Connect Boro Awards 2014

2014 Boro Awards Special Edition • Winners chosen by our local readers! FREE

2014

BORO AWARDS

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Betty the Burro says...

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timent held by our Boro Awards voters is that Georgia Southern University plays a huge role in making Statesboro the town we know and adore. We love our Eagles, we love our students, and we love our Erk. Us burros like to sum up that sentiment with one little word: GATA!

Until next year,

We’d like to thank our employees for their loyal and ceaseless hand-dipping.

More than that, we’d like to thank the extraordinarily clearheaded and perceptive people of Statesboro, for recognizing the best Milk Shake in town when they taste it.

Betty

In Statesboro Crossing

Voted Best Groomer in the Boro

Now at our NEW location at Westside Veterinary Hospital

Certified pet groomer

Pamper Your Pet @ Kayce’s Pet Parlor...They Deserve It!

(912)489-0994 201 B West Main Street

Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 - 6:00

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I'm Betty, your local spokesburro and bona fide expert on everything the great town of Statesboro has to offer — which, I must admit, is a lot of good stuff.

For the sixth year in a row, Connect Statesboro has compiled a collection of the Boro's best of the best, as decided by our awesome, loyal, intelligent, beautiful — I could go on — readers. The voters hit the bull's-eye — or pinned the tail on the donkey, if you will — submitting hundreds of votes in an effort to give businesses around town some welldeserved recognition for being the best at what they do.

Like last year, we've asked some of the contest's first-place winners to tell us, in their own words, what makes their businesses so special. You can read what they had to say in the following pages.

One more thing: A recurring sen-

The people have spoken, in between sips.

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4 Best Pet Grooming:

Best Milkshake:

Kayce's Pet Parlor Now located inside Westside Veterinary Hospital, Kayce’s offers the very best in quality care and pet grooming/styling. Anyone who believes that pets are part of their family will love what we have to offer.

We provide the highest level of quality care at reasonable prices to all of our clients. Every client and pet is treated with the utmost professional respect. We also welcome the opportunity to work with the hectic schedule of college students. We can work around your classes and find a

Steak 'n Shake

drop-off and pick-up time that is convenient for you!

Our burgers are made from ground steak, and everything we make is fresh to order!

We are open all night for when you are up late studying. We offer half-price milkshakes from 2–4 p.m. and 2–4 a.m. You should definitely try the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Milkshake, but if that doesn't tickle your taste buds, we have a whole menu of fantastic flavors for you to choose from! And with prices this great, why choose? Try them all!

Japanese Hibachi Grill Steak House & Sushi Bar

Thank you for voting us the

Best Sushi

& Best Japanese Restaurant 609 Brannen Street #5, Statesboro, GA 30458 • Tel: 912-489-1688 • Fax: 912.489.8881

Best Apartment Amenities, Best Apartment Location & Best Apartment Pool: 111 South Our amenity package and our location are extremely hard to beat.

Our culture is fun and carefree, and we provide an environment where students can thrive. Our staff is talented and knows the community. We make living in an apartment an experience to remember.

Our advice to incoming freshmen who are looking to rent their first apartments away from home is to always read your lease, from

Inviting, offbeat, adventurous, modern and luxurious back to front. Ask questions and don't be afraid to enlist a second opinion. Leases can be boring to read through, but it’s worth the time

it takes to understand your commitment fully before signing the bottom line. At 111 South, we make it easy — you can sign electronically through email or in our office on our mobile iPads. Regardless of how you choose to sign, you can rest assured that our knowledgeable leasing consultants are here to answer all questions and help you through the leasing process, especially your first time.

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Best Apartment Location & Best Apartment Staff:

University Village at Southern Our attention to our residents’ needs and our willingness to accommodate and respond to our residents’ concerns with care is what sets us apart from other apartment complexes in town. We complete work orders quickly and efficiently, we keep our residents informed and we are always willing to take the time needed to hear what's on their minds.

Our management company has won several awards for excellence, and we pride ourselves on being different.

We provide knowledgeable staff who are passionate about their work and making sure our residents feel at home.

Our advice to incoming freshmen

Affordable, refreshing, serene, friendly and eventful who are looking to rent their first apartments away from home is to voice your concerns up front and be honest. The more you tell us about your needs, the better we will be able to serve you! Also, don't be afraid to shop around. Pay attention to rates, the size of the apartments and the amenities that are included. Once you do, you'll be able to see the value that University Village offers!

Thank you for voting us “Best Chain Restaurant”

David and Beth Boykin would like to thank...

Ugo Anikpe Rachel Babot Andrew Ballard Meagan Barry Donny Benton Ashlyn Bodkin Ken Booker Scott Cameron Brittany Chambers Roberta Chavers Lizzie Conner Laney Cork Kirk Cross

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Jeff Dezormo Sean Diggs Justin Dorsey Anna Dowdell Davis Duggan Alycia Duttenhoffer Yana Felton Jordan Flagg Mercedes Gibson Devan Hart Lakia Hillard Chelsea Hobbs Jeff Jackson Q Jackson

Candance Joiner Alexis Jarvis Amber Jones Derek Lee Erika Lee Billy Kent Sterling Lewis Will Martin Calvin Meeks Christopher Moore Pete O’Malley Oliver Plantadis Sarabeth Porter Jessica Respress

352 Northside Drive • Statesboro • 912.764.7941

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Best Gym: 180 Fitness Our facility is a full-service gym offering resistance equipment, free weights, cardio equipment, free childcare, private locker rooms, tanning and a steam

sauna. Group fitness is huge at our club, and we have a boxing room, spin room and two group fitness rooms that host over 50 classes a week.

We are most proud to provide excellent customer service to our members. We offer free fitness assessments and free circuit training, and there is always someone on site to offer suggestions or assistance.

We attract a wide range of customers. Because of our family-friendly and community-oriented environment, parents are able to bring along their children ages 12 and older to work out, and our free childcare allows parents to enjoy exercising while their younger kids play. Our wide range of group fitness classes meets the needs of beginners to athletes to seniors.

Best Pharmacy: McCook's Pharmacy

Friendly service, convenience, savings Our motto at McCook’s Pharmacy is “Dedicated to Serving You.” We offer fast, friendly service with a staff of four pharmacists to care for our customers’ prescription needs.

We also offer services such as administering the flu vaccine and the shingles vaccine and flavoring liquid medications

Best Sushi & Best Japanese Food:

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse You may feel as if you have stepped across the Pacific Ocean when you enter Shogun Japanese Steakhouse on Brannen Street. This is no ordinary Japanese restaurant.

Shogun serves real sushi at its best, from maki rolls to sashimi and sushi pieces. In addition, we offer a wide array of eel, shrimp and lobster rolls of all shapes and sizes for the adventurous palate. Both our lunch and dinner menu also feature steak, chicken and shrimp cooked to perfection on the hibachi grill. Large parties are always welcome!

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for children. For our customers’ convenience, we offer free local delivery, drive-thru window service and online refills. In addition to excellent service, McCook’s Pharmacy offers great savings on prescriptions and overthe-counter products.

When you come to McCook’s Pharmacy you are greeted with a smile. We treat your family like our family. We are very approachable and will talk with you face-to-face about any concerns or questions you have about your medication, insurance, etc. We understand your time is valuable, so there are no long waits or lines inside the store, and for your added convenience we have a drive-thru window.

When you enter our store, it is easy to locate the items you are seeking, and the pharmacy area and pharmacists are easily accessible. If you are shopping for over-the-counter items, we have a wide range of health products as well as seasonal gifts.

Best Comic Bookstore: Galaxy Nostalgic, social, unplugged yet modern Galaxy isn’t just a store: it’s a destination, a communal meeting point, where friends and fans can hang out and play games IRL (that's "in real life," for the newbs). Our eclectic selection and great customer service sets Galactic apart as a bookstore.

There is always some new treasure or new passion to find at Galactic.

There is something in here for everyone, whether you’re a fan of My Little Pony, a diehard Game of Thrones devotee or a Walking Dead enthusiast. Stop in and discover your newest obsession!

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Fast, Friendly Service

Full Service Pharmacy

Flu & Shingles Vaccines

Convenient Drive-Thru

On-Line Refills

Free Local Delivery

Compounding Pharmacy

Mon.-Fri. 9am-6:30pm & Sat. 9am-1pm • 23630 A Hwy 80 East • Statesboro • 912-764-2223 • mccookspharmacy.com

NOW SERVING Breakfast Lunch & Dinner COME SEE US!

Thank You Statesboro for Voting us BEST HOME COOKIN' in the BORO! 23657 Hwy 80 East (First Light past Lowes) • Statesboro, GA • (912) 489-3307 NEW HOURS: MON-FRI (Breakfast) 7am-10am (Lunch/Dinner) 11am-8pm SAT & SUN (Breakfast) 7am-10:30am (Lunch) 11am-2pm

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Best Bar to go to with $10, Best Dessert, Best Martini, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Steak, Best Italian: Millhouse Steakhouse With our extensive menu options and award-winning service, Millhouse makes a great place for dining or happy hour. Serving Happy Days, Millhouse offers $1.99 domestic drafts and mixed cocktails all day, every day. Many menu items are less

than $10, and our food is awardwinning! (You have heard that we make the Best Damn Burger in the Boro, right? Don't believe us? You should come in and give it a try.)

Our extensive patio and deck area make Millhouse a great place to hang

out with friends and enjoy good food and drinks. There is also live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Grab a beer and kick back with us after a hard week of studying!

Because, let's face it, you probably deserve it.

Thank you

Best hotal Service in the boro

230 S. Main St. • StatESBORO • 912.572.3171 OR 912.489.3995 • chOicEhOtElS.cOM

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Best Steak • Best Italian • Best Dessert Best Mar tini • Best Outdoor Dining Best Post College Hangout Best Place to go to with $10 in the Boro!

Affordable, Casual Dining. Serious Steaks.

1301 Statesboro Pl. Cir. • 912-871-6474 • Open Daily at 4 pm

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Best Place to Get Married & Best Place to Hold a Social/Reception: The Belle House

Statesboro's premiere special events venue!

Congratulations Winners!

Your Hunting & Fishing Headquarters

1242 Northside Dr. • Statesboro, GA 30458 Next to the Tile Center • (912) 489-3474 Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm • Sat 7 am-5 pm

www.tc-outdoors.com

...and many more

There are many things that set the Belle House apart from other venues in the area, but the best selling point is that clients can come in and make the space their own and to their liking. Every client is different and has their unique vision, so they are able to use the vendors of their choice (caterer, decorator, etc.) to set their event apart from others. I have witnessed over 200 events, and not one has been like the other. A few other things that set it apart are the convenient location, the privacy on the grounds and the rustic yet elegant atmosphere.

My main goal in opening the facility was to keep business local.

Too many people were spending money in other cities, so by offering

a facility that can use local vendors, money stays in our community. The wedding business is booming, but I do want everyone to know the facility can be used for any special event.

Best Bikini Selection: Cheeky

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Amazing boobs are made at Cheeky! lingerie, loungewear and bedroom accessories, and we are now introducing our game day clothing, cosmetics and body care lines. No wonder we have won the Boro Award in our category every year since we opened!

We give a personal shopping experience that reflects our store motto, “Every woman deserves to feel beautiful.” Our Cheeky Girls work hard to build our customers' self-esteem while educating them about bra fit, the best types of swimwear, fashion trends and

makeup tips. We stock the latest and greatest trends that every girl falls in love with on Pinterest! To make it even better, shopping at Cheeky will keep you looking unique, because we only bring in a limited quantity of our swimsuits and game day attire!

Cheeky has been well supported by the college community and is proud to carry many brands made in the U.S. We are also excited to now be stocking several lines made right here in the Boro and the Southeast! No, Statesboro doesn't have all the selection of a bigger city, but if you come browse and embrace what our town does offer, you will be greatly surprised.

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College Plaza (behind Zaxby’s)

BEST GYM

in the Boro for 2014!

OUR MEMBERS are what make us the best gym to be a part of!

912-871-6622

Mon-Thurs 5am - Midnight • Fri 5am - 9pm Saturday 8am - 8pm • Sunday 1pm - 8pm

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Cheeky is a one-stop shop for Georgia Southern ladies. It doesn't matter if you want a new bra, swimsuit, lingerie, some great mascara or a T-shirt from our new exclusive line of Georgia Southern game day attire — Cheeky has it all! Cheeky specializes in professional bra fittings and can accommodate women in every shape and size. We stock bras in 28–52 bands and AA–KK cups, offering women bras that can truly lift and separate.

Not only is Cheeky unique in Statesboro, but there is nothing like us within a 100-mile radius. We stock over 70 brands of bras, swimwear,

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Best Furniture Store: Denmark's Denmark’s Furniture Mart and Sleep Shop is a huge store filled with highly discounted, quality furnishings.

We have over 100,000 square feet of furniture, mattresses and accessories. We have a little something for everyone. Inside of our store we have a lodge, a beach house and a Duck Dynasty gallery, plus a whole lot more!

We have unique items that cannot be found anywhere else in this area.

Denmark’s has three generations of families who love to shop with us. Our helpful staff is very knowledgeable in all areas of furnishing the home.

We love our regular customers and appreciate their referrals to friends and family.

We welcome all newcomers to this community and would love to assist them in their

home-furnishing needs.

Denmark’s Furniture Mart and Sleep Shop is a must-stop in your furniture shopping. Please stop in and see what we have to offer. You will not be disappointed!

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(912) 871-4466

Statesboro Mall www.goshopcheeky.com

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Best Student Bank & Best Customer Service:

Sea Island Bank

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Our history is what distinguishes us from other banks in town. We’ve proudly been a part of the Statesboro and Bulloch County community since 1901. Also, our team members and the superior service they provide to our clients truly sets us apart.

Our Student Checking account is free to all students 25 years of age and under if they’re signed up for Online Access and paperless statements.

It is so important to learn how to budget and manage your finances now.

Also, avoid accepting too many credit card offers. Only one credit card is needed to begin building your credit.

Lastly, establish a relationship with your bank and/or banker now. It will prove to be invaluable when you’re looking for financial advice now or in the future.

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It is our sincere pleasure to serve you!

Call or come see us today!

StateSboro • Savannah • Metter

489.8661 www.seaislandbank.com Sea Island Bank is a division of Synovus Bank. Synovus Bank, Member FDIC, is chartered in the state of Georgia and operates under multiple trade names across the Southeast. Divisions of Synovus Bank are not separately FDIC-insured banks. The FDIC coverage extended to deposit customers is that of one insured bank.

Best Home Cookin': Fordham's Farmhouse

We are a family-oriented restaurant that concentrates on selling the best food without having to worry about alcohol sales. We pride ourselves on our food quality and on offering some of the best service in town. We feed you like family.

Next time you're in, be sure to try our fried chicken and pork chops!

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Best Pool

Best Apartment Location

Best Staff Best Amenities

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Express Tune & Lube Best Auto Repair

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Best GSU Apparel: University Store has the most comprehensive selection of Georgia Southern apparel, gifts and home dĂŠcor. From alumni favorites to your baby Eagle's first True Blue T-shirt, University Store has something to offer Southern fans of all ages.

Our Eagle-centric shop caters to the True Blue, Eagle Nation proud, friend of Erk fan. If you are a Furman or, dare we say, Bulldog fan, University Store is not a place for you.

University Store prides itself on truly being a part of the Georgia Southern family. Since 2000, University Store has given over $10 million back to Georgia Southern and continues to donate funds and merchandise to both university and Statesboro groups and organizations. We believe in helping not only our but your university and Southern fans alike!

Georgia Southern's one-stop shop!

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105 West Lee Street • Brooklet • 912-842-2141 • P.O. Box 749 • www.denmarksfurnituremart.com

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best new restaurant in the boro!

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Thank you for voting us BEST FurniTurE STorE in the Boro!

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