
By Akers Editorial
The Best of Everything in Lake and Sumter Counties

HEALTHCARE
CARDIOLOGIST
Dr. Duane Cook, Advent Health | 46.4%
Runner Up: Dr. Kehinde Layeni, Central Florida Cardiovascular | 13.7%
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Todd Gignac, Mount Dora Family Chiropractic | 58.1%
Runner Up: Dr. Jeffrey Glover, Glover Chiropractic | 11%
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Tina Perry, Eustis Lakeside Dental | 58%
Runner Up: Kaitlyn Johnson, Eustis Lakeside Dental | 15.1%
DENTIST
Dr. Summer Young, Eustis Lakeside Dental | 63.6%
Runner Up: Teddy Bland, Mid-Florida Pediatric Dentistry | 12.2%
DERMATOLOGIST
Dr. Colleen Macinnis, Macinnis Dermatology | 50.6%
Runner Up: Dr. Johnny Gurgen, Dermatology & Mohs Surgery | 15%
MEDICAL IMAGING
Clermont Radiology | 35.4%
Runner Up: Lake Medical Imaging | 28.1%
AUDIOLOGIST
Lake Ent | 47.3%
Runner Up: Lake Audiology & Hearing | 32.4%
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Jan Cloutier, Wellness Coach | 41.2%
Runner Up: Jeremiah Hart, Envy Wellness | 17.7%
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Margarita Mendez, Daisy’s Physical Therpy | 44.5%
Runner Up: Mark Hamm, Uf Health | 21%
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Stacy Jones, Envy Wellness & Spa | 64.7%
Runner Up: Colleen Wallace, Wallace Health | 6.8%
PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT
Danielle Francis, Uf Health | 41.6%
Runner Up: Larry Blevins, Village Institute Of Plastic Surgery | 25.3%
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE/ NUTRITIONIST
Stacy Jones, Envy Wellness & Spa | 70.5%
Runner Up: Dr. Kassie Sorokach, Divine Acupuncture & Wellness | 14.1%
OB-GYN
Dr. Doug Moffett, Lake Ob-Gyn Associates | 33%
Runner Up: Dr. Mamie Rogers, Advent Health | 26.1%
ONCOLOGIST
Dr. Ram Tummala, Florida Cancer Specialists | 43.6%
Runner Up: Dr. Maen Hussein, Florida Cancer Specialists | 30.2%
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Kristie Verkaik, Central Florida Eye Center | 37.3%
Runner Up: Dr. Christine Bui, Lake Eye Associates | 21.8%
OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Dr. Scott Wehrly, Lake Eye Associates | 22.6%
Runner Up: Dr. Keith Charles, Mid Florida Eye Center | 16.6%
ORTHODONTIST
Dr. Chris Wollenschlaeger, Wollenschlaeger Orthodontics | 70.2%
Runner Up: Dr. Christopher Escott, Escott Orthodontics | 18.3%
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Dr. Jon Radnothy, Uf Health | 31.4%
Runner Up: Dr. Vrej Manoogian, Manoogian Othopedics | 16.3%
PEDIATRIC PROVIDER
Dr. Alex Uson, Alex M Uson, Md PA | 30.9%
Runner Up: Rafael A. Cheas, Silver Lake Pediatrics | 29%
PHARMACIST
Lee Jenkins, Publix | 62.1%
Runner Up: George Warren, Bay/Lake Pharmacy | 13.8%
PLASTIC SURGEON
Dr. Christina Yi, Village Institute Of Plastic Surgery | 39.3%
Runner Up: Dr. Fernando Serra, Central Florida Plastic Surgery | 29%
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON
Dr. Danny Soares, Village Institute Of Plastic Surgery | 29%
Runner Up: Dr. Dino Madonna, Face 2 Face Aesthetics And Wellness | 23%
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER
Dr. Issac Deas, Deas Consulting | 65.1%
Runner Up: Alisha Casamona, Ma, Ncc, Red Bird Cottage & Farm | 18.8%
PODIATRIST
Dr. Breanna Ferguson, Mid Lake Foot And Ankle | 62.8%
Runner Up: Dr. Joanne Balkaran, The Ankle And Foot Center | 10.5%
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
Dr. Bruce Weaver | 20.2%
Runner Up: Danielle Mathis, Arnp, Advanced Primary Care Associates | 17.6%
ACUPUNCTURIST
Kassie Sorokach, Divine Acupuncture | 74%
Runner Up: Dr. Christopher Cheshire, Mulberry Intergrated Medicine | 20.4%
UROLOGIST
Dr. Jack Cassell, Urology Of Mount Dora | 58.7%
Runner Up: Dr. Michael Fountain, Advent Health | 21.7%
HOSPITAL
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital | 47.7%
Runner Up: Advent Health Waterman | 31.7%
HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS
BARBER SHOP
Lady Lake Barber Shop | 27.5%
Runner Up: Razor Sharp Cutz | 18.5%
HAIR SALON
Michael’s Couture Salon | 20.6%
Runner Up: Surface Salon | 13.1%
TATTOO PARLOR
Honey Badger Tattoo Company | 25.1%
Runner Up: Mr. Williams Tattoo Co. | 20.6%
NAIL SALON
Alina Nails | 27.6%
Runner Up: Bella Toscana | 22.6%
TANNING
Bronzed Beauty By Erika | 23.4%
Runner Up: Amber Nelson | 20.6%
GYM / FITNESS CENTER
Planet Fitness | 17.8%
Runner Up: True Fitness 365 | 14.4%
HEALTH MEDICAL SPA
Envy Wellness & Spa | 69.7%
Runner Up: Bella Toscana Med Spa | 11.9%
HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Concierge Home Care | 37%
Runner Up: Lake Centre Home Care | 25.8%
PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC
Village Institute Of Plastic Surgery | 34.1%
Runner Up: Face 2 Face | 28.4%
PROFESSIONALS
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Tracy Belton, Raymond James | 31.1%
Runner Up: Greg Prevatt, Morgan Stanley | 16.9%
INSURANCE / ANNUITIES ADVISOR
Erica Mcnamee, Olson Insurance | 22.1%
Runner Up: Eric Conner, Westgate Jones | 19%
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Olson Insurance | 26.5%
Runner Up: Sibernagle & Burroughs, PA | 25%
LAW FIRM
Rohe Law | 27.2%
Runner Up: Bowen & Schroth | 13.9%
HAIR STYLIST
Amber Nelson | 13.4%
Runner Up: Amanda Seabury, The Emerald Fox | 12%
ESTHETICIAN
Jaimie Daughtry, Renew Day Spa | 26.2%
Runner Up: Cherish Glaze, Bella Toscana Spa | 22.7%
PERMANENT MAKEUP / MICROBLADING
Tasha Burgin, Bladed Beauty Bar | 82.4%
Runner Up: Dawn Davison, Pm By Dawn | 5%
PERSONAL TRAINER
Tyrell Rachel, Infinity Fitness | 24.5%
Runner Up: Sidney Gray, Truefitness 365 | 18.9%
REALTOR
Brooke Vermeulen, Berkshire Hathaway | 23.6%
Runner Up: Jacob Pfaff, Remax Freedom | 14.8%
MORTGAGE BROKER
Rich Lemoyne, Mortgage Financial Group | 27.5%
Runner Up: John Ardito, Mortgage Financial Group | 26.1%
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Tiffany Whitley, Humble Abode | 48.9%
Runner Up: Leah Conner | 35.2%
LOCAL BAND / MUSICIAN
The Voodoo Gypsie | 26.4%
Runner Up: Rob Nichols | 10.8%
PHOTOGRAPHER
Brianna Ritoli | 19.5%
Runner Up: Bonnie Whicher | 16.1%
VIDEOGRAPHER
Andrew Tremblay | 40.1%
Runner Up: Luke Mackin | 27.3%
VOLUNTEER
Fred Griffin, Jr. | 33.8%
Runner Up: Linda Watts | 16.2%
IN HOME SERVICE
HOME BUILDER
Kevco Construction | 35.2%
Runner Up: American Family Homes | 20.8%
HOME INSPECTOR
Florida Building Inspectorz | 34%
Runner Up: Bo Passen, Passen Inspection | 21%
ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Eustis Roofing | 44.3%
Runner Up: Armor Roofing & Home Improvement | 17.6%
BUILDING & HOME SUPPLY
Carter’s Ace Hardware | 39.2%
Runner Up: Pat’s Sales | 36.7%
FLOORING PROVIDER
Pat’s Sales | 32%
Runner Up: DCO Flooring | 15.2%
CUSTOM CARPENTRY
BnS Metal & Wood | 31.1%
Runner Up: Mastropiece | 19.2%
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
Dunstan & Son Plumbing | 26.6%
Runner Up: Blue Sky Plumbing | 16.2%
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Alley Cat Painting | 34.5%
Runner Up: Omars Painting | 18.4%
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Lenhart Electric | 26.1%
Runner Up: Pikes Electric | 22.1%
LAWN & LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Jared’s Lawn & Landscape | 24.5%
Runner Up: Flattops | 18.3%
POOL CONTRACTOR
Premier Pool Contractor | 41.4%
Runner Up: Perfect Pools CFL | 18.8%
POOL SERVICE
Clements Pools | 31.2%
Runner Up: Blue Moon Pools | 19.8%
EXTERIOR HOME CLEANING
Premier Washing Service | 63%
Runner Up: Exterior Experts | 12.3%
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Lucas Air | 17.7%
Runner Up: Rapture Air | 15.9%
PEST CONTROL
Eagle Exterminating | 26.3%
Runner Up: Massey Services | 21%
ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS BAR
Cousin Vinnie’s | 26.3%
Runner Up: That Place | 22.9%
CIGAR BAR
Hemingway’s Wine & Cigar Bar | 62.8%
Runner Up: Garvino’s Cigars, Wine & Fine Gifts | 21.9%
WINE BAR
Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe | 31.3%
Runner Up: Magnolia Wine Garden | 17%
COCKTAIL BAR
Handlebar | 33%
Runner Up: The Goblin Market | 25.2%
LIVE MUSIC
Dora Queen | 26.1%
Runner Up: Lake Harris Hideaway | 16%
BOWLING CENTER
Lakeside Lanes | 25.4%
Runner Up: Via Port Entertainment | 20.7%
TOURIST ATTRACTION
Dora Queen | 41.1%
Runner Up: Sunsational Farms | 23.7%
FESTIVAL / EVENT
Leesburg Bikefest | 28.6%
Runner Up: Eustis Georgefest | 15%
GALA / FUNDRAISER
Paws For A Cause | 31.3%
Runner Up: Stepping Out For Education | 23.7%
EVENT VENUE
Dora Queen | 32.5%
Runner Up: The Barn At Southern Oaks | 16.7%
SERVICE PROVIDERS
CATERER
Gourmet Today | 35.3%
Runner Up: Breakfast At Tiffany’s | 30.6%
AUTO DETAILER
BP Auto Spa | 39.7%
Runner Up: Detailing Unlimited | 23.5%
BANK / CREDIT UNION
United Southern Bank | 33.2%
Runner Up: Vystar Credit Union | 14.9%
PRIVATE SCHOOL
First Academy Leesburg | 34.3%
Runner Up: Mount Dora Christian Academy | 21.8%
DAYCARE
First Academy Preschool | 23.1%
Runner Up: First Steps In Learning | 17.7%
AUTO SERVICE
South Bay Automotive | 20%
Runner Up: Hutson Automotive | 19.4%
LOCKSMITH
Martin’s Lock Shop | 24.9%
Runner Up: Lock It Up | 21.8%
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Black Tie Realty | 18.7%
Runner Up: Harrision Real Property Group | 18.2%
INSURANCE AGENCY
Olson Insurance | 18.8%
Runner Up: State Farm, Kim Varnadore | 17.8%
MOVING SERVICE
Quality Moving Services | 30%
Runner Up: Village Movers | 22%
COMPUTER / IT SERVICE
MMD Computer Center | 32.9%
Runner Up: Mighty Manatee | 24.4%
SELF STORAGE
Lakeside Storage | 42.3%
Runner Up: AAA American Storage | 30.1%
GRAPHICS & SIGNS
Hunter Signs | 31.9%
Runner Up: Sunday Cool | 17%
PRINTER
Ford Press | 37.3%
Runner Up: Eustis Sign Co. | 24.7%
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
Sunday Cool | 33.2%
Runner Up: Custom Apparel | 17.7%
FOOD & DRINK
STEAK
The Goblin Market Restaurant & Lounge | 24%
Runner Up: Turners Kitchen | 17.4%
SEAFOOD
Tiki West Raw Bar And Grill | 24.5%
Runner Up: Pisces Rising | 13%
BURGERS
Marmadukes Lodge | 18.9%
Runner Up: Cousin Vinnies | 12.3%
PIZZA
Stavros & Sons | 17.2%
Runner Up: El Marie Pizzeria & Sub Shoppe | 11%
WINGS
Cousin Vinnie’s | 41.2%
Runner Up: Marmadukes Lodge | 18.4%
SUSHI
Wave Asian Bistro | 28.9%
Runner Up: Sakura | 22.5%
MEXICAN
Fiesta Grande | 26.6%
Runner Up: Luna Azul Mexican Restaurant | 17.1%
JAPANESE
Sakura | 22.9%
Runner Up: Wave Asian Bistro & Sushi | 17.5%
INDIAN
Shiva | 52.2%
Runner Up: Guru | 47.7%
ITALIAN
Stavros & Sons | 24.3%
Runner Up: Luigi’s Italian Restaurant | 20.9%
BBQ / RIBS
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill | 30.8%
Runner Up: Mission Bbq | 22%
DESSERT / SWEET TREATS
Mystic Ice Cream | 16.4%
Runner Up: The Littlest Bake Shop | 14%
CRAFT BREWERY
Wolfbranch Brewing | 50%
Runner Up: Eden Abbey Brewing | 24%
WINERY
Lakeridge Winery | 36.3%
Runner Up: Lake Seneca Farms | 35.3%
COFFEE SHOP
Vanderbew Coffee Shop | 17.8%
Runner Up: Foxtail Coffee | 15.1%
SHOPPING
FURNITURE STORE
Babette’s Furniture & Home | 57.2%
Runner Up: Showcase Furniture | 17.9%
SPORTING GOODS/ OUTDOOR STORE
Rural King | 41.9%
Runner Up: Walk In The Woods | 23.8%
MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP
Lucky U Cycles | 48.8%
Runner Up: Gator Harley Davidson | 41.1%
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
Vann Gannaway Chevrolet | 44.3%
Runner Up: Phillips Buick GMC | 10.5%
BOAT DEALERSHIP
Nobles’ Marine | 37%
Runner Up: Mount Dora Boating Center | 30.3%
RV DEALERSHIP
Nichols Rv & Truck Center | 45.8%
Runner Up: Lazy Days Rv | 26%
(IN-STORE) CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
The Rustic Rose | 28.8%
Runner Up: Brylah Fashions | 19.1%
ONLINE BOUTIQUE
Brylah Fashions | 63.4%
Runner Up: 55 Oranges Boutique | 24.7%
GIFT SHOP
The Rustic Rose | 24.5%
Runner Up: Peddler’s Wagon | 16.4%
JEWELER
Gold In Art | 49.9%
Runner Up: Merry Jewelers | 32.9%
PET ITEMS
Piglet’s Pantry | 51.9%
Runner Up: The Green K-9 | 20.5%
ORGANIC/ HEALTH FOOD STORE
Health Basket | 33.7%
Runner Up: Sprouts Farmers Market | 31%