Readers’ Choice Award Winners 2020

Readersā€™ Choice Award Winners 2020

This is the seventh year of celebrating the winners of our Readersā€™ 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 2020 Panama City Living Magazine Readersā€™ 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 voting and participation.

PLACES TO SHOP -Ā  THE WINNERS:

Antiques

Winner - Main Street Antiques

Runner Up - Elegant Endeavours Antique Emporium

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Apparel for Kids

Winner - Tutu Pink Boutique

Runner Up - The Maddie Hatter

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Apparel for Women

Winner - The Trendy Side

The Runner Up - Coastal Casuals

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Apparel for Men

Winner - Hy's Toggery

Runner Up - Men's Wearhouse

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Beachwear

Winner - Shipwreck Ltd.

Runner Up - Ron Jon Surf Shop

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Bedding

Winner - Florida Linen

The 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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Consignment Store / Furniture

Winner - Trader J's

Runner Up - Ron Jon Surf Shop

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Consignment Boutique

Winner - Cindy's Consignment

The Runner Up - Doodlebugs Kid's 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

The Runner Up - Kristina's Bridals & Formals

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Furniture

Winner - Fowhand's 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'

The Runner Up - Emerald Coast Olive Oil

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Pet Store

Winner - Pet Supermarket

Runner Up -Earthwise Pet

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Sporting Goods

Winner - Sunjammers

Runner Up - C&G Sporting Goods

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Sunglasses

Winner - Sunglass World

The Runner Up - Sun Jammers

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Vintage Marketplace

Winner - Turtle Girls Market

Runner Up -Elegant Endeavours Antique Emporium

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Wine and Spirits

Winner - Carousel Supermarket

Runner Up - Wine World

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Food & Beverage Favoritesā€”Ā THE WINNERS:

Appetizers

Winner - Grand Marlin

Runner Up -Capt. Anderson's

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BAKERY - Bread

Winner - The Bagel Maker

Runner Up - Thomas Donut & Snack Shop

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BAKERY - Cake

Winner - Absolutely Cake

The Runner Up - Fatty Patty's Cakes and CafƩ

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BBQ

Winner - Back Beach Barbecue

Runner Up -Smitty's Barbecue and Salad Bar

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Breakfast

Winner - Andy's Flour Power

Runner Up - Charlie Coram's Place

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Brunch

Winner - Liza's Kitchen

The Runner Up - Another Broken Egg

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Buffet

Winner - Granny Cantrell's

Runner Up - Capt. Jack's Family Buffet

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Burger

Winner - Tally-Ho Drive In

Runner Up - Gulf Coast Burger Co.

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Catering

Winner - Firefly

The Runner Up - Vittles Catering

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Chicken Wings

Winner - Patches Bar and Grill

Runner Up - Wicked Wheel

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Chinese Restaurant

Winner - Jin Jin 88

Runner Up - Chopsticks Oriental Restaurant

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Cocktails

Winner - Firefly

The Runner Up - g. Foley's

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Coffee

Winner - Wild Root Coffee Bar and Apothecary

Runner Up - Amavida

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Craft Beer

Winner - History Class Brewing Company

Runner Up - Salty Oak Brewing Company

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Dessert

Winner - Sweet Magnolia's

The Runner Up - Capt. Anderson's

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Casual Dining

Winner - Bayou Joe's

Runner Up - Alice's on Bay View

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Family Dining

Winner - Alice's On Bay View

Runner Up - Saltwater Grill

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Fine Dining

Winner - Firefly

The Runner Up - Grand Marlin

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Happy Hour

Winner - Patches Bar & Grill

Runner Up -Schooners

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Hibachi / Japanese

Winner - Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Runner Up - Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

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Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

Winner - Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt

The 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

The Runner Up - Schooners

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Oyster Bar

Winner - Hunt's Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant

Runner Up -Simply Seafood Market & Oyster Bar

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Pizza

Winner - St. Andrews Slice House

Runner Up - Enzo's Pizza and Grill

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Restaurant With Best Service Overall

Winner - Firefly

The Runner Up - Capt. Anderson's

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Newcomer Eatery

Winner - History Class Brewing Company

Runner Up -Papa Joe's Bayfront

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Salads

Winner - Newk's

Runner Up - Alice's on Bayview

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Sandwiches

Winner - Cahall's Deli

The Runner Up - Patches Pub & Grill

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Seafood

Winner - Capt. Anderson's

Runner Up -Boon Docks

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Sports Bar

Winner - Christo's Sports Bar & Grill

Runner Up - Patches Pub & Grill

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Steakhouse

Winner - Triple J Steaks & Seafood

The Runner Up - Angelo's Steak Pit

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Sushi

Winner - Fin's Japanese Sushi & Grill

Runner Up -Firefly

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Thai Restaurant

Winner - Thai Basil

Runner Up - My Thai Asian Bistro

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Tacos

Winner - Diego's Burrito Factory

The Runner Up - Juan Taco

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Local Entertainment/Recreationā€”Ā THE WINNERS:

Attraction

Winner - Shell Island and the Beaches

Runner Up -SkyWheel

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Band/Musician

Winner - Anthony Peebles

Runner Up - Woods the Band

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Dance Studio for Adults

Winner - Aerial Dance Panama City

The Runner Up - Fred Astair Dance Studio

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Dance Studio for Kids

Winner - Tonie's Dance Workshop

Runner Up - Panama City Dance Academy

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Venue for Kids' Birthday

Winner - Just Jump

Runner Up - Tutu PinkĀ Boutique

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Event

Winner - Gulf Coast Jam

The Runner Up - UnWined

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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

The Runner Up - Paris Janos

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Park

Winner - St. Andrews State Park

Runner Up - Oaks by the Bay Park

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Health, Beauty & Fitness WINNERS

Chiropractor

Winner - Waterside Chiropractic

Runner Up - Beach Chiropractic Center

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Cosmetologist / Skin Care

Day Spa

Winner - Serenity Spa at the Sheraton Bay Point Resort

The Runner Up - Dream Day Spa

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Orthodontist

Winner - Buttram Orthodontics

Runner Up - Prine Orthodontics

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Dental Practice - Adults

Dentist Practice for Adults Winner - Bay Dental

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Dental Practice - Kids

Dentist Practice for Kids Winner - Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry

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Dermatology Practice

Winner - Dermatology Specialists of Florida / Aqua Medical Spa

The Runner Up - Gulf Coast Dermatology

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ENT Specialist

Winner - Head and Neck Associates of Bay County

Runner Up - Gulf Coast Facial Plastics and ENT

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Gym / Fitness Studio

Winner - TeamĀ EvolveĀ ofĀ EvolveĀ with JT

Runner Up - Sequence Fitness

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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 - Tips Toes Nail Salon

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Hair Salon

Winner - Elevation Salon

The Runner Up - Hue Salon and Boutique

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Ophthalmologist

Winner - The Eye Center of North Florida

Runner Up - Emerald Coast Eye Care

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Orthopedic Practice

Winner - Southern Orthopedic Specialists / Dr. Chad Mitchell, Michael Noble, Mark Awantang, and Nicholas Crossman

Runner Up - Emerald Coast Orthopedics / Dr. Dietrich

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Optometrist / Practice

Winner - Emerald Coast Optometry Associates

The Runner Up - Academy of Eye Care

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Pediatrician

Winner - Gulf Coast Pediatrics / Dr. Rashda Albibi

Runner Up - Dr. Ingrid Rachesky

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Personal Trainer

Winner - JT Thompson / Evolve with JT

Runner Up - Kris Radican / Cross Fit ACR

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Oncologist

Winner - Dr. Andrew Weber

The Runner Up - Dr. Syed Mahmood

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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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Pharmacy

Winner - Coopers Drugs

The Runner Up - Rx Express

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Women's Health

Winner - Emerald Coast OBGYN

Runner Up - All About Women OBGYN

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Surgeon

Winner - Dr. George Reiss (Specialized in Breast Surgery)

Runner Up - Dr. Rebecca Hysong (General Surgeon)

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Plastic Surgery Practice

Winner - Dr. Phillip Nunnery

Runner Up - Dr. Adil Ceydeli

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Vein Specialist

Winner - Vascular Associates,Ā Dr. Bud Shuler

The Runner Up - Panama City Vascular,Ā Dr. Patrick M. Tamim

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Yoga Studio

Winner - One Heart Yoga

Runner Up - Beyond the Pose Yoga

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SERVICE PROVIDERS -Ā  THE WINNERS:

A/C and Heating

Winner - Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical.

Runner Up - Roussos Air ConditioningĀ 

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Architect

Winner - Florida Architects

Runner Up - Michael Hunnicutt

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Automobile Dealership

Two winners in 2020

- Bill Cramer ChevroletĀ 

- Panama City Toyota

Runner up - Bay Cars

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Auto Repair

Winner - Ronnie's Auto Parts & Repair

Runner Up -Emerald Coast Auto Repair

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Boat Dealership

Winner - Gulf Marine

Runner Up - Ā Legendary Marine

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Boat Repair

Winner - Hart's Marine and Outdoor

The Runner Up - Miller Marine Yacht Service Inc.

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Custom Fabrication - Upholstery

Winner - Recovery Room (Awnings, Upholstery, Custom Sun Shades)

Runner Up -Santos Fabrication

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Custom Fabrication - Metal Work

Winner - Crazy Horse Customs

Runner Up - Mike's Custom Welding and Fabrication

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Custom Home Builder

Winner - Anderson Construction

The Runner Up - BCB Construction (Arthur Rutenberg Homes of Bay County)

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Contractor (Commercial)

Winner - Anderson Construction

Runner Up - ReliantSouth Construction GroupĀ 

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Contractor (Residential)

Winner - Anderson Construction

Runner Up - Koehnemann Construction

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Contractor (Roofing)

Winner - Jerry Wilson's Roofing

The Runner Up - Andrews Roofing & Construction

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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 - Carr, Riggs and Ingram

Runner Up - Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain CPA Group

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Event Organizer/Decorator

Winner - Rachelle Youd DesignsĀ 

The Runner Up - Signature Weddings and Events

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Electrician

Winner - Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical

Runner Up - Jerry Pybus ElectricĀ Inc

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Financial Planner

Winner - Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain CPA Group

Runner Up - Carr, Riggs and Ingram

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Flooring/Tile

Winner - Classic Carpets Plus

The Runner Up - Sharp Carpet and Ceramic Tile

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Florist

Winner - Hallmark Flower Shoppe

Runner Up - Beach House Florist

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Funeral Home

Winner - Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home

Runner Up - Southerland Funeral Home

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Golf Cart Dealership

Winner - Panama City Golf Carts

The Runner Up - Electric Cart Company

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Home Entertainment Installations

Winner - Wattsound Audio Video Inc.

Runner Up - Shoreline AV

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Home Security Installations

Winner - Wattsound Audio

Runner Up - Cybersmetrics L.L.C

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Interior Designer

Winner - Lori Bates Interiors

The Runner Up - John Henry Sherman, Jr. Interiors

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Landscaper/Lawn Maintenance

Law Firm

Winner - Syfrett, Dykes, and Furr

Runner Up - Burke Blue Hutchison Walters & Smith, P.A. Law Offices

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Moving Company

Winner - Two Men and a Truck

The Runner Up - Motivated Movers

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Pest Control

Winner - Brock Lawn and Pest Control

Runner Up - Florida Pest Control

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Pet Grooming

Winner - NaJu Boarding & Grooming, Inc.

Runner Up - Happy Tails

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Plumbing

Winner - Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical

The Runner Up - Whitehead Plumbing, Inc.

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Swimming Pool Service/Maintenance

Winner - Phillip's Pool Service

Runner Up - H3O Pools LLC

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Swimming Pool Installation Contractor

Winner - Cox Pools

Runner Up - Panama Pools and Spa

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Realtor

Two winners in 2020

- Karen Smith, Beachy Beach Real EstateĀ 

- Melissa Ryan, Century 21 Ryan Realty

Runners Up - Charlie Commander, Century 21

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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 - Nervig Travel Services

The Runner Up - Travel Ventures

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Veterinarian

Winner - Bay Animal Hospital

Runner Up - Parkway Animal Hospital

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