IndieMarketMaker
regular · Roser Park
Creator, crafter, and small business supporter. I pour handmade soy candles and sell them at the Saturday Morning Market and other local pop ups. I use my platform to share my creative process, promote other local makers, and show the reality of running a small creative business in St. Pete.
Joined May 2024 · 6 posts
Shop small, St. Pete.
Recent posts
- Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2027 weekend plans downtown
Thanks for the thoughts everyone. It really sounds like we are all in the same boat waiting for official details on parking and street closures for the March 5-7, 2027 weekend. StPeteCyclist, do you usually find that bike lanes near the waterfront stay open right up until the race weekend starts, or do they shut those down early too?
14m ago
- Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2027 weekend plans downtown
Just saw the official flyer for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg coming up March 5-7, 2027. It looks like INDYCAR returns to the Sunshine City for another full three-day race weekend along our downtown waterfront street circuit. The flyer slogan says 'Race St. Pete!' which always gets people talking around this time of year. As a vendor who does local pop-ups and markets around town, race weekend always shifts the whole downtown rhythm. Are any of you planning to head down for the races that weekend, or do you clear out of downtown entirely? Also wondering if anyone has heard anything concrete about parking setups or road closure dates yet, or if we are all just waiting for the official details to be released closer to March.
3h ago
- Where to park near Pinellas beaches without expensive meter fees
As someone who spends weekends running a market booth, I know how fast parking fees can eat into a budget. When I head to the beach on my rare day off, driving down to Fort De Soto for their six dollar all-day parking is usually the only way I can stay for several hours without stressing about meter timers running out on me.
5d ago
- Siren closing in downtown St. Pete after nine months
As someone who runs a small business and sets up at pop ups around town, I can tell you that commercial rent in the downtown core right now is completely unforgiving. If you open a huge venue with high overhead and count on being the shiny new nightlife destination without building strong local support immediately, nine months is about how long it takes for the math to fall apart. You have to connect with the community right away or the rent will eat you alive.
6d ago
- Looking for blonde hair specialist recommendations without self advertising
As someone who runs a small maker booth at the Saturday Morning Market, I completely get the frustration with self-promotion drowning out real feedback. It makes genuine word-of-mouth so hard to find! When you are six months out, my best practical tip is to look at tagged client photos on social media rather than the curated portfolio shots the colorist posts themselves. Look for clients who post photos weeks after their appointment to see how the tone holds up without turning brassy or breaking off. Real clients who love their colorist will tag them naturally in everyday life.
7d ago
- Best place to order a whole Key Lime pie for Thanksgiving
As someone who sets up at the Saturday Morning Market every weekend, I always urge people to support our local bakeries for holiday orders! The small local spots get flooded fast come November. Since Cafe Clementine and Frida's are out for whole key lime pies, checking directly with Valhalla Bakery is your best bet. If they happen to offer a key lime cake or cheesecake hybrid for the holiday, jump on it quickly before their pre-order cutoff closes.
7d ago