Credit: Photo via St. Pete Pier

Credit: Photo via St. Pete Pier
St. Pete will allow guests to walk around The Pier with a beer in hand when it opens this spring.

The decision went down Thursday night at a St. Pete city council meeting. The new ordinance will allow customers to drink alcohol sold by vendors, meaning the ruling only applies for any alcohol sold at The Pier. 

Sorry, you can’t BYOB. 

Last week, The Pier released a list of the first 17 vendors that will be allowed to sell in the area, which will be open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The lineup sounds prime for tourists looking to snatch some custom souvenirs and locals who want to spend some time day drinking by the water only to get a caricature with your significant other. We've all been there.

The list of vendors include: 

  • Lily Rose Jewelry: Local handmade jewelry

  • Craft-Tee: Make your own t-shirt

  • Planks: Signs made based on local landmarks 

  • The Merchant: Take a look at some souvenirs inspired by St. Pete

  • One Community: Collection of various vendors

  • Hey Mon Sauces: Get some authentic Caribbean sauces (just don’t get lost in it) 

  • Sunshine City Arts: Art collection

  • Flamed Copper: Heat-treated copper jewelry 

  • Hats at the Pier: Just as the name suggests; hats

  • Flaming Pearl: Tie-dyed stuff

  • Kashien Chanterell: A slew of accessories from Ghana 

  • Land of Gaia: Wood art and home decor sourced from around the globe 

  • Goofy Faces: Caricatures

  • Ancient Herbal Care: Skincare store with a focus on plant-based products

  • The Poppery: Fancy popcorn

  • McTavish’s Cookie Shack/Highland Shortbread: Bakery featuring cookies and shortbread

  • Cashew Brittle: Some local, homemade cashew brittle

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