Best of the Best

The readers have spoken, and here are the Best of the Best. 

No doubt you’ll find some of your favorites on this annual list. The best of everything in Lake and Sumter counties.

(Click the link below to view the official results page from Survey Monkey, or continue scrolling to see who this year’s Best of the Best is!)

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The Best Health Care

Nurse

Cindy Paynter, 23.09%,689 

Kathy Chastain, 18.50%,552

Caitlin Harris, 17.66%,527

Shelley Graham, 16.89%,504

Debra Snyder, 13.94%,416

Angie Ramos, 9.92%,296

Nurse Practitioner

Aimee Gilmet, 20.06%,619

Danielle Mathis, 19.81%,611

Lori Esarey, 19.12%,590

Terri Barr, 14.68%,453

Michele Reisman, 13.29%,410

Amanda Eason, 11.51%,355

Danielle Mathis, 1.52%,47

Ob/Gyn

Dr. Doug Moffett, Lake Ob/Gyn Associates Of Mid-Florida, 28.96%,1467

Dr. Steven Pillow, Lake Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC, 15.00%,760

Dr. Shivakumar Hanubal, Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology Of Lake County, 14.63%,741

Dr. Mamie Rogers, Advent Health Medical Group Ob Gyn Atwaterman, 13.90%,704

Dr. Wendy S. Perrott, Healthy Choice Ob/Gyn, 10.74%,544

Dr. Wendell Courtney, 8.76%,444

Dr. Manuel Alvarado, Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology Of Lake County, 8.01%,406

Oncologist

Dr. Maen Hussein,Florida Cancer Specialists, 50.61%,1251

Dr. Jennifer Cultrera, Florida Cancer Specialists, 20.31%,502

Dr. Sandeep Thaper, Florida Cancer Specialists, 19.90%,492

Dr. Norman Anderson, RBOI, 9.18%,227

Optometrist

Dr. Kristine Verkaik, Central Florida Eye Center, 32.80%,969

Dr. Brian Jones, Mid Florida Eye, 26.68%,788

Dr. Albert Ducharme,Beacon Advanced Eyecare Center, 16.05%,474

Dr. James K. Berry, Beacon Advanced Eyecare Center, 14.42%,426

Dr. Paul Collins,Eyesite Of The Villages, 10.05%,297

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Keith Charles, Mid Florida Eye, 27.40%,1045

Dr. Jeffrey Baumann, Mid Florida Eye, 18.17%,693

Dr. Kim Ireland, St Lukes, 16.86%,643

Dr. Scot Holman, Lake Eye Associates, 11.59%,442

Dr. Courtney Bovee, Mid-Florida Eye, 11.09%,423

Dr. Scott Wehrly, Lake Eye Assocaites, 11.06%,422

Dr. Ethiraj Ramchander, Ram Eye, 3.83%,146

Orthodontist

Dr. Dave And Chris Wollenschlaeger, Wollenschlaeger Orthodontics,41.57%,966

Dr. Christopher Escott,Escott Orthodontics, 36.06%,838

Dr. Luisa Betancur, Betancur Orthodontics, 19.88%,462

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Jon Radnothy,Radnothy-Perry Orthopaedic Center, 23.50%,754

Dr. Vrej Manoogian,Manoogian Othopedics, 19.14%,614

Dr. Isaac Mitchell, Unova Orthopedic Clinic, 18.73%,601

Dr. Alfred Cook, Advanced Orthopedics Institute, 11.10%,356

Dr. John Williams,Advanced Orthopedics Institute, 10.91%,350

Dr. Donald Perry,Radnothy-Perry Orthopaedic Center, 8.88%,285

Dr. Cedric Tankson, Unova Orthopedic Clinic, 7.73%,248

Pediatrician

Dr. Rafael A. Cheas, Silver Lake Pediatrics, 26.59%,1084

Dr. Alex Uson, 23.52%,959

Dr. Valerie Thomas, Thomas Pediatrics, 19.62%,800

Dr. Eugene P. Tan, 16.29%,664

Dr. Normarie Albino,Pediatric Services At The Villages, 13.98%,570

Cardiologist

Dr. Hector Garcia, Florida Cardiovascular Specialist, 27.60%,843

Dr. J. Henry Lesmes, Cardiovascular Associates, 20.24%,618

Dr. David Lew, FHV Health, 15.13%,462

Dr. Kenneth Sampong,Cardiac And Vascular Consultants, 13.03%,398

Dr. Georg Couturier, Village Heart And Vein, 12.67%,387

Dr. Jose Rosado, FHV Health, 11.33%,346

Dentist

Dr. Michael Morgan,Michael M Morgan Dmd Pa, 16.06%,644

Dr. Kim Karvasale,Karvasale & Lacquaniti Office, 12.81%,514

Dr. Susan Cadell, Susan Glenn Cadell Family Dentist, 11.77%,472

Dr. Forrest Jerkins, Forrest Jerkins Dds, 11.64%,467

Dr. Christopher Lunsford, 11.24%,451

The Mehr’s, Main Street Dentist, 9.72%,390

Dr. Timothy Pruett, Lakeview Comprehensive Dentistry, 9.40%,377

Dr. Larry Hendry, Hendry Family Dentist, 8.68%,348

Dr. Adam Barr, Adam Barr Cosmetic And Family Dentistry, 8.68%,348

Pharmacist

George Warren, Bay/Lake Pharmacy , 36.30%,1272

Jim Burry, Burry’s Pharmacy, 31.93%,1119

Richard Greer, Umatilla Drugstore, 18.86%,661

James A Corkrean, The Pharmacist, Inc., 12.90%,452

Nutritionist/Weight Loss

Lori Esarey, ARNP, 44.18%,994

Keith Hester, PA, 32.13%,723

Michelle McClain, 23.69%,533

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Richard Bosshardt,Bosshardt & Marzek Plastic Surgery Associates, 32.25%,1037

Dr. Peter Marzek,Bosshardt & Marzek Plastic Surgery Associates, 20.09%,646

Dr. Danny Soares,Mesos Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, 18.25%,587

Dr. Dino Madonna, Face 2 Face Aesthetics And Wellness, 14.89%,479

Dr. Fernando Serra, Central Florida Plastic Surgery, 14.52%,467

Podiatrist

Dr. Felix Esarey, Doctors of Clinical Specialist, 22.74%,685

Dr. Victor Torres, Lake Health Care Center, 22.31%,672

Dr. Karsten S. Weber,Lakeside Foot & Ankle Center, 18.23%,549

Dr. Erik Zimmermann, Zimmermann Podiatry, 15.44%,465

Dr. Nicole Hancock, Lakeside Foot & Ankle Center, 13.65%,411

Dr. Shannon Floyd, Foot & Ankle Specialist Of The Villages, 7.64%,230

Primary Care/Internist Doctor

Dr. Dan Boggus, Aegis, 46.00%,1518

Dr. Kurt Wagner, Lake Primary Care Associates, 17.91%,591

Dr. Vu Chung, Lake Primary Care Associates, 15.12%,499

Dr. Steven Rivers, Rivers Family Medicine, 12.09%,399

Dr. Julio Ugarte, Rivers Family Medicine, 8.88%,293

Psychiatrist

Dr. Hector De Leon, 25.84%,433

Dr. Thomas Valente, 24.05%,403

Dr. Nick Ungson, 21.36%,358

Dr. Richard Hoffer, 15.33%,257

Dr. Adil A. Mohammed, 13.42%,225

Psychologist

Dr. Isaac Deas, Deas Consulting, 43.41%,827

Wendy Kraus, Advanced Behavioral Health Center, 18.43%,351

Dr. Evelyn Baez, Leesburg Psychology Llc, 16.59%,316

Steven Moore, Advanced Behavioral Health Center, 11.50%,219

Dr. William Saunders,Central Florida Psychological Consultants, 10.08%,192

Dermatologist

Dr. Colleen Macinnis, Macinnis Dermatology, 23.28%,775

Dr. Kevin Chun, Lake Dermatology, 15.86%,528

Dr. Jeffrey Greenwald, Dermatology Group, 15.23%,507

Dr. David Casper, Alliant Dermatology, 14.93%,497

Dr. Jorge Torres, Lake Dermatology, 30.7%,1022

Urologist

Dr. Jack Cassell, Urology Of Mount Dora, 33.07%,936

Dr. Michael Fountain, Advent Health Medical Group Urology At Waterman, 25.83%,731

Dr. Andrew Sher, Advanced Urology, 19.75%,559

Dr. James Young, RBOI, 9.05%,256

Dr, Matthew Loughlin, Premier Medical Associates, 6.57%,186

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, Pur Clinic, 5.72%,162

Physician’s Assistant

Larry Blevins, PA, 32.10%,879

Keith Hester, PA, 28.27%,774

Milton Arana, PA, 16.07%,440

Mike McGinnity, PA, 15.12%,414

Tom Tran, PA, 8.44%,231

Personal Trainer

Pedro Roman, Breakthrough Training, 34.96%,1755

David Iturrino, BJJ Academy, 19.48%,978

Tyrell Rachel, Infinity Fitness, 13.73%,689

Michelle McClain, Not The Norm, 9.38%,471

Al Cardiello, Infinity Fitness, 8.59%,431

Connor Ubon, Crossfit Unmatched, 7.45%,374

Sine Wallace, Wallace Fitness, 6.41%,322

Chiropractor

Dr. Jonathan Wise, Wise Chiropractic, 29.28%,1338

Dr. Jeffrey Glover, Glover Chiropractic, 24.38%,1114

Dr. Kim Etheredge, Etheredge Chiropractic, 18.21%,832

Dr. Rick Brown,Rick Brown Chiropractic, 12.17%,556

Dr. John Theeck, Legacy Clinic Of Chiropractic, 7.92%,362

Dr. Brent Compton, Compton Chiropractic Care, 4.20%,192

Dr. Besuden, Bay Streetwellness, 2.25%,103

Dr. Jose Portela, Balanced Spine Center, 1.58%,72

Hospital

Advent Health Waterman, 50.83%,2963

Leesburg Regional Medical Center, 29.87%,1741

South Lake Hospital, 9.92%,578

The Villages Regional Hospital, 9.38%,547

Medical Imaging

Lake Medical Imaging, 80.07%,4065

Advanced Imaging Centers, 8.92%,453

Clermont Radiology, 6.42%,326

Sand Lake Imaging, 4.59%,233

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The Best Food and Drink

Sushi

Sakura, The Villages, 29.54%,1557

W A V E  Asian Bistro & Sushi, Mount Dora, 26.03%,1372

Kiku Japenesse Steakhouse, Eustis, 12.22%,644

Thai Jasmine, Tavares, 11.54%,608

Momiji, Eustis, 8.25%,435

Lake Dora Sushi, Tavares, 6.58%,347

Bambo Bistro, Lady Lake, 5.83%,307

Burgers

Burgers, Tacos & Waffles (BTW), Tavares, 57.01%,6289

Ramshackle Cafe. Leesburg, 10.48%,1156

Jeremiah’s, Mount Dora, 6.38%,704

Mojo’s Grill, Leesburg, 6.26%,690

Dairy Ranch, Leesburg, 6.16%,680

Turners, Leesburg, 6.10%,673

O’Keefes, Tavares, 5.64%,622

Fruitland Park Cafe, 1.97%,217

Mexican

Plaza Guadalajara, Mount Dora, 50.15%,5396

Fiesta Grande, Mount. Dora, 16.29%,1753

La Palma, Leesburg, 9.94%,1070

San Jose’s, Leesburg, 9.11%,980

Sol De Mexico, Eustis, 7.28%,783

Casa Agave Mexican Grill, Wildwood, 3.68%,396

La Cabana Mexican Grill, 3.55%,382

Italian

Stavros, Fruitland Park, 23.35%,1449

Vincents, Mount Dora, 21.35%,1325

Giovanni’s Ristorante, The Villages, 15.83%,982

Angelos, Tavares, 14.34%,890

Mom & Dads, Lady Lake, 11.80%,732

Naples, Leesburg, 7.93%,492

Chef’s Of Napoli, Wildwood, 5.40%,335

Pizza

Stavros, Leesburg, 29.43%,2007

Mount Dora Pizza & Subs, Mount Dora, 24.31%,1658

Tonys Pizza, Eustis, 13.56%,925

Mellow Mushroom, Mount Dora, 11.39%,777

Pizzamore, Mount Dora, 9.41%,642

Sammy Joes, The Villages, 8.08%,551

Flippers, Clermont, 3.81%,260

Steak

Goblin Market, Mount Dora, 38.71%,1611

Turners, Leesburg, 25.66%,1068

O’keefe’s Irish Pub, Tavares, 22.54%,938

The Rose Plantation, Fruitland Park, 13.09%,545

BBQ/ Ribs

Oakwood, Lady Lake, 31.58%,2009

iBar-B-Que, Fruitland Park, 14.38%,915

Sully’s Smokehouse, Leesburg, 12.56%,799

Old Crow, Umatilla, 9.45%,601

Kings BBQ, Eustis, 8.87%,564

Barnwood BBQ, Mount Dora, 8.22%,523

Artmans Country Smokehouse, Summerfield, 6.43%,409

Uncle Kenny’s BBQ, Clermont, 4.31%,274

Jack’s BBQ, Clermont, 4.21%,268

Wings

Cousin Vinnies Family Sports Restaurant, Leesburg, 32.48%,1780

Ramshackle Cafe, Leesburg, 27.74%,1520

Legends Bar And Grill, Fruitland Park, 14.65%,803

Froggers, Mount Dora, 13.80%,756

Mojo’s Gril, Leesburg, 11.33%,621

Seafood

Tiki West Raw Bar And Grill, Tavares, 20.86%,1142

Eatons Beach, Weirsdale, 18.50%,1013

Fish Camp On Lake Eustis, Tavares, 12.93%,708

Oyster Troff, Eustis, 12.89%,706

Blue Fin, The Villages, 11.20%,613

Pisces Rising, Mount Dora, 10.89%,596

Turners Kitchen, Leesburg, 9.70%,531

Angelos, Tavares, 3.03%,166

Caterer

Oakwood Smokehouse, 36.88%,1569

Mojo’s Grill, 23.62%,1005

Gourmet Today, 19.09%,812

Vic’s Embers, 11.14%,474

Edible Arrangements, 7.10%,302

Catering Cottage, 2.16%,92

Dessert

Cotillion, Wildwood, 29.73%,1250

La Petit Sweets,Mount Dora, 28.42%,1195

Btw, Burgers, Tacos & Waffles, Tavares, 16.34%,687

Turners Kitchen, Leesburg, 15.86%,667

Bre’s Berries & More, Leesburg, 9.66%,406

Winery

Lakeridge Winery, 59.60%,2316

Whispering Oakswinery, 19.38%,753

Dragon Flower Winery, 11.37%,442

Backyard Winery, 9.65%,375

Craft Brewery

Wolf Branch Brewing, Eustis, 69.37%,5819

Bru House, Tavares, 13.97%,1172

Great Chicago Brewery, Leesburg, 8.39%,704

Pint Size Pub, Leesburg, 4.48%,376

Mammoth Oak Brewing. Leesburg, 3.78%,317

Cocktails

The Goblin Market, Mount Dora, 19.63%,769

Okeefes, Tavares, 16.75%,656

Turners, Leesburg, 16.70%,654

Pisces Rising, Mount Dora, 16.67%,653

Kahula Beach Bar, Tavares, 13.07%,512

1921, Mount Dora, 12.20%,478

209 West Main, Leesburg, 4.98%,195

Coffee

One Flight Up,Mount Dora, 42.28%,1466

Roosters On Oxford, Oxford, 22.38%,776

Turners, Leesburg, 17.77%,616

Serendipity, Mount Dora, 17.57%,609

Sweet Tea

Mason Jar, Dona Vista, 35.04%,1544

Oakwood, Lady Lake, 33.92%,1495

The Cotillon, Wildwood, 13.75%,606

Marys Kountry Kitchen, Tavares, 9.48%,418

Tony’s Pizza, Eustis, 7.81%,344

Food Truck

Joy Donuts, 48.04%,1486

Fillin Good, 22.41%,693

Nola On Da Geaux, 18.49%,572

Zapps Rolling Stove, 11.06%,342

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The Best Places & Pros

Chef

Chef Brenton Hillman, Goblin Market, 26.73%,956

Chef Jack Braton, Turners, 25.50%,912

Chef Jessy Flinn, Gourmet Today, 24.16%,864

Chef Ronie McRee, O’Keefes Irish Pub, 23.60%,844

Bartender

Victoria Rooney @ Wolf Branch Brewing, Eustis, 60.53%,5215

Terence O’keefe @ O’keefe’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Tavares, 11.14%,960

Melinda Doree, @ Shamrock Lounge, Leesburg, 8.55%,737

Katie Braton @ Turners, Leesburg, 7.86%,677

Chelsea Harkens @ 1921 By Norman Van Aken, Mount Dora, 7.60%,655

Jeff White, Frank’s Place, Leesburg, 4.32%,372

Food Server

Chrissy Davis, Turners, 35.39%,917

Rachel Kohler, Oyster Troff, 32.69%,847

Eli Phillips, Okeefes, 31.92%,827

Aesthetician

Apryle Perry, Renew Day Spa, 27.37%,656

Cherish Glaze, Bella Toscana Spa, 26.24%,629

Anna Bey, Renew Day Spa, 19.73%,473

Sandra Bock, Total Nutrition And Therapeutics, 13.85%,332

Linda Ryan, 12.81%,307

Massage Therapist

Nikki Lord, 20.02%,529

Trista Hobbs, 17.68%,467

Dawn Coulliette, Mia Bella Salon & Spa, 17.45%,461

Brittany Goff, 17.41%,460

Tracey Samples, 13.63%,360

Rahansia Ben Mejuri, 8.93%,236

Karen Cleveland, 4.88%,129

Financial Advisor

Liz Cornell, TB Financial, 41.15%,1770

Tracy Belton, Raymond James, 16.74%,720

Robert Fross, Fross & Fross, 15.32%,659

Jeff Sustarsic, Edward Jones, 11.51%,495

Michael Johnson, Edward Jones, 7.81%,336

Greg Collier, Collier Finacial, 4.21%,181

Jason Woodall, Woodall Wealth, 3.26%,140

Banker

Lyndsi Johnson, United Southern Bank, 64.85%,5589

Misty Ware, Citizens First Bank, 9.22%,795

Tricia Guido, Insight Credit Union, 6.34%,546

Bill Wonus, United Southern Bank, 5.55%,478

Gail Baker,First National Mount Dora, 4.56%,393

Tom Popeski, Seacoast Bank, 3.89%,335

William Brooks, Iii,First National Mount Dora, 3.26%,281

Bob White, First National Mount Dora, 2.33%,201

Accountant

Sandy Stokes, 38.35%,770

Karen Berryman, 19.37%,389

Bill O’Brien, 15.64%,314

Kim Stewart, 13.45%,270

John Rice, 13.2%,265

Attorney

AJ Rohe, Rohe Law, 16.03%,704

Ashley Hunt, Hunt Law Firm, 13.14%,577

Amy Pittman, Pittman Law, 8.11%,356

Chris Carlyle, Carlyle Appellate Law Firm, 6.31%,277

Matt Black, McLin Burnsed Attorneys At Law, 6.12%,269

James Argento, Office Of The State Attorney, 50.3%,2209

Hair Stylist

Kara Sparks, LaRue Kay Salon, 11.95%,621

Michael Thomas, Phoenix Salon , 11.38%,591

Heather Parker, 10.53%,547

Jessica Moir, Main Street Hair Studio, 9.26%,481

Danielle Daugherty, Mia Bella, 8.37%,435

Amanda Grace, Lather Beauty Salon, 7.24%,376

Dina Simpson, Renew Day Spa, 7.06%,367

Katie Natera, Michael Couture, 7.01%,364

Tyler Sponaugle, Salon Jaylee, 6.93%,360

Ellen Coggins, Ambiance Studio Salon, 6.81%,354

Korrin Cogswell, Renew Day Spa, 6.74%,350

Jacque McMurray, Main Street Hair Studio, 6.72%,349

Realtor

Lauri Grizzard, ERA Grizzard, 24.11%,849

Lauren Ficket, Morris Realty, 14.42%,508

Connie Mahan, Connie Mahan Real Estate Group, 10.16%,358

Jennifer Warren, Remax Mount Dora, 7.84%,276

Mandy Fisher, E-Direct Realty, 7.07%,249

Dustin Meyers, ERA Grizzard, 7.01%,247

Samatha Merritt, Connie Mahan Real Estate Group, 5.68%,200

Ella St. Pierre, Exit Tri-County, 5.31%,187

Lena Williams, Morris Realty, 18.4%,648

Mortgage Broker

Lori Davis, Insight Credit Union, 29.36%,742

Steve Koller, American Portfolio Mortgage, 22.44%,567

Rich Lemoyne, Mortgage Financial, 15.87%,401

Mary Rhodes, The Mortgage Firm, 15.12%,382

Rob Warren, NRL Mortgage, 10.05%,254

Kristin Jamieson, Success Mortgage Partners, 7.16%,181

Interior Design

Fleur De Lis Home Design, 42.27%,881

Leah D Connor Interior Design, 33.93%,707

Inspired Decor, 13.48%,281

Window Reflections, 10.32%,215

Teacher

Kelly Raley, Eustis Middle School, 67.84%,5753

Barbara Rockefeller, The Villages Elementary, 9.88%,838

Tonya Haugabrook, Carver Middle, 6.24%,529

Rachel Sadlemire, Astatula Elementary, 6.12%,519

Kristy Fessenden, Fruitland Park Elementary, 4.48%,380

Marivel Filippini, Treadway Elementary, 3.86%,327

Lyris Garcia, East Ridge High School, 1.58%,134

Coach

Rich Billings, LSSC, 40.62%,1076

Annie Iturrino,Mount Dora BJJ, 32.58%,863

David Iturrino, Mount Dora BJJ, 14.19%,376

Kolby Tackett, Mdca, 12.61%,334

Volunteer

Christine Cruz, 70.92%,5219

Linda Watts, 10.01%,737

David Booth, Combat Veterans Careers, 9.19%,676

Angie Shaw, 3.38%,249

Jeannie Rogale, Thrh Auxillary Foundation, 3.27%,241

Stephen Strickland, 3.22%,237

Artist

Krysta Smith, 59.11%,1223

Julia Ratcliff, 26.63%,551

Jane Slivka, 14.26%,295

Local Band/ Musician

Bryce Mauldin, 26.54%,973

David Oliver Willis, 24.00%,880

Tommy Treadway, 16.80%,616

Jeff Whitfield, 15.66%,574

Anita Drink, 9.36%,343

Wink Pelkey, 7.64%,280

Police Officer

Sarah Coursey, Tavares, 41.06%,1680

Travonte Kitchen, Leesburg, 35.07%,1435

Todd Harris, Clermont, 14.66%,600

Randy Hon, 9.21%,377

Fire Fighter

Jeff Moore, Leesburg, 24.92%,967

Brian Gamble, Lake County, 22.40%,869

David Jackson, Eustis, 17.14%,665

Marc Mathis, Mount Dora, 12.86%,499

Sammy Rimes, Eustis, 11.62%,451

Adam Paynter, Minneola, 11.06%,429

Photographer

Bonnie Whicher Photography, 33.84%,1603

Sierra Ford Photography, 20.22%,958

Brenda Anderson Photography, 13.30%,630

Kristen Paige Photography, 13.07%,619

Kareen Rashelle Photography, 7.20%,341

Megan Wardphotography, 6.29%,298

Debra Synder Photography, 6.08%,288

Auto Detailer

BP Auto Spa, 30.00%,826

Detailing Unlimited, 28.91%,796

Vann Gannaway, 19.29%,531

Prince Of Peace-Eddie Boger, 13.95%,384

Polished To Perfection, 7.85%,216

Roofing Contractor

Eustis Roofing, 33.37%,1212

Scott’s Roofing, 28.33%,1029

Covenant Roofing, 14.32%,520

Sack Roofing, 9.20%,334

Central Florida Roof Rescue, 7.19%,261

McHale Roofing, 5.01%,182

Pro Dry Roofing, 2.59%,94

Pool Contractor

T & D Pools, 42.38%,1045

Blue Moon Pools, 19.99%,493

Waterman Contruction & Pools, 15.65%,386

Wiseman Pools, 14.23%,351

United Pools, 7.75%,191

Plumber

Dunstan Plumbing, 28.86%,973

Mike Scott Plumbing, 20.70%,698

Kiley & Sons, 12.75%,430

Ross Plumbing, 11.39%,384

CPM Plumbing, 10.38%,350

Prime Plumbing, 8.16%,275

The Plumber, 7.77%,262

Electrical Contractor

Lenhart Electric, 31.81%,808

Pikes Electric, 21.81%,554

Electrical Works, 20.35%,517

Lake & SuMounter Electric, 14.21%,361

Prime Electric, 7.95%,202

In Charge Electric, 3.86%,98

Flooring

The Floor Shoppe, 32.11%,828

Pats Sales Of Leesburg, 25.67%,662

Great Lake Carpet & Tile, 14.23%,367

Floors Of Distinction, 11.48%,296

Best Flooring, 8.03%,207

Marks Flooring, 5.97%,154

Baize & Curry Home Restoration, 2.52%,65

Custom Carpentry

Granger-Carter Construction, 28.51%,402

Specifics Woodwork, 23.55%,332

Trimworks Finish Carpentry, 19.57%,276

Welling Works Carpentry, 18.23%,257

Jal Innovations, Inc, 10.14%,143

Lawn Care Service

Scott Doree Services, 20.14%,406

Lake Lawn & Landscape, 18.35%,370

Rays Lawn Service, 14.09%,284

Markfessenden’slawn Service, 12.20%,246

Wink Pelkey, 11.71%,236

Knockout Landscaping, 9.42%,190

1st Rate Lawn Service, 7.24%,146

Laguna Lawn Service, 6.85%,138

Home Builder

Kevco Builders, Inc., 71.24%,5824

BP Smith Construction, 10.91%,892

Lee Woods Construction, 6.26%,512

West Construction, 3.25%,266

American Family Homes, 3.03%,248

Waterman Contruction, 2.74%,224

PSL Construction, 2.56%,209

Commercial Builder

Lee Woods Construction, 26.80%,535

Mark Cook Builders, 24.45%,488

Emmett Sapp, 19.84%,396

Evergreen Contruction, 14.83%,296

Jimerico Construction, 7.11%,142

PCDG, 6.96%,139

Bank/Credit Union

United Southern Bank, 60.84%,6036

Insight Credit Union, 12.71%,1261

Citizens First Bank, 9.87%,979

Wells Fargo, 7.19%,713

First National Bank Of Mount Dora, 4.80%,476

Suncoast Credit Union, 2.30%,228

Center State Bank, 2.30%,228

Private School

First Academy, 44.72%,1449

Mount Dora Christian Academy, 28.02%,908

Faith Lutheran School, 14.69%,476

Lake Prep School, 6.60%,214

Adventure Christian Academy, 5.96%,193

Daycare

First Academy, 28.39%,806

Christian Academy Preschool, 19.94%,566

Little Blessings Child Care, 11.73%,333

Morrison Preschool, 10.57%,300

Happy Days Child Care, 9.51%,270

First Steps In Learning, 8.00%,227

Children’s House Of Learning, 6.06%,172

Cardiello Family Daycare, 5.81%,165

Gym/Fitness Center

Planet Fitness, 28.74%,1200

Mount Dora BJJ/Mma Academy, 21.24%,887

Anytime Fitness, 14.22%,594

CF Fitness, 11.64%,486

Infinity Fitness, 9.15%,382

Too Your Health Spa, 7.52%,314

Wallace Fitness, 5.39%,225

National Training Center, 2.11%,88

Hair Salon

Phoenix Hair Salon, Eustis, 13.24%,644

Michael’s Couture, Leesburg, 12.87%,626

Main Street Hair Studio, 10.82%,526

Renew Day Spa, Leesburg, 9.77%,475

Mia Bella Salon & Spa, Fruitland Park, 9.66%,470

Laru’s Kay Salon & Spa, Tavares, 8.88%,432

Ambiance Studio Salon, Mount Dora, 8.25%,401

Lather Beauty Salon, Leesburg, 6.35%,309

Krenae Salon, Wildwood, 5.02%,244

Embellished Beauty & Boutique, Wildwood, 4.96%,241

Hair & Nail Creations, Wildwood, 4.30%,209

Victoria’s Hair Company, The Villages, 3.99%,194

Anthony Luis Salon, Leesburg, 1.89%,92

Tanning Salon

Spray Mobile Tanning, Lindsey Mallory, 40.47%,767

Tan Time, 31.35%,594

Laru Kay Salon & Spa, 22.27%,422

Renew Day Spa, 5.91%,112

Nail Salon

Alina Nails, Mount Dora, 22.34%,604

Golden Nails & Tanning, Leesburg, 19.67%,532

Renew Day Spa, Leesburg, 17.23%,466

Charlie Nail & Spa, Eustis, 16.86%,456

Phoenix Salon & Spa, 11.02%,298

Angel Nails, Mount Dora, 7.29%,197

TD Nails, 5.58%,151

Barber Shop

Razor Sharp Cutz, Eustis, 23.91%,641

Kay’s Barber & Beauty, Leesburg, 23.50%,630

Garrett’s Gentleman Shop, Eustis, 19.54%,524

Cals Barber Shop, Brownwood, 19.21%,515

The Country Barber, Leesburg, 13.84%,371

Funeral Home

Beyer’s Funeral Home, 62.57%,2153

Harden Pauli, 18.51%,637

Banks Page Theus, 11.01%,379

Allen J Harden, 7.90%,272

Auto Service

Southbay Automotive, 37.90%,951

Vann Gannaway, 31.13%,781

The Car Doctor Automotive, 14.47%,363

Final Touch Auto Body, 9.41%,236

Griffin Automotive, 7.09%,178

Car Wash

Superwash Express, Mount Dora, 38.14%,1410

Village Car Wash, The Villages, 22.48%,831

BP Auto Spa, Leesburg, 20.48%,757

Mister Car Wash, Tavares, 13.42%,496

Clean As A Whistle, Leesburg, 5.49%,203

Heating & Air

Rapture Heating & Air, 61.80%,5252

Munns Heating & Air, 11.97%,1017

Duct-Man Mechanical Services, 11.73%,997

SuMounter Air & Heating, 4.61%,392

Harris Air, 3.71%,315

St Louis Heating & Air, 2.75%,234

Lucas Heating & Air, 2.44%,207

Budget Air & Heating, 1.00%,85

Pest Control

Massey Services, 44.77%,1039

Eagle Exterminating, 20.42%,474

PCS Pest Control, 15.90%,369

Kristine Howard- Mosquito Squad, 7.45%,173

Pest Guard Services, 6.38%,148

1st Rate Lawn & Pest Control, 5.08%,118

Cleaning Service

Way Too Bright Cleaning, 29.15%,399

Advanced Pressure Cleaning, 25.79%,353

Ultimate Contract Cleaning, 25.20%,345

Cronin’s Cleaning Services, 19.87%,272

Building & Home Supplies

Ace Hardware, 60.86%,2401

Romac Lumber, 22.71%,896

Pats Sales, 16.43%,648

Real Estate Agency

ERA Grizzard, 30.98%,853

Morris Realty & Investments, 22.92%,631

Connie Mahan Real Estate Group, 9.88%,272

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty Mount Dora, 9.34%,257

Flamingo Real Estate, 7.88%,217

Remax Premier Realty, 7.63%,210

RLW Real Estate, 5.63%,155

Kreidel Realty Group, 3.23%,89

Realty Executives, 2.51%,69

Moving Service

Quality Moving Services, 34.79%,1009

Mitchell’s Moving, 22.00%,638

Village Movers, 20.55%,596

All American Muscle Moving, 18.59%,539

Transport Ran Under My Protection, 4.07%,118

Insurance Agency

Merrill Insurance, 86.31%,5971

Hillcrest Insurance, 5.03%,348

Roberts Insurance Agency, 4.80%,332

Clifford Insurance Center, 3.86%,267

Self Storage

Rolling Acres Self Storage, 40.06%,516

Harris Mini-Storage, 32.30%,416

Compass Self Storage, 16.15%,208

Sherwood Self Storage, 11.49%,148

Graphics & Signs

Hunter Signs, 79.34%,5980

Sign Crafters, 7.35%,554

Sign Wizard Inc, 5.41%,408

Wrap Masters Of Florida, 3.46%,261

Oxford Inc, 3.32%,250

Signco Designs, 1.11%,84

Printers

A+ Printing, 76.13%,5323

Ford Press, 15.96%,1116

Henn-House Printing, 5.69%,398

Ultrex Printing, 2.22%,155

Promotional Items

Tip Tops, 28.91%,701

Ford Press, 21.03%,510

Moore Awards, 20.66%,501

Striking Effects, 16.41%,398

Dg Promotions, 12.99%,315

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The Best Entertainment

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Guys Night Out

Bru Tap House, 27.94%,940

iPinball, 15.16%,510

Shamrock Lounge, 12.49%,420

Oxford Downs, 11.27%,379

Wolf Branch Brewing, 10.70%,360

Pint Sized Pub, 10.02%,337

Hemingways’s Wine & Cigar, 7.31%,246

Garvinos, 5.11%,172

Girls Night Out

Painting With A Twist, Mount Dora, 31.57%,1204

Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe, Leesburg, 21.89%,835

Bru Tap House, Tavares, 16.96%,647

Turners, Leesburg, 12.32%,470

iPinball, Tavares, 10.30%,393

The Cellar Door, Mount Dora, 6.95%,265

Date Night

The Goblin Market, Mount Dora, 34.66%,1344

Turners , Leesburg, 19.93%,773

Pisces Rising, Mount Dora, 16.40%,636

1921, Mount Dora, 12.69%,492

iPinball, Tavares, 12.02%,466

The Cellar Door, Mount Dora, 4.31%,167

Family Night

Lake Square Mall Entertainment (Via Port), 73.60%,6327

BTW, Burgers, Tacos & Waffles, Tavares, 9.21%,792

iPinball, Tavares, 6.56%,564

Skate World, Leesburg, 5.86%,504

Tree Tops Minature Golf, 4.76%,409

Movie Theater

AMC, Lake Square Mall, 67.08%,7041

Epic, Mount Dora, 15.42%,1618

Barnstorm, Brownwood, 12.67%,1330

Old Mill Playhouse, The Villages, 4.83%,507

Performing Arts

Bay Street Players, Eustis, 30.84%,1206

The Sharon, The Villages, 21.81%,853

Melon Patch, Leesburg, 20.40%,798

Ice House, Mount Dora, 15.70%,614

LSSC Performing Arts Center, 4.47%,175

Clermont Performing Arts Center, 4.17%,163

Moonlight Players, Clermont, 2.61%,102

Sports Bar

Ramshackles, Leesburg, 22.44%,907

Gators Dockside, Eustis, 20.22%,817

Jeremiah’s, Mount Dora, 15.34%,620

Legends, Fruitland Park, 13.66%,552

World Of Beer, The Villages, 12.25%,495

Cousin Vinnies, Leesburg, 11.68%,472

Pint Sized Pub, Leesburg, 4.40%,178

Bowling

Break Point Alley, Tavares, 34.60%,1307

Lake Square Mall Entertainment (Via Port), Leesburg, 33.70%,1273

Fiesta Bowl, The Villages, 20.65%,780

AMC, Leesburg, 11.04%,417

Gala/Fundraiser

Lake County Sheriff’s Boots & Buckles, 75.15%,5518

Boys & Girls Club Black & White Ball, 7.86%,577

Stepping Out For Education, 7.53%,553

Lake SuMounter State College Gala, 6.05%,444

TVRH Foundation Hearts For Our Hospital Gala, 3.42%,251

Festival/Event

Eustis Georgefest, 61.14%,5778

Leesburg Bikefest, 20.13%,1902

Mount Dora Artfestival, 14.77%,1396

Leesburg Mardi Gras, 3.96%,374

Wine Bar

Two Old Hags, Leesburg, 48.01%,1462

Bru Tap House & Wine Bar, Tavares, 20.95%,638

The Cellar Door, Mount Dora, 19.38%,590

Garvino’s Cigars, Fine Wine & Gifts, 11.66%,355

Cigar Bar

Hemingways, Tavares, 64.30%,1270

Garvino’s, The Villages, 35.70%,705

Attraction

Via Port Entertainment, 37.25%,1319

Gator World, 34.28%,1214

iPinball, 16.07%,569

Tree Tops Miniture Golf, 12.40%,439

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The Best Shopping

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Furniture

Babette’s Furniture, 66.40%,2012

City Furniture, 14.92%,452

Family Furniture, 10.20%,309

Whites Furniture, 4.62%,140

Koontz Furniture, 3.86%,117

Shoes

Shoe Biz, 33.64%,1012

Prominent Fox, 25.66%,772

Salty Mare, 16.42%,494

Southern Mudd Boutique, 14.69%,442

Beckers Best Shoes, 5.62%,169

Kensi Lane, 3.96%,119

Clothes

Prominent Fox, 27.54%,968

Salty Mare, 26.46%,930

Southern Mudd Boutique, 15.14%,532

Brylah Fashions, 14.59%,513

Emz On Fifth, 7.91%,278

Kensi Lane, 4.69%,165

Bernard’s Apparel, 3.67%,129

Sporting Good/Outdoors

Hibbetts Sports, 38.70%,789

Brooker’s Bait & Tackle, 30.41%,620

Owens, 14.12%,288

Game On Sports, 11.33%,231

Zs Fishing Charters & Rods, 5.44%,111

Auto Dealership

Vann Gannaway Chevy, 31.87%,1075

Phillips Toyota, 20.07%,677

Bill Bryan Chrysler/ Jeep/ Doge, 11.65%,393

Jenkins Hyundai, 9.72%,328

Nunez Family Auto Sales, 7.86%,265

Prestige Ford, 6.79%,229

Jenkins Honda, 6.61%,223

Danny Len Gmc, 5.43%,183

Motorcycle Dealership

Gator Harley, Leesburg, 64.68%,1765

Lucky U Cycles , Wildwood, 20.74%,566

Seminole Power Sports, Eustis, 10.52%,287

Stormy Harley, Clermont, 4.07%,111

Boat Dealership

Nobles Marine, 48.21%,1024

Mount Dora Boating & Marina, 25.42%,540

Holiday Marine, 16.43%,349

Triangle Marine, 9.93%,211

Rv Dealership

Camping World, 51.14%,716

Alliance Coach, 25.93%,363

Campers Corner, 22.93%,321

Health Foods

The Health Basket, Mount Dora, 40.63%,1309

The Green Apple, Lady Lake, 26.72%,861

Jeff’s Health & Nutrition, Leesburg, 18.06%,582

Lucky’s Market, Clermont, 14.59%,470

Antiques

Rennigers, Mount Dora, 58.22%,1722

Wildwood Antique Mall, 16.33%,483

Victoria’s Antiques, Leesburg, 14.37%,425

Main Street Antiques, Leesburg, 11.09%,328

Gift Shop

Peddler’s Wagon, Eustis, 70.34%,6117

Alada’s Chine & Gifts, Leesburg, 8.46%,736

Prominent Fox Boutique, Oxford, 8.38%,729

Rustic Rose, The Villages, 5.92%,515

Sunflower Cottage, 2.83%,246

Ruffles & Raspberries, The Villages, 2.04%,177

The Wow Factory, 2.02%,176

Jewelry

Gold In Art, 18.81%,768

Prominent Fox, 18.07%,738

Luxury Diamond Company, 13.05%,533

Merry Jewelers, 12.93%,528

Garner Jewelry, 12.90%,527

Ardens Fine Jewelers, 12.41%,507

Southern Mudd Boutique, 9.79%,400

Kensi Lane, 2.03%,83

Pet Items

Paws & Effects, 70.29%,5141

Leesburg Pet Center, 9.11%,666

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, 7.94%,581

Pigelets Pantry, 7.71%,564

Hobscot Pet Supplies, 3.32%,243

Whole Earth Pet Supplies, 1.63%,119