Whole Foods Opens First Manatee County Store
The 42,000-square-foot Bradenton location at Marketplace at Heritage Harbour opened Monday with local products and opening-day giveaways.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Organic Food
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Whole Foods Market opened its first Manatee County location on November 2, 2026, at 7295 State Road 64 E. in Bradenton. The store is the chain's 40th location in Florida.
Why it matters
The opening adds a large natural and organic grocer to the Bradenton area and gives shoppers access to a stocked selection of products from Florida suppliers. The store's local sourcing and partnership with Good Neighbors reflect the chain's emphasis on regional goods and food waste reduction.
The store carries more than 450 items from more than 115 Florida-based suppliers, along with 650 wines and 250 craft beers. The source does not specify how the store's local product share compares with other Whole Foods locations.
The players
Whole Foods Market
A national natural and organic grocery chain known for its emphasis on organic products and local sourcing.
Good Neighbors
A local community organization that collects surplus food from area Whole Foods stores to reduce waste and serve residents.
The details
Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The first 300 customers on opening morning receive a limited-edition Bradenton tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon worth up to $100, and shoppers can get coffee from Buddy Brew and cold-pressed juice from Urban Remedy. Whole Foods also plans to donate food and money to Good Neighbors, which collects surplus food from area stores.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Whole Foods Market opens at 8 a.m. at 7295 State Road 64 E. in Bradenton.
Organic Food Landscape
The opening extends Whole Foods' earlier Nourishing Our Neighborhoods support for Good Neighbors, which previously provided the organization a refrigerated van. The chain's first Manatee County store continues that pattern of pairing new locations with local food-recovery partners.
Shoppers planning a first visit can arrive early on opening morning for the tote bag and Secret Saver coupon, which are limited to the first 300 customers. The store's regular 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily hours make it accessible for weekday and weekend trips.
The takeaway
Residents who buy local products can find more than 450 items from Florida suppliers at the new store, so checking the local section before shopping can help identify regional options. The store's donation partnership also means surplus food may reach nearby families through Good Neighbors.
Further reading
For more on natural and organic grocery options, see Organic Food coverage for the Bradenton area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tampa Bay Times.
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