Lakewood Ranch, FL – The vibrant business community of Lakewood Ranch has been recognized as Best Of 2025 by The Bradenton Herald, 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:

GROVE: Gold Best Catering, Gold Best Happy Hour, Gold Best Outdoor Dinning & Silver Best Brunch
Charlene Neal Purestyle: Gold Best Interior Design Firm
Waterscapes Pools & Spas: Gold Best Pool Builder
Wagner Realty: Gold Best Real Estate Company, Gold Best Property Management & Gold Best Commercial Real Estate
Village Bikes: Gold Best Bicycle Shop

Waterside Place Winners:

Duck Donuts: Bronze Best Donut
ManCave For Men: Bronze Best Barbershop

Farmers’ Market / Events Vendors:

Strong Flavors: Silver Best Burger & Silver Best Catering
Kinspoke: Bronze Best Florist

Lakewood Ranch Winners:

The Fresh Market: Silver Best Grocery Store & Bronze Best Butcher
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice: Gold Best Frozen Treat
Loaded Cannon Distillery: Bronze Best Happy Hour
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant: Gold Best Mexican Restaurant
B&B Chophouse & Market: Bronze Best Steakhouse
The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch: Bronze Best Assisted Living
Neta Strum, MD at Pediatrics of Lakewood Ranch: Gold Best Doctor
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center: Bronze Best Hospital
Achieve Physical Therapy at Lakewood Ranch: Silver Best Physical Therapist
The Yoga Barre: Bronze Best Yoga / Pilates
Neal Signature Homes: Gold Best Custom Home Builder
Neal Communities: Gold Best Home Builder
Homes By WestBay: Silver Best Home Builder
Palm Grove at Lakewood Ranch by Neal Communities: Gold Best New Home Community
Suncoast Leasing & Management: Silver Best Property Management
KW Suncoast: Bronze Real Estate Company & Their Suncoast Buying & Selling Team Won Bronze Best Real Estate Team
Julie Franklin Team – Fine Properties: Gold Best Real Estate Team
Trek Bicycle Store of Bradenton: Bronze Best Bicycle Shop
DOGPerfect: Bronze Best Pet Store
J&J Wealth Advisors: Gold Best Financial Planner & Gold Best Wealth Management
Aksala Wealth Advisors: Silver Best Wealth Management
The Salt Caves & Spa at Lakewood Ranch: Silver Best Attraction
Swim Gym: Silver Best Swim Lessons / School