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CityPlace, West Palm Beach SOCIAL BUZZ Diana Kelly Buchanan on shopping in Florida: On St. Armands in Sarasota, I love Tracy Negoshian’s new store. She has three flagship stores here in Florida now (Naples, St. Pete and Sarasota) and I love supporting a Florida designer! Diana Kelly Buchanan is a Sarasota-based designer of women’s shoes and accessories. @dianaekelly @dianaekelly Top Shopping Destinations Search {Shopping} at VISITFLORIDA.com Many Florida shopping spots offer more than retail therapy. Attractions in their own right, these shopping centers have tempting extras to entice Ferragamo-loving fashionistas, bargain hunters and souvenir seekers to stick around after their sprees. Find everything from restaurants, bars and gelaterias to free concerts, Cirque du Soleil shows and luxury bowling. And don’t forget to pack light–you’ll need extra room for all your treasures. CityPlace in West Palm Beach Yes, it offers great shopping and dining, but the open-air CityPlace is also known for its ambience: think Italian plazas, sidewalk cafés, gelaterias and fountain shows set to music. Shop a mix of national stores, such as Macy’s, Restoration Hardware and Anthropologie, along with locally owned boutiques. Entertainment options include an IMAX movie theater, a comedy club, the Harriett Himmel Theater and free concerts on the main plaza. For a luxury bowling, dining and nightlife experience, head to Revolutions at CityPlace, where you’re invited to “Eat. Drink. Rock & Bowl.” Sawgrass Mills near Fort Lauderdale Outlet shops mix with luxury retailers in this giant, sprawling mall. With more than 350 stores, Sawgrass Mills claims to be the country’s largest outlet and value shopping destination. Because of its size, Sawgrass Mills is divided into three parts. First, there’s the main mall. Next, the Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass features upscale restaurants and 40-plus exclusive outlets like Burberry, Diane von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo and Prada. Finally, the Oasis is an open-air area with shops and outlets such as Nordstrom Rack, restaurants, the Game Room Restaurant and Arcade, the Billiard Club and an IMAX movie theater. The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills, Near Fort Lauderdale Destin Commons This family-friendly outdoor shopping complex in Destin houses 90-plus stores and restaurants, including Bass Pro Shops, H&M, Sephora, Williams-Sonoma and Chico’s, as well as Smashburger and World of Beer. There are regular concerts, festivals and a movie theater. Younger kids will love the soft play area, miniature train and splash fountains. Disney Springs While the 12-room World of Disney store is the world’s largest Disney character-themed outfi tter, the surrounding stores at Disney Springs rival those found in upscale retail centers around the country. Plan to spend the evening here. There are 104 shops and 50 places to dine, including themed bars, clubs and restaurants such as Food Truck Park and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, modeled after the ex-home of Indiana Jones’ pilot. Also enjoy concerts, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil, a movie theater and Splitsville Luxury Lanes. Destin Commons World of Disney at Disney Springs Jacksonville Landing “The Landing” is a popular shopping, dining and entertainment complex on the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville. Here you can find that perfect local souvenir, like handcrafted jewelry, artwork or Jacksonville Jaguars football gear. There’s also an art center, spa, eight full-service restaurants and a nightclub. Yearly, the venue hosts more than 600 events, including free weekly concerts, festivals, and annual celebrations such as a Fourth of July fireworks show. You can even dock your boat. Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach At 52,000 square feet, the flagship Ron Jon store on North Atlantic Avenue is the largest surf shop in the world. Browse two floors of surfboards, skateboards, clothing, swimsuits, flip flops, accessories and souvenirs. It’s open 24 hours a day, every day. Next door at Ron Jon’s Watersports, you can rent surfboards, paddleboards, beach bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas and more. St. Armands Circle in Sarasota Just a short walk from Lido Beach, this upscale shopping and dining district has an island vibe that comes across in its boutiques, art galleries, open-air restaurants and ice cream shops. At the FantaSea coastal home store, you’ll find home decor, art, jewelry and gifts inspired by seashells, starfish, mermaids and sand dollars. Across the way at Shore, pick up cool swimwear, cover-ups, clothing and accessories, and then head upstairs to Shore Diner, a modern beach café overlooking the Circle. Other shops include Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer. St. Armands is also home to The Met, one of the city’s top spas and fashion houses.
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