Stella's Restaurant. Hands Down!

I agree...STELLAS!

Sorry for the dumb questions, Linda, but how many times can people vote? The article says vote for "favorite local businesses", however, the poll seems to allow only one vote. I assume the "Top-Rated Businesses" are already in the on-going rounds, but is there a list of them someplace? For example, Stella's isn't on this list. I love the ideas of these Patch contests; however the rules and mechanics are a little confusing, at least to me. Thanks for your help.

Books, Art, Coffee and Muffins-Always a great mix! Come, meet your friends and relax in a great atmosphere.

This will be like American Idol - get of many of your friends as possible to vote for your business...LOL But no recording contract for the winner.

Next time I leave a message I'll check a bit closer for typos!

Sail Away Reality is my pick

patti at Sail Away Realty is awesome! definately the Gulfport professional of the year!

unfortunately, many of the businesses in Gulfport do not offer true Customer Service, I am sure there are many reasons to justify this. I truly love being a Gulfportonian, but I feel the businesses here should do some soul searching. St. Pete and S Pasadena are right around the corner, I would love nothing more than to shop in Gulfport, at this time it is not a complete reality.

to me, it seems as if the businesses are expelling the attitude that they are doing the customer a service, instead of being grateful for the customers in Gulfport. the various customers in Gulfport, and myself, have the option of going elsewhere to spend money, unfortunately, the various businesses in Gulfport do not seem to extend a sense of gratitude for the customers.
oddly enough, on Tuesdays, when Gulfport has the Market, there are vendors that truly thank the customers, and they go above and beyond the "call of duty". I definitely choose to shop local, support local businesses, some of the responsibility does rest upon the shoulders of the businesses. I might spend a dollar or five hundred dollars at a local business, the business is expected to give sincere thanks to the customers. Without customers, there will be no business, for the customers have gone elsewhere.
The world, country, county and Gulfport is experiencing tough economic times, perhaps the various businesses should look inwards and give honest appreciations for their customers.
a few businesses in Gulfport have come close to showing something close to Customer Service, unfortunately for me, I am not n a financial situation to support them at this time. a smile and a sincere sense of gratitude goes a long way.

I am surprised to hear that. Personally I've never had any "attitude" from merchants here in Gulfport - but I guess the more often you do business somewhere, the chances are you'll see some negative results at times.