Best Of 2023

This South Tampa tux shop offers high end attire that’s customized for Florida’s scenery and climate, such as color palettes that compliment various native backdrops and breathable fabrics like linen. The third generation-run business, helmed by Ash Dudney (full disclosure: Ash has contributed photos to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay), has found a unique way to stay true to its history of bespoke offerings while maintaining a sense of humor, as is evidenced by the various wildlife artifacts and high-end liquor bottles artfully displayed throughout. Python skin cufflinks and hats made in-house adorned with gator bones play nicely with the noir lounge feel of the shop, which definitely makes this anything other than your average formalwear experience.
bibntux.com

Goods & Services

Goods & Services
Winner: Jenergy Air Services
Finalists: Velocity Air Conditioning - Tampa Bays AC Experts, Integrity Home Solutions
Winner: Dr. Brian Caswell Acupuncture Physician
Finalists: Ashley Heintz Acupuncture, Dr. Mara Kevan
Tampa Heights has long been a neighborhood in renaissance, and there’s even more positive energy on the corner of Florida and Floribraska Avenues thanks to New Heights Dance Academy where owner-director Cassie Plumridge has assembled a dedicated team of energetic instructors who not only teach a wide range of classes from beginner to advanced levels of ballet, jazz, tap, choreography and much more, but also create an inclusive space for folks of all ages (seriously).
newheightsdancetampa.com
Winner: Vintage Post Marketplace
Finalists: Vintage Marche,Retro Mania Vintage Market
Winner: JVB Architect
Finalists: Kelsi Thrasher, David Del Tosto
Winner: Bottom of the Bin
Finalists: Creative Clay, Highwater Clays of Florida
Winner: Lindsey Sheppy
Finalists: Lee Pearlman, Jim Jenkins
Winner: Wrench Masters LLC
Finalists: Jim’s Auto Body, JB Import Automotive Repair
Winner: Suncoast Credit Union
Finalists: Bank of Tampa, Flagship Bank