Sarasota shopping is perhaps the most diverse of its kind. Even major metropolitan areas cannot compare to the variety and closeness of stores. Saks? Got it. Burlington? Yup. Thrift stores? Too many to name. Antiques? You won't believe the quality. Art galleries? I can think of ten on one street alone.

     Below you will find links to some of the best shopping anywhere in Florida:

• Siesta Key - Shell shops, jewelry, island attire, artisans and nic-nacs abound.
• St. Armands Circle - OK, it's a little fancy, but they even have their own parfumerie.
• Downtown Sarasota - Art galleries, imports, bookstores and more.
• On the Mainland - Saks, Macy's, thrift stores, music stores, malls and some great mom-and-pops.