Readers' Choice Winners 2012

All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger and Best Arts & Entertainment Venue to Best Blog.

We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners. Tie breakers used were number of nomination comments, number of positive comments in directory listing and promotion of voting via social media when Sarasota Patch is mentioned in post. In the event of all three tie breakers failing, a tie was declared. In categories where only two businesses competed, no second place winner was declared.

FOOD & DRINK

Best Italian Food

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Best Mexican Food

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Best Asian Food

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Best Wings 

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Best Burger 

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• Second Place: Patrick's 1481

Best Breakfast 

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Best Bakery

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Best Happy Hour

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Best Beer Selection 

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SERVICES/SHOPPING

Best Fresh Produce

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Best Hospital

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Best Shopping Center

• Winner: Main Street Sarasota
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Best Veterinarian

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Best Auto Repair Shop

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Best Haircut

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ENTERTAINMENT

Best Zoo or Aquarium

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Best Miniature Golf

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Best Bowling Alley

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Best Gym

• Winner:  (YMCA),
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Best Place to Walk

Best Movie Theater

Best Golf Course

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• Second Place (Tie):  and Tatum Ridge Golf Links

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• Winner: The Art Whisperer
• Second Place: Red County — Dr. Rich Swier Sr.