Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2009 - (Page 31) shopping AIRBRUSH T-SHIRTS BY THE CREATIVE NATIVE 8208 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton 941-792-2777 www.creativenativeairdeziner.com Don’t forget your custom airbrushed Tshirt. 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 Tue. – Fri. 10am – 5:30pm; Sat. 9am – 4pm. Map grid C-5. ARTISTS’ GUILD GALLERY 5414 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach 941-778-1788 www.amiartistsguildgallery.com Non-profit gallery run by Guild members features local artists’ work; original paintings, photography, fine crafts, jewelry, cards, and prints including local scenes. Free monthly demonstrations and featured artists’ openings. Map grid B-4. 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, as well as beach wedding dresses. “Something for everyone”. Located at Manatee Public Beach. Open 9am daily. Map grid B-4. DESOTO SQUARE MALL 303 US 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton 941-747-5868, www.desoto-square.com Anchor stores include Dillard’s, Sears, Macy’s, J C P e n n e y, Victoria’s Secret, Old Navy, and many more. Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 9pm; Sun. 12pm – 6pm. Map grid E-5. EGRET’S LANDING 5602 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach 941-778-3878, www.thewhiteegret.com Take a look at the colorful collection of stylish furniture, soft furnishings, fabrics, lamps, artworks, accessories and coastal living décor. Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 6pm. Map grid B-4. 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, greeting cards and more. Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 6pm; Sun. 12pm – 5pm. Map grid A-4. 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 Tue. – Sat. 7am – 5pm; Sun. 8am – 4pm. Map grid A-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. 9:30am – 5pm. Map grid B-4. MAIN STREET AT LAKEWOOD RANCH 8131 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch 941-552-2706 www.shoplakewoodranchmainstreet.net A fashionable shopping district, with an intimate small-town village theme, featuring over 30 stylish boutiques and restaurants, a world-class salon & spa, as well as a confectionery boutique with over 200 candies and a fabulous ice cream store. “Main Street truly is an experience that’s anything but ordinary.” Map grid H-7. 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. 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. The entire Flea Market is open Fri. – Sun. year-round and Wed. seasonally from Nov. – Apr. The Plaza is open Tue. – Sun. yearround. Map grid D-5. Reader response 1. See ad on page 32. 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 stuff. Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 5:30 pm; Sun. 1pm – 5pm. Map grid B-4. SWEET PEA’S SAMPLINGS 5350 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 941-778-8300, www.holmesbeachfl.net Sweet Pea’s specializes in chocolates, wine, champagne, teas, cookies and gifts. Florida’s only ultra-premium tropical, citrus and berry winery. 100% fruit! “Finally, wines that taste good!” Map grid B-4. VILLAGE OF THE ARTS – AN ARTIST COMMUNITY 926 – 12th St. W., Bradenton 941-747-8056, www.villageofthearts.com Bradenton’s downtown district where artists live and work. Interactive map online. First Fri. of the month 6pm – 9:30pm; first Saturday 11am – 4pm. This popular First Friday monthly ArtWalk is alive with hundreds of shoppers and art lovers strolling from exhibit to exhibit. Most venues are open every Fri. & Sat. Map grid D-4. WEST COAST SURF SHOP 3902 Gulf Dr. N., Holmes Beach 941-778-1001 “Florida’s oldest surf shop circa 1964.” Largest selection of swimwear, sportswear, surfboards, skimboards, skateboards, accessories, sunglasses and sandals. Open Mon. – Thur. 9:30am – 6:30pm; Fri. ‘til 5:30 pm; Sat. ‘til 5pm; Sun. 10am – 4:30pm. Map grid B-4. WHITE EGRET 10006 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria 941-778-3782, www.thewhiteegret.com Browse through our coastal home store full of original treasures, including home accessories, bed and bath goods, candles, floral, tabletop products, linens and more. Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 6pm; Sun. 12pm – 5pm. Map grid A-4. MARIPOSA NURSERY & GARDEN GIFT CENTER 5020 Lorraine Rd., Bradenton 941-747-0499, www.mariposanursery.com “A one-stop garden adventure. It’s an awesome experience!” Over 20 acres to explore. More than 500 varieties of indoor/outdoor shade plants, orchids, bromeliads, etc. Unique gift shop. Map grid H-5. MIDWAY FLEA MARKET 10816 US 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. MIXON FRUIT FARMS 2712 – 26th Ave. E., Bradenton 941-748-5829, www.mixon.com Newly expanded 14,000 sq. ft. 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. 10am – 5pm; May – Oct.: Tue. – Sat. 10am – 3pm. Map grid F-5. PRIME OUTLETS ELLENTON 5461 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton 941-723-1150, www.primeoutlets.com Largest outlet on the Gulf Coast. More than 130 designer and brandname stores including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach Factory and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 9pm; Sun. 10am – 7pm. Map grid F-3. 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, an airbrushed t-shirt, a seashell. 31 http://www.jnjgraphics.com http://www.redbarnfleamarket.com http://www.creativenativeairdeziner.com http://www.shoplakewoodranchmainstreet.net http://www.amiartistsguildgallery.com http://www.holmesbeachfl.net http://www.mariposanursery.com http://www.desoto-square.com http://www.villageofthearts.com http://www.thewhiteegret.com http://www.mixon.com http://www.thewhiteegret.com http://www.primeoutlets.com http://www.thewhiteegret.com http://www.annamariacafe.com
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