Celebrate National Small Business Week in Tampa Bay

Here’s some of your favorite companies, restaurants, and mom and pop spots in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

By Bailey Lefever

, May 2, 2023

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Rock a little St. Pete pride with a Pelican-emblazoned shirt from the local brand.

It’s National Small Business Week . And we’re pretty proud of our local gems in Tampa Bay. Right folks?

We wanted to show off a few of your fave restaurants, shops, beauty salons, and other locally-owned spots that make TBAY unique.

Here’s a few you submitted on Instagram :

@alliebabcock suggests two local photographers @jraephotography_ and @alexisleephotos
@jessicasreyna (a TBAYtoday and 6AM City friend) recommends @buddybrewcoffee , @oxfordexchange , and @olivia_tampa
@cedra_xo wrote in @luxe_homeessentials
We also had a couple of local small businesses throw themselves in the ring, like @sunshine_city_gear + @realjorgestyles

Want to weigh in next time? Follow us on Instagram .

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Bailey Lefever

Bailey is based in St. Petersburg, FL, but hails from Ocala: the “horse capitol of the world.” Previously, she reported on education for WUSF Public Media, seniors for The Tampa Bay Times, and local government and communities for The Miami Herald and The Palm Beach Post. Happiest with sand on her sneakers, she loves visiting new parks and neighborhoods.