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Arc-Ridge Area
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Retail Shopping
899 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-6072
I always thought ARC's prices were high but since moving into their new building, their prices...
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I always thought ARC's prices were high but since moving into their new building, their prices have gotten even higher. I'm not the only one who thinks this, either, judging from how long the same merchandise sits on the same counters week after week after month after month. You're not a retail store - price that junk a quarter and sell it!
We've also heard reliable rumors that say local antique dealers get first dibs at the best donations.
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Bargain Mart
Category:
Gift Shops
12 E Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-5000
Avon Park lost something special from its downtown area when the Broken Arrow Antique Mall left....
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Avon Park lost something special from its downtown area when the Broken Arrow Antique Mall left. And it gained nothing but negative when Bargain Mart moved into the empty space. Bargain Mart bills itself as a mini mall with items for everyone. I say that's true only if your taste is all in your mouth! They have "gifts, jewelry, Oriental items, arts and crafts, ceramics, urban Western wear, clothing and much more." They do have a lot of stuff, but...
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Follow the dots to Beall's Outlet store and save BIG! Even though this store is a bit unkempt and...
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Follow the dots to Beall's Outlet store and save BIG! Even though this store is a bit unkempt and disorganized, it IS full of bargains. You just may have to dig a bit for the really good ones. If you're looking for a certain size, you'll have to look way beyond the racks with that size. The merchandise consists mostly of clothing for men, women and children but also includes clothing accessories, seasonal decorations, games, toys, bedding and household decor items. Another bargain lovers' delight.
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Big Lots
Category:
Department Stores
818 US Highway 27 S
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-9191
I find fabulous deals at Big Lots. I always buy my household bleach there because it is 99 cents a...
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I find fabulous deals at Big Lots. I always buy my household bleach there because it is 99 cents a gallon. Watch for the buggies up front, full of bargains. Ken, the manager, will put merchandise in there at 75% to 90% off! On top of the corporate sales (look for weekly ads), these prices are hard to beat. If you see a bargain, though, you'd better grab it because it probably won't be there next time you stop in.
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The Broken Spoke Flea Market used to be part of Broken Spoke Antiques Mall but it's now an indoor...
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The Broken Spoke Flea Market used to be part of Broken Spoke Antiques Mall but it's now an indoor flea market. Since then, the antiques mall was sold and has now relocated to Lake Wales so Broken Spoke Flea Market is now the only antiques shop/flea market in town. Perhaps 15 to 20 people rent booth space and set up their individual wares. There is no telling what you'll find when you shop here - from antiques to collectibles to downright junk! And you can browse it all in climate controlled comfort.
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Candle Arbor
Category:
Gift Shops
21 S Lake Ave
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-8894
This cozy shop is easy to find since it's on Lake Avenue, the street with the only traffic light...
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This cozy shop is easy to find since it's on Lake Avenue, the street with the only traffic light in downtown Avon Park. Nestled among several shops, the Candle Arbor sells candles (naturally), a small selection of gifts and some aromatherapy products. Although it can't compare to a national chain like Yankee Candle shop, I like to shop here because I like to support locally owned businesses.
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My late husband had several items embroidered at Designer's Top Shop. They have a nice little shop...
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My late husband had several items embroidered at Designer's Top Shop. They have a nice little shop in downtown Avon Park not too far off Main Street. They made a couple of embroidered patches and baseball caps for my husband. The woman who owns the shop is very helpful in designing the item you're interested in and her work is very good, but their turn around time has always taken longer than first promised.
Designer's Top Shop sells shirts, caps, jackets, shorts and a few other items in their store (although their prices seem high to me). They will either screen print or embroider a design on these items or something you've brought in.
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Discount Cards
Category:
Gift Shops
1089 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-3311
Although this couple opened their original shop near Food Lion in Sebring, this is the only store...
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Although this couple opened their original shop near Food Lion in Sebring, this is the only store they still own. They were the original discount card shop in Highlands County. I have shopped their stores for almost 20 years now and I am still pleased with what I buy from them, but I don't think they have quite the variety they once did. Since I've learned the Dollar Tree sells all their cards at 2/$1, they are now my first choice when I am looking for cards but Dollar Tree's choice is very limited. Discount Cards is where I go for the cards I can't find at Dollar Tree.
Discount Cards also sells some boxed cards, calendars, gift wrapping supplies (although I think Dollar Tree has much better prices on wrapping) and a few miscellaneous gift items. They had some beautiful purses at mid-range prices the last time I was in there. Situated in the shopping center next to Bingo, Discount Cards sells bingo daubers, markers and some other bingo supplies.
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Discount Cards
Category:
Stationery
1089 W Main St
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
Originally located near Food Lion in Sebring, this is the only shop these people still own. They...
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Originally located near Food Lion in Sebring, this is the only shop these people still own. They were the original discount card shop in Highlands County. I have shopped their stores for almost 20 years now and I am still pleased with what I buy from them, but I don't think they have quite the variety they once did. Since I've learned the Dollar Tree sells all their cards at 2/$1, they are now my first choice when I am looking for cards but Dollar Tree's choice is very limited. Discount Cards is where I go for the cards I can't find at Dollar Tree.
Discount Cards also sells some boxed cards, calendars, gift wrapping supplies (although I think Dollar Tree has much better prices on wrapping) and a few miscellaneous gift items. They had some beautiful purses at mid-range prices the last time I was in there. Situated in the shopping center next to Bingo, Discount Cards sells bingo daubers, markers and some other bingo supplies.
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Dollar General Store
Category:
Department Stores
906 US Highway 27 S
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 453-5270
I'd been to Family Dollar stores in the past and didn't like them. I'd never visited a Dollar...
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I'd been to Family Dollar stores in the past and didn't like them. I'd never visited a Dollar General Store until this past Christmas because I thought they were just like Family Dollar. I got a flier for Dollar General in the mail and thought some of the prices were very good so I went to look around. I ended up almost filling my cart - lol! I bought some name brand toys at very good prices and lots and lots of stocking stuffers for family and friends.
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