Category: Waterside Place
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Lakewood Ranch Businesses Shine at SRQ Magazine’s “Best Of” 2025 Awards
Lakewood Ranch, FL – The vibrant business community of Lakewood Ranch has been recognized at the prestigious Best Of 2025 awards by SRQ Magazine, with numerous local businesses receiving top honors across various categories. This year’s awards honor the excellence of local businesses in Main Street, Waterside Place, and the greater Lakewood Ranch area, recognizing their success and strong connection with the community.
The Best Of awards highlight businesses that have made significant impacts in their respective industries, from dining and fitness to design and real estate. Congratulations to all the winners, whose dedication to excellence and community engagement have earned them these esteemed accolades.
Main Street Lakewood Ranch Winners:
- Station 400 – Best Local Breakfast: Gold
- Village Bikes – Best Local Bike Shop: Platinum
- Neal Communities – Best Local Builder: Gold
- Charlene Neal Purestyle – Best Local Designer: Gold
Waterside Place Winners:
- Waterside Place – Best Local Place: Gold
- KORE – Best Local Korean: Platinum
- Osteria 500 – Best Local Italian: Silver (Tied with Mediterraneo Italian American)
- O&A Coffee and Supply – Best Local Coffee Shop: Silver
- Farmers’ Market at LWR – Best Local Farmers’ Market: Gold & Silver
- SHACK Yoga + Fitness – Best Yoga Studio: Platinum
- Wellness IV Therapy & Spa – Best Local IV Drip: Silver
- Modish – Best Local Hair Stylist / Hair Salon: Platinum
- PAINT Nail Bar – Best Mani/Pedi: Gold
- ManCave for Men – Best Local Barber: Platinum
Lakewood Ranch Winners:
- Owen’s Fish Camp
Best Local Oysters: Gold
Best Outdoor Dining: Platinum
Best Local Seafood: Platinum (Tied with Walt’s Fish Market)
Best Local Fish Market: Silver
- ATRIA Cafe
Best Local Tea: Silver
Best Post-Storm Café or Restaurant: Silver
- John Cannon Homes
Best Local Builder: Platinum
Best Contractor, Residential Homes: Platinum
- Lakewood Ranch Preparatory School
Best Charter School: Gold
- Children’s Dentistry of Lakewood Ranch
Best Dentist for Kids: Bronze
- Sirius Day Spa & Med Spa (Multiple Awards)
Best Anti-Aging Clinic: Platinum
Best Aesthetician: Platinum
Best Weight-Loss Clinic: Platinum
Best Medical Aesthetics: Platinum
Best Massage: Platinum
Best Local Hair Stylist / Hair Salon: Gold
Best Mani/Pedi: Platinum
Best Eyebrows / Eyelashes: Platinum
Best Day Spa: Platinum
Best Nurse Practitioner (Nikki Blazer): Platinum
Best Business Leader (Karen Medford): Silver
- Lakewood Ranch Med Spa
Best Anti-Aging Clinic: Silver
Best Aesthetician: Silver (Tied with Lavender Moon Aesthetics)
Best Local IV Drip: Gold
Best Weight-Loss Clinic: Gold
Best Medical Aesthetics: Silver
Best Massage: Silver
Best Day Spa: Gold (Tied with Lavender Moon Aesthetics)
Best Nurse Practitioner: Silver
- The Salt Caves & Spa at Lakewood Ranch
Best Local Salt Therapy: Platinum
- Jazzercise Lakewood Ranch
Best Fitness Coach / Studio: Platinum
- Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Best Hospital: Gold
- Rose Dental at Lakewood Ranch
Best Dentist: Platinum
Best Cosmetic Dentistry: Platinum
- Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
Best Networking Group: Bronze
Best Local Chamber: Silver
- Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
Best Private Golf Course: Bronze
- The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club
Best Private Golf Course: Silver
- Grace Community Church, LWR Campus
Best Faith Leader: Gold
- Stalnaker Law, P.A.
Best Legal Firm: Platinum
Vendors Participating in Lakewood Ranch Events:
- The Maine Line
Best Local Seafood: Gold
Best Local Food Truck: Platinum
Best Local Caterer: Gold
Best Local Sandwich: Silver
- Purple Bol
Best Local Food Truck: Silver
Best Local Acai Bowl: Silver
- Cornerstone & Co
Best Local Food Truck: Bronze (Tied with Smokin Momma Lora’s BBQ Mobile)
Best Local Caterer: Bronze
- Modern Luxe
Best Local Jeweler: Bronze
- Bread Bandits
Best Local Bagel: Bronze
Best Local Bread: Platinum
Best Local Bakery: Platinum
- Peachy’s
Best Local Donuts: Gold
These prestigious recognitions underscore the high quality and diverse offerings found in Lakewood Ranch, making it a standout destination for residents and visitors alike. The Best Of awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that these local businesses bring to the community.
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About Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is the 33,000+-acre award-winning master-planned community in Sarasota and Manatee counties on the West Coast of Florida. Just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches and cultural assets in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch is already home to more than 72,000 residents and features top-rated schools, the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, the Sarasota Polo Club, the 75-acre Premier Sports Campus, and three town centers that include theaters, shopping and dining. For more information, visit lakewoodranch.com.
The Wellness Space
The Wellness Space Opens in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch
A new sanctuary for holistic wellness, connection, and personal transformation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | SARASOTA, FL — Our local wellness community is about to
welcome a beautiful new addition. The Wellness Space, a boutique self-care studio
co-founded by internationally experienced practitioners Maria Luedeke and Kyle
Schauenberg, is preparing to open its doors in the next two weeks in Waterside at
Lakewood Ranch. Located at 1561 Lakefront Dr, Unit 208, the studio offers a thoughtfully
curated menu of services designed to nourish the body, calm the mind, and empower the
spirit.
With offerings that include:
● Emotional Wellness & Cognitive Behavior Coaching
● Meditation
● Emotional Wellness Classes
● Breathwork
● Yoga
● Nutrition Support
● Corporate Wellness Programs
● State-of-the-Art Red Light Bed
● Individualized Coaching
● Educational Group Classes
● Community-Oriented Events
The Wellness Space provides both group and individual experiences, guiding clients through
a journey of nourishment, exploration, restoration, and transformation.
A Vision Rooted in Global Experience and Deep Connection
After living abroad in Italy and Singapore, respectively, co-founders Kyle and Maria
relocated to Sarasota, inspired by the opportunity to build something meaningful and
community-centered. Their shared vision: to create a peaceful, supportive environment
where people can reconnect with themselves and one another.
“We wanted this space to have connection at its core,” says Schauenberg. “We had a
vision of bringing together a range of impassioned wellness experts and wellness
seekers to offer support, learning, and community in their quest for mind/body/soul
connection.”
With deep experience supporting clients across cultures and industries, both founders
bring global perspective and grounded, personalized care to every session. Kyle is a
meditation teacher, yoga educator, and embodiment guide who works with leaders
worldwide. Maria is a former psychotherapist, an ICF-certified executive coach, and a
meditation teacher specializing in anxiety, relationships, leadership, and major life
transitions. Their work is rooted in evidence-based practices and a belief in each person’s
intuitive ability to heal and grow.
“As practitioners, we treasure the cross-pollination of different wellness modalities,”
adds Luedeke. “And we crave collaborations with other vibrant experts and the
professional support and inspiration that comes with that.”
A Studio Designed for Belonging and Growth
Located in the heart of Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, The Wellness Space was designed to
offer more than just services—it’s a sanctuary where community, learning, and healing
unfold naturally.
Studio features include:
● A collaborative studio for group practices and gatherings
● A warm, welcoming lounge for relaxation and conversation
● A red light therapy room for healing and renewal
● Private consultation rooms for one-on-one sessions
● A curated boutique and wellness library for continued learning
The studio’s holistic approach integrates mind, body, and soul. Services are personalized,
community-focused, and grounded in both scientific research and real-world application.
Experience the Space – First Class Free
To celebrate its opening, The Wellness Space is offering a free first group class with promo
code FIRSTCLASS—inviting new guests to try a session and experience the calm,
connection, and clarity firsthand.
Memberships and individual sessions are now available for pre-sale. The team is also
accepting inquiries from local businesses interested in corporate wellness programming.
To learn more or claim your first free class and/or learn more about The Wellness Space,
visit www.thewellness-space.com or follow along on Instagram at @thewellnessspaceglobal.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kristi Finigan
Ryderwild
kristi@ryderwild.com
(571) 999-4363
