As you know by now, our small businesses are at the heart of what draws people to St Pete and keeps locals feeling so lucky we get to live here. Authors, Meredith Gaunce & Melanie Bowman captured that essence on the pages of their travel book, Traveling St Pete: A Girls Guide. Having done a similar guide for Savannah, Georgia, Meredith was approached by Melanie to create one for the city they had both fallen in love with after moving to St Pete. Add in a pandemic, and it was the perfect time to show our small businesses some extra love. Whether you are planning a girls weekend getaway or a staycation, you can easily craft the perfect outing with a little help from their guide! In this episode, you'll hear about their journey through publishing with a local company, the joys of seeing the finished project on the shelves and how they continue to champion our wonderful community.

Where to buy:

Book + Bottle

17 6th St N St Pete FL 33701

Tombolo Books

2153 1st Ave S St Pete FL 33712

Shop their website for the book and other fun themed merchandise!

https://www.travelingstpete.com/

Follow on instagram @travelingstpete