13th Benzie County Best of People's Choice Awards 2020 by Hearst Midwest

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Frankfort Senior Care, LLC Thank you from all of the staff and residents Owners of Frankfort Senior Care Home Steven and Kelly for voting us: Stedronsky • Best Home Care Agency • Best Assisted Living Facility • Best Business with Friendly Employees • Best Locally Owned Business • Best Place to Work

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215 W. Cox Rd., Frankfort MI

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Meet the Winners!

Best Auto Body Shop........................................................................... Honor Collision Services

Historic Downtown Thompsonville

231-378-2554

Best Auto Dealership Service Department �� Watson Benzie Best Auto Detailer..................................................................Desyre Shelton @ Honor Collision Best Car Repair...................................................................................... Honor Collision Services Best Favorite Brand of Auto �� Chevrolet Best Place for an Oil Change..............................................Benzie Express Lube & Tire Service Best Towing Service....................................................... Corey’s Big Dog Towing and Recovery Best Used Auto Dealership................................................................... Honor Collision Services Best Attorney................................................................................................... John B. Daugherty Jessie Williams Best Cannabis Company ��Lume Cannabis Co. Best Business with Friendly Employees ��Frankfort Senior Care Home Best Campground/RV park �� Betsie River Campsite Best Charter Fishing.................................................................................Tiny Bubbles Charters Best Event...................................................................... Frankfort Independence Day Activity’s Best Family Photographer ��Jessica Whaley Best Florist............................................................................................................ Victoria’s Floral Best Gallery................................................................. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts Best Gift Shop....................................................................................................... Northern Decor Best Golf Course........................................................................................Crystal Lake Golf Club Best Graduation Photographer �� Steve Loveless, Beulah, MI

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Thanks Benzie County for Voting Us: Best sports Bar & Best Burger! We Look Forward To Serving You!

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TOP OF THE HILL IN BENZONIA

(231) 882-9631 = roadhousesalsa.com

THANK YOU!!

best place best best to celebrate carry- waitress LISA HERKELRATH a birthday out

Best Hotel.......................................................................................Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant Best Insurance Agency �� Webber Insurance Best Insurance Agent �� Sue Webber Best Jewelry Store �� Jackleens Jems Best Locally Owned Business....................................................... Frankfort Senior Care Home Best Non Profit......................................................... Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN) Best Place to Buy a Christmas Tree ��Boy Scouts Troop 10 Benzonia Best Place to Buy Shoes ��Northern Decor Best Place to Celebrate a Birthday ��Road House Best Place to Take Out of Town Visitors �� Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook Best Place to Work......................................................................... Frankfort Senior Care Home Best Place to Worship............................................................Fresh Wind Christian Community Best Preschool.........................................................................................Benzie Central Schools Best Reception Hall/Banquet Facility ��Greystone Weddings

“Come as a Guest, Leave as a Friend.”

Best Thrift/Second Hand Store ��Jerry’s Best Travel....................................................................................................... Betsie Bay Marina Best Wedding Photographer ��Aubrey Parker Best Accountant......................................................................Amy Plumstead- Plumstead P.C. Best Bank.................................................................................................................... Honor Bank Best Credit Union.....................................................................................Frankfort Credit Union Best Financial Planner.......................................................... Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Justin C Keillor Best Mortgage Lender �� Honor Bank

THANKS FOR VOTING US BEST PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE Apples, Apples and more Apples!

Check out our WIDE SELECTION in the Bulk Food & Spices Delicious smells wafting out of the Bakery! Pies, Pull-Aparts, Specialty Breads, Cookies & Much More!

OPEN YEAR ROUND

187 North Michigan Avenue • Beulah

231-882-5041

231 Main Street • Frankfort, MI 49635

231-352-8090

Thank you Benzie County for voting us Best Hotel!

Thank you Benzie County for voting us Best Place to Buy Carryout Beer & Best Pizza

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thehotelfrankfort.com

Corner Store 231-882-4342

M-115 & US 31, BENZONIA

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Best Asian Restaurant ��Fusion Best Bakery.........................................................................................................Crescent Bakery Best Bartender................................................................................................. Zee @ Cold Creek Best BBQ/Ribs.................................................................................................... Jim’s Joint BBQ Best Breakfast Spot.................................................................................... The Lighthouse Cafe Best Brew Pub............................................................................Stormcloud Brewing Company Best Buffet............................................................................................Papa J’s Pizzeria & Diner Best Burgers..................................................................................................... Geno’s Bar & Grill Lucky Dog Bar & Grille Best Cake Shop..................................................................................The Bread Lady, Lake Ann

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Best Carry Out ��Road House Best Casual Dining �� Platte River Inn

NUGENT HARDWARE

Your Comfortable Home and Active Life on Lake Michigan

We have available units, call to set up a showing today.

Thank You Benzie County for Voting Us Best Independent Housing 231-352-7217 641 Michigan Avenue, Frankfort MI 49635

Thank you for voTing us BesT PainT & suPPlies sTore, BesT local PlumBing sTore, and BesT hardware sTore!

MON-SAT 7:30 AM - 8 PM • SUN 9 AM - 5 PM

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BENZONIA • 882-4322

John B. Daugherty, P.L.C. Attorney At Law

• Estate Planning • Probate • Wills and Trusts • Cottage Law • Business Organization • Real Estate • Criminal Defense • Former Prosecutor

1.231.882.4404 minorthlaw.com

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Your Best Attorney.

We are here to help.

249 S Benzie Blvd, PO Box 498, Beulah, MI 49617

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Thank You for voting us Best Food Truck!

MARY’S ASIAN CUISINE

Thank You Benzie County for voting us Best Jewelry Store! 164 S Benzie Blvd. • Downtown Beulah 231-882-2390

231-871-0716

Best Hair Salon Thank you Benzie County for 30 years of success!

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happy paws groom. play. stay.

Thank you Benzie County for voting us: Best Doggy Daycare Best Pet Boarding Best Pet Grooming

Best Skilled Nursing Facility!

Currently Hiring Heroes Care Beyond Compare

Hiring CNA, LPN, RN and Dietary Cooks Apply at benziemaples.org

Rehab & Long Term Care

210 Maple Avenue Frankfort u Michigan 49635 u 231-352-9674 u BenzieMaples.org

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Thank you Benzie County for voting us Best Carpet and Floor Covering!

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Frankfort 231-399-0158Owned • andRocksOnCrystal.com Operated by the Schneider Family Honor Family Market 10625 Main Street Crystal Dr. (M-22), Frankfort 325-3360 FAMILY MARKETS -0158 • RocksOnCrystal.com

Copemish Family Market 18541 Cadillac Hwy.

378-2440

Mon-Thur 9am-6pm • Fri-Sat 9am-7pm • Sun. 9am-2pm

Thanks Benzie County!

BEST PLACE TO BUY MEAT SINCE 2002! Best Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese

Biehl’s All Natural, Free Range, Organically Fed, Fresh Turkeys Now Taking Orders for Thanksgiving!

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Our warmest thanks to all of our great customers (and their humans) for voting us

Best Caterer............................................................................................. L’Chayim Delicatessen Best Chicken Wings �� Lucky Dog Best Children’s Menu ��A&W Restaurant Best Coffee Shop (Local) �� Bella’s Cafe Best Cook/Chef.............................................................................. Eric at Lucky Dog Bar & Grill Best Dessert......................................................................................................... The Cherry Hut Best Dinner for $10 or under ��Port City Smokehouse Best Fish & Chips.............................................................................. Dinghy’s Restaurant & Bar Best Food Truck..........................................................................................Mary’s Asian Cuisine Best Happy Hour............................................................................ Lake Ann Brewing Company Lucky Dog Bar & Grille Best Ice Cream/Yogurt ��Jomo’s Ice Cream Best Kid-friendly Restaurant ��A&W Restaurant Best Lunch Spot..............................................................................................East Shore Market Best Meat Market....................................................................................... Honor Family Market Best Outdoor Dining....................................................................... Lake Ann Brewing Company Best Pizza............................................................................................................... Cold Creek Inn Stapleton’s Corner Store Best Place for Mixed Drinks ��Iron Fish Distillery Best Place to Buy Carryout Beer ��Stapleton’s Corner Store Best Place to Buy Carryout Wine �� St. Ambrose Cellars Best Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese �� Honor Family Market Best Place to buy Produce �� Market Basket Inc Best Place to Buy Seafood ��Port City Smokehouse Best Restaurant for Friendly Service �� Cold Creek Inn Best Restaurant for Home Cooking �� Lighthouse Cafe

We are Proud to be Benzie County’s

BEST Home Improvement Store! Thank You for Your Continued Support!

Honor Building Supply

10635 US 31 • Honor, MI 49640

Ph. (231) 325-4551 (800) 444-9396 Fax (231) 325-2115

Onekama Building Supply 4847 Main. St. Onekama, MI 49675

Ph. (231) 889-3456 Fax (231) 889-3633

ATTIC INSULATION JUST GOT EASIER!

Free 24 hour machine rental with 5 bag purchase!

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Chicken Wings - Smoked and served by the pound. Bone in or bone out. Choose from buffalo, bbq, honey Jack bacon, honey sriracha, dry rub, garlic butter Parm or plain. Choices, choices, choices!

Dog Friendly Outdoor Dining/Drinking Patio (Weather Permitting)

20 Taps! Guinness, Craft Beers & Hard Ciders 223 S Benzie Blvd, Downtown Beulah, Mi.

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Platte River Inn Best Restaurant for Seafood/Fish ��The Manitou Best Restaurant for Steak ��The Manitou Best Romantic Dinner �� Rocks Landing Best Salad............................................................................................................. Platte River Inn Best Sandwich.................................................................................................East Shore Market Best Soup.................................................................................................................... Stone Oven Best Sports Bar................................................................................................ Geno’s Bar & Grill Best Sushi.....................................................................................................................The Fusion Best Waiter/Waitress ��Lisa- Roadhouse

DELICATESSEN

Thank You for Voting L'Chayim as Best of Benzie's #1 Caterer

Bagel Factory Full Service Bakery New York Style Deli Catering

Best Barber Shop...................................................... The Barber Shop Benzie Blvd Beulah, MI Best Beauty Salon �� Hair We R Best Chiropractor................................................................................Crystal Care Chiropractic Best Dance Lessons �� Get Up & Dance Best Dentist........................................................................................................ Stefanski Dental Best Emergency Care Center......................................................Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Best Family Doctor.......................................................................................Dr. Gerard Mahoney Best Gym/Fitness Center............................................. Betsie Hosick Health & Fitness Center Best Massage.............................................................................................................. Crystal Spa Best Nail Salon............................................................................................Patti at Infinte Beute’

Downtown Beulah 231.882.5221 Downtown Frankfort 231.352.5220

ORDER ONLINE @ WWW.LCHAYIMDELICATESSEN.COM Dine In & Curbside • Like us on Facebook

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Best Personal/Family Counselor............................ Onika Witzke LMSW (Embrace Wellness) Best Pharmacy.............................................................................Community Drug of Frankfort Best Physical Therapy ��Mobility Now Inc Best Place to Buy a Hearing Aid ��Advanced Hearing

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THE BEST LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY

CITY • 000-000-0000 www.bestinsuranceagency.com

882-9655 • 929-9761 • US-31, Benzonia Thank you for making us your #1 FAN: Sue, Heather, Dawn, Lorraine and Theresa

Your local Your agent local agent is your neighbor – is your neighbor –

Best Pediatrician................................................................................................. Dr. Mark Kuiper

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The staff at Honor Collision Services would like to thank you for voting us Best of Benzie for 2020! BENZIE COUNT h t Y 13 Best Of

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Our dedicated staff are second to none, and they are the reason we are able to offer the community the high level of quality service that we do. Here at Honor Collision we are especially thankful to be blessed with this crew of exceptional employees: Cody Saiers- Lead Collision Technician Katie Ramey- Office Manager Hunter Burt- Collision Technician Assistant Butch Kinney- Refinish Technician Desyre Shelton- Auto Detail Specialist (Also voted Best Auto Detailer!)

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VOTED “BEST ACCOUNTANT”

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Crystal Clear Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance

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Jason Kittleson Owner PLUMSTEAD P.C.

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8416 Fairway Drive Beulah, MI 49617 (231) 218-0065

Thanks Benzie for voting us Best Landscaping Business, We are Honored! crystalclearlandscape@gmail.com

When the going gets tough, the tough get towing! Offering 24/7 Emergency Towing and Accident Recovery to our neighbors in need. Call NOW for details! 231.383.0221

Voted Best Towing Service in Benzie County!

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Best Dentist!! ENZIE COUNT th B Y 13

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Best Local Coffee Shop

(231) 383-0689 • 313 Main St, Frankfort, MI • www.facebook.com/BellasCafeMI

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Best Place to Buy Glasses.............................................................. Scarbrough Family Eyecare Best Vision........................................................................................................... Scarbrough Eye Best Yoga Studio ��Peak Fitness Best Alterations....................................................................................................Cheryl Zatkovic

TruHearing Provider. Free Hearing Screenings.

Best Builder for New Home Construction �� The Cottate Pros Best Builder for Remodeling ��The Cottage Pros, LLC Best Carpet and Floor Covering ��Classic Interiors

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Best place THANK YOU. We love all of our clients...they are to buy a the best, and they bring hearing aid! out the best in us!!!

Best Carpet Cleaners........................................................... SERVPRO of Grand Traverse Area Best Electrician............................................................................ Al Merrill - Blue Water Electric Lakeshore Electric Best Furniture.............................................................................................. Betsie Bay Furniture Best Garden Center ��Crystal Gardens Best Heating and Air Conditioning ��Nye Plumbing & Heating Best Home Improvement Store.............................................Honor Onekama Building Supply Best Kitchen Cabinets..............................................................North Bay Cabinets, Beulah, MI Best Landscaper................................................................................ Crystal Clear Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Best Lawn Care.........................................................................................The Cottage Pros, LLC

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Best Lawn Care Equipment..........................................................Betsie Valley Sales & Service Best Lawn Care Repair..................................................................Betsie Valley Sales & Service Best Local Hardware Store ��Nugent Ace Hardware Best Local Plumbing Store ��Nugent Ace Hardware Best Paint and Supplies............................................................................Nugent Ace Hardware

Thank You Benzie County for Voting Patti at Infinite Beauté as Benzie’s Best Nail Salon

2018

Thank You! Dr. Gerard Mahoney and Crystal Lake Clinic would like to thank Benzie County for voting us Best Family Physician! Bear Lake Office

(231) 864-3314

Chum’s Corner Office

(231) 642-5560

Benzonia Office Elk Rapids

Frankfort Office

Interlochen Office

(231) 882-9661 (231) 264-9060 (231) 352-5285 (231) 275-7965

Kingsley Office

(231) 263-0700

Manton Office

(231) 824-4100

Manistee Office Suttons Bay

Traverse City Offices

Crystal lake HealtH Center

6635 North Street • Benzonia, MI 49616

231-651-5005

(231) 723-3567

Thank You Benzie County for voting us Best Pharmacy

(231) 866-4440 (231) 922-0667

826 Forest Ave. Frankfort, MI

352-5285

401 Main St, Frankfort

352-4471

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THANK YOU BENZIE COUNTY FOR VOTING STORMCLOUD

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BREW PUB STORMCLOUDBREWING.COM FRANKFORT, MI • 231.352.0118

PUB: 303 MAIN STREET • PARKVIEW TAPROOM: 366 PARKVIEW LANE

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Best Place for Home Decorating �� Betsie Bay Furniture Best Place to Buy a Mattress �� Betsie Bay Furniture Best Plumber.........................................................................................Nye Plumbing & Heating Best Real Estate Agent ��Chris Stapleton ENZIE COUNT th B Y 13 Best Of

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Best Real Estate Office..................................................................... Stapleton Realty Honor MI Best Roofing Contractor...............................................................Mr. B’s Roofing & Siding, Inc. Best Siding Contractor.................................................................Mr. B’s Roofing & Siding, Inc. Best Snow Removal.................................................................................The Cottage Pros, LLC

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Best Window Contractor.................................................... Honor & Onekama Building Supply Best Doggy Daycare �� Happy Paws Best Pet Boarding �� Happy Paws Best Pet Grooming �� Happy Paws Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies �� Tractor Supply Co.

Thank you for voting us

Best Veterinarian................................................................................................. Betsie River Vet

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Best Assisted Living Facility.......................................................... Frankfort Senior Care Home

Dr. Britta cicansky cech is grateful to be in her home town serving the community she knows and loves.

Best Independent Living..............................................................Michigan Shores Cooperative

AccepTing new pATienTs 231.383.4252 1951 Benzie hwy BenzoniA, Mi 49616

Best Home Care Agency................................................................ Frankfort Senior Care Home Best Skilled Nursing Facility.....................................The Maples, Benzie County Medical Care

Congratulations!

Thank You Benzie County for all of your VOTES!

Thank You Benzie County for voting us Best Bartender, Best Restaurant for Friendly Service and Best Pizza!

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THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT. We appreciate your business, and we want to thank you, our loyal customers, for voting us the best Automotive Dealership Service Department. Our service department is open at full capacity to take care of all your automotive repair needs. Call us today to take advantage of the current tire special, 4 brand new tires for the price of 3, now through the end of November. And as always our certified sales staff is here to meet all of your new and used vehicle needs.

1514 Benzie Hwy., Benzonia, MI 49616

231-882-4417 www.watsonbenzie.com

Service Department Hours: Mon thru Fri - 8 a.m to 5 p.m, and Saturday 8 a.m to 1 p.m.

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• Certified Marine Technicians • Dockside Repair Service • Dock and Hoist Installation • Boat Rentals daily/weekly • Winterization/Shrink Wrap/Storage • Boat Pick-up/Delivery

Property Maintenance • Lawn Maintenance • Mulch/Sand Installation • Spring and Fall Cleanup • Pressure Washing • Snow Removal • Cottage Watch!

Renovations

• New Custom Builds • Additions and Dormers • Decks/Porches • Kitchens and Baths • Roofing and Siding • lnt./Ext. Painting and Staining • Windows and Doors

Rental Property Services • 24 Hour on-Demand Repairs • Rental Change-Over Cleaning • Maintenance

How can we help? 231-383-5494

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