Best Breakfast EGG HAVEN 301 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Year after year, Egg Haven continues to dominate the breakfast category. We get it. The staff is super friendly, your food comes fast, it’s delicious, and it’s affordable. That’s eggs-actly what we all need right now. Congratulations on another win, Egg Haven! Thank you for being you. 2nd: First Watch 3rd: 1st Street Diner Best Brunch SAUVAGE 254 W Central Ave, Winter Haven Served only on Sundays, the Sauvage brunch menu is

Best Gift Boutique EVERYTHING LOCAL 219 3rd St SW, Winter Haven Everything Local’s mission is “to create an experience that sparks joy and inspiration.” They’re a relatively new shop, and they’re quickly becoming our favorite place. They offer Florida-inspired items made by local artists along with some of our other favorite brands. If it’s a lovely gift for someone you love, or you want to treat yourself, check them out, you’ll be happy you did. 2nd: The Red Geranium 3rd: Th

Best Realtor AMANDA PLOWDEN Coldwell Banker Realty Polk County Congratulations to Amanda Plowden on her first win! A top realtor, month after month, she is clearly a key player when it comes to selling or buying a home in Polk County. With a 5-star Google rating, one client wrote, “She keeps track of all the to-dos, communicates quickly and effectively, and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to real estate and things related. Amanda is the best!” 2nd: RJ Webb | Webb’s Re

Best Family Doctor KARA LANPHER, MD DirectMD 406 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Congratulations on Dr. Lanpher’s second win! This Winter Haven native is a favorite among locals. She believes healthcare should be personal and is passionate about preventive care. Clients rave about her compassion, expert knowledge, and comes highly recommended. 2nd: Garrison Christian, MD | Millennium Physicians Group 3rd: Eduardo Torres, MD | AdventHealth Bond Clinic Best Pediatrician RAUL

Best Florist GOLDEN PETAL DESIGNS 390 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Everything’s coming up roses for Golden Petal! Shelly and David Braswell have been helping Polk County celebrate special occasions with thoughtfully and artfully arranged custom floral arrangements for almost 30 years. From a single bouquet to flowers for your next event, they will make something beautiful for you. Congratulations on this repeat win! 2nd: Lasater Flowers 3rd: Flowers from the Heart by Mi

Best Date Night FLAME CANDLESTUDIOS 25 3rd St NW, Winter Haven A truly lit date night with guaranteed heat! Just think, you and your date will have wick-id fun creating a candle together, and then you take it home! Every time you light it up, you’ll be waxing poetic about your sweet date night. Congratulations to FLAME Candlestudios on your win! 2nd: Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Cabana Cabins 3rd: The Ritz Best Live Music Venue CAMP MARGARITAVILLE RV RESORT & CABANA CABINS

Best After-Work Free Entertainment SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR TRIVIA NIGHTS 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Let’s go, Trivia Newton John, show us what you’ve got! Somewhere Sports Bar hosts Trivia Night every Thursday. Gather your friends and begin with Happy Hour from 2 – 6 p.m. and trivia at 7:30 p.m. (Call after 11 a.m. to reserve a table) Visit their Facebook page to find the weekly “free answer.” If you’re hungry, they’ve got “runners” on sale all day. (Their version o

Best Breakfast FAT JACK’S DELI & PUB 2940 Florida Ave S, Lakeland Congratulations to Fat Jack’s for winning AGAIN this year! You can’t beat this place. They’ve got all the usuals for breakfast, pancakes, eggs, etc. But they also have lox and bagels. Pastrami, salami, or corned beef omelettes. Steak and eggs. Waffles! Need I say more? Arrive hungry, leave very happy. Congratulations to the entire staff at Fat Jack’s! 2nd: Black & Brew 3rd: First Watch Best Brunch FRESCOS SOUTH

Best Gift Boutique STATIONERY LOFT & GIFT BOUTIQUE 230 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland The next time you need to buy someone a gift, or you want to treat yourself, go here. They literally have something for everyone. Of course they have the most gorgeous stationery, but they have a ton of great gifts. Choose from Jellycats, Linny Co waterproof (and sweatproof) jewelry, Kendra Scott, Rifle Paper, and more! Congrats to the team for winning Best Gift Boutique! 2nd: Bungalow Boutique &

Best Realtor JOHN HUBBERT JR. teamhubbert.com John Hubbert Jr. is a top-producing Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group in Lakeland and the team lead for Team Hubbert. He ranks among Polk County’s Top 10 Realtors. As Team Hubbert’s leader and mentor, John goes above and beyond to help clients achieve their real estate goals. Congratulations on this win! 2nd: Diana Brown | RE/MAX Experts 3rd: Jared Weggeland | Keller Williams Best Realty Company

Best Family Doctor DONNA ASUPAN, MD | WATSON CLINIC 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland Congratulations to Dr. Asupan! For preventative care, physical exams, chronic conditions, and more, patients trust Dr. Asupan to treat them and their families with dignity and care. One patient wrote, “Great doctor! I definitely recommend her. She listens to you and does a thorough examination.” 2nd: Rony J. Alvarado, MD | Watson Clinic 3rd: Anthony Moon, MD | Lakeland Regional Best Pediatr

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 L

Best Date Night LKLD LINDY HOP lkldlindyhop.com What a fun date night! Join LKLD Lindy Hop every Monday night and learn to swing dance! The night begins with a lesson, learn step by step how to do the Lindy. Next is dancing, show us what you’ve got! Whether you’re on an actual date with someone, or on your own, the LKLD Lindy Hop is an excellent choice for a fun night! Congratulations to the LKLD Lindy Hop team! 2nd: Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre 3rd: Cob & Pen Best Live Music

Best After-Work Free Entertainment BONNET SPRINGS PARK 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland This gorgeous park is the perfect place to go after work and breathe in some fresh Florida air! It’s free to enter, to walk the trails, and let the kids run. The Rooftop Garden Bar is open until 7 p.m. so you can stop by for a bite to eat or drink before you go. Congratulations to Bonnet Springs Park! 2nd: Lakeland Public Library 3rd: Walking around Lake Mirror Best Bathroom (in a restaur

Best Date Night BOWEN YARD 308 4th St SW, Winter Haven Bowen Yard is home to so many Best Of Haven Winners including Best Oysters &...

Best Family Doctor KARA LANPHER, MD directmdhealth.com Dr. Kara Lanpher is proud to serve her hometown of Winter Haven through her new...

Best Florist GOLDEN PETAL DESIGNS 390 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Golden Petal Designs has proudly bloomed to the top of the...

Best Realty Company COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 290 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Voted Best Realty Company, Coldwell Banker has been...

Best Clothing Boutique ISLAND DREAMING BOUTIQUE 337 W Central Ave, Winter Haven Island Dreaming Boutique is on a fashion winning streak,...

Best Burgers ADLER’S 113 Ambersweet Way, Davenport 543 Avenue B SW, Winter Haven Once again, Adler’s is “takin’ care of burgers” AND...

Best Date Night THE TERRACE HOTEL & GRILLE 329 E Main St, Lakeland The Terrace Hotel & Grille is winning hearts in Lakeland! They offer...

Best Family Doctor JEREMY KATZMANN, MD | WATSON CLINIC 2300 E County Rd 540A, Lakeland Highlands Dr. Jeremy Katzmann, MD, FAAFP, has long...

Best Florist BLOOM SHAKALAKA 214 Traders Alley, Lakeland This funky, fresh flower boutique is known for its garden-inspired, creative...

Best Realty Company NEXT STEP HOME TEAM KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 218 E Pine St, Lakeland Amidst the sold signs, Next Step Home Team...