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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This article appears in Dec 5-12, 2019.

