Readers’ Choice Award Winners 2019
Readers’ Choice Award Winners 2019
This is the sixth year of celebrating the winners of our Readers’ Choice Award. Our readers voted and picked their favorite service providers, places to shop and dine, favorite entertainers, things to do, and places to be in Bay County.
The winners of our Readers’ Choice Award have earned this recognition with their hard work, service, and dedication to our community. Congratulations to the 2019 Panama City Living Magazine Readers’ Choice Award Winners!
Please note, to ensure fair voting, vote submissions from invalid email addresses and excessive multiple entries from the same IP address were disqualified according to our terms and conditions for the voting and participation.
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PLACES TO SHOP – THE WINNERS:
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Antiques
Winner – Main Street Antiques
Runner Up – Antique Cottage
Click here for voting results for ANTIQUES
Apparel for Kids
Winner – Tutu Pink Boutique
Runner Up – The Maddie Hatter
Click here for voting results for APPAREL FOR KIDS
Apparel for Women
Winner – The Florida House
The Runner Up – The Trendy Side
Click here for voting results for APPAREL WOMEN
Apparel for Men
Winner – Hy’s Toggery
Runner Up – Men’s Warehouse
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Beachwear
Winner – Mr. Surf’s
Runner Up – Shipwreck Ltd
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Bedding
Winner – Florida Linen
Runner Up – The Sleep Center
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Bookstore
Winner – Books-A-Million (Panama City)
Runner Up – Sundog Books (Santa Rosa beach)
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BookStore
Consignment Store / Furniture
Winner – Castaways Coastal Furniture
Runner Up – Trader J’s
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Consignment Boutique
Winner – Cindy’s Consignment
Runner – Doodlebugs Kids Clothing
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Fashion Jewelry
Winner – Plum Delightful
Runner Up – Shimmering Seas
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Fine Jewelry
Winner – David Scott Fine Jewelry
Runner Up – Maharaja’s
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Formal Wear
Winner – Cyndi’s Dream Gowns
Runner Up – Mens Wearhouse
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Furniture
Winner – Fowhand Furniture
Runner Up – Shorehouse Furniture
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Gifts
Winner – The Little Mustard Seed
Runner Up – Accents Home Decor and Gifts
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Gourmet Food
Winner – Somethin’s Cookin’
Runner Up – Emerald Coast Olive Oil
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Pet Store
Winner – Pet Supermarket
Runner Up – Earthwise Pets
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Sporting Goods
Winner – Half-Hitch Tackle
Runner Up – C & G Sporting Goods
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Sunglasses
Winner – Sunglass World
Runner Up – Shades (Inlet Beach)
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Vintage Marketplace
Winner – Shadow Box
Runner Up – Elegant Endeavous Antique Emporuim
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Wine and Spirits
Winner – The Wine Dog
Runner Up – Carousel Supermarket
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE — THE WINNERS:
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Appetizers
Winner – Capt. Anderson’s
Runner Up – Patches Pub and Grill
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BAKERY – Bread
Winner – The Bagel Maker
Runner Up – Thomas Donut & Snack Shop
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BAKERY – Cake
Winner –Â Absolutely Cakes
Winner – Fatty Patty’s Cakes and Cafe
Runner Up – Sugar Booger’s
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BBQ
Winner – Smitty’s Barbecue and Salad Bar
Runner Up – Beau’s
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Breakfast
Winner – Charlie Coram’s Place
Runner Up – Andy’s Flour Power
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Brunch
Winner – Liza’s Kitchen
Runner Up – Another Broken Egg
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Buffet
Winner – Granny Catrell’s
Runner Up – Captain Jack’s Family Buffet
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Burger
Winner – Gulf Coast Burger Co
Runner Up – Tally – Ho Drive-In
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Catering
Winner – Firefly
Runner Up – Somethin’s Cookin
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Chicken Wings
Winner – Patches Bar and Grill
Runner Up – Beau’s
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Chinese Restaurant
Winner – Jin Jin 88
Runner Up – Chopsticks Oriental Restaurant
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Cocktails
Winner – Firefly
Runner Up – The Grand Marlin
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Coffee
Winner – Amavida
Runner Up – Vinny and Bay’s Coffee and Eatery
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Dessert
Winner – Sweet Magnolia’s
Runner Up – Capt. Anderson’s
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Casual Dining
Winner – Uncle Ernie’s
Runner Up – Dat Cajun Place
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Family Dining
Winner – Saltwater Grill
Runner Up – Beau’s
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Fine Dining
Winner – Firefly
Runner Up – The Grand Marlin
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Happy Hour
Winner – Patches Bar & Grill
Runner Up – Schooners
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Hibachi / Japanese
Winner – Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Winner – Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi
Runner Up – Kobe Seafood & Steak Restaurant
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Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Winner – Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt
Runner Up – David’s New Orleans Style Cafe & Sno-balls
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Italian Restaurant
Winner – Ferrucci Ristorante
Runner Up – Pana Roma Pizza & Pasta
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Mexican Restaurant
Winner – Los Antojitos Mexican Restaurant
Runner Up – Diego’s Burrito Factory & Margarita Bar
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Outdoor Seating / Waterfront
Winner – Bayou Joe’s
Runner Up – Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill and Brewhouse
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Oyster Bar
Winner – Hunt’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant
Runner Up – Gene’s Oyster Bar
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Pizza
Winner – Enzo’s Pizza and Grill
Runner Up – Patches Bar & Grill
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Restaurant With Best Service Overall
Winner – Firefly
Runner Up – Saltwater Grill
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Newcomer Restaurant
Winner – Copper Tap Grille
Runner Up – Beau’s
Click here for voting results for Best Newcomer Restaurant
Salads
Winner – Newk’s
Runner Up – Firefly
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Sandwiches
Winner – Cahall’s Deli
Runner Up – Liza’s Kitchen
Runner Up – Patches Pub & Grill
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Seafood
Winner – Capt. Anderson’s
Runner Up – Uncle Earnie’s
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Sports Bar
Winner – Beef ‘O’Brady’s (Lynn Haven)
Runner Up – Patches Pub & Grill
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Steakhouse
Winner – Angelo’s Steak Pit
Runner Up – Triple J Steaks & Seafood
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Sushi
Winner – Firefly
Runner Up – Fin’s Japanese Sushi & Grill
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Thai Restaurant
Winner – Thai Basil
Runner Up – My Thai Asian Bistro
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HEALTH, BEAUTY AND FITNESS — THE WINNERS:
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Chiropractor
Winner – Waterside Chiropractic
Runner Up – Bauman Chiropractic
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Cosmetologist / Skin Care
Winner – Mindy Barnes
Runner Up – Skin Alchemy
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Day Spa
Winner – Skin Alchemy
Runner Up – Serenity Spa at the Sheraton Bay Point Resort
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Orthodontist
Winner – Buttram Orthodontics
Runner Up – Prine Orthodontics
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Dental Practice
Winner – Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry
Runner Up – Bay Dental Center
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Dermatology Practice
Winner – Dermatology Specialists of Florida / Aqua Medical Spa
Runner Up – Sun Dermatology
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ENT Specialist
Winner – Gulf Coast Facial Plastics and ENT
Runner Up – Head and Neck Associates of Bay County
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Gym / Fitness Studio
Winner – Team Evolve of Evolve with JT
Runner Up – Sequence Fitness
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Hair Salon
Winner – Paradigm Salon and Spa
Runner Up – Indulgence Salon
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Massage Therapist
Winner – Hand and Stone Massage
Runner Up – Daphne Downard
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Nail Salon
Winner – Happy Nails
Runner Up – Paradigm Salon and Spa
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Optometrist / Practice
Winner – Emerald Coast Optometry Associates
Runner Up – Advanced Eye Care
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Ophthalmologist
Winner – Southern Vitreoretinal Associates / Dr. Chris Willingham
Runner Up – Eye Center of North Florida
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Orthopedic Practice
Winner – -Southern Orthopedic Specialists / Dr. Chad Mitchell, David Dietrich, Michael Noble, Mark Awantang, and Nicholas Crossman
Runner Up – Florida Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics / Dr. Talkington
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Oncologist
Winner – Dr. Andrew Weber
Runner Up – Dr. Syed Mahmood
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Pediatrician
Winner – Dr. Ingrid Rachesky
Runner Up – Gulf Coast Pediatrics / Dr. Rashda Albibi
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Personal Trainer
Winner – Coach JT Thompson / Evolve with JT
Runner Up – Marla Reid / Fitness Junky
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Pharmacy
Winner – Mullins Pharmacy
Runner Up – Coopers Drug Store
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Physical Therapist
Winner – First Choice Physical Therapy
Runner Up – Therapy One
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Physician / Family Practice
Winner – Dr. Maria Parris-Ramie
Runner Up – Dr. Myra Reed
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Plastic Surgery Practice
Winner – Dr. Adil Ceydeli
Runner Up – Dr. Phillip Nunnery
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Surgeon
Winner – Dr. George Reiss (Specialized in Breast Cancer Surgery)
Runner Up – Dr. Amir R Haghighat
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Vein Specialist
Winner – Vascular Associates, Dr. Bud Shuler
Runner Up – Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center / Dr. Kimberley Moskowitz
Click here for results for Vein Specialists
Women’s Health
Winner – Emerald Coast OBGYN
Runner Up – All About Women OBGYN
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Yoga Studio
Winner – One Heart Yoga
Runner Up – Studio by the Sea
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SERVICE PROVIDERS — THE WINNERS:
[box type=”shadow” align=”aligncenter” ]A/C AND HEATING CONTRACTOR
Winner – PEADEN Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical
Runner Up – Modern Air Solutions
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Architect
Winner – Florida Architects
Runner Up -Mark Mercer
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Automobile Dealership
Winner – Bill Cramer Chevrolet
Runner Up – John Lee Nissan
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Auto Repair
Winner – Ronnie’s Auto Parts & Repair
Runner Up – Frimet to Z
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Boat Sales
Winner – Marine Max
Runner Up – Legendary Marine
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Boat Repair
Winner – Miller Marine Yacht Service Inc.
Runner Up – Hart’s Marine and Outdoor
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Custom Home Builder
Winner – Koehnemann Construction
Runner Up – Anderson Construction
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Contractor (Commercial)
Winner – Anderson Construction
Runner Up – GAC Contractors
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Contractor (Residential)
Winner – Koehnemann Construction
Runner Up – Anderson Construction
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Contractor (Roofing)
Winner – Andrews Roofing & Construction
Runner Up – Jerry Wilson’s Roofing
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Childcare
Winner – Pon’s Child Development Center
Runner Up – St Bernadette Child Development Academy
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CPA Firm
Winner – Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain CPA Group
Runner Up – Carr, Riggs and Ingraham
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Event Organizer/Decorator
Winner – Signature Weddings and Events
Runner Up – Rachelle Youd Designs
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Electrician
Winner – Meyers Electric, LLC
Runner Up – Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical
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Financial Planner
Winner – Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain CPA Group
Runner Up – W.D Bass & Company, CPA’s Financial Planning
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Flooring/Tile
Winner – Sharp Carpet and Ceramic Tile
Runner Up – Classic Carpets Plus
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Florist
Winner – Hallmark Flower Shoppe
Runner Up – Beach House Florist
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Funeral Home
Winner – Southerland Funeral Home
Runner Up – Kent – Forest Lawn Funeral Home
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Golf Cart Dealership
Winner – Panama City Golf Carts
Runner Up – Electric Car Company
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Home Entertainment Installations
Winner – Wattsound Audio Video Inc.
Runner Up – Neves Media
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Home Security Installations
Winner – Wattsound Audio Video Inc.
Runner Up – Sanders Security & Life Safety
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Interior Designer
Winner – Lori Bates Interiors
Runner Up – John Henry Sherman, Jr Interiors
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Landscaper/Lawn Maintenance
Winner – Bay Landscape
Runner Up – Brock Lawn & Pest Control
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Law Firm
Winner – Burke Blue Hutchison Walters & Smith, P.A. Law Offices
Runner Up – Perry & Young
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Moving Company
Winner – Two Men and a Truck
Runner Up – Motivated Movers
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Pest Control
Winner – Brock Lawn and Pest Control
Runner Up – Gulf Coast Pest Control
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Pet Grooming
Winner – NaJu Boarding & Grooming, Inc.
Runner Up – Happy Tails
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Plumbing
Winner – Whitehead Plumbing, Inc.
Runner Up – Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical
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Swimming Pool Service/Maintenance
Winner – Pool Commander
Runner Up – Phillip’s Pool Service
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Swimming Pool Installation Contractor
Winner – Home Paradise Pools
Runner Up – Cox Pools
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Realtor
Winner – Karen Smith, Beachy Beach
Runner Up – Lacy Kirkland Horsley
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Recreational Vehicles
Winner – Camping World of Panama City
Runner Up – RV Connections Panama City
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Furniture Restorations
Winner – Richardson’s Refinishing & Antiques
Runner Up – Specialists of the South, Inc.
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Travel Agency
Winner – Travel Ventures
Runner Up – Nervig Travel Services
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Veterinarian
Winner – Bay Animal Hospital
Runner Up – Parkway Animal Hospital
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ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION — THE WINNERS:
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Attraction
Winner – Shell Island and the Beaches
Runner Up – SkyWheel
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Band/Musician
Winner – True Soul
Runner Up – Anthony Peebles
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Dance Studio for Adults
Winner – Aerial Dance Panama City
Runner Up – Fred Astair Dance Studio
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Dance Studio for Kids
Winner – Tonie’s Dance Workshop
Runner Up – Julie’s School of Dance
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Venue for Kids’ Birthday
Winner – Tutu Pink Boutique
Runner Up – Just Jump
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Event
Winner – Gulf Coast Jam
Runner Up – St. Andrews Mardi Gras
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Golf Course
Winner – Bay Point Golf Course
Runner Up – Shark’s Tooth
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Radio Personality
Winner – Dr. Shane Collins
Runner Up – Anna Rodriguez
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TV Personality
Winner – Amy Hoyt
Runner Up – Neysa Wilkins
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Park
Winner – St. Andrews State Park
Runner Up – Camp Helen State Park
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THANK YOU TO ALL VOTERS!
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