Welcome to Central Florida Favorites

Welcome to the second edition of Central Florida Favorites. After an incredible inaugural year, we are excited to continue celebrating the businesses, people, and places that make Central Florida such a vibrant and dynamic region.

 

Central Florida is far more than a world-famous tourist destination. It is a thriving collection of communities filled with locally owned restaurants, innovative businesses, trusted professionals, unique attractions, and passionate entrepreneurs. From neighborhood gathering spots and family-owned shops to industry leaders and community organizations, the businesses recognized in these pages help shape the character and quality of life that make Central Florida such a special place to call home.

 

Central Florida continues to grow at an incredible pace, but what has not changed is the importance of the local businesses and organizations that bring communities together. From family-owned restaurants and neighborhood retailers to healthcare providers, attractions, and professional services, residents turned out in record numbers to recognize the businesses they trust most. This year, more than 175,000 votes were cast demonstrating the incredible enthusiasm Central Floridians have for supporting their favorite local businesses and organizations.

 

Inside these pages, you will discover this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners across a wide range of categories. Whether you are looking for a new restaurant to try, a trusted service provider, a local retailer, or a favorite place to visit, these winners represent some of the very best Central Florida has to offer.

 

Producing a program of this size takes a dedicated local team, engaged businesses, and strong community participation. We are grateful to all of the nominees, voters, advertisers, and supporters who helped make this year’s program possible.

 

Thank you to everyone who nominated, voted, advertised, and supported this year’s program. Your enthusiasm has helped transform Central Florida Favorites into a growing community tradition, and we look forward to celebrating even more local excellence in the years ahead.

 

Enjoy exploring your Central Florida Favorites!