{"id":269239,"date":"2020-12-16T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T15:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/news\/green-book-of-tampa-bay-founders-share-more-than-100-local-blackowned-businesses-you-can-support-right-now-12215909\/"},"modified":"2024-12-22T09:04:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T09:04:13","slug":"green-book-of-tampa-bay-founders-share-more-than-100-local-blackowned-businesses-you-can-support-right-now-12215909","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/tampa-bay-guides\/green-book-of-tampa-bay-founders-share-more-than-100-local-blackowned-businesses-you-can-support-right-now-12215909\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Book of Tampa Bay founders share more than 100 local Black-owned businesses you can support right now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><figure class=\"size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"269240\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/tampa-bay-guides\/green-book-of-tampa-bay-founders-share-more-than-100-local-blackowned-businesses-you-can-support-right-now-12215909\/attachment\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9-5fd934637f8aa\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Josh Bean (L) and Hillary Van Dyke&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?resize=1920%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?resize=780%2C439&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gbtb_jake_ann_jones_bn9.5fd934637f8aa.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Josh Bean (L) and Hillary Van Dyke <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Jake-Ann Jones<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><i><br \/><\/i><\/p> <p><i>By Hillary Van Dyke and Josh Bean<\/i><\/p> <p>In our attempt to focus on the root causes of inequality in the Tampa Bay area, we recognize the significance of economic vitality. We know, through looking at local and national data, that a variety of systemic barriers prohibit equitable access to homeownership, employment, educational attainment, transportation, healthcare, and more.<\/p> <p>Therefore, it is our mission to make it easier to help all people spend their money at Black-owned businesses. The saying that &ldquo;When America gets a cold, Black people get the flu,&rdquo; highlights how Black people are historically the most vulnerable to systemic failure.<\/p> <blockquote> <p class=\"\"><b>RELATED<\/b><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/news-views\/local-news\/article\/21146693\/black-business-directory-green-book-of-tampa-bay-has-quadrupled-in-size-since-launching-in-late-2019\" target=\"_blank\">Black business directory Green Book of Tampa Bay has quadrupled in size since launching in late 2019<\/a><\/p> <\/blockquote> <p>In being intentional in the way you choose to spend your money, you not only help these businesses&mdash;which are just a few of the roughly 2.5 million Black-owned businesses in the country, most of which are sole proprietorships and small businesses&mdash;but you uplift your entire community. <\/p> <p>While this is in no way a full list of Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay area, these are some of the companies we have covered over the last couple of years on our Instagram and Facebook. We&rsquo;ve arranged them into categories, described one business in each category and listed the rest.<\/p> <p>Follow us <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greenbooktb\" target=\"_blank\">@greenbooktb<\/a>, or visit our website<a href=\"http:\/\/www. greenbooktampabay.org\" target=\"_blank\"> greenbooktampabay.org<\/a>, to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p> <p><b>Who We Use<\/b><\/p> <ul><li><b>Debonair Prints <\/b>Specializes in graphic design and screen printing, and we just love the work they have done for us! Be sure to check out their Instagram (@debonairprints) to see their work. Oh, and visit the Merch tab on our website greenbooktb.org to order a Green Book t-shirt.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/debonairprints.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">debonairprints.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Astute Observations<\/b> Astute did our logo <a href=\"http:\/\/www.astuteobs.com\" target=\"_blank\">astuteobs.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Creative Courtois <\/b>This web development team did our website and logo work for our website development grant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativecourtois.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">creativecourtois.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>The Deuces Live<\/b> A community partner in St. Petersburg <a href=\"https:\/\/deuceslive.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">deuceslive.org<\/a><\/li><li><b>One Community St. Pete<\/b> Another community partner in St. Petersburg <a href=\"https:\/\/onecommunitystpete.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">onecommunitystpete.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>SpeedPro<\/b> St. Petersburg SpeedPro did our business cards <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speedpro.com\" target=\"_blank\">speedpro.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Staples Co<\/b> This team played web developer for our website development grant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staplesco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">staplesco.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Black History<\/b><\/p> <ul><li><b>Madame Fortune Taylor Walking Tour<\/b>&nbsp; This historical walking tour starts at the Tampa Bay History Center and is centered on Madame Fortune Taylor, namesake of the Fortune Taylor Bridge in Tampa. Not only is Taylor a legendary Black business woman and a fascinating historical figure, but the tour is also led by thee Gloria Jean Royster, a local historian. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tampabayhistorycenter.org\/tampa-history-walking-tours\" target=\"_blank\">tampabayhistorycenter.org<\/a><\/li><li><b>African American Heritage Trail<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.afamheritagestpete.org\" target=\"_blank\">afamheritagestpete.org<\/a><\/li><li><b>Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature &amp; Culture Museum<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradlcmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">bradlcmuseum.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>&ldquo;Black Pioneers of the Sunshine City&rdquo;<\/b> Watch on YouTube via <a href=\"http:\/\/theweeklychallenger.com\/documentary-honors-st-petes-black-pioneers-on-wedu\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Weekly Challenger News<\/a><\/li><li><b>Central Ave Black History Walking Tour<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tampabayhistorycenter.org\/tampa-history-walking-tours\" target=\"_blank\">tampabayhistorycenter.org<\/a><\/li><li><b>Curtis Museum of Pinellas<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/curtismuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">curtismuseum.org<\/a><\/li><li><b>Dr. Carter Woodson African American Museum<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/woodsonmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">woodsonmuseum.org&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><b>Perry Harvey Sr. Park<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tampa.gov\/parks-and-recreation\/featured-parks\/perry-harvey-sr-park\" target=\"_blank\">tampagov.net<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Arts &amp; Entertainment<\/b><\/p> <ul><li><b>Black Business Bus Tour <\/b>The legendary Candy Lowe&rsquo;s bus tour of Black-owned businesses is an absolute blast. Not only do you get to tour businesses, the event ends with a market of other Black-owned businesses. Follow @blackbusinessbustour on Insta to stay-up-date for when these exciting events start back up. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackbusinessbustourflorida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">blackbusinessbustourflorida.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>The Afro Market Exchange<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theafromarketexchange\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@theafromarketexchange on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>Black Water Theatre<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bw_theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\">@bw_theatre on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>Indie Noir Market<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/indienoirmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">indienoirmarket.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Indie Reece<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiereece.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">indiereece.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Nick Davis <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ndartlife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ndartlife.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Shadcore<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shadcoreofficial\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@shadcoreofficial on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>Singles Pop Up<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesinglespopup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">thesinglespopup.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tampabaycollardgreenfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">tampabaycollardgreenfestival.org<\/a><\/li><li><b>Queen of Ex<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/queenofex\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@queenofex on Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><b>Zulu Painter <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zulupainter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">zulupainter.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Food &amp; Beverage<\/b><\/p> <ul><li><b>Three Generations Food Truck <\/b>Chef Melly&rsquo;s soul food truck is addictive, seriously ridiculous, and the Instagram page (@threegenerationsfoodtruck) is a whole trap of yummy goodness! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefmellys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">chefmellys.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Irv City<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beardofirv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">beardofirv.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Brea&rsquo;s Coffee<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/breasmobilecafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">breasmobilecafe.com&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><b>Mr. B&rsquo;s Soul Food Restaurant<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eatatmrbs\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@eatatmrbs on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>Heavenly Treats <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/heavenlytreats100.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">heavenlytreats100.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Heavy&rsquo;s Food Truck<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavysfoodtruck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">heavysfoodtruck.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>J New &amp; Moms Catering<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/jnewmomscatering.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">jnewmomscatering.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Lorene&rsquo;s Fish &amp; Crab House<\/b> (727) 321-7297<\/li><li><b>PattyCakes<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pattyecakes.com\" target=\"_blank\">pattyecakes.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Psalms Brittle Co.<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/psalmsbrittle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">psalmsbrittle.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Ray&rsquo;s Vegan Soul<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raysvegansoul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">raysvegansoul.com&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>BBQ<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p> <ul><li><b>Grillin n Chillin <\/b>I know you&rsquo;re wondering why there is a food category, and a BBQ category, but honestly, BBQ had to be its own thing. And while we love so many of the BBQ spots we have tried out, there is something about having ribs while beachside that hits different.&nbsp; Check them out on Instagram (@grillin_n_chillin). grillinchillingstpete.com<\/li><li><b>Al&#039;s Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsybor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">alsybor.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Atwater&rsquo;s Best BBQ &amp; Soul Food<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Atwaters-Best-BBQ-Soul-Food-1548011385480610\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atwater&#039;s Best BBQ &amp; Soul Food on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li><b>Bubba&rsquo;s Q Food Truck<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bubbasqfoodtrucks\/\" target=\"_blank\">@bubbasqfoodtrucks on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>First Choice BBQ<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstchoicebbq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">firstchoicebbq.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Jazzy B&rsquo;s BBQ<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/jazzysbbqtampafl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">jazzysbbqtampafl.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Rack City Ribz <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Rackcityribz\/\" target=\"_blank\">rackcityribz.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Red&rsquo;s BBQ Food Truck<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/redsbbqfoodtruck\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@redsbbqfoodtruck on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>The Rib Shack Largo<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/ribshackbbqlargo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ribshackbbqlargo.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Saucin Wings<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saucinwings\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@saucinwings on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>Trust Me BBQ<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trustmebbq\/?hl=cs\" target=\"_blank\">@trustmebbq on Instagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Hair &amp; Beauty<\/b><\/p> <ul><li><b>Central Station Barbershop <\/b>Central Station Barbershop are the founders of the Barbershop Book Club. They provide fresh cuts and encourage students to read during their haircuts and while they wait. Through their creativity, this program has grown to other barbers throughout St. Pete! Definitely check out their social media feeds for some feel good content! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/centralstationbarbershop1\" target=\"_blank\">@centralstationbarbershop1 on Insatagram&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><b>Aesthetic by Vicki<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticsbyvicki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">aestheticsbyvicki.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Annie&rsquo;s Beauty Supply Store<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesbeautysupply.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">anniesbeautysupply.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Blue Hibiscus Organics<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/bluehibiscusorganics.com\" target=\"_blank\">bluehibiscusorganics.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>CurlyCoilyTresses<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/curlycoilytresses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">curlycoilytresses.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Custom Beauty Spa<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/en-us\/171704_custom-beauty-spa_eyebrows-lashes_122669_treasure-island\" target=\"_blank\">&ldquo;Custom Beauty Spa&rdquo; on Booksy<\/a><\/li><li><b>Cyble&rsquo;s Hair Care Salon<\/b> 727-871-4393<\/li><li><b>Eyelash Icon<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/eyelashicon.as.me\/\" target=\"_blank\">eyelashicon.as.me<\/a><\/li><li><b>King Essential Beard Oil<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kingsbeardsf\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@kingsessentialbeardoil on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>Queen Steams Beauty &amp; Spa<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwqueensteams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">queensteams.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Seraye Wellness<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/serayewellness\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@serayewellness on Instagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Media &amp; Such<\/b><\/p> <ul><li><b>The Weekly Challenger <\/b>Did you know there is a Black-owned and operated newspaper that has been in existence for over 50 years in the Tampa Bay area? Visit the Weekly Challenger website to subscribe and stay in the know. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheWeeklyChallengerNewspaper\/\" target=\"_blank\">theweeklychallenger.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Agent X: The Movie<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agentxthemovie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">agentxthemovie.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>All Tea, No Shade podcast<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/allteanoshade\" target=\"_blank\">soundcloud.com\/allteanoshade<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><b>Altitude Collective podcast<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/thealtitudecollective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">thealtitudecollective.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Always Truth Incorporated<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alwaystruthincorporated.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">alwaystruthincorporated.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>&ldquo;Church Folks&rdquo; TV series<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Church-Folks\/dp\/B08JGQV4ZP\" target=\"_blank\">Available on Amazon<\/a><\/li><li><b>Outdoorsy Diva podcast and blog<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorsydiva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">outdoorsydiva.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Paige Tucker<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/paigetucker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">paigetucker.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Podcast Pedagogy <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/podcastpedagogy.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\">podcastpedagogy.xyz<\/a><\/li><li><b>The Power Broker Magazine<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powerbrokermagazine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">powerbrokermagazine.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>St. Petian<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpetian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">stpetian.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Services &amp; Things<\/b><\/p> <ul><li><b>Bark Bar Treats<\/b> My dogs are obsessed with the dog treats from Bark Bar! Check out their Instagram (@barkbartreats) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barkbartreats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">barkbartreats.com&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><b>A.Tailor&rsquo;d Picnics<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atailordpicnics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">atailordpicnics.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>America&rsquo;s Most Reliable Movers<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amrmovers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">amrmovers.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Event Heroes of Tampa Bay<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventheroesoftampabay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">eventheroesoftampabay.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Garrett&rsquo;s Lawn Care and Tree Service<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/gplawncare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">gplawncare.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><b>Ge&rsquo;odor Lux<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/geodorlux\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@GeodorLux on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li><b>Groovy Puppy Tampa<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegroovypuppytampa.com\/our-services\" target=\"_blank\">thegroovypuppytampa.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Kingdom Elite Services<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/kingdomeliteservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">kingdomeliteservices.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Moore Eventful Event Hall<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooreeventful.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">mooreeventful.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Snappy Notary Solutions<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/snappy-notary-solutions.business.site\/\" target=\"_blank\">snappynotarysolutions.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Sonshine Detailing <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/sonshinedetailing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">sonshinedetailing.com<\/a><\/li><li><b>Vibrant Hues Events<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/vibranthues.events\/\" target=\"_blank\">vibranthues.events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Shopping<\/b><\/p> <ul><li><b>1Pier St Pete Stall<\/b>&nbsp; The 1Pier Stall is an all-female collective of nine retailers selling hand-crafted and uniquely sourced products at the St. Pete Pier. 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