1- Buy Gift Cards
It is that easy to help you favorite local restaurants, shops, salons and more! If you are able, please purchase a gift card for one or some of your favorite local businesses. You can even stock up for future gifts, occasions and more!
2- DONATE
Many of our local non-profits have cancelled major spring fundraisers which help them throughout the year while seeing a decrease in donations. At the same time, those same local non-profits are working overtime to keep you entertained online with virtual experiences from educational programs to going live on Facebook. If you are able, please support them.
3- Order Take Out
Mix up your at home routine by ordering out! Whether it is pizza for family movie night, Date Night To Go or just your favorite local comfort food, ordering take out helps support local restaurants and their employees.
4- Support Local Farmers
The St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market is partnering with local farmers to continue to provide you with fresh local produce for pickup. Learn more about their Saturday morning market drive thru here.
5- Shop Local Online
If you are tempted to shop online, google your favorite local shops first! Many of our local shops are making the move online if they haven’t already. Those who aren’t online may still be able to get you what you need or want by arranging a pickup time if you call or email.
USEFUL LINKS TO SHOP LOCAL:
- We checked in to see what hours and options some of our Paradise News advertisers are offering! Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/.
- Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has a list of local businesses with gift cards available for purchase online. Get shopping at https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/list/st-peteclearwater-businesses-with-gift-cards.
- Keep St. Pete Local wants you to think local when you shop online so they composed a list of 300 local shops and online shopping websites. Check it out and learn more about Keep St. Pete Local’s mission here.
- If you are ordering on Amazon, make sure to shop from smile.amazon.com and pick a local non-profit to support when you do!