Raw & Infused Honey
Florida's Gulf Coast Raw, Local Honey
Pure. Raw. Florida.
Heritage Bee Farm has been raising bees across Florida's Gulf Coast for decades — starting with two hives, and growing into roughly 3,000 colonies tended by our family of beekeepers. Every jar we bottle is raw, unfiltered, and true to what our bees and our region produce — nothing heated, nothing over-processed, nothing added.
Florida's landscape isn't one-note, and neither is our honey. Our colonies work citrus groves, saw palmetto flats, coastal mangrove stands, and open wildflower fields across Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, North Port, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Arcadia — right here on Florida's Suncoast — and each source gives its honey a character all its own.
Explore the full lineup below, from our ever-changing wildflower blend to single-source varieties like orange blossom, palmetto, and mangrove — plus infused flavors made the same honest way.
Where can I find raw, local honey near Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch?
Heritage Bee Farm honey is available online with nationwide shipping, at select Detwiler's Farm Market locations across the Sarasota area, or straight from the farm near Myakka City.
What makes honey have different varieties?
Honey's flavor, color, and character all come from the flowers our bees visit. Wildflower honey is a rich, ever-changing blend from whatever's blooming across the Suncoast. Orange blossom comes from Florida's citrus groves. Palmetto comes from the saw palmetto flats native to Florida scrubland. Mangrove is drawn from coastal mangrove stands along the Gulf. Every jar reflects the season and the source it came from.
Why did my honey turn cloudy or solid?
That's crystallization — a completely natural process for raw honey. A warm water bath will bring it back to liquid without damaging it
Is raw honey safe for children?
Raw honey should never be given to infants under 12 months due to the risk of botulism. It's generally fine for children over one year old
What does Palmetto or Mangrove honey taste like?
Palmetto honey has a mild, light amber character with a true taste of native Florida scrubland, very light and not overly sweet. Mangrove honey carries a distinctive coastal character shaped by the Gulf Coast stands it's drawn from. It has a light smooth taste