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Best Places For Black Friday Shopping Deals In South Florida

Black Friday has become an event for both retailers and eager shoppers. This annual "shoppers' holiday" has morphed into a nationwide phenomenon. With the fantastic shopping options in the South Florida area, there is a plethora of opportunity for awesome deals. This "best of" list features exciting options in South Florida for Black Friday deals. The multi-unit retail complexes are ideal because of their structure – a large number of retail stores with most (if not all) eagerly offering huge discounts. As the number of shoppers grow every year, so does the premise of Black Friday for retailers to get "in the black."

Sawgrass Mills Mall

12801 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33323
(954) 846-2350
www.sawgrassmills.com

With over 300 stores stretching across more than two million square feet of land, Black Friday deals are in abundance. Sawgrass Mills is widely known for its everyday deals as it is an outlet mall. On Black Friday, the savings are so enormous, it's almost impossible to choose which stores to visit first. The options cover everything from clothing to home furnishings and include small boutiques and large department stores. Shoppers looking for department-store deals can find what they're looking for at the J.C. Penney Outlet, Marshalls or even Super Target. For brand-name-specific shopping, patrons can visit stores like the Nike Factory Store and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Last year, Sawgrass Mills Mall was open for 24 consecutive hours for Black Friday.

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Dolphin Mall

11401 N.W. 12th St.
Sweetwater, FL 33172
(305) 365-7446
www.shopdolphinmall.com

As the other major outlet mall in South Florida, Dolphin Mall is another excellent option for those hungry Black Friday scouters. It's conveniently located right off of a major highway (State Road 836) which makes it extremely accessible for shoppers from all around. It's also the second largest mall in Miami-Dade County. Fans of bargain greats like Burlington Coat Factory, Ross and Old Navy will find a wealth of Black Friday deals here. Dolphin Mall also houses popular retail stores like GameStop, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Foot Locker.

Aventura Mall

19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 935-1110.
www.aventuramall.com

Located in the affluent Aventura area, this mega-retail complex stands as the largest mall in Florida. Boasting a list of 300 retail stores, including industry giants like Macy's, Sears and Bloomingdales, the list of shopping options ranges from new and trendy to the upscale chic. Its location makes it an excellent choice for both Miami-Dade and Broward County residents. Black Friday sales at Aventura are plentiful. Shoppers can buy clothes, shoes, toys, jewelry and even sporting goods without ever having to leave the parking lot. Speaking of parking, there are more than enough spaces to cover the crowds.

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