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Black businesses thrive at Saturday Morning Shoppe

Renee Edwards' Saturday Morning Shoppe has experienced explosive growth and a surge in popularity since its inception, going from a church's grounds to Tropicana Field and a new location coming in August. BY MARK PARKER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - Renee Edwards’ Saturday Morning Shoppe has experienced explosive growth and a surge in popularity since its […]

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