The "We Don't Do Sales" Mall…read more Yesterday was Mother Daughter Day and after not seeing my mother for over 30 days I wanted to give her a proper Tampa day. The bay, the walkways, some shopping, and a stop at Columbia Restaurant which honestly was not good. Then we went to International Plaza and Bay Street thinking we would do what we always do. Browse, hunt, and find something great on sale. That is how WE shop. We walked into Altar'd State and asked where the sale section was. We were told they do not do sales there. Not even a small rack in the back. .. thought maybe it's just that store Then we went into Dillard's and asked the same question. The woman looked us up and down like we had three heads and gave us the same answer. Finally I made the realization . . This mall is built for people who pay full price and do not question it. To be fair, it is beautiful. Clean, polished, very well put together. A strong mix of stores and a surprising number of high end brands. Completely different than what I expected and it threw me off my game. But there is no thrill here. No hunt. No digging. No moment where you find that one piece that makes the whole trip worth it. Have fun shopping at full price here. I am not one of those people. I do not pay full retail ever and I am not starting now. And I know plenty of wealthy people who can afford to pay full price and they will not do it either. They know better.

We stopped to visit Easter bunny at international Plaza and also to find a coffee shop that a…read morefriend recommended near Nordstrom. We definitely got some steps in walking around the mall. It's been a while since I've been here and they definitely have a wide variety of stores. We did stop by and see the Easter bunny. The staff was super nice. They were doing a little dances and keeping the kids entertained. Also, we did find the coffee shop called E bar near Nordstrom. Which was pretty good actually. For lunch, we did stop at the food court, but I wouldn't eat there again. The food was terrible at wok o holic. There is better food outside the food court.

pretty big mall with good restaurants and stores for everyone. the decor and wall colors/paint…read morereminded me of europe. windows and greenery at the top. it was a nice touch. the light blue ceilings were nice too. there is a small food court in the center of the building. it had a piano where guests could play. also tables and benches. the mall was rather empty when i went. but the restaurants themselves were pretty busy. lots of italian restaurants and some dessert places inside too.

Decent mall with decent stores. Dunno what else you need! Clean shops and hallways. Doesn't feel…read moredingy like some malls that are falling off. Food court has all you'd need. Available wifi which I've never used so can't speak to the speed.

My time at Hyde Park Village was essentially an elite level window shopping experience with my…read moremother, and honestly, I would not trade that day for anything. She was with me for my hair appointment, so we turned the whole thing into a full blown mother daughter day, which made it special regardless of what we did or did not buy. Hyde Park Village is absolutely perfect for strolling, wandering, lingering, and people watching because if you want to observe how the well heeled set moves through life, this is your front row seat. You will see retirees with serious jewelry sitting at cafés for hours, young professionals dressed like they have brand partnerships, and valet attendants casually opening doors to cars that cost more than some people's homes. It is fascinating in the best way. As for shopping, I will say this with humor and humility, it is way outside of my budget. I can admire the displays, appreciate the tailoring, and mentally style outfits I am not purchasing, but when I look at the price tags I am reminded that I am there for the ambiance and not the transactions. That does not make the experience any less enjoyable because there is something wonderful about walking through a beautifully curated space without the pressure to buy. For me, Hyde Park Village works as a place to enjoy a gorgeous Florida day, grab a bite, observe the scene, and spend quality time with my mother, which is what truly mattered. I may not have left with shopping bags swinging from my arm, but I left with a memory of a really lovely day, and sometimes that is the better purchase anyway.

Last night was a nice night for Xmas lighting in Hyde Park Village…read more I liked that it was not jammed packed and it was easy to walk through. People are walking around with their dogs and pretty happy here. This event took place from 5-8pm with the tree lighting at the end. We wish we saw the nutcracker ballet, but when we got there they were finishing up. We were able to get parking in one of the garages which they just opened up again when we got there. That made it way way easy since there was a good amount of parking inside. We were worried about the parking and it was fine. There was some vendors here and there but not too many. I wish we took pics by the vw van, but we didn't. They did have free ice cream from Oddfellows that we got. They sold mixed drinks and cotton candy and flowers and some food here and there like Birria Bros and The Mighty Fine. We didn't get any food and drinks while we were there. It was a nice relaxing night that made it even better with the Christmas lights and fresh air.

This location is hidden in the back of a small strip mall and we chanced upon it. They have a good…read moreselection of t-shirts and sweatshirts and you can't beat the price. Just $5!! Crazy. Compared to the other locations which are $25 or more, this is a steal.

Great price ($5) and includes sweatshirts. Friendly staff. Make sure you look at printing error…read moreflaws.

Growing up in the 70s and 80s, "going to the mall" was a huge part of my leisure experience…read more With Tyrone mall now being a just scary shell of it's former self, Countryside is the only indoor shopping mall left in Pinellas county where I can enjoy the nostalgia of my youth. I'm not able to go as much as I'd like, but a visit here at Christmastime is always quite enjoyable! This mall still has a decent occupancy rate, an acceptable food court, several sit-down dining options, a nice movie theater, and even an ice skating rink. The attached Whole Foods is also a plus, IF you can afford shopping there! (I always look online at their weekly sales items before I visit). Since so many of our former indoor malls have been converted to outdoor "strip malls," I'm very glad Countryside has so far survived the preference for online shopping and still exists!

We have gone to Westfield mall for years. My husband has Parkinson's disease. With the hot weather…read morewe go there to walk around. We went last night and parked by JCPenneys we walked down to the opposite end of the Mall and sat before we walked back.. We reached Penney's to find it locked up at 8:00. Everything on line says they are open till 9:00. It was difficult for my husband to walk and we had a good distance to walk outside the mall to get to our car. We found an open door to Penney's and entered and were told to leave that they were closed and waiting for one customer to leave. I asked if we could go through to the other door and was told a definite no. I tried to explain my husband couldn't walk far and we were locked outside. So I'm writing this to warn anyone who is disabled that the mall closes at 8:00 now.

I wish I could rate this place 0 stars. Absolutely unethical shop. Piles of white shark teeth to…read moreharvest these would have likely been extracted from recently killed or living sharks. If I'm wrong please please correct me! Same with the juvenile sharks in jars, and alligator heads. I know tourist want a piece of Florida to bring home but please reconsider shopping at a place like this! Also the Extremely crowed hermit crab enclosure. Bright painted shells are almost always toxic to the crabs, as well as cramped enclosures subjects these animals to extreme stress and it is incredibly cruel. THINK BEFORE YOU SHOP!

We love stopping in here to see the huge selection of souvenirs, shells, decorations, and even…read morehermit crabs. Prices are hit or miss depending on what you are buying... for example, some of the shells they sell are not local so they can be expensive... on the other hand, there are a bunch of shirts and towels that are on par with buying at Walmart. All in all, its fun to enter this store, because the selection is so diverse. If you're looking for someone with picky tastes, you're sure to find something suitable for them here!

Oh I love any visit to a RH outlet. The Clearwater location is great - it's easy to get to, has a…read morehuge parking lot and friendly staff. As with all outlets, it's hit or miss but I especially like this location. I hate the Boca Raton one.

The selection at this location is not great unless you are looking for a couch. And the prices have…read moregotten bigger and higher. I have purchased so much at the Vero Beach location and I have been consistently disappointed in the Clearwater store.

Alright guys, here we go with another episode of Just How Life Goes--and today it was time for a…read morehaircut First things first, you already know I had to put that Montblanc on because self-care days require you to smell good too Then I stepped in to try something new... a new barber. Now listen, when it comes to my hair, I don't just let anybody touch it. So yes, I was a little nervous. But let me tell y'all about Sully the Barber. I met her through Tampa Bay Women's Inferno, and once I actually looked into her work, I realized she is that girl. Years in the game, awards, her own haircare line--I said yeah, let's do this. I went in thinking we were just shaping up the afro, and she said "let me give you the full experience." Baby... she did not disappoint. I told her, "you got free will--just make me feel as good as I try to make everybody else feel." And when I say she delivered?? Look at these curls. Look at this shape. The V in the back?? The definition?? I'm beyond pleased. She really took her time and brought my vision to life without me even having to explain it all the way. This wasn't just a haircut. This was confidence. This was self-love. This was me stepping back into myself and feeling good doing it. Tell me I don't look good This is just how life goes.

Citrus Park Mall is probably the most family friendly mall ever! They don't open early expect for…read more10 minutes before opening. Their bathrooms are so family friendly with a chilling out area for kids and so many cool kids play areas. It's such a nostalgic mall like when I was growing up. I love this mall. Only downside is the food court doesn't have a lot of options but the choices are still good. I love coming here though and will continue to! Get your family down to Citrus Park mall! It's so big and has everything for everyone!