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More bragging rights for LocalShops1!

Founder Ester Venouziou is a finalist for Tampa Bay Business Journal's BusinessWoman of the Year!  Here's more information.

We're almost 1! Big birthday bash is Aug. 4

We're celebrating with a brand new Web site, the 1 Card and a $250,000 advertising campaign! It's all going to launch at our Birthday Bash Aug. 4 at the Table restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg. Hope to see you there. Here's some info.  

Save money, shop happy, support the community.

We LOVE shopping, especially at independent places all over greater Tampa Bay. Indie businesses create more jobs, keep more money in the local economy. But it's more than economics: they add charm to our community; they link us to the past, ensure our towns will be around in the future. We work with independent businesses to bring you  prizes and parties, and to help raise funds for charities. Click on the shopper girl, and start browsing!

LS1 discount card. Coming soon!

Featured businesses and neighborhoods.

This week, check out  Marisa's report on Intensity Academy  in North Tampa; and  Sara's report on Merry Mouse, in Clearwater. And make sure to read our special report on St. Petersburg's Beach Drive, by LocalShops1 correspondent Joelle Godwin.

Click here for featured businesses and neighborhoods.

We won!!!

We're getting a $250,000 advertising campaign! print, radio, tv and web!! Want to read our Perfect Pitch? Here it is!   And here's our official press release announcing our win. Now, who wants to be an extra in our ads?

We're in the news!

So, who's keeping count? We are, of course!  We've been featured on BayNews9, 10Connects, WMNF, the St. Pete Times, Bradenton Herald, Creative Loafing, Beach Life, Gabber and more! To read what they have to say, click here.