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60 CATEGORIES AND 1,350 TOTAL FINALISTS – NOW YOU DECIDE THE WINNERS!

Welcome to our community-driven voting! Here, you have the opportunity to support your favorite local spots in Florida for the best shopping, dining, nightlife and events. Our finalists, handpicked by locals and frequent visitors, showcase the true essence of our vibrant culture. No paid lists here — just genuine recommendations. Join us in promoting Florida's Best by casting your vote!

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Celebrate authentic Florida with rankings shaped by votes from residents and savvy visitors.

Finalists were chosen through our three R's – Research, Recommendations & Reviews – and none of the 1,500+ finalists paid to be on the Florida's Best list. Your votes crowned winners in each of the 100 Florida's Best categories from our inaugural year of 2025 and we highlight the top four in each category.

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We currently have 17 finalists for Florida's Best Karaoke Bar. VOTE NOW (Link in Bio) and if you don't see your favorite on the list, let us know. With voting going until Dec. 10, there's plenty of time to add more finalists. @citywalkorlandofl @universalorlando @dirtyharryspub @doubledeckeryborharbor @doubledeckertampa @eclipsebarnightclubjax @gdlounge_miami @keywestempourium lalatampasoho lalastpete @nakamajax @oshuckskaraoke @petesplacetampa @petesplacenorth_ @petesplacenorthtampa @playpensacola @plugin_karaoke @thepubonanastasia @rickskeywest @sevilleqtr @sweetcarolinebar @sweetcarolinewynwood @tampak_vip @tampakaraokecouple

Florida's Best Neighborhood Bar is a new category in 2026 and we've made the definition of neighborhood bar fairly broad. Basically this: An unpretentious joint for people strolling down the street looking for a spot to enjoy some grub, drinks, laughs and positive vibes with others looking for the same thing. VOTE NOW (LINK IN BIO) and let us know if any other finalists need to be added. @graftonstreetlakemary @the_boardroom_tavern @burtonsthorntonpark @captain_tonys @greenparrot @greenturtletavern @hogfish_bar @hogsbreathkeywest @localsbarsouthbank @macsplacekeywest @marker24riverfrontgrille @nonamepub @petes__bar @theredbar95 @scalloprepublic @sparkyslanding @wallysbarandliquors @wisteria_1935 @crescentclubsiestakey @osheasirishpub_ @saltyfox_

The final day to vote on the Second Annual Florida's Best Awards will be Thursday, Dec. 10. Continue voting – you're not limited to one vote here – and spreading the word about Florida's Best!

We selected two dozen finalists – many came from your recommendations – for the Florida's Best Wings category. But we can always add more. VOTE (LINK IN BIO) for your favorite and if your favorite isn't on the list, let us know who it is and we just might add 'em. Reigning champ @hattricks is back to defend its crown but it has very tough competition and you get to decide who wins it. So vote, vote and keep voting! @domufl @wickedoakbarbeque @oakandstonerestaurants @houseofwings @bronxhousepizza @parkpizzalakenona @sandbarcb @brewstersonmain @thirstyturtleseagrill @thirstyturtlesportsbar @thirstyturtlejensenbeach @wiltonwings @wiltonwingsandpizzasunrise @wiltonwingsbarkitchen @lombardis_pizzeria_lounge @christossportsbar @blacksheeponbroadway @wingsplus_fortlauderdale @porkysbaysiderestaurantmarina @midnighttavernfl @hogheavenislamorada @o_town_burgers_and_wings @engine9burgers @candlelight_south @blindgoattampa @papa.bees.inc @bethunegrill

A big shoutout to whoever cast a vote in Florida's Best from Montana recently to already give us votes from all 50 states. We also have received votes from 41 different countries among the 42,000 total votes so far in just two weeks! KEEP VOTING (LINK IN BIO) and spreading the word about Florida's Best. We are highlighting local Florida businesses – 1,400 of them to be exact – and not a single finalist has paid a penny to be included. This truly is Florida's Best chosen by the people who know Florida best – YOU! Thank you!!!

You don't need to be a college student to vote on Florida's Best College Bar. There are probably a few finalists here that were around when you were in college and, if not, we're guessing you've been to one or two or 12 of these. So VOTE NOW (LINK IN BIO) and support the places that helped you miss your morning classes, either currently or back in the day! @barracudagrove @bougiestavern @eatdrinkbounce @bowdenscollegetown @bullwinklessaloon @cantinaanejo @knightlibrary @kenstaverntally @lockerroom_gnv @macdintonsirishpub @macdintonsirishpubgnv @macdintonsirishpuborl @macdintonsirishpubtally @madisonsocial @palace_saloon_tally @poorpaulspourhouse @potsandpainted @clubrecess @retreat1938 @saltydogsaloongnv @sandbargrove @swamprestaurant @titanic.brewery @townshiptlh @vicesocietytlh @whitebuffalo_therange

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@artpoolgallery @avantgardenparty @cannedhamvintage @coolstuff.vintage @curatedheatstp @shopdechoes @dejavuvintageorlando @diversion.orlando @divasanddevils @etoileboutique @flyboutique @funks_vintage @harlowsvintage @ky.vintage @lafrance @miamitwice_ @orlandovintage @reservedmia @sirthriftymiami @szynthrift @tallahassee_vintage @thelovelyvtgmarket @theothersidevintage @the_owls_attic @thriftshit.us @valhallatampa @vintageexchangejax @vintagemarche727 @wendyscloset_oncentral @wishbonensb

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Florida's Best (LINK IN BIO) is rolling with more than 40,000 votes in the first two weeks. Voting is scheduled to go through the end of the year so there's plenty of time to add finalists to any of the 60 categories, and plenty of time for your Florida favorite to catch up with some support and promotion. KEEP VOTING!!

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