10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Sarasota That You Shouldn't Miss

Nontando is both an online and retail enterprise specializing in African Decor, Gifts and Art. We have been operating since 2003. Our retail store in Sarasota has one of the largest and most diverse selection of African Conversational Art, Unique Gifts and Decor you will find anywhere. Our product categories include Stone and Wood Carvings, Ceramics, Jewelry, Masks, Furniture, Lighting, Apparel, Metal Sculptures, Framework, Stationery, Candles, Music and lots more. We travel to Africa annually on our buying trips and our products are sourced direct from many different regions in Africa.

We have clothing, sandals, sunglasses, watches, surfboards, paddle boards, skim boards, body boards, skate boards, long boards, we rent surf boards, skim boards, body boards

Gallery Shopping for Every Purse Size Just/Because, a fabulous gift and home accessories shop on beautiful St. Armand's Circle, is the brain-child of sisters Barbara Bria Pugliese and Marie Bria Cohen, Barbara managed a store on the circle for more than 12 years and understands the importance of great customer service. Marie represents the well-known jewelry designer Dr. William Kovel, whose unique jewelry is inspired by nature and the ocean. We are proud to showcase more than 50 American artists, many who have their studios right here in Florida. Just/Because features hand blown glass, metal sculptures, pottery, paintings, jewelry and more one-of-a-kind items. We have a selection of gifts perfect for you, your home or "Just/Because."

We are a little bakery and make delicious german homemade cakes and treats. We are also the only manufacturer of german Schaumkuss. A specialty from Germany. It`s a german waffle, topped with a fluffy foam and covered with finest belgian chocolate. It is fingerlicking good.

Glass Crafters is a destination for stained glass classes, helpful assistance, expert advice, demonstrations, tools and supplies. We have been serving the art glass community for over 40 years and we welcome you to visit our studio and showroom. Your GLASSLIFE starts here!

We are energy bodies as well as physical bodies. Therapeutic massage and holistic energy healing treatments from The OM Shoppe & Spa restore both. Everything we do at The OM Shoppe & Spa day spa in Sarasota is designed to support and heal both our physical and energy bodies in our therapeutic massage treatments and holistic energy healing treatments. From our choice of organic materials and supplies that minimize harmful toxins, to our extensive therapist training, mandatory 30 minute break period between appointments to allow the therapist time to relax and center their energy, use of healing crystals and inclusion of crystal singing bowl sound wave therapy, every massage treatment incorporates energy body healing as a fundamental part of the therapeutic massage experience, at no extra cost. Massage therapy and energy healing treatments at The OM Shoppe and Spa are different compared to any other day spa or wellness center in Sarasota. Each therapeutic treatment offers a unique and special wellness experience like no other. You will feel the difference at your very core essence. The OM Shoppe and Spa also feature a large selection and great prices, including Free Shipping* on items you want sent back home, on Crystal Singing Bowls, Himalayan Salt Lamps, Organic Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Healing and Energy Crystals, meditation products and conscious living gifts.

Palm Avenue is an exciting mix of restaurants, luxury shopping, art galleries, jewelry stores and antique merchants. Shopping options include home decor, antique rugs, art galleries (including painting, sculpture & glassworks), custom jewelry, antique furnishings & art, gourmet food shops, and more. Many merchants carry items by local and national artists and cater to the sophisticated buyer.

The Artful Giraffe Art & Gift Gallery showcases the creative talent of predominantly local and Florida artists. The gallery is full of whimsical and coastal-themed art, jewelry, and gifts inspired by the beauty of our gulf coast. Adjacent to the gallery is a paint-your-own pottery studio.

From the heart of Puglia, Italy, Mazzone Olive Oil is a small, family owned enterprise of superior extra virgin olive oil and award winning wines. Serving the Sarasota Farmers Market for over 20 years, we also have a retail location on South Tamiami Trail offering imported goods, local events and a variety of classes. Come to Italy with us on one of our popular, fully guided tours of the family olive grove, vineyard, and other incredible sights as we explore authentic southern Italian living and beyond! A presto!