In July we honor locally-owned independent businesses and the far-reaching impact of their entrepreneurial spirit on the American Way of Life.
Celebrate your independents and go shopping! Either visit one of the locations listed below or download the PDF included on this web page and start shopping.
Grand Prize Two night stay and round of golf at the Longboat Key Club and Resort!
Many additional prizes from participating independent businesses will be awarded.
- Use your passport to receive special offers throughout the month of July.
- Offers are only available to passport holders.
- To be eligible for the prize drawings have your passport stamped by at least two businesses in each of the three areas.
- Drop off your completed passport no later than August 5th to one of the distribution locations.
No purchase is necessary and drawing will be held and winners notified by August 15, 2008.
Sarasota Visitor Information Center
701 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
6220 University Parkway, Sarasota
Bradenton Convention & Visitors Bureau
One Haben Blvd., Palmetto
Or the kiosk at the Prime Outlets – Ellenton
5461 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton
Venice Chamber of Commerce
597 Tamiami Trail, Venice 34285
For questions please call 941-957-1877 or email us at info@sarasotafl.org
The Benefits of supporting local shops & restaurants:
Preservation of distinctive local character
Local decision-making by community residents
Keeping more dollars in the local economy
Merchandise tailored to the customer interests
