Paddle Boards and Sandals are Popular Holiday Gifts at the Island Shop

During the last 12 days before Christmas, Largo Patch will share gift ideas from local businesses each day to help wrap up your holiday shopping.

Enjoy the surf and sand at nearby Indian Rocks Beach?  The Island Shop sells a great selection of paddle boards, skim boards, skate boards, sandals, hats, sunglasses, swim suits and pretty much anything one needs for a relaxing or active day at the beach. During December people often buy stand-up paddle boards as a family Christmas gift, said Island Shop owner, Larry Garrison. Other popular holiday gifts are skateboards, sandals, and gift cards for paddle board rentals or lessons, Garrison said.  Want to read about other local places to shop? Sign up for the Largo Patch email newsletter to get our headlines delivered to your inbox or smartphone, for free! If you go to the Island Shop:

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Toys and Treats at Largo's Coffee Mill

During the last 12 days before Christmas, Largo Patch will share gift ideas from local businesses each day to help wrap up your holiday shopping.

Want to enjoy a coffee and shop? Consider sipping a peppermint mocha or savoring an eggnog latte, then browsing the gift shop at Largo's Coffee Mill. The shop's Christmas coffee and tea, which have a spicy, cinnamon flavor, are popular gifts, said shop owner Karen Hone. The Indian Rocks Road cafe and store has a room filled with great stocking stuffers and hostess gifts.  Choose from a selection of jams, scone mixes, hair bands, hand-painted ornaments, rings, gift baskets, stuffed toys, wall clocks and more. New this year is the shop's toy room. The store carries a wide-selection of Melissa & Doug's wooden toys and interactive learning games. Want to read about other local places to shop? Sign up for the Largo Patch email newsletter to get…

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Holiday Guide: One-Stop Holiday Shopping in Largo

During the last 12 days before Christmas, Largo Patch will share gift ideas from local businesses each day to help wrap up your holiday shopping.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Get Gifts for Bird and Squirrel Lovers at Largo Feed

During the last 12 days before Christmas, Largo Patch will share gift ideas from a local business each day to help wrap up your holiday shopping.

Bird feeders and bird seed are popular purchases during the winter in Largo, as songbirds migrate to the Sunshine State away from the frigid-northern winter to warmer Largo. Largo Feed has bird lovers covered with a wide range of types of bird feeders. The feeders attract various song birds and hold different types of bird seeds. Plus, there are feeders with and without squirrel baffles, depending on how people feel about squirrels eating bird seed. For people who really love squirrels, Largo Feed sells corn-on-the-cob for squirrels. Plus, the store carries a small, wooden rocker for squirrels. So the squirrel has a spot to eat the corn. Winter is also a popular time to buy beds for dogs and cats. Largo Feed sells toys, leashes, collars, …

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012: I Love Cupcakes!

During the last 12 days before Christmas, Largo Patch will share gift ideas from a local business each day to help wrap up your holiday shopping.

Largo's I Love Cupcakes bakes its cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and other sweet treats daily. Winter cupcake flavors include candy cane, hot cocoa with marshmallows, gingerbread men and strawberries & champagne. Some festive flavors like candy cane have ingredients, which may appeal to adults, like peppermint schnapps. Not sure what to bring to a holiday party? Christmas platters of cookies and cupcakes are available, just call to order. The bakery will also make pies, cakes, bars, and breads. Batches can be made free of soy, gluten, egg, sugar or dairy and vegan.  Plus, the hand-decorated cupcakes would make a beautiful decoration at each plate around the holiday table.  With the huge variety of flavors, there is likely something to please…

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The 2012 Holiday Book List

Books make great holiday gifts. Give your loved ones these books as stocking stuffers this holiday season.

When you give a child or a teen a book, you are creating a memory that will last a lifetime. What’s more, reading offers so many options. Are you trying to find a book for an early reader? Choose a picture book or a Great Beginner Read from the list below. Does your grandchild love nonfiction? Take a look at the Great Family Reads section. Has your niece read every book known to man? There are some brand new books on this list that she may not have seen yet. Do you struggle to find just the right book to entice your child to read? These selections are sure kid-pleasers that will meet any interest. The ReadKiddoRead holiday gift list has something for everyone: realistic fiction, science fiction, and nonfiction; animal stories, mythology …

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Largo Patch offers five things that will bring a smile to any man’s face this Father’s Day.

While Mother’s Day might get more fanfare, everyone knows fathers are nearly as important as their counterparts in the grand scheme of things.  Although dads don’t necessarily want to be wined and dined or showered with flowers, they still enjoy a good, thoughtful gift or two in addition to not having to mow the lawn for a day. With that in mind, Largo Patch came up with five terrific Father’s Day gift ideas to give to that special dad in your life.  1. Golf. There are a number of excellent golf courses in the Largo area, and there’s sure to be one to suit your favorite golfing father’s needs. Bardmoor is a top-notch facility that offers everything a dad needs to work on his game, while the East Bay Golf Club is a picturesque course in a …

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Frugal Family: Valentine's Day Deals You Won't Want to Miss

Here are this week's best deals, from Valentine's Day sales to free kids' meals. Sale prices end Feb. 11 to Feb. 15.

Valentine's Day is almost here, and we've found some of the best deals for moms.

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Five Things to Know About Thursday's Downtown Market

Largo’s Downtown Thursday Morning Market offers a bevy of singular finds and gift options. Here are five interesting things Patch came across.

Largo’s Downtown Thursday Morning Market offers a bevy of singular finds and gift options. Here are five interesting things Patch came across. Visit the market at Ulmer Park, 301 W. Bay Dr.

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Heritage Village Holiday Decorations

Every year Heritage Village decorates their historical homes and cottages with antique looking Christmas ornaments and lights.

Families visited Heritage Village's historic homes that were decorated with holiday lights and antique looking ornaments.  Learn more about what Heritage Village has to offer by watching Largo Patch's coverage on the holiday festivities. Heritage Village will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day so be sure to stop by before the holiday lights are taken down. Their hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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