It’s not too late to vote for best antique shops, farmer’s markets, hair stylists, mechanics and other locals-friendly people and places providing Tampa Bay’s best goods and services in the 25th Anniversary Best of the Bay readers’ poll. If you don’t see a favorite store or service people here, you can nominate a new category at the bottom under “Best Category We Forgot.”
While you’re in the spirit of supporting local businesses, the Best in Biz Awards coincides with LocalShops1’s seventh anniversary celebration and will take place Thurs., Aug. 6, at the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Petersburg. The event, presented by C1 Bank, will be emceed by Noah Pransky of 10 News and features keynote speaker St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman.
Even if you can’t attend, take a time to vote for local entrepreneurs who contribute atmosphere, personalized service, unique goods and visual distinction to our city blocks. Because of these independent retailers, neighborhoods become more than just another suburb of big box stars. Local shops help make a city great — so help them get the recognition they deserve. Submit your vote here by clicking here.
For more information, go to LocalShops1.com/Awards or email events@localshops1.com. Click here for more info and tickets.
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This article appears in Jul 9-15, 2015.
