Perfect Shopper Survey
Here are the results from the first 20 responses to our Perfect Shopper survey! The first five who answered are getting a free certificate for a half-dozen cookies at Kookie Krums in Dunedin. The...
View ArticleAnnual Candy Survey
The results are in, and though the Peeps made a good run in the survey's final hours, it wasn't enough. Though the marshmallow bird-shaped treat is often touted as everybody's favorite Easter candy,...
View ArticleSocial Media Survey Results
As you know, we're big on social media. We love it, love it, love it. (click here to find out just how much). But is it all just fun and games? This survey was dedicated to social media and its impact...
View ArticleCoffee Chat Survey Results & Winners
So we've been thinking about adding a Coffee Chat to our calendar of events, and decided to ask you what works best. To entice you to participate in the survey, everyone who responded was given chance...
View ArticleHow did we meet?
We asked you: "How and when did you first hear about LocalShops1?" It has been really fun reading your answers, reminiscing of when we first met and looking forward to meeting those we haven't yet. Our...
View ArticleLS1 Girl Meets the Zombies @ the Pier
The zombies came out in full force at the St. Pete Pier for Thrill Night, part of Thrill the World, an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller.Before the dance started,...
View ArticleThriller Dance
Thrill The World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson’s "Thriller,” and in the Tampa Bay area, this takes place at the St. Pete Pier. This year zombies came out in record...
View ArticleLocalShops1.com Facebook poll
The St. Petersburg Times announced that as of Jan. 1, its new name will be Tampa Bay Times. This poll was taken Nov. 1, the day of the news became public. Wow! The St. Pete Times is changing its name...
View ArticleWhat's Your Favorite Holiday Memory?
We loved reading all the entries in our December writing contest — "What's your favorite holiday memory?" Choosing a winner wasn't easy!But our favorite story came via Terry Foster, who recently moved...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Road trips! Spring Inspiration
Spring is just around the corner and the unseasonably warm weather we have been enjoying has me thinking about my garden.OK, truth is, I think about gardening all year long. In the winter, I plan for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Repurposing
Buying things made from recycled material is a great way to recycle, but there is an easy way for you to become sustainable without even spending any money. You would be surprised at the many items...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dining @ Stella's
One of the best things about Gulfport is the variety of food and drinks available in such a short distance. There is seafood, Greek, Mexican, Pizza and Caribbean all within walking distance. My friend...
View ArticleRecipe! Eggs Benedict
One of my goals is always to cook more at home, with fresh ingredients, using what's on hand with less waste. I love to cook, I love cookbooks, and I work on making it a priority. One special weekend...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Coffee Spot In Seminole!
Sombra Coffee 9342 Oakhurt Road, Seminole 727-400-6956 It is so exciting to have a new place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee! Sombra Coffee, one of LocalShops1's newest members and part of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Introducing Sandra D. Does Fashion!
For Sandra Davila, better known as Sandra D., fashion always came naturally. As a teenager, she tells us, she would go through her closet and re-invent outdated clothes. When friends planned a night...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sandra D. Fashion: Ice Ice Baby
One of this season's trends is one we've seen before, most recently in 2010 as the clear shoe, when Prada launched a collection of the Perspex heels: a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin known as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrate your Independence ... in Syle!
Celebrate your independence in style with these three options!Beach time! Blue sundress, red straw hat, I LOVE NY straw bag, bakers red & white platformsOut on the town! Topshop red polka dot...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Low Heel, High Style
Kitten Heels make for a sexy, comfy style. At 1-3 inches, they help ladies be in high fashion even when they're wearing a low heel. The Kitten Heel came to the spotlight after Audrey Hepburn was...
View ArticleSearch for Coffee
LocalShops1 Boy's plea to local coffee shop owners: Help highway drivers find your shop. Here, he tells us about his road trip adventures and search for caffeine.On a recent road trip from Florida to...
View Article
