Google Places has an unusual bug, where they are only showing up to ten results for a local search query without the option to go to page 2 for an additional 10 results.
For example, search for [plumbers] and then click on the more results near... option. If you scroll to the bottom of those results you will be missing the famous Google pagination.
Here is a screen shot, feel free to click on it to see a full size:
Google Maps representative, Vanessa, said "Thanks, guys -- I've alerted the team and we're taking a look." The issue has yet to be resolved but it has been less than 24 hours as of right now.
Forum discussion at Google Places Help.
