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Rep. Castor to Rally for Small Businesses at Start of Holiday Shopping Season
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Nearly three-quarters of shoppers are planning to shop at a small business this holiday season, according to recent data, and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) will bring together several local independent businesses in St. Petersburg to highlight their holiday offerings in advance of Small Business Saturday. Rep. Castor will be joined by participants for a media availability on Tuesday, November 21, at 10 A.M. to encourage neighbors to shop small this holiday season. The media availability will be held at The Merchant, a purveyor of local goods, offering items from over 80 Florida artisans and craftspeople.
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
WHERE:
The Merchant
645 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
WHO:
- U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor
- Tami Simms, President of the Saturday Morning Market and Board Member of the Downtown Business Association
- Jennifer Schultz, Owner of The Merchant
- Jose Martinez, President of the Downtown Business Association
- Representatives from EDGE District
- Representatives from Keep St. Pete Local
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Tami Simms, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS
The SIMMS Team, Coastal Properties Group International, LLC
Christie's International Real Estate
238 Beach Drive NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Office 727.898.2582 | Cell 727.743.6262
e-mail: Tami@SimmsTeam.com
