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."

2019 AWARD WINNERS

DINING

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

Best Breakfast Spot
Winner:  Sunrise Grille

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Winner:  Eduardo's Lokos Tacos

Best Wings:
Winner:  Hurricane Grill & Wings

Best Seafood
Winner:  Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill

watering Holes

Best Happy Hour
Winner:  Bru Tap House

Best Bar
Winner:  Bru Tap House

Best Place to Grab a Beer:
Winner:  Bru Tap House

Best Lunch Spot:
Winner:  The Deli Llama

ENTERTAINMENT

Best Live Music:
Winner:  Ruby Street Grille

Favorite Local Musician:
Winner:  Jeff Whitfield

Best Attraction:
Winner:  The Dora Canal

Best Event or Festival:
Winner:  Planes, Trains & BBQ

EDUCATION

Best School:
Winner:  Tavares High School