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From the palest pastels to soft salmons and in-your-face fuchsias, pink in all its variations is the hit of summer.

BY KELLY FORES | CONTRIBUTOR

Add some pretty pink things to your closet this summer.

Monkee’s of Lakewood Ranch 1561 Lakefront Drive, Suite 104, Lakewood Ranch, (941) 358-8868 MonkeesOfLakewoodRanch.com

Monkee’s radiates rich, cheerful colors and happy patterns. A brilliant selection of dresses and separates fills this charming store along with unique beaded bags and adorable shoes and jewelry. The quality of the fabrics is swoon-worthy, whether it’s cotton or cashmere. Simply stepping into Monkee’s will bring a smile to your face.

Florida Provisions 1561 Lakefront Drive, Suite 109, Lakewood Ranch, (941) 274-0470 Instagram.com/FloridaProvisions

Real men DO wear pink! Florida Provisions’ “curated collection of the things that make our Florida lives better” includes graphic tees, and we’re particularly fond of the Blue Crabber. How about a featherweight performance polo in a fun print of bikini-clad sunbathers? Bonus: you can enjoy a beer while you shop.

Scout & Molly’s Boutique 5275 University Parkway #132, Bradenton (941) 210-4686, ScoutAndMollys.com

This little boutique serves up big attitude through the lines it carries. Add a punch of magenta to your summer wardrobe with this embossed crossbody bag; remove the chain and you have a clutch. Pink is the perfect background for the tropical flower print of these crinkle cotton-blend jogger pants.

Michael & Co. Jewelers 8736 State Road 70 E., Lakewood Ranch, (941) 216-3097 MichaelAndCoJewelers.com

Owner Mike Morton has been in the jewelry industry since 1988, going from apprentice to custom designer of fine jewelry. Check out these beauties: a pink and white diamond ring in platinum with a rose gold setting, and a smashing morganite and diamond cocktail ring in rose gold.

Influence Style 8141 Lakewood Main St. N-102, Lakewood Ranch, (941) 351-9218 InfluenceStyle.com

Sister-owned Influence Style has been in the area since 2010, first on St. Armands Circle and then opening in Lakewood Ranch in 2016. It’s no surprise they have a loyal following; here you’ll find everything for your wardrobe, from comfy casuals and denim to showstopping dresses. Rose-colored sunglasses? Yes, please.

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