ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Saturday, Nov. 26, is an important day for independently owned local businesses in the St. Petersburg area. It’s Small Business Saturday, the kickoff to “shop small” events that emphasize the power of dollars spent in local communities.
Small Business Saturday is sandwiched between the major Black Friday retail shopping holiday that tends to favor national brands and Cyber Monday, an online shopping event that this year takes place on Nov. 28.
The following local businesses, markets and shopping districts are celebrating Small Business Saturday this year in and around St. Petersburg:
- Shopapalooza: This annual festival, held Saturday and Sunday this year at Vinoy Park, features more than 350 local makers and small businesses.
- Saturday Morning Market: This weekly Saturday market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Al Lang Stadium and features more than 130 vendors…
