In St. Pete Beach, Sirata Beach Resort has collaborated with LocalShops1 to host a new monthly market. The community event, titled the Locals We Love Saturday Market, will take over the Sirata property's promenade area from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every second Saturday.
The market's inaugural installment is scheduled for March 9.
Shoppers can look forward to a lineup of local artists, crafters and businesses selling items like jewelry, artisanal foods (think jams or sauces), soaps, lotions and home decor.
On-site bar and grill Rum Runners also has specials on craft beer and cocktails in store for the Locals We Love Saturday Market, as well as live entertainment.
This article appears in Feb 14-21, 2019.