Small businesses in downtown St. Petersburg are hoping a new monthly night market will become a tradition that draws the community together and supports local vendors.

The first event wrapped up Wednesday evening downtown, featuring handmade goods, art, food, and live music.

Just to have a sense of community where everyone can just be together, all different types of people, you know, all different walks of life being together, said Danielle, co-owner of Alpha Maui.

The market is organized by St. Pete Is Super Cool, a grassroots advertising firm that previously hosted Sunday markets at Fergs. CEO Kody Roussert said the shift to midweek occurred after the company lost business during the football season.

The market's been well received by downtown, and I think the community really likes

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