300 small businesses to participate in holiday-themed Indie Flea Market [Video]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s a term we hear a lot this time of year, “shop local,” and this weekend, there is a special holiday-themed Indie Flea Market taking place in St. Pete that will bring hundreds of local small businesses together all in one place.

Rosey Williams started the Indie Flea Market 12 years ago, selling vintage clothing out of the trunk of her car. It has now grown to more than 300 vendors, all coming together this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Albert Whitted Park in downtown St. Pete.

“This is a big time of year for small businesses, especially with the holidays. It’s so much more important to shop local,” said Williams. “There are so many amazing vendors, they’re all small businesses, independent businesses, local crafters, artisans, food makers, pretty much anything.”

Jewelry maker Murlene Joseph, owner of Hello Myrrh, like most of these vendors, …