Why do you shop locally?

“Shopping local is like paying it forward. You aren’t just supporting your local restaurant. You are supporting your local baker, grower, florist, etc. Shopping at a local children’s resale shop like Ollie’s Treehouse not only supports my Mom, but it supports all the wonderful families that choose to sell their gently used items to Ollie’s. Local shops also know local shops. So at Ollie’s you may learn about other wonderful local businesses like Thomas Bruce Photography, StrollerFit St. Pete or about LocalShops1!!”
Tricia Schmitz,
Ollie’s Treehouse, St. Pete

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“There’s no place like home…and without independent small businesses, home wouldn’t be the same. (They) are the backbone of our community. As shoppers, we feel it is important to shop locally to support our local economy & to keep the small mom & pop businesses, like ourselves, in business. As business owners, we feel that it is important to show our customers that we appreciate them by giving back to the community with our yearly charity pond tour … free educational classes and fun events.”
David & Lisa Burns,
Backyard Getaway, Bradenton

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“Local businesses are cooler, harder-working, and more likely to benefit me and my friends in the long run. That is why I shop locally.”
Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford,
Bright Eyes Tampa

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“I love to support local artists, and local merchants. It helps build a strong local economy. If I need a gift for someone and don’t make them something, then I want to buy them something from another local artist.”
Christina Lee,
Lee Shore Gallery, Bradenton

“Local, independent businesses add charm  to our
neighborhoods & keep the local economy
going strong!”
LocalShops1 Girl

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