The Readers Have Spoken!

We surveyed the readers of OUR CITY Plantation, tabulated the results, and now present our readers’ picks for the best! This special issue is a beneficial resource for readers to find the area’s best businesses and service providers.

Voting was available at BestofPlantation.com, and was intense and competitive in almost every category. The members of this community were eager to share their favorite restaurants, professional services, home services, children’s services, and more.

Please use this magazine as a resource throughout the year. Or, visit BestofPlantation.com (code below) for an easy-to-access online version. And, to all of the winners, congratulations!

Sincerely,

Christy & Terry Jaillet OUR CITY MEDIA PUBLISHERS

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Best Community Event

It’s A Wonderful Life Parade

954-452-2510 www.Plantation.org

Each year, The City of Plantation welcomes in the holiday season with a hometown parade. Kids of all ages love the multi-faith event as they watch marchers and floats cruise by. If you are lucky, you just might catch some candy

Best Fresh Food

Plantation Farmers’ Market

12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard

954-452-2558 www.Plantation.org

Plantation hosts a Farmers Market featuring fresh, certified Organic and non-Organic produce, locally produced honey, homemade hummus, plants and orchids, fresh cut flowers, breads and danishes, olive oils, cheeses, dips, spreads and more.!

The Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday and is universally recognized as the best farmers market in West Broward. There is so much to choose from, the vendors are always friendly and the snacks are heavenly!

Best Pet-Friendly Event

Doggie Palooza

954-452-2506

Best Family Night Out

Rock the Park Concert Series

954-452-2510 www.Plantation.org

From November – April we enjoyed concerts on the first Friday of the month. Each event features live music and food trucks! Held at a different one of Plantation’s wonderful parks, these concerts were a gathering place for families to let their hair down and, to “get down to that funky music!” www.Plantation.org

Parks are perfect for outdoor family excursions with your pooch. Presented by the Plantation Parks & Recreation Department, this event is designed to provide canines and their owners with information on products and services local companies have to offer. It is a great place for you and your furry family member to make friends. The event included a K-9 demonstration, frisbee dog competition and a luck dog lure course. We can’t wait till next year!

Best Park

Plantation Central Park

9151 NW 2nd Street

954-452-2510 www.plantation.org/parks

Plantation Central Park is an outdoor paradise. Residents can enjoy amenities such as two Olympic size pools (at the Aquatic Complex), a hydro-play area (at the Aquatic Complex), indoor/outdoor lighted basketball courts, exercise room, roller hockey rinks, Pickleball courts, playground area, jogging track, eight lighted baseball diamonds, seven (7) lighted multi-use fields, exercise stations, 2 playgrounds,1 corporate pavilion, 2 standard pavilions, a 400 meter running track and a ten acre lake for remote control boats. Protected by a lightning prediction and warning system.

Best Boutique

Eli & Pearl Boutique

10083 Cleary Blvd www.eliandpearlboutique.com

954-368-5961

Femme Fatale

Best Hair Salon

1844 N University Drive

305-240-5794

Best Auto Broker

Epic Auto Leasing & Sales

6981 W Broward Blvd, Suite 4B www.epicautolease.com

954-465-7448

Best Auto Dealer

Sawgrass INFINITI

5801 Madison Ave www.sawgrassinfiniti.com

954-715-7089

Arctic Auto

Best Auto Service

3700 W Broward Blvd.

www.arcticautocenter.com

954-581-7980

Arctic Auto Repair is a full service, automotive repair, and maintenance shop serving the east south Florida area since 1976 with consistent and friendly service. Professionalism and expertise are what sets Arctic apart. They carry a full line of NAPA auto parts and are experts in automotive air conditioning. They offer complimentary shuttle service to a customer’s home or office and offer great prices.

Best Jeweler

Latif’s Jewelry & Engagement Rings

11913 W Sunrise Blvd www.latifsjewelry.com

954-693-4776

Latif’s Jewelry designs, manufacturers, repairs, buys and sells quality jewelry. We pay top dollar for Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Platinum and Estates. Regardless if it’s old, ugly or broken, bring it in and leave with cash. Need a repair done? Come on by and you will be wearing it tonight

Best Shopping Mall

Sawgrass Mall

12801 W Sunrise Blvd www.simon.com

954-846-2350

Best Pet Store

Green Paws Pet Market

10037 Clearly Blvd www.greenpawsmarket.com

954-832-3200

Best Thrift Store

Designer Consigner of Plantation

6906 Cypress Rd, Suite 2318

954-791-8320