Is it me just being petty, or does it bug you when the owners of downtown stores park in front of their stores for prolong periods?

I know at times you need to unload, but daily I see the Benz in front of Blue (12 min parking) for hours! How rude & obnoxious, why don't you leave the spot for the patrons? Obviously by the bad reviews Blue gets about their service and attitude - they don't read this so I know this pattern won't change.

No, you are not being petty. It makes sense that owners and employees leave the parking spaces in front of their stores for the customers. Customers are more willing to shop your store if parking is easy.