The "We Don't Do Sales" Mall…read more Yesterday was Mother Daughter Day and after not seeing my mother for over 30 days I wanted to give her a proper Tampa day. The bay, the walkways, some shopping, and a stop at Columbia Restaurant which honestly was not good. Then we went to International Plaza and Bay Street thinking we would do what we always do. Browse, hunt, and find something great on sale. That is how WE shop. We walked into Altar'd State and asked where the sale section was. We were told they do not do sales there. Not even a small rack in the back. .. thought maybe it's just that store Then we went into Dillard's and asked the same question. The woman looked us up and down like we had three heads and gave us the same answer. Finally I made the realization . . This mall is built for people who pay full price and do not question it. To be fair, it is beautiful. Clean, polished, very well put together. A strong mix of stores and a surprising number of high end brands. Completely different than what I expected and it threw me off my game. But there is no thrill here. No hunt. No digging. No moment where you find that one piece that makes the whole trip worth it. Have fun shopping at full price here. I am not one of those people. I do not pay full retail ever and I am not starting now. And I know plenty of wealthy people who can afford to pay full price and they will not do it either. They know better.

We stopped to visit Easter bunny at international Plaza and also to find a coffee shop that a…read morefriend recommended near Nordstrom. We definitely got some steps in walking around the mall. It's been a while since I've been here and they definitely have a wide variety of stores. We did stop by and see the Easter bunny. The staff was super nice. They were doing a little dances and keeping the kids entertained. Also, we did find the coffee shop called E bar near Nordstrom. Which was pretty good actually. For lunch, we did stop at the food court, but I wouldn't eat there again. The food was terrible at wok o holic. There is better food outside the food court.

Bayport Plaza is an eleven-story office building located on Old Tampa Bay and immediately adjacent…read moreto the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. This little spit of land, right at the "bend" in the Veterans Expressway as it winds around Tampa International Airport, and also heading out along the Courtney Campbell Causeway, is an environmentally protected site containing just shy of 40 acres - much of it protected wetlands with panoramic views of the upper end of the Bay. Bayport Plaza is accessible via a dedicated entrance / exit road off of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. This private boulevard runs along the edge of the Bay, and it is lined with mature Queen Anne palm trees that lead to a brick-paver entrance plaza. The plaza features a series of attractive fountains and lush tropical gardens that wind around to the garage area, and provide separate and distinct access to Bayport Plaza and the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The Plaza has several notable tenants including well-known companies in the financial services and high-tech industries. The views from their various offices are stunning -- especially as you go up higher in the building. These offices look out over Tampa International Airport and it's flight path, downtown Tampa, and of course the gorgeous views of Tampa Bay, the Courtney Campbell Causeway, and the Howard Frankland Bridge. Sunrises and sunsets are just magical on clear days. I'm always delighted to visit my clients within this office building, and to enjoy the breath-taking views from this wonderful office complex.

Alright guys, here we go with another episode of Just How Life Goes--and today it was time for a…read morehaircut First things first, you already know I had to put that Montblanc on because self-care days require you to smell good too Then I stepped in to try something new... a new barber. Now listen, when it comes to my hair, I don't just let anybody touch it. So yes, I was a little nervous. But let me tell y'all about Sully the Barber. I met her through Tampa Bay Women's Inferno, and once I actually looked into her work, I realized she is that girl. Years in the game, awards, her own haircare line--I said yeah, let's do this. I went in thinking we were just shaping up the afro, and she said "let me give you the full experience." Baby... she did not disappoint. I told her, "you got free will--just make me feel as good as I try to make everybody else feel." And when I say she delivered?? Look at these curls. Look at this shape. The V in the back?? The definition?? I'm beyond pleased. She really took her time and brought my vision to life without me even having to explain it all the way. This wasn't just a haircut. This was confidence. This was self-love. This was me stepping back into myself and feeling good doing it. Tell me I don't look good This is just how life goes.

Citrus Park Mall is probably the most family friendly mall ever! They don't open early expect for…read more10 minutes before opening. Their bathrooms are so family friendly with a chilling out area for kids and so many cool kids play areas. It's such a nostalgic mall like when I was growing up. I love this mall. Only downside is the food court doesn't have a lot of options but the choices are still good. I love coming here though and will continue to! Get your family down to Citrus Park mall! It's so big and has everything for everyone!

My time at Hyde Park Village was essentially an elite level window shopping experience with my…read moremother, and honestly, I would not trade that day for anything. She was with me for my hair appointment, so we turned the whole thing into a full blown mother daughter day, which made it special regardless of what we did or did not buy. Hyde Park Village is absolutely perfect for strolling, wandering, lingering, and people watching because if you want to observe how the well heeled set moves through life, this is your front row seat. You will see retirees with serious jewelry sitting at cafés for hours, young professionals dressed like they have brand partnerships, and valet attendants casually opening doors to cars that cost more than some people's homes. It is fascinating in the best way. As for shopping, I will say this with humor and humility, it is way outside of my budget. I can admire the displays, appreciate the tailoring, and mentally style outfits I am not purchasing, but when I look at the price tags I am reminded that I am there for the ambiance and not the transactions. That does not make the experience any less enjoyable because there is something wonderful about walking through a beautifully curated space without the pressure to buy. For me, Hyde Park Village works as a place to enjoy a gorgeous Florida day, grab a bite, observe the scene, and spend quality time with my mother, which is what truly mattered. I may not have left with shopping bags swinging from my arm, but I left with a memory of a really lovely day, and sometimes that is the better purchase anyway.

Last night was a nice night for Xmas lighting in Hyde Park Village…read more I liked that it was not jammed packed and it was easy to walk through. People are walking around with their dogs and pretty happy here. This event took place from 5-8pm with the tree lighting at the end. We wish we saw the nutcracker ballet, but when we got there they were finishing up. We were able to get parking in one of the garages which they just opened up again when we got there. That made it way way easy since there was a good amount of parking inside. We were worried about the parking and it was fine. There was some vendors here and there but not too many. I wish we took pics by the vw van, but we didn't. They did have free ice cream from Oddfellows that we got. They sold mixed drinks and cotton candy and flowers and some food here and there like Birria Bros and The Mighty Fine. We didn't get any food and drinks while we were there. It was a nice relaxing night that made it even better with the Christmas lights and fresh air.

Growing up in the 70s and 80s, "going to the mall" was a huge part of my leisure experience…read more With Tyrone mall now being a just scary shell of it's former self, Countryside is the only indoor shopping mall left in Pinellas county where I can enjoy the nostalgia of my youth. I'm not able to go as much as I'd like, but a visit here at Christmastime is always quite enjoyable! This mall still has a decent occupancy rate, an acceptable food court, several sit-down dining options, a nice movie theater, and even an ice skating rink. The attached Whole Foods is also a plus, IF you can afford shopping there! (I always look online at their weekly sales items before I visit). Since so many of our former indoor malls have been converted to outdoor "strip malls," I'm very glad Countryside has so far survived the preference for online shopping and still exists!

We have gone to Westfield mall for years. My husband has Parkinson's disease. With the hot weather…read morewe go there to walk around. We went last night and parked by JCPenneys we walked down to the opposite end of the Mall and sat before we walked back.. We reached Penney's to find it locked up at 8:00. Everything on line says they are open till 9:00. It was difficult for my husband to walk and we had a good distance to walk outside the mall to get to our car. We found an open door to Penney's and entered and were told to leave that they were closed and waiting for one customer to leave. I asked if we could go through to the other door and was told a definite no. I tried to explain my husband couldn't walk far and we were locked outside. So I'm writing this to warn anyone who is disabled that the mall closes at 8:00 now.

Everything! Beautiful mall full of shops also a playground for the kids! Children's place was great…read moreand service exceptional!

Beautiful, spacious, clean. Lots of choices of places to shop. Had something for all agesread more

The best little strip mall right here in Largo. It use to be a bit more run down but they have made…read moreit a more higher end place with better stores. The theaters are updated and clean nice now. Nice job

For me, this outdoor strip "mall" is a mix of both good and bad…read more The only real reason I ever visit here is that it the closest, decent "mass retail" hub near where I live. The GOOD: The Publix here is one of the best in our area. A former Albertsons, then a Safeway, it is very large and managed well. The Target is OK, but often jam-packed. I prefer the quieter shopping experience at the other store on Park street. The Petsmart is great and the service is always friendly. The staff at the Michael's location here are always very helpful. I find the Labcorp location to be the best and most efficient that I have ever visited. Smiley Thai is one of the best kept Thai take-out "secrets" in our area! The BAD: There is a significant amount of "bad characters" that often congregate here, especially after dark. Unfortunately, this appears to be more common when there is a major "bus hub" in the area, like the one just south of Target. There always seems to be a small group of them loitering just south of the Publix, hoping that I have spare wealth to gladly and willingly give away for unknown reasons. My apologies, but I am on a strict budget. Don't ever fall in love with a smaller store here. They come and go often. The turnover rate is quite high. I miss that "Bulk Nation" location! They used to have my favorite movie theater here, but I have not been to any since 2013. People constantly checking their cell phones every 5 minutes ruined the experience for me, forever. Never again So try your luck, you may really enjoy shopping here!

pretty big mall with good restaurants and stores for everyone. the decor and wall colors/paint…read morereminded me of europe. windows and greenery at the top. it was a nice touch. the light blue ceilings were nice too. there is a small food court in the center of the building. it had a piano where guests could play. also tables and benches. the mall was rather empty when i went. but the restaurants themselves were pretty busy. lots of italian restaurants and some dessert places inside too.

Decent mall with decent stores. Dunno what else you need! Clean shops and hallways. Doesn't feel…read moredingy like some malls that are falling off. Food court has all you'd need. Available wifi which I've never used so can't speak to the speed.

Alot of different cool businesses. Prjces are fairly reasonable. Nice clean with plenty of parking…read morespaces.

I've been coming to this place for about 8 years now and it's got a little bit of everything...let…read moresee how much I can do from memory... Greek Salads restaurant Pool supply Marcos Pizza Pineapple Rice (Chinese Food) Buy Best Beauty supply A salon.... Dry Cleaners GNC Publix (with liquor store) A physical rehab place Red Bamboo spa Massage Envy Hallmark Northwood Optical Steinmart A florist CVS Pickles Plus Anthony's Pizza Bracci (tuscan restaraunt) LA Posh Salon Starbucks And I know there's some more that I'm forgetting....probably 5-10 more stores, but like I said that was from memory. The parking is good, I've never had to look too long for a space and the area is landscaped well and kept very clean. I shop at some part of this plaza on almost a daily basis.

Midtown is such a cute place to grab a bite to eat or coffee/tea with friends. This past weekend, I…read morestopped by to grab a bubble tea at Midtown Boba and I stumbled upon the Sunshine Market at Midtown. Of course, I had to walk around to see all of the amazing vendors. The market takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month. There was live music, so many vendors selling gorgeous dresses, local produce, jewelry, and so much more. I fell in love with the cutest handmade seashell jewelry from the Shell + Stone's pop-up tent (she also runs a shop online). I ended up picking out a few rings, and the owner was actually running a 27% off sale for St. Pete's 727 Day. Stumbling upon this market was the perfect surprise to kickstart my Saturday morning. I love that parking is easy and accessible too. I definitely have some more exploring to do at Midtown, so I can't wait to stop by again soon.

Great selection of restaurants and services! Family friendly, great for groups, date nights, and…read moreeverything in between! You'll definitely get a decent value for your money! I usually hit up sunda, sal y mar, or Ben and Jerry's! They also have exotic car shows, and vendors markets, which are my favorites! Definitely check this spot out for fun stuff to do!