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Top Spots To Get Valentine's Day Gifts In South Florida

It's the perfect time to get a head start on Valentine's Day shopping. South Florida shops have the best gifts on offer from incredible floral arrangements to jewelry for Valentines of different tastes and dispositions. Each store on this list features something appealing to both men and women. These shops are great locales to visit for harder-to-find gifts to make the holiday even more special.
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Koto

811 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-5686

www.kotoaspen.com

In the heart of downtown Miami is the Filling Station, with a great menu to offer to customers. It is located just south of Bayfront Park off the I-95 exit into downtown and its menu has all kinds of food to chow down on before, after and during the baseball game. Choose from chicken wings, chili or mouthwatering tater tots (bacon jalapeno cheese or pulled pork cheese & sour cream). The rest of the menu is filled with burgers, sandwiches and chicken and the Garage Bar is stocked with varied craft beers to accompany the food.

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Oh La La Cheri

811 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-5686

www.ohlalacheri.com

There are few things that say Valentine's Day as well as stunning French lingerie. This Miami lingerie shop features beautiful, catwalk-ready looks in top materials and with unexpected details. The designs are sexy yet classy and they're made with fine quality. The collections even include a bridal collection – a great choice for the bride-to-be – and the prices are surprisingly affordable.

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Vault

1024 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-5251
www.vaultworldwide.com

Vault is a special luxury shop filled with such items as jewelry, watches, binoculars and glasses. The brands on offer include Chrome Hearts, Tom Ford, Loren Jewels and Richard Mille for an impressive lineup of designers. There are goodies for both men and women and it's the right place to find gifts that won't be seen anywhere else. The well-versed sales staff is ready and willing to help shoppers find that perfect gift with personalized and attentive shopping support.

Related: Top Jewelry Stores In South Florida

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Pistils & Petals

1060 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-5001

www.pistilsandpetals.com

The striking Pistils & Petals floral shop in South Beach looks like something from a dream. The floral arrangements use some of the finest species of flowers to be found in brilliant colors and in seemingly impossible designs. This is a can't-miss gift destination for a number of occasions including the holiday of love. Special gift arrangements are available as well with such items as fine champagne and candles. Going to the florist that has provided arrangements for companies such as Cartier and Dolce & Gabbana means nothing but the best. Delivery is available for certain orders as well as residential and corporate on-site installations/arrangements.

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Levinson Jewelers

888 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 462-8880

www.levinsonjewelers.com

The husband and wife-owned Levinson Jewelers is a fabulous option for Valentine's Day shopping – what makes for a better romantic present than fine jewelry? The sprawling, nearly 10,000-square-foot store is home to jewelry, timepieces and related gift items and collectibles by fine designers such as Ivanka Trump, Gucci, Penny Preville and Bvlgari. The store even has its own namesake collection, Levinson Collection. The shop's merchandise includes jewelry items and pens for less than $300 to pieces selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Appointments are available upon request.

Related: Best Floral Shops

Chanoa Chen is a well-published blogger and online journalist on topics ranging from luxury lifestyle living to fashion shows and trends. A self-proclaimed Miami Beach fashion expert, she is also working on launching her first jewelry line, Boki Love. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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