The Sawgrass Village Shopping Center is located in Ponte Verde, Florida. The shopping center has fallen into some tough times the last few years or so, but it is slowly weathering through the storm. With places to shop for all members of your family and great eats besides them, the plaza should hopefully be back on its feet sooner rather than later.

In keeping with its name, Chamblin BookMine is a mine of all the books one could ever think of. This family-owned book store stocks over one million books in various categories, making it a treasure trove for any book lover. Apart from the used and new books, the store also has old magazines, comics, maps and atlases as well as a collection of CDs, DVDs and postcards. Trade-ins are welcome at Chamblin, and special orders are also taken. You can find some of the rarest books here at unbelievable prices. Making things easier for readers, the book store also provides for searching their inventory on the website.

Jacksonville Beach has taken a shine to Gregory's Jewelers, a local favorite for fine jewelry. It specializes in certified quality diamonds and platinum, and in gold handcrafted designs. If you are looking for a gift for that special someone, choose from a wide variety of earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and loose diamonds exquisitely cut into any shape and ready for your custom-designed piece. Gregory's also handles expert repair.

Jacksonville is home to some of the South's most elegant antique shops, and the Beaches Antique Gallery is no exception. Aisle after aisle of treasures await at this shop. The gallery is a multi-dealer and furniture consignment shopping mall, offering a wide range of items ranging from jewelry to furniture, books, quilts, glassware, art and antique dolls. It is easy to find off Beach Boulevard, a few blocks west of Third Street North, in Jacksonville Beach.

Relax, unwind, and step into another world at this gift shop and healing center located in the quaint shopping district of Neptune Beach, off Atlantic Boulevard. Fragrant incense wafts through the air as you browse the shop's eclectic mix of items: candles, Mexican blankets, clothing and jewelry. Books on spirituality, health and healing line the walls alongside tranquil tabletop fountains, wind chimes, sounds of nature CDs and an intriguing collection of sterling silver jewelry and beaded bracelets and necklaces. Cobalt Moon's Healing Center features six-week classes in various disciplines that range from yoga to tai chi.

There is nothing like diving into a good book and taking time out from a busy day to relax. This independent bookshop is a local favorite, featuring shelves of new books in all genres, fiction, children's, travel, history, self-help, classic literature and more. Not only does it have hot new titles and bestsellers, but it also carries a selection of specialty subjects not usually found in larger chain stores. Book Mark can also handle special orders for hard-to-find items and sponsors periodic readings and book signings.

Skate Bomb's walls explode with a huge selection of inline skates, skateboards, roller skates, pads and accessories. Located on bustling Third Street South in Jacksonville Beach, it is owned and operated by skaters for skaters, offering good service and reasonable prices. Its number one goal is to 'get you rollin'. There is another branch at University Boulevard West.

Located on the corner of Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road, Orange Park Mall is anchored by department store giants Belk, Dillard's, JC Penney and Sears, which are joined by more than 120 specialty stores. You will also find Books-A-Million, T.G.I. Friday's, Old Navy and the Orange Park 24 theater showing the latest Hollywood blockbusters. There is a food court and an indoor carousel-a major enticement for youthful shoppers.

Tucked away just a few steps off the town square at the intersection of Atlantic and A1A, Hibernia brings a touch of the Celtic to the Jacksonville area. This jewel of a shop sells handmade contemporary crafts from Ireland, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. An array of colorful displays features works from more than 150 different artists and ranges from furniture, decorative arts, pottery, glass, ceramics and metalwork to linen clothing and jewelry. The shop also offers a wedding registry.

Take a walk through BioMax Health Food to satisfy your whole food needs. A selection of organic produce is to your left, followed by a long refrigerated case full of cold and frozen items like soymilk and frozen vegetarian dinners. The center of the store is lined with an assortment of dried goods, ranging from grain cereals and low-sugar snacks to energy bars and natural sun-tan lotions. The wall on the right is fully stocked with nutritional supplements and vitamins for that extra dose of health.