Sarasota Guide

St. Armands Circle is the shopping stop between the mainland and the beaches of Lido Key and Longboat Key, and it packs more than 100 shops and restaurants into one walkable ring around a palm-lined park. We run The Sarasota Style at 410 St. Armands Circle, so we spend every day around the corner from our neighbors. This guide sorts the Circle's shops by what you're looking for, from swimsuits and resort wear to jewelry, gifts, and a scoop of ice cream for the walk back to the car. Shopping on St. Armands Circle at a Glance What it is: a ring of more than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants on St. Armands Key, the island just before Lido Key. Best for: beach and resort wear, women's boutiques, island souvenirs, gifts, art and jewelry. Parking: the St. Armands garage at 57 N. Adams Drive, with the first hour free once you register your plate, plus metered street parking. Getting there without a car: the free Bay Runner trolley connects downtown, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. Restrooms: public restrooms are in the parking garage. Lido Beach: about half a mile away, an easy walk or a short trolley ride. New to the Circle? Our guide to things to do on St. Armands Circle covers dining, events and history. This page sticks to shopping. Clothing and Boutiques Women's fashion is the Circle's strongest category, and the shops range from bright resort prints to linen and global finds. Lilly Pulitzer (443 John Ringling Blvd.) has been on the Circle for years and reopened in spring 2025 after a full remodel. Come here for the signature prints, shift dresses and resort staples. Binjara Traders (327 John Ringling Blvd.) carries clothing, jewelry and accessories from around the world, including Italian linens. Its sister store, Sahara, is also on the Circle. Cotton Club (14 N. Boulevard of the Presidents) focuses on classic ladies' apparel. White House Black Market (317 John Ringling Blvd.) is a good stop if you need something polished for dinner out. Island Pursuits keeps it casual with comfortable everyday wear for men and women. Butterfly Beach, a small Florida chain, rounds out the boutique list with easy, stylish pieces. Beach and Resort Wear Forgot your swimsuit, or want one that fits better than the one you packed? You're in the right place. Everything But Water (331 John Ringling Blvd.) is the Circle's swim specialist, with designer swimwear and cover-ups. Kismet SRQ carries modern women's resort wear and Frankies Bikinis. Tommy Bahama (465 John Ringling Blvd.) opened its two-story Restaurant, Bar & Store in fall 2025, with the shop on the ground floor and the restaurant upstairs. Shop the island shirts first, then head up for lunch. Breezin' Up (362B St. Armands Circle) has leisurewear and accessories for men, women and kids. Charleston Shoe Company (472 John Ringling Blvd.) is the place for comfortable sandals and shoes made for walking the Circle. Flip Flop Shack (9 N. Boulevard of the Presidents) covers the beach basics. Island Souvenirs and Logo Apparel The Sarasota Style (410 St. Armands Circle). Lido Key and Longboat Key tees, sweatshirts, caps and stickers in its own designs, plus Siesta Key caps, Johnnie-O, TASC and Sun Bum. Open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A good souvenir tells people exactly where you were. That's the whole idea behind our shop. At The Sarasota Style we design our own Lido Key and Longboat Key tees, sweatshirts, hats, drinkware and stickers, plus Siesta Key caps and The Keys collection, which maps all the islands. We also carry Johnnie-O and TASC Performance with our island logos, and Sun Bum sun care for the beach day ahead. We're open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. A few of our neighbors also carry Florida keepsakes. Fantasea Seashells (378 St. Armands Circle) is full of shells and coastal gifts, and Alvin's Island (462 John Ringling Blvd.) stocks beach gear and island goods. Gifts, Home and Gourmet Garden Argosy (18 S. Boulevard of the Presidents) is a longtime favorite, packed with books, home décor, kitchen goods, jewelry, games and children's toys. Plan to browse for a while. Beach House carries fun coastal décor if you want the vacation to follow you home. The Giving Tree Gallery (5 N. Boulevard of the Presidents) mixes jewelry, artful home goods and gifts. Pepper Palace (23 N. Boulevard of the Presidents) has hot sauces from mild to extreme. The Spice & Tea Exchange sells house blends, artisan teas and salts that pack easily in a suitcase. Bennington Tobacconist (5 Fillmore Drive) is the Circle's stop for hand-rolled cigars. Cariloha sells bamboo bedding and mattresses. Art Galleries Art has been part of the Circle for a long time. Wyland Galleries shows marine-inspired art and sculpture. The Stadium Gallery specializes in sports collectibles and panoramic stadium photography. Art on St. Armands, a Procaccini Gallery, fills two floors with work by Florida and international artists. Jewelry Armel Jewelers (22 N. Boulevard of the Presidents) has been on the Circle since 1967. After rebuilding from hurricane flooding, it announced its return in September 2026, with repairs, appraisals and consignment alongside fine jewelry. St. Armands Jewelers (7 N. Boulevard of the Presidents) is the newest jeweler on the Circle, under new ownership in the former Jewelry by Cole space, with custom work and repairs. A grand opening is planned for early November. McCarver & Moser Jewelers (482 John Ringling Blvd.) carries fine jewelry. Simona Jewelry is known for Larimar necklaces, earrings and bracelets. For Kids Kids do well on the Circle. Garden Argosy has toys, children's books and baby clothes, and Breezin' Up carries kids' leisurewear. Our stickers are an easy way to let them pick their own souvenir. The park in the middle of the Circle, with its statues, is a good spot for a break between stores. Sweets and Treats Walking the Circle with a cone is practically a tradition. Kilwins (312 John Ringling Blvd.) has made fudge, chocolates and waffle cones on the Circle since 1985 and reopened in fall 2025 after storm repairs. Chocolate Emporium, from Anna Maria Island, opened its second shop on South Boulevard of the Presidents in summer 2026 with handcrafted chocolates and ice cream by the scoop. ScoopDaddy's (19C N. Boulevard of the Presidents) is another good ice cream stop. Parking, Restrooms and the Trolley The garage: the St. Armands parking garage is at 57 N. Adams Drive, a short walk from the Circle. Your first hour is free, but only if you register your license plate at the pay station or in the parking app. After that, you pay a small hourly rate. Street parking: meters around the Circle are enforced from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Rules and rates do change, so check the posted signs when you park. Restrooms: public restrooms are in the parking garage. The trolley: the free, open-air Bay Runner trolley runs daily between downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach; check the Bay Runner app or the City's trolley page for times. Best Times to Shop High season runs January through April, when the Circle is at its busiest. Weekday mornings are the calmest time to browse. Most shops open around 10 a.m. (we open at 9), and many stay open into the evening. Summer afternoons are hot and often bring a quick storm, so plan for the beach in the morning and shopping in the afternoon, or flip it and shop after dinner when the Circle lights up. If you'd like a quieter visit, pick a weekday without a big event on the calendar. Pairing the Circle with Lido Beach Lido Beach is about half a mile from the Circle, so you can park once and do both. Walk down John Ringling Blvd. toward the Gulf, or hop on the Bay Runner. A simple plan: spend the morning on the sand, walk back for lunch, then shop through the afternoon. Our Lido Beach and Lido Key guide has everything you need for the beach half of the day. Shop with Us Stop by The Sarasota Style at 410 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236, or call (941) 388-2251. We're open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Here are parking and directions to our shop. Not in town? Shipping is free in the US on orders of $75 or more, and in-store pickup is always free. Lido Key collection: tees, sweatshirts, hats, drinkware and stickers Longboat Key collection The Keys collection, with our map of the islands Hats and visors, including Siesta Key caps Sun Bum sun care for the walk to Lido Beach Frequently Asked Questions What kind of stores are on St. Armands Circle? St. Armands Circle has more than 100 shops and restaurants. You'll find women's boutiques, swimwear and resort wear, island souvenirs and logo apparel, gift and home shops, art galleries, jewelers, and sweets shops for fudge, chocolate and ice cream.Where can I buy Lido Key and Longboat Key souvenirs on St. Armands Circle? The Sarasota Style at 410 St. Armands Circle designs its own Lido Key and Longboat Key tees, sweatshirts, hats, drinkware and stickers, plus Siesta Key caps and The Keys collection with a map of the islands. The shop is open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM.Is parking free at St. Armands Circle? The first hour is free in the St. Armands parking garage at 57 N. Adams Drive when you register your license plate. After that, a small hourly rate applies. Street meters are enforced from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.Are there public restrooms on St. Armands Circle? Yes. Public restrooms are in the St. Armands parking garage at 57 N. Adams Drive.What is the best time to shop St. Armands Circle? Weekday mornings are the quietest. High season runs January through April, when the Circle is busiest. Most shops open around 10 a.m. and many stay open into the evening.Can you walk from St. Armands Circle to Lido Beach? Yes. Lido Beach is about half a mile from the Circle. You can walk down John Ringling Blvd. or ride the free Bay Runner trolley, which runs between downtown, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key.Can I order from The Sarasota Style online? Yes. Shipping is free in the US on orders of $75 or more, and in-store pickup at 410 St. Armands Circle is always free.

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