Best Interior Designer
–– Suzan Decker Ross at Decker Ross Interiors
Suzan Decker Ross opened Decker Ross Interiors in 1993.
Since then, it has been recognized as an award-winning, fullservice
interior design firm specializing in residential and
commercial design. Suzan is our area’s “Design Guru” for
projects of any size. 1445 Court St., Clearwater, (727) 442-9996.
Best International Dining
–– Clear Sky on Cleveland
Located in downtown Clearwater across from the Nancy and
David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, this restaurant features the
food styles of worldwide cultures and a great selection of
wines and cocktails. 418 Cleveland St., Clearwater,
(727) 754-7244.
Best Landscaper –– Belleair Palms
Florida native landscaper extraordinaire Bob Deegan has been
designing and installing the area’s best residential foliage for
more than a decade. He offers a variety of services, including
computer-assisted designs, along with maintenance and
installation of projects of all sizes, (727) 442-9872.
Best Leather Repair –– J&M Shoe Repair
You can trust your shoes and other leather goods to Joe. His
repairs are top notch and he will make your shoes look brand
new. 1107 Main St. (State Road 580), Dunedin,
(727) 733-1592.
Best Local Brewery
–– Cotee River Brewing Company
Cotee River Brewing Company is New Port Richey’s first
brewery and brews on site. Their signature beers include 23
Mile IPA, Main Street Pale Ale, Market Fresh Wheat, River’s
Bend Irish Red, Enchantment Park Port and Blackwater
Stout, to name a few. They serve locally handcrafted wine
from Aspirations Winery in Clearwater. Cotee River offers
entertainment on weekends. 5760 Main St., New Port Richey,
(727) 807-6806.
Best Local Dining Club
–– The Tampa Bay Food & Wine Society
Local gourmands and wine aficionados enjoy drinking and
dining with this exclusive, membership-only club, which
holds its dinners, wine seminars and other events throughout
the Tampa Bay area. They dine at the area’s fine restaurants,
enjoying multi-course wine-paired meals that are created
exclusively for them. (727) 791-4800.
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Best Interior Designer
–– Suzan Decker Ross
Best Local Politician –– Chris Sprowls
Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls, R-Clearwater,
represents District 65 in northern Pinellas County, and has
been a member of the state House of Representatives since
2014. He has set a fine example for others by striving to better
our community through involvement and dedication.
Best Local TV Business Program
–– Suncoast Business Journal
Geoff Simon hosts the Suncoast Business Journal on WEDUPBS.
Each interview reveals the background and motivations
of key business leaders in the Tampa Bay area. The show is
insightful and entertaining.
Best Lunch and Takeout Market –– Wildflower Café
In addition to its popular indoor and outdoor dining,
Wildflower Café’s delicious signature soups, entrée salads,
sandwiches, baked goods and more are available for takeout
at their adjacent Marketplace. 1465 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Suite
105, Clearwater, (727) 447-4497.
Best Massage Therapist –– Deborah Karlan
This woman has magic hands to match her encyclopedic
knowledge of the body. An incredible healer, she can relieve
whatever aches or pains you may have. Her Wellness From
Within office is at 2158 Drew St. in Clearwater, (727) 641-8979.
Best Medi-Spa –– PureLife Medi-Spa
Dr. Joe and Elif Fitzgerald’s CoolSculpting, Morpheus8
microneedling and other advanced services performed by
professionally trained staff make its spa clients look and feel
at the top of their game. 12442 Indian Rocks Road, Largo,
(727) 595-3400.
Best Mediterranean Cuisine –– Cafe Sahara
Everything at Cafe Sahara is homemade and can be eaten
there or taken to go. The Lebanese owner and chef makes
phenomenal pitas, kebabs and both meat and vegetarian pies.
The desserts are awesome. 1901 W. Bay Drive, Largo,
(727) 216-6221.
Best Menswear –– Greiner’s
This downtown Tampa institution has been providing
high quality men’s clothing and accessories to the fashion
conscious for four decades. Their unmatched service and
wardrobe savvy gives their clients poise and confidence.
Greiner’s Fine Men’s Clothing is located at 117 W. Whiting
St. in Tampa, (813) 226-3207; and 45 S. Palm Ave. in Sarasota,
(941) 388-7113.
COURTESY OF RUTH ECKERD HALL
COURTESY OF RUTH ECKERD HALL