By Akers Editorial
2023 Gift Guide
Shop Small, Gift Big
From toys and home décor to trendy clothes and jewelry, discover the joy of giving while backing local businesses.
Information compiled by: Roxanne Brown, Cindy Peterson, Gina Horan
Photos: Nicole Hamel, Cindy Peterson, Roxanne Brown
For Her
Women’s compression socks
Advanced Medical Uniforms, 601 W. Main St., Leesburg
Clothes and accessories
Boutique Paloma, West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Espresso martini candle
Cozy Corner Treasures, 30 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
On Cloud running shoes and Features compression socks
Dash Sports, 741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Cow pattern makeup box
Home Sweet Jewels & Boutique, 521 N. Central Ave., Umatilla
Women’s overnight bag
Cozy Corner Treasures, 30 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Beaded Purse
Naples Soap Company, Lake Sumter Landing, 1060 Canal St., The Villages
Artisan dishes
Olivia’s Boutique & Gifts, Lake Sumter Landing, 1061 Canal St., The Villages
American Bonfire Women’s sunglasses
Prominent Fox Boutique, 4060 Thomas St., Suite B01, Oxford
Women’s assorted golf attire
TeesNGreens Premium Golf Store, Lake Sumter Landing, 1043 Canal St., The Villages
Bogg bags
The Paper Store, Lake Sumter Landing, 1121 Canal St., The Villages
Women’s cowgirl hat and boots
The Rowdy Cowboy, 801 W. Main St., Tavares
For Him
Men’s compression socks
Advanced Medical Uniforms, 601 W. Main St., Leesburg
BOTE Hangout Chair
City Paddleboards, 100 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Leather riffle case
Cozy Corner Treasures, 30 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
On Cloud running shoes and Features compression socks
Dash Sports, 741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Woodford Reserve bourbon balls gift sets
Cozy Corner Treasures, 30 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Cigar/ashtray
King’s Valley Cigars, West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
KY’s men’s Hawaiian shirts
Olivia’s Boutique & Gifts, Lake Sumter Landing, 1061 Canal St., The Villages
Cracker & Cur snapback baseball cap
Prominent Fox Boutique, 4060 Thomas St., Suite B01, Oxford
Man bar soap
Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Rd., Umatilla
Men’s assorted golf attire
TeesNGreens Premium Golf Store, Lake Sumter Landing, 1043 Canal St., The Villages
Engel live bait 30 Qt. Cooler
The Florida Angler, 786 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Men’s cowboy hat and boots
The Rowdy Cowboy, 801 W. Main St., Tavares
For Kids
Super Mario chess
Barrel of Books and Games, 403 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Insulated lunch bag
Home Sweet Jewels & Boutique, 521 N. Central Ave., Umatilla
Pink backpack
Lane Lynn Boutique, Lake Square Mall, 10401 US-441 #304, Leesburg
Onesie for baby
Main Squeeze, 763 W. Montrose St., Clermont
PBJ axolotl balls
Olivia’s Boutique & Gifts, Lake Sumter Landing, 1061 Canal St., The Villages
Hand painted controllers by Captain Alex
Comic Controllers, 628 8th St., Clermont
Custom build a bracelet
Que Linda Stationary Shop, West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Assorted stickers
Serenity & Survival, 606 W. Main St., Leesburg
Liv kids bicycles
Pure Cycles, 127 N. Grove St., Eustis
Purple purse
Teamont Boba, West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Paintable ceramic figurines
The Colored Easel Creative Studios, 400 W. Magnolia St., Leesburg
Kids lasso and spurs
The Rowdy Cowboy, 801 W. Main St., Tavares
For Animal Lovers
Bowser Beer for dogs
Paws & Effect, 18 N. Eustis St., Eustis
Sleepyville Critters handbag
Paws & Effect, 18 N. Eustis St., Eustis
Reversible dog harness
Paws & Effect, 18 N. Eustis St., Eustis
Home Range natural dog treats
Paws & Effect, 18 N. Eustis St., Eustis
Pawprints ornament
Piglet’s Pantry, 400 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Muddy Paws doggie biscuits
Piglet’s Pantry, 400 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Comfies pajama pants
Piglet’s Pantry, 400 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Dog treats by polkadog
The Paper Store, Lake Sumter Landing, 1121 Canal St., The Villages
Cat & Dog paint your own treat jars
The Paper Store, Lake Sumter Landing, 1121 Canal St., The Villages
Pet Scarf
Xanipa and Co., West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Pet shopping bag
Xanipa and Co., West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Pet hat
Xanipa and Co., West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
For The Foodie
Harry Potter cookbook and apron set
Barrel of Books and Games, 403 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Don’t Go Bacon My Heart dish towel
Cozy Corner Treasures, 30 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Assorted specialty jams
Fig & Fern Marketplace, 309 W. Main St., Leesburg
Gourmet bonbon gift set
KKÔ Chocolate, 411 N. Donnelly St.. Suite 103-104, Mount Dora
Honey
Lane Lynn Boutique, Lake Square Mall, 10401 US-441 #304, Leesburg
Ceramic spoons
Naples Soap Company, Lake Sumter Landing, 1060 Canal St., The Villages
Daph New Designs cutting boards
Olivia’s Boutique & Gifts, Lake Sumter Landing, 1061 Canal St., The Villages
Merry Square decorative wine stoppers
Prominent Fox Boutique, 4060 Thomas St., Suite B01, Oxford
Spicy chocolate
Sugar Mama’s, 716 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Sunsational Farms handcrafted syrup
Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Rd., Umatilla
No bake cheesecake
Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Rd., Umatilla
Local wines
Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Rd., Umatilla
For The Health Conscious
36-Garmin Forerunner premium GPS Sports Watch
Dash Sports, 741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Theragun massage device
Dash Sports, 741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Exfoliating gloves
Naples Soap Company, Lake Sumter Landing, 1060 Canal St., The Villages
Inis spa/beauty care items
Olivia’s Boutique & Gifts, Lake Sumter Landing, 1061 Canal St., The Villages
Palm stones
Serenity & Survival, 606 W. Main St., Leesburg
All natural goat milk soap
Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Rd., Umatilla
Soffle the soft waffle premium greens towel
TeesNGreens Premium Golf Store, Lake Sumter Landing, 1043 Canal St., The Villages
“Nathan” Hydration Pack
Dash Sports, 741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Sea Salt Scrubs
Naples Soap Company, Lake Sumter Landing, 1060 Canal St., The Villages
Jewelry
Sun Stone jewelry set
Serenity & Survival, 606 W. Main St., Leesburg
Teardrop earrings
Home Sweet Jewels & Boutique, 521 N. Central Ave., Umatilla
Bracelets
Lane Lynn Boutique, Lake Square Mall, 10401 US-441 #304, Leesburg
Organic Tagua jewelry by Soraya Cedeno
Olivia’s Boutique & Gifts, Lake Sumter Landing, 1061 Canal St., The Villages
Keep it Gypsy women’s earrings
Prominent Fox Boutique, 4060 Thomas St., Suite B01, Oxford
Arrowhead earrings
The Rowdy Cowboy, 801 W. Main St., Tavares
Sunflower boots earrings
The Rowdy Cowboy, 801 W. Main St., Tavares
Mosaico jewelry
Olivia’s Boutique & Gifts, Lake Sumter Landing, 1061 Canal St., The Villages
Dune necklace
Cozy Corner Treasures, 30 E. Magnolia Ave, Eustis
Fahlo ‘Track an Animal’ bracelets
The Paper Store, Lake Sumter Landing, 1121 Canal St., The Villages
Home Decor
Baby it’s cold outside soy candle
Cozy Corner Treasures, 30 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Cardinal teapot, cup and catching plates
Erika’s Tea Room and Gifts, 787 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Candles and holders
Fig & Fern Marketplace, 309 W. Main St., Leesburg
Grandkids Always Welcome sign
Home Sweet Jewels & Boutique, 521 N. Central Ave., Umatilla
Decorative candles
It’s Me Candle Company, West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Dream catcher
Lane Lynn Boutique, Lake Square Mall, 10401 US-441 #304, Leesburg
Canvas Pillow
Main Squeeze, 763 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Soap dishes
Naples Soap Company, Lake Sumter Landing, 1060 Canal St., The Villages
Bridgewater Candle Company assorted candles
Prominent Fox Boutique, 4060 Thomas St., Suite B01, Oxford
Christmas tray
Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Rd., Umatilla
Stocking Stuffers
Christmas themed compression socks
Advanced Medical Uniforms, 601 W. Main St., Leesburg
Hello Kitty Yahtzee
Barrel of Books and Games, 403 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Handmade key chain
Cozy Corner Treasures, 30 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Liquid Energy Gels/Honey Bars/Nuun hydration tablets
Dash Sports, 741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Heart magnet
Lane Lynn Boutique, Lake Square Mall, 10401 US-441 #304, Leesburg
Ceramic car coasters
Main Squeeze, 763 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Holiday sponges
Naples Soap Company, Lake Sumter Landing, 1060 Canal St., The Villages
Crazy socks
Olivia’s Boutique & Gifts, Lake Sumter Landing, 1061 Canal St., The Villages
Neoprene coasters
Main Squeeze, 763 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Cotton candy tubs
Sugar Mama’s, 716 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Karma/Natural Life giftables
The Paper Store, Lake Sumter Landing, 1121 Canal St., The Villages
Specialty Items
Shokz OpenFit running earphones
Dash Sports, 741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Etched Glass beverage cups
Main Squeeze, 763 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Closeable beverage cup
Main Squeeze, 763 W. Montrose St., Clermont
BOTE Hangout Chair
City Paddleboards, 100 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
BOTE Inflatable Water Hammock
City Paddleboards, 100 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
BOTE Hangout Bar
City Paddleboards, 100 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Beverage cup
Teamont Boba, West End Plaza, 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Holiday kitchen towels
Naples Soap Company, Lake Sumter Landing, 1060 Canal St., The Villages
Funko Pop! collectable
Not Just Cardboard, 208 W. Main St., Leesburg
