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The front of TacoSon in Temple Terrace. The restaurant is surrounded by greenery and has yellow walles, including some next to the patio pictured here with tables + chairs.
TacoSon is a popular local spot for its authentic Mexican offerings. | Photo by TBAYtoday
Here at TBAYtoday, we like to keep things local all year long, but on Small Business Saturday, the rest of the country joins us in our mission to shop small.

Founded by American Express in 2010 and cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011, Small Business Saturday is an initiative to bring small businesses to the forefront of the holiday shopping season on the last Saturday of November.

This year’s event falls on Saturday, Nov. 29, and we want to make shopping local as easy as possible. This map will allow you to find small businesses in your area.
A screenshot of a map of South Tampa with blue dots covering the map. The dots represent businesses that are celebrating Small Business Saturday.

It doesn’t matter which area of town you live in — there are small businesses in each corner of TBAY. | Screenshot via American Express

Here are a few that caught our eye:
Psst — do you own a local company? Read our small business coverage or check out these resources to help you participate in Small Business Saturday.

Asked

How much did Americans spend on Small Business Saturday in 2024?

A. ~$500 million
B. ~$12 billion
C. ~$22 billion
D. ~$50 billion
That's a lot of cheddar

Events

Thursday, Nov. 27

11th Annual Misfits Thanksgiving Dinner | 2-9 p.m. | Bar@548, St. Petersburg | Price of purchase

“Jay Kelly” | Thursday, Nov. 27-Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Times vary | Tampa Theatre | $10+

Friday, Nov. 28

“A Christmas Story” | Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | The Straz Center | $160+

Battle in the Bay: FSU vs. Texas A&M | 5 p.m. | Benchmark International Arena | $40+

The Perfect Hand-Rolled Sushi | 7-9 p.m. | Cooking with Ms Princess, St. Petersburg | $55

Saturday, Nov. 29

Dash4Diabetes 5K & 10K Walk/Run | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Al Lopez Park | $49

Shopapalooza Festival | Saturday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Nov. 30 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vinoy Park | Price of purchase
See our full events calendar
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Featured News

Sports

After three consecutive losses, where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers go from here? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Number

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Beauty

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The Buy

It may be Thanksgiving, but some of the best Black Friday deals are available today. While everyone else is busy in the kitchen, shop these deals and save big.

🧥 Take 30% off this trendy cropped puffer vest complete with pockets and a collar to keep your neck warm.
🔥 Speaking of staying warm, bring portable + powerful heat to any room in the house with this 4.6-star rated space heater that’s on sale for under $45.
💄 Score $10 off this trio of tarte SmolderEYES shadow liners that double as eyeshadow + eyeliner, allowing you to create a sophisticated look in seconds.
More holiday savings here

Games

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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Let the games begin

The Wrap

Happy Thanksgiving to our celebrating readers. If you forgot to thaw your turkey, there may still be some restaurants with open tables.

I’m thankful for you all taking the time to read our newsletter, and get more out of Tampa Bay as a result. Without you, we couldn’t do what we do. Thank you.
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