A dollar doesn’t go as nearly as far as it used to, but that doesn’t mean you have to skimp on gifts this year. We set out to find a collection of fun, local gifts for under $25 this holiday season. From handmade works of art to kitchen gadgets to park passes, here are ideas for thoughtful treasures that won’t leave you broke.
Art Coffee Canisters: Kahwa Coffee and the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance have partnered on retro-style coffee canisters wrapped with designs by local artists. Chad Mize’s iconic doodle designs adorn the inaugural canisters, and a new design by a different artist will come out each season. Each canister is filled with Kahwa’s 10-ounce Sirocco House Blend, which is a medium-dark blend that has “notes of dark cherry and honey.” They are $24.99 and net proceeds benefit the St. Petersburg Arts Endowment. Available at all Kahwa Coffee locations and at