Retail Therapy- SWFL style
Published On: April 4, 2014 Posted by: admin
Southwest Florida is filled with opportunities to shop till you drop! With shops and boutiques that cater to every niche and budget, SWFL offers residents and visitors endless retail choices. For a full day of retail therapy, visits to Gulf Coast Town Center, Coconut Point, and Bell Tower Shops are a must.
Gulf Coast Town Center is one of the largest shopping complexes in the region and is located near Florida waterfront homes for sale just off 1-75 in Fort Myers. With over 100 shops and 30 dining establishments, Gulf Coast mixes upscale shopping with a lush village-like setting. The highlight of a trip to Gulf Coast is a visit to Bass Pro Shop’s Outdoor World. Over 130,000 square feet of retail space, a 22 acre lake for testing out watercraft, a 19,000 gallon freshwater and 12,000 gallon saltwater aquarium are prime features at Bass Pro.
Located off Route 41 in Estero, Coconut Point is the newest addition to SWFL’s shopping choices. Home to over 113 shops including Dillard’s, Coach, Super Target, and T.J. Maxx, Coconut Point’s Mediterranean architecture creates a special feel. In addition to retail shopping, Coconut Point offers over 30 dining choices including TGI Friday’s, California Pizza Kitchen, and Moe’s Southwest Grill. Coconut Point is set aside from other shopping centers in the area as it is part of a 500 acre master planned community which also includes office suites and residential housing.
If you are a person that enjoys shopping in an outdoor style market, Bell Tower Shops located in Fort Myers is a must shop! Forty plus shops including Saks Fifth Avenue, Williams Sonoma, and Chico’s are connected by outdoor walkways full of tropical plants, sculptures, and fountains. Nine popular restaurants including Bistro 41, Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, and Cantina Laredo offer up fine cuisine to end a full day of shopping.
Whether you are a casual shopper or shopping savvy, SWFL’s shopping centers, malls, and outlet stores are brimming with opportunities to find the best bargains and the trendiest in clothing, accessories, and home goods. When you are searching for Lee County, Florida real estate or any other real estate in southwest Florida, make sure you check out the shopping scene!