Who has the best customer service in South Tampa-Hyde Park?

We asked and you answered. Boy, did you answer!

We started out with 32 businesses, and after weeks of polling to narrow down the field of players, The Pink Petticoat has emerged the champion in South Tampa Patch’s first-ever customer service competition.

Pink Petticoat just edged Hyde Park Veterinary Clinic by a final tally of 2,318 to 2,033 in the championship round of the contest.

"I really appreciate all the support and we are glad that we can make our customers so happy," Pink Petticoat owner Lesley Geyer said shortly after being named the winner. "We try very hard to make sure all the customers receive the attention they need."

Over the past month of our contest we had tons of votes, comments and reviews from Patch readers, and we've connected with lots of local business owners who told us their secrets to success.

Our contest was meant to highlight local businesses and recognize all the competitors for their great customer service. We hope you'll continue to support your favorite local businesses by reviewing them in Patch's business directory and stopping in to see them.

Congratulations to The Pink Petticoat and thank you to all of the competitors for making South Tampa-Hyde Park such a great place to live!