In addition to Best Buy, Toys 'R' Us, Target, Walmart, Sports Authority, Circuit City and the usuals, here are some other hot spots for last minute shopping, and deals, too. So, go ahead and pick out a little something for yourself while you're at it.
Where to shop
Need to get to ten stores at once? Head to these local malls.
Natalie Shultz
October 15, 2008
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N. West Shore Blvd - TampaGucci and Louis and Tiffany's... Oh my! Two of Tampa's premier resources for designer fashion, shopping and nightlife.
WestShore Plaza
250 WestShore Plaza - TampaA high-end shopping complex, with fine dining and an AMC movie theater in South Tampa.
Westfield Citrus Park
8021 Citrus Park Town Center - TampaThe mall to visit for all your fashion needs.
University Mall
2200 East Fowler Avenue - TampaMall by University of South Florida with everything you need to when it comes to clothing, accessories and more.
Centro Ybor
1600 E. 8th Ave. -
Tampa
Centro Ybor is the hub of Tampa's entertainment district. Encased in brick and old architecture, there's no mistaking that Centro is deeply embedded in the area's history. Like many of the historical buildings in Ybor, some of the surrounding buildings are former cigar factories. Fast-forward several decades, and Centro is now a one-stop shop for an afternoon and evening out.
Hyde Park Neighborhood Guide
A quaint little district in South Tampa, Hyde Park is a popular location for bar-goers and college students. Located near the cultural arts and business areas of downtown Tampa, So Ho is a sub-area defined by South Howard Avenue and Bayshore Blvd. Hyde Park Village near Swann Ave. is composed of independent clothing stores, houses, spas, and coffee and icecream shops.
The Grove at Wesley Chapel
6105 WESLEY CHAPEL BOULEVARD - Wesley ChapelA massive open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complex sitting at the corner of Interstate-75 and State Road-54 in Wesley Chapel.
The Shops at Wiregrass
28211 Paseo Drive, Suite 100 -
Wesley Chapel
A 750,000 square-foot open-air dining, shopping and entertainment center located in New Tampaat the intersection of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and State Road-56.
Tyrone Square Mall
6901 Tyrone Square - St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg mall with over 170 specialty shops, a food court and three on-site restaurants.
Baywalk
153 2nd Ave. N - St. PetersburgOutdoor shopping center and mall, with central courtyard under the open sky. Movies, food and bars all in one spot.
Westfield Countryside
27001 US Highway 19 - ClearwaterA popular, local shopping source for men, women, teens and children in Clearwater.
Gulf View Square Mall
9409 US Highway 19 - Port RicheyShopping, fashion, food and more in Port Richey.
Westfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center - BrandonTop-notch shopping and restaurants in Brandon.
Prime Outlets- Ellenton
5461 Factory Shops Blvd. - EllentonDesigner shopping at a discount located between Tampa and Sarasota.
Westfield Sarasota Square
8201 S. Tamiami Trail - SarasotaSarasota mall where you can find all the latest fashions.
Westfield Southgate
3501 South Tamiami Trail - SarasotaUpscale shopping mall in Sarasota.
DeSoto Square Mall
303 US 301 Blvd - BradentonA mall meeting the fashion needs in Bradenton.
St. Armands Circle
St. Armands Circle - SarasotaAn outdoor leisure area with upscale shopping, dining and beyond in Sarasota
Lakeland Square Mall
3800 US Highway 98 North - LakelandGet the latest looks in Lakeland



