Shopper’s Favorite

BEST ANTIQUE DEALER/FLEA MARKET

Front Range Mercantile Indoor Flea Market

1201 S. Sunset St., Longmont, (303) 776-6605

It’s a year of celebration for Marj and Vicky, owners of Front Range Flea Market; their eighth consecutive Readers’ Choice win and 25 years in business. They believe their quality, variety, excellent service and value for your dollar are major reasons behind both of those milestones.

Customers feel like they are part of the Front Range Flea Market family no matter what they are shopping for They’ll always find an incredible high quality selection of antiques, vintage, retro,mid-century, gift items as well as new products and a great line of chocolates and candy

Second: Tables to Teacups, 1420 Nelson Rd., Longmont, (303) 485-7270 tablestoteacups.com

Third: Serendipity Mercantile, 635 3rd Ave., Longmont, (303) 776-8511 facebook.com/serendipitymercantile

Best Art Gallery

Muse Gallery

356 Main St., Longmont, (303) 678-7869, artslongmont.org/archives/4

Best Berthoud Business

A&W All American Food

804 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, (970) 532-2272, awrestaurants.com

A&W All American Food is in its 44th year in Berthoud, making it a community staple for what owner Randy Hamann calls a “funny little town.”

“We’re kind of part of the community, part of the fabric of Berthoud,” he says. “Berthoud is a funny little town. There’s not much here, but we’ve always been here.”

Hamann’s mother opened the A&W in 1948 and it passed into the hands of Hamann and his wife in 1995. The family-owned restaurant sees a lot of business from local high school students as both employees and patrons and Hamann spends many of his advertising dollars on the local Parks and Recreation Department.

“People really embrace us and we’re pretty involved in the community,” he says.

Second: City Star Brewing, 321 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, (970) 532-7827, citystarbrewing.com

Third: Berthoud Floor Covering & Carpet Cleaning, 705 Mountain Ave., Berthoud (970) 532-7566, berthoudfloorcovering.com

Best Book Store

Barbed Wire Books

“At Muse Gallery, the name of the game is variety,” says Joanne Kirves, who oversees Muse Gallery in her capacity as Executive Director for the Longmont Council of the Arts.

“We’ve got a really nice variety of work, so you can come in if you’re interested in landscape all the way to abstract and find something in our gallery,” she says. “Our shows are constantly changing every two months. That brings back the regulars but also brings in new people.”

The current exhibit at Muse Gallery is called “Language of the Forest,” featuring abstract prints of Aspen tree bark by Linda C. Everson.

Second: Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont, (303) 651-2787 firehouseart.org

Third: John Taft Studio, 525 3rd Ave., Longmont, (303) 746-2651 johntaft.com

504 Main St., Longmont, (303) 827-3620, barbedwirebooks.net

Barbed Wire Books is constantly on the go. With a constant influx of local authors, artists, musicians, book clubs as well as new and used books, each visit promises to be unique. It’s not a place you walk into, get what you need and walk back out. It’s a pleasant place to browse, discuss and stay awhile, which explains why it has become a community favorite.

Owner Kathe Heinecken says, “A bookstore can be a hub for many different facets of culture and society current affairs, the arts, literature, entertainment the list goes on. As each of these avenues open up, it’s only a matter of allowing the connections to happen.” Local bookstores like Barbed Wire fill a niche that chains just can’t. “By special ordering new, used, in print and out of print, books, movies, music, even prints and posters, we can do much more than sell best-sellers,” Heinecken points out. By stocking for and from their clientele they have the ability to offer a much more “eclectic” selection and all of the extras are simply responding to the needs of their customers.

Second: Used Book Emporium, 346 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-6561, usedbookemporium.net

Third: Barnes & Noble, Crossroads Commons - 2999 Pearl St., Boulder, (303) 444-0349

Best Consignment Store

Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment

600 S. Airport Rd., Longmont, (720) 340-4152, fabfindsconsign.com

Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment is the only place where you’ll find high-style and high-bargain shopping in Longmont. In their near 5000 square foot space, you’ll find clothing and accessories as well as furniture and décor With 6500 consignors and continually rotating stock, it’s a new store every week.

Owner, Clarissa Edelen, has a serious passion for fashion. “People can find designer-line clothing for a fraction of the price. We get the créme de la créme and we try to keep something in every price point,” she says. “We’re unique in that we really are a one stop shop for jewelry, home and clothing.” Stylish, out-of-the-box, and eye catching doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Fabulous Finds celebrates its third year in business with a big birthday bash this summer, so keep checking in for dates and details it will undoubtedly be fabulous.

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE and BEST LIQUOR STORE and BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE

9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse

750 W. 9th Ave., Longmont, (303) 776-1955, 9thaveliquorwarehouse.com

A locally-owned and family-run business, 9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse has many ties to the Longmont community in its customers and the regular donations it makes to support local initiatives like the Longmont Humane Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association and American Cancer Society, among others. The store has also hosted fundraisers for their neighbors in need.

“Having a small business gives us the unique opportunity to help and communicate with the community on a daily basis,” says owner Frank Maitre. “We meet tons of people from this community, and we hear their stories from pets, health issues, etc., and we can spread all those stories, bring attention to them, all rally together to support, give back and help in the ways we can.”

Customers are offered major membership rewards through a point system that provides credit towards future purchases. 9th Ave. keeps things social and lively at the store with their weekly, Thursday wine tasting from 5 to 7 p.m.. They also provide a catering service that can start as low as $6.75 per person for 4 hours, which includes access to a beer and wine expert and an event manager 9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse is open seven days a week with late hours until 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday

Best Customer Service

Second: Breeze Thru Car Wash, 1213 Ken Pratt Blvd. Longmont, (303) 834-8387, breezethrucarwash.com

Third: Elevations Credit Union, Longmont Locations: 777 21st Ave., (303) 772-7776 // 1444 E. 3rd Ave., (303) 772-7776 // 1079 S. Hover, Suite 100 (303) 443-4672 / /elevationscu.com

Best Dacono Business

Best Liquor Store

Second: PJ’s Wine and Spirits, 665 Frontage Rd. Longmont, (303) 485-8600, pjwinespirits.com

Third: Fox Creek Liquors, 1610 Pace St., #700 Longmont, (720) 494-0771, foxcreekliquors.com

Best Locally Owned

Second: Old Town Outfitters, 501 Main St., Longmont (720) 204-6173, oldtownoutfitters.com

Third: Chamberlain Coins and Collectibles, 385 Main St., Longmont, (303) 774-9661 chamberlaincoins.com

Denver Mattress Co. / Furniture Row 3440 E. I-25 Frontage Rd., Dacono, (303) 828-0452, denvermattress.furniturerow.com

The Furniture Row Shopping Center, which includes the Denver Mattress Co., is meant to provide an all-inclusive shopping experience for your home furnishing needs. Furniture Row prides themselves on carrying stylish, affordable furniture and providing their customers with access to experts who specialize in upholstery, wood furniture or mattresses in order to improve your shopping experience.

Furniture Row opened their first Denver Mattress Company in 1995 and now boasts 330 stores in 31 states, earning them the title of largest factory direct mattress retailer in the U.S. The Dacono Denver Mattress Company in the Furniture Row Shopping Center is open seven days a week.

Second: Jerry D’s, 604 8th St., Dacono, (303) 833-3469, jerryds.com Third: Dacono Discount Grocery, 913 Carbondale Dr., Dacono, (303) 833-5005, eshsdiscountgroceries.com

BEST EYE CARE Eagle Vision & Eye Clinic

2080 Main St., Longmont, (303) 651-2020, evec.com

The doctors and staff at Eagle Vision & Eye Clinic say they are humbled and honored to receive the Readers’ Choice award for the sixth time in the past eight years. When customers visit Eagle Vision, they want them to feel confident that they are receiving the best possible care for their eye health and vision needs.

Regardless of visual requirements, they have a selection of frames that allows them to see great, look great and feel great in eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses that are priced for every budget. They specialize in “hard to fit” eyes and are one of a few practices in Colorado that fit Scleral contact lenses. They take great pride in sharing updated technologies and materials with patients.

Dr Gina Gabriel, a board certified pediatric optometrist, oversees the vision therapy program to help children improve their eye motor skills which can help improve school performance. Come in and see how they can help you see!

Second: Longmont Vision Center, 412 Main St, Longmont, (303) 651-6700

Third: Third Avenue Eyecare, 800 3rd Ave., Longmont, (303) 772-6140, thirdavenueeyecare.net

BEST FIRESTONE BUSINESS Anytime Fitness

4445 City Centre Rd.,Suite 100, Firestone, (303) 772-2660 anytimefitness.com

Schedule conflicts don’t exist at Anytime Fitness. When a gym is open 24 hours a day, the timing is up to you. One membership also gives you access to thousands of locations both locally and nationwide.

With dozens of familiar classes, personal training and all the equipment you could possibly need, Anytime Fitness offers something for everyone regardless of their current fitness level. There are even online trackers and a global community to help support your decision to live well.

For all of its benefits, you might expect a high price too, but at Anytime Fitness they make health affordable; less than you’re paying for your daily coffee. Visit the Firestone location to see how they can help you reach your fitness goals.

Second: American Furniture Warehouse, 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd. Firestone, (303) 684-2400, afwonline.com

Third: (TIE) 3 Rock Liquors, 6160 Firestone Blvd.,Firestone (303) 682-2337, 3rockliquors.com and Amy’s Closet, 8196 Colorado Blvd., N4, Firestone 303) 736-2186, amyscloset.net

Best Flooring Store

Carpet Masters of Colorado 618 S. Sunset St., Longmont, (303) 651-2407, longmont.floorstogo.com

Carpet Masters of Colorado understands that “flooring is the foundation of decorating.” As Longmont’s hometown flooring experts since 1988, Carpet Masters offers a free estimate and consultation for their many offerings, including carpet, hardwood, tile, stone, laminate, vinyl and even window coverings.

If you are unable to visit their Longmont showroom, they can send a flooring expert to your home with samples to assist you in the flooring selection process. They also offer a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on both carpet and hard surfaces. Their staff of design consultants is knowledgeable and friendly, not high pressure. And, with over 150 years of cumulative experience, they really know their business. With such long term staff customers can come in and know that they will see the same people again, and that means one thing - trust.

Second: Summit Carpet and Tile, (303) 678-0704, longmontflooringcontractor.com

Best Florist

Third: Bassett Carpets, 1637 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-5711, bassettcarpets.com

Longmont Florist Longmont Locations: 614 Coffman St. // 650 20th Ave. // (303) 776-2804 or toll-free 1-800-932-4876 // longmontflorist.com

A gift of flowers is welcome for almost every occasion. Something delicately beautiful and thoughtful can brighten any day from a formal occasion to just a simple afternoon with friends. Longmont Florist is proud to have brightened the Longmont community for close to 50 years, and customers keep coming back for more. Though their flowers, live plants and gifts are always the highest quality, it’s their people that make the real difference. Staff and designers help find the perfect solution to any request. Owner Brad Golter says, “We try really hard to say yes and then beat our customers expectations.”

As part of the Teleflora network, they have the capability to send flowers nationwide and customers know that when they shop at Longmont Florist they will always receive, fresh and long lasting flowers, friendly service, professional design and happy, prompt delivery

Second: The Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery,1805 Nelson Rd., Longmont (303) 772-3454, theflowerbin.net

Third: King Soopers - Longmont Locations: 995 S. Hover St, (303) 702-0099 // 1611 Pace St., (303) 776-7570 // 2255 Main St, (303) 772-7950 // kingsoopers.com

Best Frederick Business

Georgia boys BBQ Company 141 5th St., Frederick, (303) 833-3140, georgiaboysbbqcompany.com

Georgia boys is brand new to the Frederick area and General Manager and Executive Chef Justin Resech thinks that has contributed to the barbecue joint’s likability.“It’s something new and exciting to the area,” he says. “We really give the town something to look forward to and also something to do. There are not a lot of places you can go with your family around here and that’s what we are all about - being family-oriented.”

Georgia boys offers something for everyone; good ol’ Georgia soul food and a homey atmosphere for the family and a wall of Colorado draft beer and a large selection of televisions in the sports bar for your entertainment.

Second: Hammertime Pizza, 330 5th St., Frederick, (303) 833-4940, facebook.com/pages/Hammer-Time-Pizza/165311100154198

Third: Amy’s Closet, 8196 Colorado Blvd., N4, Firestone, (303) 736-2186, amyscloset.net

BEST FURNITURE STORE Woodley’s Fine Furniture

1400 S. Main St., Longmont, (303) 651-1015 woodleys.com

For 35 years, Woodley’s Fine Furniture has based its factory and warehouse in the Longmont community, employing 50 people in the factory and providing their customers with exceptional service and a unique product, says Paul Woodley

“We’re unique in that we build a lot of our own furniture,” he says. “We take great care of our customers and we really pride ourselves on our service.”

Woodley’s offers custom furniture pieces as well as brand-name furniture for any area of the home. Their Longmont showroom is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday

Second: American Furniture Warehouse, 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd. , Longmont, afwonline.com

Third: Denver Mattress Co./Furniture Row, 180 Ken Pratt Blvd., (303) 774-1150 denvermattress.furniturerow.com/

BEST GARDEN/NURSERY CENTER

The Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery 1805 Nelson Rd., Longmont, (303) 772-3454, theflowerbin.net

Debbie Williams, office manager at The Flower Bin, has worked at the garden center for 14 years. She says she has stayed at The Flower Bin because she enjoys sharing a common interest with customers.

“I came here because I love gardening and I stayed because of how fun it is to work with somebody who is working on their hobbies,” she says.

Williams says The Flower Bin is special not only because of their local product sourced straight from their growing range in Plattville, but also because of their staff.

“It’s great because of the outstanding, locally-grown plants and our expert staff who can help you with any gardening question,” Williams says.

Second: Blue Ribbon Farm, 10147 Hover St., Longmont, (303) 774-7717 facebook.com/BRFarmLongmont

Third: Home Depot, 393 S. Hover Rd., Longmont (720) 494-0319, homedepot.com

Best Gift Shop

Adorn Home & Gift Gallery 668 4th Ave., Unit B, Longmont, (303) 651-6933

Owner Sharald Church, is proud of the very special collection of items from over 150 vendors housed inside Adorn Home & Gift Gallery. “We’re a shop that always has unique stuff,” she says. “We move things fast so it changes frequently That brings all of our regular customers back over and over.”

Adorn Home & Gift Gallery has a sister store, Adornables Little Ones Boutique, that carries specifically products for children. Sharald says the Old Town area of Longmont appealed to her because of the pedestrian focus.

“We especially targeted the old town area because it is still a walking community,” she says. “We came here from Seattle and missed that neighborhood where you can walk around and spend some time downtown.”

Second: Magic Fairy Candles, 800 S. Hover, Unit 25, Longmont, (720) 771-0359, magicfairycandles.com

Third: Cheese Importers, 103 Main St. Longmont, (303) 772-9599, cheeseimporters.com

Best Grocery Store

King Soopers Longmont Locations: 995 S. Hover St, (303) 702-0099 // 1611 Pace St., (303) 776-7570, 2255 Main St, (303) 772-7950 // kingsoopers.com

King Soopers is perhaps the best known grocery store in Colorado and with good reason. There are 139 King Soopers in Colorado, and with consumer interest growing in organic foods, King Soopers has met that demand head on. In addition, they provide local produce when possible and encourage consumers to ‘go-green’ by discouraging the use of the plastic bags. King Soopers includes a pharmacy, deli, floral department and butcher as well as the usual canned or boxed goods found elsewhere. With their higher quality customer service, their wide selections of high quality produce and meats, King Soopers could not be beat this year as a consumer favorite.

Second: Lucky’s Market, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., #201, Longmont, (303) 827-3684 luckysmarket.com

Third: Sprouts Farmers Market, 1101 S. Hover, Longmont, (303) 834-4124, sprouts.com

BEST HARDWARE/HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

Ace Hardware 1727 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-5173, acelongmont.com

The people make the place at Ace Hardware, according to co-owner Kirsten Pellicer, who has been working at the store with her parents since she was a teenager

“Locally and nationally, we’re known as the helpful place,” says Pellicer “You can’t be helpful without the people who are out there everyday interacting with the customers and telling them how to do their projects. That’s really what we’ve built our business on.”

Pellicer’s parents bought the local hardware store 24 years ago and opened Ace, confident of their commitment to the Longmont area.

“My parents loved it here so much, they invested in the community and bought a business,” says Pellicer “Longmont is just a wonderful community and it has been so good to us.”

Second: Budget Home Center, 780 Boston Ave., Longmont, (303) 678-8800, budgethomecenters.com

Third: Home Depot, 393 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, (720) 494-0319, homedepot.com

Best Hygiene Business

Mary’s Market & Deli 11809 N. 75th St., Hygiene, (303) 774-8330, marys-market.com

If you are looking for the heartbeat of Hygiene, it’s right here at Mary’s Market & Deli! Locals drop by to catch up on the news and pick up a sandwich or gluten-free berry pie. Tourists enjoy browsing the antiques, handcrafts and artworks by local artists. It’s also a popular rest stop on weekends for bike riders who need a little carb assist or an espresso for the road. There’s been a grocery in this location since 1944, and owner Mary Magdalena has retained that local vibe while creating a place that “anybody from anywhere” can appreciate. “People are responding to real, healthy, local and homemade food,” Magdalena says. “Thanks for acknowledging our gift to our community.”

Second: Crane Hollow Cafe, 7502 Hygiene Rd, Hygiene, (303) 776-1551

Third: Hygiene Feed & Supply, 7455 Hygiene Rd, Hygiene, (303) 776-4757

BEST JEWELRY STORE

Snyder Jewelers 2201 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 776-2992, snyderjewelers.com

When customers come in to Snyder Jewelers, owner, Linda Snyder wants to see them leave with something that will bring them joy “We’ve always looked at what we do as building relationships rather than just selling something,” she says.

She believes that a tradition of commitment to community and excellence of service, begun when her family opened the store in 1948, is what sets them apart and above in a line of impersonal chains and outlets.

Though they offer customers everything from designer pieces, to refreshing a piece they already own or designing something completely new, they offer one more all important piece, a relationship. That relationship is what keeps Longmont coming back.

Second: Ron R Fine Jewelry, 452 Main St, Longmont, (303) 651-1125

Third: The Gold Market, 1610 Pace St., Unit 1000, Longmont, (303) 834-8981 longmontjewelers.com

Best Lyons Business

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

303 Main St., Lyons, (303) 823-6685, oskarblues.com

The Oskar Blues where it all started. The awardwinning beer, the eclectic menus and the local live music. It expanded quickly, opening a variety of brick and mortar locations in Longmont as well as sending a food truck out into other communities around Colorado. They’ve even recently crossed state lines opening a brewery location in North Carolina.

The heart of their business has always been dedicated to the community in which they operate. After the 2013 floods one of the first reactions they had was to help, forming non-profit CAN’d Aid to raise funds for those affected. Even now they roll on, staging fundraisers, sponsorships and donation opportunities to help their communities. With a heart like that, it isn’t surprising that they win this award year after year

Second: Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Taphouse, 228 Main St. Lyons, (303) 823-7427, smokindavesq.com

Third: The Stone Cup & Kitchen, 442 High St., Lyons (303) 823-2345, thestonecup.com

BEST MEAD BUSINESS Brick

House BBQ

237 Main St., Mead, (970) 535-9040, brickhousebbqmead.com

Locally owned Brick House BBQ has been serving up their savory hickory-smoked barbecue since 2008. Owners Glen and Jenni Rademacher have perfected the Kansas City-slashTexas recipe that keeps bringing hungry customers back for ribs, brisket and smoked sausages (not to mention the prime rib that you’ll find every Friday). “People from both places tell us it’s the most authentic they have ever tasted,” says Jenni Rademacher, who also creates the amazing homemade desserts – the chocolate caramel cake, coconut cream cake, seasonal cobblers and Taffy Apple Crisp with Granny Smith apples. “I like to just get creative and make stuff up.”

Second: Red Rooster Restaurant, 4330 Colorado Hwy 66, Longmont, (970) 535-0889 facebook.com/pages/Red-Rooster-Restaurant/152512004789706

Third: All Swept Up, 217 Adams Ave., Mead, (970) 535-0650

BEST NIWOT BUSINESS

Sugar Beet Station 7960 Niwot Rd., Niwot, (720) 491-0676, facebook.com/SugarBeetStation

Most of us use paper to jot down a note now and then. But Erin Brooke, owner of Sugar Beet Station, turns paper into art. Brooke fashions flat sheets of the stuff into colorful bouquets of flowers, flocks of sheep, gift bags, garlands of butterflies and other amazing items to display or use. This is the place to find a great gift for even the most discriminating friend. “We always have a wide variety of gift items to please just about everyone,” Brooke says. There’s always something new to discover among the soaps and lotions, funny magnets, children’s toys, artsy jewelry, messenger bags, candles and cards.

“We love our customers and are happy to be of service to the Niwot community,” Brooke says.

Second: Rockin’ Robin’s Retro & Resale, 124 2nd Ave., Niwot, (303) 652-4144 rockinrobins.net

Third: Niwot Market, 7980 Niwot Rd., Niwot, (303) 652-0919, niwotmarket.com

Best Pet Supply Store

PetSmart 1125 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, (303) 702-9526, petsmart.com

If you have a pet, from fishy to fido, you’ve probably been to PetSmart. It’s a go-to location for any pet related need. Food? They have that. Toys? That too. What about habitats, dietary supplements, veterinary care, medications grooming and training? No problem.

The one thing you won’t find at PetSmart are cats and dogs for sale. Rather than contribute to overpopulation problems, PetSmart holds adoption events in conjunction with local Adoption Partners. The pet adoption goes through the local agency and PetSmart doesn’t see the funds. They do provide adoption kits for new pet owners, with in-store discounts on products and training.

Whether they’re a new family member or a lifetime companion, PetSmart loves your pet like you do.

Second: Petco, 205 Ken Pratt Blvd. #280, Longmont , (720) 652-4642, petco.com

Best Place To Buy Musical Instruments

Miller Music 464 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-8500, millermusic.com

Miller Music is your connection for instruments, complete in-house repair services by a certified technician, band and orchestra rentals, and private lessons from professionals. “We really pride ourselves on supporting your local musician,” says Miller Music manager Rob Gardner

Colorado’s longest running music store has been locally owned and operated in downtown Longmont’s historic district since 1974. With a commitment to providing great customer service and education, the experienced staff at Miller is always ready to help you identify what you need to create the sound you are looking for The professional instructors at Miller Academy will help you build the technique and skills needed to fully express your creativity That’s music to our ears!

Second: Guitars, Etc., 460 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-8388, guitarsetc.net

Third: Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont, (720) 340-4169, larrysguitars.com

Best Prospect Business

The Rib House 1920 S. Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 485-6988, theribhouse.com

Longmont’s Prospect neighborhood was designed around the ideas of community and livability. The architecture is invigorating, varied and colorful. Tree-lined streets, parks and public amenities encourage you to get out of your car and interact with your neighbors. The Rib House is a popular meeting place for those neighbors and visitors alike who come for the authentic barbecue, scrumptious sides and desserts, and the friendly, personal service. Owners Merry Ann and Tracy Webb migrated from Kansas City to Longmont in 1989, opened The Rib House in 2001, and the rest is history “We are honored and humbled to win this award!” Merry Ann says. “We truly appreciate the support of our friends in Prospect.”

Second: Two Dog Diner, 645 Tenacity Drive, Longmont, (303) 772-2364, twodogdiner.com

Third: Comida Cantina, 721 Confidence Drive, Unit 1, Longmont, (720) 204-6455 eatcomida.com

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY/OFFICE

Wright Kingdom Real Estate 2101 Ken Pratt Blvd., Ste. #100, Longmont, (877) 532-0820, wkre.com

Wright Kingdom is the largest independent real estate agency in Boulder County, with over 80 agents calling the locally owned company home. For nearly four decades, buyers and sellers have appreciated the ease and confidence of working with Wright Kingdom’s experienced agents for their real estate needs. Local knowledge is essential when it comes to real estate, and Wright Kingdom’s agents are highly knowledgeable about Longmont and the surrounding communities. Wright Kingdom actively supports our local civic groups and is an enthusiastic sponsor of community events, including the Longmont Lights holiday parade.

Second: Re/Max Traditions, 2204 18th Ave., Longmont, (303) 772-3800, remaxtraditionshome.com

Third: ERA Tradewind Real Estate, 601 S. Bowen St., Longmont, (303) 772-9620, eratradewind.com

BEST RECYCLED GOODS/THRIFT STORE

Goodwill 1750 Main St., Longmont, (720) 684-4334, goodwilldenver.org

Goodwill Industries makes the world a better place to live. Customers value their recycling programs and their assistance to at-risk kids, people with disabilities and families who just need a helping hand. And they run a darn good thrift store, too! Longmont’s Goodwill store (the 23rd store along the Front Range) opened just last year in the old SmartCo location, with nearly 14,000 square feet of shopping space. “We at Goodwill are thrilled to be chosen and are grateful for the support of our missions and our stores,” says Vanessa Clark, senior director of marketing for Goodwill Denver

Second: Ares Thrift Shop, 818 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 532-3344 aresthriftshop.com

Third: Longmont Humane Society Thrift Store, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 216 Longmont, (303) 774-6517, longmonthumane.org

Best Skincare Facility

aRejuvenation Med Spa 600 5th Ave. Longmont, (303) 485-9063 arejuvenationspa.com

We’re putting our best face forward, thanks to aRejuvenation Med Spa, the clinical skin care and laser treatment spa with a Fifth Avenue address – in Longmont’s historic downtown! Enter the inviting space and prepare for relaxation and rejuvenation for your body and soul. aRejuvenation uses the latest technologies, safety tested and proven to deliver the best results for clients who want to look and feel their best. Owner Jean McBride says, “We don’t just change people on the outside, we change them on the inside as well. We work hard at our craft and it’s a real honor to be chosen as the best.”

Second: Sunflower Spa, 1715 Iron Horse Dr., Ste. 150, Longmont (303) 485-1390, everyoneblooms.com

Third: Body & Face Aesthetics Med Spa, 1308 Vivian St., Longmont (303) 776-7656, bodyandfaceaesthetics.com

Best Tanning Salon

Endless Summer Tanning and Boutique

1610 Pace St., Longmont, (303) 702-0200, got2tan.com

Endless Summer Tanning and Boutique is Longmont’s cleanest and coolest tanning salon. In addition to being smart tan certified, their professional staff is highly trained in customer service and product knowledge. They take pride in always making their clients the number one priority, and in making every effort to satisfy each individual client with a diverse product and equipment selection.

Second: At the Beach, 1631 Pace St., Unit B-5 , Longmont, (303) 772-1332 atbtanning.com

Third: Tiki Tans, 1445 Nelson Rd., Ste. 101, Longmont, (303) 772-8880 facebook.com/pages/Tiki-Tans-LLC/457355427716722

Best Shoe Store

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. 373 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-2920 longmontshoes.com

Brown’s Shoe Fit has a legacy that goes back to 1911, when Win Brown opened the first store in a nine-foot-wide space in Shenandoah, Iowa. With a bit of pluck and a lot of hard work, the company grew and the word got out. Now with over 80 stores in 12 mid-western states, Brown’s sole goal is to get you into the perfect pair of shoes, whether you are walking, running or just loafing in your loafers. Manager Jason Wetzel says, “We want people to find what they are looking for, have an enjoyable experience while shopping, and have a knowledgeable and friendly staff available to help them.” You’ll find good quality, name-brand footwear and accessories, and enjoy personalized, professional service on every visit. As they say at Brown’s: “More Footwear More Service. More Friendly.”

Second: DSW, 180 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 702-5191, dsw.com

Third: Big 5 Sporting Goods, 1610 Main St., Longmont, (720) 652-6593 big5sportinggoods.com

Best Sporting Goods

Dick’s Sporting Goods

210 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 682-5740, dickssportinggoods.com

Dick’s Sporting Goods offers a full selection of equipment and apparel for fitness and outdoor enthusiasts. Customers will also find a wide range of footwear, as well as gear to support favorite teams and players in college and professional sports. Assistant Manager Derek Johnson credits the stores repeat customers and Best of Longmont win to the staff’s level of service. People know each other on a first name basis, he says, and are “comfortable shopping here.”

Second: Sports Authority, 2251 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 651-9697 co.longmont.sportsauthority.com

Third: Big 5 Sporting Goods, 1610 Main St., Longmont, (720) 652-6593 big5sportinggoods.com

Best Tire Store

Discount Tire 379 S. Hover St., Longmont, (303) 774-9869, discounttire.com

Most of us don’t think about our tires until we get a flat or it’s time to get the snow tires mounted. But the team at Discount Tire thinks about tires every day, and how to serve your tire needs the best they can. “We work hard to earn the right to call you our customer,” says manager Rick Thompson. You can count on their knowledge to get you set up with the right tires to match your automobile and driving needs. And integrity is a big thing here, too. “We keep people safe, we treat them fairly, and we do what’s right for our customers.” At Discount Tire, that’s just the way they roll.

Second: Big O Tires, 1205 S. Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-1462, bigotires.com

Third: Peerless Tires 4 Less, 1380 S. Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-0143, peerlesstyreco.com

Best Travel Agent

Gold Key Travel 328 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 776-7024, gktravel.net

Family owned since 1966 that’s three generations Gold Key Travel has grown with the Longmont community getting to know clients personally through the years.

“Everyone here has enough experience with our clients that we can do the proper research and find the best choice for them.” said owner Karen Wood.

Yes, they help customers plan trips abroad and upscale cruises, but they also offer more budget friendly options. They even work with the local senior center to plan escorted group tours. If anything goes awry, the escort is there to handle all of the details and that’s added peace of mind for some travelers.

Karen said simply,“People trust us.” And that’s really what it comes down to.

Second: All Season Travel, 521 Main St., Suite C, Longmont, (303) 772-0998 allseason-travel.com

Third: Cruise Planners – Hearts in the Sand Travel, (720) 340-4110 heartsinthesandtravel.com