Santa's elves are working overtime to meet the holiday retail demand.
A Christmas To Remember will be open until mid-January inside Westfield Shoppingtown Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park. The holiday specialty shop carries an assortment of festive laurels including ornaments, candle holders, artificial trees, wreaths and gifts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call 926-1825.
If your soles are worn from shopping, note that Skechers USA is the newest place to buy shoes. Located at 3804 W Linebaugh Ave. on the corner of N Dale Mabry Highway, the store carries trendy kicks for men, women and kids including casual styles, boots, sneakers, sandals and roller skates. The brand has been endorsed by popsters Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera and actor Robert Downey Jr. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call 265-9133.
Have the kids abused the furniture beyond recognition? Check out Baby-2-Teen Furniture, open at 14361 N Dale Mabry Highway in Grand Plaza. The store caters to sprouting tykes by selling furniture for three stages of growth. The hardwood maple pieces include cribs, youth beds, double beds, dressers, toy chests, nightstands and gliders. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Call 964-9599.
- If you know of a business that is opening, closing or moving, please contact Stephanie Hayes at North of Tampa, 14358-B N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618. Phone: 269-5303. Fax: 269-5310. E-mail: shayes@sptimes.com
