SRQ magazine recently announced its 2023 “Best of SRQ” winners. SRQ readers set records, with 104,395 votes for their hometown favorites. Voting for the 15th annual competition took place over the course of four weeks, covering numerous categories such as favorite local eats, shopping, and hotspots. More than 40 Lakewood Ranch businesses or partners were honored, including those from Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Ranch Nites’ food trucks, and Farmers’ Market vendors!

Waterside Place Tenants:

Best Local Burger – Forked at Waterside

Best Local French Fries – Forked at Waterside

Best New Local Restaurant – Forked at Waterside

Best Local Breakfast – Forked at Waterside

Best Local Brunch – Forked at Waterside

Best Local Salad – Forked at Waterside

Best Local Alfresco Dining – Good Liquid Brewing Company

Best Local Korean – Kore Steakhouse

Best Local Brewery – Good Liquid Brewing Company

Best Local Coffee Shop – O & A Coffee and Supply

Best Local Juices + Smoothies – Crop Juice

Best Fitness Coach/ Studio – BODYBAR Pilates – Lakewood Ranch

Best Mani/Pedi – PAINT Nail Bar

Best New Business in 2023 – Forked at Waterside

Best Legal Firm – Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

Main Street Tenants:

Best Local Happy Hour – Grove

Best Wine Shop – Fine Wine & Tastings on Main

Best Local Bike Shop – Village Bikes

Best Fitness Coach/ Studio – Barre3, Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Best Eyecare Practice – InFocus Family Eyecare

Best Pool Contractor – Waterscapes Pools and Spas

Regular Food Trucks:

Best Local Food Truck – The Maine Line Food Truck

Best Local Food Truck – Mouthole Bbq

Best Local Food Truck – Big Blue Grilled Cheese

Best Local Food – Clean Plate SRQ

Best Local Pizza – Cornerstone and Company

Farmers Market Vendors:

Best Local Bread – Bread Bandits

Best Local Bread – Rendez-Vous French Bakery

Other Affiliations/ Miscellaneous:

Best Local Farmers’ Market – The Farmer’s Market at Lakewood Ranch

Best Local Farm – Honeyside Farms

Best Local Florist – Mindful Blooms Farm 

Best Hospital – Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Best Nursing Home – Grand Living At Lakewood Ranch

Best Local Arts Organization – West Coast Black Theatre Troupe

Best Performing Arts Organization – West Coast Black Theatre Troupe

Best Performing Arts Organization – Asolo Repertory Theatre

Best Local Festival – Bradenton Blues Fest

Best Private School – Out of Door Academy

Best Private Golf Course – Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

Best Local Home Builder – Neal Communities, John Cannon Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes

Best Local Chamber – Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

Best New Home Community – Windward by Neal Communities