Readers cast their ballots to vote for the "Best of Tavares" awards to show local businesses some love.  The winners that won the coveted bragging rights are listed below, as well as the runners-up.  Those that trailed the winners by 5% or less are designated a "Close Runner-Up."

DINING

Best Burgers
Winner:  Burgers Tacos Waffles (BTW)
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Best Pizza
Winner:  Digino's Italian Restaurant

Best Breakfast Spot
Winner:  Sunrise Grille

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Winner:  Thai Jasmine

Best Wings:
Winner:  Hurricane Grill & Wings

Best Seafood
Winner:  Fish Camp
Close Runner-up:  Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill

watering Holes

Best Happy Hour
Winner:  Puddle Jumpers
Close Runner-up:  Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill

Best  Bar
Winner:  Bru Tap House

ENTERTAINMENT

Best Event:
Tie Winners:  Planes, Trains & BBQ and Dragon Boat Festival

Best Live Music:
Winner:  Ruby Street Grille

Favorite Local Musician:
Winner:  Jeff Whitfield

STELLAR SERVICE:

Best Hair Stylist:
Winner:  Tanya Balyeat at Emerald Fox

EDUCATION

Best School:
Winner:  Tavares High School