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LL THE VOTES HAVE BEEN tallied for the first Best of the Best • Reader's Choice Awards! This annual special edition highlights the very best the area has to offer as voted on by you, our loyal readers. Thanks to your votes, we bring to you O CH the Best of the Best! R E A D E R ’S First, we would like to thank everyone who participated by mailing in their ballots or by voting online. This special edition will help you locate the Best restaurants, schools, services for your home, products & services, and much, much more. Last, but not least, we would like to congratulate the winner of our $100 prize drawing, Deborah Kates. Thanks for submiting your favorites, Deborah. Sincerely,

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LUNCH MENU Golden Rule Seafood 5

SEAFOOD MARKET Golden Rule Seafood 5

C H I LD R E N ' S AC TIVITI ES MATERNITY CONCIERGE Tutti Bambini 6 PRIVATE SCHOOL Roig Academy 6

TUTORING SERVICES Mathnasium 8 CHILDREN'S HAIR SALON Lil' Jungle 8

H O M E S E RVI CES WINDOW TREATMENTS 10 Myriam Interiors PLACE FOR SAFES 10 Safes Universe A/C SPECIALISTS 11 Trinity Air KITCHEN REMODEL 11 JSC Kitchen & Bath OVERALL REALTOR 12 Val Byrne

DECORATING CENTER 12 Palmetto Paint &

Decorating Center

SOLAR COMPANY 14 Cutler Bay

Solar Solutions

OUTDOOR DESIGN STUDIO 14 Living Alfresco

PRO D U C TS & S E RVI CES BBQ GRILLS 16 Evenings Delight CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE 16 Upscale Furniture CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING 18 The Recycled Closet COUNTRY CLUB 18 Deering Bay Yacht

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LUXURY CAR DEALER 19 Lexus of Kendall FINANCIAL PLANNER/ADVISOR 19 Gables Legacy Group GUN SHOP/CONCEALED FIREARMS PERMIT COURSE 20 Security Arms

International

FRAME SHOP 20 Dadeland Framing WIRELESS STORE 21 Exit Wireless YOGA STUDIO 21 Bikram Yoga Falls

MUSIC STORE 22 Musicians Discount

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PERSONAL TRAINER 22 Fitness Together SENIOR CARE 24 Visiting Angels WORKOUT FACILITY 24 OrangeTheory INSURANCE AGENT 26 Steve Myers PHOTOGRAPHER 26 Kathleen Ballard VETERINARIAN 28 Dr. Marta

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GROOMER 28 The Dog from Ipanema PET SUPPLY STORE 30 Your Pet's Best MASSAGE 30 Elements Massage

MEDICAL PLASTIC SURGEON 32 Dr. Jose Soler-Baillo PHYSICAL THERAPY 32 Florida Occupational

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OTH E R W I N N E RS OVERALL Moon: Thai & Japanese

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GreenStreet Cafe

Gables Pizza & Salad

BURGER

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Burger-Fi

Roasters & Toasters

CHINESE

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Tropical Chinese

Choices Cafe

DESSERT

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Nothing Bundt Cake

Christy's

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Jimmy John's

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ITH AN EXTENSIVE menu of salads, seafood baskets, sandwiches and desserts, this Palmetto Bay fixture has become a go-to lunch spot for locals looking to enjoy the fresh seafood Golden Rule has always been known for. Not sure what to order? Insiders suggest the Blackened Dolphin Tacos (3 flour tortillas stuffed with blackened dolphin, cheddar jack cheese and cabbage slaw, drizzled with spicy mayo, and served with roasted corn salsa), the Blackened Seared Ahi Tuna (topped with key lime aioli and a side of ponzu sauce) or the Shrimp and Oyster Po Boy (golden fried shrimp and oysters on a hoagie roll stuffed with sweet potato fries, crisp romaine, tomatoes and tartar sauce). Consider our mouths watering already.

17505 17505South S Dixie Dixie Highway Highway, · (305) Miami, 235-0661 FL 33157 www.goldenruleseafood.com

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7400 SW 57th Court · (305) 669-1400 www.tutti-bambini.com

PR IVATE SC H OO L

OTH E R W I N N E RS AFTER SCHOOL CARE

KARATE

Boys & Girls Club

Master Velazquez

BALLET STUDIO

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Thomas Armour

ASM Music School

DANCE STUDIO

PRESCHOOL

Dance Empire

KLA Schools

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SUMMER CAMP

Gablettes

Perez Art Museum Miami

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8000 SW 112th Street · (305) 235-1313 www.roigacademy.com

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TUTO R I N G S E RV I CES

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ONE-STOP MATH TUTORing center, Mathnasium (located in the King’s Bay shopping center) provides parents with drop-in convenience and students with the tools to feel more confident in their math skills. Mathnasium's expert math tutors explain math in a way that children can understand to reduce any sense of frustration students may be facing: one of the first steps to achieving maximum success. Starting with a comprehensive oral and written assessment, Mathnasium pinpoints students’ needs, meets them where they are, and takes them where they need to go. The instructors can also set aside time to provide homework help, taking away the frustration and helping reinforce the topics covered in the classroom. Two locations: Palmetto Bay, 14461 S Dixie Hwy, (305) 9741747; and Coral Gables, 1560 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 102, (305) 974-1542.

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Math Help

Math Enrichment

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At Mathnasium, we help kids in 1–12 reach their potential in math by teaching in a way that makes sense to them. Kids leap way ahead–whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. We make math make sense.

• High Lights • Styling • Keratin Treatments

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8891 SW 131st Street · (305) 232-2449 www.myriaminteriorsmiami.com

PL ACE F O R SA F ES

OTH E R W I N N E RS CABINETRY

REAL ESTATE CO.

Ebenezer Kitchen

EWM

INTERIOR DESIGN

REALTOR (LISTINGS)

Puente & Associates

Barbara Polster

LANDSCAPER

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Steve's Trees

Elena Kemper

LAWN SERVICE

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Bunnell Services

ALCO Roofing

PLUMBER RP Smith Plumbing

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8760 SW 132nd Street · (786) 732-4046 www.jsckitchenandbath.com

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ALAREE “VAL” BYRNE gets high marks from readers for her localsonly knowledge of the South Florida communities that she serves. Born in Coral Gables, Byrne attended school in the Gables and South Miami and returned post-college to settle in Coconut Grove and finally South Miami where she’s raising her family. More “personal guide” than realtor to her clients, Byrne is a respected member of the EWM Chairman’s Club, which recognizes the top 1% of Realtors® nationally. In addition to helping clients find the right home, Byrne has worked with them on everything from enrolling their kids in local schools to mapping the best route to their office. From Coconut Grove to Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay, Byrne brings her local insights to every showing and sale, working with loyal clients over many years and (sometimes) more than half a dozen homes. 550 S. Dixie Highway · (305) 960-2413 www.miamirealestateworks.com

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WIDE SELECTION OF Benjamin Moore paints and stains combined with specialized attention from trained professionals has made this independently-owned decorating center a go-to choice for savvy DIY-ers and industry pros alike. Add to that everything from Hunter Douglas window treatments, flooring, custom bedding and upholstery and more than 100 designer wall-covering manufacturers, you’ve got a one-stop shop for everything home. Environmentally sensitive? Head over to check out the eco-friendly paint options. Need a spark of fun? Grab some chalkboard paint for the kids. Remodeling? Stop in for advice. But the real 5-star reviews come from the level of service, with experienced and knowledgeable professionals ready to help with color consultations, CAD construction drawings, furniture specification, custom millwork, custom upholstery and bedding. 14031 S Dixie Highway · (305) 233-1224 www.palmettopaintanddecorating.com


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OCATED ON THE SHORES of Biscayne Bay, Deering Bay remains a favorite of South Floridians. A golfers oasis, the par 71 Arnold Palmer Signature golf course lures golfers from around the country to it's scenic, private waterways for a world-class golf experience. Also of note are the clubs 30,000 square-foot clubhouse, cell-phone free dining room and culinary offerings, as well as seven Har-Tru clay tennis courts, a fitness center, yoga studio, Junior Olympic sized pool and social events for all ages. And who can ignore the true stars of the club…the peacocks that meander throughout the entryway.

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10775 S. Dixie Highway. · (888) 257-4654 www.lexusofkendall.com

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2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd · (305) 461-6640 www.raymondjames.com/thegableslegacygroup

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Retirement Planning • Financial Planning Estate Planning • College Planning Insurance Planning – Life • Long Term Care • Annuities Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC

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PRIVATE TR AINING GE TS RESULTS. GIMMICKS DON’ T. That’s why there is Fitness Together. Here you’ll get a workout designed for you and you alone. You’ll get a certified personal trainer who will push you just hard enough to get the results you’ve been looking for. And you’ll do it in the privacy of our studio. At Fitness Together, we are about one client, one trainer, and one goal. We are certainly not a gimmick and we think it’s time you found out why.

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WNED BY LOCAL fitness guru Mike Singer (who also owns the franchise’s Gables location), OrangeTheory Pinecrest opened in 2012 and soon reached 100 percent capacity. Drawing an eclectic crowd of young and old, the 60-minute workout is based on HIIT (or high impact interval training) theories, seeing class participants rotate through three stations (rowing, treadmill and weights) while hooked up to heart monitors that register their “zone” on large screen televisions and leave class with an email containing their workout results. Devotees love the “amazing workout” and return time and again for the “supportive and knowledgeable trainers.”

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… and I’m one of them. My customers know who to turn to for help with their insurance or financial needs. Don’t stress over figuring it out on your own. I exist to assist. CALL ME TODAY. Steve Myers Ins Agcy Inc Steve Myers, Agent 9004 SW 152 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 Bus: 305-253-5800 Se habla Español State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL

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305-663-1712 Monday: 9am - 6pm • Tuesday - Saturday: 8am - 7pm • Sunday: 10am - 6pm

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ITH 160 LOCATIONS nationwide, Elements Massage prides itself on offering “professional massage therapists, flexible scheduling, affordable prices and outstanding service.” Offering more than just a traditional massage, the “Elements Way” provides a holistic experience for clients, channeling the healing and restorative power of massage as a vital component of overall health and wellbeing. The company, founded by a massage therapist, also works directly with clients to listen and tailor therapies for a personalized experience via expert therapists whose only focus is on massage. Customers, for their part, praise Element’s great Pinecrest location, friendly and talented staff and variety of options.

8425 SW 132nd Street · (305) 252-0050 www.facebook.com/petsbestmiami

9523 S Dixie Highway · (305) 504-8092 www.elementsmassage.com

Hands down, the best massage Pinecrest License #MM31929 305.501.2108 9523 S Dixie Hwy Dadeland Plaza elementsmassage.com/pinecrest Sessions include time for consultation and dressing. New clients only. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Limited time offer."Best" claim based on Net Promoter scores from 2013 via Listen360.com.

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