DISCOVER SHOPPING

BONITA SPRINGS

Bay Crossing Center, 26251 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 992-8927. Featuring clothing stores, including Shar Designs and Irresistibly Plus; restaurants, including Thai Orchid, and Compie; and other businesses, including A World of Rugs, Bayside Interiors.

The Center of Bonita Springs, at the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road, (239) 495-1600. Offers two department stores, 50 specialty shops and boutiques, and several restaurants.

Flamingo Island Flea Market, 11902 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 948-7799. A variety of booths offering everything from produce and clothing to framed art and novelty items.

Springs Plaza, 8951 Bonita Beach Road, at the southeast corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-7770. An open-air complex with a Bealls department store outlet, specialty shops and boutiques, restaurants and a 24-hour grocery.

Sunshine Shopping Plaza, 9100 Bonita Beach Road S.E., (239) 947-4848. Features service-related retail stores, Spectators restaurant and Sunshine Ace Hardware.

The Prado at Spring Creek, 25251 S. Tamiami Trail. Located near the entrance to two of Bonita Springs' premier communities, this shopping center features Steinmart, Floral Supply Mart, Rib City and a Regal Cinemas theater.

The Promenade at Bonita Bay, fronting U.S. 41, (239) 430-1670. A courtyard shopping village that includes 30 upscale retail shops, galleries and restaurants as well as offices. Shops include Chico's, DuFrane Jewelers, Teak Experience, Bonne Nuit, Produce Patch, Mondo Uomo, Agostino's and Jami's. Restaurants include Silver Spoon, South Bay Bistro, Roy's, Starbucks and Bennigans.

CAPE CORAL

Coralwood Mall, 2301 Del Prado Blvd., (239) 574-1441. An open-air mall with three national retailers, a Winn-Dixie and specialty stores, as well as a restaurant and movie theater. Anchored by Bealls and JCPenney.

CAPTIVA ISLAND

Chadwick's Square, at the entrance to South Seas Plantation on the north end of Captiva Island, (239) 472-5111. Features a pizzeria, gallery, jeweler, clothing shops, grocery and beauty salon.

ESTERO

Miromar Outlets, located between Naples and Fort Myers at I-75 and Corkscrew Road, (239) 948-3766. Simply world-class shopping, with more than 100 leading designer manufacturers and famous-brand labels at factory-outlet prices including Off 5th Saks Avenue, Escada, Donna Karan, Ellen Tracy and Tommy Hilfiger. Miromar offers an inviting Mediterranean atmosphere of open-air walkways, piazzas, sculpted water fountains and an array of trendy restaurants including Luna Rosa, LaBamba, Fabian's Pizza and Black Hawk Café, as well as the unique Blue Heron Café food court. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

FORT MYERS

Downtown Fort Myers is experiencing a resurgence of retail and commercial development. The section of McGregor Boulevard just east of College Parkway is home to more than a dozen antique stores and boutique shops, including Silver and Stones, Bountiful Baskets, Cigar Bar, Tetleys Restaurant, Morgan House Restaurant, La Charmante Maison, Blosson Shoppe, Masons Bakery, Shaz and more.

Bell Tower Shops, corner of U.S. 41 and Daniels Road, (239) 489-1221. Beautiful open-air shopping center with 50 specialty stores, 10 restaurants and a 20-screen movie theater. Stroll through lush landscapes and enjoy monthly concerts the last Friday of each month at the center court fountain. Saks Fifth Avenue and Bed, Bath & Beyond anchor this unique, upscale retail center. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.thebelltowershops.com.

Colonial Crossing, 45805 Summerlin Road, includes a grocery, restaurants and several specialty and service shops.

Colonial Plaza, 4429 Cleveland Ave. Four diversified restaurants and a variety of stores are anchored by Marshall's in an open-air shopping plaza.

Cypress Square, corner of McGregor Boulevard and Cypress Lake Drive, (239) 278-0136. An open-air center with walkways that wind past specialty boutiques, restaurants and retail outlets.

Daniels Crossing, 6900 Daniels Parkway, includes Publix, a large craft-supply store, retail stores, service-related companies, restaurants, two banks and a gas station.

Design Center, 13241 McGregor Blvd. Features boutiques, an art gallery, a jewelry store, fitness center, Spada Day Spa and restaurants including The Melting Pot.

Edison Mall, corner of U.S. 41 and Colonial Boulevard, (239) 939-5464. Features more than 1 million square feet of retail space, with five major department store anchors and 150 stores featuring many of the nation's top retailers, including The Disney Store, Victoria's Secret, The Body Shop, Ann Taylor and The Gap. Also includes many local companies and service-related stores, as well as restaurants and a large food court. Assistance available for those in wheelchairs.

Fleamasters Flea Market, 4135 Martin Luther King Drive, (239) 334-7001. Offers more than 800 booths filled with just about every imaginable product, from clothing and antiques to appliances and produce. The market is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Free parking and admission. Wheelchair rentals available.

Ortiz Avenue Flea Market, 1501 Ortiz Ave., (239) 694-5019. An assortment of plants, produce, clothing and other goods. Open Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

Royal Palm Square, corner of Colonial Boulevard and Summerlin Square, (239) 482-1280. An outdoor mall with a pond surrounded by lush vegetation. Anchored by the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, the mall features specialty stores, service companies, restaurants and professional offices.

Tanger Factory Stores Sanibel, located minutes from Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva beaches on Summerlin Road, (888) 471-3939. Uncover a world of savings directly from the manufacturer to you. Stroll canopied boardwalks in a plush, tropical setting, and discover more than 55 outlets. With names like Liz Claiborne, Mikasa, The Gap, Jones New York, Samsonite, Osh Kosh B'Gosh, Fossil and Swim Mart, you'll find everything you need. Children's playground and nature walk on premises. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Times Square, at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Sky Bridge, is the beach's historic downtown area. A $2.3-million streetscape project has created a pedestrian mall next to the pier and Lynn Hall Memorial Park, a county facility. Includes outdoor dining, an ice cream shop, and water-sports vendors, surf shops and many other beach-related items in this charming area.

Seafarer's Village Shopping Mall, 1113 Estero Blvd., at the foot of the Sky Bridge, (239) 463-1113. The beach's only indoor mall, Seafarer's boasts 16 specialty shops, offering shells, T-shirts, imported clothing, health food, hats and gifts, plus a German restaurant.

Key Estero Shopping Plaza, 1661 Estero Blvd. A two-story center with restaurants, shops, a gallery, medical offices, service companies and a post office.

Santini Plaza, toward the south end of Estero Island. This shopping center contains beach apparel stores, gift shops and an Italian deli.

MARCO ISLAND

Esplanade, 740 N. Collier Blvd. Includes nearly 50,000 square feet of fine dining, upscale retailers and small specialty stores. Overlooks the central promenade, featuring a bayside sunset amphitheater. The ultimate shopping experience.

Island Plaza, corner of North Collier Boulevard and Bald Eagle Drive. Features a dozen shops with items ranging from souvenirs to surfing gear, plus two restaurants, two ice-cream stores and a grocery.

Marco Town Center Mall, corner of North Collier Boulevard and Bald Eagle Drive. Marco's first and largest shopping center. Features more than 40 shops and restaurants, including a large-scale beach store.

Mission Plaza, on South Collier Boulevard. An open-air setting featuring five restaurants and two dozen stores, offering an eclectic assortment of merchandise including clothing, jewelry, toys and sporting goods.

Pelican Plaza, located on Bald Eagle Drive. Offers an assortment of items ranging from island-style clothing and sportswear to crafts and gourmet food.

Port of Marco Shopping Village, on Royal Palm Drive. A village setting with a large selection of clothing and souvenirs, as well as jewelry, homemade ice cream and candy.

The Shops of Marco, corner of San Marco Road and Barfield Drive. Features a wide variety of clothing stores, plus homemade treats, unique gifts and an assortment of restaurants. It also has a post office and dry cleaner.

NAPLES

The Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) boasts shopping centers such as Neapolitan Way, Parkshore Centre and The Pavilion on the north Trail. The east Trail offers Naples Town Centre, among others. These retail complexes have something for everyone, including food, pharmaceuticals, clothing, appliances, amusement, sporting goods and more.

Carillon Place, 5058 Airport-Pulling Road N., (239)435-0160. This outdoor shopping mall is divided by Airport Road for twice the shopping fun. The side to the east features T.J Maxx, Pier One Imports, Circuit City, Ross, OfficeMax and a Winn-Dixie. The other side is home to Bealls, Target, Publix, Party City and several restaurants.

Coastland Center, 1900 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 262-2323. An enclosed mall that features Burdines, Dillard's, JCPenney, Sears and more than 150 specialty stores. Also includes restaurants and a food court. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Coconut Grove Market Place & Marina, 220 Fourth Ave. S. A waterfront center with galleries, gift shops, specialty boutiques, a marina, and a restaurant overlooking the water.

Crayton Cove, 800 12th Ave. S., (239) 262-4362. A broad assortment of shops and restaurants.

Dockside Boardwalk, 1100 Sixth Ave. S. Unique gifts, artwork, fine apparel and restaurants along a boardwalk overlooking Naples Bay.

Fifth Avenue South, Naples' premier public promenade, is six blocks of tree-lined streets in Old Naples, (239) 435-3742. A continental ambience offering a heady mix of sophisticated restaurants and discriminating boutiques and galleries that appeal to European and American sensibilities. The Sugden Community Theatre is on Fifth Avenue, and the von Liebig Art Center just around the corner. The Naples Visitors Center is on the corner of Fifth Avenue and U.S. 41, (239) 262-6141.