Hobby Lobby opens new store near Bradenton

Hobby Lobby has opened a new store in east Manatee, marking the second location for the company in the county. The latest shop, at 7165 State Route 64, welcomed its first customers on April 4, according to a statement from Hobby Lobby.

Spanning 55,000 square feet, the new store is in the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour, anchored by Costco. It is next to Academy Sports + Outdoors.

The new location marks the 58th store for Hobby Lobby in Florida, according to a statement. One other Manatee County store is at 4490 Cortez Road West.