St. Pete Beach Awards
In honor of the City’s 60th anniversary, we have decided to launch the St. Pete Beach Awards! This was the first of a yearly event that allows visitors and locals to cast their vote and choose the best businesses, people and places on St. Pete Beach.
Voting for the St. Pete Beach Awards
There were over 30 different categories that were up for awards. Nominations for the St. Pete Beach Awards began on January 1st and lasted through June 25th. More than 2,000 visitors and locals have voted and we are proud to announce the winners below.
St. Pete Beach Award Categories and Winners
Entertainment
Best Place to play bar games
Best Local Band
Best Local Cover Band
3.National Act
Best venue for live music
3.Shark Tales Waterfront Restaurant
Best Local Event
3.8th Ave Party Under The Lights
Best Wedding Venue
3.The TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
People & Places
Best Local Celebrity aka Mr. St. Pete Beach
Best Local Celebrity aka Ms. St. Pete Beach
Best Local Couple
1.Billy & Christy Agans
2.Susan & Evander Preston
3.Chris & Lisa Marone
Best Neighborhood
2.North Beach
3.Bella Vista
Best Local Instagrammer
1. Austin Piazza | @iAmAustinPiazza
Best Bartender (male)
1.Bill Pruitt | Jimmy B’s Beach Bar
2.Swig Dan | Swigwam Beach Bar
3.Frankie Depatie | Shark Tales Waterfront Restaurant
Best Bartender (female)
1.Darlene Flemming | Jimmy B’s Beach Bar
2.Breezy Classen | Undertow Beach Bar
Best Local Real Estate Agent
1.Kate Curry | Realty Resources
2.Melinda Pletcher | Fine Beach Homes
3.Krystal Arnold | Luxury & Beach Realty
Food & Drink
Best Restaurant on the Beach
2.Shark Tales Waterfront Restaurant
3.The Hurricane Seafood Restaurant
Best Italian Restaurant
2.Verducci’s Pizzeria Trattoria
Best Mexican Restaurant
2.Monarcas Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Best Seafood Restaurant
Best Late-Night Restaurant
3.Shark Tales Waterfront Restaurant
Best Breakfast
Best Sunday Brunch
Coldest Beer on the Beach
Best Bar on the Beach
Best Craft Beer Selection
Best Wings
3.Shark Tales Waterfront Restaurant
Best Burger
2.Boulevard Burgers & Tap House
3.Shark Tales Waterfront Restaurant
Best Pizza
3.Tuttorosso Pizzeria Napoletana
Best Waterfront Restaurant
1.Woody’s Waterfront Restaurant
2.Shark Tale’s Waterfront Restaurant
3.The Wharf Seafood Restaurant
Goods & Services
Best Clothing Boutique
Best Fishing Charter
Best Large Hotel (More than 50 rooms)
Best Small Hotel (Less than 50 rooms)
Best Non-Profit Organization
1.St. Pete Beach Support Our Troops
3.Gulf Beaches Historic Museum
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