Jenna Wiese At Pinellas County Animal Services
Not too long ago, I received a notice that my dog Bentley’s license needed to be renewed—weeks after I’d renewed it through his vet. The thought of getting things straightened out was shudder-inducing, but in one brief phone call, Ms. Wiese found the error, corrected and updated the registration and put my fears to rest. She was the epitome of the two things you really want when dealing with a problem over the phone, and too often don’t get: courtesy and competence. pinellascounty.org —Scott Harrell
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Best of the Bay 2019 Goods & Services: Our critics and readers pick the best goods and services in Tampa Bay.
Critics' Picks
Best Inclusive Volunteer Initiative
Best Yogi To Get Your Mind And Body Right For The Weekend
Best County Bureaucracy Customer Service
Best Escape From The Ybor City Bustle
Best This Is Why We Can Have Nice Things
Best Way To Riverwalk Without Any Effort
(Still) The Best Handyman In Ybor City
Best Place To Feel Like A Kid Again While Getting Your Sweat On
Readers' Picks
Best Clothing Boutique (Women)
Best Doctor For A Nip And Tuck
Best Local Wedding Planning Company
Best Locally Owned Business You Wish Hadn’t Gone Out Of Business (In The Last 12 Months)
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Aaron Burkett
And he’s still one of the busiest, too. Burkett’s been handling Ybor City and Heights area jobs of pretty much every size longer than most of us have been in steady relationships. The quality of the work, reasonable prices and trustworthiness are exactly why you’ll want to get on his calendar once you know that a job outside of your own ability needs to be handled. [email protected]
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Winner: Dr. Brian Caswell, thedoctorcaz.com
Second Place: White Crane Clinic, whitecraneclinic.com
Runner Up: Kristen Tipaldo, drkristentipaldo.com
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Friends Of Strays’ Doggy Days Out
Now this is a million-dollar idea. St. Petersburg’s Friends of Strays unlocked a genius concept by allowing locals to take adoptable pets out for the day, be to rack up some good karma or give the pup a test drive before giving them a forever home. Although waived adoption fees can be helpful to clear the shelters, getting dogs out from behind cages keeps animals in good spirits and raises awareness about the number of strays needing a home. Doggy Days Out is also quite dangerous for impulsive pet owners who just can’t say no — either way, it’s a win for Friends of Strays. friendsofstrays.org
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Winner: Brocante Vintage Market, brocantemarket.com
Second Place: Skyway Marina Mall, facebook.com/SkywayMarinaMall/
Runners Up: Alchemy & Ashes, alchemyandashes.com
Vintage Post Marketplace (tie for third), vintagepostmarketplace.com
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Winner: AOE Supply, aoeartworld.com
Second Place: Whim So Doodle, whimsodoodle.com
Runner Up: St. Pete ArtWorks, gcaa-fl.org/st.-pete-artworks.html
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Winner: Hi Tech Automotive, hitechautomotiveofbrandon.com
Second Place: Ice Cold Air Discount Auto Repair, icecoldair.com
Runner Up: Bob Lee’s Tire Company, bobleestire.com
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Winner: Suncoast Credit Union, suncoastcreditunion.com
Second Place: Achieva Credit Union, achievacu.com
Runner Up: GTE Financial, gtefinancial.org
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Winner: Body Barre Studio, bodybarrestudio.com
Second Place: Pure Barre, purebarre.com
Runner Up: The Bar Method, barmethod.com
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Winner: CC’s Bridal Boutique, ccsbridalboutique.com
Second Place: Nikki’s Glitz and Glam Boutique, nikkisglitzandglamboutique.com
Runner Up: The White Closet Bridal Company, thewhiteclosetco.com
Truly Forever Bridal (tie for third), trulyforeverbridal.com
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