Despite a windy and chilly Friday morning, businesses setting up in Vinoy Park hope Saturday will turn up the heat in more ways than one.

Tomorrow afternoon around 11:00am, you wont be able to see across the sidewalk, said Susie Going.

Vendors spent the day preparing for a big weekend at Shopapalooza in St. Pete.

Thats where Tampa Bay 28 met Going, owner of Oh 4 Succs Sake."

We do succulent arrangements in unique containers, she said.

Going explained just how important Small Business Saturday is to them.

"Its not some big corporate company, mega millionaire that youre supporting, said Going. "Youre supporting your neighbors, your friends, all of your local people that you live and see every day.

By the look of years past, Shopapalooza is sure to draw a big crowd.

"We have around 35

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