They’re the best people, place, & things in Lake and Sumter counties. The readers have voted and Style presents this year’s hot list. No doubt, you’ll find some of your favorites on this amazing list!
Hair Stylist
Dina Simpson, Renew Day Spa, 20.13%
Runner up: Danielle Daugherty, Mia Bella, 18.01%
Massage Therapist
Nicki Lord, Nikki’s Therapeutic Massage, 34.77%
Runner up: Dawn Couillette, Mia Bella Salon Spa, 17.50%
Bartender
Joyce Huey, Two Old Hags, 37.08%
Runner up: Chelsea Harkness, 1884 Restaurant and Bar, 20.69%
Food Server
Rita Mansour, Magnolia’s Oyster Bar & Cafe, 32.18%
Runner up: Shelley Jagger, 1884 Restaurant and Bar, 22.99%
Chef
JMATT Maddox, Southern Gourmet, 37.75%
Runner up: Jack Branton, Turners, 31.32%
Financial Advisor
Elizabeth Cornell, TB Financial Group, 32.70%
Banker
Tessa Hibbard, United Southern Bank, 27.96%
Runner up: Lori Pratt, Wells Fargo, 27.90%
Personal Trainer
Sidney Gray, Anytime Fitness, 28.78%
Runner up: Tyrell Rachel, Infinity Fitness, 23.49%
Realtor
Lena Williams, Morris Realty, 31.93%
Runner up: Linda Grizzard, ERA Grizzard, 31.82%
Volunteer
Jayme Johnson, 37.28%
Runner up: Rayna Moore, 26.81%
Teacher
April Von Maxey, 44.59%
Runner up: Kelly Guthrie Raley, 35.34%
Coach
Sheldon Walker, First Academy, 33.00%
Runner up: Pat Burke, Hoops, 26.89%
Artist
JT Smalley, 36.38%
Runner up: L’ren Knorr, 25.70%
Local Band/Musician
Leesburg Blues Brothers Tribute, 24.19%
Runner up: Tyler Haney, 14.81%
Policeman
Rob Hicks, Leesburg, 30.76%
Runner up: Kyle Moore, Leesburg, 26.96%
Fireman/EMT
Brian Gamble, Lake County FD, 38.00%
Runner up: Justin Richey, Leesburg FD, 22.19%
Politician
Bob Bone, Mayor Leesburg, 39.88%
Runner up: Josh Blake, Lake County Commissioner, 28.97%
Photographer
Sierra Ford, Sierra Ford Photography, 29.37%
Runner up: Bonnie Whicher, 27.95%
Hospital
Leesburg Regional Medical Center, 41.87%
Runner up: Florida Hospital Waterman, 39.66%
Eye Care Provider
Mid-Florida Eye, 33.09%
Runner up: Lake Eye Associates, 32.80%
Pharmacy
Burry’s Pharmacy, 41.08%
Runner up: Bay Pharmacy, 29.27%
Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery
Bosshardt & Marzek Plastic Surgery Associates, 40.46%
Runner up: Central Florida Plastic Surgery, 20.88%
Healthcare Provider
Joanne Keller, ARNP, Women’s Health and Wellness, 40.26%
Runner up: Lori Esarey, ARNP, Total Nutrition and Therapy, 33.00%
Doctor
Dr. Jeffrey Glover, Glover Chiropractic, 17.66%
Runner up: Dr. Maen Hussein, Florida Cancer Specialists, 16.72%
Dental Practice
Main Street Dentist, Leesburg, 34.27%
Runner up: Lakeview Comprehensive Dental, Tavares, 15.95%
General Medical Practice
Lake Primary Care Associates, Tavares, 47.35%
Runner up: Total Nutrition and Therapeutics, Lady Lake, 31.22%
OB/GYN Practice
Lake OB/GYN Associates of Mid Florida, Leesburg, 37.74%
Runner up: Advanced Obstetrics and Gynecology, Leesburg, 33.97%
Chiropractor
Dr. Jeffrey Glover, Glover Chiropractic, Leesburg, 50.44%
Runner up: Dr. Kim Etheredge, Etheredge Chiropractic, The Villages, 33.63%
Guys’ Hot Night Out
24 Tap Room, Leesburg, 30.20%
Runner up: World of Beer, Paddock Square, 27.33%
Girls’ Hot Night Out
Two Old Hags, Leesburg, 36.28%
Runner up: Sip Restaurant Jazz and Wine Bar, Leesburg, 19.00%
Date Night
The Goblin Market, Mount Dora, 37.51%
Runner up: Turner’s Kitchen + Bar, Leesburg, 28.88%
Family Night
Ramshackle’s, Leesburg, 49.58%
Runner up: Via Port Entertainment, Leesburg, 36.68%
Golf Course
Mission Inn Resort, Howey-in-the-Hills, 43.92%
Runner up: Harbor Hills, Lady Lake, 24.84%
Movie Theatre
AMC Theatre, Leesburg, 49.14%
Runner up: Barnstorm Theatre, Paddock Square, 42.66%
Performing Arts Theatre
The Melon Patch Theater, Leesburg, 31.18%
Runner up: Sharon Morse Performing Arts Center, The Villages, 29.25%
Bowling
Via Entertainment, Leesburg, 32.49%
Runner up: Break Point Alley, Tavares, 25.90%
Gala/Fundraiser
Black & White Gala, Boys and Girls Club of Lake County, 33.88%
Runner up: Strut Your Mutt, Best Friends Animal Society, 23.21%
Festival/Event
Leesburg Bike Fest, 50.60%
Runner up: Mount Dora Arts Festival, 27.79%
Wine Bar
Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe, Leesburg, 49.56%
Runner up: Maggie’s Attic, Mount Dora, 17.70%
Cigar Bar
Hemingway’s Wine and Cigar Bar, Tavares, 64.80%
Runner up: GarVino’s Cigars, Fine Wine & Gifts, The Villages, 35.20%
Sports Bar
Cousin Vinnies Family Sports Restaurant, Leesburg, 27.09%
Runner up: Tiki West, Tavares, 22.70%
Lake for Boating
Lake Harris, 54.35%
Runner up: Lake Dora, 27.60%
Lake for Fishing
Lake Harris, 44.52%
Runner up: Lake Griffin, 23.85%
Water Park
Leesburg Splash Park, Leesburg, 46.50%
Runner up: The Children’s Splash Park, Tavares, 42.76%
Park
Venetian Gardens, Leesburg, 43.77%
Runner up: Wooten Park, Tavares, 26.01%
Furniture
Babette’s Furniture & Home Shoppe, Leesburg, 62.24%
Runner up: Bargains and Blessings, Wildwood, 15.53%
RV Dealership
Camping World, 51.89%
Runner up: Alliance Coach, 24.19%
Boat Dealership
Nobles Marine, Leesburg, 52.66%
Runner up: Holiday Marine, Leesburg, 17.38%
Clothes
DoggiBags, Leesburg, 29.66%
Runner up: The Salty Mare, Eustis, 26.08%
Auto Dealerships
Phillips Toyota, Leesburg, 28.53%
Runner up: Vann Gannaway, Eustis, 23.19%
Motorcycle Dealers
Gator Harley-Davidson, Leesburg, 67.94%
Runner up: Lucky U Cycles, Wildwood, 22.66%
Sporting Goods/Outdoors
Rural King, Leesburg, 41.81%
Runner up: Pat’s Pawn and Guns, Leesburg, 21.62%
Dry Cleaners
Superior Cleaners, Leesburg, 60.66%
Runner up: Pugh’s Dry Cleaners, Eustis, 31.88%
Bank/Credit Union
United Southern Bank, 26.84%
Runner up: Citizen’s First Bank, 21.89%
Antiques
Rennigers Antique Mall, Mount Dora, 38.86%
Runner up: Victoria’s Antique Warehouse, Leesburg, 30.01%
Jewelry
Gold In Art Jewelers, The Villages/Mount Dora, 42.45%
Runner up: Merry Jewelers, Eustis, 29.08%
Pet Items
Piglet’s Pantry, Mount Dora, 31.55%
Runner up: Leesburg Pet Center, Leesburg, 26.93%
Gift Shop
Alada’s China & Gifts, Leesburg, 41.99%
Runner up: Peddler’s Wagon, Eustis, 25.21%
Health Foods
The Health Basket, Mt. Dora, 39.98%
Runner up: Jeff’s Health Foods, Leesburg, 30.21%
Home Builder
Kevco Builders, 33.57%
Runner up: O’Kelley Homes, 23.64%
Commercial Builder
Lee Woods Construction, 34.56%
Runner up: Emmitt Sapp Builders, 30.77%
Pool Contractor
T & D Pool & Spa Service, 46.24%
Runner up: Blue Moon Pools, 39.73%
Roofing Contractor
Scott’s Roofing, 53.58%
Runner up: Bone Dry Roofing, 22.82%
Electrical Contractor
Lenhart Electric, 51.06%
Runner up: Jimmy Electric, 21.20%
Flooring
The Floor Shoppe, The Villages, 34.28%
Runner up: DCO Flooring, Leesburg, 33.71%
Lawncare Services
K B Lawn & Landscaping, 52.01%
Runner up: Craig Williams Lawn Care, 32.21%
Private School
First Academy, Leesburg, 59.67%
Runner up: Mount Dora Christian Academy, 24.67%
Day Care
First Academy Preschool, Leesburg, 40.31%
Runner up: First Steps in Learning, Eustis, 22.46%
Gym/Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness, 28.37%
Runner up: Planet Fitness, 21.38%
Hair Salon
Michael’s Couture Salon, Leesburg, 22.11%
Runner up: Nicki’s Hair Salon, Leesburg, 19.43%
Barber Shop
Bob’s Barber, Eustis, 24.02%
Runner up: Country Barber Shop, Leesburg, 23.54%
Nail
Renew Day Spa, Leesburg, 22.34%
Runner up: SalonGolden Nail’s and Tan, Leesburg, 20.35%
Day Spa
Renew Day Spa, Leesburg, 46.22%
Runner up: Essential Therapies Garden Spa, Mount Dora, 27.65%
Event/Wedding Venue
Mission Inn Resort, Howey In The Hills, 40.83%
Runner up: Tavares Pavillion On The Lake, Tavares, 35.84%
Caterer
Southern Gourmet, 32.74%
Runner up: Gourmet Today Inc, 26.50%
Real Estate Agency
ERA Grizzard, 39.90%
Runner up: Morris Realty, 25.08%
Insurance Agency
State Farm, 36.77%
Runner up: Lassiter Ware, 27.03%
Law Firm
McLin Burnsed, 33.99%
Runner up: Hunt Law Firm, 25.26%
Accounting Firm
Hartman, Hartman, and O’Brien, 66.51%
Runner up: Crippen & Co., 33.49%
Sushi
Sakura, The Villages, 31.28%
Runner up: Thai Jasmine & Sushi House, Tavares, 18.00%
Burgers
Ramshackle’s Café, Leesburg, 30.44%
Runner up: Square 1 Burgers, The Villages, 18.69%
Mexican
La Palma Mexican Grill, Leesburg, 37.56%
Runner up: Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill, Mount Dora, 32.35%
Ribs
Oakwood Smokehouse and Grill, Leesburg, 40.74%
Runner up: iBar-b-que, Fruitland Park, 25.36%
Steak
Texas Roadhouse, Lady Lake, 45.26%
Runner up: The Goblin Market Restaurant and Lounge, Mount Dora, 21.84%
BBQ
Oakwood Smokehouse and Grill, 38.78%
Runner up: iBar-b-que, Fruitland Park, 23.96%
Wings
Ramshackle’s Café, Leesburg, 43.19%
Runner up: Cousin Vinnies Family Sports Restaurant, Leesburg, 26.59%
Seafood
Bonefish Grill, The Villages, 28.69%
Runner up: Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill, Tavares, 24.74%
Dessert
Twistee Treat, Tavares, 36.56%
Runner up: Bloom’s Baking House, Leesburg, 26.73%
Cocktails
Sip Restaurant Jazz and Wine Bar, Leesburg, 25.12%
Runner up: Ruby Street Grille, 22.88%
Coffee
One Flight Up Café, Mount Dora, 45.54%
Runner up: Wild Bear Coffee, Tavares, 28.19%
Sweet Tea
Sonny’s BBQ, Eustis /The Villages, 33.19%
Runner up: The Mason Jar, Umatilla, 23.20%
Italian
Stavros, Leesburg/Eustis, 23.88%
Runner up: Mom and Dad’s, Lady Lake, 20.96%
Pizza
Stavro’s, Leesburg, 34.18%
Runner up: Mount Dora Pizza, 18.43%
