Readers' Choice: The Best Florist in Town is...

A virtual bouquet of flowers goes to as the winner of our Readers' Choice Poll: Best Florist in San Anselmo & Fairfax.

received 63 percent of the votes this week — even after being added late to the poll. The shop also received two five-star ratings and reviews.

Joseph Odem wrote, "Linda's Flower Box...can I give her six stars out of five?"

Sara Vurek also gave a review and wrote, "Linda always gets it right. Her sweet, big heart is at the center of every arrangement she makes, large or small. She always knows what I want, even when I don't. Her surprises always delight me, and those who get the flowers I buy from her are delighted too. Linda IS downtown San Anselmo!"

Although our poll was limited to local florists shops, one reader also wanted to send kudos to Karen at , "She sources organic and locally grown flowers and wow's the clientele with beautifully imagined arrangements. She does so with style and grace."

We must acknowledge our other participants who also received votes: , and . And thanks to the voters for supporting local businesses.

We often get asked why the ratings matter in our weekly survey. It's because the poll goes away after a few days, but the positive reviews and ratings stay forever with your favorite florist and really help them out.

will receive a Patch certificate of achievement in the coming weeks.

Thanks to all who voted and added comments not only to the Readers Choice story but to the listings for each flower shop. Watch for our next contest starting on Monday.