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produced by The Wakulla NewsThursday, July 23, 2009
InsIde • Readers’ Choice Winners• $100 Cash Prize Winner• Thank You’s from the Winners
By Tammie [email protected]
The Readers’ Choice bal-lots have been counted! We had a great response to our contest this year and busi-
nesses throughout Wakulla County have been chosen by our readers as the favorites in their specific business category. Congratulations to all those businesses who were chosen as our Readers’ Choice!
We would like to thank our readers who took the time to complete the ballots and mail or bring them into The Wakulla News office. We have made contact with all the winners in each cat-egory and have presented them with their Readers’ Choice Winner certificates.
Each category has a Read-ers’ Choice Winner and a first Runner Up, and some of the categories include an Honorable Mention because the results were too close for comfort.
This year was the second year The Wakulla News of-fered the Readers’ Choice promotion, which has been very popular each year in the communities of our company’s other 57 com-munity newspapers. We are very pleased that our read-ers responded in such a posi-tive manner and we look to
update and possibly increase our categories every year. We are always open to sug-gestions from our readers on additional categories and businesses to be added.
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Thank you for your support!
Success. Own It!Located in the Wal-Mart Supercenter
www.envisioncu.com
Free Bill Payer
Home Loans
Free eBranch
Vehicle Loans
Convenient LocationsLow Loan Rates
THANK YOU Readers! It is our pleasure
to serve you!
Glenn Edrington Susan SchatzmanJim Esner Stephanie ShiverHoot Harrison Becky GrayCarol Odell Robin HeroJohn Ross Marilyn Shepherd Linda Nicholson
Ted & Thelma Gaupin – BrokerCentury 21 FL Coastal Properties/Silver Coast RealtyOffices: Shell Point (850) 926-7811 Crawfordville (850) 926-5111 Panacea (850) 984-5007
The ballots have returned!
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ANIMAL CARE
Pet Care, SuppliesWINNERWakulla Animal HospitalRUNNER UPCrawfordville Animal HospitalHONORABLE MENTIONPet Stop
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Engine RepairWINNERDowntown AutomotiveRUNNER UPDown Home Foreign Car RepairHONORABLE MENTIONAuto Super-Service Center
Auto Body ShopsWINNERMike’s Paint & BodyRUNNER UPWakulla Collison
Used Car DealerWINNERGriffin’sRUNNER UPPremier Motor Cars
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BankWINNERWakulla BankRUNNER UPCapital City BankHONORABLE MENTIONAmeris Bank
Credit UnionWINNERScore Credit UnionRUNNER UPEnvision Credit UnionHONORABLE MENTIONFSU Credit Union
Mortgage CoWINNERAmerifirstRUNNER UPSuntrust
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Liquor StoreWINNERSky Box Sports BarRUNNER UPDux LiquorsHONORABLE MENTIONWakulla Discount Liquor
Grocery StoreWINNERWinn DixieRUNNER UPWalmart
Ice Cream/SnacksWINNERAllie’s Ice CreamRUNNER UPMyra Jean’sHONORABLE MENTIONSonic
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Thank you for choosingus as your Readers’ Choice winner two years in a row.
925-4674
Thank You Readers &
PatronsWe appreciate your support
on both nominations!
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Melissa, April, Summer & Crissy
Gatortrax Services LLC
Professional Property MaintenanceGeneral Landscaping/Lawn Maint. • Hauling • Recycling
850-545-6760www.gatortraxservices.com
Owner Rodney TrueLicensed-Insured
Member-Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce
You can afford professional property maintenance. Our basic lawn maintenance starts at just $35!!
Thank You!for making my first year a success!
Readers’ Choice
2009
The 2009 Readers’ Choice Winners Are…
BakeryWINNERMyra Jean’sRUNNER UPScratch CakesHONORABLE MENTIONWinn Dixie
HEALTH AND FITNESS
GymWINNERAnytime FitnessRUNNER UPBody TekHONORABLE MENTIONCurves
Massage TherapistWINNERMarsha WoodRUNNER UPDiana V Strickland
ChiropractorWINNERCrawfordville Chiropractic ClinicRUNNER UPAdriene D. Hill, D.C.
Fitness Instructor/TrainerWINNERKelly DuggerRUNNER UPGina Davis
HOME AND LAND
BuilderWINNERGold Key Construction & DesignRUNNER UPCopperhead Construction LLC
Construction ServicesWINNERPaul’s ConcreteRUNNER UPRandall Pest ControlHONORABLE MENTIONJ P Roberts Hurricane Shutters
Real Estate CompanyWINNERMcKinney PropertiesRUNNER UPOchlockonee Bay RealtyHONORABLE MENTIONCentury 21 Florida Coastal Properties
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Your votes are an honor and pleasant surprise!! Since 1986 we have always strived to keep top quality and safe repairs at a fair price, our top priority. It’s very rewarding to see this has not gone unnoticed by you, our custom-
ers!! Thanks again, and please visit us at Mikespaintandbody.com
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Thank You Readers!
Complete Wellness CareBoarding • Grooming • Diagnostic & Medical Care
Dental Care • Surgery • Convenient Hours
2571 Crawfordville Hwy.Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-926-7153
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Thank You!We would also like to say thank you for your business and thank you for voting
your neighborhood Beef “O” Brady’s runner-up for best lunch.And we look forward to continuing better serving our community.
From your Beef “O” Brady’s Family
“Thank you Wakulla for your vote of
confidence in me.”
Capt. Jody Campbell,FLORIDA LIGHT TACKLE
SPORTSFISHING.850-926-1173
...Congrats, Capt. Larry Tucker,a first rate captain!
Title CompanyWINNERWakulla TitleRUNNER UPNorthstate Title
SurveyorWINNERLeland BurtonRUNNER UPThurman, Roddenberry & AssociatesHONORABLE MENTIONEdwin Brown
Lawn Care/LandscapingWINNERBryan’s Lawn Care, Inc.RUNNER UPGatortraxHONORABLE MENTIONAll Seasons Irrigation
Nursery/Garden CenterWINNERPurple Martin NurseryRUNNER UPJust Fruits & Exotics
HONORABLE MENTIONWakulla Sod & Nursery
FlooringWINNERSouthern FlooringRUNNER UPMcIver Floor Sanding & InstallationHONORABLE MENTIONMagnolia Hardwood Floors & Stair Work
PlumbingWINNERM & L Plumbing, Inc.RUNNER UPGlen Mullens Plumbing, Inc.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 ‘Readers’ Choice The Wakulla News – Page 5R
Of WakullaHeating & AirServing Wakulla & Franklin Counties
850-926-5592
Sales & ServiceAll Makes & Models
3232 Crawfordville Hwy. • CrawfordvilleOwned & Operated by Gary Limbaugh Lic. # CAC1814304
To those who took the time to vote for us, I would like to say THANK YOU!I would also like to extend my appreciation to all of my customers for your
trust and confidence over the past 20 years.Thank you for your business. Gary Limbaugh • Air-Con of Wakulla
CRAWFORDVILLE SELF STORAGE
3291 Crawfordville Hwy.About 1 mile south of the courthouse
850-228-7197
Thank You!
for voting us your Self-Storage of Choice
Marsha WoodLicensed Massage Therapist
Celebrating 20 years Thank You!
Thank You! Thank You!I am deeply
grateful and honoredand I will do my best to uphold
your faith in me.
926-7067 • 251-5403 CellLicence # MA9416
P.O. Box 429 Hwy. 98 Panacea, FL 32346(850) 984-5637 • (850) 984-5693 • Fax: (850) 984-5698Mike Falk Owner www.mikesmarineflorida.com
Mike’s Marine supply
Thank You to All our Loyal Customers!Thank You to All our Loyal Customers!
We have enjoyed serving you for over 38 years and look forward to Many More!
We appreciate your patronage!
We appreciate your patronage! Readers’
Choice
2009Winner
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HigH Quality
Heating & Air, Inc.
Thank You for your referrals and for making us Your #1 Heating and Air Condition Company
In Wakulla County.
(850) 926-1021www.highqualityheatingandair.com
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AMS appreciates your vote for the 2009 Readers’ Choice Winner.THANK YOU! - From AMSFrank, Angie, Gordon, Audrey & Jacob
Angie, Morgan & Frank
We appreciate our customers
& their patronage
Tammie Barfield, General Manager of The Wakulla News, presents the winner of the Readers’ Choice 2009 $100 cash prize, Whitney Stewart, a crisp one hundred dollar bill July 22 in The Wakulla News office. Ms. Stewart stated she is taking a trip to Biloxi, Mississippi in a couple of weeks for a friend’s 40th birthday and the cash will come in handy! Whitney Stewart lives in Crawfordville.
Whitney Stewart wins $100 drawingWhitney Stewart and Tammie Barfield
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C R E D I T U N I O N
SCOREFEDERAL
Thank you Wakulla County for voting SCORE the #1 credit union in the 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards!!!
Provides personal financial services to fit your needs.
See us today for further information.11 Preston Circle, Crawfordville FL • 926-1960
www.scorefcu.com
Thank You for the Nomination
Come See us for all your Automotive Needs!
COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRC.V. Axles • Brakes • A/C Repair • Diagnostics • Transmission Service & Repair Towing Service • Oil change and tires, too!
And so much more...
926-7883 764 Shadeville Rd.Open: M-F 7:30 - 6:00 Saturday by Appointment
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Aunt Cheryl, Rusty, Rob & Lee
Tammie Barfield, General Manager of The Wakulla News, presents the winner of the Readers’ Choice 2009 $100 cash prize, Whitney Stewart, a crisp one hundred dollar bill July 22 in The Wakulla News office. Ms. Stewart stated she is taking a trip to Biloxi, Mississippi in a couple of weeks for a friend’s 40th birthday and the cash will come in handy! Whitney Stewart lives in Crawfordville.
Whitney Stewart wins $100 drawingWhitney Stewart and Tammie Barfield
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Congratulations Winners…
Thanks to our
Readers!
www.thewakullanews.com
PlumbingHONORABLE MENTIONJones Plumbing & Septic Tank, Inc.
ElectricianWINNERAnytime ElectricRUNNER UPJoseph E. Morgan Electric ContractorRUNNER UPRevell Electric & Automated Access Systems
A/C HeatingWINNERHigh Quality Heating & Air
RUNNER UPAir Con of WakullaHONORABLE MENTIONKeith Key Heating & Air
PainterWINNERSandcastle Painting, LLCRUNNER UPRoddenberry Painting
Tree ServiceWINNERHillier TimberRUNNER UPCasey’s Lawn & Tree Service
HONORABLE MENTIONMunge’s Tree Service
Pool CareWINNERPearce Krystal Klear Pools, Inc.RUNNER UPSunshine Pool Supplies
Home CleaningWINNERDarcy Tucker, LLCRUNNER UPWhile You’re Away
MISCELLANEOUS
ChildcareWINNERDiane MeaneyRUNNER UPHappy Time NurseryHONORABLE MENTIONWakulla Christian School
Clothing/GiftsWINNERBeall’s OutletRUNNER UPBasicsHONORABLE MENTIONMaurice’s
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“Thank You Wakulla forloving where you liveand for your vote of
confidence inPurple Martin Nurseries.”
--Glenn Campbell
Landscape Design & InstallationCrawfordvillehiropracticlinic
Thank You for your support It is a pleasure to serve you!
William Treichel, D.C.Chiropractic Physician
2887 Crawfordville Hwy., Suite 1, Crawfordville
(850)926-1227Fax (850)926-6550
Wakulla Title CompanyWe are serving our
community with over 25 years of experience.
Thank You,850-926-3934
Leland Burton Professional Land Survey
925-3178Thank You!
Revell Electric & Automated
Access Systems570-4484
THANK YOU FOR PUTTING YOUR TRUST IN US! MEMBER FDIC
Thanks!Munge’s
Tree Service421-8104
Storage CenterWINNERCrawfordville Self StorageRUNNER UPSeminole Self StorageHONORABLE MENTIONPines Storage Center
Dance StudioWINNERWakulla Dance AcademyRUNNER UPDancing with Miss Denise
PhotographerWINNERKarla Nelson
RUNNER UPTreks PhotographyHONORABLE MENTIONLynda Kinsey
HotelWINNERWildwood ResortRUNNER UPWakulla Springs LodgeHONORABLE MENTIONBest Western Garden Inn & Suites
HardwareWINNERCrawfordville Ace Hardware
RUNNER UPSopchoppy HardwareHONORABLE MENTIONGulf Coast Lumber and Hardware
PERSONAL SERVICE
Barber ShopWINNERThe Barber ShoppeRUNNER UPStan’sRUNNER UPHis & Hers
Hair SalonWINNERRoot 319RUNNER UPDazzles
HONORABLE MENTIONSalon Oxygen
Nail CareWINNERRoot 319RUNNER UPEvolution Day SpaHONORABLE MENTIONDazzles
TanningWINNERTan LinesRUNNER UPWolf TanningHONORABLE MENTIONEvolution Day Spa
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Aerobics with Kelly
F I T N E S S F O R Y O U R L I F EKelly Porter Dugger, Fitness Instructor
850.588.5661 --- [email protected]
ThaNK YOU!To all who participated in the Reader’s Choice, please accept my gratitude for this award.
Providing fitness instruction for the last 22 years has been a true blessing and pleasure to be a part of the lives of all my fitness friends.
If you are looking for fun fitness, come join our group!A variety of aerobics and fitness classes are offered through Wakulla Group Fitness
located at 4340 Crawfordville Highway, beside the public library.Our goal is to give you a new appreciation of yourself, to promote confidence,
and to gain a positive well being from the inside out.Make a change and healthy start today!
Readers’ Choice
2009
Special Touch Cleaning“Serving you for 25 years at your table or in your home. As always
with honor and pleasure.”POLLY NICHOLS
519-7238 • 926-3065LICENSED & INSURED
THANK YOUFOR YOUR SUPPORT
SOPCHOPPY HARDWARE
THANK YOU
MEMBER FDIC
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!
-JERRY & SUE TUCKERJERRY’S MARINE
SUPPLY
Thank You!
925-6158
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AccountantWINNERSheppard AccountingRUNNER UPTraci CashHONORABLE MENTIONTaylor Accounting
AttorneyWINNERFrances Casey LoweRUNNER UPMary Ellen DavisHONORABLE MENTIONRichard Reno
DoctorWINNERDr. FrableRUNNER UPDr. PlageeHONORABLE MENTIONDr. Keen
Dentist2 WINNERS - TiedDentistry by the Sea, Dr. Turk ANDDrs. Carey and JonesRUNNER UPTotal Dental Care
Computers/TechnologyWINNER2M Networking
RECREATION
MarinaWINNERShield’s MarinaHONORABLE MENTIONPanacea Harbor Marina
Fishing CharterWINNERLarry TuckerRUNNER UPJody Campbell
Bait & TackleWINNERAMS MarineRUNNER UPCrum’s Mini MallHONORABLE MENTIONLou’s Bait & Tackle
Boat/Motor RepairWINNERMike’s Marine SupplyRUNNER UPSt. Marks Discount MarineHONORABLE MENTIONJerry’s Marine Repair
Canoe/Kayak RentalWINNERT-N-T Hide-A-wayRUNNER UPWilderness Way
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Scratch Cakes“ Bakery & Eatery ”
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.Open Tues - Sat (8am-9pm), Sun (11am-3pm)
1085 Sopchoppy Hwy. • 962-7872
Thank you to our valuedcustomers for your vote in the
“Readers’ Choice Surveyof 2009”
for your votes and your support ! -Lynda Kinsey
We will continue to provide quality service & the lowest priced boats
in the area.
483 Port Leon Dr. St. Marks, FL 32355 850-925-1100Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Thank you!SANDCASTLE
PAINTING, LLC850-926-4914
THANK YOU!CAPTAIN LARRY RUNNING WILD CHARTERS, INC850-984-5206
THANK YOUCRAWFORDVILLE
ANIMAL HOSPITAL850-926-2089
“THANK YOU”J.P. ROBERTS AND CO., INC850-926-4439
ScubaWINNERDown Under Dive Center
RESTAURANT
AtmosphereWINNERAngelo’sRUNNER UPBackwoods BistroHONORABLE MENTIONEl Jalisco’s
BreakfastWINNERCoastal RestaurantRUNNER UPMyra JeansHONORABLE MENTIONHuddle House
LunchWINNERBACKWOODS BISTRORUNNER UPBeef O’Brady’sHONORABLE MENTIONEl Jalisco’s
DinnerWINNEREl Jalisco’sRUNNER UPCoastal RestaurantHONORABLE MENTIONBackwoods Bistro
ServiceWINNEREl Jalisco’sRUNNER UPSpring Creek RestaurantHONORABLE MENTIONBackwoods Bistro
EntertainmentWINNERHamanocker’s OasisRUNNER UPBackwoods Bistro
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We are so proud you have chosen us as your favorite!We are so proud you have chosen us as your favorite!In the future Lee’s Liquor & Skybox will continue to maintain the excellent service we provide to all our good friends and patrons that made us a winner.
Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.
Humbly,Harold & June Lee and our Staff at Lee’s Liquor and Skybox Sports Bar
P.S. - Be sure to check
our “Marquee” daily!!
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2009
We are proud to serve the families of Wakulla.
Est 1983
Thank you “Readers” for putting your trust in us and choosing us as one of
the top Childcare Providers. Charles and Linda Wicker
Thanks for choosing
Bryan’sLAWN CARE, INC.
as your favorite lawn care serviceLawn Maintenance & Landscaping
Mowing, Weedeating, Edging,Hedge Trimming, Blowing, Pine Straw,
Landscape design & installlation.Bryan Camp
850-926-1550 • [email protected]
LICENSED & INSURED
Dianna V. Strickland Licensed Massage TherapistSpecializing in: TMJ Pain, Neck & Back Pain, and Hip & Shoulder Pain
926-678994 Cottonwood Street, Crawfordville Behind Dubreja Plaza
(MA42632/MM18208)
Thank You All for your vote!
I very much appreciate the recognition and look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank You!“We’ll see you for breakfast, lunch
or dinner”your
CoastalFAMILY
1305 Coastal Hwy., Panacea, FL850-984-2933
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Keith Blackmar, Editor
Keep Wakulla County Beautiful
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Thank You “Readers” for your continued Support!Thank You “Readers” for your continued Support!
We are so proud to be your Hometown
Bank!
We are so proud to be your Hometown
Bank!
MEMBER FDIC
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It is an honor to receive these awards, and it is our pleasure to be a part of this Community
The El Jalisco’s Family
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¡Gracias!
Thank You Wakulla!For selecting us once again as Reader’s Choice for Mortgage Lending.
It has been our pleasure to serve you for the past 11 years. We love Wakulla County and love
helping you, when you need us.
Thanks for another great year!
Mary Darnell, Cynthia & Ralph Thomas, and Ann ShookReaders’ Choice
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