Have shopped here numerous times and I always stop when returning from our jobs in Port Charlotte and North Port. Happened to stop yesterday at around 4 p.m. I wanted to buy the cute stuff I saw at the Farmhouse style vendor booth that I spotted on a previous visit. I was prepared with the SUV to haul away my goodies. I saw a pink sign on the door indicating that "large purses and backpacks" were "not allowed in the store". Happened to have my rather large Neverfull bag this day as I was returning from filing lots of paperwork. So, I went to the from counter and looked for an associate to ask about taking my bag inside after seeing this warning sign of sorts. The associate told me I could not have my bag in the store and that I had to go put it in my car. Well, that is not going to happen as 1. My family member in law enforcement just filed 11 larceny reports that same day for windows broken out of cars to snatch handbags. Never smart to leave any handbag in your car 2. How am I going to shop with my wallet in one hand, my car keys in the other hand and maybe stuffing my cell phone in my back pocket, really? 3.the saleperson did NOT have to look at me and exclaim "we have had a LOT of thefts here lately". Really? Ok, so everyone shopping in your store is a criminal or made to feel as if they are a potential shoplifter. This really could have been handled so much better. Thank you to the one other associate who did follow me out the door, with my wallet in my purse, to invite me back in the store. But i really feel I can shop another place. And my purpose was to talk about renting the space for my paintings in addition to several purchases. I understand that theft is a problem for small businesses and understand from my clients today that they were told lots of theft is occurring at this store. However, I would never want my customers to feel unwelcome, unsafe with a purse sitting in the car or shopping without a wallet.