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One of
the joys of this area is exploring
the many independently owned
shops and boutiques off the
beaten track. In addition to
St. George Street, St. Augustine’s
pedestrian-only shopping thoroughfare
in the heart of the historic
district, numerous side streets
beckon the adventurous shopper.
Art and shopping districts
continue to become established
such as Uptown San Marco, comprised
of the shopowners in the vicinity
of San Marco Avenue, just north
of the historic downtown district.
Whether you’re Uptown,
downtown, or somewhere in between,
be sure to take a little detour
and explore the following fine
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Featuring original art by American and International
artists with emphasis on contemporary French
painters, this colorful gallery features
more than 5,000 square feet of exhibition
space in the heart of historic downtown.
Permanent collection includes limited-edition
signed lithographs from the Absolut Vodka
advertising campaign by Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha,
Joyce Tenneson, George Rodrigue, and many
more. They also carry a wide range of lithographs,
posters, fine art prints, and stained glass,
and feature changing exhibitions.
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Select from melt-in-your-mouth truffles,
a variety of hand-dipped specialties
(Oreos and graham crackers, to name
a few) assortment collections, and
Peterbrooke’s famous chocolate
covered popcorn. The Anastasia Island
store, located in the Publix plaza,
also features St. Augustine chocolate
specialties (perfect for visitors),
ice cream and frozen treats to go,
seasonal events for Easter and Christmas,
and beautiful gift collections for
every occasion. Chocolate fountains,
platters, and a chocolate dipped
strawberry tree are perfect for any
celebration.
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You’ll be walkin’ on sunshine
when you enter this fun, colorful beach-inspired
boutique located in nearby Palm Coast.
Owner Judy DeBenedicty, longtime owner
of Boutique First Lady in St. Augustine
Beach, carries everything you need—casual
resort wear, bathing suits, jewelry,
hats, and accessories—to look cool
and sophisticated while at play in the
Florida sunshine. Also select from hand-painted
furniture, premium quality deck furniture,
artwork, home and personal fragrance
lines, tableware, stationery, and much
more.
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Choose from a full selection of premium
cigars—Macanudo, Partagas,
and Monte Cristo, to name a few—as
well as cigarettes, pipes, tobacco,
and other accessories at this full-service
shop on Anastasia Island. Owners
Ticker and Diane Gurr are always
on hand to offer advice or just have
a friendly chat in their smoker’s
lounge. Also choose from gift items,
decorative lamps, St. Augustine’s
Forever Young fragrance collection,
and odor-eliminating Lampe Berger
lamps. Located at corner of Pope
Road and A1A, across from the BP
Station. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to
7 p.m.; Sun. noon to 6 p.m.
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