Get your credit cards out, here is our guide to the best shopping to be found near to Anna Maria Island. All three options are within a short drive, so program the sat-nav, put on some comfortable shoes, and get shopping!
DeSoto Mall
With more than 100 stores under one roof, DeSoto Square has all you could possibly need. Favorite department stores include Macy's, Dillard's, JCPenney, and Sears and many others from women's and men's fashion, health and beauty, electrical goods and with many restaurants in a large food hall.
DeSoto Square is easy to find. The mall is located at the intersection of US 301 Blvd West and US 41 in Bradenton, off the Cortez Road. The mall is open Mon to Sat 10am-9pm, and Sun 12pm-6pm. Call 941 747 5868 for more information.
Ellenton Factory Shops outlet mall - 5461 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton, FL 34222. Phone 941 723 1150.
This luxury outlet shopping destination has over 130 brand stores and attracts both tourists and local residents alike with over 4.4 million annual customers. Stores include designer apparel and sportswear, shoes, children's clothing and goods, luggage and leather, home fashions, jewelry and accessories and a large food hall with restaurants.
The mall is open Monday - Saturday, 10am-9pm, and Sunday 10am-7pm. It is closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
St Armand’s Circle
Drive south on Gulf Drive South, all the way through Longboat Key and over the bridge on to Lido Key. Follow signs for St Armand’s Circle. A classy shopping experience with exclusive stores, galleries, exotic boutiques, sophisticated restaurants and nightlife. While you’re there, remember to visit the center of St. Armand's Circle to see The Circus Ring of Fame, a 'sidewalk of circus stars'. You can also walk down to Lido Beach which reaches to South Lido Park, a fun-sun spot to explore nature trails, canoe, kayak, and picnic, with great views of the water. Highlights include Kilwin’s, a fabulous candy store with chocolate to die for, and some great shoe stores.
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I hope I can visit that DeSoto mall someday - I just love going into malls that have a lot of food choices in them. Also, that Circus Ring of Fame at St. Armand's Circle sounds quite a lot of fun to see, though the place sounds like it's mostly for kids and all.
Larissa Dobbin
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