Today we will be peeking into Shapiro's Galleries.
How long has your store been in business?
We have two locations – on the West Coast of Florida in St. Petersburg and a second location in the mountains of Northeast Georgia in a small town called Sautee-Nacoochee. We opened the Florida gallery in 1998 and the Georgia location in 2005.
Where are your stores located?
SHAPIRO’S on Beach Drive –
300 Beach Drive NE St.Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 894-2111
SHAPIRO’S in Sautee –
2269 Highway 17 Sautee, Ga 30571 (706) 878-1221
What makes your store unique?
SHAPIRO’S Gallery is owned and operated by Mike & Sue Shapiro and shortly they will add their son Matt to the team. Prior to opening SHAPIRO’S, Sue & Mike traveled around the United States selling Sue’s pottery. Sue has
been creating and selling her artwork for more then 30 years. Everything in
SHAPIRO’S is handmade in the United States.
What is something you would like customers to know about your store?
Visit either location and you will find top quality, handmade in the USA
craft objects that can fit any budget. In addition, you will find friendly
staff, good music and just an all around positive vibe.
Do you give back to your community?
Sue and Mike are very active in the community, especially in St. Petersburg. SHAPIRO’S raises money for many, many worthy causes through donations of art work, participation in auctions, hosting events and monetary contributions
How long have you been carrying Amy Peters’ Studio jewelry?
We have been carrying Amy’s work since 2006
How did you first discover Amy Peters’ Studio jewelry?
We met Amy at an Art Show in Philadelphia. We first purchased her work because when we were introduced, she quickly discovered we already carried one of her competitor’s artwork. It would have been bad form not to purchase from her as well and are we glad we did!
Amy Note: That competitor is a friend of mine, Kathy Bransfield. I love her work! Mike never forgets to tease me on how much more of her jewelry they sell than mine!
Which collections of jewelry do you carry from the Amy Peters’ Studio line?
The collection is always changing and evolving. Stop in and see the
latest creations we have to offer.
Share a heartfelt story about Amy Peters’ Studio jewelry...
Amy’s words always seem to connect and resonate with her customers. I am
almost always moved when sisters buy jewelry for each other that contains
messages of sisterly love , devotion and support.
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We just shipped them another order, so stop in soon for the best selection!
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