WINNING NEVER GETS OLD!
The appeal of victory is timeless and each year we ask our readers to take the time to vote for their favorite retailers and restaurants, amenities and attractions, entertainers and entrepreneurs in the Golden Isles. Thousands of you took the time to write in your responses and we’ve tallied the results to give you the list of 2017 winners. It’s all about the community and we’re ALL winners for being part of it and celebrating that!
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3 Day Weekend - Band
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Ace Garden Center - Garden Supply
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B&B Design Cosign - Consignment Shop, Furniture
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The Bailey Boys - Children's Apparel
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Barbara Jean's Restaurant and Bar - Southern Cooking, Bread and Rolls, Crab Cakes, Soup, Vegetable Plate Selection
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Beachview Event Rentals and Design - Party Rentals
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Bennie's Red Barn - Fried Chicken, Steak
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Bill Duckworth Tire - Auto Repair
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The Club - Fitness Center
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Bonefish Grill - Martini
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Brogen's North - Chili
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Brunswick Floors - Flooring and Tile Store
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Bubba Garcia's Mexican Cantina - Margarita, Mexican, Singles Hangout
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Butler's Stash - Trendiest Women's Wear, Women's Casual Clothing
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Candace Hires Photography - Portrait Photographer, Family Photographer
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Certified Burgers and Beverage - New Restaurant, Burgers
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Blackwater Grill - Best Shrimp & Grits
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Coastal Bank - Local Bank
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Coastal Computer Consulting - Corporate Citizen,Computer Consulting & Repair
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Coastal Creative Company - Videography
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Coastal Greenery - Landscaper
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Holly Cohen - Pet Groomer
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Crabdaddy's Seafood Grill - Best Dinner, Desserts, Seafood, Restaurant to Take Visitors, Overall Restaurant
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Cunningham Jewelers - Contemporary Jewelry, Baby Gifts, Decorative Accessories, Wedding Gifts
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Davis Love, III's Paddle and Putt - Paddleboard Shop
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Denae Daniels - Hair Salon; Devyn Miller - Make-Up Artist
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LeAnn Duckworth - Real Estate Agent
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ECHO - The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort - View From a Restaurant
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ECHO - The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort - Outdoor Dining
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Edward on Saint Simons - Florist
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Evelyne Talman - Women's Evening Wear
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Fancy Q - Sushi
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Mike Force - Wedding Photographer
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Fuse - Ice Cream or Frozen Treats
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GJ Ford Book Shop - Book Store
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Gentlemen's Outfitters - Men's Formal Attire, Men's Casual Attire, Men's Activewear, Ties, Men's Shoes
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Georgia Sea Grill - Appetizers, First Date Restaurant, Specialty Cocktails
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Gynn Visual Arts - Art Gallery
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Gnat's Landing - Salad, Place to Watch the GA/FL Game
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Jonathan Godley - Server
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Golden Isles Bracelet Company - St. Simons Keepsake
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h2o creative group - Graphic Design
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The Half Shell - Bloody Mary, Pork Chops
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Halyards - Place to Eat at the Bar, Chef (Dave Snyder), Bar Selection, Wine Selection (Bar/Restaurant)
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Hamby's By Air Package Store - Liquor Store
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Hodnett Cooper | Berkshire Hathaway - Real Estate Firm, Vacation Rentals
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Dee Simmons - Interior Designer
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Ed Hose - Local Artist
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Hot Dog Alley - Hot Dog
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Iguana's Seafood Restaurant - Fried Shrimp, Kid-Friendly
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Indigo Coastal Shanty - Mainland Restaurant
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Island Ace Hardware - Store with Most Helpful Staff
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Island Day Spa - Day Spa
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Island Natural Market - Health & Organic Foods
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Joseph Jewelers - Fine Jewelry
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Kennedy Outfitters - Fishing Charters
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The King and Prince Golf Course - Home of The Hampton Club - Golf Course
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Lighthouse Financial Advisoris - Financial Advisor
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Locos Grill & Pub - Chicken Wings, Sports Bar
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Low County Walk - Antiques Shop
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Main Street Frame Shop - Frames
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Chris Martinez - Personal Trainer
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Chris Maxwell - Bartender
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Mellow Mushroom - Beer Selection (Bar/Restaurant)
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Mixed Nuts - Consignment Shopping, Clothing
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Monkeywrench - Bicycle Shop
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Palm Coast Coffee Cafe and Pub - Lunch, Vegetarian-Friendly, Sandwich, Live Music Venue, Place to Meet New Friends,
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Palmer's Village Cafe - Breakfast, Brunch
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Pet Exchange - Pet Store
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Refresh & Refine - Beauty Products, Facials & Skin Care
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Rebecca Robinson and Dan Meyers - Community Volunteer (tie)
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Saint Simons Colonial Island Trolley Tours - Trolley Tour
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St. Simons Drug Company - Funniest Greeting Cards
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St. Simons Puppy Paradise - Dog Day Care
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St. Simons Sweets - Candy and Sweets
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Sal's Neighborhood Pizzeria - Pizza
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Seaside Homes - Rugs
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Seaside Veterinary Hospital - Veterinary
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Shackelford Shoes - Women's Shoes and Sandals, Hats, Handbags
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Simmer and Soak - Kitchen and Bath Designer
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Smallcakes - Cake & Cupcakes
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Southeast Adventure Outfitters - Kayak Tours and Rentals
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Southern Soul Barbeque - Place to Eat with Locals, Sweet Tea, Barbeque, Brunswick Stew, Mac & Cheese
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Sweet Mama's - Pie, Muffins & Pastries
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Taylor House Interiors - Furniture & Home Accessories
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Tramici - Italian, Host/Hostess: Ellen Robb
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Tortuga Jack's. - Jekyll Island Restaurant
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Wake Up Coffee - Coffee
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Whippersnappers - Toy Store
ACCOMMODATIONS
Resort: Sea Island – The Cloister
Bed & Breakfast: Village Inn & Pub
Hotel: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
APPAREL
Fine Jewelry: Joseph Jewelers
Contemporary Jewelry: Cunningham Jewelers
Women’s Evening Wear: Evelyne Talman
Trendiest Women’s Wear: Butler’s Stash
Women’s Casual Clothing: Butler’s Stash
Women’s Active Wear: Love & Sweat
Women’s Swimwear: Cricket Shop
Women’s Shoes & Sandals: Shackelford Shoes
Handbags: Shackelford Shoes
Hats: Shackelford Shoes
Men’s Formal Attire: Gentlemen’s Outfitters
Men’s Casual Attire: Gentlemen’s Outfitters
Men’s Active Wear: Gentlemen’s Outfitters
Ties: Gentlemen’s Outfitters
Men’s Shoes: Gentlemen’s Outfitters
Children’s Apparel: The Bailey Boys
COMMUNITY
Community Volunteer (tie): Dan Meyers and Rebecca Robinson
Corporate Citizen: Coastal Computer Consulting
Fundraiser: Relay for Life
New Thing About St. Simons Island: SSIRocks
Old Thing About St. Simons Island: Lighthouse
Quirky Thing About St. Simons Island: Tree Spirits
CULTURE AND ARTS
Annual Festival: 4th of July - Sunshine Festival
Special Event: RSM Classic
Art Gallery: Glynn Visual Arts
Contributor to the Arts: Mildred Huie Wilcox
Local Actor/Actress: Amy Lovin
Local Artist: Ed Hose
Local Musician: Michael Hulett
Local Band: 3 Day Weekend
Historic Site: Fort Frederica
Trolley Tour: Saint Simons Colonial Island Trolley Tours
DINING
Breakfast: Palmer’s Village Café
Brunch: Palmer’s Village Café
Lunch: Palm Coast Coffee Café & Pub
Dinner: Crabdaddy’s Seafood Grill
Appetizers: Georgia Sea Grill
Desserts: Crabdaddy’s Seafood Grill
Kid-Friendly: Iguanas Seafood Restaurant
Outdoor Dining: ECHO
Place to Eat at the Bar: Halyards
View from a Restaurant: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Catering Company: Tasteful Temptations
New Restaurant: Certified Burgers and Beverage
Mainland Restaurant: Indigo Coastal Shanty
Jekyll Island Restaurant: Tortuga Jack's
First Date Restaurant: Georgia Sea Grill
Restaurant to Take Visitors: Crabdaddy’s Seafood Grill
Fine Dining Experience: Delaney’s Bistro & Bar
Place to Eat with the Locals: Southern Soul Barbeque
Vegetarian Friendly: Palm Coast Coffee Café & Pub
Chef: Dave Snyder
Server: Jonathan Godley
Host/Hostess: Ellen Robb
Overall Restaurant: Crabdaddy’s Seafood Grill
DRINK
Bar Selection: Halyards
Beer Selection (Bar/Restaurant): Mellow Mushroom
Wine Selection (Bar/Restaurant): Halyards
Liquor Store: Hamby’s by Air Package Store
Bloody Mary: The Half Shell
Martini: Bonefish Grill
Margarita: Bubba Garcia’s Mexican Cantina
Specialty Cocktails: Georgia Sea Grill
Bartender: Chris Maxwell
Coffee: Wake Up Coffee
Sweet Tea: Southern Soul Barbeque
FOOD
Barbeque: Southern Soul Barbeque
Italian: Tramici Neighborhood Italian
Mexican: Bubba Garcia’s Mexican Cantina
Seafood: Crabdaddy’s Seafood Grill
Southern Cooking: Barbara Jean’s Restaurant & Bar
Bread & Rolls: Barbara Jean’s Restaurant & Bar
Muffins & Pastries: Sweet Mama’s
Brunswick Stew: Southern Soul Barbeque
Burgers: Certified Burgers and Beverage
Cake & Cupcakes: Smallcakes
Candy & Sweets: St. Simons Sweets
Chicken Wings: Locos Grill & Pub
Chili: Brogen’s North
Crab Cakes: Barbara Jean’s Restaurant & Bar
French Fries: The Crab Trap
Fried Chicken: Bennie’s Red Barn
Fried Oysters: The Crab Trap
Fried Shrimp: Iguana’s Seafood Restaurant
Hot Dog: Hot Dog Alley
Ice Cream or Frozen Treats: Fuse
Mac & Cheese: Southern Soul Barbeque
Pie: Sweet Mama’s
Pork Chops: The Half Shell
Pizza: Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria
Salad: Gnat’s Landing
Sandwich: Palm Coast Coffee Café & Pub
Soup: Barbara Jean’s Restaurant & Bar
Shrimp & Grits: Blackwater Grill
Steak: Bennie’s Red Barn
Sushi: Fancy Q
Vegetable Plate Selections: Barbara Jean’s Restaurant & Bar
PLACE
Live Music Venue: Palm Coast Coffee Café & Pub
Neighborhood Bar: Tipsy McSway’s Neighborhood Bar
Party Venue: Ziggy Mahoney’s
Place to Meet New Friends: Palm Coast Coffee Café & Pub
Singles Hangout: Bubba Garcia’s Mexican Cantina
Place to go Dancing: Ziggy Mahoney’s
Place to Shoot Pool: Murphy’s Tavern
Sports Bar: Locos Grill & Pub
Local Tourist Attraction: The Lighthouse
To Watch a Sunset: The Pier
To Propose: The Beach
To Take Out-of-Towners: The Pier
To People Watch: The Beach
For Family Fun: Neptune Park
For Educational Outing/Field Trip: Fort Frederica
REAL ESTATE
Neighborhood on St. Simons Island: East Beach
Best Vacation Rentals: Hodnett Cooper
Real Estate Agent: LeAnn Duckworth
Real Estate Firm: Berkshire Hathaway/Hodnett Cooper
SERVICE
Auto Repair: Bill Duckworth Tire
Computer Consulting/Repair: Coastal Computer Consulting
DJ Services: Island Sound
Garden Supply: Ace Garden Center
Graphic Design: h2o Creative Group
Fitness Center: The Club
Financial Advisor: Lighthouse Financial Advisors
Interior Designer: Dee Simmons Homans
Landscaper: Coastal Greenery
Local Bank: Synovus Coastal Bank of Georgia
Event Planner: Straton Hall Events
Dog Day Care: St. Simons Puppy Paradise
Pet Trainer: Roy Scarborough
Pet Groomer: Holly Cohen
Portrait Photographer: Candace Hires Photography
Wedding Photographer: Mike Force Photography
Family Photographer: Candace Hires Photography
Kitchen & Bath Designer: Simmer & Soak
Party Rentals: Beachview Event Rentals & Design
Personal Trainer: Chris Martinez
Veterinarian: Seaside Veterinary Hospital
Videography: Coastal Creative Company
Yoga/Fitness Instructor: Patricia Ploeger
SHOPPING
Auto Dealership: Nalley Buick-GMC
Antiques Shop: Low Country Walk
Baby Gifts: Cunningham Jewelers
Bookstore: G.J. Ford Bookshop
Candles: Two Friends
Consignment Shopping, Clothing: Mixed Nuts Boutique & Consignment
Consignment Shopping, Furniture: B&B Design and Consign
Decorative Accessories Gift Shop: Cunningham Jewelers
Eyewear/glasses: Millican Eye Center
Flooring and Tile Store: Brunswick Floors
Florist: Edward on Saint Simons
Frames: Main Street Frame Shop
Funniest Greeting Cards: St. Simons Drug Company
Furniture & Home Accessories Store: Taylor House Interiors
Hardware Store: Island Ace Hardware
Health & Organic Food: Island Natural Market
Pet Store: Pet Exchange
Stationery: Mimi’s (now at Sutton Interiors)
Rugs: Seaside Home
Store with the Most Helpful Staff: Island Ace Hardware
St. Simons Keepsake: Golden Isles Bracelet Company
Toy Store: Whippersnappers
Wedding Gifts: Cunningham Jewelers
SPA & SALON
Beauty Products: Refresh & Refine
Facials & Skincare: Refresh & Refine
Hair Salon: Denae Daniels Salon
Day Spa: Island Day Spa
Make Up Artist: Devyn Miller
Manicure-Pedicure: Rosalee’s
Massage: Nancy Champagne
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Bicycle Shop: Monkeywrench
Bicycle Rentals: Ocean Motion
Bird Watching: Gould’s Inlet
Boat Dealer: Hickory Bluff Marine
Dolphin Tours: Cap Fendig’s Dolphin Tours
Golf Course: The King and Prince Golf Course – The Hampton Club
Paddleboard Shop: Davis Love III’s Paddle & Putt
Fishing Charters: Kennedy Outfitters
Kayak Tours & Rentals: Southeast Adventure Outfitters
Place to Watch the GA/FL Game: Gnat’s Landing
Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all the readers who voted!
