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Dazzling gifts you can buy right now

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 39 gifts you can buy right now

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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

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$25 and under

For beauty queens: Zoe Twist Turban | $22 | This turban features breathable lightweight stretch knit with a cotton-like feel.

For accessory lovers: Textured hoop earrings | $18 | Shine bright with these Cori Rose earrings made with 18k gold plated hoops and textured polymer clay.

For golfers: Spring golf tea towel | $20 | A cheery tea towel celebrating the sport.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.49 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.
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Shop 30% off gifts on Six & Main
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$25-$50

For sippers: Tampa Bay skyline cocktail glasses | $39.99 | Cheers to Tampa Bay with these premium glasses.

For art aficionados: Tampa print | $30 | A print featuring the Sykes Building, downtown skyline, Florida Aquarium, and more.

For anyone: 26-oz insulated Pirani tumbler | $32.95 | This isn’t your average tumbler.

For homebodies: Everglades candle | $38 | Embrace the wonderful scent notes of jasmine, citrus, bamboo, and green leaves.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their devices all at one organized charging stand.
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Events
Friday, Nov. 24
  • Doja Cat: “The Scarlet Tour” | Friday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $65+ | See the Grammy Award-winning artist perform hits like “Kiss Me More,” “Get Into It (Yuh),” and “Paint The Town Red.”
  • Rumours of Fleetwood Mac | Friday, Nov. 24 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $43+ | Revel in decades worth of reimagined classics by this tribute band which has been personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood.
Saturday, Nov. 25
  • Historic Kenwood Tour | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $10-$20 | Stroll through St. Pete’s oldest neighborhood looking at and learning about the historic homes + the area’s culture, ending up in the Grand Central District.
  • Shopapalooza Festival 2023 | Saturday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Nov. 26 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vinoy Park, 701 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Check out 350+ vendors at this annual event by the water, and grab gifts for friends and family.
  • Christmas in the Wild | Saturday, Nov. 25-Saturday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa | $0-$48 | Delight in the holiday season among millions of lights + festive experiences while surrounded by animals.
Sunday, Nov. 26
  • Market on Main | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Gazebo at John Wilson Park, 401 Main St., Safety Harbor | Price of purchase | Enjoy open-air shopping from 45+ vendors, alongside live music, community yoga, and sound healing.
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Snag an exclusive 50% off men’s gifts from Harlestons — the Charleston, SC-based premium men’s apparel brand that’s been featured on Golf Digest and The Golf Channel as the hottest emerging menswear brand — during its highly-anticipated only sale of the year.

Take 50% off everything online (including sharp, sophisticated performance polos, sweaters and outerwear, hats + more) Black Friday through Cyber Monday with our exclusive code: BF50.

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    News Notes
    Sports
    • The pressure is on for the USF Bulls ahead of their final football game of the 2023 regular season. Victory at Raymond James Stadium tomorrow against Charlotte would bring the team’s season win total to six — enough to become bowl-game eligible for the first time since 2018. Grab tickets. (WFLA)
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    • Enchant Christmas returns to St. Pete this weekend for the season. The holiday spectacular at Tropicana Field offers ice skating, a host of vendors, food + drink options, and dazzling light displays. It runs from today, Friday, Nov. 24 through the end of the year. Grab tickets.
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    • Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters for $20 free with a $100 gift card purchase.
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    • The Florida State Fairgrounds has a new mascot. Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 25, is the first public appearance for Sunny, the sun-shaped mascot with arms, legs, and a mohawk hairstyle. Sunny will be in Downtown St. Pete for the 95th annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting, which runs 6:30-8:30 p.m. (WFLA)
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    • Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*
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    • This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*
     
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