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If the world has gone crazy, maybe a little shopping therapy is the balm. This is the season of giving and good vibes, putting money into the local economy and encouraging local makers to keep doing that creative thing they do. What would life be without them?

Here are 12 places in South Florida that will be open between Black Friday and late December, where you’ll find distinctive, local gifts that imply extra thoughtfulness when you give them. Plus, many of these venues will be serving cookies and festive drinks. Also a balm.

Black Friday Record Store Day: With participation at nearly 20 independent South Florida record stores, from Rust & Wax in West Palm Beach to Sweat Records in Miami, this holiday-season edition of RSD on Friday wi

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