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: Board & Brush - Sanford
- Runner up: Calliope Street - Oviedo
Favorite DIY Studios:
- Winner: Pottery U Paint - Longwood
- Runner up: Board & Brush - Sanford
Favorite Dance - Classes/Studio:
- Winner: University Performing Arts Centre -Oviedo
- Runner up: Turning Pointe-A Dance Studio - Longwood
Favorite Drama/Theater/Performing Arts Lessons:
- Winner: Joy Performing Arts - Oviedo
- Runner up: Ritz Theater Sanford - Sanford
Favorite Music Classes/Lessons
- Winner: Mindful Music - Sanford
- Runner up: Grow and Sing Studios (Kindermusik) -Oviedo
Favorite Gymnastics/Tumbling:
- Winner: Ace Gymnastics - Longwood
- Runner up: United Gymnastics Academy - Oviedo
Favorite Cheer:
- Winner: Legendary Athletics - Longwood
- Runner up: Double Down Athletics - Oviedo
Favorite Martial Arts
- Winner: Champion Karate – Lake Mary
- Runner up: Victory Martial Arts - Oviedo
Favorite Swim Lessons:
- Winner: J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Little Otters Swim Academy - Oviedo
Favorite Youth Sports Programs:
- Winner: Soccer Shots - Various Locations
- Runner up: KidStrong - Oviedo
Entertain Your Kids
Favorite Indoor Fun - Big Kids:
- Winner: Planet Obstacle - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Arcade Monsters - Oviedo
Favorite Indoor Fun - Little Kids:
- Winner: Altitude Trampoline Park - Sanford
- Runner up: We Rock the Spectrum - North Orlando - Casselberry
Favorite Date Night Fun:
- Winner: Top Golf - Lake Mary
- Runner up: District Eat & Play - Oviedo
(New Category) Favorite Movie Theater
- Winner: Amstar Cinema 12 - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Regal Oviedo Mall
Celebrate with Your Kids
Favorite Birthday Party Venue:
- Winner: Semoran Skate Way - Casselberry
- {Tie} Runner up: We Rock the Spectrum - North Orlando- Casselberry & Planet Obstacle - Lake Mary
Favorite Children's Entertainment:
- Winner: Mad Science
- Runner up: Tutu Tales Party Productions
Favorite Party/Celebration Supply/Rental Business:
- Winner: Card My Yard - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Yahd Aht - Winter Springs
Take Care of and Educate Your Kids
Favorite Childcare/Daycare:
- Winner: Kiddie Academy of Longwood / Lake Mary
- Runner up: Serendipity Learning Center - Casselberry
Favorite Preschool:
- Winner: Willow Creek Preschool - Winter Springs
- {Tie} Runner up: Young Innovators Academy - Oviedo & Kiddie Academy of Longwood-Lake Mary
Favorite Private School:
- {Tie} Winners: St. Luke's Lutheran School - Oviedo & Lake Mary Prep
- Runner up: Central FL Academy of the Arts - Winter Springs
Favorite Tutoring Services:
- Winner: Mathnasium - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Sylvan Learning - Oviedo
(New Category) Favorite STEM/Coding/Specialty
- Winner: Code Ninjas - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Aspire STEAM Studio - Casselberry
Favorite After-School Program:
- Winner: Ace Gymnastics After School Program - Longwood
- Runner up: O2B Kids - Oviedo
Feed Your Kids....... and Yourself
Favorite Baker/Sweet Treats:
- Winner: D’Amico & Sons Italian Market & Bakery - Oviedo
- Runner up: Roll'n Dough by Alicia - Casselberry
Favorite BBQ:
- Winner: 4 Rivers - Longwood
- Runner up: Mission BBQ - Oviedo
Favorite Breakfast Spot:
- Winner: The Town House Restaurant - Oviedo
- Runner up: Peach Valley - Lake Mary
Favorite Coffee/Tea Shop:
- Winner: Foxtail Coffee - Altamonte Springs
- Runner up: New City Coffee Co. - Lake Mary
Favorite Pizza:
- Winner: Dough Boyz Pizza -Oviedo
- Runner up: Tomasino's Pizza - Winter Springs
Favorite Date Night Restaurant:
- Winner: Nonno's Italian Restaurant - Altamonte Springs
- Runner up: The Vineyard Wine Company - Lake Mary
Favorite Family Friendly Restaurant:
- Winner: Texas Roadhouse - Sanford
- Runner up: Miller's Ale House - Oviedo
Favorite Italian:
- Winner: Stefano's Trattoria - Winter Springs
- Runner up: Nonno's Italian Restaurant - Altamonte Springs
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: Sushi Pop - Oviedo
- Runner up: Amura - Lake Mary
Favorite Burger Place:
- Winner: Culver's - Oviedo
- {Tie} Runner up: BurgerFi - Lake Mary 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: Texas Roadhouse - Sanford
Take Care of Your Family - Health & Wellness
Favorite Health Club/Fitness Studio:
- Winner: J. Douglas Williams YMCA - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Riverside Fitness - Oviedo
Favorite Yoga/Pilates:
- Winner: Club Pilates - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Club Pilates - Oviedo
Favorite Health Specialty/Natural Product Store:
- Winner: Root's Raw Juice Bar - Lake Mary
- Runner up: Mockingbird Apothecary - Longwood
Favorite Family Chiropractor:
- Winner: Dr. Dwight White - Top Tier Performance Chiropractic - Oviedo
- Runner up: Lake Mary Chiropractic Center
Favorite Dentist {Family}:
- Winner: Your Oviedo Dentist
- Runner up: Lake Forest Family Dentistry - Sanford
Favorite Dentist {Pediatric}:
- Winner: Dr. King - Dentistry For Children - Oviedo
- {Tie} Runner up: Castle Pediatric Dentistry: Keren Castellucci, DMD - Winter Springs & Dr. Nick White Lake Mary Pediatric Dentistry
Favorite Orthodontist:
- Winner: Weeks Orthodontics - Winter Springs
- Runner up: Kapadia Orthodontic - Oviedo
Favorite Pediatrician:
- Winner: Interlachen Pediatrics Oviedo
- Runner up: Central Florida Pediatrics - Lake Mary
Family Practitioner {Traditional or Integrative}:
- Winner: Lake Mary Family Physicians
- Runner up: Dr. Coupland - Central Florida Family Medicine - Oviedo
Favorite Vision Care:
- Winner: Stewart Family Eye Care - Oviedo
- Runner up: Eagle Vision Eye Care - Lake Mary
Take Care of Your Family – Retail Stores & Services
Favorite Hair Salon:
- Winner: Studio 312 Salon - Oviedo
- Runner up: The Look Salon & Spa - Oviedo
Favorite Skin Care/Spa:
- Winner: The Rose Spa Of Lake Mary
- Runner up: OASIS Spa & Wellness - Oviedo
Favorite Nail Salon:
- Winner: Oviedo Bliss Nail Spa
- Runner up: Koi Nail Spa - Sanford
Favorite Massage Therapist:
- Winner: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa - Longwood
- Runner up: OASIS Spa & Wellness - Oviedo
(New Category) Favorite Gift Shop:
- Winner: My Oviedo Store
- {Tie} Runner up: The Whimsy Emporium - Lake Mary & Ruby Sun Gifts - Longwood
Favorite Veterinarian:
- Winner: Oviedo Animal Hospital
- Runner up: Lake Emma Animal Hospital - Lake Mary
Favorite Non Profit:
- Winner: The Sharing Center
- Runner up: Kids House of Seminole
An One More Thing.........
Favorite New Business:
- Winner: D’Amico & Sons Italian Market & Bakery - Oviedo
- Runner up: We Rock the Spectrum - North Orlando - Casselberry
Congratulations to Shelly H. for winning a prize package.
If your business is a winner on this list, we will be contacting you soon about your award! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
