Shop Venice, Nokomis and Sarasota

Downtown Venice

Natives and visitors alike venture down Venice, Miami and Tampa Avenues – All parallel streets filled with restaurants, gift shops, clothing stores and furniture boutiques. With places like Sea Pleasures and Treasures, the Soda Fountain, or St Marco Boutique -- View a full shopping directory here, and enjoy a full day’s worth of exploring.

Events and activities circle around this Venice Island street often, like the Kids scavenger hunt, occasional sidewalk sales and art festivals. You will also find Centennial Park on Venice Ave where you can frequently listen to live music, and families can run around in the Water Fountains.

Westfield Mall Sarasota Square

Open daily, Sarasota Square has a food court, children's play area, AMC movie theatre and a variety of stores. Visit their website to find deals and events going on. This mall is 9 miles away, or about 15 minutes. Head North on Route 41/Tamiami Trail and it will be on your Right.

Sarasota - UTC Mall

Open daily, The Mall at UTC is the dominant fashion destination in Sarasota. This two-story mall includes a children’s play area, wide variety of dining, and over 100 stores. UTC is 20 miles away or about a 30 minute drive.

Ellenton Outlets

Open daily, shop over 130 designer and name brand outlets for huge savings. You will also find a large food court and children’s play area. The Outlets are 30 miles or about a 35 minute drive from the Resort.