This St. Petersburg Antique Store Is A Lost Treasure

If you’re looking for another resale shop that isn’t just another room full of ransacked junk, we’ve got the place for you. Andrea and Friends Antique Mall in St. Pete is a lost treasure and we’re here to share the details.

Finding a good antique mall that consistently has new inventory isn’t always easy to find. Luckily for us, we have a few great options right here in Tampa Bay. A few weeks ago we told you about the Bay Area Antique Marketplace, and today, we’re talking about Andrea and Friends Antique Mall.

When you first walk in, you’ll notice aisles are packed wall to wall with different things. Like most antique malls, there are multiple dealers that get new inventory weekly. There are cases full of jewelry, furniture pieces, clothes, art, lighting, old trinquets, and so much more.

The woman behind the counter has a great attitude and is there to help you find what you’re looking for. They are open to negotiations and she will call up the dealers to get the best price or deals for particular items.

If you’re looking to use some materials like old soda bottles for arts or crafts, they’re loaded with options to choose from. Whatever you’re looking for, or aren’t, you’ll be sure to walk out of there with something. 

Andrea and Friends Antique Mall is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but keep in mind that there are summer hours that started May 1st. Summer Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

They are closed on Mondays. Andrea and Friends Antique Mall is located at 2400 Dr. MLK St Jr N. in St. Petersburg, Florida. When you pull up, you’ll want to park in the back. It’s easier to walk in through the back door and there’s no hassle parking out back.

For more information about Andrea and Friends Antique Mall, you can call the shop at 727-821-2206 or visit their Facebook page here.

Do you remember any of these 4 Tampa Bay area malls that have closed down? It's so sad when malls close and it seems like it is happening a lot these days. I live in St. Petersburg and often go to Tyrone Square mall. They are still open but sadly my friend just had to close down here store that was in there. The economy is getting worse but it's also cheaper to shop online. You can find some of the same outfits you find in stores on SHEIN. In the stores the outfit could be $60 but on SHEIN $10. Some people still prefer shopping at mall's however.

Do you still shop at the mall? I am a person who still shops in person. I still love the feeling of trying things on. Even though it's cheaper online, you still don't really know how it's going to fit you when you receive the package. The process of sending things back is also exhausting. It sucks when your package arrives and you cant fit the item that you need for an event that is happening soon. The best bet is always just to read the reviews from people who have purchased that item.

How long have you lived in the Tampa Bay area? Are there any malls that were once opened that you miss? Feel free to email me Babs@wild941.com. I just moved here 4 years ago and I'm shocked that the University mall is still standing. I'm happy it is, but its a ghost town every time I'm there. I mostly go there for the Look-Dine in theater. What is your favorite mall currently in the Tampa Bay Area? Below you will find 4 Tampa Bay area malls that have closed down.

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East Lake Square Mall was opened in 1976. It was the first regional mall on Tampa's eastside. East Lake was home to Dillards, Montgomery Ward, JCPenney and Service Merchandise. In 1988 less people started shopping because  Brandon Town Center opened up nearby. In 1999 they turned it into a technology office campus called Netpark.

Pinellas Park Mall was opened in 1977 at Us 19 and Gandy Boulevard. In 1977 the mall started to suffer due to the closing of Montgomery Ward. The mall closed after Dillard's closed down in 2004. Pinellas Park Mall is now called the Shoppes at park place. You know, the shopping plaza with the big Target.

In 1976 the Tampa Bay Center opened up. The Tampa Bay Center was Tampa's 4th major mall. In 1994 they were accused of racism after they closed early to avoid being packed with fans who were going to the Florida classic.  The Florida Classic is a game between FAMU and Bethune Cookman ( Both historically black colleges) The mall was close by the Tampa stadium which always hosted the games. In 2005 the mall was demolished and turned into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training  facility.