Readers’ Choice Award Winners 2020
Readers’ Choice Award Winners 2020
This is the seventh 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 2020 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 voting and participation.
PLACES TO SHOP - THE WINNERS:
Antiques
Winner - Main Street Antiques
Runner Up - Elegant Endeavours Antique Emporium
Apparel for Kids
Winner - Tutu Pink Boutique
Runner Up - The Maddie Hatter
Apparel for Women
Winner - The Trendy Side
The Runner Up - Coastal Casuals
Apparel for Men
Winner - Hy's Toggery
Runner Up - Men's Wearhouse
Beachwear
Winner - Shipwreck Ltd.
Runner Up - Ron Jon Surf Shop
Bedding
Bookstore
Winner - Books-A-Million (Panama City)
Runner Up - Sundog Books (Santa Rosa Beach)
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
Fine Jewelry
Winner -David Scott Fine Jewelry
Runner Up - Maharaja's
Formal Wear
Winner - Cyndi's Dream Gowns
The Runner Up - Kristina's Bridals & Formals
Furniture
Winner - Fowhand's Furniture
Runner Up -Shorehouse Furniture
Gifts
Winner -The Little Mustard Seed
Runner Up - Accents Home Decor and Gifts
Gourmet Food
Winner - Somethin's Cookin'
The Runner Up - Emerald Coast Olive Oil
Pet Store
Winner - Pet Supermarket
Runner Up -Earthwise Pet
Sporting Goods
Winner - Sunjammers
Runner Up - C&G Sporting Goods
Sunglasses
Winner - Sunglass World
The Runner Up - Sun Jammers
Vintage Marketplace
Winner - Turtle Girls Market
Runner Up -Elegant Endeavours Antique Emporium
Wine and Spirits
Winner - Carousel Supermarket
Runner Up - Wine World
Food & Beverage Favorites— THE WINNERS:
Appetizers
Winner - Grand Marlin
Runner Up -Capt. Anderson's
BAKERY - Bread
Winner - The Bagel Maker
Runner Up - Thomas Donut & Snack Shop
BAKERY - Cake
Winner - Absolutely Cake
The Runner Up - Fatty Patty's Cakes and Café
BBQ
Winner - Back Beach Barbecue
Runner Up -Smitty's Barbecue and Salad Bar
Breakfast
Winner - Andy's Flour Power
Runner Up - Charlie Coram's Place
Brunch
Winner - Liza's Kitchen
The Runner Up - Another Broken Egg
Buffet
Winner - Granny Cantrell's
Runner Up - Capt. Jack's Family Buffet
Burger
Winner - Tally-Ho Drive In
Runner Up - Gulf Coast Burger Co.
Catering
Winner - Firefly
The Runner Up - Vittles Catering
Chicken Wings
Winner - Patches Bar and Grill
Runner Up - Wicked Wheel
Chinese Restaurant
Winner - Jin Jin 88
Runner Up - Chopsticks Oriental Restaurant
Cocktails
Coffee
Winner - Wild Root Coffee Bar and Apothecary
Runner Up - Amavida
Craft Beer
Winner - History Class Brewing Company
Runner Up - Salty Oak Brewing Company
Dessert
Winner - Sweet Magnolia's
The Runner Up - Capt. Anderson's
Casual Dining
Winner - Bayou Joe's
Runner Up - Alice's on Bay View
Family Dining
Winner - Alice's On Bay View
Runner Up - Saltwater Grill
Fine Dining
Happy Hour
Winner - Patches Bar & Grill
Runner Up -Schooners
Hibachi / Japanese
Winner - Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Runner Up - Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Winner - Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt
The Runner Up - David's New Orleans Style Cafe & Sno-Balls
Italian Restaurant
Winner - Ferrucci Ristorante
Runner Up - Pana Roma Pizza & Pasta
Mexican Restaurant
Winner - Los Antojitos Mexican Restaurant
Runner Up - Diego's Burrito Factory & Margarita Bar
Outdoor Seating / Waterfront
Winner - Bayou Joe's
The Runner Up - Schooners
Oyster Bar
Winner - Hunt's Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant
Runner Up -Simply Seafood Market & Oyster Bar
Pizza
Winner - St. Andrews Slice House
Runner Up - Enzo's Pizza and Grill
Restaurant With Best Service Overall
Winner - Firefly
The Runner Up - Capt. Anderson's
Newcomer Eatery
Winner - History Class Brewing Company
Runner Up -Papa Joe's Bayfront
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Salads
Sandwiches
Winner - Cahall's Deli
The Runner Up - Patches Pub & Grill
Seafood
Sports Bar
Winner - Christo's Sports Bar & Grill
Runner Up - Patches Pub & Grill
Steakhouse
Winner - Triple J Steaks & Seafood
The Runner Up - Angelo's Steak Pit
Sushi
Winner - Fin's Japanese Sushi & Grill
Runner Up -Firefly
Thai Restaurant
Tacos
Winner - Diego's Burrito Factory
The Runner Up - Juan Taco
Local Entertainment/Recreation— THE WINNERS:
Attraction
Winner - Shell Island and the Beaches
Runner Up -SkyWheel
Band/Musician
Winner - Anthony Peebles
Runner Up - Woods the Band
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 Pink Boutique
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Event
Golf Course
Winner - Bay Point Golf Course
Runner Up - Shark's Tooth
Radio Personality
Winner - Dr. Shane Collins
Runner Up - Anna Rodriguez
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TV Personality
Winner - Amy Hoyt
The Runner Up - Paris Janos
Park
Winner - St. Andrews State Park
Runner Up - Oaks by the Bay Park
Health, Beauty & Fitness WINNERS
Chiropractor
Winner - Waterside Chiropractic
Runner Up - Beach Chiropractic Center
Cosmetologist / Skin Care
Winner - Aqua Medical Spa
Runner Up - Mindy Barnes
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Day Spa
Winner - Serenity Spa at the Sheraton Bay Point Resort
The Runner Up - Dream Day Spa
Orthodontist
Winner - Buttram Orthodontics
Runner Up - Prine Orthodontics
Dental Practice - Adults
Dentist Practice for Adults Winner - Bay Dental
Dental Practice - Kids
Dentist Practice for Kids Winner - Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry
Dermatology Practice
Winner - Dermatology Specialists of Florida / Aqua Medical Spa
The Runner Up - Gulf Coast Dermatology
ENT Specialist
Winner - Head and Neck Associates of Bay County
Runner Up - Gulf Coast Facial Plastics and ENT
Gym / Fitness Studio
Winner - Team Evolve of Evolve 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
Hair Salon
Winner - Elevation Salon
The Runner Up - Hue Salon and Boutique
Ophthalmologist
Winner - The Eye Center of North Florida
Runner Up - Emerald Coast Eye Care
Orthopedic Practice
Winner - Southern Orthopedic Specialists / Dr. Chad Mitchell, Michael Noble, Mark Awantang, and Nicholas Crossman
Runner Up - Emerald Coast Orthopedics / Dr. Dietrich
Optometrist / Practice
Winner - Emerald Coast Optometry Associates
The Runner Up - Academy of Eye Care
Pediatrician
Winner - Gulf Coast Pediatrics / Dr. Rashda Albibi
Runner Up - Dr. Ingrid Rachesky
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
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
Women's Health
Winner - Emerald Coast OBGYN
Runner Up - All About Women OBGYN
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
Vein Specialist
Winner - Vascular Associates, Dr. Bud Shuler
The Runner Up - Panama City Vascular, Dr. Patrick M. Tamim
Yoga Studio
Winner - One Heart Yoga
Runner Up - Beyond the Pose Yoga
SERVICE PROVIDERS - THE WINNERS:
A/C and Heating
Winner - Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical.
Runner Up - Roussos Air Conditioning
Architect
Winner - Florida Architects
Runner Up - Michael Hunnicutt
Automobile Dealership
Two winners in 2020
- Bill Cramer Chevrolet
- 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
Boat Dealership
Winner - Gulf Marine
Runner Up - Legendary Marine
Boat Repair
Winner - Hart's Marine and Outdoor
The Runner Up - Miller Marine Yacht Service Inc.
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)
Contractor (Commercial)
Winner - Anderson Construction
Runner Up - ReliantSouth Construction Group
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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
CPA Firm
Winner - Carr, Riggs and Ingram
Runner Up - Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain CPA Group
Event Organizer/Decorator
Winner - Rachelle Youd Designs
The Runner Up - Signature Weddings and Events
Electrician
Winner - Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical
Runner Up - Jerry Pybus Electric Inc
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
Florist
Winner - Hallmark Flower Shoppe
Runner Up - Beach House Florist
Funeral Home
Winner - Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Runner Up - Southerland Funeral Home
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
Interior Designer
Winner - Lori Bates Interiors
The Runner Up - John Henry Sherman, Jr. Interiors
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Landscaper/Lawn Maintenance
Winner - Bay Landscape
Runner Up - Herbafex
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Law Firm
Winner - Syfrett, Dykes, and Furr
Runner Up - Burke Blue Hutchison Walters & Smith, P.A. Law Offices
Moving Company
Winner - Two Men and a Truck
The Runner Up - Motivated Movers
Pest Control
Winner - Brock Lawn and Pest Control
Runner Up - Florida Pest Control
Pet Grooming
Winner - NaJu Boarding & Grooming, Inc.
Runner Up - Happy Tails
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 Estate
- Melissa Ryan, Century 21 Ryan Realty
Runners Up - Charlie Commander, Century 21
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
Veterinarian
Winner - Bay Animal Hospital
Runner Up - Parkway Animal Hospital