Bal Harbour Shops Pop-up Tour Arrives in Sarasota

March 4, 202 4- Sarasota

Bal Harbour Shops, the epitome of luxury retail destinations in the United States, is proud to announce the launch of its exclusive Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up Tour, bringing the iconic allure of Bal Harbour to Sarasota, Florida.

Featuring a premiere retail experience unlike any other, the Access Pop-up Tour showcases open-air shopping, designer boutiques, and the inaugural Bal Harbour Shops branded restaurant, The Whitman. Esteemed brands including Tiffany & Co., Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Golden Goose, Etro, Gianvito Rossi, Addict, Santa Maria Novella, Assouline, Orlebar Brown, Christofle, and many more participate in this extraordinary limited-edition event.

Kicking off just outside University Town Center Mall on March 2nd, this stop marks the second destination on a highly anticipated multi-city tour, following a wildly successful pop-up in Raleigh, North Carolina. Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up brings the signature experience of Bal Harbour to a larger audience, allowing discerning shoppers to indulge in a unique blend of luxury, fashion, and dining.

For the first time in its nearly six-decade history, Bal Harbour Shops extends its coveted luxury experience beyond Miami, offering patrons in Sarasota and beyond the opportunity to immerse themselves in the essence of Bal Harbour. With future stops planned in upscale cities across the Southeast, including Walton County, Florida and Greenville, South Carolina, the Access Pop-up Tour is poised to redefine luxury retail.

Matthew Whitman Lazenby, President and CEO of Whitman Family Development, expresses excitement about this groundbreaking venture, stating, “We’re thrilled to bring the tropical luxury shopping and dining experience of Bal Harbour to Sarasota for the first time in our history. With this roving Pop-up, we introduce a new and innovative solution at the crossroads of high-touch personal service and high-tech logistics, delivering on our mission to impress our guests with our distinctive level of excellence.”

Crafted by LOT-EK, the Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up spans 17,000 sq. feet and features a curated collection of elegant shops and luxury boutiques. Built from thirty custom-built shipping containers, the branded pop-up includes covered walkways with fans, a retractable canopy, and The Whitman, a fine dining restaurant seating 150 guests. The restaurant and bar menus for The Whitman will be custom for this experience and only available at the Sarasota Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up.

Experience the pinnacle of luxury at the Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up Tour, where every detail is meticulously crafted to evoke the grandeur and beauty of Bal Harbour. 

For photos of the experience, please click here. 

For further information or to arrange interviews, please contact Ashley Bauman at abauman@mercuryllc.com or Tammy Gordon tgordon@mercuryllc.com.