Bella Vino offers a varied menu of wine and cheese options selected from around the world that include an assortment of domestic red, white, sparkling, and rose wines. At the cozy market, Artisan cheeses, desserts, cigars, wine accessories, gift cards, and gourmet gift baskets are available. At the café, select a steaming cup of flavored hot chocolate or cappuccino, chai tea, an iced latte, or single or double frothy espresso. Bella's also offers a short menu of delectable freshly made pies including rich New York style cheesecake or island style Key Lime. - Vickie Ferguson
Tate & Tilly, conveniently located in north Tamp, has a variety of fun and trendy novelty items and assorted gifts to fit most any occasion. From colorful wristlets perfect for carrying important items to university themed wine goblets, there is something fun and unique about shopping at Tate & Tilly. The store also carries handbags, backpacks, lunch totes, travel bags, and monogrammed water bottles in a variety of colorful and fun designs. For your office or den, themed notepads, calendars, scented candles, and even decorative matches are a few of the intriguing items you will find in the store. - Vickie Ferguson
When the sun is shining and the surf is up, a visit to the Surf Shack is the place to go for all of the necessary accessories. When choosing the appropriate board for your choice of water activity, Surf Shack carries a fine selection of surfboards, skateboards, paddleboards, and skimboards. Outfit yourself with the latest in beach and water apparel, including wet suits, waterproof watches, swimwear, shorts, flip flops, t-shirts, and sunglasses. The family-owned and operated shop is a local favorite and the team provides a wealth of experience and knowledge to novice and veteran boarders. - Vickie Ferguson
Sami’s Bakery specializes in yummy baked goodies and fresh baked breads that all cater to health conscious customers and those dealing with allergies. With delectable treats such as millet and flax Italian herb chips, gluten-free chocolate biscotti, whole-wheat pita chips, or vegan chocolate chip cookies, you are sure to find a tasty tidbit to make your taste buds happy. At Sami’s you’ll find a variety of items including snacks, desserts, breads, and millet and flax specialties. For your convenience, Sami’s offers online ordering and shipping. -Vickie Ferguson
In business since 1978, Classic Boutique and Gallery offers a wide selection of name brand gifts, accessories and decorative items for the home as well as special occasions. The boutique features an extensive selection of Hummel figures, Lladro figurines, delicate Waterford crystal pieces and intricately designed Pandora jewelry. Visit the boutique to see the many fine examples of gift items available. For your convenience, orders may be phoned in on the toll free number or orders may be placed online. Classic Boutique offers free gift-wrapping on all purchases and free shipping for select purchase amounts. -Vickie Ferguson
Keep Me In Stitches has everything needed for sewing projects, including sewing cabinets designed to customer specifications, state-of-the art sewing and embroidery machines, sergers, and an impressive selection of quality metallic, silk, print, and hand painted fabrics. For sewing enthusiasts, the shop offers classes and club memberships to keep customers up-to-date on specific sewing and embroidery machines. Gift cards are also available. For customer convenience, visit their second store located at 4237 West Kennedy Boulevard in South Tampa. -Vickie Ferguson
In business for 27 years, JJ Gandy's is where you go for the best selection of homemade pies, cakes, and assorted goodies. Along with an extensive list of sweet treats, Gandy's also prepares cookies, sweet breads, and steak or chicken pot pie. The bakery is also available for designing specialty cakes for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or any special occasion or event. During the holiday's, Gandy's has a wide variety of traditional pies, cream pies, and fresh fruit pies with the Key Lime pie being the most popular. Customers are always welcome to peruse the available goodies, place an order and try a free sample. - Vickie Ferguson
Serving local residents since 1982, Felice Italian Deli is the perfect place for delicious cuts of meat, assorted cheeses, sausage, homemade mozzarella cheese, bread, and tasty goodies. The friendly staff will prepare a fresh sandwich of fresh baked bread with all the fixings just the way you like it. The deli also has a variety of food products and pre-packaged Italian dinners ready-to-go. The generous portions, ice cold brews, and made to order sandwiches make Felice Italian Deli a popular destination location. For your convenience, you can order ahead, eat in, or eat at picnic tables set up outside. - Vickie Ferguson
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!
With a multiplicity of stores in Florida, this small chain operation has discovered success with a simple formula: build a wardrobe with mix-and-match pieces. Each store in this shopping center offers seasonally changing fashions designed to take you off on a trip—or get you through life, for that matter—with a minimal wardrobe of pieces that team up so you never look the same. Washable, wrinkle-resistant and packable with minimum fuss, the fashions are sold with accessories for a one-stop shopping miracle.
Penelope T easily reels in well-heeled Tampa gals that are looking for hip new pieces for their wardrobes. The charming boutique carries a mix of established brands and lesser-known designers, making for a well-chosen selection of ladies merchandise. Whether it's Velvet tees, J Brand jeans, Hanky Panky lingerie, or Dolce Vita shoes that's on your shopping list, Penelope T doesn't disappoint.
Bella Vino offers a varied menu of wine and cheese options selected from around the world that include an assortment of domestic red, white, sparkling, and rose wines. At the cozy market, Artisan cheeses, desserts, cigars, wine accessories, gift cards, and gourmet gift baskets are available. At the café, select a steaming cup of flavored hot chocolate or cappuccino, chai tea, an iced latte, or single or double frothy espresso. Bella's also offers a short menu of delectable freshly made pies including rich New York style cheesecake or island style Key Lime. - Vickie Ferguson