Weeks of voting have yielded the results of this year’s Ocala Magazine Best of the Best reader survey. From friendly, familiar faces to enthusiastic entrepreneurs, you voted for your favorites, and now we are happy to announce the noteworthy winners. Some of our most popular categories, along with newly introduced titles, made for some tough voting that thousands participated in. Without further ado, Ocala Magazine congratulates, and introduces to you, the 2013 Best of the Best Award winners.
Photography by Chris Redd
Best of Winners
Friendliest Professional
Angie Lewis of State Farm Insurance
Runner-Up
Tom Ingram of Gateway Bank
Best Pet Professional
Magnolia Animal Hospital
Runner-Up
Town & Country Animal Clinic
Best Party Planner
Ana Soler of The Wedding Architect
Runner-Up
Robyn Fannon of Holiday Inn Suites & Convention Center
Best Chef
Loring Felix of the Braised Onion
Runner-Up
Rick Allabaugh of The Ivy House
Best School Principal
Jane Ellsperman of Westport High
Runner-Up
Brent Carson of Forest High
Best City Employee
Greg Graham, Chief of Police
Runner-Up
Kent Guinn, Mayor
Best Caterer
Mojo’s Grill & Catering
Runner-Up
Sonny’s Barbecue
Best Tattoo Artist
Dan Loose of Fat Kats Artistry
Runner-Up
JD Kittell of Ocala Tattoo
Best Antiques
Wildwood Antique Mall
Runner-Up
Wagon Wheel Antique Mall
Best Boutique
Jezebel’s
Runner-Up
The Ivy House
Best Food & Restaurant Manager
Robert Huff of Mojo Grill
Runner-Up
Thomas Pestow of Stella’s Modern Pantry
Best Photographer
Sarah Miller of Pink Rae Photography
Runner-Up
Jim Jernigan of Jim Jernigan Studio
