2009-11-20 21:15:25 - angea (pronounced pan-jeé-ah) Marketplace, the highly anticipated shopping experience, is the perfect venue for your holiday shopping this year. “Pangea,” which means “All the Earth,” adheres to this theme, as the spotlight shines on merchandise from all four corners of the globe.

Holiday Bargains at Pangea Marketplace

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Located on University Drive just south of Southgate Blvd. in Tamarac, Pangea Marketplace boasts 60,000 square feet of space and merchandise from all over the world. Shoppers will be able to spend an afternoon enjoying the teas of China, the gemstones of South America, artwork, handbags, leather goods, jewelry, hair accessories, candles, and clothing from Africa, Europe, the Far East, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, a farmer’s market and all the bargains to be found on New York’s famed Canal Street.

If you’re looking for something unique, check out the clothing, jewelry, vintage toys, Barbie dolls, collectibles, home furnishings and more. Pangea has something for everyone on your holiday list, and with affordable price tags. Celebrate

Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa at Pangea Marketplace, where shopping will be filled with holiday joy.

The Florida Special Arts Center, which calls Pangea “home,” has merchandise including items crafted by hand by people with developmental disabilities, along with other products such as the popular ScentsAbility Candles (www.scentsability.com), Sweet Petals Chocolates, Kathy’s Kidz Creations and more.

In addition to the unique concept of international fare, entertainment is an integral component at Pangea, including belly dancers, street performers, dance troupes, puppet shows and more, all geared to round out the shopping experience.

Pangea presents a “Florida’s Got Talent” contest on Saturday, December 12, a fun American Idol-style talent contest featuring community performers. Pangea shoppers will vote for the winners, with prizes to be awarded to the winning talent. Entrants must pre-register with an entrance fee of $20. To enter, or for further information, contact Robyn at robyn@pangeamarketplace.com or call #954-235-6973.

The Pangea Marketplace food court is a step above the rest, offering tasty dishes such as sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, salads, soft drinks, teas, coffees, smoothies, desserts and ethnic Mediterranean dishes by The Magician Chef.

Pangea Marketplace is located at 8399 North University Drive in Tamarac and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and from 11 AM to 7 PM on Sundays. Parking is free and abundant!

For information on Pangea Marketplace, please visit www.pangeamarketplace.com or email Deborah Greenspan at Deb@pangeamarketplace.com. For information on The Florida Special Arts Center’s programs please visit www.flsac.org or email Ellen Kleinert at flspecialneedscolorguard@yahoo.com

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