2016 Best of the Islands winners feted at luncheon
Sanibel and Captiva’s “Best” businesses were honored Tuesday at the 2016 Best of the Islands luncheon held at the Sundial Beach Resort and Spa.
Each year, islanders vote for their favorite businesses and organizations through the recognition program sponsored the Sanibel Captiva Islander and the Island Reporter.
Votes are cast on ballots found in paper and counted by an outside, third-party contractor.
This year, island businessman and Sanibel City Council member Chauncey Goss was the recipient of the Humanitarian Award. Other awards ranged from best burgers to best wedding venue.
Visit our Facebook page for a look at photos of all the winners. Full event coverage will appear in next week’s Islander.
2016 Best of the Islands winners:
Accountant/CPA: Thomas Rizzo
Advertising Campaign: Hillgate Marketing Services
Air Conditioning: Sanibel Air & Electric
Art Gallery: Tower Gallery
Auto Service: Sanibel Service Center
Bakery: Bailey’s General Store
Bank: Bank of the Island’s
Bar: The Jacaranda
Association Management: SanCap Management, LLC
Bartender: Chris Cook/Casa Ybel
Beach Food To-Go: Geppetto’s Beach Foodies
Beer Selection: Great White Grill
Burgers: Cheeburger Cheeburger
Bicycle Rental: Billy’s Rentals
Book Store: MacIntosh Books & Paper
Breakfast: Over Easy Caf
Attorney: Jason Maughan
Chef: Patrick Fitz/Blue Coyote Supper Club
Children’s Store: Nanny’s Children’s Shoppe
Chiropractic Office: Sanibel Chiropractic
Chiropractor: Linda Stevens/Stevens Family
Coffee Bar: Bailey’s General Store
Company Mascot: Lily & Company
Concierge Tour Service: Captain Bubby’s Island Tours
Convenience Store: Huxter’s Market & Deli
Chocolate Shop: Sanibel Sweet Shoppe
Boutique: B-Unique Boutique
Builder: Decorte Four Custom Home Builders
Cottage Rentals: Island Vacations of Sanibel Captiva
Craft Shop: Three Crafty Ladies
Deli: Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory
Dentist: Sanibel Island Dental
Diner: The Island Cow
Croissant Bakery: Geppetto’s Beach Foodies
Sightseeing Cruises: Captiva Cruises
Elder Care Management: Sunshine Aging Care Solutions
Event Facility: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Financial Services: Bank of the Islands
Fireman: Tim Carroll
Family Dining: The Island Cow
Fine Dining: Il Cielo
Fishing Charter: Capt. Whitney Jones
Fishing Equipment: Whitney’s Bait & Tackle
Fishing Guide: Capt. Whitney Jones
Florist: Floral Artistry
Fresh Doughnuts: Bennett’s Fresh Roast
Frozen Yogurt: Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream
Full Service Resort: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Furniture: Norris Home Furnishings
General Store: Bailey’s General Store
Glass and Mirror Co.: Sanibel Glass & Mirror
Golf Course: The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
Grocery Store: Bailey’s General Store
Hair Salon/Barber: Sanibel Day Spa
Garden Center: RS Walsh Landscaping
Gelato: Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream
Gift Shop: Suncatcher’s Dream
Health Club: Sanibel Recreation Center
Home Improvement: Dan Hahn Custom Builders
Humanitarian: Chauncey Goss
Island Event: Taste of the Island/CROW
Happy Hour: Sanibel Fish House
Health & Fitness Coach: Bryan Giordano/Organic Fitness Solutions
Home Interior Design: Decorating Den
Island Gear Rental: Island Rental Services
Jewelry: Lily & Company
Landscape Contractor: RS Walsh Landscaping
Law Firm: Jason Maughan
Local Entertainer: Danny Morgan
Hotel/Inn: Island Inn
Ice Cream: Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream
Lunch: Cip’s Place
Marina: Sanibel Marina
Martini: Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market
Mortgage Broker: Bank of the Islands
Museum: Bailey Matthews National Shell Museum
Insurance Agent: Holli Martin
Insurance Agency: Heidrick & Company
Medical Center/Urgent Care: Dunavant Medical Group
New Restaurant: Shima
Optometrist: Dr. Pham/Sanibel Eyecare
Personal Trainer: Bryan Giordano/Organic Fitness Solutions
Pet Store: Island Paws
Pharmacy: Island Pharmacy
Marketing Agency: Hillgate Marketing Services
Massage Therapy: Island Therapy Center
Place For Dancing: The Jacaranda
Place for Entertainment: The Jacaranda
Place For Family Fun: Billy’s Rentals
Place To Watch The Game: The Sanibel Grill
Printer: Bob’s Island Graphics
Property Vacation Management: Island Vacations of Sanibel Captiva
Nail Salon: Tips & Toez
Salon: Sanibel Day Spa
Painting Company: Barefoot Charley’s Painting
Pizza: Island Pizza
Police Officer: Rick Kennedy
Service Org./Club: Zonta Club of Sanibel & Captiva
Shoe Store: Footloose H20 Outfitters
Shopping: Periwinkle Place
Plumber: Sanibel Plumbing Company
Pool Service: Banner Pool Service
Pool Store: Banner Pool Service
Primary Care Physician: Dr. Edward Lamotta
Spa: Sanibel Day Spa
Steak: Blue Coyote Supper Club
Surf Shop: Beach Stuff
Real Estate Agency: VIP Realty
Real Estate Agent: Lynda Traverso/VIP Realty
Real Estate Team: The Bell Team/VIP Realty
Remodeling Contractor: Kirchner Contracting
Swimwear: Aqua Beachwear
Tennis Courts: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Seafood: Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market
Server: Marissa Gavin/Lazy Flamingo
Sushi: Shima
Shell Shop: She Sells Sea Shells
Taxi Limo Service: Sanibel Taxi
Tiki Bar: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Title Company: Barrier Title
Trust Company: Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Vacation Rental Agency: Island Vacations of Sanibel Captiva
Veterinarian: Coral Veterinary Clinic
Water Sports: YOLO Watersports
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort
Wine Selection: Bailey’s General Store
Women’s Clothing: Chico’s
Manicure/Pedicure: Tips & Toez
Electrical Company: SanCap Electrical Company