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ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS: 2013 Family Choice Awards

North Lake has spoken on their favorite businesses, schools and organizations.

April 16, 2013
What a ride! Here are the results of the 2013 inaugural launch of the North Lake Family Choice Awards. Over 2,300 people voted these fabulous businesses, schools and organizations their most favorite! Here are your winners!

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner!
The organization chosen with the most overall votes is Mount Dora Center for the Arts!
Mount Dora Center for the Arts will receive a year package of full display advertising! Congrats! 

Here are the top choices in each category:

Top Four Highest Voted Schools

Elementary: Umatillla Elementary
Middle: Eustis Middle School
High school: Tavares High
Charter School: The Villages Charter

Classes and Sports for Kids

Best Art Lessons: Mount Dora Center for the Arts
Best Dance/Movement Lessons: Dance Depot - Umatilla
Best Ballet Lessons: Mount Dora School of Ballet 
Drama/Theater/Acting Lessons: Bay Street YPT, Eustis
Best Gymnastics: Mainstreet Gymnastics, Leesburg
Best Yoga: Golden Triangle YMCA, Tavares
Martial Arts: Central Florida Karate, Umatilla
Best Music Lessons: ABC Music, Tavares
Best Swim Lessons: Debbie Adkison, Eustis
Best Youth Sport Lessons & Programs: Golden Triangle YMCA

Top Voted Places to Feed your Family

Best Breakfast Diner: Mason Jar, Umatilla
Best Lunch Spot: Garden Gate Tea Room, Mount Dora
Best Romantic Date Restaurant: The Goblin Market, Mount Dora
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Chick-fil-A, Mount Dora
Best Japanese Steakhouse: Kiku's, Eustis
Best Coffee House: Olivia's Coffee House Eustis
Best Deli: Sprout's Fresh Market, Eustis
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Shop: High Five, Mount Dora
Best Cupcakes: Cupcake Delights, Mount Dora
Best Italian Food: Mount Dora Pizza, Mount Dora
Best Mexican Food: Fiesta Grande, Mount Dora
Best Sushi: Thai Jasmine, Tavares
Best Cuban: Copacabana's, Mount Dora
Best BBQ: Dam Smoker, Eustis
Best Pizza: Tony's Pizza, Eustis

Top Voted Farmer Markets & Co-Ops

Best Local Food Store: Health Basket, Mount Dora
Best Local Farmer's Market: Eustis Fairgrounds Farmer's Market, Eustis
Best Local Organic Food Co-Op: Veggie Table, Eustis

Top Voted Wellness For Your Family

Best Hospital: Florida Hospital Waterman, Tavares
Best Pediatrician: Tie! Dr. Carlson of Lake Pediatrics in Mount Dora and
Dr. Cheas of Silver Lake Pediatrics in Leesburg
Best Nurse Practitioner: JoAnne Keller, Women's Health and Wellness, Mount Dora
Best Chiropractor:  Rick Brown Chiropractic, Eustis 
Best Dentist: Dr Karvasale, Mount Dora
Best Pediatric Dentist: Dr Teddy Bland, Eustis
Best Orthodontist: Dr. Principe, Mount Dora
Best Massage Therapist: Jane Trimble, Synergy Salonspa, Mount Dora 

Top Voted Family Fitness

Best Personal Trainer: Your Best Fitness Coach, Rick Copley, Eustis
Best Health and Fitness Club: Gold's Gym, Mount Dora 
 
Top Voted Family Events & Activities

Best Local Festival: Mount Dora Craft Festival, Mount Dora
Best Kids Summer Camp: Baystreet Players YPT, Eustis
Best Live Theater: Bay Street Players, Eustis
Best Children's Theater: Bay Street Players YPT, Eustis
Best Center for the Arts: Mount Dora Center for the Arts, Mount Dora
Best Birthday Party Venue: Stanley Pond Adventure Farm, Tavares
Best Place for Teens to Hang Out: Break Point Alley, Tavares
Best Place for Indoor Fun: Lake Square Laser Tag, Leesburg 
Best Destination Farm: Santa's Christmas Tree Farm, Eustis
Best Playground: North Lake Park, Umatilla

Top Voted Pet Services

Best Veterinarian: Lake Veterinary Clinic,  Mount Dora
Best Pet Groomer: Bark Avenue, Mount Dora
Best Doggie Day Care/ Pet Sitter: The Green K9, Mount Dora

Top Voted Family Friendly Automobile Services - All Types

Best Tire Shop: Tires Plus, Eustis
Best Car Dealership: VanGannaway, Eustis
Best Auto Mechanic: J&L Auto, Eustis
Best Motorcycle Shop: Gator Harley, Leesburg 

Top Voted Family Services & Stores

Best Preschool: St. Edwards, Mount Dora
Best Private School: Christian Home and Bible, Mount Dora
Best Montessori School: Montessori at Roseborough, Mount Dora
Best Children's Resale Store: My Kids Stuff, Mount Dora
Best Thrift Store: Kayla's Closet, Eustis
Best Florist: Claudia's Pearl Florist, Mount Dora 
Best Garden & Nursery Center: Yard Stop, Mount Dora
Best Hardware Store: Ace Hardware, Eustis
Best Jewelry Store/Jeweler: Merry's Jeweler, Eustis
Best Antiques/Collectibles Store: Renningers, Mount Dora
Best Dry Cleaners and Laundry: Pugh's, Eustis
Best B&B: Cinnamon Inn, Mount Dora
Best Credit Union: Fairwinds, Mount Dora
Best Party Store: Party Source, Eustis 
 
Top Voted Family Professionals

Best Home Computer Repair: Computer Doctor, Mount Dora 
Best Independent Consultant: Michelle Metheny, Pampered Chef
Best Realtor: Vangie Berry Realty, Tavares
Best Photographer: Bonnie Whicher Photography, Tavares 
Best Contractor: Red Star Bob Granger, Mount Dora
Best Plumber: Prime Plumbing,  Mount Dora
Best Heating/AC: Rapture Air, Mount Dora
Best Seamstress Tie: Sew What, Umatilla
Best Beauty/Hair Salon: Pure Aveda Salonspa, Mount Dora
Best Nail Salon: Star Nails, Mount Dora 

Top Voted Civic Organizations

Best Civic Agency/Organization: Mount Dora Community Trust, Mount Dora
Most Community-Involved Company: Cousin Vinnie's, Leesburg
Most Environmentally Minded Company: Living Towers Hydroponic Farm, Eustis
Best Volunteer Organization: Lake Cares Food Pantry, Mount Dora
Best Chamber of Commerce: Mount Dora Chamber

Editor's Pick 

Editor's Pick: Operation Deep Freeze Frozen Custard, Mount Dora
for their outstanding product, customer service and for their contest efforts in keeping alive the spirit of the contest.

Honorary Mentions

Babies n Bellies for their contest efforts
1,000 Words Gallery for their contest efforts
Ace Hardware for extremely high votes

Thank you to all who participated in this great event!