Creative Loafing
Readers Poll 2013
Survey ends August 29 at 11:59 PM
Remember, you need to fill out at least 24 questions for your survey to count. If you need to stop voting and finish your ballot at a later date, just hit “Save and Exit” and you can revisit the questionnaire any time before voting ends. When you are done voting, hit the “Finish” button at the bottom of the survey. If you fill out 24 or more questions, and you forget to hit the “Finish” button, no worries, your votes will still be counted when the polls close. Below are some shameless self-promotion picks of what we clearly feel is the Best of the Bay!
PEOPLE, PLACES & POLITICS
Best City: Tampa, St. Pete or Clearwater? Now that you’ve learned the ropes, here are some of our suggestions.
Best Dog Park: Crescent Lake
Best Local Hero: Jason Smith
Best Local Activist: Gulf Coast Bird Rescue
Best Local Blogger: ClearpH
Best Local Website: ClearpH
Best Local Facebook Page: Keep St. Pete Local
Best Local Non-Profit: Gulf Coast Bird Rescue
Best Place to Volunteer: Gulf Coast Bird Rescue
Best Local College or University: USFSP
Best Professor (include school): Matt Normand, USFSP
Best Local Pro Sports Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Best Sports Coach: Joe Maddon
Best Rays Player: Evan Longoria
Best Place to Take the Kids: Three Birds Tavern
GOODS & SERVICES
Best Local Company: ClearpH
Best Independent Retailer: Daddy Kool
Best Entrepreneur: Chris Harvey
Best Tattoo Artist: Evil Don
Best Real Estate Agent: Chau Nguyen, MBA
FOOD & DRINK
Best All-Around Restaurant: Three Birds Tavern
Best Banh Mih: Z Grille
Best Soup: Three Birds Tavern
Best Sushi Restaurant: Rollbotto
Best Sandwich Shop/Deli: Lucky Dill
Best Coffee Shop: Kahwa
Best Tea Shop: Hooker Tea
Best Local Brewery: Rock Bros.
Best Local Beer: High Road Ale
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Local Band: Tallhart
Best Record Store: Daddy Kool
Best Local Record Label: Big3 Records
Best Music Festival: Pelican Pop Fest
Best Museum: Chihuly
Best Art Gallery (non-museum): Blue Lucy
Best Local Photographer: Troy Plota
Best Club DJ: DJ Fresh
Bonus
Best Category We Forgot: Best Creative Company!
SOURCES: http://cltampa.com/tampa/BOTB2013/Page &
http://www.keepsaintpetersburglocal.org/best-of-the-bay/
