Best of Pine Island 2025 announced
The ballots have been counted and the winners of the Best of Pine Island 2025 have been determined.
The Pine Island Eagle offers congratulations to all the winners of the Best of Pine Island 2025. The community of Pine Island is supported by the award-winners’ continuous commitment to excellence in business.
The winners, who were selected by the vote of islanders, are:
2025 Best of Pine Island Winners
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Bakery – Pine Island Getaway Cafe
Bar – Froggy’s Bar/ The Eagle’s Nest (tie)
Barbeque – That Eagle’s Nest
Bartender – Lecia Scott- Froggy’s Bar
Breakfast – Salty Girl’s Island Cafe
Chef – Reed Freeman, Street Eatz & Ale
Deli – Salty Girls Island Cafe
Dinner – Blue Dog Bar & Grill
Fish Sandwich – Lazy Flamingo Restaurant
Hamburger – Street Eatz & Ale
Happy Hour – The Eagle’s Nest
Ice Cream – Spot’s Ice Cream
Local Band – Pipe Dream
Local Event/Festival – Bobby Holloway Fishing Tournament
Lunch – Blue Dog Bar & Grill
Pizza – Pine Island Pizza
Seafood -Blue Dog Bar & Grill
Waiter/Waitress – Nicole Dence, Salty Girls Island Cafe
Waterfront Dining – Tarpon Lodge
Restaurant – Blue Dog Bar & Grill
RETAIL
Art Gallery – Island Flair
Bait & Tackle – Bobber’s Bait & Tackle
Boat Dealer – Bob & Annie’s Boatyard, Inc.
Dispensary – The Bear’s Den Apothecary
Gift Shop – CW Fudge Factory
Seafood Market – Barnhill Seafood Market
Jewelry Store – Ono Frio D Oro Fine Jewelry
Local Artist- Nick Thurmer
Thrift Shop – PICC Thrift Store
HOME SERVICE
Air Conditioning/Heating – Target Air Conditioning
Appliance Repair – Dana Meier
Cabinets – St John Carpentry Remodels and Repairs
Cleaning Service – Tori Lyne
Drywall – Complete Sheetrock Services
Electrician – Gault Electric South, LLC
Flooring – St John Carpentry Remodels and Repairs
Handyman – Jeff Hall
Home Building Contractor – Stearns Custom Builder’s, Inc.
Home Watch Service – Islander Homewatch Services, LLC
Landscaping Contractor – Uni-scape Waterfalls & Landscaping
Lawn Maintenance/Service – Chris Rowell Landscaping
Marine Construction – Williamson Brothers
Painting Contractor – Island Breeze Painting, LLC
Paver Company – Next Level Paver Co.
Pest Control – Pine Island Pest Control
Plant Nursery – Premier Growers, Inc.
Pool Service -Pine Island Pool Supply
Roofing – Roman Roofing
Plumbing Contractor – Pine Island Plumbing
Tree Service – Gerard’s Tree Service
MEDICAL & HEALTH
Chiropractor – Ancuram Family Medicine
Dentist – Riverdale Dental Associates
Health & Fitness – Lee Tapager- Acupuncturist
Massage Therapist – Vonnie Bixby
Primary Care Physician – Daniel Hanley
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Accountant – Pine Island Tax & Accounting
Attorney – Melville Brinson III
Automotive Repair – St James Automotive
Animal Boarding/Daycare – Pine Island Animal Clinic
Bank – Centennial Bank
Boat Lift Maintenance – Jarod Bigler
Boat Repairs – On The Water Marine Services-Joey Patterson
Charter Boats – Dooley Charters/Shane Dooley
Computer Services- Island Tech Computer Repair & Consulting
Day Spa – Center of Attention Day Spa
Financial Services – Spyrnal Financial Group
Pet Grooming – Pine Island Animal Clinic
Professional Photographer – Bruce Johnson
Veterinarian- Pine Island Animal Clinic
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Fishing Guide – Tanner Peer
Hair Salon/Barber Shop – Christine Karow Hair & Massage
Hair Stylist – Christine Karow, Christine Karow Hair & Massage
Nail Salon – Center of Attention
Insurance Agency – Robertson Ryan Insurance
Insurance Agent – Mark Patterson
Motel/Inn – 2 Fish Inn
Marina – Monroe Canal Marina
Real Estate Agency – Century 21 Sunbelt
Real Estate Agent- Becky White – Coastal Dream Team
Service Organization/Club – Matlacha Hookers
Travel Agent – Darcy Connor/Cruise Planners