A big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for your favorite family-friendly businesses in Seminole County! We feel that every business that was nominated and voted for through this process deserves a heartfelt "Congratulations!" There were thousands of nominations and votes. You let us know your go-to places to entertain, enrich, exhaust, and take care of your kids and families. And we agree — they are awesome!
Thank you to all the amazing businesses that contributed to this list, and for their hard work year-round on creating family-friendly environments that help bring the community together!
There were so many close races this year (a few ties); we decided to include the runner-up in each category as an Honorable Mention.
Without further ado, the winners by category are….........
Exhaust and Enrich Your Kids (classes and lessons)
Favorite Art Studio/Classes/Lessons:
- Winner: Calliope Street - Oviedo
- Runner up: Caryn Dahm: Artist and Designer
Favorite DIY Studios:
- Winner: Pottery U Paint - Longwood
- Runner up: Board & Brush - Sanford
Favorite Dance - Classes/Studio:
- {TIE} Winner: Destination Dance of Oviedo and Xtreme Dance Studio - Sanford
- Runner up: Emotions Dance Studio - Longwood
Favorite Drama/Theater/Performing Arts Lessons:
- Winner: Penguin Point Productions - Oviedo
- {TIE} Runner up: Ritz Theater Sanford - Sanford and Theater West End - Sanford
Favorite Music Classes/Lessons
- Winner: Studio 88 Music Academy - Lake Mary
- Runner up: School of Rock Oviedo
Favorite Gymnastics/Tumbling:
- Winner: Ace Gymnastics - Longwood
- Runner up: Broadway Gymnastics - Oviedo
Favorite Cheer:
- Winner: Legendary Athletics - Longwood
- Runner up: Double Down Athletics - Oviedo
Favorite Martial Arts
- {TIE} Winner: Legacy Taekwondo Academy, LLC - Oviedo and Champion Karate – Lake Mary
- Runner up: Victory Martial Arts - Longwood
Favorite Swim Lessons:
- Winner: Swim Life Seminole County
- Runner up: Little Otters Swim Academy - Oviedo
Favorite Youth Sports Programs:
- Winner: Soccer Shots - Various Locations
- Runner up: Under the Lights - Oviedo
Entertain Your Kids
Favorite Indoor Fun - Big Kids:
- Winner: Planet Obstacle - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Altitude Trampoline Park - Sanford
Favorite Indoor Fun - Little Kids:
- Winner: Altitude Trampoline Park - Sanford
- Runner up: MyGym - Lake Mary
(New Category) Favorite Date Night Fun:
- Winner: Top Golf -Lake Mary
- Runner up: District Eat & Play - Oviedo
Celebrate with Your Kids
Favorite Birthday Party Venue:
- Winner: District Eat and Play - Oviedo
- Runner up: Semoran Skate Way - Casselberry
Favorite Children's Entertainment:
- Winner: Mad Science
- Runner up: Tutu Tales Party Productions
(New Category) Favorite Party/Celebration Supply/Rental Business:
- Winner: The Celebrate Everything Company
- Runner up: Card My Yard - Lake Mary
Take Care of and Educate Your Kids
Favorite Childcare/Daycare:
- Winner: Kiddie Academy of Longwood-LakeMary
- Runner up: The Goddard School - Oviedo
Favorite Preschool:
- Winner: Young Innovators Academy - Oviedo
- Runner up: St. Peter's Preschool & Kindergarten -Lake Mar
Favorite Private School:
- Winner: St. Luke's Lutheran School - Oviedo
- Runner up: Lake Mary Prep
Favorite Tutoring Services:
- Winner: Mathnasium - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Mathnasium - Oviedo
(New Category) Favorite STEM/Coding/Specialty
- Winner: Code Ninjas - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Code Ninjas - Longwood
Favorite After-School Program:
- Winner: O2B Kids - Oviedo
- Runner up: Extreme Youth Sports - Lake Mary
Feed Your Kids....... and Yourself
Favorite Baker/Sweet Treats:
- Winner: Crumbl Cookie - Altamonte Springs
- Runner up: Stacked Brownies - Lake Mary
Favorite BBQ:
- Winner: 4 Rivers - Longwood
- Runner up: Mission BBQ - Oviedo
Favorite Breakfast Spot:
- Winner: The Town House Restaurant - Oviedo
- Runner up: Another Broken Egg Cafe - Lake Mary
Favorite Coffee/Tea Shop:
- Winner: Palate Coffee Brewery - Sanford
- Runner up: Foxtail Coffee - Altamonte Springs
Favorite Pizza:
- Winner: Giovannis - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Tomasino's Pizza - Winter Springs
Favorite Date Night Restaurant:
- Winner: Terra Mia Ristorante - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Nonno's Italian Restaurant - AltamonteSprings
Favorite Family Friendly Restaurant:
- Winner: The Yardery Sanford
- Runner up: Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - Sanford
Favorite Italian:
- Winner: Stefano's Trattoria - Winter Springs
- Runner up: Chianti's Pizza and Pasta Italian Restaurant - Sanford
Favorite Lunch Spot:
- Winner: Rock & Brews - Oviedo
- Runner up: Beth's Burger Bar - Lake Mary
Favorite Frozen Treat:
- Winner: Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream - Oviedo
- Runner up: Nan and Pop's Ice Cream Shop -Longwood
Favorite Sushi:
- Winner: Amura - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Sushi Pop - Oviedo
Favorite Burger Place:
- Winner: BurgerFi - Lake Mary
- {TIE} Runner up: Culver's - Oviedo and Beth's Burger Bar - Lake Mary
Favorite Wings:
- Winner: Papa Bees - Longwood
- Runner up: Gators Dockside - Winter Springs
Favorite Steakhouse:
- Winner: Ruth's Chris - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Fig’s Prime - Altamonte Springs
Take Care of Your Family - Health & Wellness
Favorite Health Club/Fitness Studio:
- Winner: Rise N Grind Oviedo’s Boutique Fitness
- Runner up: BioFit Performance - Oviedo
Favorite Yoga/Pilates:
- Winner: Club Pilates - Altamonte Springs
- Runner up: Club Pilates - Oviedo
Favorite Health Specialty/Natural Product Store:
- Winner: SereniTea Apothecary Boutique - Longwood
- {TIE} Runner up: Wild Hare Natural Market - Longwood
Favorite Family Chiropractor:
- Winner: Spaulding Family Chiropractic &Wellness - Sanford
- Runner up: Synergy Oviedo Chiropractic - Oviedo
Favorite Dentist {Family}:
- Winner: Southern Style Dental - Oviedo
- Runner up: Your Oviedo Dentist
Favorite Dentist {Pediatric}:
- Winner: Dr. King - Dentistry For Children -Oviedo
- Runner up: DR. Nick White (Lake Mary PediatricDentistry) - Lake Mary
Favorite Orthodontist:
- Winner: Wiewiora & Dunn Orthodontics -Longwood
- Runner up: Weeks Orthodontics - Winter Springs
Favorite Pediatrician:
- Winner: Central Florida Pediatrics - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center- Longwood
Family Practitioner {Traditional or Integrative}:
- Winner: Thrive Medical DPC
- Runner up: Lake Mary Family Physicians
Favorite Vision Care:
- Winner: Eagle Vision Eye Care - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Stewart Family Eye Care - Oviedo
Take Care of Your Family – Retail Stores & Services
Favorite Hair Salon:
- Winner: Just Fabulous! - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Hairology Salon and Nails, LLC - Altamonte Springs
Favorite Kids' Hair Salon:
- Winner: Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids –Winter Springs
- Runner up: Cool Cuts 4 Kids - Sanford
Favorite Skin Care/Spa:
- Winner: Face & Body Bar - Winter Springs
- Runner up: Sufii Day Spa - Altamonte Springs
Favorite Nail Salon:
- Winner: Oviedo Bliss Nail Spa
- Runner up: Longwood Nails
Favorite Massage Therapist:
- Winner: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa- Longwood
- Runner up: HLC Wellness & Aesthetic - Lake Mary
Favorite Veterinarian:
- Winner: Lake Emma Animal Hospital - LakeMary
- {TIE} Runner up: Oviedo Animal Hospital and Central Florida Animal Hospital - Oviedo
Favorite Non Profit:
- Winner: Kids House of Seminole
- Runner up: Christian Sharing Center
An One More Thing.........
Favorite New Business:
- Winner: Elev8 Fun Sanford
- Runner up: The Yardery Sanford and Crumbl Cookies - Altamonte Springs
Congratulations to Amber C. for winning a $25 Gift Card to the local business of your choice.
If your business is a winner on this list, we will be contacting you soon about your award! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
