If you are looking for a great place to shop, friendly staff & GREAT prices, The Island Emporium, "The Original Beach Shop", established in 1990, is locally owned & operated. We have the best assortment of merchandise & unique gift items in Franklin County. We are located on the corner of East Pine Avenue & Second Street. Unbeatable prices..............Unbeatable quality!! The only store in the area with three shopping levels! You'll find our gift shop filled with souvenirs, apparel including a selection of exclusive local designs & SEADOG, gifts, Christmas ornaments, shells, shoes, swimwear, stationary, & fashion & sterling silver jewelry. We also carry Panama Jack, Ocean Potion & Bull frog suncare products & a full line of sunglasses. We have an extensive beach shop, including kites, floats (which we will blow up for you free of charge when purchased), goggles, masks, beach toys, balls (including volley balls, tennis balls, basket balls...) to satisfy all your beach entertainment & relaxation needs. AND, our new addition...a BOOKSTORE with a wide variety of cookbooks, children's and local interest books, puzzles, games, & craft items. We look foward to seeing you!