Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2008 - (Page 33) TIME to treat yourself Shopping Ginny’s & Jane E’s at the Old I.G.A. 9807 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria, 941-778-3170 www.annamariacafe.com Internet café and bakery complemented by eclectic art, garden, lanai/patio and café furniture, complete with fresh produce and tropical flowers. Coffee, teas and breakfast/lunch served all day. Open Tues. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Map grid A-4. MUST-HAVE SOUVENIRS A prehistoric shark tooth Key lime margarita mix A piece of local art A seafood recipe A bag of oranges A new swimsuit A stuffed manatee A seashell Airbrush T-Shirts by the Creative Native 8208 Cortez Rd. W., Ste. 5 Bradenton, 941-792-2777 www.creativenativeairdeziner.com Don’t forget your custom airbrushed T-shirt. Speak with local artist Phil Babas and design your own souvenir T-shirt. Many other handmade tropical gifts and paintings are available as well. Open Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Map grid C-5. Red Barn Flea Market 1707 First St. E., Bradenton 941-747-3794, 800-274-FLEA www.redbarnfleamarket.com One of Florida’s most popular flea markets. Now 80,000 sq. ft. of air conditioning. More than 600 unique retail stores and flea market-style booths. Enjoy family fun, bargain hunting, farm-fresh produce and more. Flea market: Open Fri. - Sun. year-round and Wed. seasonally from Nov. - April. Plaza: Open Tues. - Sun. year-round. Map grid D-5. Reader Response 2. See ad on page 34. Beach Shop 4000 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-5442 Award-winning beach shop. Beachwear, gifts, sundries, souvenirs, beach toys, turquoise jewelry, men’s and women’s apparel. “Something for everyone.” Located at Manatee Public Beach. Opens 9 a.m. daily. Map grid B-4. J & J Graphics Screen Printing, Inc. 5304 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 941-778-6541 www.jnjgraphics.com Come and visit their store in Holmes Beach where they carry T-shirts and apparel with souvenir Anna Maria Island logos. Custom screen printing for your reunions. Open Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Map grid B-4. Sand Dollar Gift Shop 5302 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, 941-778-2024 The trendiest store on the island. This boutique is packed with clothing, jewelry, home décor, candies and the coolest of stuff. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. Map grid B-4. Desoto Square Mall 303 U.S. 301 Blvd. W. Bradenton, 941-747-5868 www.desoto-square.com For a present that fits in the palm of your hand, the Simon Giftcard boasts benefits of enormous proportions. Available for purchase at Simon Guest services in the center of the mall. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. 9 p.m.; Sun. noon - 6 p.m. Map grid E-5. Village of the Arts An Artist Community 926 - 12th St. W., Bradenton 941-747-8056 www.manateearts.org Art Walks first Fri. and Sat. of the month. Galleries and shops open Fri. and Sat. Call galleries for hours. Map grid D-4. Museum & Attraction Gift Shops TAKE A TREASURE HOME WITH YOU South Florida Museum 201 - 10th St. W., Bradenton 941-746-4131 ext. 28 store@southfloridamuseum.org Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m; Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m; Sun. noon - 5 p.m. Midway Flea Market 10816 U.S. 41, Palmetto 941-723-6000 Clean, modern and open year ’round to the public. “Where looking is fun and shopping is enjoyable.” Check out hundreds of booths of all interests. Delicious food from vendors, entertainment and something new arriving all the time. Map grid E-2. West Coast Surf Shop 3902 Gulf Dr. N., Holmes Beach, 941-778-1001 “Florida’s oldest surf shop circa 1964.” Largest selection of swimwear, swimwear separates with large cup sizes, sportswear, surfboards, skimboards, skateboards, accessories, sunglasses and sandals. Open Mon. - Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Fri. ‘til 5:30 p.m.; Sat. ‘til 5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Map grid B-4. The Egret’s Landing 5602 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, 941-778-2878 www.thewhiteegret.com Take a look at the colorful collection of stylish furniture, soft furnishings, fabrics, lamps, artworks, accessories and coastal living décor. Interior decorating services are also available. Open Mon. Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Map grid B-4. Mixon Fruit Farms, Inc. 2712 - 26th Ave. E. Bradenton, 941-748-5829 www.mixon.com Newly expanded 14,000-foot gift shop offers a full selection of distinctive and unusual gifts, gourmet foods, Florida wines and fudge. The deli has a wonderful array of sandwiches, soups and salads. Open Nov. - Apr.: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; May - Oct.: Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Map grid F-5. G.WIZ The Hands-On Science Museum 1001 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, 941-309-4949 www.gwiz.org/giftshop.html Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m; Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m; Sun. noon - 6 p.m. The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota 941-359-5700 ext. 1110 www.ringling.org 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. The White Egret 10006 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria 941-778-3782 www.thewhiteegret.com Browse through their coastal home store, full of original treasures including home accessories, bed and bath goods, candles, floral, tabletop products, linens and more. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. noon 6 p.m. Map grid A-4. ANNA MARIA ISLAND LONGBOAT KEY BRADENTON & LAKEWOOD RANCH Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3701 Bayshore Rd., Sarasota 941-355-5305 www.sarasotajunglegardens.com 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. The Egret’s Nest 10010 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria, 941-778-8406 www.thewhiteegret.com Visit this island boutique, filled with coastal living gift ideas, a large collection of women’s clothing, unusual baby gifts, bath products, jewelry, greetings cards and more. Open Mon. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m. Map grid A-4. Prime Outlets Ellenton 5461 Factory Shops Blvd. Ellenton, 941-723-1150 www.primeoutlets.com Largest outlet on the Gulf Coast. Savings of 25-65% off at more than 130 designer and brand-name stores including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach Factory and Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Map grid F-3. Solomon’s Castle 4533 Solomon Rd., Ona 863-494-6077 www.solomonscastle.com Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.FloridasGulfIslands.com | Page 33 http://www.redbarnfleamarket.com http://www.creativenativeairdeziner.com http://www.annamariacafe.com http://www.jnjgraphics.com http://www.manateearts.org http://www.desoto-square.com http://www.gwiz.org/giftshop.html http://www.mixon.com http://www.ringling.org http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com http://www.primeoutlets.com http://www.solomonscastle.com http://www.FloridasGulfIslands.com
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