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BEST ANTIQUE DEALER/FLEA MARKET

Front Range Mercantile Indoor Flea Market

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

Marj and Vicky met when their sons played baseball together in Hygiene. For over 25 years, they have been a family-owned and operated business. What started as a hobby, became Front Range Indoor Flea Market. They operate on traditional values: customer service, satisfaction and hard work and they attribute their success to their great customers. Many feel they are a part of the Front Range Flea Market family. The store and the 90+ vendors repurpose, re-use and recycle. You’ll find an incredible high quality selection of antiques,vintage, retro, mid-century, great line of chocolates and candy gift items as well as new products.

As co-owners, Marj and Vicky thank you for voting them winners in the Readers’ Choice Awards contest for 8 years! Quality, variety,excellent service and value for your dollar are just a few of the reasons for this accolade and why Marj and Vicky will celebrate 26 years in business this year

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

Third: Lifestyle Consignment, 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd. Longmont, (303) 485-2617, lifestyleconsignments.com

Best Art Gallery

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

Firehouse Art Center is a nonprofit organization run almost entirely by volunteers. “I don’t even know if a lot of people know the city owns the Firehouse building,” said Jessica Kooiman, Executive Director

Providing the community with both national and local exhibits, Kooiman calls out the fact that Firehouse is an art center, not a gallery “To me it’s a big difference,” she explains. The focus isn’t just on visual art, but more diverse offerings, like the center’s annual Pecha Kucha event in July or the upcoming “FRESH Art to Farm Experience”, which includes collaboration from 40 artists, 14 farms and 10 chefs. In Kooiman’s words, Firehouse is “a gift from the city to the city.” Be sure to stop by and discover this local treasure for yourself.

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Best Book Store

Barbed Wire Books

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

With a steady influx of local authors, artists, musicians, and book clubs, as well as new and used books, Barbed Wire Books is not a place you walk into, get what you need and walk back out. It’s a place to browse, discuss and stay awhile.

Owner Kathe Heinecken says, “A bookstore can be a hub for many different facets of culture and society As these avenues open up, it’s only a matter of allowing the connections to happen.” Local bookstores 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 can offer a more “eclectic” selection and all of the extra needs of their customers.

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

Third: Christian Science Reading Room, 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd. Longmont, (303) 678-0400 cslongmont.com

Best Berthoud Business

BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP Valley Nissan/Subaru

1005 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 586-2862, valleynissan.com, valleysubaru.com

General Manager Jake Liberatore credits the staff at Valley Nissan/Subaru for the dealership’s success. “I feel that we have great individuals within the organization who believe that taking care of our clients is top priority. I am not sure that we are doing anything special particularly, but doing our best to make sure that our clients get the service they deserve when they visit us for parts, service or sales. We believe in honesty, integrity, and teamwork to make sure our customers are taken care of. We would like to thank all our customers/clients for giving us the opportunity to assist them with all their automotive needs, as well as voting for Valley as the best automotive dealer in Longmont!”

Second: Frontier Honda, 710 S Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-2900, frontierhonda.com

Third: Longmont Ford, 235 Alpine St., Longmont, (303) 776-3600, longmontford.com

Nonna Bella Country Italian Restaurant

335 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, (970) 532-0224, nonnabellarestaurant.com

“We’ve had Nonna Bella for 4 1/2 years now,” Sue Laser said. Prior to coming to Berthoud, Laser and her co-owner, Tom Agnew, ran a similar restaurant in Winter Park.

“Country Italian refers to the common folk,” Laser said of the cuisine. “It’s just really good comfort food.” Offerings include Italian staples, as well as specials, like surf and turf. Laser says the eggplant parmesan and spaghetti with meatballs are among her guests’ favorites. Additionally, the full bar is winefocused, offering by-the-glass specials daily. Laser is, herself, a certified sommelier.

Nonna Bella is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 4-9 pm. Drop in between 4 and 5 pm to take advantage of the early bird special which includes an entrée, soup, salad and bread.

Second: Laughing Ladies Quilting, 349 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, (970) 532-2130, laughingladiesquilting.com

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

BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE and BEST HOME DECOR/FURNISHINGS

Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment

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

Clarissa Edelen, owner of Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment, loves her job. “The fun factor is huge,” she says. “It’s a treasure hunt.”

And she’s not just talking about herself. Her customers enjoy the beautifully decorated store, as well. In fact, Edelen says most of her clients choose in-store credit when consigning, electing to spend their profits on second-hand finds of their own rather than pocketing the cash. It’s not just about the shopping. It’s a full experience.

“We pride ourselves on fabulous customer service,” Edelen says, explaining that she genuinely wants to foster a welcoming environment. Often, it only takes a few sales for a new client to feel a part of the family

The store has been so successful that Edelen is in the process of opening not one, but two additional locations. The first will specialize in plus-size clothing, a rarity in the consignment market. The second will depart from consignment, focusing instead on thrift resale. With

Best Consignment Store

Second: Lifestyle Consignments, 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 485-2617

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

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DECOR/FURNISHINGS

Second: American Furniture Warehouse, 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd.,

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE and BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY/OFFICE

Wright Kingdom Real Estate 2101 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 776-3344, wkre.com

From the mid-‘70s, Wright Kingdom Real Estate has established its award-winning presence in Boulder County With expert real estate brokers in residential, corporate and commercial markets, every client can find the best fit and required service. Wright Kingdom Real Estate is the largest independently owned, full-service real estate company across the Front Range.

Wright Kingdom Real Estate focuses its business in Boulder, Longmont and in surrounding communities throughout Colorado. This company offers a long list of qualified agents who can help each client no matter the need.

Being local isn’t necessary when working with Wright Kingdom Real Estate because the company offers relocation services to help the transition from one state to another as seamless as possible. Buying and selling property can feel like a full-time job, so aligning with Wright Kingdom Real Estate’s experts will ensure that the client is partnered with an industry leader who will make the experience one to remember

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BEST DACONO BUSINESS Dacono Discount Grocery

913 Carbondale Dr., Dacono (303) 833-5005 eshsdiscountgroceries.com

We’ve all got to eat, and sometimes, the food we crave can get pricey From organic to processed treats, food costs a buck. Specialty grocers can burn a massive whole in a paycheck, but at Dacono Discount Grocery, buying the eats you need for half the price will ensure that your kitchen cabinets stay stocked.

“We are committed to helping you by selling discount groceries at the lowest price possible. Sure, you may find a few dented cans here and there, but we think you will be pleasantly surprised to find loads of bargains in every aisle.”

Second: Daylight Donuts 821 Carbondale Dr., Dacono (303) 833-2009 daylightdonuts.com

Third: Jerry D’s, 604 8th St., Dacono (303) 833-3469, jerryds.com

Best Firestone Business

Anytime Fitness

4445 City Centre Rd.,Ste 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: King Soopers, 6110 Firestone Blvd. Firestone, (303) 682-4160 kingsoopers.com

Third: Parrott’s Sports Grill, 6050 Firestone Blvd., Firestone, (303) 774-0700 parrottssportsgrill.com

Family Carpet One Floor & Home

1401 Ken Pratt Blvd. Longmont, (303) 651-2011 familycarpetonelongmont.com

“Ever since my sons were very young, they have hung around the family business. I never gave them an allowance because we had work to do. So as they grew older, they naturally knew a lot of stuff about [Family Carpet One Floor & Home] because they were always working with us,” John Martinez Sr., owner, says. “As they got older, they decided—on their own—to buy into the business with their own money Now, they own half the business. We say it’s a family-owned business, and it really is. They know from years of service calls about our company from the ground up.”

Once Martinez’s sons were old enough to start driving, he’d give them work orders so they could take care of small service calls to educate them about the business from all angles.

“As they got older, they learned and knew the expectations that people had. They watched for the details that people expected, and now they don’t miss them because they know what to expect. They’ve had a lifetime of experience with this store,” he says.

Best Flooring Store

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

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

Best Locally Owned Store

Second: Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment, 600 S. Airport Rd., Longmont (720) 340-4152, fabfindsconsign.com

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

BEST FLORIST

Longmont Florist

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