Pro Services - Best of LKLD 2026
- Haven Magazine
- 3 days ago
- 7 min read
Best Florist
BLOOM SHAKALAKA
214 Traders Alley, Lakeland
Bloom Shakalaka has cut, arranged, and delivered the competition again this year! This creative flower shop knows how to turn any occasion into a full bloom experience. From sweet surprises to show-stopping stems, they’ve been spreading the love throughout Lakeland. Congratulations to the team at Bloom Shakalaka!
2nd: Flowers by Edith
3rd: Tyler Floral
Best Hair Salon
STUDIO 323 | SARA RAY
323 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
Life is too short for boring hair! Sara Ray is the mane event at Studio 323. From gorgeous color and extensions to cuts, textures, and color corrections, she’s got every strand covered. Whether subtle or show-stopping, her work is always shear perfection. If you have a vision, Sara can make it happen! Congrats on your win!
2nd: Tracey and Company Hair Designers
3rd: Venue Salon
Best Barbershop
SKULLY’S BARBER SALON
434 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland
Skully’s has clipped the competition, year after year! This repeat winner is a favorite for all ages. Clients LOVE them. One very happy guest wrote, “I took my 3-year-old son as a walk-in. We were greeted very kindly and didn’t have to wait more than 5 minutes. Will did an exceptional job at fixing the butchering of a haircut that we received from a different shop prior. He was very friendly, very patient and kind to my son and to me as well. We love the atmosphere and how clean and nice the shop was. You can’t beat the price ...”
2nd: The Last Hair Blenders
3rd: Lakeland Barber Company
Best Permanent Makeup
GREAT BROWS
4000 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland
At Great Brows, permanent makeup takes your beauty game from brow to wow! With expertly crafted brows designed to complement your features, eyeliners, and lip color, you can wake up looking polished and put-together. Say goodbye to long morning routines and hello to a look that’s always ready to go! Congratulations on this repeat win!!
2nd: Bella Visage Medical & Aesthetic Rejuvenation
3rd: Epic Cosmetic Studio
Best Nail Salon
BARE SOLE STUDIO
1476 Town Center Dr, Lakeland
They nailed it! At Bare Sole Studio, your nails are ready for their close-up! Whether you need a fresh coat of color or want a wellness-focused pedicure, this studio knows how to make every detail shine. Put your best toes forward, and leave feeling polished, pampered, and toe-tally fabulous! Congratulations to the team at Bare Sole Studio!
2nd: Eravie Studio
3rd: Sunny Nail Lounge and Spa
Best Dry Cleaner
GARMENT CARE PROS AT SOUTHSIDE CLEANERS
901 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
Garment Care Pros really knows how to press out the competition! Their professional care takes the wrinkles out, leaving every piece of laundry crisp, clean, and ready to wear with confidence. Their iconic sign out front always makes us smile, too. Thank you to Southside for keeping Lakelanders looking so good!
2nd: Executive Cleaners & Launderers
3rd: Touch of Class Dry Cleaners
Best Bank
CITIZENS BANK & TRUST
citizens-bank.com The oldest community bank in the area has done it again this year! This fullservice bank has been serving the community since 1920. They are local bankers who live in and work for the community they call home. They know how important it is for your bank to work just as hard for your money as you do. Congratulations on this win!
2nd: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
3rd: Cypress Bank & Trust
Best Financial Advisor
GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
464 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland
Guardian Wealth Management helps clients make confident financial decisions for today and tomorrow. With personalized strategies for retirement, investments, estate planning, insurance, taxes, and money management, their team focuses on understanding each client’s goals, risk tolerance, and financial future. Congrats!
2nd: Core Wealth Advisors
3rd: CPS Investment Advisors
Best CPA
CONNER & ASSOCIATES 20
3rd St SW, Winter Haven
Year after year, Conner & Associates win! They specialize in tax prep for individuals and businesses. Their team will help you navigate accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning, and consulting so you can focus on growing your business. They’ve earned the trust and balanced the books of locals. Congratulations on another win this year!
2nd: Parrish & Parrish CPAs, PA
3rd: David Ramos, CPA
Best Insurance Agent
ERIK SEALY
3395 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven
Auto, home, life, or business, Erik can help you protect what’s important. Combining years of experience and knowledge, he can help you find the best policy to fit your life. For over 20 years, he has specialized in commercial and personal insurance services. This is a repeat win for Erik Sealy, congratulations on your continued success!
2nd: Wayne Peace
3rd: Nate Snell
Best Law Firm
SOUTHERN ATLANTIC LAW GROUP
290 1st St S, Winter Haven
The verdict is in! Congratulations to Southern Atlantic Law Group! Nobody wants to have legal issues. But it’s nice to know that if we do, we can call them for practical and strategic legal advice. They are more than just attorneys offering customized solutions to your situation. They are your legal advocates. They are a trusted group of lawyers providing a wide range of services. Congratulations to the entire team!
2nd: Kemp Injury Law, PA
3rd: Burnetti, PA
Best Dog Groomer
HOLLYWOOF PET RESORT
5845 Brannen Rd S, Lakeland
At Hollywoof Pet Resort, pups get the star treatment from ears to tail! Their professional groomers offer beauty baths, luxurious shampoos, nail trims, and full glamour makeovers. With gentle, humane care, your furry friend will leave looking fur-bulous, feeling paw-sitively pampered, and ready to cuddle. Congratulations to the team at Hollywoof on this repeat win!
2nd: Four Paws Only
3rd: Big Dogs Bathhouse
Best Dog Trainer
DOODLE HAVEN DOG TRAINING
Does your dog like to ruff-house? Is he always barking up the wrong tree? Does he keep stealing your sock? Sounds like they need K9 Kindergarten or Doggie Bootcamp! Danette Karnes will train your pet to be the best they can be. One client wrote, “This is a much calmer dog. She listens better and knows what she has to do. What a difference she is. A joy to play with now because she isn’t pawing or biting at all.” Congratulations on your win, Doodle Haven!
2nd: DogSense Obedience
3rd: The Dog Man Pro Dog Training
Best Doggy Daycare
HOLLYWOOF PET RESORT
5845 Brannen Rd S, Lakeland
Congratulations on another win, Hollywoof! Locals feel confident leaving their dogs there. One happy parent wrote, “I started her off a few days at daycare, she did great. She just got home from her 1st 3-day boarding stay and she is exhausted. She had so much fun she has many friends now. The staff is great. I highly recommend for any of your pet needs. The staff treated my baby just like she was their own. I’m truly amazed at the love they show other people’s pet.”
2nd: Classy Canines Pet Resort
3rd: Four Paws Only
Best Auto Dealer
BAYSIDE AUTOMALL
126 S Lake Parker, Lakeland
Bayside Automall offers a large selection of reliable, pre-owned vehicles with financing available. One very happy client wrote, “Great car buying experience. Up front about everything and very patient thru the process. Nice quality selection of vehicles. Would definitely recommend.” Congratulations to Bayside!
2nd: Regal Automotive Group
3rd: Fields BMW Lakeland
Best Oil Change
TAKE 5 OIL CHANGE
Multiple locations Stay in your car during this 10-minute oil change! This service comes with a complete oil and filter change, fluid top-offs, a tire pressure check, and a multipoint inspection. You’ll be back on the road in no time, feeling so good about yourself because you’re adulting so well! Congratulations on this repeat win, Take 5! The locals love you!
2nd: Webb’s Service Center
3rd: Mavis Tires & Brakes
Best Auto Repair
WEBB’S SERVICE CENTER
2820 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
Transmission trouble? Engine light on? Can’t figure out that weird noise? Webb’s can help! One happy car owner wrote, “Great experience! Aaron was awesome to work with and made everything really easy. He was honest, kept me updated, and made sure I understood what was going on with my car. The service was quick, the prices were fair, and everyone was really friendly.” Congrats to the crew at Webb’s!
2nd: Joyce Automotive and Towing
3rd: Hamlet Automotive
Best Car Wash
MODWASH
3170 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland
From foam-tastic washes and bug-busting power, ModWash is a sud-sational way to keep your ride looking fresh and road-ready. One very happy patron wrote, “The staff is always friendly, the car wash does a great job, and the customer service is outstanding. It’s nice to see a business that maintains the same high quality every visit. Highly recommend!” Congratulations on your win!
2nd: Mister Car Wash
Best Printing Shop
INNOVATIVE INK
1840 Harden Blvd, Lakeland
Innovative Ink offers everything from business cards and brochures to banners, booklets, and custom projects. With graphic design, mailing, finishing, and printing services under one roof, they’re helping businesses make a lasting impression. Innovative Ink says, “There’s more to printing than just ink,” and this win proves that! Congratulations!
2nd: Minuteman Press
3rd: Stacy’s Printing
Best Tech Repair
TECHMATE COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE
1107 3rd St SW, Winter Haven
It’s another win for TechMate! You are one click or call away from someone helping you with the simplest or most confusing tech problem you may have. That computer virus is not a problem, if you call them. Is your computer running so slow that you can cook dinner while waiting for something to load? Call them. Did your laptop just crash? Call them. They’ve got the answers. TechMate will get you up and running again in no time.
2nd: Lakeland iPhone Repair
3rd: Alltek Services
Best Funeral Services
CONEY FUNERAL HOME
647 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland
Coney Funeral Home provides compassionate, personalized funeral and cremation services for Lakeland families. With traditional services, pre-planning, transportation, obituaries, and grief support, their caring team helps families navigate difficult moments with dignity, respect, and understanding.
2nd: Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory
3rd: Lanier Funeral & Cremation Services
