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Longboat Key has shops in small collections sprinkled along
its entire length. The lush topical landscaped Avenue of the
Flowers is within a short walking distance with convenient
gourmet grocery and prescription stores, as well as exclusive
and casual shops offering the latest in women's and men's
fashion. A short drive away you quickly will discover St Armands
Circle, truly one of the most enchanting shopping experiences
in Florida. In fact, people come from all over the world to
shop at historic St. Armands Circle's eclectic fashion and
art boutiques, enjoy fine cuisine at sidewalk cafés,
and marvel at the surrounding lush gardens and many famous
artistic sculptures.
Just over the bridge is downtown Sarasota, offering three
wonderful and distinct shopping experiences. Separated by
two blocks is the Main Street collection, offering small-town
Americana shops and the Palm Avenue collection that is home
to the art galleries of many local and international artists.
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Antique enthusiasts, will love the offerings
in the third collection in the SoMa District on Pineapple
Avenue. Here, you'll find fine antiques to retro 1950s Florida
collectables. If you like "the best for less" shopping,
be sure to try the Prime Outlet, Ellenton mall that takes
shopping for bargains of top name brands to a new level of
luxury and value.
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Longboat Key
Collections
Avenue of the Flowers
525 Bay Isle Parkway, a short walk south of SeaSide Garden
Retreat
Located just off of Gulf of Mexico Drive one-half mile south
of SeaSide Garden Retreat (You drove past it!). It's almost
impossible to see from the road because it is one of the most
beautifully landscaped shopping areas on the island. It includes
a major grocery store (gourmet version) and drug store, Men's
and Women's apparel, restaurants and more. Stores include:
Publix Supermarket, Eckerd Drugs, Network Video, Brightwater
Boutique, Lifestyles, Philips Menswear, Susan Stribling's
New Traditions, Zodiac Fine Jewelry & Collectable. The
town Post Office is located on a side street off the north
end of these shops.
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The Centre Shops
5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 941-387-8298; a short
drive north
Located about mid-island are a collection of specialty boutiques
and restaurants. There are also numerous galleries and an
assortment of unique fashion boutiques. Centre Shops include
Rusticala Maureen & Martini Bar, Ciao Italila, Corbino
Galleries, Pelican's Purse, LaDeeDa, Wallace Fine Art, Just
T-Shirts & Beach Stuff, Longboat Resort Wear, and Exit
Art.
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St Armands Circle
300 Madison Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-1554 / www.starmandscircleassoc.com
St. Armands Circle, is located just over the bridge south
of SeaSide Garden Retreat. This historical district with its
Continental marketplace, lush tropical plants, courtyards
and antique statuary provides an unforgettable shopping experience
for visitors from all over the world. Here, you can spend
an entire day exploring over 150 upscale shops, boutiques,
galleries and fine restaurants. Enjoy the "best of the
best" shopping and dining experience that is uniquely
St. Armands For a complete list of Stores and Shops visit
their web site.
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Downtown
Sarasota Collections
Main Street Collection
Stroll the sidewalks of Main Street and enjoy their unique
small-town Americana shopping experience. Main Street, together
with Palm Avenue Collection, form the center of the art galleries
in Sarasota. Here you'll find paintings, photography, sculptures,
ceramics and designer jewelry, as well as, a good selection
of international fine art and crafts. You're invited by the
Downtown Association to their First Friday Walks, held on
the first Friday of the month from 6 - 9pm. Shops and galleries
on Main Street include Art Uptown, Gold Fish Galleries, 1369
Main Street Studios, Paradise Gallery, Santa Fe Trails Gallery,
Rousseau's, Siam Heritage.
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Palm Avenue Collection
www.palmavenue.net
Sarasota has a very active artist community with driven by
the internationally known Ringling School of Art. The works
of these local artists, as well as international artists are
on display in many well-designed galleries along historic
Palm Avenue. You'll be able to find unique gifts, special
art pieces, custom designed furniture, unique handmade jewelry,
European artifacts, and fine art oil paintings, and more You're
invited by the Palm Avenue Arts Alliance to their First Friday
Art Walks held on the first Friday of the month from 6 - 9pm.
Call 941-951-2314 for details. Shops and galleries on Palm
Avenue include A Step Above Gallery, Chasen Reed, The Heart
of Europe, Apple and Carpenter Gallery of Fine Arts, Classic
Design Group, Classic Imports, Coco Palm Gallery, The Golden
Image, Janet F. Post Jewelry, Inc., June Simmons Designs,
Whit's End, Galleria Silecchia, Palm Avenue Gallery, and Glass
Reflections / Showroom.
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The SoMa District
The SoMa district is located in downtown Sarasota and is bordered
by Pineapple and Orange Avenues and State Street. It is well
known for its collection of fine antique dealers. You're invited
by The SoMa District to spend an evening walking "back
in time" on the 2nd Friday of every month. The walks
are from 5:30PM-8PM. Stores include Denise Kowal & Sons
Jewelry, Sarasota Trading Company, Sonia's Antiques &
Collectables, Maison du Charme Linens, Jack Vinales 20th Century
Classics, The Chameleon Natural Boutique, Studio Snaidero,
The Pineapple House Collection, Burke & Company Fabulous
Finds, The Orange Pineapple, Kate, Belle de Jour, Willow 506,
Beauty and the Beads, Blue Art Design, Van Der Pol & McCoy
Linens, Arts & Antiques, The Eye of the Needle, New England
Antiques, Pineapple Bay Trading Company, Pineapple Holistic
Day Spa, and Laughlin's Luxury Lifestyles.
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Prime Outlet, Ellenton
5461 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton, FL 34222
888-260-7608 or 941-729-8615 / www.primeoutlets.com
Located 20 miles north of Sarasota, on I-75 at exit 43
If someone in your family finds it hard passing up a great
deal…be careful here. With the impressive brand name
stores arranged in a beautiful Caribbean village setting you
won't believe you're in an outlet mall until you look at the
discounts on the price tags. If you are seeking "the
best for less," you have many choices including Anne
Klein, Ann Taylor, Carole Little, Coastal Cotton, Dana Buchman,
Danskin, Donna Karan, DKNY Jeans, Ellen Tracy, Gap Outlet,
Geoffrey Beene, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Louis Feraud
Paris, Mark, Fore & Strike, Off 5th -Saks Fifth Avenue
Outlet, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Versace
Company Store, Perry Ellis, Reebok, Bugle Boy, OshKosh B'Gosh,
Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Ralph Lauren Footwear, Nine
West, Nike Factory Store, Coach, Black & Decker Factory
Store, Le Creuset Company, Royal Doulton, Villeroy & Boch,
The Waterford / Wedgewood Store, Golf Manufacturers Outlet,
Harry and David, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and several
others.
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Southgate Plaza
3501 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-955-0900.
Need a luxury mall shopping experience? Southgate Plaza is
the answer. It is located south of downtown Sarasota on U.S.
41 (Tamiami Trail) at Bee Ridge Road. Here you will find upscale
stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Burdines and Dillard's,
along with many specialty shops such as Ann Taylor, Banana
Republic, Eddie Bauer, The Gap, Swim 'n Sport, Talbots, Victoria's
Secret, Paradox Gallery, People's Pottery, Waldenbooks, Pottery
Barn, Restoration Hardware, Williams-Sonoma, Champs Sports,
Gymboree and several more. Open seven days a week.
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