SRQ magazine recently announced its 2023 “Best of SRQ” winners. SRQ readers set records, with 104,395 votes for their hometown favorites. Voting for the 15th annual competition took place over the course of four weeks, covering numerous categories such as favorite local eats, shopping, and hotspots. More than 40 Lakewood Ranch businesses or partners were honored, including those from Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Ranch Nites’ food trucks, and Farmers’ Market vendors!
Waterside Place Tenants:
Best Local Burger – Forked at Waterside
Best Local French Fries – Forked at Waterside
Best New Local Restaurant – Forked at Waterside
Best Local Breakfast – Forked at Waterside
Best Local Brunch – Forked at Waterside
Best Local Salad – Forked at Waterside
Best Local Alfresco Dining – Good Liquid Brewing Company
Best Local Korean – Kore Steakhouse
Best Local Brewery – Good Liquid Brewing Company
Best Local Coffee Shop – O & A Coffee and Supply
Best Local Juices + Smoothies – Crop Juice
Best Fitness Coach/ Studio – BODYBAR Pilates – Lakewood Ranch
Best Mani/Pedi – PAINT Nail Bar
Best New Business in 2023 – Forked at Waterside
Best Legal Firm – Williams Parker Attorneys at Law
Main Street Tenants:
Best Local Happy Hour – Grove
Best Wine Shop – Fine Wine & Tastings on Main
Best Local Bike Shop – Village Bikes
Best Fitness Coach/ Studio – Barre3, Main Street Lakewood Ranch
Best Eyecare Practice – InFocus Family Eyecare
Best Pool Contractor – Waterscapes Pools and Spas
Regular Food Trucks:
Best Local Food Truck – The Maine Line Food Truck
Best Local Food Truck – Mouthole Bbq
Best Local Food Truck – Big Blue Grilled Cheese
Best Local Food – Clean Plate SRQ
Best Local Pizza – Cornerstone and Company
Farmers Market Vendors:
Best Local Bread – Bread Bandits
Best Local Bread – Rendez-Vous French Bakery
Other Affiliations/ Miscellaneous:
Best Local Farmers’ Market – The Farmer’s Market at Lakewood Ranch
Best Local Farm – Honeyside Farms
Best Local Florist – Mindful Blooms Farm
Best Hospital – Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Best Nursing Home – Grand Living At Lakewood Ranch
Best Local Arts Organization – West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
Best Performing Arts Organization – West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
Best Performing Arts Organization – Asolo Repertory Theatre
Best Local Festival – Bradenton Blues Fest
Best Private School – Out of Door Academy
Best Private Golf Course – Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
Best Local Home Builder – Neal Communities, John Cannon Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Best Local Chamber – Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
Best New Home Community – Windward by Neal Communities