*Bold denotes first-place winner.

Automotive

Best Car Dealership New or Used

Ideal Classic Cars Venice ToyotaGettel HyundaiNissan of Venice

Best Car Repair

Pit Stop Auto Repair ShopFirestone Complete Auto Care

Best Car Wash

Eager Beaver Car WashTouch of Class Car WashSpeedy Clean Car Wash

Best Oil Change

Grease MonkeyThe Tire Choice & Total Car Care

Best Tires

The Tire Choice & Total Car Care

Entertainment

Best Bounce / Trampoline

Sky Zone

Best Bowling

BowlandAMF Venice Lanes

Best Escape Room

Escape Port CharlotteGR8 Escape Challenge

Best Family Entertainment

BowlandHeadPinz Entertainment CenterAMF Venice LanesBig Cat Habitat

Best Fishing Charter Boat

Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters

Best Golf Course

Myakka Pines Golf ClubThe Cove of Rotonda Golf Center

Best Laser Tag

Stealth Mobile Laser Tag

Best Mini Golf

Waterford Golf ClubAlico Family Golf

Best Movie Theater

B&B TheatresRegal Town Center - Port Charlotte

Food/Restaurant

Best American

Farlow's on the WaterBrewBurgers

Best Australian

Outback Steakhouse

Best Bakery

Simply Yum YumAbbe's Donut NookPublix

Best Bar

SandBar Tiki & GrilleNav-A-Gator Bar & GrillRicaltini's Bar and Grille

Best Barbecue

Wallys Southern Style BBQGold Rush BBQSonny's BBQDarrell's Restaurant

Best Beer Selection

IceHouse PubOff The Wagon Brewery & Kitchen

Best Bloody Mary

Nokomo's Sunset HutNav-A-Gator Bar & Grill

Best Breakfast

Blu' Island BistroDenny'sFirst WatchSpinnakers Café

Best Brewery

3 Bridges BrewingFat Point Brewing

Best Brunch

Zeke's Uptown Bar & Grill

Best Buffet

China BuffetGolden Corral

Best Burgers

BrewBurgersCulver'sFive Guys

Best Caribbean

Suncoast CaféPatsy Caribbean Delight

Best Caterer

Blu' Island Bistro

Best Chinese

Ping's Chinese & SushiChina BuffetChina Wok

Best Cocktails

Daiquiri DeckNav-A-Gator Bar & Grill

Best Coffee

Coffee Cafe Dunkin' DonutsStarbucks

Best Cuban

Suncoast CaféMojos Real Cuban

Best Deli / Sandwich

Shark Bites DeliJersey Mike's SubsPublix

Best Dessert

Super Day Express

Best Diner

John Ski's House of Breakfast and LunchMetro Diner

Best Family-Friendly

Nokomo's Sunset Hut

Best Fine Dining

Flynn's on Venice AveRosebuds Steak & Seafood HouseThe Perfect Caper

Best German

Taste Of Europe Bistro

Best Greek

Venice Ale HouseAcropolis Greek Taverna

Best Grouper

Crow's Nest Restaurant & MarinaNav-A-Gator Bar & GrillFins at Sharkey's

Best Happy Hour

Rosebuds Steak & Seafood HouseCarrabba's Italian GrillNav-A-Gator Bar & Grill

Best Healthy Options

Café Evergreen

Best Hibachi

Fugu Hibachi & SushiShogun Japanese SteakhouseKumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Best Ice Cream / Yogurt/Gelato

Scoops Ice CreamCiao GelatoWorking Cow Ice Cream & EateryCulver's

Best Indian

Tikka Indian CuisineFlavors of India

Best Irish

Celtic Ray Public House

Best Italian

Made in ItalyNicola's Italian KitchenCarrabba's Italian Grill

Best Key Lime Pie

Mango Bistro

Best Late-Night Dining

Off The Wagon Brewery & Kitchen

Best Live Entertainment

Pop's Sunset GrillSnook's Bayside Bar & GrillVisani Restaurant and Comedy TheaterOff The Wagon Brewery & Kitchen

Best Lunch

Dockside Waterfront GrillOlive GardenBrewBurgers

Best Margarita

Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & CantinaPlaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & GrillBlue Tequila

Best Mexican / Latin American

Paraiso Mexican Grille and BarPlaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & GrillBlue Tequila

Best Middle Eastern

Bodrum RestaurantEphesus Mediterranean Grill

Best New Restaurant

Thracian Mediterranean GrillMetro DinerShark Bites Deli

Best Outdoor Dining

The Lighthouse GrillSandBar Tiki & GrilleFins at Sharkey's

Best Overall

Chaz 51 BistroCassariano Italian Eatery

Best Pizza

Baci PizzeriaMarco's PizzaBocca Lupo Pizza

Best Pub Fare

British Open PubIceHouse Pub

Best Ribs

Gold Rush BBQSonny's BBQEnglewoods on Dearborne

Best Rooftop Bar

The Wyvern HotelDaiquiri Deck

Best Salad

Beach Road Wine Bar & BistroOlive Garden

Best Seafood

Lock 'N KeyRed Lobster

Best Sports Bar

Bogey's Sports PubBeef 'O' Brady's

Best Steak

Luccarelli's RestaurantPrime Serious SteakOutback Steakhouse

Best Sushi

Star Thai and SushiKumo Japanese Steakhouse & SushiBaiyoke Thai Bistro

Best Tacos

Tacos La FlacaParaiso Mexican Grille and Bar

Best Tapas

Tapas 1

Best Thai

Thai BistroThai CafeBaiyoke Thai Bistro

Best Trivia / Karaoke/Live Entertainment

Pop's Sunset GrillSandBar Tiki & GrilleNav-A-Gator Bar & GrillOff The Wagon Brewery & Kitchen

Best Waterfront Dining

Village BrewhouseFins at Sharkey'sThe Lighthouse Grill

Best Wine Selection

Luccarelli's Restaurant

Best Wings

Chubby'z TavernBeef 'O' Brady'sBuffalo Wings & Rings

Home Services

Best Bath Design

Hill's Kitchen & Bath CreationsHappy Home Services

Best Blinds

Imperial Blind & Shutter

Best Cabinets & Countertops

The Design Center of North PortCabinetree

Best Carpet Cleaning

Happy Home Services

Best Closets

More Space PlaceCloset By Design

Best Doors

GJC Windows & DoorPGT Custom Windows + Doors

Best Electrician

Mister Sparky Electric

Best Energy / Solar/Lighting

Venice Lighting & Fan Design ShowroomFranklin Lighting

Best Fencing

Fence OutletFontanyi Home Improvements

Best Flooring

Tile and Carpet World

Best Furniture

Rattan Wicker & CaneFox FurnitureLeaders Casual Furniture

Best Garage Door

Garage Service Today

Best Handyman Services

Gulf Coast Handyman ServicesHappy Home Services

Best Heating & Cooling

Polar Bear Cooling & HeatingTemperature Patrol

Best Home Remodeling

Happy Home ServicesFontanyi Home Improvements

Best Hot Tubs / Pools

Indigo Swimming Pools and Outdoor LivingClear Blue PoolsPool Doc

Best Interior Design

Decorating Den Interiors

Best Kitchen Design

Hill's Kitchen & Bath CreationsHappy Home ServicesTailored Interiors

Best Landscaping / Lawn Care

The Tree StoreBeltran's Nursery & LandscapeBeautiful BoundariesMurdock Stones

Best Maid Services

Merry Maids of VeniceSimply Spotless by Meghan

Best Mattress Store

1/2 Price MattressMattress Firm

Best Painting Services

Harman Custom Painting

Best Pest Control

Pest Patrol

Best Plumbing

Cool Today

Best Power Washing

Venice Pressure CleaningBest Home Services

Best Roofing & Siding

Suncastle Roofing

Best Tree Care

Brinks Tree ServiceKeys Landscape ServicesSimply Trees

Best Windows

GJC Windows & DoorAbsolute Window & DoorActive Door & Window Company

Personal Services

Best Barbershop

Venice Barbershop

Best Dentist

Venetian DentalDavis & Beyer Dental Health Professionals

Best Dry Cleaner

Sun Country CleanersVenetian Cleaners

Best Fitness Center / Gym

YMCAYoufit Health ClubsPlanet Fitness

Best Florist

Port Charlotte Florist

Best Jeweler

Reflections In GoldCharlotte Jewelry & Watch RepairClassic Creations

Best Nail Salon

Best NailsTip Top Nails & Spa

Best Nutrition / Weight Loss Center

Biotek Center For Weight Loss

Best Optical Center

Miracle EyeOptical Outlets

Best Salon

Avenue Hair DesignRazor's EdgeLenka Hair Salon

Best Spa

Spago Day Spa

Best Urgent Care

MedExpress Urgent CareMillennium Physician Group

Best Veterinary Clinic

Marano Animal Hospital

Best Yoga Studio / Barre

Body By Barre