Pine Island votes for the best of the ‘Best’

Mar 22, 2011 3 min read

For the sixth consecutive year, readers of the Pine Island Eagle have been provided an opportunity to determine who provided the best in services, food, entertainment, community aid and more during the Best of Pine Island voting. This year, a few new names appeared on the roster of winners while many past recipients maintained their titles. Categories included the Best Food and Entertainment, Services and Retail. Among those who have claimed the title for multiple years are WildChild Gallery for best art gallery, D&D Bait and Tackle for best bait and tackle retailer, and Andy’s Seafood for best seafood market. Also winning again this year were Tropical Kitchens, Pine Island House Watch and Four Winds Marina. Winning again in two categories was Little Lilly’s Island Deli which led the voting for best deli and best lunch, along with Red’s Seafood House and Tavern for best seafood and dinner. The following is the list of the winners of the Best of Pine Island for 2011:

Food and Entertainment:

Best Bar – Bert’s Bar and Grill

Best Chef – Manny at Red’s

Best Bartender – Marica at Red’s

Best Deli – Little Lilly’s Island Deli

Best Hamburger – Bert’s Bar and Grill

Best Fish Sandwich – Lazy Flamingo Restaurant

Best Happy Hour – Miceli’s Restaurant

Best Ice Cream – Great Licks

Best Local Band – Deb and the Dynamics

Best Seafood – Red’s Seafood House and Tavern

Best Pizza – Pizza Bella

Best Waiter/Waitress – Nancy at Ragged Ass Saloon

Best Breakfast – Perfect Cup

Best Lunch – Little Lilly’s Island Deli

Best Dinner – Red’s Seafood House and Tavern

Best Waterfront Dining – Sandy Hook

Retail:

Best Art Gallery – WildChild Art Gallery

Best Gift Shop – Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery and Gifts

Best Bait and Tackle – D&D Bait and Tackle

Best Boat Dealer – A-1 Marine

Best Boat Repairs – York Road Marine

Best Seafood Market – Andy’s Seafood Market

Service/Medical/Real Estate:

Best Accountant – Scott Myers

Best Air Conditioning and Heating – Baker’s Heating and Air

Best Attorney – Tim Bruehl

Best Automotive Repair – St. James Automotive

Best Bank – SunTrust

Best Hair Stylist – Heidi Talbot

Best Cabinets – Tropical Kitchens

Best Computer SErvices – Anole Computer Service

Best Chiropractor – Dr. Mark Jetter

Best Dentist – Dr. Spotts

Best Electrician – Sangelo’s Electric

Best Financial Service – Raymond James

Best Fishing Guide – Mark Jones

Best flooring – Island Floors

Best Hair Salon/Barber Shop – Angles

Best Housewatch – Pine Island Housewatch

Best Insurance Agency – Safety Harbour Insurance

Best Motel/Inn – Two Fish Inn

Best Lawn/Landscaping Service – Jeremy Meier Landscaping

Best Marina – Four Winds Marina

Best Marine Construction – Donkersloot Marine

Best Massage Therapist – Jennifer/Center of Attention

Best Nail Salon – Center of Attention Day Spa

Best Painting Contractor – Island Breeze

Best Plumber – Joel’s Plumbing

Best Pool Service – True Blue Pools

Best Real Estate Agent – Mike Shevlin

Best Real Estate Agency – Century 21

Best Service Organization/Club – Matlacha Hookers

The Eagle staff extends its congratulations to this year’s winners and extends a thank you to readers of the Pine Island Eagle for participating in this year’s vote for the Best of Pine island.