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  FLORIDA TRAVEL & LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE
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SHOPPING
 
bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes)Island Visions - Matlacha

Visions is a nature themed shop featuring an entertaining mix of locally created art and unique items from around the globe.  Steve and Lisa have fashioned a joyous tropical atmosphere where they can be seen daily crafting jewelry using a distinct mix of tumbled glass, sterling silver and beadworks. Steve's mosaic works incorporate a marvelous fusion of glass, tile and inlay to bring SW Florida themes to life.  Examples of exceptional local talent on display include Angie Chestnut's landscape photography, the colorful acrylics of Joan Roberts, underwater photography by Gregory Sweeney, Dr. Ed Guttery's Gyataku fish prints and fused glass and silver jewelry from Jimmie Chew.

phone 239-282-0452
website www.island-visions.com
 
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bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes)Bert's Pine Bay Gallery - Matlacha

Bert's Pine Bay Gallery & Gifts is a charming historic cottage, perched at the northeast foot of the Matlacha  Bridge, overlooking Matlacha Pass.  Visitors and locals alike enjoy returning often to peruse local art , pick up a pair of popular Crocs footwear, browse through the array of antiques or stock up on fabulous Bert's Shirts , hats, etc.. Over 30 artists are represented at Pine Bay, some of whom will be featured during the coming months at Artist Openings.

phone 239-283-1335
website www.bertsgallery.com
  
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bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes)Dick's Shoes - Venice
Visit our website for more information.
phone 941-488-4999
website www.dicksshoes.com
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bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes)Peddler's Boutique - Arcadia
Home to chic, trendy and traditional items. Featuring Brighton and Vera Bradley.
phone 863-494-9904
website www.peddlersboutique.com
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bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes)Traders Hitching Post - Matlacha

Located in Matlacha, (mat-la-shay) a small rustic Southwest Florida fishing village.  In an area where the Calusa Indians made some of the barrier islands their home during the 1500-1800's.  Matlacha is still one of Florida's last, non commercially developed islands along the southwest coast

 
phone 239-283-4040
website www.tradershitchingpost.com
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bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes)Magnolia Antique Mall - Ellenton
Located at 3411 US Hwy 301N in Ellenton about 1 mile West of I-75 at exit 224. Mall hours Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm & Sun Noon-5pm. Multi-dealer mall offering Antiques, Collectibles, Fine gifts, Howard’s Refinishing Products and Gift Certificates. Bradenton Herald Readers’ Preference 2007 Awards Winner.
phone 941-722-9500
website n/a

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bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes) Morton's Gourmet Market - Sarasota

Morton’s Gourmet Market is Sarasota’s premiere full-service specialty food store that offers a wide variety of products and services including: a bakery & coffee shop, prime meats & seafood, from-scratch prepared meals, an extensive fine wine selection, gift baskets, cheese & patés from around the world, the area’s best deli, gourmet groceries & goodies, and a full-service catering department.

phone 941-955-9856
website

www.mortonsmarket.com

bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes)Roger's Christmas House - Brooksville

Rogers' Christmas House is THE place to shop for all of your special Christmas needs! Now is the time! Santa is almost here again and you know you're looking for those final finishing touches for your hard to fill holiday decorating needs. We have that special something that you've been yearning for right here at Rogers' Christmas House Village... Five houses filled to the brim with decorative items and gifts.

phone 352-796-2415
website

www.rogerschristmashouse.com

bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes) Shops on Sanibel - Sanibel

Did you know that shopping on Sanibel Island ranks as one of the top five pastimes among island guests? That's because Sanibel Island shopping uncovers treasures unique to our island paradise. The Shop On Sanibel Centers' boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, specialty shops, and services await your discovery. The centers are all within a mile of each other, so it's easy to bike or drive to your Sanibel shopping destination. And, they’re all just a click away online.

phone 239-472-2783
website

www.shoponsanibel.com

bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes) The Shops at Midtown Miami - Miami

The Shops at Midtown Miami is located on the corner of NE 36th Street and North Miami Avenue, just north of Downtown Miami. Occupying 26 acres of urban space in the midst of Miami's art district, just minutes from downtown, the 633,754 square foot shopping center will consists of three blocks - each with its own architectural flair and a blend of value retail and local high-end offerings. In addition to a number of specialty shops and lifestyle retailers, the center offers consumers national anchors including Target, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, West Elm and Loehmann's.

phone 305-573-3371
website

www.shopmidtownmiami.com

bullet_tri.gif (98 bytes)Beads On The Avenue - Delray

Beads on the Ave welcomes all current beaders to come join the avid beaders group on Wednesday nights for Happy Hour!  From  6-8pm, we serve drinks and appetizers while we all sit  around, chat, and most importantly.....BEAD!! The onsite store features a varied selection of precious and semi-precious stones.

phone 561-278-6977
website http://www.beadsontheave.com/
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Read articles featuring shopping related stories published in Florida Travel & Lifestyles Magazine.

• Orlando's Shopping Experience - p 79
• Shopping venues - p 118

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