Best Glass Art Museum
–– Imagine Museum
This stunning collection of American art glass from its
beginning in the 1960s until now is expertly displayed in this
building that is dedicated to glass artists. There is always
something new to see here, and they continue to add to their
collections. 1901 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, (727) 300-1700.
Best Grouper Sandwich –– Frenchy’s Rockaway
Grill, Frenchy’s Original Cafe, Frenchy’s Saltwater
Cafe, Frenchy’s South Beach and Frenchy’s
Outpost Bar & Grill
You’ll feel like you are on an endless vacation in paradise
at these popular seafood restaurants. Frenchy brings in the
grouper on his own boats, so what they serve is always
fresh-from-the-Gulf. Order it grilled, blackened or fried.
Clearwater Beach locations are at Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill,
7 Rockaway St., (727) 446-4844; Frenchy’s Cafe at 41 Baymont
St., (727) 446-3607; Frenchy’s Saltwater Cafe at 419 Poinsettia
Ave., (727) 461-6295; and at Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe at
351 S. Gulfview Blvd., (727) 441-9991. In Dunedin, Frenchy’s
Outpost Bar & Grill is at 466 Causeway Blvd., (727) 286-6139.
Best Hair Salon –– LaPosh Salon
This is one of our perpetual winners where talented
professionals focus on your hair and makeup. The salon’s
well-earned reputation comes from serving clients’ beauty
needs at its Northwood Plaza location for nearly 30 years.
2566 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, (727) 726-1600.
Best Hamburgers –– Burger Monger
Thanks to a choice of more than 40 fresh, gourmet and unique
toppings, having a burger your way couldn’t be easier. But
the real secret to the popularity of this local chain with five
locations is that they use only top-quality Japanese Akaushi
beef to set them apart from the others. From freshly cut French
fries to Häagen-Dazs ice cream milkshakes, Jake Hickton and
his energetic team have set a new standard for hamburgers
and salads. 2454 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater,
(727) 726-4001; 10412 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa,
(813) 968-6860; 1656 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Wesley Chapel,
(813) 991-4242; 3838 W. Neptune St., Tampa, (813) 254-0290;
1325 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 592-4206.
Best Health Care Provider –– Empath Health
As a nonprofit, integrated network of care, Empath Health
and its Suncoast Hospice support anyone facing chronic or
advanced illness, as it helps patients to live as comfortably
and meaningfully as possible, while offering assistance
to caregivers and families in need. 5771 Roosevelt Blvd.,
Clearwater, (727) 467-7423.
Best Health Program –– Dr. César Lara
Dr. Lara’s mission is to help his patients maintain a healthy
lifestyle through the use of his weight management programs
or his bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. With more
than 25 years of experience, Dr. Lara is available to help you
achieve your goals. He has offices in Clearwater, Dunedin,
Tampa and St. Petersburg, (727) 446-3021.
Best History Museum –– Dunedin History Museum
The Dunedin Historical Society’s displays of local and Florida
history, including access to the Dunedin Times newspaper from
1924-1965, as well as first-class topical changing exhibits, are
housed in a former train station that is the museum’s home.
349 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 736-1176.
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Best Philanthropists
–– Steve and Nancy Westphal
Best Homebuilder
–– Windstar Homes
This firm has been building the finest homes in Tampa Bay
for more than two decades. Its employees are masters of
innovation, and they deliver as promised, (813) 349-2755.
Best Home Delivery
–– Instead of Flowers
These meals are delivered ready to heat and eat without any
additional work. The quality cannot be topped. We send them
to our favorite people for all types of reasons, (727) 685-0826.
Best Homestyle Italian Dining
–– Julian’s Little Italy
From pasta dishes to baked Italian entrées, Dunedin’s bestkept
secret offers reasonable prices for its delicious Italian
cooking. Chef Julian has been serving his traditional menu
items for more than 10 years at this location. 916-A Patricia
Ave., Dunedin, (727) 734-8989.
Best Hotel Dining –– Luna in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park
From breakfast through dinner, this hotel’s dining room can
satisfy your appetite. Its gourmet breakfast and lunch buffets
are quick and delicious, with a large variety of choices that
change daily. At night, the dining room transforms into an
elegant and stylish full-service restaurant. 950 Lake Carillon
Drive in the Hilton St. Petersburg, (727) 954-2140.
Best Ice Cream
–– Strachan’s Homemade Ice Cream
Their creamy frozen confections have created an almost “cult”
following since their 1999 opening. In addition to ice cream,
they also make “the best” carrot cake, fudge brownies, Key
lime pie, coconut cake and fudge. There are three locations
–– at 2332 State Road 580, Clearwater, (727) 351-7260; at the
corner of Alternate U.S. Highway 19 and Tampa Road in Palm
Harbor, (727) 781-0997; and at 310 Main St. in downtown
Dunedin, (727) 733-3603.
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