The Best of Fort Lauderdale 2022 Winners Announced

Food & Drink

Best Restaurant

Scolapasta Bistro and Pasta Shop
Denise Silvano’s restaurant and homemade pasta spot has defended its 2021 crown thanks to an army of fiercely local regulars. This is traditional Italian food in a family-run place where after a visit or two, you’ll feel like you’re popping in for dinner at an old friend’s place. An old friend who makes really, really good housemade pasta. 3358 NE 33rd St., 954.652.1185, scolapastabistro.com
3358 NE 33rd St., 954.652.1185, scolapastabistro.com

Runners Up
DUNE by Laurent Tourondel, Mama Hank’s

Best New Restaurant

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel
Technically, there’s been a restaurant called DUNE in the Auberge since 2018. But Chef Tourondel’s reopening was expansive enough to qualify as a new place. From the sushi to the meats to the high-end flatbread, the new DUNE turned heads from day one. 2200 N Ocean Blvd., 754.900.4059, dunebylt.com dunebylt.com

Runners Up
Mama Hank’s, Mickey’s Downtown Bistro

Best Steakhouse

The Capital Grille
The best cuts, stylishly prepared in a restaurant that for a few years now has helped elevate the dining experience in this part of town. 2430 E Sunrise Blvd., 954.446.2000, thecapitalgrille.com

Runners Up
Eddie V’s, Mama Hank’s

Best Bakery

Croissan’Time
It’s worth walking into this little slice of French heaven just to smell it. Although we recommend purchase and consumption as well. 201 N Federal Hwy., 954.565.8555, croissantime.com

Runners Up
Gran Forno Pronto, LoveLee Bakeshop

Best Brunch

Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd Ave., 954.566.2855, shooterswaterfront.com

Runners Up
Blue Moon Fish Co., S3 (Sun Surf Sand)

Best Family-Friendly Restaurant

Quarterdeck
When you’re raising little Lauderdale kids, taking them to the Quarterdeck is giving them a part of their heritage. A part of their heritage that also includes a legendary grouper sandwich, a killer sushi menu and even some tasty jambalaya. 2933 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.525.2010, quarterdeckrestaurants.com

Runners Up
Casa Sensei, Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant

Best Thai Restaurant

Thai Spice
In the time this longtime favorite has been open, it’s gone from the only Thai game in town to one in a crowded market. Its continued success is testament to quality. 1514 E Commercial Blvd., 954.771.4535, thaispicefla.com

Runners Up
TeeJay, Only Thai

Best Mexican

La Bamba
Old-school Tex-Mex, killer margs and all in all, Mexican food that generations of South Floridians have enjoyed – La Bamba keeps doing what they do, and you keep loving it. 1901 Cordova Rd., 954.306.3746, labamba123.com

Runners Up
El Camino, Lona Cocina Tequileria

Best Indian

Bombay Darbar
This is dining with Bollywood style and spectacle, but the food’s still the star. The sharing plates are amazing, but there’s a good bet you won’t want to share. 1521 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.990.7222, bombaydarbar.com

Runners Up
MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, The Indian Harbor

Best Cheap Eats

Zona Fresca
When you’re in the Zona, you’re reminded that quick food can still be fresh. We could eat the burritos and street tacos all day, but don’t skip out on the great menu of soups either. 1635 N Federal Hwy., 954.566.1777, zonafresca.com

Runners Up
Lester’s Diner, Southport Raw Bar

Best Gourmet Doughnuts

Pink Donuts and More
Forget what you thought you knew about what can be put in, or on, a doughnut. They’ve got vegan doughnut options too. 827 E Oakland Park Blvd., 954.900.4932, thepinkdonuts.com

Runners Up
Dandee Donut Factory, Circle House Coffee

Best Bagel

Chesapeake Bagel bakery
For more than 40 years, they’ve been cranking out excellent bagels and signature sandwiches – all the flavors and spreads are covered. They can make it fancy, or they can do you a solid, old-fashioned bagel with a schmear. 1531 E Commercial Blvd., 954.202.0919, thecbbakery.com

Runners Up
Mitch’s Downtown Bagel Cafe, Pomperdale

Best Dessert

Batch, The Cookie Company
It’s not even worth getting into what the best Batch cookie might be, as the glorious specials change monthly anyway. These Flagler Village mad scientists are always coming up with something new, gooey and amazing to put in a cookie. 917 NE 5th Ave., 954.533.8200, batchcookieco.com

Runners Up
Mama Hank’s, Pan’e Dolci Bakery

Best Waterfront Dining

Shooters Waterfront
Between the brunch buffet bar, the huge waterfront outdoor space and the bar that keeps the mimosas flowing, there’s nowhere else that turns a late Sunday morning into a Sunday evening quite like this Lauderdale institution does. 3033 NE 32nd Ave., 954.566.2855, shooterswaterfront.com

Runners Up
Kaluz, DUNE by Laurent Tourondel

Best Craft Cocktail List

Mama Hank’s
This speakeasy-style Flagler Village place is currently only open Thursday to Saturday for guests with a pre-paid reservation. It’s an intimate spot with a drinks list noted for its selection of whiskeys – but there’s something for every palate. 704 NE 1st Ave., mamahanks.com

Runners Up
The Wilder, No Man’s Land

Best Wine List

Mama Hank’s
704 NE 1St. Ave., mamahanks.com

Runners Up
Casa D’Angelo, Sidewalk Bottleshop

Best Beer

Holy Mackerel
The Wilton Manors brewery and bar continues to impress with a creative selection of brews, including some frequently changing specials. 1414 NE 26th St., 954.300.2631, holymackerelbeers.com

Runners Up
Funky Buddha Brewery, Craft Beer Cellar

Best Brewery

Funky Buddha Brewery
The Buddha boys have managed to pull off the neat trick of getting a lot bigger without losing quality. You can get the beers anywhere now – but we still recommend a night at the lively Oakland Park source. 1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park, 954.440.0046, funkybuddhabrewery.com

Runners Up
Invasive Species Brewing, Tarpon River Brewing

The Best Place to People Watch

Chops + Hops
You can learn a lot about how, say, a first date is going by how well they throw axes together. 702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
Elbo Room, The Wharf Fort Lauderdale

Best Burger

Green Bar & Kitchen
Taking a meat-eater to Green Bar & Kitchen, letting them chow down on an amazing burger and only telling them afterwards that it’s meatless remains one of our favorite things to do. 1075 SE 17th St., 954.533.7507, greenbarkitchen.com

Runners Up
BurgerFi, BRGR STOP

Best Bar

Backyard
This Himmarshee hangout bills itself as the Spring Break headquarters – and why should you let out-of-town college kids have all the fun? A massive patio, lots of games, an atmosphere somewhere between Cancun and game-day Gainesville, and a creative bar menu make this a place to get out your old college party shirt. 100 SW 3rd Ave., 954.449.1025, backyardftl.com

Runners Up
Chops + Hops, Fishtales on 33rd

Best Food Truck/Pop-Up Vendor

Billy’s Curbside Grill
Invasive Species Brewing’s food-truck-in-residence provides tasty accompaniment to all those excellent Invasive beers. Try the tacos. Oh, but also try the burgers. And if they’re doing chicken and waffles? OK, this list is going to get long. instagram.com/billyscurbsidegrill

Runners Up
The Greek, Beachside Blends

Best Farmers Market

Yellow Green Farmers Market
Hard-to-find food items, small in-market cafes that are like a world culinary tour, a new food adventure every time you go – nothing is quite like Yellow Green. 3080 Sheridan St., Hollywood, 954.513.3990, ygfarmersmarket.com

Runners Up
Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers Market, Sunny Side Up Market

Best Seafood Market

Fish Peddler East
It’s not a big place, but it doesn’t have to be. This longtime fishmonger gets fresh, quality seafood and has knowledgeable staff who are happy to explain exactly what you do with it. 2805 E Commercial Blvd., 954.491.1441, fishpeddlere.com

Runners Up
Finster Murphy’s, Sea Salt Fish Market

Best Irish Pub

Waxy’s Irish Pub
Down in that haven for classic Lauderdale bars off 17th, the city’s old-school Irish pub is still going strong with a menu that’s a bit Dublin and Belfast, a bit Dania and Boca. 1095 SE 17th St., 954.525.9299, waxyspub.com

Runners Up
The Field Irish Pub & Eatery, Briny Irish Pub

Best Cuban Restaurant

Padrino’s
Stylishly modern yet traditional, Padrino’s brings all the classics you might associate with the 305 to the 954. 1135 N Federal Hwy., 954.210.8989, padrinos.com

Runners Up
Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine, 925 Nuevo’s Cubano’s

Best Latin Restaurant

Padrino’s
1135 N Federal Hwy., 954.210.8989, padrinos.com

Runners Up
La Bamba, Eatapas

Best Healthy Restaurant

Green Bar & Kitchen
1075 SE 17th St., 954.533.7507, greenbarkitchen.com

Runners Up
Myapapaya, Vale

Best Ice Cream

Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant
This institution has been creating family memories and busting diets since the Eisenhower administration. You can have a great lunch there – but definitely save room for dessert. 128 S Federal Hwy., Dania Beach, 954.923.4445, jaxsonsicecream.com

Runners Up
Wilton Creamery, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

Best Diner

Lester’s Diner
An old-school classic that does diner food the way diner food ought to be done. Whether it’s the beginning of a long day or the end of a long night, the Lester’s team knows how to take care of you. 250 FL-84, 954.525.5641, lestersdiner.com

Runners Up
The Floridan Restaurant, Peter Pan Diner

Best Breakfast

Top Hat Deli
Blintzes, knishes, pastrami and corned beef, Waldorf salad, matzo ball soup – Top Hat does all the deli favorites to the standard of a high-end restaurant – and they’ve got a few culinary surprises as well. 415 NE 3rd St., 954.900.3896, tophatftl.com

Runners Up
Java & Jam, Lester’s Diner

Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant

Green Bar & Kitchen
1075 SE 17th St., 954.533.7507, greenbarkitchen.com

Runners Up
SoBe Vegan, Hummus House

Best Coffee

Wells Coffee Company
This urbane, stylish coffeeshop has work-on-your-laptop-and-have-a-romcom-meetcute written all over it. And with added excellent coffee smells (and tastes). 737 NE 2nd Ave., 954.982.2886, wellscoffees.com

Runners Up
Circle House Coffee, Ann’s Florist & Coffee Bar

Best Pizza

Heritage
Amid the art of the MASS District sits art of another kind – the kind that comes out of the oven with lots of delicious toppings. 903 NE 5th Ave., 954.635.2335, heritageftl.com

Runners Up
Anthony’s Coal Fired, Sicilian Oven

Best Deli

Top Hat Deli
415 NE 3rd St., 954.900.3896, tophatftl.com

Runners Up
Il Paesano, Pomperdale

Best Wine Shop

Primo Liquors
Don’t let the “Liquors” in the name fool you; the wine selection here is tremendous. Check out the regular specials too if you want to find something new and interesting. 700 S Federal Hwy., 954.999.5231, primoliquors.com

Runners Up
Fort Liquordale, Small Wine Shop

Best Market

The Flamingo Flea
The roving flea market brings together makers and creatives who make everything from jewelry to ceramics to home décor to foodstuffs. They’ve also got a regular location in Small Wine Shop. 401 N Andrews Ave., flamingoflea.com

Runners Up
Doris, Il Paesano

Best Italian Restaurant

Scolapasta Bistro and Pasta Shop
3358 NE 33rd St., 954.652.1185, scolapastabistro.com

Runners Up
Il Paesano, Casa D’Angelo

Best Barbecue Restaurant

Smoke BBQ
It’s all cooked slow and low at this Galt Ocean Mile spot that does a few things Carolina-style, others more Kansas City while still others, frankly, wouldn’t be out of place in a Northeastern deli. You won’t go wrong with any of it though. 3351 NE 32nd St., 954.530.5334, eatsmokebbq.com

Runners Up
Tom Jenkins, Fat Boyz

Best Caribbean Restaurant

Calypso Restaurant & Raw Bar
For years this unpretentious place has turned out amazing seafood. Have a cutter (it’s a sandwich) or, if you’re feeling hungry, tackle one of the excellent platters. 460 S Cypress Rd., Pompano Beach, 954.942.1633, calypsorestaurant.com

Runners Up
Dutch Pot, Jerk Machine

Best French Restaurant

Escargot Bistro
This adorable French place does all the Gallic classics, a great line in sweet and savory crepes and, as the name would suggest, has an entire section of the menu devoted to escargot. 1506 E Commercial Blvd., 754.206.4116, escargotbistro.com

Runners Up
Le Bistro, Rendez-Vous French Bakery & Bistro

Best Fruit Bowls/Smoothies

Playa Bowls
So tasty that you forget this is health food? Play on, playa. 1615 N Federal Hwy., 954.928.8971, playabowls.com

Runners Up
Myapapaya, TropiBowls

Best Sub/Sandwich

Laspada’s Original Hoagies
Proper two-hander jobs just dripping with Italian goodness? Laspada’s now and forever. 1495 SE 17th St., 954.522.3483, laspadashoagies.com

Runners Up
Henry’s Sandwich Station, My Market

Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant

Quarterdeck
2933 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite S, 954.525.2010, quarterdeckrestaurants.com

Runners Up
Casa Sensei, Shooters Waterfront

Best Meal Prep Service

Fresh Meal Plan
This locally based meal plan service offers a variety of plans for every dietary need and want, and at a number of price points. freshmealplan.com

Runners Up
Farm to Fork Meals, Fitlife Foods

Best Seafood

Lobster Bar Sea Grille
The décor offers slight hints of Art Deco elegance, and the name has “lobster” in it, but the outstanding seafood on offer here also comes at some entirely reasonable price points. 450 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.772.2675, buckheadrestaurants.com/restaurant/lobster-bar-sea-grille

Runners Up
Southport Raw Bar, Coconuts

Best Japanese Restaurant

Takato
Elegantly modern Takato is one place that has elevated Japanese cuisine standards. 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., 954.414.5160, takatorestaurant.com

Runners Up
Phat Boy Sushi Kitchen & Bar, Casa Sensei

Best Greek Restaurant

Greek Islands Taverna
Book early, because that line that’s perpetually out the door gives a good clue as to the amazing food waiting within. 3300 N Ocean Blvd., 954.565.5505, greekislandstaverna.com

Runners Up
Ethos Greek Bistro, Thasos

Best Chinese Restaurant

Christina Wan’s
The longtime Victoria Park favorite continues to thrive. 664 N Federal Hwy., 954.527.0228, christinawans.com

Runners Up
Rainbow Palace, Lotus Chinese Kitchen

Best Chicken Wings

Wings & More
This Davie Boulevard restaurant is family owned and has been turning out great wings for a quarter century. They’re properly local and properly good. 2525 Davie Blvd., 954.792.163, wingsandmorerestaurants.com

Runners Up
Wilton Wings, Anthony’s Coal Fired

Best Specialty Burger

BRGR STOP
Specialty burger? Take your pick. These burger-mad scientists seemingly have yet to find an ingredient they can’t make work on a slab of cow between bread. 1930 E Sunrise Blvd., 954.533.8621, brgrstop.com

Runners Up
Tap 42, B Square

Best Beachfront Restaurant

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel
2200 N Ocean Blvd., 754.900.4059, dunebylt.com dunebylt.com

Runners Up
S3-Sun Surf Sand, Takato

Best Rooftop Lounge

Sparrow
If you want your interesting cocktail to come with an expansive view of the city, the bar atop the Dalmar Hotel is the place to be. 299 N Federal Hwy., 954.945.9100, sparrowbar.com

Runners Up
Rooftop 1WLO, Easton

Best Philly Cheesesteak

Parrot Lounge
It’s a Lauderdale institution where you can order a Philadelphia institution – and an amazing one at that. 911 Sunrise Ln., 954.563.1493, theparrotlounge.com

Runners Up
Wicked Cheesesteaks, Fat Cats

Best Peruvian Restaurant

Bravo Peruvian Cuisine
The traditional artwork on the walls offers hints of the authentic cuisine that the kitchen absolutely delivers. 2925 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors, 954.533.4350, bravoperuviankitchen.com

Runners Up
Kousine, Mancora Ceviche Bar

Best Sports Bar

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
Dolphins legend Kim Bokamper’s place offers everything you’d need in a great sports bar – amazing burgers! All the TVs! – and a few things you might not expect. Check out the sushi menu. 3115 NE 32nd Ave., 954.900.5584, bokampers.com

Runners Up
Quarterdeck, Chops + Hops

Best Caterer

Grazing Girls
Forget everything you ever knew about charcuterie; the Grazing Girls are here to introduce you to new realms of meats and cheeses. thegrazinggirls.com

Runners Up
Hugh’s, Silver Lining

Best Cake Designer

Sweeter Days Bake Shop
Whether it’s a wedding, a work event or darn it, you just need a cupcake, Sweeter Days creates days that are, indeed, sweeter. 1497 N Federal Hwy., 954.396.3979, sweeterdaysbakeshop.com

Runners Up
We Take The Cake, LoveLee Bakeshop

Best Happy Hour

Chops + Hops
702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
DUNE, Vinnie’s by the Sea

Best Kids Menu

Quarterdeck
2933 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.525.2010, quarterdeckrestaurants.com

Runners Up
Jaxson’s, Pink Love Donuts & More

Best Restaurant with Customer Service

Mama Hank’s
704 NE 1st Ave., mamahanks.com

Runners Up
Casa Sensei, DUNE

Best Chocolate Shop

Kilwins
Fancy chocolate places come and go, but Kilwins endures for a reason. Several locations, kilwins.com

Runners Up
Jan’s, Hoffman’s

Best Taco

TacoCraft
The taco craze is everywhere now, but this modern, fresh take never goes wrong. 510 N Federal Hwy., 754.779.7437, tacocraft.com

Runners Up
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, El Camino

Best Asian Restaurant

Casa Sensei
Stylish waterfront dining just off Las Olas is made all the better by a truly creative modern pan-Asian menu. 1200 E Las Olas Blvd., STE. 101, 954.530.4176, casasensei.com

Runners Up
Takato, Phat Boy Sushi, Kitchen & Bar

Best Chef

Thuan of Poke Lolo
Chef Thuan’s fun little MASS District place has brought increasingly popular Hawaiian delicacy poke to the Fort Lauderdale masses. 922 N Flagler Dr, 954.870.7904

Runners Up
Mike McGowan of Mama Hank’s, Laurent Tourondel of DUNE

Best Take-Out

Doc B’s
We mean, you can also sit in and eat at this cool restaurant with a fun bar. But sure, their modern American fare also tastes great at home. 452 N Federal Hwy., 754.900.2401, docbsrestaurant.com

Runners Up
Phat Boy Sushi, Flanigan’s

Best Whiskey Bar

Stache
Whiskey fans can get into the right kind of trouble with this place’s towering drinks menu. Rumor has it they’ve even got Pappy. 109 SW 2nd Ave., 954.449.1025, stacheftl.com

Runners Up
Mama Hank’s, Whiskey Neat

Best Tea

Ann’s Florist & Coffee Bar
Has there ever been a flower shop that was so much more? Have your tea with a snack, sit outside and watch the world go by, maybe while listening to some live music. 001 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.761.3334, annsfloristlasolas.com

Runners Up
Kimochi, Java & Jam

Best Empanadas

Pink Love Donuts & More
827 E Oakland Park Blvd., 954.900.4932, thepinkdonuts.com

Runners Up
Ann’s Florist, Casa Sensei

Shopping

Best Jeweler

Daoud’s Fine Jewelry
Family-owned and committed to Fort Lauderdale, they’ll help you find a good deal on something that will last a lifetime. 2473 E Sunrise Blvd., 954.565.2734, daouds.com

Runners Up
Argenti, The Blithe Co

Best Florist

Ann’s Florist & Coffee Bar
This charming Las Olas oasis has bailed out many a suitor who, just about to arrive at some Las Olas restaurant date, realized he needed flowers. It’s also a great coffeeshop café and a purveyor of creative little décor touches – an oasis of peace amid the Las Olas hubbub. 1001 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.761.3334, annsfloristlasolas.com

Runners Up
Flormosura, Victoria Park Flower Studio

Best Art Gallery

MAC Fine Art
A local gallery with big ambitions, it has helped elevate the local scene by bringing in top artists with global reputations. 833 NE 4th Ave., macfineart.com

Runners Up
New River Fine Art, Effusion

Best Home Decor Store

Allied Kitchen & Bath
Purveyors of modern, functional-yet-elegant kitchen and bathroom furnishings, they also have the expertise to tell you how it all goes together. 616 W Oakland Park Blvd., 954.314.3457, alliedkitchenandbath.com

Runners Up
Ann’s Florist, Symmetry Home Elements

Best Music Store

Radio-Active Records
One of the undisputed coolest spots in town, they can help with all your hard-to-find record needs. 845 N Federal Hwy., 954.762.9488, radio-active-records.com

Runners Up
We Got the Beats, Penny Lane Emporium

Best Vintage/Consignment Store

Oddballs Nifty Thrift
It’s moved to a new, larger location on Dixie Highway, but it’s still the same eclectic treasure trove. 4281 N Dixie Hwy., Oakland Park, 754.422.7623

Runners Up
Worth Repeating, Decades

Best Thrift Store

OddBalls Nifty Thrift
530 NE 13th St., 754.422.7623

Runners Up
Poverello, Out of the Closet

Best Gift Store

The Wander Shop
A funky independent store that finds funky independent brands, they carry everything from clothes to accessories to fun gift items. 3548 NE 12th Ave., Oakland Park, 954.368.4647, thewandershop.com

Runners Up
Ann’s Florist & Coffee Shop, Jezebel

Best Pet Groomer

Salon Bark
Your pooches will be well and truly pampered – and made to look fabulous – at the salon. 6274 N Federal Hwy., 954.491.1119, salonbark.com

Runners Up
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, Lollipaws Grooming

Best Doggie Daycare

Lauderdale Pet Lodge
Rest assured your dog will be looked after, and have some fun, at this modern facility with expansive outdoor space. 2604 S Federal Hwy., 954.642.1984, petlodgeofsouthflorida.com

Runners Up
Barkers, Walk N Roll

Best Garden Store/Nursery

GardenWorks
Expert guidance to go along with a large selection of plants makes GardenWorks a must-go. 1501 E Oakland Park Blvd., 954.537.1111, gardenworkssupply.com

Runners Up
Nu Turf, Living Color

Best Surf Shop

BC Surf & Sport
The shop local legend Bruce Cromartie started continues to be the place for great gear and knowledgeable staff. 1701 N Federal Hwy., 954.564.0202, bcsurf.com

Runners Up
Quiet Storm, Surf World

Best Boating/Fishing Store

T & R Tackle
This old-school tackle shop offers good local knowledge to go with the equipment. 228 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954.776.1055

Runners Up
Custom Rod & Reel, LMR

Best Woman’s Fashion Boutique

The Wander Shop
3548 NE 12th Ave., Oakland Park, 954.368.4647, thewandershop.com

Runners Up
Green & Serene, The Island Mercantile

Best Tailor

The Little Seamstress
This wonderful business is truly invested in its community – and they also create some gorgeous looks. 311 NE 44th St., Oakland Park, 954.563.9892, thelittleseamstressinc.com

Runners Up
Needlestitch, The French Touch

Best Men’s Fashion Boutique

Marcello Sport Fort Lauderdale
European flair meets timeless style in this Galt Ocean Mile mainstay. 3201 N Ocean Blvd., 954.616.5815, marcello-sport-fort-lauderdale.business.site

Runners Up
State & Liberty, Elektrik Boutique

Best Furniture Store

City FurnitureSeveral locations, cityfurniture.com

Runners Up
Baer Furniture, Scan Design

Best Bike Shop

Conte’s
They’ve got helpful people on the shop floor whether you’re a Lycra-wearing speed demon or just looking for Junior’s first real bicycle. 1739 E Sunrise Blvd., 754.300.5070, contebikes.com

Runners Up
Downtown, Pedritos

Best Animal Shelter/Rescue

Good Karma
You’ll get good karma if you give a new pal a furrever home from here. Several locations, goodkarmapetrescue.org

Runners Up
Abandoned Pet Rescue, Broward County Animal Care

Best Lighting Store

LBU Light Bulbs Unlimited
Add color to your lighting with one of the modern, chic fixtures from these purveyors of what’s stylish and in. Several locations, lbulighting.com

Runners Up
Capitol, Ferguson

Best Florist

Tasteful Arrangements
Elegant, timeless and, well, tasteful, these are flowers for all occasions. 612 NW 9th Ave., Ste. C, 954.683.0514, tastefularrangements.com

Runners Up
Ann’s Florist, Flormosura

Best Pet Shop

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
If you want a pampered pooch, take them for a makeover followed by dessert, all at one spot. Several locations, woofgangbakery.com

Runners Up
Auggie’s, Diamonds & Doggies

Local People & Personalities

Best Panthers Player

Aleksander Barkov
The 2021-22 Panthers team wasn’t just exciting, they look built to last with talented players just getting into their prime years. And nobody exemplifies that like the humble but blisteringly exciting Finn, Barky. nhl.com/panthers

Runners Up
Jonathan Huberdeau, Aaron Ekblad

Best Television Sportscaster

Will Manso
The Local 10 sports guru talks straight and is well-sourced with all our teams.

Runners Up
Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Ferraro

Best News Anchorwoman

Nichole Perez
The Local 10 evening co-anchor is a Miami local and FIU grad who formerly worked for the Heat.

Runners Up
Kristi Krueger, Belkis Nerey

Best News Anchorman

Louis Aguirre
The Local 10 man has true superstar vibes – and considering his past work on national English and Spanish-language TV, he should. But he’s a local guy at heart – a Miami native who went to the U. local10.com

Runners Up
Calvin Hughes, Craig Stevens

Best Morning News Anchorman

Eric Yutzy
Local 10’s Yutsy is a well-rounded journalist with past work in sports, and a father of three. local10.com

Runners Up
Calvin Hughes, Enrique Santos

Best Morning News Anchorwoman

Kristin Sanchez
NBC6’s Sanchez studied in Lakeland and worked in Tampa, Orlando and Fort Myers. We’re lucky it’s our part of Florida she landed in. nbcmiami.com

Runners Up
Jacey Birch, Marybel Rodriguez

Best Television Meteorologist/Male

Luke Dorris
The St. Louis native worked around the Midwest before coming to Local 10.

Runners Up
Brandon Orr, John Morales

Best Television Meteorologist/Female

Betty Davis
Davis is great on camera, but we also appreciate her passion for education and the work she does as a mentor. local10.com

Runners Up
Vivian Gonzalez, Julie Durda

Best Morning TV Show

Good Morning America
You like everything else Local 10 does; no surprise you also like their national counterparts.

Runners Up
CBS Morning News, Morning Joe

Best Television News Reporter/Male

Christian De La Rosa
The native of Puerto Rico honed his keen news sense working internationally on big stories. local10.com

Runners Up
Brandon Beyer, Jamie Guirola

Best Television News Reporter/Female

Saira Anwar
Anwar began her journalism career in Minot, North Dakota – today, we appreciate the Local 10 reporter’s journalism skill as much as she undoubtedly appreciates being warm.

Runners Up
Janine Stanwood, Nicole Linsalata

Best Morning Radio Show

The Paul Castronovo Show on Big 105.9
Ably assisted by Heather and Mike, local legend Paul makes us laugh, makes us argue and helps us rock out as he has for more than three decades. big1059.iheart.com

Runners Up
Y100, KVJ Morning Show 97.9

Best Talk Show Host

Evan Golden
He’s everywhere and a lot of fun; the Eye on South Florida host is a true local with a big personality.

Runners Up
Paul Castronovo, Shireen Sandoval

Best Local Lifestyle Blog

Living a Fairytail
Ana and her Maltese pooch, Teddy, travel Florida in search of the coolest spots and the most authentic adventures. livingafairytail.com

Runners Up
The Lauderdale Local, Millennial Miss

Best Local Fashion Designer

Melodie Blaize of sniptease
Cutting up clothing to make new clothing, frequently live while the clothing is being worn? Trust us, you’ve got to see Melodie at work. snipteaseclothing.com

Runners Up
Sophie C Bowman, Lis Castella

Best Photographer

Max Riehn, Maxson Media
Max works with hot brands and figures from Lululemon to Hannah Eden to Briny Boutique. His shots are unique, sexy and always on point. maxsonmedia.com

Runners Up
Golden Palm, Chelsea Gould at Finding Light Photography

Best Local News Station

Channel 10
They’re award winners, and that sure includes awards as Fort Lauderdale Magazine winners as well. local10.com

Runners Up
Channel 7, Channel 6

Best Lawyer

Ingrid Domingues McConville
The sports law and copyright law expert has found himself involved in many high-profile cases and has become an important voice in his field.

Runners Up
Michael Kassower, Matt Gelber

Best Restaurateur

Rosario Argentino
3358 NE 33rd St., 954.652.1185, scolapastabistro.com

Runners Up
Denise Silvano, Axe Hospitality

Best Male Athlete

Jonathan Huberdeau
Hubie doobie doo! It was a record year for the Panthers, and their exciting French-Canadian goal scorer was a big reason why.

Runners Up
Aleksander Barkov, Tyler Herro

Best Female Athlete

Casey Anderson
Flagler Village CrossFit’s Anderson is committed not only to her own health and strength, but to teaching her community about fitness, veganism and living the good, healthy life.

Runners Up
Chloe Kim, Lexi Thompson

Best Dolphins Player

Xavien Howard
Fifteen interceptions in the last two years? That’s what we like to see from our favorite shutdown cornerback.

Runners Up
Christian Wilkins, Jaylen Waddle

Best Heat Player

Jimmy Butler
In a year that saw the Heat strive and overachieve, Jimmy B solidified his superstar, team leader status. nba.com/heat

Runners Up
Edrice “Bam” Adebayo, Tyler Herro

Best Marlins Player

Jazz ChisHolm
You have to go back a few years in Marlins history – a young Miguel Cabrera, perhaps? – to find a young player as exciting and with as much potential as Jazz. And he’s got superstar flair to boot. mlb.com/marlins

Runners Up
Sandy Alcantara

Best Influencer

Teddy the Dog
Ana and her little dog Teddy have adventures and check out cool places. Informative and adorable. livingafairytail.com

Runners Up
Millennial Miss, Sophie Bowman

Best Local Hero

Alex Passakos
Hero? We think that’s a great description for the restaurant, bar and club boss who’s given us such great spots as Booze Garden and Bandoleros Taqueria y Mas.

Runners Up
Sophie Bowman, Governor Ron DeSantis

Best Band

Tasty Vibrations
A bit island, a bit jam band, a bit alternative and totally Floridian, TV is not to be missed live. facebook.com/tastyvibrations

Runners Up
The Copper Tones, Manny & the Rumors

Best Videographer

The Super Agency
Michael Cunniff’s Super Agency is a modern, passionate place full of creativity – and that comes through in their stunning video work.

Runners Up
Gabe Sheffield, @cubanpixel

Best Floridian

Governor Ron Desantis
The Best Of issue is not Thanksgiving dinner, so it’s OK to discuss politics. And Fort Lauderdale Magazine readers were clear: they’re buying what Governor Ron is selling. flgov.com

Runners Up
Sophie Bowman, Alex Passakos

Best DJ

DJ Mike Locke
This DJ brings the party wherever he goes, whatever the event. djmikelocke.com

Runners Up
DJ Sally Boy Curto, DJ ATG

Best Local Radio Station

105.9
Anchored by our Best Morning Show winner The Paul Castronovo Show, and with a lot of other fun personalities throughout the day, this is the station for when you want your amp to go all the way to 11. y100.iheart.com

Runners Up
104.3, 99.9 Kiss Country

Places

Best Tour

Riverfront Gondola Tours
Take the dinner cruise, have the exclusive late-night option – or simply take one of their regular tours and bask in the beauty of our city from the water. riverfrontgondolatours.com

Runners Up
Water Taxi, Luxury Air Tours of South Florida

Best Vacation Rental/Airbnb

Fort Lauderdale Stays
Check out a wide selection of the sorts of homes that make us the paradise we are. 1706 NE 19th St., 754.701.5660, fortlauderdalestays.com

Runners Up
Latitude Key Vacation Rental, The Guest/House Collection

Best College/University

Nova Southeastern University
We continue to be amazed by NSU’s rise to prominence in various academic disciplines, and by its growth. 3301 College Ave., 800.541.6682, nova.edu

Runners Up
Florida Atlantic University, Broward College

Best Place To Take Kids

Museum of Discovery & Science
mods.org

Runners Up
Magic Playhouse, Beach

Best Local Concert Venue

Revolution Live
Big enough to bring in big acts, small enough to make it feel intimate and around long enough that everybody who loves live music in Fort Lauderdale has at least one great story to tell about it – long live the Revolution. 100 SW 3rd Ave., 954.449.1025, jointherevolution.net

Runners Up
Stage 954 – Casino at Dania Beach, Hard Rock

Best Music Festival

Tortuga
What can we say about the ‘Tuga? One spring weekend of awesome country and country-adjacent music on the beach, all to benefit Rock the Ocean’s ocean conservation efforts. 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., tortugamusicfestival.com

Runners Up
Audacity, Ultra Music Festival

Best Arts/Crafts Festival

Las Olas Art Fair
The fest shuts down Las Olas a couple times a year for a fun, diverse selection of art. 600 E Las Olas Blvd., lasolasboulevard.com

Runners Up
Indie Craft Bazaar, FatVillage Art Walk

Best Swimming Pool/Park

International Swimming Hall of Fame
This has always been a great local landmark, and now with its massive redevelopment – check out those space-age diving boards – it’s better than ever.

Runners Up
Tidal Cove, Pompano Aquatics Center

Best Place to Volunteer

FLIPANY
The health, wellness and physical activity organization goes into communities with an important message and some great programs. flipany.com

Runners Up
Humane Society of Broward County, Jack & Jill

Best Nightclub

The Angeles
A converted historic church makes for one of the most unique settings around for amazing club nights. 441 NE 3rd Ave.theangelesftl.com

Runners Up
Hunter’s, SWAY Nightclub

Best Outdoor Space

PATIO AT CHOPS + Hops
The new park offers communal spaces, event spaces and a spot that is truly the community’s. 702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
Las Olas Oceanside Park, Birch State Park

Best Park

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Our Old Florida oasis at Sunrise and A1A has been treasured by generations of Fort Lauderdale residents and continues to be treasured today.
3109 E Sunrise Blvd., 954.564.4521, floridastateparks.org/HughTaylorBirch

Runners Up
Holiday Park, Las Olas Oceanside Park

Best Movie Theater

CLASSIC Gateway
The grand dame of Fort Lauderdale movie theaters opened in the 1950s and still has diverse, interesting cinema – and the popcorn is still amazing. 1820 E Sunrise Blvd., fliff.com/gateway

Runners Up
AMC, Auto Nation IMAX at MODS

Best Event

Poolside Pop-Ups by Rock N Roll Tequila
Follow them on socials or keep your eyes peeled for those little guitar-shaped bottles – maybe you’ll find the next big party. rocknrolltequila.com

Runners Up
Fur the Love Pet Fest, Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival

Best Museum

Museum of Discovery & Science
Inspiring kids towards a love of science as it has for decades, MODS continues to be an inspiration. 401 SW 2nd St., mods.org

Runners Up
NSU Art Museum, Bonnet House

Best Dog Park

Bark Park at Snyder Park
It’s got a dog exercise area and a lake for them to swim in – can’t beat that with a fetching stick. 3299 SW 4th Ave., 954.828.4585, fortlauderdale.gov

Runners Up
Barkyard, Holiday Park

Best Bridge

E Clay Shaw Jr Bridge – 17th Street Causeway
When it comes to Intracoastal drawbridges, your opinion is clear: go big or go home.

Runners Up
Las Olas Boulevard Bridge, Swing Bridge/11th Ave.

Best Place To Watch The Sunset

The Modern Castle
This Latitude Key vacation rental property features eight bedrooms, 35-foot ceilings, 85-inch flatscreens, a sort of Versailles-meets-Ballers architectural style and, one,imagines, lovely sunset views.

Runners Up
Coconuts, Riverfront Gondola Tours

Best Hotel

Lago Mar Beach Club and Resort
As popular with locals as it is with tourists, this is an elegant but carefree beach gem. 1700 S Ocean Ln., 954.523.6511, lagomar.com

Runners Up
Conrad, W Fort Lauderdale

Best Elementary/Middle School

Bethany Christian School
There’s a real family atmosphere at this Rio Vista school. 615 SE 9th St., 954.522.2554, bcsftl.org

Runners Up
Bayview Elementary, St. Anthony

Best High School

St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Tons of national merit scholars, a rigorous Catholic education – and we hear their football team’s not bad, either. 2801 SW 12th St., 954.581.0700, aquinas-sta.org

Runners Up
Cardinal Gibbons, Pine Crest

Best Luxury Condo Building

Auberge
The building that redefined oceanfront Fort Lauderdale luxury remains an incredible place to live. 2200 N Ocean Blvd., aubergeresorts.com/aubergebeach

Runners Up
Sunrise Harbor Luxury Apartments, Las Olas Grand

Best Date Night

Chops + Hops
702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
Riverfront Gondola Tours, Ann’s Florist

Best Building

Sunrise Harbor Luxury Apartment Building
These luxury apartments with Intracoastal dock space have that true Lauderdale wow factor. 1030 Seminole Dr., 954.667.6700, sunriseharborftlauderdale.com

Runners Up
NOVO Las Olas, Society Las Olas

Best Mural

American Flag at Chops + Hops
702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
Beach King in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 70′ 3D Heron By PEETA in Port Everglades

Best Waterfront Wedding Venue

The Modern Castle
The great beachfront landmark is a bright, tropical, quirky place for a special day.

Runners Up
The Grateful Palate Catering & Events, Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach

Best Classic Wedding Venue

Bonnet House
The whimsical, tropical beauty of this fantastic landmark has, among other things, been a Fort Lauderdale wedding destination for generations. We say, long may that continue. 900 N Birch Rd., bonnethouse.org

Runners Up
Lauderdale Yacht Club, The Wilder

Best Nonprofit Fundraiser

Gilda’s Club – Jet Cruise en Rouge
It’s cabaret for a cause with great food, great drinks and outstanding entertainment. gildasclubsouthflorida.org/events/jet-cruise-en-rouge/

Runners Up
Chefs Up Front, Flip Flops on the Dock by Jack & Jill

Best Place To Work

Chops + Hops
702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
Latitude Key Vacation Rentals, Ann’s Florist & Coffee Bar

Best Girls Night Out

Chops + Hops
702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
Royal Peacock Dance Studio, Ann’s Florist & Coffee Bar

Best Kids Camp

Funky Fish
Get kids into the fun of the ocean with snorkeling and boogie boarding while they also learn about ocean conservation and clean-ups. 505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., funkyfishoceancamp.com

Runners Up
Camp Live Oak, Museum of Discovery & Science

Best Place To Book A Staycation

Latitude Key Vacation Rentals
Want to stay in a Lauderdale home that’s not your own and live a little life of luxury? They’ll hook you up.
latitudekey.com

Runners Up
W Fort Lauderdale, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

Most Unique Night Out

Chops + Hops
702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
Royal Peacock Dance Studio, Riverfront Gondola Tours

Most Instagrammable Place

Chops + Hops
702 NE 1st Ave., 954.247.1687, chopsandhopsfl.com

Runners Up
The Modern Castle, Ann’s Florist & Coffee Bar

Health & Beauty

Best Wellness Therapy or Medical Spa

The Botox Lady
She’s the lady with the goods! In Fort Lauderdale, there’s only one place to go for botox. 918 NE 26th Ave., 833.352.6869, thebotoxlady.com

Runners Up
Amaira Med Spa, Cryo You

Best Dermatologist

Mark Bernhardt, MD
Dermatology is one of the most important medical specialties in South Florida; Dr Bernhardt has been a trusted name for more than 30 years. 1601 E Broward Blvd., 954.463.3421, browardcodermatology.com

Runners Up
Z Roc, Skin Center

Best Dentist

JJ Dental
From the basics to services such as cosmetic implants, Invisalign and Suresmile, this is a practice with a family ethos and a track record of results. 30 NE 3rd St., 954.463.7262, jjdentalpractice.com

Runners Up
Dream Smile, All Smiles

Best Vet

Gentle Care Animal Hospital
Have peace of mind knowing your furry family member is getting the best possible care. 1020 E Broward Blvd., 954.524.1111, gentle-hospital.edan.io

Runners Up
Southport, Seiler Animal Hospital

Best Doctor

Dr. William Leone
The hip and knee specialist knows the latest research and gives patients the most modern care. holycrossleonecenter.com

Runners Up
Dr. Beth Cooper DC, Dr. John Limperis

Best Personal Trainer

Lucky Pericles of Lucks Fitness
The name may be Lucky, but the ethos is all hard work. Pericles’ boot camp workouts, done mostly in Mickel Park in Wilton Manors, will get you in the shape you want to be in. lucksfitness.com

Runners Up
Amy Gol of Challenge, Mariah Vee

Best Physical Therapist

XL Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
Satisfied clients include Fort Lauderdale resident and former FSU and NFL quarterback Danny Kanell, and former Marlin Juan Pierre. Hey, if it’s good enough for those guys. 2001 NE 48th St., 954.491.6620, xlphysicaltherapy.com

Runners Up
Physical Therapist Group of Florida, Aries Physical Therapy

Best Pain Management Office

Anthony Giuffrida, MD
Dr. Giuffrida is an expert in one of the most important and growing fields of medicine today. Quality of life is the goal. 3000 Bayview Dr., 954.567.1332, cantorspinecenter.com

Runners Up
Florida Spine & Sport Specialists, Cryo You

Best Hair Implant Specialist

Dr. Glenn Charles
As the satisfied customers show, Dr Charles and his team create natural, attractive hair restoration. charlesmedicalgroup.com/span>

Runner Up
Natural Hair Transplants, Dr. Brett Bolton, DO

Best CrossFit

Aspire Sports Lab
Aspire mixes the science of fitness with the sweat and adrenaline of CrossFit. 62 SW 5th Ct., Pompano Beach, aspiresportslab.com

Runners Up
Flagler Village CrossFit, Lucks Fitness

Best Gym

Challenge Fitness
They will work you hard – challenge you, if you will- with well-thought-out group personal training. 2036 N Dixie Hwy., Wilton Manors, challengefitnessllc.com

Runners Up
Pure Barre, Rise Athletics & Wellness

Best Cycle Studio

Cycleward
This high-energy studio even has a program that lets high school students cycle free all summer. 6161 N Federal Hwy., cyclewardstudio.com

Runners Up
Ride Element, Spenga

Best Yoga/Pilates Studio

Club Pilates Fort Lauderdale East
Modern, comfortable and with a great selection of instructors, it’s a studio for seasoned pros and beginners. 1489 SE 17th St., 954.440.8006, clubpilates.com

Runners Up
Yoga Joint, Sol Yoga

Best Orthodontist

Benedetti Orthodontist
Parents will marvel at the state-of-the-art treatments; kids will be put at ease by the friendly surroundings and staff. 3025 E Commercial Blvd., fortlauderdaleortho.com

Runners Up
Dr. Chris Freeman, JJ Dental

Best Spa

Amaira Med Spa
1213 E Las Olas Blvd., amairamedspa.com

Runners Up
Spatopia Massage, Sugar Skincare Studio

Best Barbershop

Carl’s
It’s got an old-timey vibe but modern service and great results. Several locations, atcarlsbarbershop.com

Runners Up
Mankind, The Barbers

Best Hair Salon

Autumn Markley Salon
Autumn and the team are passionate about the work and deliver stunning results. 1027 E Sunrise Blvd., autumnmarkleysalon.com

Runners Up
Beauty by Eda, Fort Lauderdale Hair, Hair Color, Hair Extensions Salon

Best Fitness Classes

Pure Barre
The barre studio offers a number of different classes and help for beginners. 2408 N Federal Hwy., purebarre.com

Runners Up
The Royal Peacock Dance & Fitness Studio, Challenge Fitness

Best Place To Get Fillers/Injections

Amaira Med Spa
Brazilian butt lifts, dermal fillers and everything in between – Amaira has skilled professionals in a safe, professional environment.
1213 E Las Olas Blvd., amairamedspa.com

Runners Up
The Botox Lady, Absolute Aesthetics

Best Nail Salon

Floreana Nail Spa
A commitment to safe, healthy product goes hand in hand with meticulous attention to detail. 274 N Federal Hwy., 954.870.5094, floreananails.com

Runners Up
Tiffany Beauty Spa, Toi

Best Hearing Specialist

Janine Ramirez, Hear Again America
The hearing aid specialist is part of a team that’s up on all the constantly improving technologies in the world of hearing aids. 1739A E Commercial Blvd., hearagainamerica.com

Runners Up
Dr. Kendall Hanft, Hearing Center of Broward & Palm Beach

Best Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Michael Frederick
Dr. Frederick considers the whole person, listens – and is a gifted surgeon who produces amazing results. lespaplasticsurgery.com

Runners Up
Dr. Harry Moon, Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera

Motors

Best Boat Dealer

HMY Yachts
They’re big, they’re experts and they’ve got a deep, deep bench of new and used yachts. 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Suite B, 954.650.3706, hmy.com

Runners Up
Denison, David Walters Yachts

Best Boats

Viking Yachts
Elegant and timeless, with styles for any pleasure cruiser or avid fisherman, Viking boats are as seaworthy as their Norse namesakes. 2100 Avenue B, #1, Riviera Beach, 561.493.2828, vikingyachts.com

Runners Up
Grady-White, Intrepid

Best Yacht Broker

Mike Scalisi
The HMY man knows the business and works for his clients. 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Suite B, 954.650.3706, hmy.com

Runners Up
Peter Pavkovich, Grant Henderson

Best Boat Retailer

Nautical Ventures
If this superstore doesn’t have it, it’s probably not worth having on your boat. And they’ve got the knowledgeable staff to help you even if this is your first boat-ownership rodeo.

Runners Up
Boat Kings, MarineMax

Best Waterman

Captain Lee Rosbach
The Below Deck star gets everywhere these days – he even showed up singing “Friends In Low Places” when the Masked Singer Live tour came to the Broward Center. But beyond it all, he’s still at heart a man who knows his way around a vessel.

Runners Up
Kevin Grogin, Ed Waterman

Best Fishing Charter

Hook Me Up Charters
Whether it’s South Florida or the Bahamas, Hook Me Up knows where they’re biting. hookmeupcharters.com

Runners Up
Good Hit Sportfishing, Fishing Headquarters

Best Marina

Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center
It’s big enough to have whatever your yacht needs. Oh, and there’s even a great restaurant on site. 2029 SW 20th St., shmarinas.com

Runners Up
Sunrise Harbor Marina, Bahia Mar

Best Yacht Brokerage

Denison Yacht Sales
This family-operated company has been in the market for a long time; the Denison name means something in the industry. denisonyachtsales.com

Runners Up
Moran Yacht & Ship, Woods & Associates

Best Car Dealership

Happy Car Sales
Straightforward used car sales with a wide variety of options. 203 W State Rd 84, 954.745.9599, happycarsflorida.com

Runners Up
Phil Smith Acura, Holman Motorcars

Services

Best Retirement Community

John Knox Village
One of the Fort Lauderdale area’s most recognized names, John Knox Village offers peace of mind – but frankly, also lots of fun and enjoyment for active seniors. 651 SW 6th St., Pompano Beach, 954.783.4040, johnknoxvillage.com

Runners Up
Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale, Williamsburg Landing

Best Financial Advisor/Group

The Heller Group/Justin R. Heller
Personalized and based on your wants and needs, the Heller Group gives tailored service. fa.ml.com/florida/fort-lauderdale/the-heller-group/

Runners Up
Global Wealth Management, Michael Fuentes

Best Workspaces

Tippy
Through it’s Tippy app, this tech company wants to revolutionize tipping and get service professionals paid more. That sounds like the sort of place that would also be really fun to work at. 2755 E Oakland Park, Blvd., #300, meettippy.org

Runners Up
General Provision, Advanced Stucco

Best Interior Designer

Jewel Toned interiors
3323 W Commercial Blvd., Suite E220, 954.774.9565, jeweltoned.com

Runners Up
Mara Danika, Keri Feeney

Best Developer

Stiles
What else is there to say about Stiles? They’re national, but in Fort Lauderdale, they’re a major part of the look, style and development of our growing city.
201 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.627.9300, stiles.com

Runners Up
Sky Werk Development Inc, The Related Group

Best Development Company

Stiles Corporation
201 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.627.9300, stiles.com

Runners Up
Sky Werk Development Inc, The Related Group

Best Real Estate Group

The Building Buyer
In the wild world of South Florida real estate, the Building Buyer team knows how to navigate tricky areas like probate. They’re pros who help you sleep easy.
800 E Broward Blvd., Ste. 700, 954.478.6769, thebuildingbuyer.com

Runners Up
Emerald Group, D’Angelo Realty Group

Best Realtor

Alex Smythe
The Fort Lauderdale native has a recently sold portfolio that reads like a Who’s Who of the most luxurious new condo buildings in the city, plus a good mix of high-end single family homes. He knows the area, and he delivers for clients. 709 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.471.9098, alexsmytherealty.com

Runners Up
Chad Bishop, Marie Kennedy

Best Mural Artist

Aaron Bodden/AAKABO
Aaron Karl Boden – aka Aakabo – has his work on shirts, on murals, in sculpture and in locations such as the Chops + Hops patio. (Check out Bigfoot there.) facebook.com/Aaron-Karl-Bodden

Runners Up
Christian Feneck, Lori Pratico

Best Car Wash

Majestic Car Wash
Seat cleaning, waxing, detailing – pretty much everything, along with the standard wash, is on offer here. And hey ladies, stop in on Tuesdays for 10 percent off. 2781 N Federal Hwy., 954.568.9450, majesticcarwashflorida.com

Runners Up
Sparkling Image, Spin

Best Ad Agency

Bellio Digital
The eLearning specialists are steeped in the world of web design and development. 954.225.5743, belliodigital.com

Runners Up
The Super Agency, Green Cardigan

Best Teacher

Michele Laudanno
As a school literacy coach, the Eagle Point Elementary teacher does what has become recognized as one of the most vital teaching jobs out there. 100 Indian Trace, Weston, 754.323.5500

Runners Up
Sara Haynes, Meagan Cullins

Best Networking Group

Emerge Broward
If you’re a young, community-minded professional, this is the place to get involved and meet people. Plus, they throw some excellent parties. 305.332.6688, emergebroward.org

Runners Up
Leadership Broward, Greater Fort Lauderdale GLCC

Best PR Agency

The Super Agency
With a client list that goes from luxury cars and yachts to medical to law to wine, this versatile firm knows how to build a brand around trust if that’s needed or around sexy if that’s the brief. 200 SW 1st Ave., 305.209.3666, thesuperagency.com

Runners Up
Duree & Company, Adept Public Relations

Best Pharmacist

Marc Leach from Las Olas Chemist
In the heart of the city, Marc and the team take care of people’s needs – which is hugely needed as downtown and Las Olas fill with more residents. 1211 E Las Olas Blvd., 954.462.4166

Runners Up
Sean Yates, Tom Dobry

Best Interior Design Firm

Jewel Toned Interiors
They do everything from residential and hospitality to corporate and healthcare with an eye towards the modern, light and Floridian. 3323 W Commercial Blvd., Suite E220, 954.466.1337, jeweltoned.com

Runners Up
Allied Kitchen & Bath, Keri Feeney Home

Best Architecture Firm

Building Ingenuity Architecture & Design
At the edge of architecture and technology, this company offers style and solutions. 305.302.8724, buildingingenuity.com

Runners Up
FSMY Architects & Planners, Tuthill Architecture

Best Law Firm

DM Visa Law
In our international city, it’s good to have an immigration law team on hand. This women-led firm offers years of experience in visa and immigration law. 1600 S Federal Hwy., #590, 954.489.0009, dmlawfl.com

Runners Up
Weinstein Legal, Gelber Law Group

Best Sports Team

Florida Panthers
The best regular-season record! A playoff series win! Hosts of the 2023 NHL All-Star game! There have been, shall we say, many lean years for Panthers fans. But this team’s star continues to rise. nhl.com/panthers

Runners Up
Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat

Best Funeral Director

Brianna Rutherford
The manager at Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens leads a team that’s experienced in navigating people through what can be a confusing process at a difficult time. They welcome diversity and are familiar with all backgrounds and cultures in South Florida. 2401 SW 64th Ave., 954.792.9360

Runners Up
Bernie McIntee, Fred Hunter

Best Landscaping Company

Cutting 2 Grow
The jungle can take over fast in South Florida, so you’d better have some pros on the case. Cutting2grow handles homes and businesses, big and small. 954.909.3014, cutting2grow.com

Runners Up
Natural Art, Suncoast