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Readers’ Choice Winners American vehicle
First – Tom Gill Second – Jeff Wyler Third – Kerry
Antiques and collectibles
First – Florence Antique Mall Second – Sin City Third – Adaptique
Apartment complex First – Gettysburg Second – Aspen Pines Second – Charleston Pines
Appliance store
First – Hagedorn Second – Sears Third – HH Gregg
Area attraction
First – Newport Aquarium Second – Newport on the Levee Third – Florence Freedom
Athletic shoes
First – Meters and Miles Second – Kohl’s Third – Dick’s
Auto body shop
First – Boruske Bros. First – Menninger’s
Auto dealership (new)
First – Kerry Toyota Second – Airport Ford Third – Robke Chevrolet
Auto dealership (used) First – Tom Gill Second – Kerry Chevrolet Third – Airport Ford
Auto detailing
First – Chuck’s Auto Body First – Littleton’s Body Shop
Auto parts
First – Auto Zone Second – KOI Third – O’Reilly’s
Auto repair shop
First – Don’s Garage Second – Gravetts Third – Bob’s Third – Community Car Care Third – Ft. Mitchell Garage
Bakery
First – Emmerson Second – Busken Third – Remke
Bar & grill
First – Barleycorns Second – Shakey’s Third – Grandview Tavern
Barbeque
First – Montgomery Inn Second – Famous Daves Third – Hoggy’s
Barber shop
First – Smitty’s Second – Ft. Mitchell Barber Shop Third – Great Clips
Beauty salon
First – MI Salon Second – Shear Elegance Third – E-Jay’s
Bookkeeping and tax service
First – H&R Block Second – Bramel & Ackley
Bookstore
First – Borders Second – Barnes & Noble
Breakfast
First – First Watch Second – Bob Evans Third – Frisch’s
Buffet
First – Golden Corral Second – Empire Buffet Third – Greyhound Tavern
Burgers
First – Wendy’s Second – Barlycorns Third – Max and Erma’s
Catering
First – McHale’s Second – Remke Third – Chef Barone
Cellular store
First – Verizon Second – Cincinnati Bell
Chicken
First – KFC Second – Remke Third – Greyhound Tavern
Chili
First – Skyline Second – Dixie Third – Gold Star
Readers’ Choice Winners Chinese
First – Oriental Wok Second – First Wok Third – Cathay Kitchen
Chiropractor
First – Mark Franzen Second – Mark Schweitzer Third – Crawley in Alexandria
Coffee shop
First – Starbucks Second – Reality Tuesday Third – Altora
College
First – NKU Second – Thomas More Third – Gateway
Community festival First – Italian Fest Second – Maifest Second – Oktoberfest
Consignment
First – Snooty Fox Second – Once Upon a Child Third – Karen’s Consignment Third – Walk in Closet
Convience store First – Ameristop Second – UDF Third – Speedway
Craft store
First – Hobby Lobby Second – Michael’s Third – JoAnn Fabric
Daycare
First – Little Red Schoolhouse Second – Kinder Academy
Dentist
Florist
Dining atmosphere
Formalwear
Doctor
Fresh meats for grilling
First – Dan Sheridan Second – David Roder Third – Drs. Todd & Jennifer Blincoe
First – Greyhound Tavern Second – Brio Third – Buckheads
First – Patient First Second – Summit Medical
Donuts
First – Dunkin Second – Emerson Third – Busken
Dry cleaner
First – Braxton’s Second – Concord Third – Sunshine
Eyewear
First – Lens Crafters Second – Vision One Third – Wal-Mart
First – Swans Second – Fort Thomas Florist Second – Jackson
First – Skeffington’s Second – David’s Bridal Third – Men’s Warehouse
First – Remke Second – Finke Third – Kroger
Friendliest restaurant
First – Barleycorn’s Second – Greyhound Tavern Third – Longhorn Steakhouse
Funeral home
First – Linnemann Second – Middendorf Third – Alexandria Funeral Home
Financial institution
Furniture
Financial investment group
Gifts
First – Bank of Kentucky Second – US Bank Third – Fifth Third
First – Fidelity Second – Edward Jones Third – Fifth Third
Fish and seafood
First – Bone Fish Second – Red Lobster Third – Mitchell’s Fish Market
First – Furniture Fair Second – Value City Third – Ashley
First – Hallmark Second – Paperfanalia Third – That Special Gift
Glass
First – Jack’s Glass Second – Dickey’s
Golf
First – AJ Jolly Second – Kenton County Golf Course Third – Lassing Pointe
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Greenhouse
First – Natorp’s Second – Baeten’s Third – Fort Thomas Florist
Grocery store
First – Kroger Second – Remke Third – Meijer
Gym
First – Curves Second – Beat Second – Silverlake
Gymnastics studio
First – Spirit of Kentucky Second – Top Flight Third – Silverlake
Hardware
First – Lowe’s Second – Home Depot Third – Crescent Springs Hardware
Hearing aids
First – Miracle Ear Second – St. Elizabeth Audiology
Heating & air conditioning
First – Rechtin Second – Knochelmann Third – Arronco
Home builder
First – Drees Second – Arlinghaus Third – Ashley
Home health care supply First – Burlington Pharmacy Second – Walgreens Third – Patient Aids
Home improvement
Martial arts studio
Hospital
Men’s clothing
First – Lowes Second – Home Depot Third – Roof Time
First – St. Elizabeth
Hotel
First – Marriot Second – Holiday Inn Third – Hilton
Ice cream
First – Greaters Second – UDF Third – Bruster’s
Import vehicle
First – Kerry Toyota Second – Dry Ridge Toyota Third – Jeff Wyler
Insurance
First – State Farm Second – All State Third – Roeding
Italian
First – Pompilios Second – Olive Garden Third – Carrabbas
Jewelery
First – Cleves & Lonneman Second – Boyle Third – Schultz & Son
Kid’s clothing
First – Kohl’s Second – Children’s Place Third – Wal-Mart
Lawyer
First – Keith Gambrel Second – John Kummer
First – American Karate Academy Second – Gary Williams
First – Kohl’s Second – Macy’s Third – Dillard’s
Mexican
First – Rio Grande Second – Montoya’s Third – Abeulo’s
Most community involved First – Remke Second – Spirit of Kentucky Third – Kroger
Motorcycles & ATV store
First – Honda Florence Second – Harley
Music store
First – Willis Second – Wert Third – Phil’s
Musical instruments First – Willis Second – Wert Third – Music House
Nail salon
First – MI Salon Second – LA Nails Third – Shear Elegance
New vehicle
First – Kerry Second – Jeff Wyler Third – Tom Gill
Office supply store
First – Staples Second – Office Depot
Readers’ Choice Winners Pawn shop
First – Quick Cash Second – Newport Pawn Second – Stringtown Pawn
Pediatrician
First – Dr. Rob Tagher Second – Dr. Eric Bosley Third – Dr. Alex Bishop
Pet store
First – PetSmart Second – Jack’s Third – Pets Plus
Pharmacy
First – Kroger First – Walgreens
Pizza
First – LaRosa’s Second – Dewey’s Third – Donatos
Place to spend Saturday night
First – Newport on the Levee Second – Main Strasse
Place to work
First – St. Elizabeth Second – Fidelity Third – Thomas More
Plumbing service
First – Dupont Second – Henn Plumbing Third – Jolly
Printer
First – Kinkos Second – Minuteman Press Third – Kelin
Produce
First – Kroger Second – Remke Third – Meijer
Real estate agent
First – Jody Brosey Second – Barb Massman Third – David Schneider
Realtor
First – Remax Second – Huff Third – Sibcy
Rental store
First – Arts Second – Blockbuster
Restaurant
First – Greyhound Tavern Second – Cheddars Third – Knotty Pine
Retirement community
First – Barrington Second – Colonial Heights Third – St. Charles Care Center
Steaks
First – Longhorn Steakhouse Second – Texas Roadhouse Third – Outback
Tanning salon
First – Cincinnati Tan Second – Sun Spa Third – Sunkissed
Tire store
First – Tire Discounters Second – Bob Summeral Third – Michel Tire
Toys
First – Toys R Us Second – Johnny’s Third – Learning Express
Travel agency
First – AAA Travel Agency
Used vehicle
First – Kerry Second – Tom Gill Third – Jeff Wyler Third – Zimmer
Savings & loan
Veterinarian
Sporting goods
Women’s clothing
First – Guardian Second – Bank of Kentucky Second – US Bank
First – Dick’s Second – Hibbets
First – Grant’s Lick Vet Hospital Second – Middendorf Animal Hospital Third – Barry Huesing
First – Kohl’s Second – Macy’s Third – Ann Taylor Loft
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