Sarasota's malls feature plenty of places for indoor shopping, dining, and entertainment.

As the months get warmer in Florida, several residents are quite thankful for the respite of air-conditioned shopping. Yet the malls in Sarasota aren't just for shopping. Featuring a variety of restaurants and eateries, as well as entertainment venues, Sarasota malls have a little something for everyone.

Our oldest mall is Westfield Sarasota Square. First built in 1977, Sarasota Square received a 7-million-dollar facelift in 1986, followed quickly by another 15-million-dollar expansion. The mall saw more major renovations when Westfield purchased the property in 2005, instituting a 60-million-dollar remodel.

With its most recent addition of a Costco store,

Since its beginning in 1995, Lakewood Ranch has grown into seven beautiful villages and continues to expand. Beautifully designed and well maintained to allow residents the best in a master-planned community, this neighborhood offers the best in shopping, dining, recreation, and beautiful homes. If you're looking for upscale living, take a look at what's available now.

Let's start with the beautiful, peaceful lake view home at 7107 Whitemarsh Cir! Real Florida Living - stunning lake and sunset views. Dramatic courtyard entry leads to a Formal Living Room/Dining Room with elegant Corinthian columns, stone fireplace surround, 12' ceilings, and 7 1/2' crown moldings. The Kitchen/Family Room is light and bright with aquarium glass and windows over