Announcement

Tuesday - April 22, 2025

Bradenton's Best 2025 - Nominees

Lakewood Ranch:

  • Acapulco Mexican Restaurant – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Mexican Restaurant
  • Linger Lounge – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
  • B&B Chophouse & Market – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Bar
    • – Brunch
    • – Butcher
    • – Date Night Spot
    • – Dessert
    • – Fine Dining Restaurant
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Steakhouse
    • – Wine Selection
  • PDQ Chicken – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Catering
    • – Wings
    • – Lunch Spot
  • Urban Taco – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Catering
    • – Salad
    • – Tacos
  • MOD Pizza – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Pizza
    • – Salad
  • Speaks Clam Bar – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Seafood Restaurant
  • The Greyson – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Bar
    • – Burger
    • – Wings
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Sports Bar
  • The Granary Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Breakfast
    • – Brunch
  • Fuego Comida & Tequila – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Catering
    • – Date Night Spot
    • – Margaritas
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Specialty Cocktails
  • SoFresh – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Catering
  • Taste of China – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Chinese Restaurant
  • Jeremiah’s Italian Ice – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Frozen Treat
  • Bar Italia – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Italian Restaurant
  • Tsunami Sushi, Cocktails & Grill – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Japanese Restaurant
    • – Seafood Restaurant
    • – Specialty Cocktails
    • – Sushi
  • Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Charter School
    • – Elementary School
    • – High School
    • – Middle School
  • Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Daycare
    • – Pre-school
    • – Private School
  • Lakewood Ranch High School – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – High School
  • Lakewood Ranch Acupuncture & Wellness – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Acupuncture
  • The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Assisted Living
    • – Retirement Community
  • Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Chiropractor
    • – Pain Management Clinic
    • – Physical Therapist
  • Rose Dental at Lakewood Ranch – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Cosmetic Dentistry
    • – Dentist
  • Sirius Day Spa, Salon & Med Spa – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Day Spa
    • – Hair Salon
    • – Massage
    • – Med-Spa
    • – Nail Salon
    • – Waxing
    • – Weight-Loss Center
  • Lakewood Ranch Med Spa – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Day Spa
    • – Massage
    • – Med-Spa
    • – Weight-Loss Center
  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Doctor (Katarzyna Zolkos, MD)
    • – Hospital
  • The Yoga Barre – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Fitness Center / Gym
    • – Yoga / Pilates
  • Lindsay Dinant’s Hair Creations – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Hair Salon
  • Cutting Loose Salon Lakewood Ranch – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Hair Salon
  • DT Nails – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Nail Salon
  • Tanaholics – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Tanning Salon
  • South Beach Tanning Company – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Tanning Salon
  • Magnolia Estates – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Apartment Complex
  • Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Golf Course Community
    • – Golf Course
  • Legacy Golf at Lakewood Ranch – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Golf Course Community
    • – Golf Course
  • Homes by Westbay – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Home Builder
  • Taylor Morrison – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Home Builder
  • John Cannon Homes – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Home Builder
  • Ryan Homes – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Home Builder
  • D.R. Horton – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Home Builder
  • Pulte Homes – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Home Builder
  • Palm Grove at Lakewood Ranch by Neal Communities – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – New Home Community
  • The Salt Caves & Spa at LWR – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Attraction 
  • Even Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Hotel / Resort
  • Goldfish Swim School – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Swim Lessons / School

Main Street:

  • GROVE – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Bar
    • – Brunch
    • – Burger
    • – Catering
    • – Date Night Spot
    • – Dessert
    • – Fine Dining Restaurant
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Margaritas
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Salad
    • – Sandwiches
    • – Specialty Cocktails
    • – Sushi
    • – Wine Selection
    • – Wedding Venue
  • Paris Bistrot – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Breakfast
    • – Diner
    • – Fine Dining Restaurant
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Outdoor Dining
  • Ed’s Tavern – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Bar
    • – Wings
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Salad
    • – Sandwiches
    • – Sports Bar
    • – Live Music
  • McGrath’s Kitchen & Cocktails – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Diner
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Irish Pub
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Outdoor Dining
  • Inkawasi – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Fine Dining Restaurant
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Outdoor Dining
  • Remy’s on Main – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Bar
    • – Breakfast
    • – Brunch
    • – Burger
    • – Diner
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Sandwiches
    • – Specialty Cocktails
  • Station 400 – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Breakfast
    • – Brunch
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Salad
    • – Sandwiches
  • Percoco’s Pizza & Pasta – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Date Night Spot
    • – Italian Restaurant
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Pizza
    • – Salad
    • – Wine Selection
  • Ice Cream Shoppe – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Dessert
    • – Frozen Treat
  • Pincher’s – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Diner
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Seafood Restaurant
  • Fine Wine & Tastings on Main – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Wine Selection
  • Peculiar Pub – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Pizza
    • – Specialty Cocktails
  • Casa Maya Mexican Restaurant – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Margaritas
    • – Mexican Restaurant
    • – Outdoor Dining
  • Arts A Blaze Studio – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Summer Camp
    • – Children’s Birthday Party Venue
  • Modern Gents – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Barbershop
  • Barre3 – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Yoga / Pilates
  • Fairfax Floors – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Carpet & Flooring Store
  • Charlene Neal PureStyle – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Interior Design Firm
  • Steiner Law Offices – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Estate Law
    • – Law Firm
  • Neal Signature Homes – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Custom Home Builder
  • Neal Communities – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Home Builder
  • Fantasy Flowers – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Florist
  • Village Bikes – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Bicycle Shop
  • Wish Boutique – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Boutique Shop
    • – Jewelry Store
    • – Place to Buy a Gift
    • – Women’s Clothing Store
  • Naples Soap Company – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Boutique Shop
    • – Place to Buy a Gift
    • – Specialty Store
  • Vanessa Fine Jewelry – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Jewelry Store
  • Knot Awl Beads – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Place to Buy a Gift
    • – Specialty Store
  • Epic Home Decor – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Place to Buy a Gift
    • – Specialty Store
  • The Fish Hole at Lakewood Ranch – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Attraction
  • Lakewood Ranch Cinema – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Attraction

Waterside Place:

  • Osteria 500 – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Date Night Spot
    • – Dessert
    • – Fine Dining Restaurant
    • – Italian Restaurant
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Pizza
    • – Salad
    • – Specialty Cocktails
    • – Waterfront Dining
  • Good Liquid Brewing Co – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Bar
    • – Brewery
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Waterfront Dining
  • Good Liquid Distilling Co – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Bar
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Specialty Cocktails
  • Deep Lagoon – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – All Around Restaurant
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Seafood Restaurant
    • – Waterfront Dining
  • Forked at Waterside – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Breakfast
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Salad
    • – Sandwiches
  • O & A Coffee and Supply – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Coffee Shop
    • – Waterfront Dining
  • KORE Steakhouse – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Date Night Spot
    • – Happy Hour
    • – Outdoor Dining
    • – Steakhouse
  • Kilwin’s – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Dessert
    • – Frozen Treat
  • Duck Donuts – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Donut
  • Agave Bandido – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Lunch Spot
    • – Margaritas
    • – Mexican Restaurant
    • – Tacos
    • – Waterfront Dining
  • ManCave for Men – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Barbershop
  • La Chic Boheme – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Day Spa
  • 3 Form Fitness – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Fitness Center / Gym
  • Modish – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Hair Salon
  • Bay Area Aesthetics – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Med-Spa
  • PAINT Nail Bar – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Nail Salon
  • Bodybar Pilates – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Yoga / Pilates
  • SHACK – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Yoga / Pilates
  • Williams Parker Attorney at Law – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Estate Law
    • – Law Firm
  • M/I Homes – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Home Builder
    • – Title Company
  • The Wellness Space – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Customer Service
  • PRAXIS S-10 – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Customer Service
  • Marmalade – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Boutique Shop
    • – Women’s Clothing Store
  • Cileone Jewelers – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Jewelry Store
  • The Black Dog General Store – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Men’s Clothing Store
    • – Place to Buy a Gift
    • – Women’s Clothing Store
  • Florida Provisions Co. – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Place to Buy a Gift

Vendors:

  • Bread Bandits (Farmers’ Market) – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Bakery
  • Rendez-Vous French Bakery (Farmers’ Market) – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Bakery
  • Roma Rosa (Farmers’ Market) – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Catering
  • Bradentrucky – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Catering
  • The Surfing Coconut (Farmers’ Market) – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Catering
    • – Vegan / Vegetarian
  • Carousel’s Soft Serve Icery – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Dessert
  • Kona Ice – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Frozen Treat
  • Stella Rose Events / Lets Jump Events – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Event Services
  • Kinspoke (Farmers’ Market) – Bradenton’s Best…
    • – Florist
    • – Specialty Store