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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:
Waterside Place Winners:
Lakewood Ranch Winners:
Best Local Oysters: Gold
Best Outdoor Dining: Platinum
Best Local Seafood: Platinum (Tied with Walt’s Fish Market)
Best Local Fish Market: Silver
Best Local Tea: Silver
Best Post-Storm Café or Restaurant: Silver
Best Local Builder: Platinum
Best Contractor, Residential Homes: Platinum
Best Charter School: Gold
Best Dentist for Kids: Bronze
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
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
Best Local Salt Therapy: Platinum
Best Fitness Coach / Studio: Platinum
Best Hospital: Gold
Best Dentist: Platinum
Best Cosmetic Dentistry: Platinum
Best Networking Group: Bronze
Best Local Chamber: Silver
Best Private Golf Course: Bronze
Best Private Golf Course: Silver
Best Faith Leader: Gold
Vendors Participating in Lakewood Ranch Events:
Best Local Seafood: Gold
Best Local Food Truck: Platinum
Best Local Caterer: Gold
Best Local Sandwich: Silver
Best Local Food Truck: Silver
Best Local Acai Bowl: Silver
Best Local Food Truck: Bronze (Tied with Smokin Momma Lora’s BBQ Mobile)
Best Local Caterer: Bronze
Best Local Jeweler: Bronze
Best Local Bagel: Bronze
Best Local Bread: Platinum
Best Local Bakery: Platinum
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.