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A PLACE IN THE SUN

A PLACE IN THE SUN

Shopping Paradise

CLIFFORD PICKETT

FROM THE BEACH TO THE BALLROOM, FIND WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE ANY OCCASION SPARKLE AT NAPLES’ WIDE SELECTION OF SHOPPING DESTINATIONS

Mercato

Shopping Guide

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Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt

A Mediterranean-style setting provides a relaxing ambiance at Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, where visitors discover unique stores like Zazou, Naples Wine Collection, Kathryn’s Collection, and Pop Toy Company, plus upscale consignment shops True Fashionistas and Designer Divas. Grab a bite at Flaco’s or Havana Blue. If fresh honey, baked goods, and flowers are what you seek, the Shoppes host a year-round farmer’s market. (Vanderbilt Beach Road at Airport-Pulling Road, shopvanderbilt.com)

Mercato

Mercato is home to perennial fashion favorites such as Tommy Bahama, Jos. A. Bank, and Nordstrom Rack, and unique finds like Lu Lu Belle of Naples children’s boutique. This lifestyle center also holds Cariloha Bamboo, an eco-friendly home store, Whole Foods, East West Fine Art, Paper Source, and Naples Art Factory. Mercato has more than 15 places to eat, drink, or indulge in a treat, as well as the state-of-the art Silverspot Cinema. (U.S. 41 north of Vanderbilt Beach Road, mercatoshops.com)

Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt

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Fifth Avenue South

Waterside Shops

At the south end of Pelican Bay, Waterside Shops has 60 shops and restaurants—anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue—which draw affluent shoppers to Carolina Herrera, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, L’Occitane, and Johnny Was. Many other popular stores offer something for everyone in the family, including Anthropologie, Apple, The Beach House of Naples, Pottery Barn, Lilly Pulitzer, La Maison Yamron, and Tesla. (U.S. 41 at Seagate Drive, watersideshops.com)

Village Shops on Venetian Bay

More than 30 upscale shops are set in the oldworld ambience of the Village Shops on Venetian Bay, a waterfront shopping destination. Meander through upscale shops A Horse of a Different Color, Wildflower, Teruzzi menswear, Sara Campbell, Dana Tyler, Casanova Venetian Glass & Art, and Sukie’s Wine Shop; you’ll also find names you know, including J. McLaughlin, Sperry, and Tommy Bahama. (Gulf Shore Boulevard North at Park Shore, venetianvillage. com)

Third Street South

Tin City

Tin City—a kitschy, fun-filled destination for the whole family and for your Northern visitors—is a collection of colorful, tin-roofed old Florida buildings on the Gordon River. A former oyster- and clam-processing plant, it offers more than 30 unique, locally owned shops, two restaurants, and water-based adventures and boat rides. (Fifth Avenue South and Twelfth Street South, tincityofnaples.com)

Head to downtown’s Third Street South for fashions from the renowned luxury boutique for men and women, Marissa Collections. From surfer threads to classic looks, there are endless options along the promenade, including Maus & Hoffman, John Craig Clothier, and C. Orrico, a Lilly Village Shops on Venetian Bay Pulitzer boutique. This sophisticated destination for art, antiques, home and garden decor, gourmet food and wine, and jewelry boasts award-winning dining at Campiello Ristorante & Bar, Sea Salt, Jane’s Garden Café on Third, Ridgway Bar & Grill, and The Continental. (thirdstreetsouth.com) Fifth Avenue South Nearby Fifth Avenue South, Naples’ historic business district, encompasses three dozen restaurants and cafés, as well as a dazzling

Waterside Shops

Coastland Center

Coastland Center, Naples’ only indoor shopping mall, lets you beat the heat or rain while perusing goods at Dillard’s, Macy’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and Hallmark, or relaxing in an oversized, reclining leather seat at CMX CinéBistro Coastland. (1900 Tamiami Trail N., coastlandcenter.com)

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Miromar Outlets

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collection of galleries, jewelry and clothing boutiques, and health, beauty, and wellness offerings. You’ll discover Alice Simone, Arabesque of Naples stationer, Giggle Moon children’s wear, The Englishman Fine Art, Kaleidoscope Home, Lovejoy Antiques, Port Royal Jewelers, and Bluemercury. Hungry shoppers don’t need to leave the avenue. Delectable dining choices include Sails, Brambles English Tearoom, The French Brasserie Rustique, Pazzo! Italian Café, BiCE Ristorante, and a whole lot more. (fifthavenuesouth.com) Marco Island Marco visitors and locals agree that Beach Daisy, on the south end of the island, is a favorite for women’s clothing and accessories, while Island Style—on the northern tip—is a go-to for resort wear and shoes. The Esplanade Shoppes on Smokehouse Bay includes mulitfamily residences and a marina, as well as Island Cheese Company, Butterfly Beach, and a yoga studio. (esplanadeshoppesatmarcoisland.com) Coconut Point Coconut Point is a picturesque outdoor mall featuring more than 110 stores including Dillard’s, Apple, Michael Kors, J. Jill, Sephora, Tervis, and Barnes & Noble, as

Coconut Point

well as restaurants surrounding several acres of lakes with a boardwalk. You’ll also discover little gems like Local Honey and Naples Soap Company. Before a show at the 16-screen Regal Coconut Point, indulge at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, South Fork Grille, or Marlin Bar, or grab a bite at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. (Estero, Fashion Drive off U.S. 41, simon. com/mall/coconut-point)

Miromar Outlets Miromar Outlets’ store directory is like music to discount shoppers’ ears: Columbia Sportswear, Talbots, Reebok, Vans, Vineyard Vines, Levi’s, Guess, and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. There are more than 140 designer and brandname outlets for the home and everyone in the family. Sweetslovers also make regular treks to patronize Norman Love Confections and Le Macaron French Pastries. There are 16 rock climbing FunWalls at the award-winning Playland. (Estero, Corkscrew Road, miromaroutlets.com)

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