Although it's mostly overshadowed by St. Armand's Circle's huge assortment of upscale shops, Siesta Key's picturesque Siesta Village offers a beach-town assortment of charming shops and boutiques. Plus, just a stone's throw away from Sarasota makes this beach town the perfect vacation spot. On the first Friday of each month Sarasota's boutiques stay open late, and shoppers browse while checking out live performances on the street. For trendier art galleries and shops, try the blocks around Palm Avenue and Pineapple Avenue.
Employee Pick
Prime Outlets
5461 Factory Shops Boulevard, Ellenton
(941) 723-1150
www.primeoutlets.com
Siesta Key
St. Armand's Circle
300 Madison Drive, Sarasota
(941) 388-1554
www.starmandscircleassoc.com
Southgate Plaza
3501 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(941) 955-0900
www.westfield.com/southgate/
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