Sarasota Marche

Permanently Closed.. Imagine a shopping experience that combines the comforts of home with the high-brow style of Paris and Europe. Imagine a place where you’re free to purchase anything that tickles your fancy – even the Victorian-style sofa you are sharing with a friend.

Envision yourself strolling from cozy room to room, surrounded by stylish garments and jewelry, heart-warming homeware and haberdashery, love-worn books, soft baby clothes and linens, and strikingly-shaped bottles of cosmetics and lotions.

Starting Aug. 1, you won’t have to imagine, because Sarasota Marché is coming to the Gillespie Park neighborhood. Tucked away in a quaint wooden house that is easily accessible, yet pleasantly shielded, from busy Fruitville Road, Sarasota Marche at 1826 4th St. will offer a shopping experience like none other in the area.

The brainchild of fashion expert Marina Eckert, Sarasota Marché will offer top-quality consignment and discounted designer items of all kinds. Designer garments will be her specialty, but Marina will complement her ever-growing collection of upscale women’s clothing with a wide array of pleasantries.

In keeping with her reputation for having that special touch, Marina will adorn Sarasota Marché with fresh-cut flowers every day, and treat all guests to her homemade cheescake and freshly-brewed gourmet coffee.

Consignments and donations are welcome and needed; schedule your pick up/drop off by calling (941) 350-1787 or emailing sarasotamarche@gmail.com to contri