On April 25, The Islander’s partners, restaurateurs, business owners and representatives came together to celebrate the winners of the newspaper’s first-ever reader’s preference poll at the Key Royale Club.
Not everyone was able to be present, but we are pleased to announce to our readers ‘the voters’ the results.
We waited 20 years to conduct an honest poll, distributed only to home-delivery customers on Anna Maria Island, mail subscribers and paid online subscribers, which made it more credible and sincere – all the sweeter for the winners.
We also honored some of our 20-year partners – those people and businesses that put faith in The Islander newspaper from its humble beginning in November 1992, and continue to do so today.
To all the winners, all of us at The Islander take great pride in being able to honor and congratulate you.
You’re the stars. you deserve it.
20 YEAR PARTNER
Anna Maria Realty
20 YEAR PARTNER
Beach Bistro
20 YEAR PARTNER
Christie’s Plumbing
20 YEAR PARTNER
Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning
20 YEAR PARTNER
Mike Norman Realty
20 YEAR PARTNER
Mixon Insurance
20 YEAR PARTNER
Sandy’s Lawn Service
20 YEAR PARTNER
Sun & Surf Resortwear
20 YEAR PARTNER
West Coast Refrigeration
A/C HEATING
Air & Energy
ACCOUNTANT
Julie Krokroskia
ACUPUNCTURIST
Dr. Tricia Graziano, DOM
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
The Feast
ANTIQUES
Ginny’s & Jane E’s at the Old IGA
ART & CRAFT SHOW
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Bayfest
ART BOUTIQUE
Emerson Quillin
ART GALLERY
Island Gallery West
ARTIST
“Cheeta” Chad Ruis
ATTORNEY
Garret T Barnes, Esq
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
Holmes Beach Service
BANK
Wells Fargo
BANQUET FACILITY
Sandbar
BARBER
Don Madden
BARBERSHOP
Holmes Beach Barber Shop
BEACH CRUISE
Captain Kim’s Charters
BEACH CRUISE
Gnarly Mangrove
BEACHWEAR/RESORT WEAR
Mr Roberts Resort Wear
BOAT RENTAL
Just 4 Fun
BUILDER
Bob Dale Construction
BUILDER
Shoreline Builders
BUSINESS DISTRICT
Pine Avenue, Pine Avenue Merchants
CARPET CLEANING
Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning
CARPET/FLOORING STORE
Coastal Floors
CASUAL DINING
Hurricane Hanks
CASUAL WEAR MEN
Mr. Roberts Resort Wear
CASUAL WEAR WOMEN
Bella By the Sea
CATERING BUSINESS
The Feast
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
David Zaccagnino, Ameriprise
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
Tom Breiter, Breiter Capital Management
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Walter & Associates
CHARTER BOAT
Miss Anna Maria, Capt. Chris Galati
CHEAP EATS
Tortilla Bay
CLUB
Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island
COLLECTIBLES
Niki’s Island Treasures
COMPUTER REPAIRS
Bill Krokroskia
CONSIGNMENTS/THRIFT STORE
Roser Church Thrift Store
THRIFT SHOP
Runner Up
Really relish
COSMETIC SURGEON
Andre Renard, MD
DAY CARE/CHILD CARE
School for Constructive Play
DENTIST
Dr. John Norman, DDS
DOCK SEAWALL
Duncan Seawall, Dock & Boat Lift
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monotoring
FAMILY PRACTITIONER
Stephen Pelham, MD
FISHING GEAR/TACKLE
Island Discount Tackle
FITNESS CENTER
AmI Health & Fitness
FLIP FLOPS
West Coast Surf Shop
FLORIST
Silvia’s Flower Corner
FUNERAL CREMATION SERVICE
Covell Funeral Home
GAS STATION
Jessie’s Island Store
GIFT SHOP
Sand Dollar Gift Shop
GOLF COURSE
Key Royale Club
GOURMET MARKET
Island Fresh Market
HAIR SALON
Salon Salon
HAIR STYLIST
Nikita Fosmore, Salon Salon
HARDWARE STORE
Home True Value Hardware
HOME BUILDING HARDWARE
Island Lumber & Hardware
HOTEL/MOTEL
Blue Water Beach Club
ICE CREAM SHOP
Tylers Homemade Ice Cream
INSURANCE AGENCY
Mixon Insurance
INSURANCE AGENCY
Advanced Insurance Brokerage
INTERIOR DECORATOR
Bettina Sego Interiors
ISLAND ARCHITECTURE
Laura Gee
ISLAND T-SHIRT
Joe Hutchinson “Hey Now”
JEWELRY CUSTOM DESIGN
Bridge St Jewelers
JEWELRY CUSTOM DESIGN
Tide and Moon Jewelry
JEWELRY STORE
Bridge St Jewelers
JEWELRY STORE
Creations By L
KARAOKE
Anna Maria Moose Lodge
LANDSCAPING
Trees by Breeze
LAWN SERVICE
Sandy’s Lawn Service
LIMO/TRANSPORTATION
Island Limosine
LIVE ENTERTAINER OR EVENT
Mike Sales
LOCAL BAND
Koko Ray and the Soul Providers
MAIL/SHIPPING
Island Mail & More
MARINA
Galati Marine
MARINE STORE
West Marine
MARKETING/GRAPHIC DESIGN
SteamDesigns
MARTIAL ARTS CENTER
AMI Health & Fitness
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Jen Crady Massage and Skincare
MEDICAL WALK -IN CLINIC
Pinnacle Medical Group
MORTGAGE BROKER
Wayne Gunter, BB&T
NAIL TECH MANI-PEDI
Four Seasons Nails & Skincare
NEIGHBORHOOD
Key Royale Resident Owners Assoc.
NIGHTCLUB
Dcoy Ducks
NON PROFIT
Anna Maria Island Privateers
OPTOMETRIST
The Eye Associates
ORTHOPEDIST
Coastal Orthopedic, Arthur Valadie
OUTDOOR DINING
Sandbar
PERSONAL TRAINER
John Monteforte/AMI Health & Fitness
PET GROOMER
The Paw Spa Grooming Salon
PET STORE
Dogs for the Earth
PHOTO SERVICE/CUSTOM PRINTS
Walgreens
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jack Elka
PIER
Rod & Reel Pier
PIZZA
The Feast
PLACE TO WATCH FOOTBALL
Slim’s Place
PLUMBER
LaPensee Plumbing & Pools
POLITICIAN
Marvin Grossman
POOL CONSTRUCTION
American Beauty Pools
POOL SERVICE
Pool America
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Florida Dreams Realty of AMI
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Joe Praetor, Florida Dreams Realty
REMODELING
FHM Construction
RENTAL AGENCY
Sato Real Estate
RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Florida Dreams Realty
RESORT
Sunrise Garden Resort
RESORT
Runner Up
Tortuga Inn
RESTAURANT FOR ASIAN CUISINE
Ocean Star Sushi and Japanese Restaurant
RESTAURANT FOR BARBECUE
Mr Bones BBQ
RESTAURANT FOR RIBS
Mr Bones BBQ
RESTAURANT FOR BEER
Hurricane Hanks
RESTAURANT FOR BURGERS
Skinny’s Place
RESTAURANT FOR CHICKEN WINGS
Slim’s Place
RESTAURANT FOR CHILDREN
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
COFFEE SHOP
Minnie’s Beach Cafe
RESTAURANT FOR BREAKFAST
Minnie’s Beach Cafe
RESTAURANT FOR COFFEE
Minnie’s Beach Cafe
RESTAURANT FOR CASUAL LUNCH
Minnie’s Beach Cafe
RESTAURANT FOR CUBAN CUISINE
Jose’s Real Cuban Food
RESTAURANT FOR DESSERTS
Sign of The Mermaid
RESTAURANT FOR DINNER
Eat Here
RESTAURANT FOR FRENCH FRIES
Eat Here
ROMANTIC DINING
Beach Bistro
RESTAURANT FOR ELEGANT DINING
Beach Bistro
RESTAURANT FOR FRENCH CUISINE
Island Creperie
RESTAURANT FOR GERMAN CUISINE
Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus
RESTAURANT FOR GROUPER SANDWICH
Rod & Reel Pier
RESTAURANT FOR HOTDOGS
Two Scoops
RESTAURANT FOR ITALIAN CUISINE
Oma’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
RESTAURANT FOR CHICKEN
Hurricane Hanks
RESTAURANT FOR MARGARITAS
Hurricane Hanks
RESTAURANT FOR STEAK
Hurricane Hanks
CASUAL DINING
The Feast
RESTAURANT FOR PIZZA
The Feast
RESTAURANT FOR SALAD
The Feast
RESTAURANT FOR SEAFOOD
The Feast
RESTAURANT FOR SEAFOOD
Star Fish Company
SEAFOOD MARKET
Star Fish Company
RESTAURANT FOR SOUTHWEST CUISINE
Tortilla Bay
RESTAURANT FOR STEAK
Stonewood Grill & Tavern
RESTAURANT FOR STEAK
The Waterfront Restaurant
RESTAURANT FOR WINE
The Waterfront Restaurant
RESTAURANT FOR POWER LUNCH
The Waterfront Restaurant
RESTAURANT FOR SUBS/SANDWICHES
Rudy’s Subs & More
RESTAURANT FOR SUSHI
Ocean Star Sushi and Japanese Restaurant
SHOPPING DESTINATION
Pine Avenue, Pine Avenue Merchants
SIGNS AND BANNERS
SteamDesigns
SMALL MARKET
Anna Maria General Store & Deli
SPORTS BAR
Slim’s Place
SPOT FOR FIREWORKS
BeachHouse Restaurant
SPOT FOR FISHING
Rod & Reel Pier
STORAGE FACILITY
Holmes Beach Storage
TAX SERVICE
Walter & Associates, LLC/Key Income Tax
THEATER COMPANY
Island Players
VETERINARIAN
William Bystrom, DVM
WATCH, CLOCK REPAIR
Pierro’s Jewelers
WATCH, CLOCK REPAIR
LD’s
WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
The Waterfront Restaurant
WAY TO GET AROUND
Anna Maria Island Trolley-Manatee County Area Transit
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring
LIMO/TRANSPORTATION
Island Limousine