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LocalShops1 Presents an Evening in the Courtyard

There will be food and entertainment in Gulfport’s Art Village Courtyard on Sunday, March 11, from 4:30 to 7:00 pm, at an event hosted by LocalShops1.com.  The event is free and open to the public, and will feature the finalists in our “Best Couple” contest.  Everyone attending is invited to hear their stories and participate as contest judges.

The finalist couples are vying for an $8,000 wedding package created by eighteen LocalShops1.com merchant partners, including a custom designed tux and wedding gown by The House of Renee Originals.  These independent businesses remind us that shopping local is important not only for our economy, but also for sustaining community character.

Local Shops 1Card holders can present their card to enjoy free delicious appetizers provided by Tea & Me and Yummy’s.  Cards will be available for purchase at the event, or can be bought in advance at many LocalShops1 member locations throughout the Tampa Bay region.  There will be music and special entertainment, and select wine and beer will be available.

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Come enjoy the fun and support the Buy Local movement with LocalShops1.com, the Tampa Bay Region’s leading voice for local, independent businesses with over 300 merchant partners and 12,000 registered shoppers.  LocalShops1.com supports the Buy Local movement through advocacy, monthly Cash Mobs, and special events; and by encouraging shoppers to shop, dine and play local, since every dollar spent locally multiplies to build our community, improve schools and create jobs. 

For more information please visit http://www.localshops1.com/event/courtyard or contact Mo Venouziou by phone (727) 686-3565 or email mo@localshops1.com.

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A full list of sponsors is below:

 

Sponsors: 

Absolutely Beautiful Flowers

A License to Cheat

Country Harvest Crafts Studios

Funky White Boy- DJ Service

Illuminated Publishing

Industrial Arts Center

Intensity Academy

Island Flavors And Tings

Kozy Kazual Wears

Linda's Jewelry

LocalShops1.com

Makeup & Hair by Monique

Mobile Day Spa Creations

Stella and Dot Independent Stylist Shannon Gryde

T and Me

The House of Renee Originals

Three Birds Tavern

Your Fondant Memories

Yummy's Restaurant

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