are welcoming with their friendly personalities. They explain and provide you with valuable information about DMK products and your particular skincare needs. You end up leaving feeling relaxed and your face looks fantastic! Nikki Pislaan (on Eridel Kitchen & Bath): Brand-new company, but entering into it with over 20 years of experience in kitchen and bath, as well as interior design. Great custom product made in the US with detailed design and installation service. They also collaborate and work alongside many local designers, builders and architects. Platinum Winner- Lokey’s
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Escape Rooms / Gold Winner- KAJ Consults / Silver Winner- FACEPOP / Bronze Winner- Eridel Kitchen & Bath
BEST SARASOTA ELECTED OFFICIAL Vern Buchanan Here’s one election US Rep. VERN BUCHANAN already has on lock. The seven-term Republican placed first in the critical primary and takes the Platinum honor. Outgoing Sheriff TOM KNIGHT locked up the Gold honor this year. And freshman State Rep. TOMMY GREGORY can boast to the local delegation that he won the Silver in this campaign. -JO Lisa Worthy (on Vern Buchanan): I like how Mr. Buchanan reaches out to his constituency on a regular basis to ask our opinion on matters in which he will vote on. Making that effort, and listening to the information he receives, is why I vote for him. Alyssa Gay (on Tommy Gregory): The thing that stands out to me most about Tommy is just how much he truly cares about the community and the state of Florida. He has unbelievable experience and knowledge, but he remains humble and is always accessible to his constituents and even those who aren’t residents of his district. Platinum Winner- Vern Buchanan / Gold Winner- Tom Knight / Silver Winner- Tommy Gregory
BEST MANATEE ELECTED OFFICIAL Vanessa Baugh County Commissioners wear the crown north of University Parkway. Manatee County Commissioner VANESSA BAUGH won Platinum honors in a landslide, while fellow County Commissioner CAROL WHITMORE took the Gold spot. But constitutional officers earned some love as well. Sheriff RICK WELLS secured a Silver star finish. -JO Joanna Pace (on Carol Whitmore): Commissioner Carol Whitmore supports and promotes animal welfare in our community. She will “do the right thing” when it comes to our four-legged friends! Mary Daugherty (on Carol Whitmore): Her heart is what makes Carol the best. Her background and experience have served her well to represent all the citizens in Manatee County. She is truly a woman of the people. She realizes that economic development, good jobs and a strong local economy will buoy all the citizens of Manatee County! Yet, she realizes smart growth must be balanced with quality of life for it to be sustainable. Platinum Winner- Vanessa Baugh / Gold WinnerCarol Whitmore / Silver Winner- Rick Wells
Best of SRQ Local Competition Methodology Every year over 4-6 months, we invite our astute readers to vote for their favorite local eats, shopping, arts and culture, attractions, professional services and hotspots culminating in the buzzworthy special “Best of SRQ Local” awards feature published in the April 2020 edition of SRQ Magazine. Only locally owned establishments may be nominated for the “Best of SRQ Local” Readers’ Competition, e.g. independent restaurants and locallyowned companies and boutiques. Limited to one ballot per person. Readers are asked to provide their name, address and email to verify each ballot. Ballots submitted without an email verification cannot be counted. Incomplete ballots with too few votes overall or those with votes only in 2 to 3 categories will not be accepted. Celebrate with us at the TGIF Best of SRQ Local Party on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Aloft Hotel in Downtown Sarasota. 106 | srq magazine_ APR20 live local
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