Hot, Hot, Hot at Red Hot Tiki

Gulfport business Red Hot Tiki is one of our finalists for our readers choice Best Customer Service poll. To help all of you get to know the local business and it's owners, we've put together a bit of information for you!

Name of Business: Red Hot Tiki

Name of owners: Rhonda & Dino Riccio, Sharon Doan

In business since: 2009

How long have you lived in the area? "Rhonda & Dino hope to move into area from Wesley Chapel in May. Sharon moved to Clearwater in 2010 from Wesley Chapel."

What do you love about living and working in our town? "The People. Everyone is friendly. They care and support all the small independent businesses in Gulfport."

What do you wish everyone who came into your shop knew about you? "We strive to provide excellent customer service and knowledgeable advice about our products. If a customer requests an item we don't carry we do our best to find that product, order it and let them know when it arrives in the store."

Tell us a quick story about a time you provided awesome customer service:

"We have a customer that purchases items for her boyfriend on the west coast. After a few visits she could not remember what product she bought. We created a file to keep her information so when she shops we can discuss what her boyfriend liked from her previous purchases and add different products to her purchase."

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Hope you enjoyed our Q & A! You can learn more about Red Hot Tiki in our business spotlight story when they first opened on Beach Boulevard.

Remember to rate and review the local business on their Patch Business Listing: Red Hot Tiki.