Small Business Saturday is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that are such an important part of the community.

This year, Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch put together a list of local Small Business Saturday deals. 

Here's some deals from local small businesses:

• TNT Termite and Pest Control of Valrico is offering $25 off your first service on any annual pest control agreement purchased before Dec. 31. This offer is available to new pest control customers only. Visit the website. 

• Copper Bell Cafe, 11228 Boyette Rd., Riverview, will offer a free breakfast buffet for any area small business owners. Just show your business card between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Small Business Saturday.

• TakeOut Butler is offering its AMEX clients the opportunity to purchase a meal for $25 or more from one of the independent restaurants Takeout Butler serves and "eat local." This allows the customer to support two local businesses and eat for "free" (up to the $25.) Takeout Butler also will waive its standard $3.99-$4.99 delivery fee using coupon code: "amex" that day for all deliveries. Owner Erik Butler also plans to set up a menu called "Small Business Saturday." Customers can go online, select a $25 gift card, and have that as a credit to be used on a future order or as a gift.

• TNT Smoothies and Supplements, 15280 Fishhawk Blvd., Lithia, will offer 10 percent off all protein powders, 15 percent off all pre-workout powders and 15 percent off all fat burners and thermogenics. 

• Register at N Zone Sports on Small Business Saturday. When you use the discount code "patch," you will receive $20 off one registration. The winter season begins Dec. 15 for t-ball, soccer and flag football. N Zone provides a fun, safe and rewarding experience for all kids interested in playing youth sports in the South Shore area.

• American Water Conditioning of Brandon is offering a free water softener checkup and free water quality test. Call Gary Bancroft at 813-684-7873 (PURE).

• Orange Home Accessories, 1046 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, is offering 10 percent off all full-priced purchases of $20 or more. Plus, customers will receive a $5 rewards card to spend Dec. 1-24.
  

• Al's Tennis Shop, 6026 Winthrop Town Centre Ave., Riverview, is offering 10 percent off stringing (labor only) along with a special on Gamma and Babolat racquets.

• Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More, 3450 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd., Valrico, is offering 10 percent off all purchases made using an American Express card. Plus, customers will receive a $5 coupon to use in December.

• Lithia independent Avon representative Rae Malee Walsh is offering free shipping on purchases of $30 or more. She can be reached at 813-681-1035 or SteelersFL@verizon.net.

• Avon representative Debbie Ward will offer a 10 percent discount on orders.

• Agape Chic Consignment Boutique, 151 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, is offering 20 percent off all merchandise in the store.

• Silpada Designs Fine Jewelry is offering a free pair of sterling silver earrings with the purchase of $75 or more. Email gciotoli@tampabay.rr.com.

• Bra Fittings Done Right by Nancy Swain, certified fit specialist with Essential Bodywear, is offering a second bra for half price with any custom-fitted bra order.

• Beijo Bags representative Becky Lantz Goble is offering 10 percent off all Beijo Bags designer handbags and accessories in her extensive Inventory with no shipping charge. The offer is good through Sunday Nov. 25. Call 813-651-9333 or email itspursonal@aol.com.

American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is great to support local small businesses that rely on neighbors like us to thrive.

Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.