BEST 2017
MAY/JUNE 2017 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 49
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Best New Residential Development ––
Belleview Place
Located two miles south of downtown Clearwater in the
picturesque spot where railroad magnate Henry Plant built
the historic Belleview Biltmore Hotel, this resort-style gated
community is currently under construction. The hotel’s
lobby and original 35 rooms are being restored and will
reopen as the Belleview Inn. 275 Belleview Blvd., Belleair,
(727) 469-7070.
Best Dinner and Show ––
Show Palace Dinner Theatre
For an evening of nostalgia, your best bet is Show Palace
Dinner Theatre in Hudson. Its first-class productions, quality
food and reasonable prices make it the place to go for a full
evening of entertainment. Plus, owner doo wop legend
Tommy Mara may make a surprise appearance.
16128 U.S. Highway 19, Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
Best Private Event Facility ––
The Palace Grand
For weddings, corporate functions or special events, the
Palace Grand in Spring Hill has two tasteful dining rooms, the
Grand Ballroom and the Palace Loft. The staff’s goal is to offer
graceful dining in an atmosphere of elegance. This banquet
and entertainment facility provides features such as an outside
gazebo and bridal suite to make your event special.
275 Della Court, Spring Hill, (352) 688-3390.
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,
full-service 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 Catering to Go –– 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 now available for
take-out at their adjacent Marketplace.1465 S. Fort Harrison Ave.,
Suite 105, Clearwater, (727) 447-4497.
Best Special Event Venue ––
Fort Harrison Hotel
This beautifully restored hotel has served as a hub for the
community since the 1920s. Its exquisite ballrooms and firstclass
food service make it ideal for any type of special event.
210 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, (727) 467-5500.
Best Hardscaping ––
Tampa Bay Ponds and Rocks
Tampa Bay Ponds and Rocks, owned by George and Melody
Ruiz since 2001, is known for its landscape rocks and ponds.
Their store is filled with landscaping needs and natural
looking ponds with waterfalls, misters, aquatic plants,
turtle, koi and goldfish. 2001 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 738-4974.
Best Drive to Vacation ––
Savannah, Georgia
Getting to this mecca of Southern hospitality is half the
fun. Once you arrive, you can visit historic attractions,
such as the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder Juliette
Gordon Low, contemporary art at the Jepson Center for the
Arts, impromptu performances by artists at City Market
and 19th and 20th century art at the Telfair Academy. Visit
Savannah, P.O. Box 1628, Savannah, Georgia, 31402, or
1 (877)-SAVANNAH.
Best Hospital –– Tampa General
Known nationally for its cardiac care, Tampa General Hospital
offers diagnostic testing, vascular interventions and heart
transplants using the latest treatment options. U.S. News
& World Report named Tampa General the Best Hospital in
Tampa Bay and recognized it as one of America’s top 50
hospitals for 2016-17 in six specialties: cardiology and heart
surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and
GI surgery, nephrology, pulmonology and urology.
1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, (813) 844-7000.
Best Sports Pub ––
Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub
Since 1982, owners Kathie and Steve Jefferis have been famous
for their delicious pizza, Greek salads and more that can be
eaten indoors, or outside on their dog-friendly patio. The
deck is heated during the winter months. You’ll enjoy drinks
from their two bars while listening to live entertainment or
watching sports on one of their many television sets that have
all the sports packages. 2901 Alternate U.S. Highway 19 N.,
Palm Harbor, (727) 772-7060.
Best Signs and Displays ––
Skyline Suncoast Displays
Skyline Suncoast Displays, as trade show experts, offer full
service from creation to construction including storage,
shipping, installation and dismantling of trade show displays.
They can accommodate any size and budget for pop-ups,
banner stands, panel systems, fabric structures and other
modular exhibit systems. 5338 W. Crenshaw St., Tampa,
(813) 287-0002.