It’s that time of year, holiday time! And that means you’ve got your list and checked twice, and you’ve finished your holiday shopping….Or have you? If you haven’t put your boss on your shopping list you may be missing an opportunity to impress with local flavor. Here are the best last minute gifts for your boss in Tampa Bay!
Tampa gift ideas: The last minute gifts list
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Uhuru pies
You’re boss will love an Uhuru pie, because, well, who doesn’t love pie? And trust me, these are really good! The Uhuru movement is about Black solidarity in America and empowering Black communities. And the pick up of an Uhuru pie means a trip to the open-air market in St Petersburg, where you will find a number of cool and unique last minute gifts, in an environment where it’s easy to follow COVID regulations and stay safe. While you’re there you can take in some live music, buy fresh eggs and eat a knish or arepa, too! Uhuru pies is taking orders until December 22 for Christmas Eve pickup, so place your order today!
Boutique giftcard sampler
The fact is that Tampa small businesses need help. So why not hook them up while helping out your boss? That’s the spirit! When you select gift cards from cool Tampa boutique shops like La France in Ybor and ArtPOOL in St. Pete. If your boss likes their gift cards with less edge and more coffee, you try spots like Kahwa in Tampa and The Bunker Ybor.
Cigars & Sangria
If you haven’t looked at the cigars available in Ybor City for a while, you and your boss are missing out! I’m no cigar aficionado, that’s for sure, but Ybor City is known for its rich history in adopting cigar rolling practices from Cuba and various other places in the Caribbean. At one point, Cuban cigar rollers and factory operators ran their own co-op out of the Cuban Club in Ybor going so far as to take care of healthcare services in their membership. A trip to Ybor is an acknowledgment of this rich history, and a gift of a Tampa cigar is a treat for any boss. Try the Pink Gun, a popular full-bodied cigar from Tabanero Cigars in Tampa. While you’re picking it up, stop in iconic Columbia Restaurant and pick up a souvenir pitcher and their house sangria mix.
Personal branding photographer session
Ok, how much do you love your boss?! If they’ve been really, really awesome, maybe you want to get them a personal branding photography session with me, Kristina Maness…… But in all likelihood, this isn’t a gift for your boss. This is a gift for the special lady boss in your life! So if you have a special someone who you want to surprise on Christmas, book them as a session with yours truly. When you book a session with me, expect the VIP treatment. Your special lady boss will be pampered like a queen, and she’ll feel like one too when she takes empowering, authentic, beautiful editorial-style photos. I will consult on everything she needs to know, all you have to do is show up, so get to it!