BEST OF SRQ LOCAL 2026 and looks after its team, and it is committed to delivering exceptional and honest service to its clients. Focused on building relationships that ensure satisfaction for everyone involved. Highly recommend them.
BEST LOCAL CONTRACTOR, COMMERCIAL DK Restoration The blueprint for brilliance isn’t hard (hat) to find in Sarasota. Voters this year nailed it—hammering home the concrete winners for crafty contractors. DK RESTORATION has the Platinum permits while WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION measures up with a Gold win. PHOENIX BUILDERS OF WEST FLORIDA beamed into Silver. Ron Rowan (on DK Restoration) Great service for restoration. Eliza Miller (on Phoenix Builders) Byron and Phoenix Builders go above and beyond in every project they touch. Byron’s hands-on approach and commitment to quality make Phoenix Builders truly deserving of this award.
BEST LOCAL CREDIT UNION
perfect your percentage rate. SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION places Platinum with ACHIEVA CREDIT UNION guarding Gold. USF CREDIT UNION sets up a Silver line of credit while MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION is a Bronze best for community cash. Don’t worry we re-member-ed to include Honorable Mention 1st Street Credit Union. Marge McCarthy (on Suncoast Credit Union) Used them since we’ve been here and so do our adult children. Customer oriented and never any problems. Susan Ramos (on Achieva Credit Union) I've been with Achieva credit union for years, and they always take care of all my needs. Laura Kondo (on USF Credit Union) USF CU is not only my credit union it’s my employer. I do all my banking at USF CU, and so do my kids. A nearly 25 year member, they helped me through life with savings, mortgages, and car loans. Always the best service and rates. Helen Pastore (on USF Credit Union) USF Credit Union serves our community with its financial stability and commitment to its members. You will find their professional and personal attention to your needs is a warm welcome.
Suncoast Credit Union
BEST LOCAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Owned by you, these credit unions let you bank on trust. They’re invested in fair fares and finances. Keeping your savings safe and sound, these winners weren’t loan-ly at the top with plenty of places to
Brokering excellence starts with these portfolio pros. Wealth well-managed, these winners provide guidance for gains and insight for your
SRQ Wealth
investments. SRQ WEALTH is a fee-nominal liquid asset in Platinum while J & J WEALTH ADVISORS and MICHAEL CALAMARAS, NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL got our interest for Gold. GLENN SCHARF, SCHARF GROUP LLC yielded a Silver win and AK INVESTING LLC bonds to Bronze. We’ve got plenty more in stock. Head over to Honorable Mentions Hart & Hart Financial Services, Full Spectrum Financial Group, Mariner Wealth Advisors and Morgan Sommers, Edward Jones. Roland A. Dilley (on SRQ Wealth) Working with this team has been an absolute blessing. They don’t just manage numbers—they take the time to truly understand me, my family, and every detail that matters in our lives. Their personal touch, combined with their expertise, makes me feel both cared for and confident about my financial future. It’s rare to find a team that balances professionalism with such genuine interest in their clients’ well-being. I couldn’t recommend them more highly. Toby Sheil (on SRQ Wealth) They are a full service team that gets to know me and my extended family and helps me achieve all my goals, not just my financial ones. K.C. Wood (on Michael Calamaras) Great strategist that sets clients on the right path to reach their goals. Jeff Farren (on Glenn Scharf) Glenn is very responsive and knowledgeable. I recommended Glenn to my adult children who
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