Franklin Mercantile

09/08/2026

Thanks to First Coast News for their coverage on this labor of love. We appreciate that local resident Greg Gainey is working hard to preserve our history! If you’d like to help, you can go to his GoFundMe account or just send a check to Greg Gainey, 26918 CR 250, Sanderson, Fl32087. Every little bit helps!

Greg Gainey is raising funds to clean and restore markers at the historic Taylor Cemetery in Baker County, starting with veterans' graves.

09/06/2026

TAKE TIME FOR LITTLE PLEASURES! Doing some antiquing this weekend, getting ready for our Oct 2 reopening, I keep running across the cutest patches of mushrooms! Fairy rings, sweet little mushrooms smaller than my thumb, but if you look even closer, you will see some really tiny ones!  Don’t know if it’s just the season or excessive rain but they are magical!  Counting down the days for cooler weather and seeing our Mercantile friends! 

09/05/2026

08/31/2026

Calling all military! Active, inactive, retired and reserves! Come join us for this FREE monthly event. Great food and fellowship! Bring your spouse!

08/31/2026

Any visit to Blue Goose Studio in Lake City is a treat but Fall Open House there is the best! Janet Moses, owner and resident artist is an incredibly talented lady and old friend! Bonus: got to spend time with sweet friend Marlene Kenney who came in to join the festivities! Happy Fall, Ya’ll!

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars for Sept 12 10 am-2 pm for Rack Up’s first ever Kid’s Only Market, where children take center stage to learn the art of business! I’ll be there with my great niece Hope who will be selling her vintage jewelry! Stop by and see what’s new!

08/26/2026

There’s still room for kid vendors for this special event! A $50 reservation fee will be refunded when your kids show up to work their booths. BONUS: It falls on Flea Across Florida weekend where you can expect heavier than usual traffic on Hwy 90. Go see our friends at Rack Up today and pick up an application form for more information!

08/25/2026

We’re ready! How about you???