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 A selection of garden tools by Bunsch
This is a fine place to shop for better quality souvenirs of your visit. I wound up with a charming print ($25.00, matted) and some gardener's hand cream which smelled too good to pass up.
Good shopping, in Sarasota as elsewhere, isn't cheap. Theme: GiftsAddress: 7459 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton FL 34209Phone: (941) 761-3548Directions: Corner, 75th AvenueWebsite: www.RobynsNestInc.com
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With over 135 stores this is one of Florida's great outlet malls - although this one is the biggest one I've ever been too.
Lots of designer duds from names and stores like Off-Sax Avenue, llen Tracy, Donna Karan, Mark, Strike and Four, Escada, and more. Has other stuff too of course Leave a Comment Theme: Department StoreAddress: 5461 Factory Shops Blvd. Ellenton, FL 34222Phone: (888) 260-7608Directions: Just off I-75 in Ellenton. Exit 43
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 A little souvenir by Bunsch
If it involves cats, this store probably carries it. Theme: OtherAddress: 9 Fillmore Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236Phone: 941-388-3021Directions: St. Armand's CircleWebsite: www.thetabbycat.net
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A small neighborhood of homes that have been converted into artist shops and studios featuring over 30 artists.
Many Galleries and Studios are open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11AM to 5 PM. All are open on the Third Friday of every month from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Directions.
From I-75
Take exit 39 (Fruitville Road) west, approximately 6 miles to HWY 301 (Washington Blvd.)
Turn left (south) onto 301. Go 3 blocks. Turn right onto Adams lane.
From US 41 - From points South....
Follow US 41 to the Y in the road at HWY 301. Follow the signs for 301.
Go about 5 blocks and turn left onto either Morrill St. or Adams Lane.
From US 41 - from points North....
Follow US 41 to Fruitville Rd. Turn left onto Fruitville Rd. and go approximately one mile to HWY 301.
Turn right onto 301, go 4 blocks to either Adams Lane or Morrill St. and turn right.
It's artwork - items from $10 to thousands of dollars. Leave a Comment
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 a nice place to walk
around and be lazy by sarahjayn
I would definitely go visit the store Jamaican Me Crazy. I'm serious. I always avoided this place because it seemed so . . . stupid. Plus, the name - c'mon, what's up with that? However, when my German friend came to visit me he really wanted to go inside, and I'm glad he made me.
The people who work here are nuts - in a good way. Ravenous to sell you anything from a rubber chicken to a really beautiful carved bowl, they'll tell you anything and everything about the product they're hocking. Also, they know quite a lot about the town itself and they're located next to a great pizzeria. There's plenty of tropical trinkets here to remember your stay on the bay, too. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Cross the bridge from the mainland to Lido Key and keep heading straight. You will find yourself running into St. Armand's.
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A popular and progressive flea market, with over 650 unique retail shops and flea market-style booths. Lots of bargain hunting and family fun!
Hours
Entire Flea Market:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
(Open Wednesdays from November thru April)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Barn Plaza:
Tuesday - Sunday (Closed Monday)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Leave a Comment
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More upscale shopping. No mall rats found here, where the anchor stores are Saks 5th ave and Macy's. Dillards is also here, as well as some specialty shops such as Williams Sonoma. Some great food in here too. Very accessible, plenty of parking, easy to get in and out quick.
everything and anything. It's a mall
Like St Armands Circle, this is high end shopping. Don't expect flea market prices. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Siesta dr and Us 41
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 It doesn't look like much, but
. . . by sarahjayn
Also, there's a pretty big Florida History / Culture section on the second floor that is well worth a go-round.
The third floor is full of used books, records, and whatnot. There's some antique / hard-to-find / out-of-prints up here, too, but you have to look. The staff - on all floors - is really helpful and nice.
Also, there's cats that wander about the place, so you can make a furry friend as you look for books.
You'll find something here - I always leave with an arm full at least.
If you're visiting Florida, don't waste your money on an alligator-shaped snow globe to remember your trip. Buy a Florida book from this place instead! (Though, truth be known, I love all the kitchy Florida garbage . . . I have a ceramic gator that holds my paperclips. The books are so cheap here, though, you can buy that crap AND some fabulous Florida books!)
Cheapest books youi'll ever buy - but it's easy to spend a lot here. Temptations are all around! Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: Main Bookshop, 1962 Main St., Sarasota, FLPhone: 941-366-7653Directions: On Main Street in downtown Sarasota, South of the airport. Right across the street from the Regal movie theatre.Website: http://www.mainbookshop.com/
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Rocketman has moved from Siests Key Village to a strip mall on the left just before the Stickney Point bridge...still the best place for all cool drum circle paraphenalia!
drums. head shop stuff, jewelry, incense,indian blankets wall hangings, tee shirts, footbags..basically all things hip
normal pricing Theme: Other
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If you don't mind the stigma of shopping at a used clothing store, check out the numerous goodwills around Sarasota. Because of the unusual economics of Florida (people move down to smaller retirement homes, or worse, die, and donate all kinds of good stuff to charity), the goodwill stores are filled to the brim with lots of good quality clothing.
If you forgot or don't want to pack something, it's a great place to pick up cheap, temporary clothing, that you can donate back when you leave!
Clothing. Don't bother with the larger items like appliances. Occasionally a good book can be had too.
Much less than retail. I bought an almost new pair of dockers slacks for 4 bucks! Leave a Comment Theme: Discount StoreAddress: All over town, check the phone book!
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