Floridians may be among the happiest Americans (according to the CDC, falling behind only Louisianians and Hawaiians), but here in the southeast part of the state, friendliness is frequently in short supply. Still, there are people who, in the course of running a business or performing a service, always make you feel welcome:
Wales Garage
Fashion Cleaners (on South Federal)
Anthony's Coal-Fired Pizza (also on South Federal)
Giorgio's
SukhoThai
The 11th Street Annex
Cafe Verdi
the staff at Dr. Stuart Moraitis' dental office
Dr. Lori Ventura at Bascom Palmer
To all of them - and to all of you - a very merry Christmas.