If you have a dog in pain, you’ll try anything to make it better. When my vet — who’s holistic and traditional — suggested acupuncture for Calypso’s IVDD (it’s a dachshund thing), I was optimistic but also skeptical. Turns out, it did the trick — it lessened her pain and she hasn’t had any relapses since. That’s not to say they won’t happen, but if they do, I know what I’m trying first this time. We don’t call SPB Vet a vet; we tell her she’s going to the “feel better store” because that’s all they’ve ever done there: Make her feel better. St. Pete Beach Veterinarian, 6605 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. stpetebeachvetclinic.com 727-367-0096 —CS
Goods & Services: Local business is good business.
Local business is good business.
Who would’ve known that we’d spend our mid-30s (and beyond) collecting buttons and pins for our lapels and guitar straps? Thanks to the comic book-inspired selection at Tampa’s Bronze Age Buttons and veteran local comics artist/musician Josh Sullivan’s wide variety of enamel pins both cute and snide, getting older (and throwing around our disposable income) never felt — or looked — so cool. —Ray Roa/Scott Harrell
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- Runner Up: Seminole Heights Community Acupuncture
- Runner Up: A Touch of Wellness
- Runner Up: Knot on Main Street
- Runner Up: Dysfunctional Grace
- Runner Up: Beacon 430 (St. Petersburg)
- Runner Up: West Park Village (Westchase)
- Runner Up: Dimmitt Automotive Group
- Runner Up: Brandon Ford
- Runner Up: Murray Motive (Oldsmar)
- Runner Up: Tires Plus (Multiple Locations)
Suncoast Credit Union Website. Convenient local branches, access to thousands of ATMs, exclusive member seminars and sponsored events throughout the community. www.suncoastcreditunion.com
- Runner Up: Bank of America
- Runner Up: Chase
- Runner Up: Sapia's Barber Shop
- Runner Up: Billy's Corner Barber Shop
