Art Gallery (not museum)

Wyland Gallery

Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art; Selby Gallery

If art depicting the creatures of the sea tickles your fancy, dive into the Wyland Gallery on St. Armands. This octopus' garden showcases Wyland paintings, prints, sculpture and collectibles, as well as works by Jim Warren, James Coleman, John Pitre, William DeShazo, Guy Harvey and others.

Attraction for Kids

G.WIZ

Jungle Gardens; Mote Aquarium

G.WIZ offers an electric mix of education and entertainment at the edge of Sarasota Bay. Here, kids learn about Florida's natural environment, electricity, magnetism, sound and light-and the adults who take them get to feel like kids again. Gee whiz!

Beach

Siesta Key Public Beach

Crescent; Lido

Siesta Key's beaches are globally known for their dazzling white sands and silky smooth texture. Patrolled by lifeguards and close to food and facilities, Siesta's public beach is a great place to bring the kids, the surfboards, the kayaks, pails, chairs, hampers and umbrellas-and hunker down for a few heavenly hours.

GOODS & SERVICES

Hair Salon

Diane K

New York Hair; Yellow Strawberry

It's no secret?everybody loves Diane K's two Sarasota salons. Why? In a word, service. "Each stylist is fiercely dedicated to serving the client," says Diane. "Our clients are pampered from the moment they walk in."

Travel Agency

AAA

Admiral Travel; VIP World Travel

As a AAA member, you can buy earthquake insurance, plan an Amazon River cruise and plot a cross-country car trek. Walk into your local AAA with dreams of exploring the world, and walk out with the right tickets, maps and directions to do it.

Children's/Baby shop (not a department store)

Bennett's World for Children

Cuddlebugs; Gymboree; Little Bo-Tique

Bennett's World for Children offers an excellent selection of furniture, baby accessories, strollers, clothes and developmental toys. You'll find everything you need for any small, sweet and cuddly creature who happens to grace your life.

Skin Care

Diane K

Neoderm; The Met

Ramona "Monee" Arpin is a perfectionist. She's also a highly trained aesthetician who practices her trade at Diane K's downtown salon. The inventor of her own make-up, "Monee," and an international trainer for all Bio Jouvance products and treatments, Arpin recently added eyelash extension treatments to her spa menu.

Antique Shop

Sarasota Trading Company

Crissy Galleries; Jack Vinales

The folks at Sarasota Trading Company sell everything "unusual-new and old." We couldn't think of a better way to describe this enchanting shop filled with everything from antique Oriental furniture to vintage garden tools to handmade soaps and candles.

Bookstore

Barnes & NobleBorders; Main Book Shop

More than just a bookstore, Barnes & Noble is our version of the sidewalk café. Here you can anonymously meet a blind date, set up an impromptu business meeting and work furiously on your up-and-coming masterpiece. Oh-and buy a book, if you feel like it.

Bank

Bank of America

SunTrust; Wachovia

At Bank of America you can stash your money, secure a mortgage, buy an IRA, receive financial advice, obtain a credit card and direct your hard-earned pennies to a charitable effort. Did we mention the courteous tellers? A class act.

Florist

Beneva Flowers

Mr. Florist Plants N' Things; Tiger Lily

Need two live Maine lobsters delivered to your home in a steel cooking pot with lobster bibs, seafood forks and a long-stemmed candle? No problem-Beneva Flowers will even throw in the butter warmer. From flowers to fish, Beneva Flowers delivers deluxe romantic experiences.

Home Accessories

Home Goods

Pier One Imports; Robb & Stucky

What makes a home a home? All the good stuff inside, like designer towels, whimsical music boxes, sturdy garden tools and peach candles. Home Goods offers all things good to make your home your haven.

Furniture Store

Kanes of Sarasota

Baers; Haverty's; Robb & Stucky

In 1949 Ed and Alyce Kane opened a modest furniture store that soon outgrew itself. Now a popular name in town for home design and furnishings, Kanes features premier furniture and accessories, window and floor coverings and innovative interior design services.

Consignment Shop

Woman's Exchange

Designer Consigner; Laura Jean's Consignments

Established in 1962, this nonprofit shop directs a large portion of its proceeds to area cultural organizations. That means you can buy that vintage rhinestone necklace or Royal Grafton cup and saucer without guilt; it's good for the community, after all.

Gift Shop

Paradox
Annabelle's; Mary's On Main

Susan Griggs has filled her gallery with a creative mix of artwork, crafts, jewelry and home accessories. We're talking whimsy with a capital "W," and funky with a capital "F." Check out Griggs' outrageous teapots made of feathers, glass, ceramics and wood.

Swimsuits

Swim Mart

Le Tennique; Swim City

Did you know that the bikini debuted in 1946-the same year as the Bikini Island atomic bomb tests? For affordable designer swimwear, Swim Mart is da bomb-even if you don't wear bikinis.