Goods & Services
Winner: Blue Collar Heating & Cooling
Finalists: Jenergy Air Services, Bayside Heating & Air Conditioning
Finalists: Jenergy Air Services, Bayside Heating & Air Conditioning
I first met Jess while sitting on the floor of Empowered, drenched in sweat from the session I had just had with my trainer-at-the-time, Nick. She sat on the ground with me and we talked about My Chemical Romance, her bodybuilding experience, my potential life shift to firefighting, and so much more. She became my trainer when Nick moved away in June for his dream job (so proud) and, in addition to having shoulders and quads carved by Michelangelo, she has a heart of gold. Jess takes my fitness milestones to heart, remembers random details that I share while half-asleep at a 5:30 a.m. session, and talks me through whatever might be stressing me out. Thank you for helping to translate my inner strength to physical muscle. @jess.bergin on Instagram—SK West
Winner: Tristan Fox - Whole Aveda SalonSpa
Finalists: Sasha Ahles @ JCON Salon, Bianka Makeroff - Bhair.co
Finalists: Sasha Ahles @ JCON Salon, Bianka Makeroff - Bhair.co
Winner: Crystal Croteau - Crystal Clear Insurance
Finalists: Christian Myles, Sherri Matheney
Finalists: Christian Myles, Sherri Matheney
Winner: Family Roots Lawn Service
Finalists: Dreams Into Reality, All Schuch Up Home Projects LLC
Finalists: Dreams Into Reality, All Schuch Up Home Projects LLC
Winner: Taylor Lance
Finalists: Salon Norrell Aveda, Fancy Nails
Finalists: Salon Norrell Aveda, Fancy Nails
Winner: Building Success Productions
Finalists: Bayshore Marketing Group, RockawayMore, Evolve & Co.
Finalists: Bayshore Marketing Group, RockawayMore, Evolve & Co.
Winner: Concept Jiu Jitsu
Finalists: Gracie Tampa South, Oh's Taekwondo
Finalists: Gracie Tampa South, Oh's Taekwondo
Winner: Christeler Aesthetics
Finalists: St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa; The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness & Massage; Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center
Finalists: St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa; The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness & Massage; Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center
Winner: Dr. Dane Kuplicki
Finalists: First Sight Eye Care - Dr. Amanda Geary, Dr. Mona Henri
Finalists: First Sight Eye Care - Dr. Amanda Geary, Dr. Mona Henri
Winner: Peach Painting
Finalists: Mannix Painting and Wall Coverings, Tampa Bay Painting Company
Finalists: Mannix Painting and Wall Coverings, Tampa Bay Painting Company
Winner: Posy Exchange
Finalists: Kate Ryan Event Rentals, Party Flixers
Finalists: Kate Ryan Event Rentals, Party Flixers
Winner: St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa - Ashley
Finalists: Brittany - Perfectly Bare Laser, Castellano Cosmetic Surgery, Faith - BODZE
Finalists: Brittany - Perfectly Bare Laser, Castellano Cosmetic Surgery, Faith - BODZE
Winner: Sandbar Clothing Co.
Finalists: Tonal Range Ink, 5801 Print House
Finalists: Tonal Range Ink, 5801 Print House
Winner: Touch of Beauty by Melissa
Finalists: Spray Tans + Sinners, You Glow Spray Tan
Finalists: Spray Tans + Sinners, You Glow Spray Tan
Winner: Lora Hypnosis
Finalists: Dylan Howell, The Florida Witch
Finalists: Dylan Howell, The Florida Witch
Winner: Dark Mark Ink Tattoo Studio
Finalists: Atomic, White Fox Tattoo Studio
Finalists: Atomic, White Fox Tattoo Studio
Winner: Homeless Empowerment Program
Finalists: Love & Hope Thrift Store, Sunshine Thrift Store
Finalists: Love & Hope Thrift Store, Sunshine Thrift Store
Winner: Tropical Tiki Cruises
Finalists: Mad Beach Party Charter, Totally Tiki Tours
Finalists: Mad Beach Party Charter, Totally Tiki Tours
Winner: Compass Land & Title
Finalists: Gulf Water Title, Blue Brick Title & Escrow
Finalists: Gulf Water Title, Blue Brick Title & Escrow
Winner: On Demand Rides
Finalists: Chaufur Pet Services, Star Trolley
Finalists: Chaufur Pet Services, Star Trolley
Winner: Babe's Land & Tree Co.
Finalists: Element Tree Care, Southern Roots Tree & Landscape
Finalists: Element Tree Care, Southern Roots Tree & Landscape
Winner: Lauren Dykes with St. Petersburg College
Finalists: Lee Tutoring, AP History Help
Finalists: Lee Tutoring, AP History Help
Winner: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop
Finalists: Greenhouse Girls Dispensary, Vaper Road
Finalists: Greenhouse Girls Dispensary, Vaper Road
Winner: Harmony Vet Care
Finalists: Dr. Stephanie Sabshin, St. Pete Veterinary Hospital
Finalists: Dr. Stephanie Sabshin, St. Pete Veterinary Hospital
Winner: NexusminaTi
Finalists: Burg Media, Tekiah - Myster Tek Productions
Finalists: Burg Media, Tekiah - Myster Tek Productions
Winner: Full Moon Waxing Co.
Finalists: The Sugared Cookie, Luxe & Bare
Finalists: The Sugared Cookie, Luxe & Bare
Winner: Bayshore Marketing Group
Finalists: Hoover Digital, Laura's Design Studio
Finalists: Hoover Digital, Laura's Design Studio
Winner: Truly Yours Event Planning
Finalists: Coastal Coordinating, Confetti Events
Finalists: Coastal Coordinating, Confetti Events
Winner: Lifelong Photography Studio
Finalists: Taylor Marie Photography LLC, Fotobohemia
Finalists: Taylor Marie Photography LLC, Fotobohemia
Winner: St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa
Finalists: The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness, Massage; BODZE; Perfectly Bare Laser
Finalists: The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness, Massage; BODZE; Perfectly Bare Laser
Let’s face it: while none of our friends really smell as bad as low tide, many could use some help if eau know what I mean. Enter Super Memory. Merryck Walker, who has degrees in microbiology and chemistry—and past life and a sommelier—can talk circles around scent, its subtleties and what to think about while finding the right spritz that reacts and reflects the innate flora and proteins on our bodies in the perfect way. “It’s a whole microbiome, and it has yeast and bacteria and all those things cling on to different parts of the fragrance that another skin type might not,” she told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay last fall after opening. She kept spittin’, and if you visit Super Memory, everyone around you will want to keep sniffin’, too. supermemory.us—Ray Roa
Winner: Skyline Transportation
Finalists: Wheelchair Transport Service, Blessed Ride
Finalists: Wheelchair Transport Service, Blessed Ride
Winner: Mitchell Windows & Doors Company
Finalists: The Window Depot, Weather Tite Windows
Finalists: The Window Depot, Weather Tite Windows
Winner: Colleen McHenry - Yoga Loft
Finalists: Michael Martini -Blend; Katie Beene, Lotus Pond Center for Wellness and Health
Finalists: Michael Martini -Blend; Katie Beene, Lotus Pond Center for Wellness and Health
Winner: Yoga Loft
Finalists: Lotus Pond Center for Wellness and Health, Lucky Cat Yoga
Finalists: Lotus Pond Center for Wellness and Health, Lucky Cat Yoga
Winner: Solely Therapeutic Massage and Wellness
Finalists: The Body Electric, Ganesha Hot Yoga St. Pete 5th
Finalists: The Body Electric, Ganesha Hot Yoga St. Pete 5th
Winner: Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies
Finalists: Dr. Brian Caswell St Petersburg - Dr. B's Wellness Clinic; Greg Jones, St. Pete Community Acupuncture
Finalists: Dr. Brian Caswell St Petersburg - Dr. B's Wellness Clinic; Greg Jones, St. Pete Community Acupuncture
Winner: Natacha Christeler at Christeler Aesthetics
Finalists: St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa - Crystal & Lauren, Nadine & Mary - Castellano Cosmetic Surgery, Bodze
Finalists: St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa - Crystal & Lauren, Nadine & Mary - Castellano Cosmetic Surgery, Bodze
Winner: Dr. Antonio Luis - Inclusive Care Group
Finalists: Dr. Kush Patel, Labrador Primary Care
Finalists: Dr. Kush Patel, Labrador Primary Care
Winner: Studio Physique
Finalists: Apex Performance, DivaDance
Finalists: Apex Performance, DivaDance
Winner: Structure Interior Design Studio
Finalists: Cloud 9 Feng Shui- Lisa Alban, ZaZoo'd - David Fischer, Slate Studios- Katie and Lori
Finalists: Cloud 9 Feng Shui- Lisa Alban, ZaZoo'd - David Fischer, Slate Studios- Katie and Lori
Winner: St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa
Finalists: InVigorate IV, DripTide Wellness
Finalists: InVigorate IV, DripTide Wellness
Winner: Blush & Blade
Finalists: Touch of Beauty by Melissa, Sense of Skin
Finalists: Touch of Beauty by Melissa, Sense of Skin
Winner: Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid P.A.
Finalists: Neal and Solevilla Personal Injury Law Firm; Golden Key Law Group, PLLC.
Finalists: Neal and Solevilla Personal Injury Law Firm; Golden Key Law Group, PLLC.
Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Silvers jokes that, given her last name, silversmithing was her destiny. After receiving a jewelry-making book from her father that she begged for as a young kid in a Cracker Barrel, Silvers has made jewelry-making a full-time, healthy career, coming up with the name Stoned and Charming while traveling the world and stopping for a stint in Portugal. Silvers was one of the first vendors at Indie Flea (when it was just $10 to set up a booth), and now has over 10,000 followers on Instagram admiring her unique, handcrafted pieces that reflect coastal Florida. stonedandcharming.com—Annalise Mabe
Winner: Dr. Antonio Luis - Inclusive Care Group
Finalists: Dr. Eugene DeLucia, Emily Crowley
Finalists: Dr. Eugene DeLucia, Emily Crowley
Winner: The Setup Squad Mobile Bartending
Finalists: Bar Artistry Bartending Services, The Tap Nomad
Finalists: Bar Artistry Bartending Services, The Tap Nomad
If you need to etch something small and meaningful into your skin, or just feel the need to be stabbed, you’ll want to pay End Of Time Tattoo’s Rachel Bryan a visit. Every month, her studio holds a flash event where designs off her flash sheets (which are available year-round) start at $40, and two designs in that price bracket run you $70. Rachel’s sheets are updated normally and are publicly available to view on her Instagram page, so you have time to think over what you want rather than wait until you’ve wasted your four-bucks-a-gallon gas to get to Lutz. And before you ask, yes, you can sometimes bring in your own designs (within reason, of course) and she’ll take one on for $60, or two for $100. Just know that you can only get a maximum of two designs, and you’re just getting an outline with no color or shading. Oh, and don’t you dare try and pay with your debit card—it’s cash only. @rachelbtattoos on Instagram—Josh Bradley
Winner: Moneylink Mortgage
Finalists: Holden Kellerhals - NEXA Lending, Savvy Mortgage Lending
Finalists: Holden Kellerhals - NEXA Lending, Savvy Mortgage Lending
Winner: Big Boys Moving & Storage
Finalists: Big Man's Moving Company, Einstein Moving
Finalists: Big Man's Moving Company, Einstein Moving
Winner: SoHo Sitters
Finalists: Tots Luv Childcare, Forever Nannies
Finalists: Tots Luv Childcare, Forever Nannies
Inside its brand-spanking new game room last November, one of Tampa Bay’s most beloved comic book stores let go of more overstock than any of us knew they had. Boxes of back issue comic books, as well as long-hidden-away board games, trading cards, and action figures—both in and out of box—were dug through, and there was something for every wing of the nerd community somewhere in the room. It was hot as hell that weekend (to no one’s surprise), but since then, every time we sift through EC’s regular clearance bin in the main store, we can’t help but think of the $2 badly faded Snarf action figure from 1985, or the five-cent Obi-Wan Kenobi trading card from 2005. Whatever happened to the rest of those anyway? emeraldcitycomics.com—Josh Bradley
Winner: Cassandra Sampson - Nutrition Nibbles Consulting
Finalists: Wendy Wesley Nutrition, Titan Vitality
Finalists: Wendy Wesley Nutrition, Titan Vitality
Winner: Dr. Sasha G - Women's Group of New Tampa
Finalists: Dr Delia Delgado; Dr. Carmen Peden, The Woman's Group
Finalists: Dr Delia Delgado; Dr. Carmen Peden, The Woman's Group
Winner: Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure
Finalists: Backwater Provisions, Tampa Fishing Outfitters Tackle Store
Finalists: Backwater Provisions, Tampa Fishing Outfitters Tackle Store
Winner: Dr. Paige Slomski
Finalists: Dr. Stephen Karges, Night Owl Pediatrics Urgent Care
Finalists: Dr. Stephen Karges, Night Owl Pediatrics Urgent Care
Winner: Blush & Blade
Finalists: Rejuve Health Plus, Slay by K Esthetics, Sense of Skin
Finalists: Rejuve Health Plus, Slay by K Esthetics, Sense of Skin
Winner: Dom Vaccani Studio Physique
Finalists: Lauren Cederstrom Studio Physique, Paige Michael Studio Physique
Finalists: Lauren Cederstrom Studio Physique, Paige Michael Studio Physique
Winner: Greenhouse Girls Dispensary
Finalists: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop, Timeless Vibes
Finalists: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop, Timeless Vibes
Winner: Snyder, Snyder & Kessenich
Finalists: Walser Wealth Management, Fernando Romero
Finalists: Walser Wealth Management, Fernando Romero
Winner: ZaZoo'd
Finalists: Coastal Fine Furniture, Ashley Furniture
Finalists: Coastal Fine Furniture, Ashley Furniture
Winner: Coastal Fine Furniture
Finalists: Deja Vu Consignment Furniture, Fluff's Stuff Re-Tail for Rescue
Finalists: Deja Vu Consignment Furniture, Fluff's Stuff Re-Tail for Rescue
Winner: Crystal Clear Insurance
Finalists: Gulf Water Title, Bullington Insurance Group LLC
Finalists: Gulf Water Title, Bullington Insurance Group LLC
Tampa families breathed a collective sigh of relief when Painted Leaf Studio re-emerged and jumped back into action. Dedicated to cultivating hands-on creativity and process-based art, Painted Leaf opens doors for new kinds of exploration for young artists. “This year has been such a special one for us as we’ve re-opened our doors to our art community,” Mariana Torrealba told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “Our new studio space is filled with colorful art supplies, incredible materials, and plenty of room to explore, play, and create freely. We have our own ‘graffiti’ section and an entire wall dedicated to painting,” Torrealba added. Going beyond simply teaching art, Torrealba engages with each student, weaving together art history, new techniques, critical thinking, and play to make for unique creative experiences. They’re having a blast bringing back their weekend workshops and giving kids the chance to dive deeper into special projects and themes. paintedleafstudio.com—Annalise Mabe
Winner: Campus Landscape
Finalists: Dreams Into Reality Florida LLC, Florida Native Outdoor Co.
Finalists: Dreams Into Reality Florida LLC, Florida Native Outdoor Co.
Winner: Castellano Cosmetic Surgery
Finalists: Perfectly Bare Laser, Skintellect Laser & Aesthetics, St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa
Finalists: Perfectly Bare Laser, Skintellect Laser & Aesthetics, St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa
Winner: Terry McHale - The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness & Massage
Finalists: Stephanie Shimmin - Salt and Sage, Spa Casa
Finalists: Stephanie Shimmin - Salt and Sage, Spa Casa
Winner: BayCare Outpatient Imaging
Finalists: TGH Imaging, Garden Of Love Imaging
Finalists: TGH Imaging, Garden Of Love Imaging
Winner: Moffitt
Finalists: Axiom Clinical Research, Tampa Bay Medical Research
Finalists: Axiom Clinical Research, Tampa Bay Medical Research
Winner: Michele Bowers - Sophros Recovery
Finalists: Rachel DeStefano, Dr. Angela Fisher - Bionic Bloom
Finalists: Rachel DeStefano, Dr. Angela Fisher - Bionic Bloom
Winner: Pro Health Pest Control
Finalists: Natural Born Killers LLC, GES Pest and Fumigation
Finalists: Natural Born Killers LLC, GES Pest and Fumigation
Winner: Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
Finalists: Spa Casa, Whole Aveda Salon Spa
Finalists: Spa Casa, Whole Aveda Salon Spa
Winner: Sean McQuaid - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid
Finalists: Erin Woodlums, Lee Pearlman
Finalists: Erin Woodlums, Lee Pearlman
Winner: Tradewinds Island Resort
Finalists: The Birchwood, The Fenway Hotel Dunedin, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Finalists: The Birchwood, The Fenway Hotel Dunedin, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Winner: Sew Pinellas
Finalists: Art Salvage @ SHAMc, Bottom of the Bin Brandon
Finalists: Art Salvage @ SHAMc, Bottom of the Bin Brandon
Winner: Studio Physique
Finalists: Apex Performance, Fly Dance Fitness
Finalists: Apex Performance, Fly Dance Fitness
Winner: Oasis Custom Homes LLC
Finalists: TomCo Solutions, Baypillar Construction
Finalists: TomCo Solutions, Baypillar Construction
Winner: Amy Jean Designs
Finalists: Nairi Handmade Jewelry, Metaphysically Me
Finalists: Nairi Handmade Jewelry, Metaphysically Me
Winner: Tampa General
Finalists: St. Anthony's, St. Joseph's
Finalists: St. Anthony's, St. Joseph's
Winner: Doubletree by Hilton Rocky Point Waterfront
Finalists: Hotel Flor, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Finalists: Hotel Flor, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Winner: Gold & Diamond Source
Finalists: Diamonds Direct, Gold & Diamond Center
Finalists: Diamonds Direct, Gold & Diamond Center
Winner: Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup
Finalists: Paula Heckenast - City Lights Beauty, Cheyenne Seonoraske - The Glammistress
Finalists: Paula Heckenast - City Lights Beauty, Cheyenne Seonoraske - The Glammistress
Winner: Aria Cao - Slayed by Ari
Finalists: Taylor Lance - @taylornaildit; Noela Schmaldienst, Spa 801
Finalists: Taylor Lance - @taylornaildit; Noela Schmaldienst, Spa 801
Winner: Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming South Tampa, Clearwater, Dunedin
Finalists: St. PetersBARK!, ZaZoo'd
Finalists: St. PetersBARK!, ZaZoo'd
Winner: Paw Whisperer
Finalists: High Speed Paws, Woofies of South Tampa
Finalists: High Speed Paws, Woofies of South Tampa
Winner: Paws 'n Rec
Finalists: High Speed Paws, Paw Whisperer
Finalists: High Speed Paws, Paw Whisperer
Winner: Bella's Booth
Finalists: Fishy Face Photography, Party Flixers
Finalists: Fishy Face Photography, Party Flixers
Winner: Carlos Riveros - Life In Motion Physical & Hand Therapy
Finalists: Dr. Kristy Clements, Tampa Pelvic Health; Rachel Waugh at RW Physical Therapy
Finalists: Dr. Kristy Clements, Tampa Pelvic Health; Rachel Waugh at RW Physical Therapy
Winner: Beach Baby Pediatric Therapy, LLC
Finalists: Life In Motion Physical & Hand Therapy, Purpose Physical Therapy
Finalists: Life In Motion Physical & Hand Therapy, Purpose Physical Therapy
Winner: Benjamin Henderson- modifiedbyben
Finalists: Corey Godoy - Stabgawd, Ricky Martin (Atomic Tattoo)
Finalists: Corey Godoy - Stabgawd, Ricky Martin (Atomic Tattoo)
Winner: Studio Physique
Finalists: Body Bar Pilates Wesley Chapel, Rare Body Studio
Finalists: Body Bar Pilates Wesley Chapel, Rare Body Studio
Winner: You Glow Spray Tan
Finalists: Touch of Beauty by Melissa, Spray Tans + Sinners
Finalists: Touch of Beauty by Melissa, Spray Tans + Sinners
Winner: NextHome Beach Time Realty
Finalists: Brophy Real Estate, Mav Realty
Finalists: Brophy Real Estate, Mav Realty
Winner: Kent Rodahaver
Finalists: Joe Gierlach - RE/MAX Action First, Ashley Marbet Nuccio, Sandy Budd
Finalists: Joe Gierlach - RE/MAX Action First, Ashley Marbet Nuccio, Sandy Budd
Winner: Rescue Pets of Florida
Finalists: Kneady Kitty Rescue, McNeely Farmily Rescue and Sanctuary
Finalists: Kneady Kitty Rescue, McNeely Farmily Rescue and Sanctuary
Winner: Alligator Camp
Finalists: ZaZoo'd, ECHO Thrift
Finalists: ZaZoo'd, ECHO Thrift
Winner: Valerie St Martin - TomCo Solutions
Finalists: Andrew Pavalis; RIOS Architecture, Inc
Finalists: Andrew Pavalis; RIOS Architecture, Inc
Winner: Samara Ballard - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid
Finalists: Jonathan Douglas - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid; Alec Waid - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid
Finalists: Jonathan Douglas - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid; Alec Waid - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid
Winner: Sean McQuaid - Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid
Finalists: Lindsey Sheppy - Sheppy Law, Cynthia Hernandez - Hernandez Family Law
Finalists: Lindsey Sheppy - Sheppy Law, Cynthia Hernandez - Hernandez Family Law
Winner: Dave's Automotive Repair
Finalists: Wrenchmasters, Taylor Durdan
Finalists: Wrenchmasters, Taylor Durdan
Winner: Roy Leal
Finalists: Danish Master Carpentry, Deven Keller
Finalists: Danish Master Carpentry, Deven Keller
Winner: Apex Performance
Finalists: The Bar Method Tampa, Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC
Finalists: The Bar Method Tampa, Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC
Winner: ZaZoo'd
Finalists: Pour & Decor, Casa di Mazzaro, Coastal Fine Furniture
Finalists: Pour & Decor, Casa di Mazzaro, Coastal Fine Furniture
Winner: SEC Inspection Services
Finalists: Quigley Home Inspections; Divinity Inspection Service, LLC
Finalists: Quigley Home Inspections; Divinity Inspection Service, LLC
Winner: The Fenway Hotel Dunedin
Finalists: JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
Finalists: JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
Winner: St. Pete Wellness & Med Spa
Finalists: Skintellect Laser & Aesthetics, St. Pete Tattoo Removal
Finalists: Skintellect Laser & Aesthetics, St. Pete Tattoo Removal
Winner: Bionic Bloom
Finalists: McNulty Counseling & Wellness, Integrative Counsel, Sophros Recovery
Finalists: McNulty Counseling & Wellness, Integrative Counsel, Sophros Recovery
Winner: Metaphysically Me
Finalists: Enchanted Notions, Royal Suzie's
Finalists: Enchanted Notions, Royal Suzie's
Winner: AJ's Personal Training
Finalists: Soul Fit, Clearwater Beach Fitness
Finalists: Soul Fit, Clearwater Beach Fitness
Winner: Whole Aveda
Finalists: Salon Blond, J.Con Salon and Spa
Finalists: Salon Blond, J.Con Salon and Spa
If you aren’t in a coven or part of a robust tradition, being a witch can be lonely. But luckily, Austin Fuller has single-handedly brought back what was once a staple for the magically inclined: the Occultist salon. On the first Saturday of every month, occultists, witches, and practitioners of all stripes gather at Dysfunctional Grace to meet up in person to passionately discuss topics, share their own practices, swap tips, and crack some niche jokes. Always in person, never online, it’s a true community for Central Florida practitioners that welcomes all, from fresh-faced newbies to initiated priests and priestesses. @occulture_tampa on Instagram—Caroline DeBruhl
Winner: U Break I Fix - Palm Harbor
Finalists: CPR Cell Phone Repair, iFixit
Finalists: CPR Cell Phone Repair, iFixit
Winner: Nature's Food Patch
Finalists: Rolling Oats, Sustain M.E.
Finalists: Rolling Oats, Sustain M.E.
Hyde Park Village announced it will soon get a two-story Hermès boutique, sure to send Tampa’s handbag obsessives into a frenzy. But the unassuming Westchase boutique Couture USA has spent more than two decades growing into a nationally respected luxury reseller, with enough vintage and current Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton to make a Real Housewife reconsider her collection. For handbag lovers, it’s equal parts treasure hunt, fashion archive, and extremely dangerous place to have a credit card. coutureusa.com—Alex English
Winner: William Anderson Plaster and Stucco Repair Company
Finalists: Blue Sky, Faith Plastering & Stucco
Finalists: Blue Sky, Faith Plastering & Stucco
Winner: Plumbing by Paul
Finalists: Max Solon Plumbing, Rooter Man of Tampa Bay
Finalists: Max Solon Plumbing, Rooter Man of Tampa Bay
Winner: PCS Pools
Finalists: Westshore Pools and Outdoor Living, Tilney Pools
Finalists: Westshore Pools and Outdoor Living, Tilney Pools
Winner: Triangle Pool Service
Finalists: Cover 2 Pools, Bluesway Pools
Finalists: Cover 2 Pools, Bluesway Pools
Winner: Imagine Home Organization
Finalists: Suncoast Organizing Solutions, Sorted & Styled
Finalists: Suncoast Organizing Solutions, Sorted & Styled
For a decade, The Paper Seahorse has been quietly betting that the future might involve a little more paper. Originally focused on stationery and writing, the shop is now a creative classroom, community convener, and a Traveler’s Company Partner Shop—inviting anyone who enters to slow down, write by hand, make something physical, and remember what it feels like to do something without a screen glowing back at you. Sharing its historic bungalow with Noisy Crane Tea and Itimpi Books, The Paper Seahorse has helped create a tiny analog mall that feels more like wandering through the rooms of a very interesting friend’s house. A good pen, a fresh notebook, a weirdly specific book about Florida, and a hot pot of tea—all under one roof. paperseahorse.com—Alex English
Winner: President Barack Obama Main Library
Finalists: Largo Public Library, Clearwater Countryside Library
Finalists: Largo Public Library, Clearwater Countryside Library
Winner: Kent Rodahaver
Finalists: Nina Becker, Revo Real Estate Group
Finalists: Nina Becker, Revo Real Estate Group
Winner: NextHome South Pointe
Finalists: Mav Realty, Narzinsky Realty
Finalists: Mav Realty, Narzinsky Realty
Winner: NextHome South Pointe
Finalists: Worth Clark Realty, Revo Real Estate Group
Finalists: Worth Clark Realty, Revo Real Estate Group
Winner: NextHome South Pointe
Finalists: Mav Realty, Brophy Real Estate
Finalists: Mav Realty, Brophy Real Estate
Winner: Greenhouse Girls Dispensary
Finalists: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop, Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure
Finalists: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop, Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure
Winner: Schumacher Enterprises LLC
Finalists: Sylvan Perfect Flooring, The Home Improvement Warehouse
Finalists: Sylvan Perfect Flooring, The Home Improvement Warehouse
Winner: Wandering Adventures
Finalists: ECOmersion Kayak & SUP Rentals, Clear Bottom Kayak Tours
Finalists: ECOmersion Kayak & SUP Rentals, Clear Bottom Kayak Tours
Winner: The Kent Rodahaver Collective
Finalists: The Royal Palm Team - RE/MAX Action First, Alves Hall Team, Sand & Serenity Team
Finalists: The Royal Palm Team - RE/MAX Action First, Alves Hall Team, Sand & Serenity Team
Winner: Sean Bowes
Finalists: Bill Munette, Shawna Schoenbeck
Finalists: Bill Munette, Shawna Schoenbeck
Winner: Kent Rodahaver
Finalists: Rob Hall, Capt. Maria Realtor
Finalists: Rob Hall, Capt. Maria Realtor
Winner: Daddy Kool Records
Finalists: Bananas Records, Stay Tuned Records
Finalists: Bananas Records, Stay Tuned Records
Winner: Maid to Order FL
Finalists: Kay's Cleaning Services Pro LLC, Sparkling Suncoast Cleaning Solutions
Finalists: Kay's Cleaning Services Pro LLC, Sparkling Suncoast Cleaning Solutions
Winner: Mitchell Roofing Company LLC
Finalists: SB Pro Roofing & Solar, KAM Roofing Services
Finalists: SB Pro Roofing & Solar, KAM Roofing Services
Winner: Rush Run Club
Finalists: St Pete Running Company, Dunedin Women Runners
Finalists: St Pete Running Company, Dunedin Women Runners
Winner: PB&J Run
Finalists: St Pete Run Fest, Gasparilla Distance Classic
Finalists: St Pete Run Fest, Gasparilla Distance Classic
If you live in Tampa, you should know how to dance salsa. Or maybe you know already, and just want to get better. Either way, the friendly and supportive team led by Juan Tato Paredes takes newbies and seasoned salseras/os through the motions, creating community along the way. The fairly priced, hour-long classes start with salsa count (1, 2, 3, x, 5, 6, 7, x) and basic steps. Each following week, the footwork gets more complicated. Soon enough, you’re moving with the beat. Or trying. Growing in confidence either way. Halfway through the hour, the class divides into followers and leads, shifting partners until every individual has practiced with at least half the room. Every night you leave the studio laughing, saying goodnight to new friends, feeling like you have just survived boot camp for the painfully shy. tatosalsa.com—Thomas Hallock
Winner: Rescreen Rescue
Finalists: Tampa Screens & Aluminum, A1 Aluminum Screened Enclosures & Lanais
Finalists: Tampa Screens & Aluminum, A1 Aluminum Screened Enclosures & Lanais
Winner: Suncoast Surf Shop
Finalists: Westside Skate Shop, Nekton Surf Shop
Finalists: Westside Skate Shop, Nekton Surf Shop
Winner: Wrenchmasters
Finalists: Dave's Automotive Repair, Pro Touch Auto Repair
Finalists: Dave's Automotive Repair, Pro Touch Auto Repair
Winner: Backwater Provisions
Finalists: Riviera Bait & Tackle, Hubbards
Finalists: Riviera Bait & Tackle, Hubbards
Winner: Flagship Bank
Finalists: Suncoast Credit Union, Achieva Credit Union
Finalists: Suncoast Credit Union, Achieva Credit Union
Winner: Dorian - Buzz & Brews Barbershop
Finalists: Mike - Sgt. Mike's Getup, Ryan - Seaside Barber Co.
Finalists: Mike - Sgt. Mike's Getup, Ryan - Seaside Barber Co.
Winner: Buzz & Brews Barbershop
Finalists: Sergeant Mike's Get Up, Fade to Perfection
Finalists: Sergeant Mike's Get Up, Fade to Perfection
Winner: The Bar Method of Tampa
Finalists: Pure Barre Westchase and New Tampa, Barre Central
Finalists: Pure Barre Westchase and New Tampa, Barre Central
Winner: Inclusive Care Group
Finalists: Planned Parenthood, Metro Inclusive Health
Finalists: Planned Parenthood, Metro Inclusive Health
Winner: White Sand Salon
Finalists: The Grove, The Beauty Social
Finalists: The Grove, The Beauty Social
Winner: Aveda Salon Norrell
Finalists: Monaco Salons, Beauty by Eric
Finalists: Monaco Salons, Beauty by Eric
Winner: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop
Finalists: Mad Hatters, Heights Lounge
Finalists: Mad Hatters, Heights Lounge
Winner: Mari Jean Hotel
Finalists: Tradewinds Island Resort, The Vinoy
Finalists: Tradewinds Island Resort, The Vinoy
For over 40 years, Mystic Goddess has been a treasure trove of tarot cards, precious gemstone jewelry and all the spiritual accouterments. Like all great hidden gems, this bastion of the alternative has existed in a nondescript strip mall all those years, holding down the fort before, during and after each wave of witchery comes along. It’s run by a mother and son, salt-of-the-earth folks who are just happy to see that people are into this stuff again. mysticgoddess.org—Arielle Stevenson
Winner: Todd Couples Store
Finalists: The Back Room - COCKtail St. Pete, Jack & Jill
Finalists: The Back Room - COCKtail St. Pete, Jack & Jill
Winner: Mitchell Solar Solutions LLC
Finalists: Sun Forge Energy, SB Pro Roofing & Solar
Finalists: Sun Forge Energy, SB Pro Roofing & Solar
Winner: Rush Cycle St. Pete
Finalists: Central Cycling, Ryde It
Finalists: Central Cycling, Ryde It
Winner: Integrity Bail Bonds
Finalists: Ez Out Bail Bonds, 49th Street Bail Bonds
Finalists: Ez Out Bail Bonds, 49th Street Bail Bonds
Winner: Best Place to Spend a Friday Night
Finalists: Best Dance Studio, Best Book/Retro Media Store
Finalists: Best Dance Studio, Best Book/Retro Media Store
Winner: Whole Aveda
Finalists: Salon Norrell Aveda, Salon Aveda Hyde Park
Finalists: Salon Norrell Aveda, Salon Aveda Hyde Park
Winner: Bay Paws Pet Resort
Finalists: Paws 'n Rec, Paws Paradise Fur Life
Finalists: Paws 'n Rec, Paws Paradise Fur Life
Winner: Bay Paws Pet Resort
Finalists: Paws 'n Rec, Aidas Haven K9 Solutions
Finalists: Paws 'n Rec, Aidas Haven K9 Solutions
Winner: Suntime Boat Club
Finalists: Freedom Boat Club, Tampa Yacht & Country Club
Finalists: Freedom Boat Club, Tampa Yacht & Country Club
Winner: Potter Yacht & Marine
Finalist: Tampa Bay Boat Works LLC
Finalist: Tampa Bay Boat Works LLC
Winner: Tombolo Books
Finalists: Book + Bottle, Portkey Books Safety Harbor
Finalists: Book + Bottle, Portkey Books Safety Harbor
Winner: Bayshore Marketing Group
Finalists: Hang Ten Creative Agency, F#ck the Algorithm
Finalists: Hang Ten Creative Agency, F#ck the Algorithm
Winner: Frontroom Couture
Finalists: The Dressing Room, AB2B Boutique (All Brides 2 Be)
Finalists: The Dressing Room, AB2B Boutique (All Brides 2 Be)
Winner: Kelly Abanda
Finalists: Sandy Bean, Kristin Rink Ketler
Finalists: Sandy Bean, Kristin Rink Ketler
Winner: Greenhouse Girls Dispensary
Finalists: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop, Bliss Wellness Market
Finalists: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop, Bliss Wellness Market
Winner: Seersucker Sassy Boutique
Finalists: Boho & Boujee Boutique, Curv Exchange Resale Boutique
Finalists: Boho & Boujee Boutique, Curv Exchange Resale Boutique
Winner: Six Strings and Superheroes
Finalists: Emerald City Comic Books, Nerd Out Comics
Finalists: Emerald City Comic Books, Nerd Out Comics
Winner: Big Wave Restoration
Finalists: Accent America, DRYmedic Restoration Services of Tampa Bay
Finalists: Accent America, DRYmedic Restoration Services of Tampa Bay
Winner: St. Pete Free Clinic
Finalists: Clearwater Free Clinic, Catholic Charities Free Medical Clinics
Finalists: Clearwater Free Clinic, Catholic Charities Free Medical Clinics
Winner: Trek Land O Lakes
Finalists: Jake McFadden - Emobilize Bike Service, St. Pete Bike Co-op
Finalists: Jake McFadden - Emobilize Bike Service, St. Pete Bike Co-op
Winner: Trek Land O Lakes
Finalists: Emobilize Bike Service, Astro Cycles
Finalists: Emobilize Bike Service, Astro Cycles
Winner: Captain Joe Pistone, Salt and Mist Sea Tours
Finalists: Sunburst Yacht Charter, Capt. Maria - Treasure Island
Finalists: Sunburst Yacht Charter, Capt. Maria - Treasure Island
Winner: McCabinet
Finalists: The St Petersburg Cabinet Company, C & C Cabinets
Finalists: The St Petersburg Cabinet Company, C & C Cabinets
Winner: Wesley Chapel Hyundai
Finalists: Rivard Buick GMC, Clearwater Mazda
Finalists: Rivard Buick GMC, Clearwater Mazda
Winner: Detailing Nerds
Finalists: Operation Detail, Buffin' Beautiful Auto Spa
Finalists: Operation Detail, Buffin' Beautiful Auto Spa
Winner: Detailing Nerds
Finalists: Woodie's Wash Shack, Bubble Down Car Wash
Finalists: Woodie's Wash Shack, Bubble Down Car Wash
Winner: FOMO Chefs
Finalists: The Stuffed Mushroom, Catering by the Family, Exotic Gourmet Catering
Finalists: The Stuffed Mushroom, Catering by the Family, Exotic Gourmet Catering
Winner: Valrico Spine and Rehab Center
Finalists: Jackson Chiropractic and Wellness Center, Dr. Joshua Bly - North Pinellas Chiropractic
Finalists: Jackson Chiropractic and Wellness Center, Dr. Joshua Bly - North Pinellas Chiropractic
Winner: Smokey Jones Smoke Shop
Finalists: Estate Cigars and Social, Grand Cathedral Cigars
Finalists: Estate Cigars and Social, Grand Cathedral Cigars
Winner: Tweeds
Finalists: Atlas Body & Home, Backwater Provisions
Finalists: Atlas Body & Home, Backwater Provisions
Winner: Maid to Order FL
Finalists: Sparkling Suncoast Cleaning Solutions, Accent America
Finalists: Sparkling Suncoast Cleaning Solutions, Accent America
Winner: Detox Designer Resale Boutique
Finalists: Revolve, Avalon Exchange
Finalists: Revolve, Avalon Exchange
Winner: Localtopia
Finalists: Deviant Market at Deviant Libation, Indie Flea
Finalists: Deviant Market at Deviant Libation, Indie Flea
Winner: Burg CrossFit
Finalists: Sunshine City CrossFit, Seminole Heights CrossFit
Finalists: Sunshine City CrossFit, Seminole Heights CrossFit
Winner: Studio Physique
Finalists: White Duck Espresso, Resource Property Management
Finalists: White Duck Espresso, Resource Property Management
Winner: Dr. Lindsey Crnalic
Finalists: Dr. Abdullah Allawnha, Creating Smiles Dental
Finalists: Dr. Abdullah Allawnha, Creating Smiles Dental
Winner: Dr. Alexandra Summitt, Prime Dermatology
Finalists: Dr. Christopher Ballard - Suncoast Skin Solutions, Dr. Christopher Nelson - Nelson Dermatology
Finalists: Dr. Christopher Ballard - Suncoast Skin Solutions, Dr. Christopher Nelson - Nelson Dermatology
In a world dominated by loud digital screens and billboards, Tampa Bay’s Original Ice Cold Air keeps a driver’s optimism alive. Passersby are routinely treated to their roadside marquee signs, which deliver the kind of fortune-cookie wisdom you may need most on a seemingly random Tuesday. The gimmick may be a relatively small deal, or maybe not, but in any case, it’s become an iconic piece of Tampa commute culture, and the messages (ie: “GRIEF IS REALLY JUST LOVE”) are bound to brighten your day, or remind you of something to be grateful for. icecoldair.com—Annalise Mabe
Winner: Greenhouse Girls Dispensary
Finalists: Jones Genetics, MUV
Finalists: Jones Genetics, MUV
Winner: Paradise Distributors
Finalists: Pepin, Cavalier Distributing
Finalists: Pepin, Cavalier Distributing
Winner: Dr. Eric Khairalla - bŏdze - Tampa Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa
Finalists: Dr. Michael Mirmanesh - The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness & Massage; Dr. Joseph Castellano - Castellano Cosmetic Surgery
Finalists: Dr. Michael Mirmanesh - The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness & Massage; Dr. Joseph Castellano - Castellano Cosmetic Surgery
Winner: Bay Paws Pet Resort
Finalists: Woof Gang Bakery - South Tampa, Clearwater, Dunedin; Paws 'n Rec
Finalists: Woof Gang Bakery - South Tampa, Clearwater, Dunedin; Paws 'n Rec
Winner: Paw Whisperer
Finalists: Total Dog Tampa, Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg
Finalists: Total Dog Tampa, Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg
Winner: Bay Paws Pet Resort
Finalists: Paws 'n Rec, Paw Whisperer
Finalists: Paws 'n Rec, Paw Whisperer
Winner: Buddha Belly Doulas
Finalists: Kerri Blyss, Stacey Siegel
Finalists: Kerri Blyss, Stacey Siegel
Winner: Florida Pet Recovery
Finalists: Gerardo Luna, Tyler Greeley
Finalists: Gerardo Luna, Tyler Greeley
Winner: Sacino's Dry Cleaning
Finalists: Zips, Rogers Dry Cleaning
Finalists: Zips, Rogers Dry Cleaning
Winner: Blue Collar Electric
Finalists: Greater Bay Electric; M.R. Electricians, Inc
Finalists: Greater Bay Electric; M.R. Electricians, Inc
Winner: Truly Yours Event Planning
Finalists: Confetti Events; Be YOUnique Events, LLC
Finalists: Confetti Events; Be YOUnique Events, LLC
Winner: Rose Garden Florist
Finalists: Roaming Petal, Jennie's Flowers
Finalists: Roaming Petal, Jennie's Flowers
Winner: Sarah Waugh - Earthside Midwifery
Finalists: Hope & Harmony Midwifery, Tampa Bay Midwives
Finalists: Hope & Harmony Midwifery, Tampa Bay Midwives
Winner: OnlyFans
Finalists: Best Person, Influencer
Finalists: Best Person, Influencer
Winner: Snyder, Snyder & Kessenich CPA Firm
Finalists: MAS Accounting & Tax, Rae's Accounting
Finalists: MAS Accounting & Tax, Rae's Accounting
Winner: Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center
Finalists: BODZE; The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness, Massage
Finalists: BODZE; The Garden Medical Spa, Wellness, Massage
Winner: By the Bay Floral
Finalists: LC Floral Designs, The Roaming Petal
Finalists: LC Floral Designs, The Roaming Petal