Here at this renowned antique store, you'll find more than 14,000 square feet crammed full of antiques. Open to both wholesale and retail markets, the shop buys as well as sells items. Items are distributed throughout three stores: a main gallery where numerous styles and pieces are on display; a second store that specializes in furnishings for the office and a third dedicated to Georgian furniture.

If you're a book fan, there's hardly any event more exciting than finding an out-of-print treasure you've always wanted. And maybe that "treasure" might indeed some day be a treasure, given the escalation of antique book prices. If you're attending a convention here, you can sneak away for a quick visit; it's just a few blocks away. Once here, however, be prepared to scrap the rest of that meeting to lose yourself in 10,000 volumes of nearly new and older books, not to mention the antiquarian and out-of-print books.

The charming Hyde Park Village is the place to go for upscale shopping, dining and entertainment. The village features a variety of shopping venues for designer apparel, handmade jewelry, and home décor as well as restaurants, bakeries, and a movie and dinner theater. Located near SoHo and downtown Tampa, Hyde Park Village offers the ultimate in quality services in a relaxing park-like atmosphere. Hours may vary for specific venues. -Vickie Ferguson

Warehouse is the key word when describing this store. This huge shop houses thousands of silk flowers and dried flowers, as well as multiple types and styles of wreath bases, pottery, silk arrangements, dried arrangements, an assortment of every type, size and color of basket, flower containers, and gift items. If you like making your own dried or silk arrangements, or if you're looking for an unusual gift, head for Val's to shop your way through a very large, reasonably priced selection of craft items.

Urban Outfitters has become the one-stop shop for the 18 to 30 year old hipster-chic consumer.Their wide selection of items specializes mainly in clothing, although they also offer home decor, the latest in edgy literature, pop art, and bizzare gifts.In addition they offer very affordable prices, a regular rotation of sales, and special discounts.

For over 30 years, the staff at CC's Boutique has provided quality gowns to the Tampa Bay area, maintaining one of the largest inventories of prom dresses. Conveniently located at International Plaza, customers have an impressive selection of beautifully designed bridal, prom and homecoming gowns for every shape and size. Select from Jovani, Le Femme, Faviana, Valenta, Casablanca bridals, and more for the perfect gown for a special occasion. If you are traveling to St. Petersburg, CC's has a second store at 770 4th Avenue North. Both boutiques carry a wide variety of styles at reasonable prices. -Vickie Ferguson

A customer-friendly shop with a wide variety of apparels, thats what American Eagle Outfitters is all about. Providing the largest range and the best quality in both mens and womens wear, this store is like the 'mixing pot of clothes'. This store literally clothes you from head to toe, whether you have to pick from accessories or lingerie or casuals or shoes. The clothing style is highly American styled and the sales people are extremely friendly and well-informed.

Tampa has a long standing cigar rolling tradition that dates back to the 1880's, and since then it has become ingrained as a major part of its culture. Thompson Cigar's carries on that tradition with its very large cigar outlet, which carries numerous blends rolled just down the street at their factory. In addition they ensure that everything is fresh by storing all of their cigars in a specially made humidor. They also feature monthly events with guest speakers, and a long list of specials.

With color co-ordinated clothes for boys and girls, this shop has further enforced the norm of blues for boys and pinks for girls. Plus, Janie and Jack has gone a step ahead and decided to retail the unisex clothes in the neutral color white. No one would expect baby clothes to be this complicated and they are actually not. Once you step into the store, you will be overcome with the cute stuff around you. Every toddler's mother would be excited to see the jumpers, pajamas, hats and outfits available here.

This family-owned jeweler has been doing business since 1890 and has the distinct reputation of not only being the oldest jewelry establishment in the region but one of the most prestigious. From Baccarat, Empire Silver and Spode to Royal Worcester, Faberge and Waterford, the outstanding selections of quality gems, timeless jewelry, fine china, sterling silver and sparkling crystal available here set the tone for some elegant shopping. Classic and contemporary pieces including earrings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets set with stunning diamonds, sapphires and emeralds are offered in a large selection of fine jewels.