BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – A vibrant landmark in Bradenton is celebrating local pride, bringing color to town, and now featuring a familiar Suncoast staple.
Created by artists Brandon Higbee and Jorde, the mural outside the Chop Shop in Bradenton has quickly become a community gathering point and favorite photo backdrop. The artwork recently expanded to include the Suncoast View logo, with a Suncoast View reporter joining the artists on site to help paint and capture the creative process firsthand.
“The purpose of our mural was to celebrate Bradenton and add a little beauty to the town we love so much,” said Chop Shop owner Susan Higbee. “Seeing so many people stop to take pictures with it makes us so happy! That’s exactly what we hoped for when we created it. We love seeing our mural become a part of our community.”
Higbee noted the piece has already drawn widespread local admiration, including officers with the Bradenton Police Department who regularly stop by to snap photos with their cruisers parked in front of the colorful wall.
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