Bold City Best 2016

The 2nd annual 

WINNERS 

GUIDE 

Cheers to the 

Best in 167 

categories! 

Page 5 

Meet two-time 

winners Melissa Ross 

& Mark Woods 

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Discover the flavors 

of five-category 

winner Taverna 

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boldcitybest.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 THE TIMES-UNION • 3 

Winners and where to find them: 

Auto & More 

Best New Car Dealership: Tom Bush Family of Dealerships.............................................7 

Best Used Car Dealership: Tom Bush Family of Dealerships............................................7 

Best Boat Dealership: North Florida Yacht Sales..................................................................8 

Best RV Dealership: Travelcamp RV Sales, Service, Parts & More..............................8 

Best Water Sports Store/Rentals: Beach Boulevard Motorsports..............................8 

Best Motorcycle Dealership: Adamec Harley-Davidson.....................................................8 

Things to Do & Places to Be 

Best Art Gallery: Through The Lens of Lee-Margaret........................................................8 

Best Concert/Event of 2016: St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival........8 

Best Farmers Market: Town of Orange Park Farmer's & Arts Market.......................9 

Best Golf Course: The PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass...........................9 

Best Kid's Entertainment: Town of Orange Park Kids Fest..............................................9 

Best Live Music Venue: Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center ...............................10 

Best Live Theater: Alhambra Theatre & Dining.....................................................................10 

Best Local Charity Event: Jacksonville Dragon Boat & Paddlefest..............................10 

Best Marina: The Marina at Ortega Landing..........................................................................11 

Best Movie Theater: AMC Regency 24......................................................................................11 

Best Summer Camp: Gracie Barra of Jacksonville — KidsCampJax.com.................11 

Best Flea Market: Ramona Flea Market....................................................................................11 

Best Trivia Night — TIE 

Dick's Wings & Grill...................................................................................................................11 

Mellow Mushroom.....................................................................................................................11 

Cuisine & Cocktails 

Best All You Can Eat: Metro Diner...............................................................................................11 

Best American Restaurant: Jaxon Social ................................................................................12 

Best Bang for the Buck Restaurant: Metro Diner.................................................................12 

Best Family Restaurant: Metro Diner.........................................................................................12 

Best Farm to Table/Locally Supplied Restaurant: Kitchen on San Marco................12 

Best Romantic Restaurant: Restaurant Orsay.......................................................................12 

Best Outdoor Dining: Taverna .......................................................................................................13 

Best-kept Secret Restaurant: Jaxon Social ............................................................................13 

Best Southern Cuisine: The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro.........................................13 

About this section 

The 2016 Bold City Best 

Winners Guide was produced 

by the Times-Union Specialty 

Publications Department and 

Jacksonville.com: 

Jacksonville.com Digital 

Director: 

Gary T. Mills 

Jacksonville.com Digital Designer/UX: 

Derek Hembd 

Managing Editor of Specialty Audience: 

Joe DeSalvo 

Specialty Publications creative copywriter: 

Jacqueline Persandi 

Specialty Publications graphic designer: 

Beth Blacker 

Specialty Publications content assistant: Samantha 

Arora 

Times-Union Media Marketing Manager: 

Karen Brashear 

Times-Union Media Retail Sales Manager: Liz Borten 

Times-Union Advertising Operations Coordinator: 

Dianne Knapp 

Times-Union Media Marketing designer: 

Michael Merriam 

The cover photo at Taverna in San Marco was taken 

by Florida Time-Union staff photographer Will Dickey. 

More coverage of the Bold City Best winners can be 

found at boldcitybest.com 

Best Special Occasion Restaurant: Restaurant Orsay........................................................13 

Best Bar/Pub: World Famous Lemon Bar.................................................................................13 

Best Happy Hour: Blue Fish Oyster Bar & Restaurant........................................................13 

Best Local Brewery: Bold City Brewery....................................................................................13 

Best Sports Bar: The Mudville Grille...........................................................................................13 

Best Beer Selection: Brewz The Filling Station.....................................................................13 

Best Margarita: La Napolera..........................................................................................................13 

Best Martini: Ocean 60.....................................................................................................................13 

Best Wine List: Taverna ...................................................................................................................13 

Best Barbecue: Jenkins Quality Barbecue...............................................................................14 

Best Burger: Metro Diner.................................................................................................................14 

Best Burrito: Burrito Gallery .........................................................................................................14 

Best Crab Cakes: Barbara Jean’s Restaurant ........................................................................14 

Best Pancakes: Metro Diner............................................................................................................14 

Best Pizza: Gusto..................................................................................................................................14 

Best Salads: Trasca & Co Eatery...................................................................................................15 

Best Wings: Dick’s Wings & Grill..................................................................................................15 

Best Breakfast: Metro Diner...........................................................................................................15 

Best Brunch: Metro Diner.................................................................................................................15 

Best Coffee Shop: Bold Bean Coffee Roasters ......................................................................15 

Best Dessert: Biscottis Restaurant + Catering + Bar.........................................................15 

Best Food Truck: The Happy Grilled Cheese ...........................................................................15 

Best Healthy Eating: Native Sun Natural Foods Market ...................................................15 

Best Bakery: Knead: A Bakeshop..................................................................................................15 

Best Deli: Pinegrove Market & Deli..............................................................................................15 

Best Sushi: Kazu Japanese Restaurant.....................................................................................15 

Best Tacos: TacoLu..............................................................................................................................16 

Best Diner: Metro Diner....................................................................................................................16 

Best Chinese Restaurant - TIE 

Chef Chan Asian Cuisine.........................................................................................................16 

P.F. Chang's....................................................................................................................................16 

Best Indian Restaurant - TIE 

5th Element...................................................................................................................................17 

India's Restaurant.....................................................................................................................17 

Best Italian Restaurant: Enza’s Italian Restaurant.............................................................17 

Best Japanese Restaurant: Kazu Japanese Restaurant....................................................17 

Best Mexican Restaurant: Si Senor Fresh Mex......................................................................17 

Best Seafood Restaurant: Salt Life Food Shack....................................................................17 

Best Sommelier: Taverna .................................................................................................................17 

Best Thai Restaurant: Indochine..................................................................................................18 

Best Local Chocolatier: Sweet Pete’s Candy...........................................................................18 

Best New Restaurant (open as of 8/1/15): HOBNOB...............................................................18 

Best Chef: Sam Efron from Taverna............................................................................................18 

Best Restaurant Overall: Taverna ...............................................................................................18 

Homes & Finance 

Best Homebuilder: D.R. Horton......................................................................................................19 

Best Real Estate Broker/Agency: Exit Real Estate Gallery..............................................19 

Best Real Estate Agent: Anita G. Hiles.......................................................................................19 

Best Bank/Credit Union: VyStar Credit Union........................................................................23 

Best Accountant/CPA: Susan Carter CPA, P.A......................................................................23 

Best Senior/Assisted Living Facility: Taylor Residences....................................................23 

Best Home Community/Development: 

The Palms at Nocatee by Dream Finders Homes, LLC..............................................23 

Best Mortgage Company: Debbie Thomas at GSF Mortgage.........................................23 

Best Local Builder (builds only in these counties: Duval, St. Johns, Clay) 

SEDA New Homes......................................................................................................................23 

Health & Well-being 

Best Chiropractic Practice: Dynamic Health and Chiropractic.......................................24 

Best Doctor: Dr. Oliver Perez - Advantage Dermatology...................................................24 

Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice: Dr. Clayman's Plastic Surgery Center....................24 

Best Podiatrist/Foot Comfort Specialist: Foot Solutions.................................................24 

Best Urgent Care: St. Vincent's First Care Walk-In Express Clinic..............................24 

Best Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Center: Brooks Rehab.........................................24 

Best Dental Practice: Doctors Lake Family Dental...............................................................24 

Best Dermatology Practice: Advantage Dermatology.......................................................25 

Best Eye Care Practice: Florida Eye Specialists.....................................................................25 

Best Hearing Aid Professional: Clear Ear Hearing Solutions...........................................25 

Best Medical Spa: Advantage Dermatology............................................................................25 

Best Weight Loss Center 

Metabolic Research Centers, Weight Loss Specialists............................................25 

Best Orthodontic Practice: Joy Orthodontics........................................................................25 

Best Orthopedic Practice: Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute......................................26 

Best Pediatric Practice: Angel Kids Pediatrics......................................................................26 

Best Veterinary Practice: St. Bernard’s Animal Hospital..................................................26 

Best Fitness Center/Gym: Orangetheory Fitness .................................................................26 

Best Yoga Studio: Hot Spot Power Yoga...................................................................................26 

Best Pilates Studio: Everbalance Wellness Studio...............................................................27 

Best Dance Studio: Indulgence Dance Studio.........................................................................27 

Home & Professional Services 

Best Air Conditioning/Heating Service: Snyder Heating & Air Conditioning..........28 

Best Auto Repair Shop: RPM Automotive ...............................................................................28 

Best Carpet Cleaning Company: First Coast Home Pros...................................................28 

Best Car Wash/Detail Service: Charles and George’s Car Wash ..................................29 

Best Caterer: Chef’s Garden Catering & Events....................................................................29 

Best Dry Cleaners: Oceanside Cleaners ....................................................................................29 

Best Flooring Store: The Flooring Store Jacksonville.........................................................30 

Best Florist: Kuhn Flowers...............................................................................................................30 

Best Hair Salon: Sutra Salon...........................................................................................................30 

Best Landscaping Company: Earth Works Landscape and Garden Center..............30 

Best Law Firm: Tyson and Denson, PLLC .................................................................................30 

Best Lawn Service: Peninsular Pest Control Service..........................................................30 

Best Nail Salon: Zimmiz Hair Designers, Inc............................................................................31 

Best Painting Service: The Painting Craftsmen....................................................................31 

Best Pest Control: Peninsular Pest Control Service............................................................31 

Best Pet Groomer: Fluffy Cuts.......................................................................................................31 

Best Pet Sitting Service: Bad to the Bone Pet Care............................................................31 

Best Pet Boarding: Pet Paradise ..................................................................................................32 

Best Interior Designer: C&K Design Partners........................................................................32 

Best Photographer: Jax Virtual Tours by David Youngblood..........................................32 

Best Plumber: Rolland Reash Plumbing.....................................................................................32 

Best Pool Service and Care: Pinch A Penny.............................................................................32 

Best Tattoo Shop - TIE 

Hold the Line Tattoo.................................................................................................................32 

Inksmith & Rogers.....................................................................................................................32 

Best Wedding Planner: Coastal Coordinating........................................................................33 

Best Child Care Facility: Pampered Prodigy Early Learning Center.............................33 

Best Storage Facility: Atlantic Self Storage............................................................................33 

Best Transportation Service (Taxi/Car/Limo): SuperShuttle of Jacksonville.............33 

Best Roofer: Quality Discount Roofing.......................................................................................33 

Best Home Improvement/Repair Service: 

Mr. Handyman Serving Greater Jacksonville...................................................................34 

Best Mobile Device Repair Shop: 10,000 Cellphones..........................................................34 

Best Music School: Great Scott Music Academy..................................................................34 

Best Tutoring Service: Tutoring Club of Jacksonville.........................................................34 

Best Home Organizer: Tailored Living Featuring Premier Garage................................34 

Shops of Jax 

Best Antique Shop: Eco Relics........................................................................................................34 

Best Boutique: Love a Bridal Boutique.......................................................................................34 

Best Children’s Store: Once Upon a Child ................................................................................35 

Best Furniture Store: Ashley HomeStore..................................................................................35 

Best Garden Shop/Nursery: Earth Works Landscape and Garden Center...............35 

Best Grocery Store: Publix..............................................................................................................35 

Best Hardware Store: Ace Hardware.........................................................................................35 

Best Health Food Store: Grassroots Natural Market..........................................................35 

Most Unique Shop: Eco Relics.........................................................................................................35 

Best E-Cig/Vapor Store: All Day Vape........................................................................................35 

Best Jewelry Store: Global Diamonds........................................................................................35 

Best Liquor Store: Broudy's Liquors............................................................................................36 

Best Mall/Shopping Center: St. Johns Town Center...........................................................36 

Best Pawn Shop: Mayport Gun and Pawn ...............................................................................36 

Best Gun Shop: Green Acres Sporting Goods.........................................................................36 

Best Gift Shop: Avondale Gift Boutique....................................................................................37 

Best Shoe Store: Foot Solutions....................................................................................................37 

Best Thrift Shop: Divine Mercy House Thrift Store.............................................................37 

Best Vintage Shop: Eco Relics........................................................................................................37 

People, Places & Faces of Jax 

Best TV Anchor: Tom Wills ............................................................................................................37 

Best Radio Personality/Host: Melissa Ross.............................................................................37 

Best Newspaper Reporter/Columnist: Mark Woods ..........................................................37 

Best Local Celebrity: Tim Tebow..................................................................................................38 

Best Visionary of Jacksonville: Wayne Wood.........................................................................38 

Best Person in Public Office: Lenny Curry................................................................................38 

Best Local Sports Hero: Tim Tebow............................................................................................38 

Boldest Person of Jacksonville’s Past: Jake Godbold ........................................................38 

Boldest Person of Jacksonville’s Present: J.D. Blair — Mad Men Marketing..........38 

Best Place to Work — Large (100+ employees): D.R. Horton.............................................38 

Best Place to Work — Medium (25-99 employees): Corporate Traffic Logistics......38 

Best Place to Work — Small (less than 25 employees): Orangetheory Fitness...........38 

Best New Business (as of Aug. 1, 2015): Orangetheory Fitness — Fleming Island ..38 

Best Private School — Primary Education: Lighthouse Christian School.................39 

Best Private School — Secondary Education: Lighthouse Christian School...........39

4 • SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 THE TIMES-UNION 

Bigger. Bolder. Better. 

Jacksonville loves winners … all 167 of them 

Bruce.Lipsky@jacksonville.com 

By Jacqueline Persandi 

jacqueline.persandi@jacksonville.com 

It’s official: The second annual 

Bold City Best contest presented 

by Jacksonvlle.com was bigger and 

more competitive in 2016 with 167 

categories and nearly double the votes 

casted as compared to last year. 

“This year we’ve seen even more 

participation on the voting side, which is 

great,” Times-Union Media Retail Sales 

Manager Liz Borten said. “We also can’t 

wait to share the 2016 winners guide. It 

has a ton of great places, services, events 

and more to offer readers. We’re excited 

to showcase the best of the Bold City as 

voted by those who know the city best — 

the residents.” 

While fan favorites like Metro Diner 

and The PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC 

Sawgrass retained top positions, newbies 

such as Hobnob in Unity Plaza, and Town 

of Orange Park Farmer's and Arts Market, 

grabbed first-time victories in their 

respective categories. 

Before diving into the full list of 

winners, we’re taking a look at what 

makes this fine city so bold. 

Jacksonville is a city on the upswing. 

The area is continually expanding 

with new suburban neighborhoods 

and the development of downtown 

and surrounding areas. What makes 

the Bold City so unique is that while it 

holds the title as the largest city by land 

mass, measuring at 747 square miles, it 

preserves the charm of a small town. 

Family-owned restaurants featuring 

handcrafted menus and local dance 

studios add to Jacksonville’s sense of 

community. While you won’t have to go 

far to find a small business that’s willing 

to take care of you, our town also provides 

all the conveniences of a big city. 

Exciting events like NFL games at 

EverBank Field, and 2016 winners Town 

of Orange Park Kids Fest, and the St. 

Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage 

Festival give residents a reason to get 

out and enjoy our fine region on the 

weekend. 

This guide serves as your go-to 

directory for all the best Jacksonville 

has to offer voted by locals for locals and 

visitors alike. Each section offers insight 

into your neighbors’ favorite things to 

do and places to be in our Bold City, 

including auto services, cuisine and 

cocktails; homes and finance; health 

and well-being; home and professional 

services; and shopping. 

In this guide, you’ll also hear from 

some of the boldest voices in town, and 

get to know the couple behind one of the 

San Marco’s favorite Italian restaurants. 

With so much to enjoy in Jacksonville, 

we’re excited to share your second annual 

Bold City Best winners!


Winners . . . 

Listings for the Bold City Best Winners Guide were provided by category winners. Those that did not submit a listing were compiled by information from winner’s website by Times-Union Media.


Bold City Voices 

Get to know two-time Bold City Best winners Melissa Ross and Mark Woods 

The Bold City has spoken … again. For the second year in a row, Melissa Ross and 

Mark Woods won Best Radio Personality/Host and Best Newspaper Reporter/ 

Columnist, respectively. 

Times-Union Specialty Publications writer Jacqueline Persandi learned a little more 

about these media personalities and what it means to them to be part of this bold 

community. 

MELISSA ROSS 

Melissa Ross is the 

host of WJCT's First 

Coast Connect, 

a one-hour radio 

call-in program 

featuring local 

newsmakers, civic 

and community 

leaders, arts, 

activities and more, 

along with spot 

news features and a 

weekly roundtable of local journalists. 

Connect with Ross on Twitter: 

@MelissainJax. 

You won for the second year in a row, 

congrats! How does it feel? 

It’s very exciting and very gratifying. 

The Times-Union has a big audience 

and it’s exciting to be chosen by your 

readers. 

Why do you think you connect with the 

Jacksonville audience so well? 

I think it’s because we really strive 

to provide an engaging but civil 

platform for a whole range of issues 

and personalities — a real community 

water cooler. 

That was WJCT’s intention when 

they launched this program, and it’s 

one that I’ve tried to execute. It’s really 

gratifying to see that the community 

has embraced it so strongly. 

If you weren’t a radio personality, what 

would you be doing? 

I worked in commercial TV for many 

years, and then left the business and 

was working in public relations. I guess 

if I hadn’t [picked up] a flier on hosting 

this talk show, I’d still be doing [public 

relations]. 

Clearly your show resonates with 

listeners. Where do you get your 

inspiration? 

It’s sort of a mix between people and 

organizations that are pitching us and 

ideas we come up with ourselves. We 

get pitched a lot of stuff every single 

day. We sift through that and decide 

what’s most compelling. At the same 

time, there are issues we’re following 

really closely and we seek out guests 

that can speak about them. It’s sort of 

50/50 between those two buckets. 

What’s your favorite topic of 2016? 

Obviously, the elections; you can 

never go wrong. There’s an unlimited 

appetite about that. 

What topic has generated the most 

response from listeners this year? 

This year, I would say anything 

political. At the national level, the 

presidential election. At the local level, 

the debates over the mayor’s pension 

proposal and the local races. 

What device can you not live without? 

Without a shadow of a doubt, my 

Samsung Galaxy Edge. 

What’s your favorite thing about living in 

the Bold City? 

There’s a real sense of community 

here. I’ve really been witness to that up 

close doing this job for the last seven 

years. There are a lot of people and a lot 

of groups working hard to make this a 

better place. 

What do you want to say to the Bold City 

Best voters? 

Thank you so much for listening 

and supporting this program. It’s very 

much appreciated. 

MARK WOODS 

Mark Woods 

has been the 

Metro columnist 

for the Florida 

Times-Union and 

Jacksonville.com 

since 2003. He is 

also the author of 

Lassoing the Sun: 

A Year in America's 

National Parks. 

Connect with 

Woods on Twitter: @TUmarkwoods. 

You won for the second year in a row, 

congrats! How does it feel? 

It’s humbling. It’s nice anytime you 

get acknowledgement from inside 

the building from my peers and from 

readers; it’s always special. 

Why do you think you connect with your 

audience so well? 

Early on I hesitated to write 

personal stuff, but I’ve done that more 

and I think people can relate. A lot 

of news stories are straightforward. 

With me, they’re getting a personal 

experience. 

Your book, Lassoing the Sun: A Year 

in America's National Parks, came out 

this year. So I have to ask, what’s your 

favorite national park? 

It’s really hard to pick one. I go to 

two for two different reasons. Redwood 

National Park in California partly 

because it was one of the first national 

parks I went to. The other one I usually 

say is the Grand Canyon because it 

feels like I’m perpetually trying to get 

back there. 

Where do you get inspiration for your 

column? 

I start by reading the paper and 

finding tidbits that I find interesting 

that seem like they would make a good 

column. I also get a lot of ideas from 

readers. 

Is there one topic that generated the 

most interest in 2016? 

I’ve been doing this series about 

walking across Jacksonville. I wasn’t 

sure how people were going to respond 

to that, but I’ve received more response 

to that than just about anything I’ve 

done. People keep asking when [I’m’] 

finished going north to south will [I] do 

east to west. 

So, will you? 

I don’t know, maybe. Although I 

think I would plan it slightly differently 

and not do it in the middle of summer 

(laughing). 

What would you title your 

autobiography? 

My Type, Mark My Words or 

Cheesehead in Paradise [because] I 

grew up in Wisconsin and ended up 

calling Florida home. 

What is your desert island book (the one 

book you would take if stranded on a 

desert island)? 

Adrift: [76 Days Lost At Sea by 

Steven Callahan] because it’s a great 

adventure book about being stranded 

at sea. 

If you weren’t a writer, what would you 

be doing? 

Playing baseball for the Detroit 

Tigers (laughing). No, when I was a kid, 

that’s what it would have been. From 

the year in the national parks, I kind of 

half-joked that when I grow up, I want 

to be a park ranger. There is a partseriousness 

to that. If I weren’t writing, 

probably something outdoors like that 

— a park ranger or a river guide. 

What’s your favorite thing about living in 

the Bold City? 

It has a strong sense of community 

and I like the outdoor aspect 

here. We’re not all tropical like 

South Florida. We have this mix of 

topography — it’s a little bit north and 

south. 

What do you want to say to the Bold City 

Best voters? 

Thanks for voting for me. Thanks for 

reading the paper. I don’t take that for 

granted that they read the paper or that 

they read what I write. 

Jacqueline Persandi 

jacqueline.persandi@jacksonville.com


Auto & More 

Best New Car Dealership 

Tom Bush Family of Dealerships 

9850 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville 32225 

6914 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville 32244 

(904) 725-0911, (904) 777-2500 

tombush.com 

The Tom Bush Family has been 

operating in the automotive business 

for nearly a century. The late Tom 

Bush Jr. first 

arrived in 

Jacksonville 

and opened 

the family's 

first 

Volkswagen 

dealership in 1970. Tom Bush Family 

of Dealerships has grown to offer 

Volkswagen, Mazda, BMW, MINI, 

Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, used 

cars and a Certified Collision Center. 

Thank you for voting Tom Bush Family 

of Dealerships the Bold City's Best New 

Car Dealership two years in a row! 

Photo provided by Tom Bush Family of Dealerships 

The Tom Bush Family of Dealerships wins Best New Car Dealership and Best Used 

Car Dealership for the second year in a row in the Bold City Best contest. 

Best Used Car Dealership 

Tom Bush Family of Dealerships 

9850 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville 32225 


(904) 725-0911, (904) 777-2500 

tombush.com 

The Tom Bush Family has been 

operating in the automotive business 

for nearly a century. The late Tom Bush 

Jr. first arrived in Jacksonville and 

opened the family's first Volkswagen 

dealership in 1970. Tom Bush Family 

of Dealerships has grown to offer 

Volkswagen, Mazda, BMW, MINI, 

Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, used 

cars and a Certified Collision Center. 

Thank you for voting Tom Bush Family 

of Dealerships the Bold City's Best 

Used Car Dealership two years in a 

row!


Photo provided by North Florida Yacht Sales 

North Florida Yacht Sales gives Jacksonville a selection of the industry’s top boat 

brands, including Monterey, NauticStar, Pioneer and Sea Hunt boats. 

Best Boat Dealership 

North Florida Yacht Sales 

8940 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville 32257 

(904) 733-7502 

northfloridayachtsales.com 

North Florida Yacht Sales wants 

to thank Jacksonville for voting the 

family-owned business as your favorite 

boat dealership. North Florida Yacht 

Sales strives to bring you the industry’s 

top boat brands including Monterey, 

NauticStar, Pioneer and its newest 

addition Sea Hunt boats, all at the most 

competitive prices. The staff treats 

customers the way they would want to 

be treated, with a friendly smile and 

respect. North Florida Yacht Sales has 

served Jacksonville’s boating needs 

for more than 22 years, recognizing 

that you could spend your recreational 

dollars in many other places. The 

company’s goal is to give you the best 

experience on the water with your 

family and friends. 

Best RV Dealership 

Travelcamp RV Sales, Service, 

Parts & More 

3332 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville 32216 

(888) 902-7353 

travelcamp.com 

Travelcamp offers the highest level 

of service for all of your RV related 

needs. If you own an RV and are in 

need of RV related services, are looking 

to buy an RV, or even interested 

in selling your RV, Travelcamp is 

your one-stop shop. Travelcamp 

representatives enjoy the RV lifestyle 

first hand, and are more than 

passionate about providing the highest 

level of customer service possible. 

When you go to Travelcamp, you can 

expect professional, fast and sincere 

service to assure your expectations are 

surpassed! 

Best Water Sports Store/ 

Rentals 

Beach Boulevard Motorsports 

10315 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville 32246 

(904) 641-0066 

beachblvdmotorsports.com 

Beach Boulevard Motorsports is the 

First Coast’s home for watersports! 

Offering a huge inventory of Nautique, 

Ranger Boats and TideWater Boats, 

and the best selection of Yamaha 

Watercraft, Beach Blvd Motorsports’ 

friendly and knowledgeable staff is 

dedicated to providing customers 

the best experience and complete 

satisfaction. With more than 120 years 

of combined experience, their service 

team can service any make or model as 

well as customize your watercraft to fit 

your style. 

Best Motorcycle Dealership 

Adamec Harley-Davidson 

Multiple locations 

adamecharley.com 

Adamec 

Harley- 

Davidson is 

an American 

legend and 

has been 

a family 

tradition 

run by 

three generations since 1931. Adamec 

Harley-Davidson has four locations in 

Northeast Florida. 

Things to Do 

& Places to Be 

Best Art Gallery 

Through The Lens of Lee-Margaret 

4224 Herschel St., Jacksonville 32210 

(904) 387-8710 

throughthelensoflee-margaret.com 

Through The Lens of Lee-Margaret 

has limited addition photos that are 

numbered and signed, and made 

with acid free and archived materials. 

Photos are frame ready with custom 

matting and framing available. 

Best Concert/Event of 2016 

St. Augustine Celtic Music & 

Heritage Festival 

St. Augustine, 32084 

celticstaugustine.com 

Arguably the finest collaboration of 

Celtic artists in the United States, the 

St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage 

Festival is returning to America’s 

Oldest Celtic City March 10-12, 2017.


Photo provided by Town of Orange Park Farmer's & Arts Market 

The Town of Orange Park Farmer's & Arts Market is held on the first Sunday of 

each month under the trees of Town Hall Park in the heart of Orange Park. 

Terry.Dickson@jacksonville.com 

The PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach wins Best 

Golf Course in the 2016 Bold City Best contest. 

Best Farmers Market 

Town of Orange Park Farmer's & 

Arts Market 

2042 Park Ave., Orange Park 32073 

opmarket.weebly.com 

The Town of Orange Park Farmer's 

& Arts Market wants to thank you for 

voting them as the best in Northeast 

Florida! The market is held on the 

first Sunday of each month under 

the trees of Town Hall Park in the 

heart of Orange Park. The market 

features fresh produce from local 

farmers, crafts from local artists, food 

trucks, live entertainment and more! 

Visit opmarket.weebly.com for more 

information. 

Best Golf Course 

The PLAYERS Stadium Course at 

TPC Sawgrass 

110 Championship Way 

Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 

(904) 273-3235 

tpc.com/sawgrass 

The best golf course and best 18 

holes you will play in North Florida can 

be found at THE PLAYERS Stadium 

Course at TPC Sawgrass — Home of 

THE PLAYERS in Ponte Vedra Beach. 

With its iconic 17th island green, it 

is perhaps the world’s most famous 

golf course. Scheduled to reopen 

November 15, the TPC Sawgrass course 

will be more beautiful, challenging 

and memory-making than before. 

Sawgrass invites you to come play 

where the PGA TOUR Players call 

home. 

Best Kid's Entertainment 

Town of Orange Park Kids Fest 

2042 Park Ave., Orange Park 32073 

opkidsfest.com 

Thank you for voting Kids Fest Bold 

City Best Kid’s Entertainment for the 

second year in a row! Join Town of 

Orange Park in early June 2017 for this 

two-day event filled with creative and 

interactive activities, storytelling, 

hands-on booths, educational 

displays, cultural experiences, arts 

and crafts, costumed characters and 

more! More information can be found 

at opkidsfest.com.


Best Live Music Venue 

Florida Theatre Performing Arts 

Center 

128 East Forsyth St., Jacksonville 32205 

(904) 355-5661 

floridatheatre.com 

Thank you for voting and awarding 

the Florida Theatre as the Bold 

City’s Best Live Music Venue in 2016! 

Entertaining Jacksonville audiences 

since 1927, Florida Theatre annually 

offers more than 200 cultural events 

for every taste and age. In 2015, Pollstar 

Magazine ranked the theatre No. 50 

for sold tickets in the world. In 2017, 

the Florida Theatre celebrates its 90th 

anniversary. 

Best Live Theater 

Alhambra Theatre & Dining 


(904) 641-1212 

alhambrajax.com 

Alhambra Theatre & Dining wants 

to thank the Bold City for voting them 

Best Live Theater. As the Alhambra 

prepares to celebrate its 50th season, 

they invite all those who have never 

been, or haven’t been in a while, to see 

what the excitement is about. With a 

complete renovation inside and out, 

the Alhambra offers Broadway quality 

shows and one of the best dining 

experiences in town. With a new menu 

for every show, you’ve got two great 

reasons to visit the Alhambra again 

and again. Whether it’s date night, 

celebrating one of life’s milestones, or 

just a night on the town with family 

and friends, the Alhambra looks 

forward to making your experience 

unique and special. Experience the 

Alhambra like you haven’t seen, heard 

or tasted before. 

Best Local Charity Event 

Jacksonville Dragon Boat 

& Paddlefest 

jacksonvilledragonboatfestival.com 

The Fourth Annual Fidelity 

Investments Jacksonville Dragon 

Boat & Paddlefest will takes place 

at Metropolitan Park Marina on 

September 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In 

addition to the dragon boat races, all


ages are invited to participate in stand 

up paddle (SUP) activities, including 

SUP races, demos and "paddling 

with your dog." Admission is free to 

the public. The event includes food 

trucks, entertainment and family 

fun activities for everyone! Visit 

jacksonvilledragonboatfestival.com for 

more information. 

Best Marina 

The Marina at Ortega Landing 

4234 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville 32210 

(904) 387-5538 

ortegalanding.com 

The Marina at Ortega Landing is a 

world-class facility that was designed, 

engineered and constructed with 

the finest materials 

and professionals 

available throughout 

the world. The result 

is the finest facility not 

only in Jacksonville, 

but throughout the 

region. Their guests 

are invited to be a part of the marina’s 

boating community, which includes 

yachting on the St. Johns River and 

Eastern Seaboard, as well as joining 

in on social events, relaxing by their 

pool, enjoying world-class amenities 

and mingling with those who share a 

passion for boating. 

Best Movie Theater 

AMC Regency 24 

9451 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville 32225 

(904) 725-0885 

amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/jacksonville/ 

amc-regency-24 

Thank you for choosing AMC 

Regency 24 as the Best Movie Theatre. 

AMC Regency 24 looks forward to 

continuing to serve guests with AMC 

amazing service. 

Best Summer Camp 

Gracie Barra of Jacksonville - 

KidsCampJax.com 

8570 Philips Highway, Suite 113 

Jacksonville 32256 

(904) 716-8600 

gbjacksonville.com 

Gracie Barra of Jacksonville wants 

to thank the Bold City for voting them 

as Best Summer Camp! Please visit 

gbjacksonville.com for information 

about back to school fitness programs. 

Best Flea Market 

Ramona Flea Market 

7059 Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville 32205 

(904) 786-3532 

Ramona Flea Market has great 

deals on a variety of items including 

antiques, electronics, clothing, 

furniture and more. Plus, enjoy 

karaoke, face painting, food and 

drinks. The market is open Saturday 

and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Best Trivia Night - TIE 

Dick's Wings & Grill 


dickswingsandgrill.com 

Dick’s Wings & Grill has served 

Jacksonville for 20 years at 20 locations 

with more than 365 flavors. Dick’s 

Wings was voted 2015 and 2016 Bold 

City Best Wings, and voted Best Wings 

12 years running in Folio Weekly. 

Mellow Mushroom 


mellowmushroom.com 

Mellow Mushroom is more than 

pizza and beer. The restaurant offers 

catering, delivery, gluten-free pizza 

and vegan options. Mellow uses 

spring water dough, fresh toppings 

and the highest quality cheese on the 

market. With art, music and Wi-Fi, 

Mellow Mushroom is a great place to 

enjoy a meal. 

Cuisine & Cocktails 

Best All You Can Eat 

Metro Diner 

Multiple Locations 

metrodiner.com 

At Metro Diner, our portions are big 

and our goal will always be that you will 

go home full and happy. A to-go box is 

OK if you can’t finish your meal in one 

sitting … we understand.


Best American Restaurant 

Jaxon Social 

1161 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach 32250 

(904) 595-5660 

jaxonsocial.com 

“Eat. Drink. Be Social.” 

Jaxon Social’s menu features 

globally-inspired, all-American dishes 

and house-infused cocktails. The 

restaurant’s Sunday brunch is a “must 

do” in Jacksonville Beach. 

Best Bang for the Buck 

Restaurant 

Metro Diner 



We’ve been serving folks for 25 years, 

so value for your hard-earned dollar is 

something we respect and appreciate. 

We cook with heart to give your meal 

meaning and value. 

Best Family Restaurant 

Metro Diner 

Photo provided by Lemon Bar 

Lemon Bar serves guests great food and cocktails with an oceanfront view in 

Neptune Beach. 



Because Metro Diner started as a 

family owned restaurant, we know all 

about how to make families big and 

small happy with our own brand of 

comfort food. We call it “comfort food 

with a flair!” 

Best Farm to Table/Locally 

Supplied Restaurant 

Kitchen on San Marco 

1402 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville 32207 

(904) 396-2344 

kitchenonsanmarco.com 

Kitchen on San Marco is a gastropub 

that focuses on fresh, locally-sourced 

and regional cuisine. Imaginative, 

upscale cooking techniques are 

combined with a casual dining 

experience. A wide selection of craft 

beers, carefully curated specialty 

cocktails, and a friendly wine list can 

be paired with bar snacks and larger 

main dishes. 

Best Romantic Restaurant 

Restaurant Orsay 

3630 Park St., Jacksonville 32205 

(904) 381-0909 

restaurantorsay.com 

Wow! Thank you Jacksonville 

for naming Orsay Bold City’s Best 

Special Occasion and Best Romantic 

Restaurant for 2016. Orsay strives each


day to provide to you a memorable 

experience whether it be your 

anniversary, birthday or “just any” 

day. We are honored to be a part of 

our city’s growing restaurant culture. 

We appreciate your support and 

patronage, and will continue our work 

to say thanks. 

Best Outdoor Dining 

Taverna 


(904) 398-3005 

taverna.restaurant 

Taverna is a locally owned and 

operated restaurant established in the 

fall of 2009. Located in Jacksonville’s 

historic San Marco neighborhood, 

this rustic, yet sophisticated dining 

destination draws inspiration from 

the simplicity and warmth of rustic 

Italian kitchens. Husband and wife 

team Sam and Kiley Efron specialize 

in handcrafted Italian cuisine. In 

addition to lunch, dinner and craft 

cocktails, Taverna is home to a Wine 

Spectator Award winning wine list, 

private dining and catering. The 

restaurant offers boxed lunches 

available for pick-up or delivery. See 

taverna.restaurant for details. 

Best-kept Secret Restaurant 

Jaxon Social 

Best Special Occasion 

Restaurant 

Restaurant Orsay 


(904) 381-0909 

restaurantorsay.com 

Wow! Thank you Jacksonville 

for naming Orsay Bold City’s Best 

Special Occasion and Best Romantic 

Restaurant for 2016. Orsay strives each 

day to provide to you a memorable 

experience whether it be your 

anniversary, birthday or “just any” 

day. We are honored to be a part of 

our city’s growing restaurant culture. 

We appreciate your support and 

patronage, and will continue our work 

to say thanks. 

Best Bar/Pub 

World Famous Lemon Bar 

120 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach 32266 

(904) 372-0487 

lemonbarjax.com 

Lemon Bar wants to thank 

Jacksonville for voting it No. 1 Bar in 

the city. For the past 15 years, Lemon 

Bar has been honored to serve its 

guests great food and cocktails on 

the oceanfront. Next time you are in 

Neptune Beach, stop by and say hello. 

You will be glad you did! 


(904) 398-4326 

themudvillegrill.com 

Mudville has been serving the 

Jacksonville area going on 23 years 

now. Mudville has been voted Bold 

City Best Sports Bar in 2015 and 2016. 

Please visit themudvillegrill.com to 

take a look at the menu! 

Best Beer Selection 

Brewz The Filling Station 

1011 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach 32233 

(904) 372-9297 

brewz.beer 

Brewz would like to thank all those 

who voted the craft beer growler 

store as Bold City Best Beer Selection. 

Brewz’s mission is to offer the best 

variety of ice-cold craft keg beer to take 

home in a growler in Jacksonville. 

Best Margarita 

La Napolera 


La Napolera serves quality, 

authentic Mexican food that’s 

guaranteed to be the best in the area. 

Come and taste the best of what 

Mexico has to offer. 

Best Martini 

Ocean 60 

60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach 32233 

(904) 247-0060 

ocean60.com 

Ocean 60 would like to say thank 

you to all of those who voted for the 

restaurant as Bold City Best Martini. 

Established in 2001, Ocean 60 is 

celebrating 15 years of serving the 

quaint Atlantic Beach community. 

Visit the location for anniversary 

specials. 

Best Wine List 

Taverna 


(904) 398-3005 





(904) 595-5660 

jaxonsocial.com 

“Eat. Drink. Be Social.” 

Jaxon Social’s menu features 

globally-inspired, all-American dishes 

and house-infused cocktails. The 

restaurant’s Sunday brunch is a “must 

do” in Jacksonville Beach. At this rate, 

they won’t stay Jacksonville’s Best-kept 

Secret much longer! 

Best Happy Hour 

Blue Fish Oyster Bar & Restaurant 

3551 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville 32205 

(904) 387-0700 

bluefishjax.com 

Blue Fish Oyster Bar & Restaurant 

is a bustling American eatery that 

draws a crowd with seafood, a raw bar 

and happy hour specials in an upscale 

setting. 

Best Southern Cuisine 

The Potter’s House 

Soul Food Bistro 


thesoulfoodbistro.com 

Opened in 1998 by The Potter’s 

House Christian Fellowship, the 

original Westside location of 600 sq. ft. 

has grown to a 5, 800 sq. ft. location in 

Kingdom Plaza. A second location off 

Kernan and Atlantic Boulevard was 

opened in 2013, and provides the best in 

Southern cooking in a pleasant, family 

atmosphere. 

Best Local Brewery 

Bold City Brewery 

2670-7 Rosselle St., 32204 

(904) 379-6551 

boldcitybrewery.com 

Thank you Jacksonville! Bold City 

Brewery loves you. You deserve the 

credit for making us the best that we 

can be … one of Bold City's Best! 

Best Sports Bar 

The Mudville Grille


Will.Dickey@jacksonville.com 

In 2015, Metro Diner created the "Bold City Burger" to celebrate seven wins 

in the inaugural Bold City Best contest, including Best Burger. This year, the 

restaurant took home eight awards, again earning the title of Best Burger. 
















Best Barbecue 

Jenkins Quality Barbecue 


jenkinsqualitybarbecue.com 

Jenkins Quality Barbecue would 

like to thank everyone who voted 

for the restaurant in the Bold 

City Best contest. Jenkins Quality 

Barbecue is a family business 

serving Jacksonville since 1957! Visit 

jenkinsqualitybarbecue.com for 

locations and more information. 

Best Burger 

Metro Diner 



Thanks for voting our burgers the 

best for a second year in a row. The 

Bold City Burger continues to be a 

fan favorite — it’s got everything and 

tastes amazing. Try for yourself the 

next time you visit. 

Best Burrito 

Burrito Gallery 


burritogallery.com 

Burrito Gallery is JAXMEX; a 

delicious and unique restaurant. 

Burrito Gallery’s menu includes 

burritos, tacos, quesadillas and fresh 

salads. All food is prepared fresh daily. 

Best Crab Cakes 

Barbara Jean’s Restaurant 


barbarajeans.com 

The owners and staff at Barbara 

Jean’s Restaurant thank the wonderful 

Bold City Best voters for the Best Crab 

Cake award. We feel honored and hope 

to see each and every one of you at 

Barbara Jean’s, where you can order an 

award-winning crab cake. 

Best Pancakes 

Metro Diner 



Metro Diner was voted Best Pancakes 

for the second year in a row. Customers 

love the fresh and fluffy pancakes 

topped with anything from fresh fruit to 

powdered sugar, or both. Have them for 

breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

Best Pizza 

Gusto 


(904) 372-9925 

gustojax.com 

Gusto is your taste of classic Rome 

in Jacksonville. Authentic old-world 

Roman dishes prepared by skilled 

Italian chefs guarantees a delicious 

experience you won’t soon forget. 

Open daily with a carefully stocked 

bar and open-viewing pizza kitchen 

where the Bold City Best gourmet 

pizza is made! Stop in to enjoy 

handmade desserts; a full dinner 

menu cultivated over generations 

by Gusto’s Italian family; and the 

restaurant’s new Sunday brunch. 

Come. Eat. Enjoy! 

Photo provided by Burrito Gallery 

While Burrito Gallery may have won Bold City Best Burrito, the menu doesn’t 

stop there. It has a variety of JAXMEX options including tacos, quesadillas and 

fresh salads as well.


Photo provided by Trasca & Co Eatery 

Trasca & Co Eatery has a wide selection of salads, including its Greek, Bleu 

Cheese Blues, Chef’s, Caesar and Signature Trasca Salad. 

Photo provided by The Happy Grilled Cheese 

Prepared fresh daily, customers can find everything from standard grilled cheese 

to extraordinarily unique sandwiches at The Happy Grilled Cheese Food Truck. 

Best Salads 

Trasca & Co Eatery 

155 Tourside Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 

(904) 395-3989 

trascaandco.com 

Trasca & Co Eatery is a one-of-akind 

vintage neighborhood eatery, 

specializing in hand-crafted Italianinspired 

sandwiches, hand-tossed 

salads, craft beer and craft coffee! 

Trasca & Co Eatery sources only the 

best possible ingredients — from 

crisp romaine, to fresh Romano 

cheese, and house-made croutons 

(made with French Panty Bread). 

Between the Greek, Bleu Cheese 

Blues, Chef’s, Caesar and Signature 

Trasca Salad, their hand-tossed 

salads have become a local favorite in 

the Beaches area. 

Best Wings 

Dick’s Wings & Grill 


dickswingsandgrill.com 

Dick’s Wings & Grill has served 

Jacksonville for 20 years at 20 locations 

with more than 365 flavors. Dick’s 

Wings was voted 2015 and 2016 Bold 

City Best Wings, and voted Best Wings 

12 years running in Folio Weekly. 

Best Breakfast 

Metro Diner 



Because breakfast is good any time 

of the day, we know our big homemade 

breakfasts are one of the reasons we 

have so many fans from around the 

country. Yo Hala, Chicken and Waffles, 

Breakfast Pie — Oh My! and The Bissell 

Breakfast are among the favorites. 

Best Brunch 

Metro Diner 



We love being voted Jacksonville’s 

favorite Brunch spot for the second 

year in a row. At Metro Diner, pick your 

favorite menu item or Chalkboard Daily 

Special, relax and enjoy. It’s “Where the 

Locals Eat Brunch!” 

Best Coffee Shop 

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters 


boldbeancoffee.com 

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters serves 

selectively-sourced, farmer-direct, 

small-batch roasted specialty coffees. 

At Bold Bean, it’s about the process. 

Coffee shops are located in Riverside, 

Jacksonville Beach and Murray Hill. 

Best Dessert 

Biscottis Restaurant + Catering + 

Bar 


(904) 387-2060 

biscottis.net 

Biscottis offers casual comfort, 

innovative cuisine including salads, 

house-made pizzas, pastas and nightly 

specials, as well as a fabulous Saturday 

and Sunday brunch. Along with the 

best desserts in Jacksonville, made by 

their very own "b the bakery," Biscottis 

will soon serve your favorite handcrafted 

cocktails. 

Best Food Truck 

The Happy Grilled Cheese 

Follow @HappyGrilledChs on Twitter & 

Facebook for location updates 

thehappygrilledchees.wix.com/grilledcheese 

The Happy Grilled Cheese Food 

Truck is Jacksonville's most original 

food truck, from the hand-painted 

artwork to the fun and ever-changing 

menu. The Happy Grilled Cheese 

would like to thank readers for voting 

them No. 1 for two years in a row, 

and reminds Jacksonville to, “Take it 

cheesy till next time!” 

Best Healthy Eating 

Native Sun Natural Foods Market 


(904) 260-2791 

nativesunjax.com 

Native Sun loves its customers and 

can't thank them enough for voting 

the natural foods market Best Healthy 

Eating in Jax! Native Sun loves creating 

nutritious foods that make healthy 

living as simple and delicious as 

possible. 

Best Bakery 

Knead: A Bakeshop 

boldbeancoffee.com 

Knead: A Bakeshop creates classic 

pastries, pies, rustic breads and craft 

sandwiches with Southern flare. It 

is part of the Bold Bean family of 

extraordinary food and beverages. 

Baked goods can be found at all Bold 

Bean Coffee locations. 

Best Deli 

Pinegrove Market & Deli 

1511 Pinegrove Ave., Jacksonville 32205 

(904) 359-4238 

pinegrovemarket.com 

Pinegrove Market and Deli has 

been a neighborhood icon in Riverside 

for more than 60 years. Family owned 

and operated, Pinegrove is a deli and 

butcher shop with old-world charm. 

People love coming to Pinegrove 

for their handcrafted sandwiches, 

soups and amazing hand-ground 

burgers. Try Pinegrove and you will 

understand why they are awardwinning 

year after year. 

Best Sushi 

Kazu Japanese Restaurant 

9965 San Jose Blvd., Suite 35, Jacksonville 

32257 

(904) 683-9903 

kazujapaneserestaurant.com 

It is an incredible honor that our 

customers have voted Kazu one of


Bold City's Best! Thank you for your 

loyalty and support! Our goal when 

we opened three years ago was to 

create the freshest, most unique sushi 

experience in Jacksonville, and I am 

proud that our customers recognize 

Kazu as the best in Jax. Thank you to 

all my customers and we look forward 

to serving you for many years in the 

future. 

Best Tacos 

TacoLu 


(904) 249-8226 

tacolu.com 

Located in the old Homestead 

Restaurant on Beach Boulevard 

in Jacksonville Beach, TacoLu has 

become a popular spot for its wide 

variety of tacos and tequila. The 

restaurant is open six days a week 

and serves brunch on Saturdays and 

Sundays. 

Best Diner 

Metro Diner 



Once you walk in you feel like a 

regular. Metro Diner is where the 

portions are big, but the egos are small. 

The staff believes that when you care 

about the people you’re cooking for 

it shows in the food. Come on in and 

enjoy comfort food with flair. 

Best Chinese Restaurant - TIE 

Chef Chan Asian Cuisine 

9802 Baymeadows Road, Suite 3 


(904) 645-7333 

Chef Chan Asian Cuisine would 

like to personally thank everyone 

who voted for the restaurant as Best 

Chinese Restaurant in the Bold City 

Best contest. Visit the Baymeadows 

location for authentic Asian cuisine. 

P.F. Chang's 

10281 Midtown Parkway, Suite 137 


(904) 641-3392 

pfchangs.com


P.F. Chang’s is a family-friendly 

chain offering creative takes on 

Chinese fare in a striking space. 

Best Indian Restaurant - TIE 

5th Element 

9485 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville 32256 

(904) 448-8265 

my5thelement.com 

5th Element is an Indian eatery that 

offers a fresh and healthy approach to 

Indian cuisine. The restaurant’s highly 

qualified chefs come from various 

regions of India, bringing with them 

their own expertise. 5th Element offers 

lunch buffet, dinner, carry-out and 

catering. 

India's Restaurant 



(904) 620-0777 

indiajax.com 

Family owned and operated 

since 1997, India’s Restaurant offers 

vegetarian and non-vegetarian 

authentic Indian gourmet for lunch 

buffet, dinner, carry-out and catering. 

Best Italian Restaurant 

Enza’s Italian Restaurant 

10601 San Jose Blvd., Suite 109 


(904) 268-4458 

enzas.net 

As Jacksonville's No. 1 Italian 

restaurant, Enza's is honored to be 

voted Bold City Best Italian Restaurant 

for the second year in a row. Enza's 

encourages everyone to stop in for 

dinner and find out why it was voted 

No. 1 while enjoying fresh-made 

Italian comfort food, live music six 

days a week and the best service in 

town. 

Best Japanese Restaurant 

Kazu Japanese Restaurant 

9965 San Jose Blvd., Suite 35 


(904) 683-9903 

kazujapaneserestaurant.com 

It is an incredible honor that our 

customers have voted Kazu one of 

Bold City's Best! Thank you for your 

loyalty and support! Our goal when 

we opened three years ago was to 

create the freshest, most unique sushi 

experience in Jacksonville, and I am 

proud that our customers recognize 

Kazu as the best in Jax. Thank you to 

all my customers and we look forward 

to serving you for many years in the 

future. 

Best Mexican Restaurant 

Si Senor Fresh Mex 

3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S. Jacksonville 32224 

(904) 564-2444 

sisenorfreshmex.com 

Si Senor 

Fresh Mex, 

Jacksonville’s 

highest rated 

Mexican 

restaurant, 

would like 

to thank the 

Jacksonville 

voters for making 

it Bold City Best Mexican Restaurant of 

2016. Come experience what everyone 

has been raving about. 

Best Seafood Restaurant 

Salt Life Food Shack 

1018 3rd Street N. 

Jacksonville Beach 32250 

(904) 372-4456 

saltlifefoodshack.com 

Salt Life Food Shack’s award-winning 

Poke Bowl made it famous, but fans 

love the rest of the menu as well. The 

restaurant offers an eclectic menu to 

cater to all tastes including: local fried 

shrimp, beach boil, Hutto’s Ceviche, 

oysters on the half shell, fresh rolled 

sushi, fish tacos, grouper basket and so 

much more. Eat. Drink. And be Salty! 

Best Sommelier 

Taverna 


(904) 398-3005 







destination draws inspiration from













Best Thai Restaurant 

Indochine 


indochinejax.com 

Indochine serves Thai and 

Southeast Asian cuisine with two 

locations in Jacksonville — downtown 

and San Marco. 

Best Local Chocolatier 

Sweet Pete’s Candy 

400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville 32202 

(855) SWT-PETE 

sweetpetescandy.com 

Sweet Pete’s Candy is a 

confectionary emporium of roughly 

23,000 sq. ft., making it one of the 

largest candy shops in the United 

States. The Jacksonville location 

boasts a fully functioning factory 

with an interactive gallery, two large 

retail areas, a full restaurant and 

bar called The Candy Apple Café 

and Cocktails, a rooftop patio, and a 

dessert bar. 

Best New Restaurant 

(open as of 8/1/15) 

HOBNOB 

220 Riverside Ave., Suite 110 


(904) 513-4272 

unityplaza.org/hobnob 

HOBNOB is a full-service, chefdriven 

restaurant that is founded 

on global inspiration with local 

intentions. HOBNOB is a place for 

diners to come and elevate their spirit, 

palate and mood. It’s a place for food 

and social exchange. 

Best Chef 

Sam Efron from Taverna 


(904) 398-3005 


Taverna is a 

locally owned and 

operated restaurant 

established in the 

fall of 2009. Located 

in Jacksonville’s 

historic San Marco 

neighborhood, 

this rustic, yet 

sophisticated dining 













Photo provided by Taverna 

Taverna creates modern 

interpretations of classic recipes both 

in the kitchen and behind the bar. 

Best Restaurant Overall 

Taverna 


(904) 398-3005 










team Sam and Kiley Efron specialize in 

handcrafted Italian cuisine. In addition


to lunch, dinner and craft cocktails, 

Taverna is home to a Wine Spectator 

Award winning wine list, private dining 

and catering. The restaurant offers 

boxed lunches available for pick-up 

or delivery. See taverna.restaurant for 

details. 

Homes & Finance 

Best Homebuilder 

D.R. Horton 

4220 Race Track Road, Jacksonville 32259 

(904) 421-4601 

drhorton.com/nfl 

D.R. Horton is America’s No. 

1 homebuilder. The name is 

synonymous with affordability 

and personalized service. With its 

expanded family of Express and 

Emerald brands, homebuyers are sure 

to find a home that suits their lifestyle 

and budget in one of D.R. Horton's 

many communities throughout 


Photo provided by D.R. Horton 

D.R. Horton finds homebuyers the perfect home to suit their lifestyle. 

Best Real Estate Broker/Agency 

Exit Real Estate Gallery 


exitrealestategallery.com 

Exit Real Estate Gallery was 

established in Northeast Florida 

over a decade ago. Since the start, 

the company has assisted more than 

10,000 families, and continues to 

grow with four new locations to better 

assist customers. This growth brings 

the total number of offices to eight 

— Avondale, Fleming Island, Orange 

Park, Mandarin, Deerwood, Beaches, 

JIA Relocation Center and the 210 

Office expected to open October 1. 

Exit’s commitment to excellence and 

reputation for renovation has attracted 

more than 400 of the most professional 

and highly-trained consultants in the 

region. 

Best Real Estate Agent 

Anita G. Hiles 

Realty Executives 

3503 S. Kernan Blvd., Jacksonville 32224 

(714) 809-1911, (888) 802-1911 

anitahiles.com 

Buyers and sellers turn to Anita 

Hiles because she stands ready to meet 

every real estate need. She is a leader 

in the industry; effective and focused 

on her customer’s needs. Some of her 

resources include marketing, support, 

loan analysis and networking. Anita 

is a top producer and an Accredited 

Luxury Home Specialist. She enjoys 

mentoring new realtors to the point 

where she’s built a team of associates. 

Anita will be opening her own real 

estate office in 2016. 

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Simple 

ingredients, 

bold flavor 

Italian-inspired restaurant Taverna 

strikes the perfect balance 

Husband-and-wife team Kiley and Sam Efron run the popular Italian-inspired restaurant Taverna in San Marco. 

Photos by Will.Dickey@jacksonville.com 

Taverna’s House Smoked Chicken 

is cooked to perfection with grilled 

asparagus, fingerling potatoes, 

Ricotta Salata and Romesco sauce. 

Taverna wine director Kiley Efron says 

the dish pairs perfectly with Matteo 

Correggia 'Anthos' Brachetto, a light 

red wine from the Piedmont region 

of Italy. The wine is typically served 

chilled. 

Taverna wins Bold City Best: 

• Outdoor Dining 

• Wine List 

• Sommelier 

• Chef (Sam Efron) 

• Restaurant Overall


A crowd pleaser, the 

Buratta Caprese appetizer 

is loaded with mozzarella 

buratta with marinated 

heirloom tomatoes, basil 

and prosciutto on grilled 

Ciabatta bread. The 

refreshing Dillon's Cup 

is a great cocktail to sip 

while enjoying this Taverna 

favorite. Dillon’s Cup is made 

with Dillon's Gin, Pimm's No. 

1, cucumber, lemon juice, 

ginger syrup and soda. The 

drink is a tribute to Sam and 

Kiley's son, Dillon. 

Young and old alike enjoy 

the Soppressata Pizza. The 

fragrant dish is made with 

Italian dry salami, house-made 

mozzarella and San Marzano 

tomatoes, and then topped 

with a fried egg. For the adults, 

Kiley recommends pairing 

the pizza with Feudi Di San 

Gregorio "Rubrato," Aglianico, 

a full bodied red wine from 

the Campania region of Italy. 

A region of Italy that the 

style of pizza Taverna serves 

(Neapolitan) originates from. 

By Jacqueline Persandi 

jacqueline.persandi@jacksonville.com 

Located in historic San Macro, 

Taverna is the culmination 

of executive chef and owner 

Sam Efron and his wife, wine 

director and owner, Kiley Wynne 

Efron’s culinary experience. The duo 

focuses on creating dishes that utilize 

fresh, homemade and locally sourced 

ingredients whenever possible while 

providing a relaxed yet sophisticated 

experience. 

“With the food, the drinks and 

everything we do, it’s just simplicity 

done right,” Sam said. 

It’s clear this philosophy agrees with 

the Bold City’s palate. In this year’s 

Bold City Best contest, Taverna cleaned 

up the competition by taking home 

five awards, including Best Restaurant 

Overall. Chef Sam claimed the title of 

“Best Chef” for the second year in a 

row. 

With its casual approach to fine 

dining, Taverna has earned many 

accolades since it opened in 2009. This 

comes as no surprise as Sam and Kiley 

were no strangers to the kitchen when 

they created the concept. 

Kiley fell in love with Italian wine 

and cuisine while working in San 

Francisco at A16, an internationally 

recognized southern Italian restaurant 

with locations in Tokyo and other parts 

of the world. 

Originally from Jacksonville, Sam 

attended Culinary Institute of America 

and refined his skills while working 

at well-known restaurants, including 

Gramercy Tavern and Four Seasons 

Hotel in New York. He also spent time 

at Aqua and Silks at The Mandarin 

Oriental Hotel in San Francisco before 

moving back to Northeast Florida in 

2007. 

Long before plans to open Taverna 

came together, Sam had his eye on the 

location in San Marco Square. 

“He had always loved this space 

ever since he was in high school,” Kiley 

said. 

“I always thought this would be the 

perfect spot for a restaurant,” Sam said. 

Sam and Kiley relocated to San 

Marco with hopes to be part of the 

emerging food scene. 

“We felt like there was a real 

opportunity for growth,” Kiley said. 

“We also knew it would be a great 

place to start a family and build a life 

together.” 

When creating the original look and 

feel of the restaurant, Sam and Kiley 

drew inspiration from their time in San 

Francisco and New York. 

“We wanted to [model after] those 

cool, urban but warm neighborhood 

places we loved so much,” Kiley 

said. “We wanted to have a feeling of 

sophistication, but we wanted it to be 

really warm and really engaging.” 

Taverna offers a high-class 

experience without feeling stuffy. 

Whether patrons order a quick 

lunch at the counter, sit down for an 

anniversary meal, or grab a bite with 

the kids on the weekend, weathered 

barn wood gives the space an elegant 

and inviting feel. 

While the menu offers a little bit of 

everything from handmade pastas and 

pizzas to seafood entrees, it’s simple 

enough not to overwhelm first-timers. 

For the Efrons, keeping flavors fresh 

and fun is a priority, but they’re also 

committed to creating a consistent 

experience year after year. 

“While we change things seasonally, 

we want to make sure that when you’re 

coming on year one to year three that if 

you have pasta you like, it’s still on the 

menu and it’s made consistent,” Kiley 

said. 

The menu changes about eight times 

a year to feature fresh ingredients in 

their peak season. 

“When tomatoes are getting ripe, 

we’re going to show off more heirloom 

tomatoes,” Sam said. 

Although the menu is always 

evolving, some recipes are staples like 

the handmade fettuccini with tomato 

cream sauce and fresh basil. The dish 

is one of the restaurant’s best-sellers, 

and for good reason. The creamy sauce 

and pasta can be upgraded with choice 

of chicken, shrimp, scallops, fish or 

steak, or enjoyed as is. Although the 

food is Italian-inspired, the dishes 

aren’t greasy or overly heavy. Instead, 

they aim to satisfy. The menu also 

offers a variety of gluten-free items. 

“When you’re doing Italian right, the 

way it should be, it’s actually very light 

and lean,” Kiley said. “You’re cooking 

with olive oil, fresh spices [and] the 

best ingredients you can find.” 

Taverna offers craft cocktails that 

mirror the food by using only a few of 

the best ingredients to let the flavors 

shine. The menu starts with classic 

craft cocktails and puts a spin on 

each drink to create a beverage that’s 

balanced and compliments the fare. 

Sam’s favorite cocktail, the Dillion’s 

Cup, uses Dillon’s Gin, Pimm’s No.1, 

cucumber, lemon juice, house-made 

ginger syrup and soda. The flavors 

come together to create a light, 

refreshing cocktail that can be enjoyed 

any time of year. 

When it comes to wines, Kiley 

wanted to showcase a list that has a 

little something for everyone. 

“I picked really eclectic wines from 

all around the world with a focus on 

Italy,” Kiley said. “We tried to make 

the list playful. There’s a really diverse 

price point. This is not a list you have to 

spend a lot of money on to get a really 

great product from. You can spend $30 

and get a really amazing, fun bottle 

from Italy or Greece, or you can spend 

$80 — either way you’re assured the 

quality is really good.” 

As for working together, the couple 

wouldn’t have it any other way. 

“We both complement the business 

in different ways. We both have our 

strengths and weaknesses, and they 

make up for where the other person’s 

is,” Kiley said. “There are areas of 

the business that are definitely more 

[Sam’s] train, and areas that are 

definitely more mine. I think that 

we see eye-to-eye on the overall 

philosophy of how we want to run our 

staff and our business.” 

Again, at Taverna, it’s all about 

balance. 

Taverna 


(904) 398-3005 


Facebook.com/TavernaSanMarco 

@tavernasanmarco


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Best Bank/Credit Union 

VyStar Credit Union 


(904) 777-6000 

vystarcu.org 

VyStar Credit Union is the largest 

credit union headquartered in 

Northeast Florida. VyStar now serves 

more than 520,000 members with 

assets totaling more than $6.1 billion. 

VyStar membership is open to anyone 

who lives or works in 21 Northeast to 

Central Florida counties. 

Best Accountant/CPA 

Susan Carter CPA, P.A. 

590 Wells Road #4, Orange Park 32073 

(904) 213-7743 

susancartercpa.com 

Susan Carter CPA, P.A. is an 

innovative firm of the future 

specializing in Individual and 

Corporate Taxes, Virtual CFO 

Services, Estates and Trusts, Tax 

Planning, IRS Issues and Audits, 

Accounting, and QuickBooks. The 

team takes a holistic approach to 

help their clients save money, make 

better decisions, and plan for the 

future. They provide professional, 

passionate, and personalized 

services to every client. Susan Carter 

CPA, P.A. is “Your Tax Pro and Virtual 

CFO!” 

Best Senior/Assisted Living 

Facility 

Taylor Residences 

6601 Chester Ave., Jacksonville 32217 

(904) 636-0142 

taylor-residences.org 

Taylor Residences is honored 

to be named 2016 Bold City Best 

Senior Living Facility! Taylor 

Residences serves the community 

by providing care through senior 

living apartments, assisted living and 

skilled nursing facilities. Thank You, 

Jacksonville! 

Best Home Community/ 

Development 

The Palms at Nocatee by Dream 

Finders Homes, LLC. 

Dream Finders Office: 360 Corporate Way 

Orange Park 32073 

(904) 644-7670 

dreamfindershomes.com 

Dream Finders Homes is the 

largest privately held home builder 

in the nation. With more than 50 

communities nationwide, they pride 

themselves on offering excellent 

quality at the best price. The Palms at 

Nocatee is one of their most desired 

communities in the Northeast Florida 

region, offering both single-family 

homes and townhomes. The Palms at 

Nocatee is sure to meet the needs of 

any buyer! 

Best Mortgage Company 

Debbie Thomas at GSF Mortgage 

3503 S. Kernan Blvd., Suite 2 


(904) 537-8336 

debrathomas.gogsf.com 

Debbie Thomas is a loan officer with 

GSF Mortgage. She truly enjoys her 

industry, and to her nothing is more 

rewarding than assisting a customer 

with one of the biggest financial 

decisions of their life. She gives her 

customers confidence and a clear 

understanding of the mortgage process 

from beginning to end. Whatever 

your mortgage needs, Thomas can 

assist you in finding the right financial 

product. 

Best Local Builder (builds only 

in these counties: Duval, St. 

Johns, Clay, Nassau or Flagler) 

SEDA New Homes 

(904) 394-5300 

SEDAnewhomes.com 

For 34 years, SEDA has been 

building homes for thousands of 

First Coast families. By striving to be 

the best, SEDA has grown to be one 

of the largest locally owned home


builders in Northeast Florida. They 

currently have new homes for sale in 

Duval, St. Johns and Nassau counties, 

with a new, large community in Clay 

County coming soon. In addition to 

its communities, SEDA is one of the 

few builders who will build their floor 

plan on your lot. 

Health & 

Well-being 

Best Chiropractic Practice 

Dynamic Health and Chiropractic 

4000 St. Johns Ave., #35 Jacksonville 32205 

(904) 236-4619 

dynamichealthandchiropractic.com 

Thank you from all of us at 

Dynamic Health and Chiropractic! We 

appreciate the support as we continue 

to serve the people of Jacksonville. 

Best Doctor 

Dr. Oliver Perez - Advantage 

Dermatology 

1514 Nira St., Jacksonville 32207 

(904) 387-4991 

advantagederm.com 

The staff at Advantage Dermatology 

prides themselves on excellence 

and is devoted to delivering the best 

patient care available. From cosmetic, 

to medical, to surgical dermatology, 

their office is well-quipped to treat 

a broad spectrum of dermatological 

needs. Advantage Dermatology wants 

to thank Jacksonville for voting them 

2016 Best Dermatology Practice, Best 

Medical Spa, and their very own Dr. 

Oliver Perez as Best Doctor. 

Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice 

Dr. Clayman's Plastic Surgery 

Center 

2 Shircliff Way, Suite 200, Jacksonville 32204 

jacksonvilleplasticsurgerycenter.com 

Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery 

specializes in all aspects of cosmetic 

plastic surgery. 

Best Podiatrist/Foot Comfort 

Specialist 

Foot Solutions 

4126 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach 32250 

(904) 247-0460 

footsolutions.com/jacksonvillebeach 

Foot Solutions is a leading 

international retailer specializing 

in personalized assessments, 

stylish high-performance footwear, 

custom-fitted, custom-crafted arch 

supports, and accessories designed 

to help individuals live pain-free and 

comfortably. Thank you Jacksonville 

for voting Foot Solutions Best 

Shoe Store and Best Foot Comfort 

Specialist two years in a row! 

Best Urgent Care 

St. Vincent's First Care Walk-In 

Express Clinic 


firstcareexpress.com 

St. Vincent’s First Care Walk-In 

Express Clinic provides patients 

treatment of common ailments and 

minor emergency conditions. 

Best Physical Therapy/ 

Rehabilitation Center 

Brooks Rehab 


brooksrehab.org 

Brooks Rehabilitation centers 

empower patients to achieve their 

highest level of recovery through 

expert care and world-class 

rehabilitation solutions. 

Best Dental Practice 

Doctors Lake Family Dental 

1665 Eagle Harbor Parkway E. 

Fleming Island 32003 

(904) 637-4422 

doctorslakefamilydental.com 

Doctors Lake Family Dental would 

like to say, “From the bottom of


our hearts, thank you. We are truly 

humbled and grateful to be voted as the 

2016 Bold City Best Dental Practice!” 

Whether you need a simple exam and 

cleaning, or are interested in more 

advanced restorative service, Doctors 

Lake Family Dental’s doctors have the 

kindness and knowledge to provide the 

dental care you and your entire family 

desire. 

Best Dermatology Practice 

Advantage Dermatology 


(904) 387-4991 


The staff at Advantage Dermatology 

prides themselves on excellence 

and is devoted to delivering the best 

patient care available. From cosmetic, 

to medical, to surgical dermatology, 

their office is well-quipped to treat 

a broad spectrum of dermatological 

needs. Advantage Dermatology wants 





Best Eye Care Practice 

Florida Eye Specialists 


(904) 564-2020 

floridaeyespecialists.com 

Florida Eye Specialists would like 

to thank its patients and staff for 

helping make them 2016 Best Eye 

Care Practice. Florida Eye Specialists 

has been, and will continue to be, 

committed to excellence in eye care, 

and looks forward to continuing to 

serve the Jacksonville area. 

Best Hearing Aid Professional 

Clear Ear Hearing Solutions 

4006 3rd Street S., Jacksonville Beach 32250 

(904) 247-4327 

clearearjax.com 

Clear Ear Hearing Solutions takes 

pride in helping the community 

hear clearer and understand speech 

better. Clear Ear offers the most 

advanced hearing aid technology 

in the industry and the best service 

after sale guarantee anywhere. Clear 

Ear wants to thank Jacksonville for 

voting the company Best Hearing Aid 

Professionals two years in a row! 

Best Medical Spa 

Advantage Dermatology 


(904) 387-4991 


The staff at Advantage 

Dermatology prides themselves 

on excellence and is devoted to 

delivering the best patient care 

available. From cosmetic, to medical, 

to surgical dermatology, their office 

is well-quipped to treat a broad 

spectrum of dermatological needs. 

Advantage Dermatology wants to 

thank Jacksonville for voting them 




Best Weight Loss Center 

Metabolic Research Centers, 

Weight Loss Specialists 


(904) 674-8188 

emetabolic.com 

Metabolic Research Centers have 

been serving Jacksonville for nearly 30 

years. With more than 100 locations 

nationwide, MRC serves a diverse 

clientele with weight loss needs just as 

diverse. With varied tools and plans 

to meet the needs of clients of all ages, 

medical conditions and lifestyles, 

MRC knows that a "one size fits all" 

approach is not the answer. Whether 

you have 20 pounds to lose or 200, 

the staff at MRC will get to the root 

cause, and customize a plan to meet 

your specific needs ensuring that your 

weight is managed for good, not just 

for now. Tried the rest? Call MRC and 

come to the best! 

Best Orthodontic Practice 

Joy Orthodontics 


joyorthodontics.com 

Joy Orthodontics wants to thank the 

city of Jacksonville for supporting it as


Bold City Best Orthodontic Practice 

for the second year in a row. The staff 

looks forward to enthusiastically 

greeting old friends as well as new 

ones over the coming year. Choose Joy 

and you've chosen Jacksonville's most 

respected center for orthodontic care. 

Best Orthopedic Practice 

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute 

1325 San Marco Blvd., Suite 102 


(904) JOI-2000 

joi.net 

Thank you so much for voting for 

JOI. We Are Jacksonville’s Orthopaedic 

Institute. 

Best Pediatric Practice 

Angel Kids Pediatrics 


(904) 224-5437 

myangelkids.com 

Angel Kids Pediatrics is a medical 

pediatrician clinic with six locations in 


Photo provided by Hot Spot Power Yoga 

Hot Spot Power Yoga offers power yoga classes for individuals to get a great 

physical workout as well as stress relief from the daily demands of life. 

Best Veterinary Practice 

St. Bernard’s Animal Hospital 

11740-1 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville 32223 

(904) 677-4430 

stbah.com 

We at St. Bernard's Animal Hospital 

would like to say a huge thank you to 

our amazing clients, and our supportive 

family and friends for selecting our 

animal hospital as the Bold City Best 

Veterinary Practice. St. Bernard's 

Animal Hospital is honored to hold 

the title of Bold City Best Veterinary 

Practice for the second year in a row! 

Best Fitness Center/Gym 

Orangetheory Fitness 


orangetheoryfitness.com 

Orangethoery Fitness wants to 

thank Jacksonville for making it 

the Bold City's Best Fitness Center 

and New Business. Orangetheory 

is committed to providing the best 

workout in the country with a passion 

for fitness and health. Keep it Orange, 

Jacksonville! 

Best Yoga Studio 

Hot Spot Power Yoga 


(904) 238-3011 

hotspotpoweryoga.com 

Hot Spot Power Yoga is a heated yoga 

studio offering primarily power yoga 

classes for individuals to get a great 

physical workout as well as stress relief 

from the daily demands of life. The 

poses and the pace of the class are for 

all levels from beginner to intermediate. 

Your practice offers amazing results 

like increased strength and flexibility, a 

clear mind, and a more positive outlook 

on life. Join this amazing community to 

be your best self!


Photo provided by Indulgence Dance Studio 

Indulgence Dance Studio offers a complete program of Hip Hop, Jazz/Lyrical, 

Ballet, Tap and Majorette for young adolescent dancers ages 5 to 18. 

Best Pilates Studio 

Everbalance Wellness Studio 

5298 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville 32225 

(904) 304-2886 

myeverbalance.com 

Everbalance Wellness Studio 

provides all levels of Pilates practice 

and training. Known for their barre 

and yoga classes, participants can feel 

increased strength and flexibility while 

lowering stress levels. Everbalance’s 

highly trained and motivated 

instructors will help you realize your 

fitness goals. 

Best Dance Studio 

Indulgence Dance Studio 

121 E. 8th St., Suite 14, Jacksonville 32206 

(904) 694-4055 

indulgencedancestudio.com 

The Indulgence Dance Studio 

offers a complete program of Hip


Hop, Jazz/Lyrical, Ballet, Tap and 

Majorette for young adolescent dancers 

ages 5-18. The Studio is dedicated 

to bringing quality and affordable 

dance instruction to Jacksonville. 

Although there are many active and 

dedicated dance teams already located 

in Jacksonville, there are not actual 

dance studios — where individuals 

can expand their knowledge of dance 

and enjoy being with other people 

of like interests — like Indulgence 

Dance Studio. Contact owner Iesha 

Williams for more information: 

Indulgencedancestudio@yahoo.com. 

Home & 

Professional 

Services 

Best Air Conditioning/Heating 

Service 

Snyder Heating & Air Conditioning 

Jacqueline.Persandi@jacksonville.com 

Each one of RPM Automotive's 10 service centers provides complete 

maintenance and repairs for all vehicle makes and models. 


(904) 647-1975 

snyderac.com 

The professionals at Snyder Heating 

& Air Conditioning don’t just handle 

simple fixes, but, rather, offer an array 

of expertise for any heating and air 

conditioning need. From maintenance 

and repair, to service, instillation 

and increasing customers’ energyefficiency, 

Snyder technicians are 

trained to handle it all! 

Best Auto Repair Shop 

RPM Automotive 


rpmautomotive.com 

In the last two decades, RPM has 

expanded to 10 locations serving 

communities throughout Northeast 

Florida. Each service center provides 

the care and customer service you’d 

expect from a neighborhood auto 

repair shop with the resources and 

technology of a national dealership. 

The independent automotive service 

center provides complete maintenance 

and repairs for all vehicle makes and 

models. One of the many advantages 

of trusting your cars to the Automotive 

Service Excellence-certified 

technicians at RPM is the convenience 

of a one-stop shop for all your family’s 

auto needs. 

Best Carpet Cleaning Company 

First Coast Home Pros 

8775 Arlington Expressway, Suite 101 


(904) 383-7721 

firstcoasthomepros.com 

First Coast Home Pros cleans homes 

from top to bottom, inside and out.


Customers can take advantage of 

teams of specialists in carpet cleaning, 

grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, 

pressure washing and more. First 

Coast Home Pros makes it their goal 

to be the best service company you’ve 

ever invited to your home. 

Best Car Wash/Detail Service 

Charles and George’s Car Wash 


(904) 384-3331 

charlesandgeorgescarwash.com 

Charles and George’s Car Wash 

thanks you for voting them Bold City’s 

Best Car Wash and Detail Service. 

Family owned and operated since 

1980, they have three locations in 

Jacksonville including Roosevelt 

Boulevard, Park Avenue and Cassat 

Avenue. 

Best Caterer 

Chef’s Garden Catering & Events 

3732 Mente St., Jacksonville 32207 

(904) 399-4449 

chefsgardenjacksonville.com 

The Chef’s Garden Catering & Events 

is an off-premise catering and event 

planning company that specializes 

in corporate, social and wedding 

catering. 

Best Dry Cleaners 

Oceanside Cleaners 


(904) 642-6177 

oceansidecleaners.com 

Oceanside Cleaners is honored to 

be voted Bold City Best Dry Cleaner! 

Valued customers and friends like 

these are the foundation to their 

success. For more than 25 years, the 

family owned and operated business 

has been providing dry cleaning and 

laundry services to the First Coast. 

Oceanside Cleaners takes pride in 

serving their customers with care and 

respect.


Best Flooring Store 

The Flooring Store Jacksonville 

6139 103rd St., Jacksonville 32210 

(904) 549-6955 

flooringstorejacksonville.com 

Thank you for voting the Flooring 

Store Jacksonville No.1! The Flooring 

Store believes that a family-ownedand-operated 

business is the best way 

to assure quality in both product and 

customer service. That’s why, for over 

25 years, Jacksonville has turned to the 

Flooring Store for the best products, 

service and price in North Florida. The 

staff at the Flooring Store understands 

how difficult it can be to find just 

the right flooring for your home or 

business at just the right price, and 

they are here to help. 

Best Florist 

Kuhn Flowers 


(800) 458-5846, (904) 398-8601 

kuhnflowers.com 

Kuhn Flowers has been proudly 

serving Jacksonville since 1947. They 

are family owned 

and operated 

with locations 

serving the North 

Florida area. They 

are committed 

to offering only 

the finest floral 

arrangements 

and gifts, backed 

by service that 

is friendly and prompt. Because all 

of their customers are important, 

their professional staff is dedicated 

to making your experience a pleasant 

one. That is why they always go the 

extra mile to make your floral gift 

perfect. 

Best Hair Salon 

Sutra Salon 

320 9th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach 32250 

(904) 249-9292 

sutrasalon320.com 

Sutra Salon’s mission is to provide 

customers with exquisite taste and 

Sutra’s utmost desire for quality. 

Staff is committed to education and 

teamwork, and the salon continuously 

strives to provide a unique and 

comfortable atmosphere that 

exceeds all of their clients’ highest 

expectations. 

Best Landscaping Company 

Earth Works Landscape and 

Garden Center 


(904) 996-0712 

earthworksjax.com 

Earth Works is proud 

to be Bold City's Best 

Landscaping Company! 

Let Earth Works make 

the backyard your 

favorite room in the 

house. You no longer 

need to go to several 

different companies 

to achieve the look you want. Earth 

Works offers complete services from 

their initial consultation to the reality 

of your vision. Their services include: 

Landscape Architecture, Design and 

Installation, Hardscaping and Pavers, 

Landscape Lighting, Water Gardens, 

Irrigation and Drainage, Lawn 

Maintenance, Fertilization and Pest 

Control, Full Service Garden Center, 

and Total Pond Store. 

Best Law Firm 

Tyson and Denson, PLLC 

3109 Spring Glen Road, Suite 303 


(904) 330-0289 

Tyson and Denson, PLLC was 

established in 2015 when Attorney 

Joshua Tyson and Attorney Heather 

Mayer joined forces to help clients 

looking for passionate representation. 

Their main focus of law practice 

includes family law (divorces, child 

custody, child support, name changes, 

guardianship and adoptions), criminal 

law, DUI and traffic citations (both 

criminal and civil). Tyson and Denson 

offers free consultations. 

Best Lawn Service 

Peninsular Pest Control Service 

2609 Phyllis St., Jacksonville 32204 

(904) 389-3491 

crittergitter.com


It is Peninsular Pest Control’s goal 

to keep your lawn looking its best with 

a balanced fertilization and insect 

control program. Peninsular’s trained 

professionals use state-of-the-art 

materials which are in compliance 

with the Florida Green Industries 

“Best Management Practices for the 

Protection of Water Resources in 

Florida.” 

Best Nail Salon 

Zimmiz Hair Designers, Inc. 

282 Solano Road, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 

(904) 285-0503 

At Zimmiz Hair Designers we treat 

you like family and make you look like 

a star. We are experts in the art and 

science of hair and nail care. 

Best Painting Service 

The Painting Craftsmen 

8775 Arlington Expressway, Suite 103 


(904) 507-5700 

paintingcraftsmen.com 

The Painting Craftsmen consists 

of highly skilled professionals who 

are committed to providing you 

with an unsurpassed level of service 

with the highest standard of care. 

The company takes pride in its level 

of craftsmanship, technique and 

expertise. 

Best Pest Control 

Peninsular Pest Control Service 

2609 Phyllis St., Jacksonville 32204 

(904) 389-3491 

crittergitter.com 

Peninsular Pest Control, the “Critter 

Gitter,” has been providing pest control 

services to North Florida homes, 

businesses and health care facilities 

since 1954. Peninsular’s service 

technicians are bonded professionals, 

trained to provide you with the specific 

treatment that you need for your 

particular pest problems, both inside 

and outside. 

Best Pet Groomer 

Fluffy Cuts 


(904) 372-7295 

fluffycuts.com 

Fluffy Cuts loves and cares for your 

pet in an open salon with limited 

cage time. The groomer strives for a 

low-stress, enjoyable experience in 

a business that is locally-owned and 

family-run. 

Best Pet Sitting Service 

Bad to the Bone Pet Care 

6112 Maggie's Circle, Jacksonville 32244 

(904) 624-5394 

badtothebonepetcare.com 

Bad to the Bone Pet Care wants 

Photo provided by Fluffy Cuts 

Fluffy Cuts wins Best Pet Groomer for the second year in a row in the Bold City 

Best contest.


Photo provided by Pet Paradise 

At Pet Paradise, pets can cool off in the signature bone-shaped pool. 

to thank the Bold City for voting 

them Best Pet Sitting Service in 

Jacksonville! Bad to the Bone will 

run specials through their website, 

badtothebonepetcare.com, to show the 

city their appreciation. 

Best Pet Boarding 

Pet Paradise 

5140 University Blvd. W., Jacksonville 32216 

(904) 396-7529 

petparadise.com 

Pet Paradise is an upscale pet 

boarding, day camp and grooming 

company. Its mission is to provide a 

safe, clean and fun environment for 

your pet. 

Best Interior Designer 

C&K Design Partners 

11 East Forsyth St., Jacksonville 32202 

(904) 304-9499 

ckdesignpartners.com 

C&K Design Partners is a fullservice 

home staging service. C&K 

Design Partners has established a 

reputation for being purveyors of 

elegance and modernity. 

Best Photographer 

Jax Virtual Tours by David 

Youngblood 

jaxvirtualtours.com 

David Youngblood is the new owner 

of Jax Virtual Tours. He brings his 

talents of aerial photography and 

graphics editing to Jax Virtual Tours. 

Best Plumber 

Rolland Reash Plumbing 

11606 Columbia Park Drive E. 


(904) 260-7059 

rollandreashplumbing.com, plumberinjax.com 

Rolland Reash Plumbing thanks 

Jacksonville for voting us 2016 Bold 

City Best Plumber. Rolland Reash sets 

high plumbing standards and strives 

to meet our clients needs as quickly 

and efficiently as possible. 

Best Pool Service and Care 

Pinch A Penny 


pinchapenny.com 

Thank you Jacksonville for voting 

Pinch A Penny the Best Pool Service 

and Care! With more than 40 years 

of experience, and 230 stores strong, 

Pinch A Penny is proud to serve you. 

Best Tattoo Shop - TIE 

Hold the Line Tattoo 

10230 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 10 


(904) 683-8524 

holdthelinetattoo.com 

Hold the Line Tattoo is open Tuesday 

to Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and 

Friday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 

complete custom shop offers a variety 

of services including cover-ups. Walkins 

are welcome. 

Inksmith & Rogers


Photo provided by Hold the Line Tattoo 

Hold the Line Tattoo is a complete custom tattoo shop, offering a variety of 

services including cover-ups. 


inksmithtattoo.com 

With five locations in Northeast 

Florida, Inksmith & Rogers specializes 

in realistic, Japanese, American 

traditional, intense color and portrait 

tattoos. 

Best Wedding Planner 

Coastal Coordinating 

100 Mission Woods Way St. Augustine 32084 

(904) 463-0423 

coastalcoordinating.com 

Coastal 

Coordinating 

plans events 

from coast to 

coast. They 

specialize in all 

weddings and give you peace of mind 

that every detail of your day will be 

perfect. Contact Coastal Coordinating 

for a complimentary consultation! 

Best Child Care Facility 

Pampered Prodigy Early Learning 

Center 

521 West Ashley St., Jacksonville 32202 

(904) 723-1454 

pamperedprodigy.org 

Pampered Prodigy Early Learning 

Center is downtown Jacksonville's 

newest preschool, which opened in 

March 2015. Its mission is to provide 

the community which it serves with 

the very best in pre-school childcare 

serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The 

program design impacts the “wholechild” 

through age appropriate 

practices; well-defined curricula; 

creative arts to include music, dance 

and sign-language; and a grow-fit 

nutrition program. For a closer looks at 

its program, visit pamperedprodigy.org. 

Best Storage Facility 

Atlantic Self Storage 


atlanticselfstorage.com 

Atlantic Self Storage wants to 

thank Jacksonville for voting them 

Best Storage Facility in Northeast 

Florida. Atlantic Self Storage has 

been serving the community since 

1979, and the storage solutions they 

offer accommodate both personal 

and business storage with climate 

controlled units, drive-up access 

units and vehicle parking. With more 

than 40 locations serving Northeast 

Florida, there should always be an 

Atlantic Self Storage near you! 

Best Transportation Service 

(Taxi/Car/Limo) 

SuperShuttle of Jacksonville 

Reservations: (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826) 

supershuttle.com/locations/jacksonvillejax 

SuperShuttle wants to thank 

all of the Bold City Best voters for 

choosing them as the city’s preferred 

transportation service. SuperShuttle 

services more than 80 airports in 

the U.S., and is still growing because 

of customers like you. Don't forget 

to download the app to earn airline 

rewards, and meet and track your 

driver for the best experience with 

SuperShuttle. 

Photo provided by Atlantic Self Storage 

Atlantic Self Storage has more than 40 locations in Northeast Florida with 

climate-controlled units, drive-up access and vehicle parking. 

Best Roofer 

Quality Discount Roofing 

3481 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville 32257 

(904) 396-5000 

qualitydiscountroofing.com 

Quality Discount Roofing LLC 

is a commercial and residential 

roofer servicing Jacksonville 

and the surrounding counties, 

including Nassau, Clay and St. Johns. 

Quality Discount Roofing installs 

shingles made by industry leaders 

CertainTeed, GAF, IKO and Ownes 

Corning, in addition to metal roofing.


Schedule an appointment today and 

one of their professional estimators 

will help you choose the best new 

roof for your home. Quality Discount 

Roofing is, “Your Trusted Friend in the 

Roofing Business.” 

Best Home Improvement/ 

Repair Service 

Mr. Handyman Serving Greater 

Jacksonville 

675 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park 32073 

(904) 579-1010 

mrhandyman.com/greater-jacksonville 

Mr. Handyman was voted Bold 

City Best because they’ve redefined 

the home-improvement experience. 

Mr. Handyman provides live answers 

to all calls, scheduled appointment 

times, on-time arrival, clean up 

when done, and backs all work with 

a guarantee. Mr. Handyman said, 

“We’re Bold City Best because there’s 

simply no one like us!” Check out their 

online reviews to learn more, or call to 

discuss your specific needs. 

Best Mobile Device Repair Shop 

10,000 Cellphones 


10000cellphones.com 

Since 2003, 10,000 Cellphones has 

provided its customers with a long 

warranty and honest-to-goodness 

customer care. 

Best Music School 

Great Scott Music Academy 



(904) 538-0038 

greatscottmusicacademy.com 

Great Scott Music Academy has 

been providing music lessons to 

students of all ages and skill levels 

for more than five years. During this 

time, they have built a reputation on 

helping their students exceed their 

music education goals, whatever they 

may be. Each day, their highly trained 

professional instructors help students 

prepare for admission or scholarship 

auditions, compose music for a band, 

or just take steps toward learning basic 

Photo provided by Love a Bridal Boutique 

Located in the heart of Jacksonville Beach, Love carries a wide variety of bridal 

gowns, from beachy-boho and glitzy-glam to classic and traditional. 

instrumentation. What sets them apart 

is that they are experts at enhancing 

their students' skills with fun, 

interactive sessions that are tailored to 

help them achieve their goals. 

Best Tutoring Service 

Tutoring Club of Jacksonville 


(904) 268-8556 

tutoringclub.com/jacksonvillefl 

The Tutoring Club of Jacksonville 

is the perfect tutoring solution for 

students of all academic levels, 

kindergarten through 12th grade. 

Tutoring Club offers individualized 

instruction with enthusiastic tutors 

through its exclusive TutorAid 

programs for math help; reading and 

English help; writing; SAT and ACT 

prep; study skills; homework help; and 

more. For more information, call (904) 

268-8556 or visit tutoringclub.com/ 

jacksonvillefl. 

Best Home Organizer 

Tailored Living Featuring Premier 

Garage 

11651 Central Parkway, Suite 112 


(904) 645-0885 

Since 2005, Tailored Living 

Featuring Premier Garage has helped 

more than 5,000 homeowners in 

Northeast Florida transform their 

garage and closets into attractive, 

organized spaces. They are the largest 

whole home organization company 

with more installations than any other 

local company in Jacksonville. 

Shops of Jax 

Best Antique Shop 

Eco Relics 

106 Stockton St., Jacksonville 32204 

(904) 330-0074 

ecorelics.com 

Eco Relics is committed to supplying 

you with antiques, architectural 

remnants, custom creations and 

unique home building supplies. Eco 

Relics puts the finishing touches on 

their custom wood shop; if you’re 

looking for that perfect piece, Eco 

Relics will bring your design ideas to 

life! 

Best Boutique 

Love a Bridal Boutique 

434 3rd St. North, Jacksonville Beach 32250 

(904) 242-9800 

lovebridalboutique.com 

Love has been open in the heart 

of beautiful Jacksonville Beach since 

2007. The boutique strives to provide 

each bride with a personalized, 

exciting experience in a laid-back, 

comfortable environment. Carrying 

a wide variety of bridal gowns from 

beachy-boho and glitzy-glam to classic 

and traditional, Love enjoys helping 

brides with any wedding style.


Best Children’s Store 

Once Upon a Child 


onceuponachildjaxnorth.com 

Once Upon a Child is the nation’s 

leading buyer and seller of new 

and gently used children’s clothes, 

furniture, equipment and toys. They 

pay cash the same day for your kid’s 

stuff that is in great condition. Their 

four locations in Jacksonville are open 

seven days a week. 

Best Furniture Store 

Ashley HomeStore 


(904) 880-5860 

ashleyfurniture.com 

A portion of every purchase made 

at your local Ashley HomeStore goes 

back into the community. We love our 

community and we love our customers. 

Visit your local showroom today and 

you'll see why Ashley continues to be 

the top furniture brand in the world and 

why your local Ashley HomeStores have 

furnished almost one in every three 

homes in Jacksonville! 

Best Garden Shop/Nursery 

Earth Works Landscape and 

Garden Center 


(904) 996-0712 

earthworksjax.com 

Earth Works is excited to be voted 

as Bold City Best Garden Center. 

Customers can stop by and stroll 

through their one-of-a-kind garden 

showroom today. Earth Works' 

friendly, knowledgeable staff is here to 

help you with all your exterior design 

needs. Whether you are a gardening 

enthusiast or you simply want to 

beautify your outdoor space, their 

Garden Center has what you need. 

From beautiful palms, trees, shrubs, 

flowers and veggies to a huge selection 

of pottery, fountains, garden art, pond 

supplies and much more, Earth Works 

has something for everyone. 

Best Grocery Store 

Publix 


publix.com 

For more than 85 years, Publix has 

been the premier food retailer the 

Photo provided by Grassroots Natural Market 

Grassroots Natural Market is a local, independent and family-owned natural 

foods market that has been serving the Jacksonville community for almost 10 

years. 

community knows and loves. They 

are the largest and fastest-growing 

employee-owned supermarket chain 

in the United States. 

Best Hardware Store 

Ace Hardware 


acehardware.com 

Each Ace Hardware Store is a familyowned 

local business that offers 

personal relationships with customers. 

Ace stores have a wide variety of paint, 

lawn and garden, tools, local niche 

services and virtually anything you’ll 

ever need to fix, repair and maintain 

your home. Getting help at Ace is like 

going to your neighbor. 

Best Health Food Store 

Grassroots Natural Market 


(904) 384-4474 

thegrassrootsmarket.com 

Grassroots Natural Market wants 


Best Health Food Store in the 2016 

Bold City Best contest! Grassroots feels 

it is truly an honor to be included, 

and looks forward to their 10-year 

anniversary serving the community as 

a local, independent and family-owned 

natural foods market. 

Most Unique Shop 

Eco Relics 


(904) 330-0074 

ecorelics.com 









life! 

Best E-Cig/Vapor Store 

All Day Vape 

4195 Southside Blvd. #101, Jacksonville 32216 

(904) 524-8792 

facebook.com/TheAllDayVape 

All Day Vape is Jacksonville's 

premier vape and e-cigarette 

superstore with friendly, 

knowledgeable and respectful staff 

members ready to assist you. Current 

and previous smokers will find 

the largest variety of high-quality 

e-cigarettes and MODs in North 

Florida, a huge selection of more than 

200 e-liquids, and other vape products 

and accessories. 

Best Jewelry Store 

Global Diamonds 

4870 Big Island Drive, Suite 1 

Jacksonville 32246


(904) 515-5959 

globaldiamondsusa.com 

Global Diamonds wants to thank 

Jacksonville for voting them as 

Bold City Best Jewelry Store! Global 

Diamonds is honored to be a part of 

your most important life celebrations, 

and revolutionizing the way you 

buy diamonds and fine jewelry in 

Jacksonville. 

Best Liquor Store 

Broudy's Liquors 

Broudy’s Fine Wine and Spirits 


broudys.com 

Broudy’s Fine Wine and Spirits 

offers wine, beer and liquor, as well 

as delivery service in Fleming Island, 

Jacksonville Beach, Fruit Cove and St. 

Augustine. 

Best Mall/Shopping Center 

St. Johns Town Center 

4663 River City Drive, Jacksonville 32246 

(904) 998-7156 

Photo provided by Green Acres Sporting Goods 

Green Acres Sporting Goods has been serving the Jacksonville community 

for more than 45 years, selling premium sporting goods for the outdoorsman 

including firearms, archery, fishing equipment and accessories. 

simon.com/mall/st-johns-town-center 

St. Johns Town Center represents 

the heart of shopping and dining in 

Jacksonville. The outdoor lifestyle mall 

is home to 150 stores, many exclusive 

in the market, including Dillard’s, 

Apple, Pottery Barn and Nordstrom, as 

well as shops in the palm-lined streets 

of the luxury collection such as Louis 

Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Mayors. 

Best Pawn Shop 

Mayport Gun and Pawn 

2294 Mayport Road, Suite 25 

Atlantic Beach 32233 

(904) 853-5971 

Mayport Gun and Pawn is located 

in Atlantic Beach. The shop sells guns 

and gun accessories, jewelry, bulletproof 

vests and much more. 

Best Gun Shop 

Green Acres Sporting Goods 

8774 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville 32221 

(904) 786-5166 

jaxgreenacres.com 

Green Acres Sporting Goods 

is a family-owned, full-service 

premium sporting goods store for 

the outdoorsman. It sells firearms, 

archery, fishing equipment and 

accessories. The store also includes a 

full-time gunsmith, and archery and 

fishing pro shops. Green Acres has 

been serving Jacksonville for more 

than 45 years.


Photo provided by Divine Mercy House Thrift Store 

All proceeds from the Divine Mercy House Thrift Store are used to support 

Divine Mercy House, a residence and program for adult woman experiencing 

unsupported pregnancy. 

Best Gift Shop 

Avondale Gift Boutique 


(904) 387-9557 

agbjax.com 

Avondale Gift Boutique is a “must 

visit” gift shop amongst the Historic 

shops of Avondale. For more than 30 

years, Avondale Gift Boutique has 

been providing the Jacksonville and 

North Florida area with a wonderful 

selection of unique gift items for 

all the special people in your life … 

including you! 

Best Shoe Store 

Foot Solutions 


(904) 247-0460 

footsolutions.com/jacksonvillebeach 

Foot Solutions is a leading 

international retailer specializing 

in personalized assessments, 

stylish high-performance footwear, 

custom-fitted, custom-crafted arch 

supports, and accessories designed 

to help individuals live pain-free and 

comfortably. Thank you Jacksonville 

for voting Foot Solutions Best 

Shoe Store and Best Foot Comfort 

Specialist two years in a row! 

Best Thrift Shop 

Divine Mercy House Thrift Store 

11018 Old St Augustine Road, Suite 141 


divinemercyhouse.org 

Divine Mercy House Thrift Store 

wants to give a special thanks to all 

patrons and volunteers. All proceeds 

from the Divine Mercy House Thrift 

Store are used to support Divine Mercy 

House, a residence and program 

for adult woman experiencing 

unsupported pregnancy. For more 

information, visit divinemercyhouse. 

org. 

Best Vintage Shop 

Eco Relics 


(904) 330-0074 

ecorelics.com 









life! 

People, Faces & 

Places of Jax 

Best TV Anchor 

Tom Wills 

Tom Wills, News4Jax News Anchor, 

recently marked his 

40th anniversary with 

Channel 4 and, no, he 

has no plans to retire 

anytime soon. 

Best Radio 

Personality/Host 

Melissa Ross 

Melissa Ross is the host of WJCT's 

First Coast Connect, a one-hour 

radio call-in program featuring local 

newsmakers, civic and community 

leaders, arts, activities and more, 

along with spot news features and a 

weekly roundtable of local journalists. 

Listeners are 

invited to join 

the conversation 

Monday through 

Friday at 9 a.m. 

on 89.9 FM 

via: Twitter: @ 

MelissainJax, 

email: firstcoastconnect@wjct.org or 

comment on Facebook at First Coast 

Connect. 

Best Newspaper Reporter/ 

Columnist 

Mark Woods 

Mark Woods 

has been the 

Metro columnist 

for the Florida 

Times-Union and 

Jacksonville.com 

since 2003. He is 

also the author of 

Lassoing the Sun: 

A Year in America's 

National Parks.


Best Local 

Celebrity 

Tim Tebow 

Jacksonville 

native Tim 

Tebow is an 

American 

football 

quarterback. 

He is currently 

a free agent 

who has 

received attention for his athletic skills 

as well as public displays of religious 

faith, both on and off the field. 

Best Visionary of Jacksonville 

Wayne Wood 

Wayne Wood is the founder of 

Riverside Avondale Preservation and 

the Riverside Arts Market. 

Best Person in Public Office 

Lenny Curry 

City of Jacksonville 

117 W. Duval St., Suite 400, Jacksonville 32202 

(904) 630-3404 

COJ.net 

Best Local Sports Hero 

Tim Tebow 

Jacksonville native Tim Tebow is an 

American football quarterback. He is 

currently a free agent who has received 

attention for his athletic skills as well 

as public displays of religious faith, 

both on and off the field. 

Boldest Person 

of Jacksonville’s Past 

Jake Godbold 

Jake Maurice Godbold is an 

American politician of the Democratic 

Party. He served as mayor of 

Jacksonville from 1978 to 1987. 

Boldest Person 

of Jacksonville’s Present 

J.D. Blair – Mad Men Marketing 

301 E. Bay St., Suite 3, Jacksonville 32202 

madmenmarketinginc.com 

(904) 355-1766 

Mad Men Marketing is a full-service 

ad agency. J.D. Blair has been leading 

the creative strategy at Mad Men since 

2011. 

Best Place to Work — Large 

(100+ employees) 

D.R. Horton 

4220 Race Track Road, Jacksonville 32259 

(904) 421-4601 

drhorton.com/nfl 

D.R. Horton is America’s No. 

1 homebuilder. The name is 

synonymous with affordability 

and personalized service. With its 

expanded family of Express and 

Emerald brands, homebuyers are sure 

to find a home that suits their lifestyle 

and budget in one of D.R. Horton's 

many communities throughout 


Best Place to Work — Medium 

(25-99 employees) 

Corporate Traffic Logistics 


(904) 727-0051 

corporate-traffic.com 

At Corporate Traffic, never settle is 

more than a motto. It’s a quantifiable 

mentality that all its employees and 

partners employ to get clients the 

results they need. Corporate Traffic 

offers full-service logistics capabilities 

and a commitment to deliver solutions 

that are tailored to its clients. 

Best Place to Work — Small 

(less than 25 employees) 

Orangetheory Fitness 



Orangetheory Fitness Jacksonville is 

all about excellence, passion, integrity 

and community. Orangetheory’s 

staff and coaches are the best in the 

business. Working at Orangetheory 

Fitness is like working for a family 

that cares about fitness, healthy 

living, friendship and the Jacksonville 

community. It’s the best place to work 

because and it’s the best workout in the 

nation! 

Best New Business 

(as of Aug. 1, 2015) 

Orangetheory Fitness – Fleming 

Island 

1615 County Road 220, Fleming Island 32003 


Lenny Curry is the Mayor of the 

City of Jacksonville. Jacksonville 

is the largest city by land mass 

in the continental U.S., serving 

approximately 850,000 residents. 

Located in Duval County, City of 

Jacksonville leadership includes the 

mayor and a 19-member City Council. 

To learn more about the City of 

Jacksonville, visit COJ.net. 

Photos provided by the City of Jacksonville 

Mayor Lenny Curry has been in office 

since 2015. He’s also a two-time 

winner of Bold City Best Person in 

Public Office.


Orangethoery Fitness wants to 

thank Jacksonville for making it 

the Bold City's Best Fitness Center 

and New Business. Orangetheory 

is committed to providing the best 

workout in the country with a passion 

for fitness and health. Keep it Orange, 

Jacksonville! 

Best Private School — Primary 

Education 

Lighthouse Christian School 


lighthousechristianschool.net 

Lighthouse Christian School is a 

Christian school designed for the child 

who wants to attend, but academically 

can’t keep up. The school’s goal is to 

be the beacon of hope to show you the 

way. 

Best Private School — 

Secondary Education 

Lighthouse Christian School 


lighthousechristianschool.net 

Lighthouse Christian School is a 

Christian school designed for the child 

Photo provided by Lighthouse Christian School 

Lighthouse Christian School wins Best Private School for primary education and secondary education in the 2016 Bold City 

Best contest. 

who wants to attend, but academically 

can’t keep up. The school’s goal is to 

be the beacon of hope to show you the 

way. 

Photo provided by Lighthouse Christian School 

Lighthouse Christian School is a Christian school designed for the child who 

wants to attend, but academically can't keep up.

Bold City Best 2016

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