Sarasota Official Visitors Guide - (Page 57)

SHOPTALK STREET SMARTS Among Sarasota County's signature shopping experiences are the main street areas that invite people to stroll, dine, browse art galleries and take in live performances, all while enjoying the al fresco splendor of Sarasota County's year-round balmy climate. A stroll away from Sarasota Bay is the county's highly walkable Downtown Sarasota area, offering a pleasing blend of distinctive shops and art galleries, acclaimed restaurants and lively bars and nightclubs. A quick drive will bring the visitor to famed St. Armands Circle for a day of European-style shopping, dining in cozy cafes and maybe indulging in a day spa experience. To the south, shopping and sightseeing combine on the island of Venice, where 100+ unique shops, salons and other venues line charming boulevards, with dining and the renowned Venice Theatre in the mix. Specialty shops are only one feature of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch; this open-air center also boasts a pavilion hosting concerts and festivals. MARKET VALUE But speaking of markets, there's nothing quite like the Sarasota Farmers Market, which ﬁlls Downtown Sarasota's Lemon Avenue every Saturday morning with 70+ vendors and 5,000 square feet of fresh produce and plants, not to mention original and rare items sold by local artisans. Visitors can grab breakfast or lunch while they browse - food vendors sell everything from "We have hundreds of independently owned shops. So when you talk about shopping locally, you really do that here." - Kat Quast, Venice MainStreet freshly made crepes to sushi - while musicians ﬁll the air with tunes. For the mall minded, there are choices galore at Westfield Southgate, situated in the heart of town and offering an upscale, boutique shopping experience, with signature stores including Macy's, Dillard's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor and Williams Sonoma. Not to be outdone, Westfield Sarasota Square boasts an array of fashion, jewelry and specialty stores while being anchored by Sears, Macy's, JC Penney and Costco. Bargain hunters will want to head north to Ellenton Premium Outlets, home to 130 outlet stores including Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein. But for that one-of-akind item, check out Sarasota Architectural Salvage, a huge warehouse ﬁlled with vintage furniture, collectibles, items made from salvage and decorative accessories. Credit: Shoshannah White Photography Top: Shopping in Downtown Sarasota Above: Sarasota Architectural Salvage www.visitsarasota.org 53_57_SHOP_v2_100413.indd 53 Coming to Sarasota in fall 2014, the Mall at University Town Center will include fashion and lifestyle retailers along with a selection of full-service restaurants. The Ofﬁcial Sarasota County Visitors Guide 53 12/3/13 8:14 AM http://www.visitsarasota.org

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Transportation
Arts & Culture
Attractions
Map Of Sarasota County
Calendar of Events
Nature/Activities
Sports
Dining
Shopping
Golf
Weddings
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