Coffee, Clothes & Cones: Kickstart Back-to-School at The Village Shops!

Summer break is coming to an end and it’s almost time to trade in the beach days for backpacks. As Naples families are hustling and bustling, hurrying to cross off those school supply lists during Florida’s Tax-Free Holiday all month long, don’t forget the most important part of the prep: back-to-school style!

Back-to-school shopping on the Bay includes caffeine sips for the adults, stylish finds for the students, and sweet scoops for the whole family. Consider this your Village curriculum, your guide to fashion, flavor, and fun under the Naples sun!

Stop One: Fuel Up Before Fashion

Parents and grandparents…before conquering the back-to-school shopping quest, you need caffeine to keep up with your little shoppers! First things first, Black Letter Coffee + Café!

Latte, cappuccino, ice coffee, or espresso is the way to go! Pair your pick-me-up with one of their tasty breakfast options – egg croissant, breakfast burrito, waffle, sweet crepes, baked goods, and more menu masterpieces. Grab a bite and then hit the boutiques!

Black Letter Coffee + Café is located on the north side of The Village Shops in suite 506. https://blacklettercoffeecafe.com.

Stop Two: It’s All About the Kids at All About April

Twirl-worthy dresses, preppy polos, A+ accessories, all found at All About April! Your little superstars will be ready to turn the hallway into their runway. From first day to picture day, you’ll discover high-end fashion for babies and children (girls up to age 14, boys up to age 8). All About April will “supply” the back-to-school looks that will win best dressed!

All About April is located on the north side of The Village Shops in suite 508. Call the shop at 239-430-0444 or visit their website at http://www.allaboutapril.com.

Stop Three: More Boutiques for First Day Outfits

The little ones are covered, head to toe, at All About April. Now it is time to focus on the big kids! For the trendsetting teens, The Village Shops offers a wide selection of boutiques that go well beyond back-to-school basics.

Pop into our popular name-brand boutiques for staple styles and then continue on to browse our local boutiques for one-of-a-kind looks you (and everyone at school) will love. Your stylish students are sure to be the talk of the hallways.

Stop Four: Midday Refuel, Lunch with a View

Even though you’re on a back-to-school shopping mission, who says you can’t have a little fun in the sun! Take a break for lunch and refuel at one of our six waterfront restaurants. At The Village, you’ll discover the ultimate five-star dining experience, featuring expansive menus and stunning views, no matter which restaurant you choose. Plus, there is a cuisine preference for every palate – contemporary, seafood, pub grub, Italian, and more. Secure your waterfront spot!

Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar 239-649-5552 https://www.baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com
Fish Restaurant 239-263-3474 https://www.fishrestaurantnaples.com
MiraMare Ristorante 239-430-6273 http://miramarenaples.com
M Waterfront Grille 239-263-4421 https://mwaterfrontgrille.com
The Village Pub 239-262-2707 https://www.naplespubs.com
T-Michaels Steak & Lobster House 239-261-0622 https://t-michaels.com

Stop Five: A Sweet Reward for the Whole Family

You’ve stacked up the style and now it’s time to scoop up the sweetness! The school bells are about to ring but the summer fun isn’t over quite yet. Close out a successful day of back-to-school shopping with a tasty treat from Ben & Jerry’s and depending on the day you’ll scoop up some extra sweet summer savings:

Milkshake Monday – 10% off any milkshake
Terrific Topping Tuesday – FREE dry topping with any size ice cream
Waffle Wednesday – FREE waffle cone with any large scoop
Super Sundae Sunday – 10% off all sundaes

Tax-Free Tips:

Now through Sunday, August 31, 2025, no Florida sales tax will be collected on the below qualifying items.

Certain school supplies selling for $50 or less per item
Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $100 or less per item
Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less, when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use
Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less.

Now that you know the details, it’s time to start shopping! We are happy to help those too-cool-for-school kiddos step into the school year with style and confidence. This Tax-Free month, head to the Bay where we excel in taking the stress out of finding back-to-school styles, all while having a little fun!