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The readers have chosen ThanYkou for ! Our third year of Readers’ Choice awards has been another great success. The readers have sent in their votes and we are so excited to announce the results. Congratulations to those businesses who were chosen by our readers as Readers’ Choice winners. During this stressful economic time, it’s good to be reminded of the positive energy in our community. This year we chose to award the Runners Up only for those results that were as close as one or two votes. And there were a couple of tie votes for winners which
Bryan’s Lawn Care ServiCe, inC ˙ landscaping ˙ lawn maintenance ˙ mowing ˙ edging ˙ weed eating ˙ blowing ˙ hedge trimming
850-251-9619 We thank the 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS readers for recognizing us as their favorite lawn care service business for the 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards! Lawn Care
WINNER
makes it even more fun. The Wakulla News welcomes suggestions for more categories for the Readers’ Choice awards, or for other types of reader contests. We will continue to be the source that brings news and information about Wakulla County into the homes of our readers. According to Scarborough Research & Newspaper National Network, more readers than ever are reading newspaper copies with more than three readers per copy on average. This enhances the value of newspaper as an
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advertising medium while at the same time becoming an even more efficient source for news. Thanks so much to the readers who took the time to complete the ballots and get them to us. Many ballots were mailed in and to those readers who handdelivered theirs, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always nice to have the opportunity to visit a reader one on one. Enjoy this section and let the businesses listed under each category know you know they are The Wakulla Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice winners.
Thank You Wakulla County for your Business & Support
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Callaway Auto and Truck Repair
We would like to say thank you to all our customers and readers for awarding us WINNERS in 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS Readers’ Choice Automotive Division
and
Thank you to our great staff
Engine Repair
WINNER
Tim - Mark - Marshall To those who have not visited our establishment, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to stop in and meet our staff of qualified technicians. We strive to be the automotive professionals of your choice too!
850-926-1039
4384 Crawfordville Hwy. Crawfordville FL 32327 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri. • 8 a.m. - 12 Noon Sat.
MV# 62122
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Thank You! from
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The 2010 Readers’ Choice Winners are… ANIMAL CARE Pet Care, Supplies WINNER Wakulla Animal Hospital RUNNER UP Pet Stop AUTOMOTIVE
Hardware WINNER
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Auto Engine Repair WINNERS Callaway Auto & Truck Repair Downtown Automotive
SHEPARD ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Lorra L. Shepard, Certified Public Accountant
Auto Body Shop WINNER Mike’s Paint & Body RUNNER UP Wakulla Collision Used Car Dealer WINNER Premier Motor Cars RUNNER UP Rascal Auto Sales FINANCIAL SERVICES Bank WINNER Wakulla Bank
Polly Nichols’ Special Touch Cleaning Service
Thank You for trusting Readers’ in our services, in the Choice 4HE7AKULLA .EWS 2010 past, present and future.
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As always it is with honor and pleasure that I serve my friends in Wakulla County. Mitzi Rye, Jessica S. Revell & Lorra L. Shepard, CPA
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Cleaning Service
WINNER
Thank You! Polly Nichols
926-3065
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Bank RUNNER UP Capital City Bank
Ice Cream/Snacks WINNER Myra Jeans
Credit Union WINNER Envision Credit Union RUNNER UP FSU Credit Union
Bakery WINNER Myra Jeans RUNNER UP Scratch Cakes
Mortgage Company WINNER Amerifirst FOOD AND BEVERAGE Liquor Store WINNER Dux Liquors Grocery WINNER Winn Dixie RUNNER UP Sopchoppy IGA
Thank you for voting us
#1 926-3546
A/C & Heating
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for Your Loyalty and Continued Support! Crawfordville’s Oldest and Most Trusted Floor Covering Store Setting the Standard with Ijob[ 850-926-9444
850-224-9850
6 Hickory Avenue
1940 Thomasville Road
CRAWFORDVILLE
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Call Us for Your Free In-Home Estimate!
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!
Wakulla High School IS!
Get the latest on Wakulla High’s Football Team and show your support for the War Eagles in 4HE 7AKULLA .EWs Special Football Tab!
A Supplement to 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS Appearing in the August 26 issue Advertising Deadline: August 13, 2010 Biz Card .......................$25 Full Color Spot Value Ad .................... $3750 As Available Color Eighth Page.................$75 Quarter Page............ $125 ............................. $50.................................... $15 Half Page.....................$225 .............................. $75................................... $30 Full Page ......................$375 ............................ $150................................... $60 Back Page...................$500 Call Lynda, Denise or Sherry 926-7102
CASH Prize Win Hayley Mahaff
“With a baby on the way $100 will come in very handy!”
Jennifer Murphy, Adrona Geddie, Dr. Robert Frable, Aida Torres, A.R.N.P Jessi Morgan, April Simpson, Veronica Smith
It is difficult to express how excited our office personnel and providers are over this award. We strive constantly to provide the best medical care possible in a friendly but professional atmosphere. Thank You, Readers’ Wakulla, for placing your trust in us. Choice The
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CAPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL GROUP
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WINNER 2008 2009 2010
COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR C.V. Axles • Brakes • A/C Repair • Diagnostics • Transmission Service & Repair Towing Service • Oil change and tires, too! And so much more...
Come See us for all your Automotive Needs! Open: M-F 7:30 - 6:00 Saturday by Appointment
926-7883 764 Shadeville Road Crawfordville
New Teachers School Principals
Safety Tips And More...
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HEALTH AND FITNESS Fitness Instructor WINNER Gym Gena Davis WINNER Anytime Fitness HOME AND LAND Builder Massage WINNER WINNER LDS Construction Marsha Wood, LMT Real Estate Chiropractor Company WINNER WINNER Dr. William Treichel McKinney Properties
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RUNNER UP Century 21 Florida Coastal Properties Title Company WINNER Wakulla Title Surveyor WINNER Thurman Roddenberry & Associates, Inc.
Nursery/Garden Center WINNER Purple Martin Nursery
Thank you Wakulla
We would like to thank the community for choosing us for 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS Reader’s Choice Winner 2009 2010
Lawn Care/ Landscaping WINNER Bryan’s Lawn Care Service, Inc. RUNNER UP GatorTrax
for your vote of support
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Wakulla Inn & Suites
Customer appreciation Weekend
• High Speed Internet Access • • Outdoor Pool • Complimentary Hot Breakfast •
Friday & Saturday aug 30 &31
Located On Scenic Hwy. 98/Coastal Hwy. 30 Miles South of Tallahassee Approx. 10 Miles From Beautiful Wakulla Springs, Beach, Rivers & Short Drive to Wildlife Refuge
Refreshments Register for Give-aways
AAA/AARP/Corporate Rates
850-926-3737
3292 Coastal Hwy., Crawfordville FL (Medart Area)
Landscape Design & Installation
850-926-8335
www.wakullainnhotel.com
1554 Crawfordville Hwy.
Each Best Western Hotel is Independently Owned & Operated
Thank You Readers for this honor. Thurman Roddenberry & Associates, Inc. 850-962-2538
Thank You for Voting Us #1! 850-926-2010
Thank you to all The readers who voted for us! 926-6772
GatorTrax Thanks to all of our loyal Customers! 850-545-6760
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Flooring WINNERS Southern Flooring Wakulla Carpet Brokers
A/C Heating WINNER Keith Key Heating & Air Painter WINNER Roddenberry Painting
Plumbing WINNER M & L Plumbing, Inc.
Pool Care WINNER Pearce’s Home Cleaning WINNER Special Touch MISCELLANEOUS
Tree Service WINNER Second Nature
Electrician WINNER Anytime Electric
Thanks to aLL
Childcare WINNER Happy Times
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Clothing and Gifts WINNER Maurice’s RUNNER UP Iris Anne’s Storage Center WINNER ABC Storage RUNNER UP Crawfordville Self Storage
Thank You to All our Loyal Customers!
our loyal customers for your votes for Readers’ Choice!
1468 Crawfordville Hwy. • Crawfordville, FL CALL MARTY OR J.R.
926-1500
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Capt Jody of FL Light Tackle & Sportfishing 926-1173 Thanks the readers and Congratulates Oaks Offshore Charters
2010
Oaks Offshore Charters Thank you for your support & business 850-926-1115
We appreciate your patronage! We have enjoyed serving you for over 39 years and look forward to Many More!
Mike’s Marine supply
P.O. Box 429 Hwy. 98 Panacea, FL 32346 (850) 984-5637 • (850) 984-5693 • Fax: (850) 984-5698 Mike Falk Owner www.mikesmarineflorida.com
Thank You! Marsha Wood, LMT 850-926-7067
Thank you readers! Wakulla Title Company, Inc. 850-926-3934
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Dance Studio WINNER Wakulla Dance Academy
Wildwood Inn Hardware WINNER Crawfordville Ace Hardware
Photographer WINNER Karla Nelson
Thank You for your support
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
It is a pleasure to serve you!
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rawfordville hiropractic linic
2008, 2009, & 2010!
Accountant WINNER Joyce Millender RUNNER UP William Treichel, D.C. (850)926-1227 Shepard Accounting Chiropractic Physician
2887 Crawfordville Hwy., Suite 1, Crawfordville
Fax (850)926-6550
Its nice to be noticed! Thanks WAKULLA! For 25 years we have strived to bring HONESTY, INTEGRITY & QUALITY COLLISION REPAIR TO WAKULLA COUNTY.
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Thank You! ABC Storage 519-5128/508-5177
Deli
Attorney WINNER Frances Casey Lowe RUNNER UP William H. Webster Doctor WINNER Dr. Frable RUNNER UP Dr. Plagge Dentist WINNER Dentistry by the Sea RECREATION Marina WINNER Shield’s Marina
Thank You! for your support! Thank you to the owner, h.o. Redd & staff for giving us the opportunity to serve our community!
Winner 2009
Hair Salon WINNER Dazzles RUNNER UP Evolution Day Spa
Nail Care PERSONAL SERVICES WINNER Evolution Day Spa Barber Shop WINNER Tanning The Barber Shoppe WINNER Wolf Tanning
Hotel WINNER Best Western RUNNER UP
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We appreciate your business here at DU X DUX Liquor & Lounge
Thank You to our loyal customers for your votes.
Congratulations Winners
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Fishing Charter WINNER Oaks Offshore Charters RUNNER UP Jody Campbell
RESTAURANT
Thank You Wakulla for Voting for us!
Atmosphere WINNER Angelo’s Breakfast WINNER Savannah’s Lunch WINNER Talk o the Town Deli
Boat and Motor Repair WINNER Mike’s Marine
Dinner WINNER Backwoods Bistro
Canoe and Kayak Rental WINNER T-N-T Hide-A-Way RUNNER UP Wilderness Way
Service WINNER Posey’s Up the Creek
Scuba WINNER Down Under Dive Center RUNNER UP Wakulla Diving Center
Entertainment WINNER Hamaknocker’s Oasis RUNNER UP Backwoods Bistro
Thank you for your support! It is a pleasure to serve you and we are humbled by this award… It means so much! LIC # CCC 1326353 CBC 047832
Matt & Larry Sapp
850-567-5460
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Everyone who walks through our door is like family to us.
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Bait and Tackle WINNER AMS Marine
We appreciate your business.
Posey’s Up the Creek 984-5243
at the Wakulla River & Hwy 98 6527 Coastal Hwy Crawfordville, FL 32327 850-925-6412 • www.tnthideaway.com
THANK YOU
for choosing us again as your favorite! From the family of T˜n˜T Hide-a-way Kayak Rentals • Canoe Rentals • Sales • Manatee Observation Tours Kayak Fishing Trips • Retail & Accessories • Full Moon Trips Follow me to the Wakulla River!
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Thank You Wakulla!
For selecting us once again as Reader’s Choice for Mortgage Lending.
We are proud to continue serving our friends and neighbors in Wakulla County. Thank you for your continued support! Sincerely,
AMERIFIRST HOME MORTGAGE
Ann Shook, Ralph & Cynthia Thomas
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