sunday
Dunedin Downtown Market
Dunedin · Friday & Saturday (seasonal)
Clearwater Downtown Farmers' Market
Clearwater
Downtown Clearwater Farmers' Market
Clearwater
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 Rules in St. Petersburg
Cottage food is governed by Florida Statute 500.80 (no state license). Local business requirements for St. Petersburg follow Pinellas County.
Do I need a license to sell cottage food in St. Petersburg, Florida?+
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. St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County, and Pinellas County generally requires a local Business Tax Receipt to run a home-based business.
Do I need a business tax receipt in St. Petersburg?+
Pinellas County requires a Business Tax Receipt for businesses operating within the county. Home-based businesses are included. If your kitchen is inside St. Petersburg city limits, also check whether the city requires its own receipt.
Can I run a cottage food business from my home in St. Petersburg?+
Standard home occupation zoning rules apply. Check with your city's planning department. Standard residential zoning applies.
Who do I contact about cottage food rules near St. Petersburg?+
Pinellas County Tax Collector: 727-464-7777. For health questions, Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County: 727-824-6900. Always confirm current requirements with the county before selling.
Cottage Food in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg is part of Pinellas 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, St. Petersburg 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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