By Janet K. Keeler Sometimes a day at the mall is just what the doctor ordered. And The Falls in Kendall, south of Coral Gables, is an enticing mix of high-energy shopping and restorative hangouts. That’s because the open-air complex of 100-plus stores and restaurants is designed around water…
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By Janet K. Keeler Daytona Beach is mostly famous for things with wheels. The Daytona International Speedway hosts cars races during the year, the most famous being the Daytona 500 every February. There are also other types of races held at the Speedway, including Motocross and BMX competitions…
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By Janet K. Keeler Orlando International Premium Outlets may just have the best location of any shopping mall in the U.S.A. The complex has unmatched visibility, tucked as it is into a huge pie-shaped parcel where Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike meet. These are two of Florida’s busiest…
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By Janet K. Keeler When in Naples, shop upscale. That is easily accomplished at Waterside Shops on the Tamiami Trail, better known as U.S. 41. Naples, on the southwest Gulf of Mexico coast, has long been a haven for the wealthy to buy art and shop, and escape blustery weather up north. The…
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By Janet K. Keeler The best shopping complexes are something like vibrant towns and Coconut Point in Estero, near Fort Myers, is an example of that. Sure, there are plenty of businesses at which to beautify, fortify and spendify at this commercial hub, but creative thinking on the part of…
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If you want to shop, eat, and be entertained, these Florida malls are premier spots. These malls – in Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Manatee County, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Sarasota, St. Augustine, Tallahassee, Tampa, and Winter Park – have your shopping…
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By Vanessa Caceres Who doesn’t love fresh-air markets? They’re just the place to load up on produce, artisan and locally produced food, and unique jewelry and crafts. You get to listen to live music, try tasty samples, and enjoy the outdoors. All those highlights of fresh-air markets are what…
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If you're looking for beach communities in Florida where you can shop, dine and delight in nightlife, check out these sweet shores. A day at the beach can bring a special kind of pleasure. It satisfies a nameless hunger, quiets worries and lifts the heart – much like shoe-shopping or a plate of…
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By Dalia Colon Naples shopping can be as sophisticated as a night out at a high-end restaurant, as relaxed as a beach day or as family-friendly as a visit to the Naples Zoo. Known for its upscale clothing boutiques and art galleries, the town on the Gulf of Mexico offers a surprising array of…
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The only good thing about leaving Florida is that you can take a piece of it with you. By Jodi Mailander Farrell From urban to rural, beach to swamp, theme park to state park, the state’s ultimate takeaways deliver warmth long after memories of the sunshine have faded. Here are 10 Florida…
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