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SHOPPING, NAPLES • VISIT FLORIDA

SHOPPING boutiques. For something entirely different, Bradenton. Watch for news of art walk events
If you’re looking for unique buys, there’s hit the Shell Factory & Nature Park in North in downtown Fort Myers, Punta Gorda and
plenty of that in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers, where wildlife viewing and Sarasota.
In the Everglades territory, visit the Big family amusements enhance shopping for Bargain-seekers head to the factory outlet
Cypress Gallery in Ochopee, home to Clyde shells, jewelry and other Florida trinkets. malls: Naples Outlet Center, Miromar
Butcher, whose large-format art photog- The Fun Park activities include a zip line, Outlets in Estero, Sanibel Outlets in Fort
raphy captures the Everglades and other paddle and bumper boasts, playground and Myers and Ellenton Premium Outlets near
natural treasures. (He also has a gallery and climbing wall. Bradenton. Or check out the flea markets:
studio in Venice.) In Punta Gorda, downtown and Flamingo Island Flea Market in Bonita
In Naples, art galleries fill the downtown Fishermen’s Village present small, intimate Springs, Fleamasters Fleamarket in Fort
Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South shopping experiences. Hit Boca Grande on Myers, Sun Flea Market (with its own mini-
districts. At the latter, buy your designer Gasparilla Island for a charming historical amusement park) in Port Charlotte and Red
labels at Marissa Collections. Other popular twist to your shopping. Barn Flea Market in Bradenton.
outdoor shopping venues include The Village St. Armands Circle is Sarasota’s most well-
Shops on Venetian Bay, Waterside Shops and known address for upscale shopping in a
Mercato. On a budget? Look for like-new landscaped outdoor setting. The Mall at
INSIDER’S
cast-offs in the area’s consignment shops. University Town Center has shifted focus to
To the north in Bonita Springs, visit Sarasota’s eastern extremities. Farther yet to TIP
DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant in the east, the community of Lakewood Ranch
the Promenade at Bonita Bay. It is an is known for its delightful shops and restau-
You can’t leave Southwest Florida without
excellent place to dine and shop for food. rants on and around Main Street.
getting out on the water, whether it’s a
Coconut Point lays out a huge spread of big For genuine local souvenirs, head to the
paddleboard or kayak excursion, a shelling
box stores and fashion boutiques. region’s artist villages—Matlacha on Pine
or sightseeing tour, or a fishing charter.
Sanibel Island is known for its shell Island off Fort Myers, Towles Court in
shops, nature art galleries and resort wear Sarasota, and Village of the Arts in

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