Once you have observed the crazy tiled floor and the cozy decor, you'll discover the treasures of this old-fashioned store. Word lovers have the chance to access a very rich selection of books here, with various subjects such as fiction, travel, science and medicine, cuisine, history, business or biography. The goal? To increase customer's passion for reading! If you like enjoying a cup of local tea or artisanal coffee while reading, you'll find what you need: the Oxford Exchange also carries an amazing selection of those, to be enjoyed perched on a bar stool or comfortably reclined in a deep armchair.
The perfect spot for a cup of freshly brewed tea, cup of iced coffee and a fresh muffin while perusing shelves stocked with books, DVDs, posters, CDs and vintage vinyl is Mojo Books and Music. Located near the campus of the University of South Florida, the shop is a hub for students, locals, and anyone interested in selling, trading, and buying items. With an impressive inventory of new and used audio and visual entertainment, Mojo provides customers with more opportunities to find an elusive CD, rare book, vintage poster or vinyl collectables. - Vickie Ferguson
When looking for just the right piece of antique furniture or accessory for your home, or a special gift for an anniversary or special event, visit Wisteria. Their selection of items ranges from French buffets and Italian dressers to Asian tables and American vanities. Choose antique furniture pieces for the home as well as decorative items for the patio and garden. Serving the Tampa area since 2004, Wisteria has an impressive selection that includes items dating from the late 1800s to more modern, eclectic, one-of-a-kind original oil paintings, cloisonné ornaments, jewelry and decorative ceramic pieces. -Vickie Ferguson
For all of your culinary needs when it comes to preparing dishes using rich, savory spices, the place to go is the Spice & Tea Exchange at Johns Pass Village. Inside the shop, senses are pleasantly surprised with the aroma of freshly prepared herbs and spices. The shop has an assortment of savory gourmet teas, sugar, exotic rice, blended rubs, and sea salts. The exchange also carries a line of dry goods and accessories tea accessories, mills and grinders, spice racks, and mortars and pestles. Gift certificates and gift boxes with assorted spices and blends are available for individual or corporate orders. - Vickie Ferguson
Windworks, located at Johns Pass Village, specializes in anything and everything to do with wind-related items for individuals and to enhance front or backyard landscaping. The store features a wide selection of fun items for the yard including colorful spinners, flags, and windsocks. Decorative backyard items from Windworks include bird feeders, comfortable hammocks, and garden sculptures. The shop also carries more than 100 selections of natural wind chimes. For fun outdoors at the park or on the beach, Windworks carries a large assortment of kites designed for children and adults. - Vickie Ferguson
Olympia Bakery & Caterers offers gourmet sandwiches, made to order, including Cubans, pork and steak, plus freshly prepared salads and pizzas and fried croquettes and empanadas, This bakery-deli is a tantalizing spot. Olympia Bakery & Caterers has cakes for all occasions and the staff bakers are experts in design and creative artwork.
The names evoke a sweet-tooth childhood: Slo Pokes, Turkish taffy and red string licorice. At least 500 varieties of Willy Wonka's nirvana fill jars, glass displays and wooden shelves. Remember Atomic Fireballs, Jaw Busters and Mary Janes? Here's the place to introduce your children to the wonders of another generation. A family business since the 1950s, Candy Kitchen has changed hands but not recipes and it's located in a brick Hansel and Gretel-style house!
Olympia Bakery & Caterers offers gourmet sandwiches, made to order, including Cubans, pork and steak, plus freshly prepared salads and pizzas and fried croquettes and empanadas, This bakery-deli is a tantalizing spot. Olympia Bakery & Caterers has cakes for all occasions and the staff bakers are experts in design and creative artwork.
Right in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg, the 600 Block on Central Avenue is the premier place in town to tour local galleries, secondhand stores, restaurants, boutiques and more. What sets the 600 Block apart from any other shopping district is the density and trendiness of the businesses that occupy this coveted real estate. Quarterly events and monthly art walks bring crowds of people to the street to mill around sampling tasty treats from nearby restaurants and enjoying local artists' work at the ample galleries.
The perfect spot for a cup of freshly brewed tea, cup of iced coffee and a fresh muffin while perusing shelves stocked with books, DVDs, posters, CDs and vintage vinyl is Mojo Books and Music. Located near the campus of the University of South Florida, the shop is a hub for students, locals, and anyone interested in selling, trading, and buying items. With an impressive inventory of new and used audio and visual entertainment, Mojo provides customers with more opportunities to find an elusive CD, rare book, vintage poster or vinyl collectables. - Vickie Ferguson
For all of your culinary needs when it comes to preparing dishes using rich, savory spices, the place to go is the Spice & Tea Exchange at Johns Pass Village. Inside the shop, senses are pleasantly surprised with the aroma of freshly prepared herbs and spices. The shop has an assortment of savory gourmet teas, sugar, exotic rice, blended rubs, and sea salts. The exchange also carries a line of dry goods and accessories tea accessories, mills and grinders, spice racks, and mortars and pestles. Gift certificates and gift boxes with assorted spices and blends are available for individual or corporate orders. - Vickie Ferguson