The Original Sand Dollar is hands down my favorite shop on the island. It's not a trip to AMI…read moreunless I've shopped around here. This is the best beach boutique featuring the cutest glassware, home decor, dresses, accessories, jewelry, and more. The girls working are always so welcoming and you can tell that so much dedication has gone into owning such a beautiful shop. I visited in January and we got to speak with the owner about the hurricane damage and it was impressive to hear how they spent countless hours restoring the shop. I own a few rings from here that I wear all the time and the cutest AMI shirt that is unlike your typical t-shirt souvenir that you would find at a chain touristy shop. There is so much to see in this store and it is definitely worth your time to make a quick pit stop here on your next visit to AMI.

This is the best boutique shopping on Anna Maria Island. Prices weren't outrageous and the clothing…read moreand decor items were stylish and affordable. The staff are friendly and helpful. Dressing rooms are available to try on clothing. Lots of local items, as well as nursery/child clothes and gifts. There are some unique housewares and kitchen items as well. Purchased a pair of jeans and love them! Just wish I had more room in my suitcase!

Super nice place to do some beachy retail therapy. Everything in the little shop screams flamingos,…read moresea creatures, and tropical spaces. Person minding the store when I went in yesterday was Sooooooo nice and pleasant and helpful. Will for sure visit when I can.

For some reason Sandpiper Cottage popped up on my FB page. I fell in love right away after looking…read moreat their items online. Luckily it's only 40 minutes away. So, within a few days I went. I fell in love with the place. The art is very well done and looks and feels higher end. I got an idea for my kitchen and within a week I purchased a significant piece. It's perfect in my kitchen. Really finishes off the room.

I loved the artsy feel of this shop and all of their products--I would've bought everything in the…read morestore if I could! Very cute and carefully curated goods. The cashier was also very nice and helpful.

Many of the shops on Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island have similar generic stuff, much made in…read moreChina. Hats, soaps, cheeseball knick knacks. lotsa stuff with trite sayings. The stuff you give away and then they toss it. Good garage sale stuff. Seems this place is kinda new, which happens all the time. Came across this glassware made locally, stands about 5x5. Very unique. Woman staffing the place was lovely, well spoken, and very helpful. I think her name was Adina. Like many of the shops in the region, the clerk makes all the difference. And the sale.

The colorful exterior of adirondack chairs and tables lining the outside drew me in. No one said…read morehello, you could hear someone talk in another room. I had difficulty locating prices on many of the items. They have some nice beach cottage furniture and wall decor in several different styles and several different rooms. Lots of potential They need to do better in customer service. They lost a big sale today.

Yes, the colorful chairs will draw you in, but there is so much more inside! They sell beautiful,…read morehigh-end, beachy furniture and accessories. I greeted the employee and she was very friendly in turn, telling me about their 2 other shops down the road, The White Egret (home accessories) and The Egret's Nest (apparel). These are some of my favorite shops on the island for quality purchases!

During summer hours only a limited number of stores are open in Red Barn Flea Market however if…read moreyou've never been to Decor Unusual you must stop!! The store is packed full of lovely decorative items for your home inside and out. Most are unusual that you won't find elsewhere and many are hand made one-of-a-kind items. We bought 3 items from the store today to decorate our patio area. The owner is a kind man who explains how to properly hang items and preserve them too. Walk around his shop s-l-o-w-l-y or you'll miss things!! A must see.

This store has lots of fun items for your everyone. They have tons of cute costume jewelry, home…read moredecorations, scents, candles & tropical apparel. In the back they have interior design services. You can ask then to help you with your decoration needs. There's so much in this store that it actually is one of my favorites on Bridge St.

This is the most fun comfortable relaxing place to shop. The owners are amazing and the products…read morethey sell are truly wonderful. Best SHOP on the island. A Must go to

I enjoyed this store. Pricey but also elegant gifts & decorations. Service was friendly & it was…read moreclean.

DO NOT SHOP HERE. I am a frequent visitor to AMI (we rent property annually near Bean Point) and my…read moremany houseguests have often shopped at this store. I will tell them never to go here again. I bought a pair of shorts that I wanted to return. Today I went to the store and immediately showed my receipt and shorts to the saleslady, Yasmine. Yasmine told me that they would not allow me to return the shorts, and that their return policy was on their receipt and on a card on the counter, which is true. Yasmine pointed out to me the policy on the receipt, which also says exchanges only within 3 days, I asked her if she would still allow me to exchange the shorts, and she said "yes." I spent time (including two trips to the changing room) finding something I wanted to exchange the shorts for. Then I went to the counter and Yasmine said she could not allow the exchange because the purchase was more than 3 days ago. I told her she had specifically said she would exchange the shorts. She said she couldn't allow it but when I asked to speak to her supervisor, she confirmed that her supervisor could authorize the exchange if she chose to do so. Jasmine called her supervisor, Betty, on the phone and spoke to her. I then spoke to Betty. After hearing what happened, Betty refused to allow the exchange. Given that Yasmine had said she would allow the exchange, I believe this is an example of "bait and switch" in violation of Florida's consumer protection laws. I will be filing a complaint with the Florida office of consumer protection.

Visited this place from California and omggggg the most amaziiiing goodies and crafts handmade by…read morelocal vendors!!! Definitely a place to come if you are looking for beautiful, one of a kind treasures! I was even amazed at the prices (everything was priced at a steal) and the owner is the sweetest and super knowledgeable. I could spend a lifetime in this place!!! Highly recommend!

I always find that perfect home good at the Blue Flamingo. Just this week I found a beautiful…read moremermaid for my front lanai. The store is huge and bursting with so many hidden treasures. It's perfect to find that right nick nack, art piece, furniture, gift or outside decor. I sometimes go up and spend time browsing for inspiration. This is a store you don't want to miss.

Poor quality and NO customer support. In October we purchased 2 Twin XL mattresses to be used…read moretogether on a king size adjustable base. Delivery was delayed as Ashley said they received only one mattress and had to wait for the second. Once delivery was made it became immediately evident that one mattress was thicker than the other. I was tempted to refuse delivery, but was told by their delivery person that these mattresses, which were shipped rolled up in a box, take up to 24 hours to fully expand. Well, "full expansion" never occurred and one mattress remains thicker than the other. Ashley did nothing until we filed a dispute with the finance company. Ultimately, they have sent a technician to the house twice, and have confirmed, on both inspections, that the mattresses are different heights. Ashley insists that they meet specification and will not correct. This leaves one side of a king size bed higher than the other. Our recommendation is to not buy from Ashley as their quality is questionable, and their customer support is non-existent. Should you elect to proceed with a purchase, please inspect thoroughly on delivery and refuse immediately if there are any problems/defects; otherwise getting your purchase corrected will be very difficult, if at all.

Was waiting to go to nearby barber so I stopped by to look at outdoor furniture. The store has a…read moreconsiderable array of inventory for every room in your home- most of the manufacturers are upscale so be prepared to pay. The woman who helped me was nice and showed me the two lines they carried outside but also provided me with catalogues and on line web sites to explore. Worth a visit if in the Rosemary district of Sarasota.

Owners are not responsive. I took my business to Calico Corners where I received prompt assistance…read moreat a reasonable price.

From the owner: Transform your home with us!…read more We believe that your home should be a welcoming oasis – a beautiful place to relax & retreat to. Our style is casual and coastal, relaxed yet refined. Our beautiful design studio & store will inspire you, with hundreds of fabrics, blinds, shutters, wallpapers & beautiful home accessories not found anywhere else! We work exclusively with local artists, contractors & design houses to brings you exquisite pieces for your home and your lifestyle. Custom upholstery & drapes are designed & made on site which allows us to pay close attention to every detail. Design Services Include: New Build & Remodeling Furniture & Finishing Consultations E-Designs