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

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.

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