Thank You, St. Pete - Our Ribbon Cutting and Reflections

Thank You, St. Pete

As we celebrate our ribbon cutting, Pamela and I feel deeply grateful. This journey has been full of hard work, long days, and lessons learned. None of it would have been possible without the people who helped us along the way.

We want to thank the many local businesses and individuals who supported us and made The Book Lounge possible.

Blush Tea and Coffee St. Pete for sharing their teas and believing in our vision.
The Under Grounds Coffee Co. for crafting our syrups with care.
Hogg Batch Coffee for supplying our locally roasted coffee.
The Greenhouse St. Pete for offering guidance and encouragement.
The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce for welcoming us into the community.
DM Construction and Consulting, LLC for helping us open our doors with care and attention.
Florida Print Solutions, Inc. for their printing support.
Kristy Gaunt House for creating the illustration that captures our space.

We also want to thank Kendra, who helped us stay organized through the chaos, and my husband Mark, for believing in our vision and supporting us every step of the way since leaving corporate America. He has been patient, encouraging, and occasionally wondering how many coffee mugs one bookstore really needs.

To all our local suppliers, indie authors, neighbors, and friends, thank you. Pamela and I are grateful for every bit of advice, every visit, and every kind word.

We are proud to be part of this community and thankful for the people who helped make it possible.

Here’s to this next chapter, and to everyone who helped write the beginning.

With appreciation,
Natalya and Pamela