millie2007
                                        
                                        It is a well laid out, but typical outlet mall. Prices are normal for outlet. Always handy to sign up for vip coupons.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            232kennetha
                                        
                                        Decent shopping experience, lots of stores but it is templated like many outlet shopping destinations.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            876bellab
                                        
                                        there isn't anything very exciting here, but it is a clean place with alot of nice stores. the deals on jeans for my husnand, dad, brother and myself was excellent. it is well laid out, and always a nice experience but no door crashing deals. staff members are always friendly. the sales girl at Lucky Brand was so helpful. i was greatful for her assistance, she really did a super job.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            kealey99
                                        
                                        Although there are lots of stores and everything was clean, I simply didn't have much luck finding good deals. Considering it was a 'presidents day' sale I was surprised that the prices were still much higher than I would normally purchase clothing for, so I certainly wasn't going to buy much considering the exchange rate. The lighting is also really poor at night..I felt a little unsafe shopping in the evening.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            leg5254
                                        
                                        We've visited this outlet mall before and was impressed with the shopping. This time not so good, I can honestly say, there were really no good buys. Almost every place had this buy one get one half off. I'm not impressed with this type of marketing at all not everyone needs two of everything. If I need one piece of luggage why pay extra for a second piece I don't need? Therefore I get no discount at all. I certainly won't pay a taxi ride to go there again! Clean stores, clean area, etc. but no good buys.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            182sw
                                        
                                        We recently spent the day shopping at these outlets. It's a nice, clean environment. I found the stores to be kinda small, compared to other outlets I've shopped at. Great deals in the Kate Spade store!!
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            well_travelled008
                                        
                                        Shopping is always fun but it's that much better when every store that you go into has friendly and pleasant staff. We also had our small dog with us and he was welcomed warmly by many. I always make sure to make a stop at Ellenton when I'm in Florida and I can say it is consistent. Go, shop and enjoy yourself!
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            Mark0076
                                        
                                        This is a good outlet mall with a lot of good stores inside. Eat before you get there because all they have is a small food court and a Starbucks. If you look around, you can usually find a few good deals.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            Mylolamia
                                        
                                        For a Canadian visiting the Outlets, this is a real treat and sales are to be had, esp. since I, a few days before coming here, had bought a pair of Sketchers at a Mall for half again as much as I would have paid at the outlet store. My husband bought two great pairs of Sketchers for less than my one, as well as a few other items at great prices. 130 stores in this massive center. Registered with Premium Outlets online and received a discount booklet at the center which gave further discounts to already reduced items.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            sheilal921
                                        
                                        Ellenton offers the usual selection of outlet stores but, as always, you must be a wise outlet shopper. In particular, several store offer EXACTLY what's in the mall stores. So, buyer beware. There are some bargains to be found so don't let this discourage you. We did purchase a pair of name brand sneakers for $35 which was great. The stores range from low end to designer, so there's something for everyone including 2 ice cream shops to satisfy bored husbands!
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            Piddda
                                        
                                        Great shopping with all the good brands with nice prices. Easy to locate and a not that crowded.You can easily spend at least 4 hours here.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            ZiggyAA123
                                        
                                        As UK resident in holiday visiting family in Sarasota I thought I would try out the local outlet. We weren't disappointed! Compared with prices in the UK the stores were offering some great deals. In fact practically all our clothes shopping for our entire trip was done here. Including amazing discounts at Michael Kors and many other stores. Definitely worth the trip if you can put up with the crowds.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            461alanp
                                        
                                        They are all around the mall strategically placed the extort hard earned cash from tourists whom they know will not be able to fight them, and locals who can't afford to take time off from work to contest them. Completely unconstitutional and a violation of civil rights. Not to mention, I thought an outlet mall was supposed to have discounted merchandise. Just call it a mall. And no, I have never received a red light ticket so I can't be called biased.
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            Matt615
                                        
                                        Went twice. Stores were having after Christmas sales. Columbia outlet had great sales and selection. Lacoste outlet still expensice. Outside Mall. Close to Clearwater, Bradenton, AMI, St Petersburg, Tampa. Right off the interstate. Highly recommend. One of the better outlets I have been to. great for rainy day when you cant be on the beach
                                    
                                                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                                
                                                                                            
                                            450SaraH450
                                        
                                        Came here the day after Christmas with family who were visiting for a week. I would agree that it is similar to many other outlet malls with the same shops, however there is ample parking and because the mall is so spacious one never feels hemmed in or crowded.