{"id":218085,"date":"2026-04-03T23:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218085\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T23:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:31:14","slug":"fort-myers-beach-observer-readers-name-best-of-the-beach-awards-fort-myers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218085\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Myers Beach Observer readers name Best of the Beach awards &#8211; FORT MYERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com\/news\/community-news\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#13;<br \/>\n                                &#13;<br \/>\n                    \/Fort Myers Beach News                                                        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n            <\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6748-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dale and Barbara Renfro of Maryland enjoy some shrimp at Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>2 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5836-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant off Old San Carlos Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>3 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5842-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Spencer Bailey, of Vermont, with daughters Ella (left) and Evelyn at Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>4 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide_tall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766332210_257_LaniKaibusiness-630x840.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>One of the great dining views on Fort Myers Beach can be found on the balcony of Grace&#8217;s Trattoria at the Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach, which recently opened. Grace&#8217;s Trattoria was named best new restaurant in the 2026 Best of the Beach Awards and the Lani Kai Island Resort won best view. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>5 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide_tall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4677-630x840.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Whale won best sports bar, best wings and best bloody Mary . Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>6 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DocFordsphoto-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Doc Ford&#8217;s Rum Bar &amp; Grille won best burger in the 2026 Best of the Beach awards. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>7 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Interiors-Unlimited-1-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Caio Pessotti, co-owner of Interiors Unlimited, which won best flooring. <\/p>\n<p>8 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/San-Cap-Community-Bank-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sanibel Captiva Community Bank won best bank and best mortgage company. <\/p>\n<p>9 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Snug-Harbor-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Roxanne and Jason Jakaitis, partners in Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant, which won best restaurant, best seafood restaurant and best calamari. <\/p>\n<p>10 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/The-Beach-Bar-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Beach Bar co-owner Madeline Boyd with co-manager Matt Farrell. The Beach Bar won best beachfront bar.<\/p>\n<p>11 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fort-Myers-Beach-Womens-Club-2-1-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Fort Myers Beach Woman&#8217;s Club won best nonprofit organization.<\/p>\n<p>12 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Adventures-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Adventures won best fishing charter. <\/p>\n<p>13 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kathy-Nesbit-Real-Estate-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kathy Nesbit Real Estate won best property management. <\/p>\n<p>14 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alex-King-2-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alex King (at right) won best real estate agent. King operates the Alex King Group, which includes real estate agent Rita Murray (at left). <\/p>\n<p>15 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chamber-of-Commerce-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce won best community organization. From left to right are chamber staff members Laura Brady, Jess McDowell, Jacki Liszak, Doug McElheny, Cabo Jim Shueller<\/p>\n<p>16 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DPS-1100x733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Diversified Plumbing Services of SWFL won best plumbing contractor. Pictures is owner Elmer Edmonson and chief operating officer<br \/>\nAshleydawn Wells.<\/p>\n<p>17 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4123-1-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Coste Island Cuisine at DiamondHead Beach Resort. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>18 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4116-1-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Coste Island Cuisine at DiamondHead Beach Resort. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>19 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4118-1-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Coste Island Cuisine at DiamondHead Beach Resort. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>20 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4112-1-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Coste Island Cuisine at DiamondHead Beach Resort. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>21 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4163-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The DiamondHead Beach Resort was named best resort. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>22 \/ 22<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pinkshelloutside-1100x825.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina on Fort Myers Beach. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>            <a class=\"prev next_prev_slide\" onclick=\"plusSlides(-1)\"><\/a><br \/>\n            <a class=\"next next_prev_slide\" onclick=\"plusSlides(1)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            [expand]<\/p>\n<p>        close<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Each morning, Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant co-owner Nick Ruland brings in the newest catches from out in the Gulf to his Fort Myers Beach docks and heads over to Erickson &amp; Jensen Seafood to pick up the freshest pink gold Gulf shrimp in a routine that has helped make Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant the 2026 Best of the Beach restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of readers voted in the first Best of the Beach awards poll conducted by the Fort Myers Beach Observer online since before Hurricane Ian.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin readers chose Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant as not only the best restaurant on Fort Myers Beach, but also found the Old San Carlos Boulevard restaurant to be the best seafood restaurant, with the best calamari on Fort Myers Beach. <\/p>\n<p>For the calamari, Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant managing partner Peter Ennis credited Mary Ruland\u2019s calamari sauce recipe, which was first introduced at the Ruland\u2019s old restaurant The Fishmonger. <\/p>\n<p>Ennis credited all of the employees and partners of Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant in earning the Best of the Beach award for best restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can\u2019t say how proud that makes me and my partners feel,\u201d Ennis said. \u201cIt is an honor.\u201d Ennis said the entire staff works hard so that \u201cday in and day out we give the best possible service and hospitality for every customer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ennis gave special credit to Mr. Ruland, who is responsible for picking up the fresh seafood catches as they come by boat from out in the Gulf into harbor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf a boat is coming in, he jumps in his truck to unload that boat and he is cooking up stone crabs. You can\u2019t get more fresher than that,\u201d Ennis said.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Snugharborfront-400x300.jpg\"  alt=\"article image\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption\">Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>The most popular seafood dishes are red snapper, grouper, golden tile fish, and once in a while when available, swordfish. One of the specialties they offer is grouper wings. They use a tender part of the grouper to make the wings. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to the great food, Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant also benefits from its great location off Old San Carlos Boulevard with boat access to its docks. The restaurant can accommodate about 20 boats, Ennis said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are more and more boaters\u201d this season, he said. They are right next door to Moss Marina, which offers floating docks where boaters can also dock for the day if they want.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_3174-400x300.jpg\"  alt=\"article image\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption\">Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant managing partner Peter Ennis helps a boat dock at Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach. The docks at Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant can accommodate about 20 boats. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n<p>Also next door to Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant is Bayside Veterans Park, where free live music is offered every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Even though they didn\u2019t win best burger, Ennis said the burgers are so popular that they have customers who special trips by boat from as far as Estero just to pick one up. \u201cWe get a lot of compliments on that,\u201d Ennis said.<\/p>\n<p>The award for best burger went to Doc Ford\u2019s Rum Bar &amp; Grille. <\/p>\n<p>Ennis also is a partner in Wahoo Willie\u2019s, located under a tiki hut keeping customers nice and cool next door to Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant. Wahoo Willie\u2019s racked up four Best of the Beach awards, including best prime rib, best bar, best happy hour and best live music.<\/p>\n<p>Wahoo Willie\u2019s General Manager Bill Ignatti made the introduction of the prime rib one of the initiatives of the restaurant to customers. They offer the same sourced prime rib that Ignatti served when he worked at the iconic Fort Myers Beach restaurant Charley\u2019s Boat House Grill &amp; Wine Bar. There is a prime rib special every Wednesday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until it is gone. <\/p>\n<p>Wahoo Willie\u2019s is also known for its wide variety of seafood, burgers, sandwiches chicken kabobs, wings, half-price Tuesday pizza, and its Saturday and Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Live music has been a staple at Wahoo Willie\u2019s since its inception, with live musicians performing each day. The restaurant was one of the first businesses to open back up on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian, a miraculous six weeks after the storm flooded Old San Carlos Boulevard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wahooowners-470x288.jpeg\"  alt=\"article image\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption\">Wahoo Willies partners Peter Ennis (left) and Nick Ruland (right) with Wahoo Willies General Manager Bill Ignatti on the weekend of their opening off Old San Carlos Boulevard. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s hard to believe,\u201d Ennis said, when looking bat at how quickly Wahoo Willie\u2019s was back up and running. He credited the staff at Wahoo Willie\u2019s, along with assistance from the town government at the time, and volunteers with helping to get the business back up and running. \u201cPeople we didn\u2019t even know were coming and volunteering were helping for hours at a time in cleaning and moving chairs around to help get us ready,\u201d Ennis said.<\/p>\n<p>Ennis credited Fort Myers Beach musician Stephen Clark with helping to raise funds for local musicians at Wahoo Willie\u2019s after Hurricane Ian.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe really feel that working with the local musicians and being one of the first ones open after the hurricane, we have some loyal musicians along with our customers who follow the music,\u201d Ennis said. Clark recently joined with Wahoo Willie\u2019s and Snug Harbor Restaurant to help raise funds for local musician Frank Thomson after he had a heart attack. Thomson is expected to return to performing again at Wahoo Willie\u2019s on Saturday, April 11.<\/p>\n<p>For Wahoo Willie\u2019s, winning best bar and best happy hour it is not hard to see why. \u201cWe have an awesome atmosphere and staff,\u201d Ignatti said. The staff includes former longtime employees of former Fort Myers Beach staples like The Cottage Bar and Charley\u2019s. Wahoo Willie\u2019s has happy hour all day, every day starting from opening at 11 a.m. and ends when the bar closes. The bar closes at 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays. Wahoo Willie\u2019s closes at 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Drinks are moderately priced with domestic bottles at $4.50 and imported beers at $5.50. Well drinks and house wines go for $6. Martinis, frozen drinks and seltzer\u2019s are also popular, and its wide selection of other drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Ignatti said margaritas are the most popular drink. The bar also features big screen televisions carrying all the top sporting events. \u201cThe live music goes hand in hand with the games and the tiki,\u201d Ignatti said.<\/p>\n<p>Ignatti said this has been a good season for Wahoo Willie\u2019s. \u201cThere are definitely more people on the beach this year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ennis also is a partner in the management of Smokin\u2019 Oyster Brewery, which he helped reopen with Ruland and partner Hank Leitnaker. Smokin\u2019 Oyster Brewery won best appetizers and best oysters. \u201cWe take so much time and pride in our selection of the oysters sell and the oysters we bring in and the way we prepare them,\u201d Ennis said. Ennis said they get raw oysters from either Prince Edward Island in Canada or the Carolinas, along the Virginia coast and other spots along the East Coast. In the winter, they will offer baked oysters. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to the oysters, Ennis highlighted the shrimp dishes, crab cakes, beach bread as among the other top appetizers the restaurant offers.<\/p>\n<p>It has been a good season for Smokin\u2019 Oystery Brewery, which also won best chili sauce at the Fort Myers Beach Woman\u2019s Club chili cook-off.<\/p>\n<p>The Diamondhead Beach Resort won best resort and its Coste Island Cuisine won numerous awards, including best fine dining, best beachfront restaurant, best international restaurant, best wine bar and best steak for its popular New York strip steak.<\/p>\n<p>Marcel Chartier, who runs Coste Island Cuisine, said \u201cI appreciate everything. I think its great to get the Best of the Beach awards.\u201d Chartier said this has been the best season for Coste Island Cuisine since it first opened in 2018. \u201cIt\u2019s been a good year. It\u2019s been great to see the Beach coming back again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its celebrated steak, the fine dining menu at Coste Island Cuisine features preserved lemon-apricot chicken tangine, blackened redfish, gremolata crusted Faroe Island salmon, seafood cioppino with shrimp, scallops, mussels, tomato sauce and grilled crostini. There are several soup options and seafood dishes. For desert, they offer vanilla creme brulee, molten chocolate lava cake, burnt basque cheesecake and key lime pie in  jar. <\/p>\n<p>For those who enjoy Coste Island Cuisine\u2019s fine dining menu, the best is yet to come. Chartier said a new, updated menu will be introduced in June.<\/p>\n<p>Down on the north end of the island, the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina won best hotel award for their beachfront property.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re very proud,\u201d said Pink Shell Beach Resort General Manager Bill Waichulis. \u201cThis has been a good year. We also won the best shrimp parade float.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Waichulis said the Pink Shell enjoyed the best revenue in its history last year and is expecting even better results this year. \u201cIt\u2019s jamming,\u201d he said. \u201c2026 is shaping up to be better than 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Waichulis credited the increased business to Fort Myers Beach \u201cgetting back together\u201d with new businesses and more residential properties opening back up. He said this season was also boosted by a harsh winter up north that sent more people seeking the sun and beaches of Southwest Florida. He expects the good times to continue when the Fort Myers Beach Pier and restroom facilities at Lynn Hall Memorial Park are completed next year as expected. He is also looking forward to work at Bowditch Point Regional Park being completed by Lee County in reopening the facilities there. A new terminal at Southwest International Airport in Fort Myers is expected to boost tourism further. \u201cThere are good headwinds,\u201d Waichulus said.<\/p>\n<p>The hotel recently opened two new bedroom suites and in May will open a new spa.  <\/p>\n<p>Alex King, who heads the Alex King Group, was named Realtor of the year. The realty group has more than 150 listings. \u201cThe renaissance is happening,\u201d King said. \u201cIntentional buyers are showing up.\u201d By that, King said more buyers are shopping on Fort Myers Beach with a purpose. Buyers are seeking larger homes with three rooms or more.<\/p>\n<p>King said there are more families seeking homes on the Fort Myers Beach. \u201cYounger families are coming to the island,\u201d he said. King said new construction on Fort Myers Beach is bringing more interest into the Fort Myers Beach real estate market. \u201cThe new construction is really at the forefront of the island coming back,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Madeline Boyd, co-owner of The Beach Bar, was the first businessowner to complete a full rebuild on the island when it opened in July.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was fun to have some recognition our first season open,\u201d Boyd said. \u201cIt\u2019s been a very good season. Everybody really needs it. People need it. We have worked so hard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Boyd said it was a busy February and March especially. Boyd credited the live music the business offers most days from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The bar has been known for its blues musicians and other acts from around the region. Boyd credited co-manager Matt Faller with finding and booking the musicians.<\/p>\n<p>Boyd said she liked the diverse group of award winners that were recognized by the Best of the Beach Awards, and some of the small businesses that have reopened. \u201cIt\u2019s really good to spread the wealth around,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce was named the best community organization. <\/p>\n<p>Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jacki Liszak said \u201cthe Chamber Team is deeply honored and truly humbled to be recognized with the Best Community Organization award. This recognition is a testament to the passion, resilience, and unwavering commitment our team brings each and every day. We take great pride in representing our members and our community with professionalism, positivity, and purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Liszak said the community has faced many challenges over the past few years after several hurricanes. \u201cThis team continues to show up with energy, determination, and a shared belief in the future of our special seven-mile island. I could not be more proud of the exceptional work they have accomplished or the integrity and heart they demonstrate in everything they do. The success of the Chamber is not the result of any one individual, but rather a collective effort driven by people who care deeply about this community and are dedicated to its continued growth, recovery, and success,\u201d Liszak said.<\/p>\n<p>Other big winners include The Whale, which took home best sports bar, best bloody Mary and best wings.<\/p>\n<p>Salty Sam\u2019s Marina, located off Main Street, won best cruises and tours and best boat rentals. Its bayfront restaurant Parrot Key Caribbean Grill won best waterfront restaurant, while its Marina Cantina Waterfront Tin Tiki Restaurant won best Mexican restaurant and best Margaritas.<\/p>\n<p>The Islander, Gift Gallery &amp; Boutique at Santini Marina Plaza won best jewelry store and best ladie\u2019s apparel. <\/p>\n<p>Best new restaurant went to Grace\u2019s Trattoria at the Lani Kai Island Resort. The Lani Kai Island Resort also won best view. <\/p>\n<p>The full list of the Best of the Beach Award winners are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Bar\tWahoo Willie\u2019s Tiki Bar &amp; Grill<\/p>\n<p>Beachfront Bar\tThe Beach Bar<\/p>\n<p>Bloody Mary\tThe Whale FMB<\/p>\n<p>Coffee\tBad Ass Coffee of Hawaii<\/p>\n<p>Happy Hour\tWahoo Willie\u2019s Tiki Bar &amp; Grill<\/p>\n<p>Margarita\tMarina Cantina Waterfront Tin Tiki<\/p>\n<p>Sports Bar\tThe Whale FMB<\/p>\n<p>Tiki Bar\tLighthouse Tiki Bar &amp; Grill<\/p>\n<p>Wine Bar\tC\u014dste Island Cuisine<\/p>\n<p>Community Organization\tGreater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n<p>Non-Profit Organization\tFort Myers Beach Woman\u2019s Club<\/p>\n<p>Bayfront Restaurant\tParrot Key Caribbean Grill<\/p>\n<p>Beachfront Restaurant\tCoste Island Cuisine<\/p>\n<p>Best View\tLani Kai Island Resort<\/p>\n<p>Casual Dining\tJunkanoo Below Deck<\/p>\n<p>Family Dining\tNervous Nellie\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>Fine Dining\tCoste Island Cuisine<\/p>\n<p>Bait &amp; Tackle\tBait N Wait<\/p>\n<p>Bike Rentals\tFun In the Sun Rentals Inc<\/p>\n<p>Boat Rentals\tSalty Sam\u2019s Marina<\/p>\n<p>Cruises &amp; Tours\tSalty Sam\u2019s Marina<\/p>\n<p>Fishing Charter\tGalaxy Adventures<\/p>\n<p>Golf Cart Rentals\tIsland Carts FMB<\/p>\n<p>Live Music\tWahoo Willie\u2019s Tiki Bar &amp; Grill<\/p>\n<p>Marina\tSnook Bight Marina<\/p>\n<p>Miniature Golf\tSmugglers Cove Adventure Golf<\/p>\n<p>Moped and Scooter Rentals\tSun-N-Fun Sport Rentals<\/p>\n<p>Parasail\tParadise Parasail<\/p>\n<p>Transportation\tBeach Boy Island Rides<\/p>\n<p>Watersports\tAll Island Watersports<\/p>\n<p>Appetizer\tSmokin\u2019 Oyster Brewery <\/p>\n<p>Barbecue\tNervous Nellie\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>Breakfast\tThe Island\u2019s Pancake House<\/p>\n<p>Brunch\tMargaritaville<\/p>\n<p>Burger\tDoc Ford\u2019s Rum Bar &amp; Grille <\/p>\n<p>Cafe\tSummerlin Cafe<\/p>\n<p>Calamari\tSnug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant<\/p>\n<p>Favorite Restaurant\tSnug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant<\/p>\n<p>Italian Restaurant\tLegno Italian Kitchen<\/p>\n<p>Mexican Restaurant\tMarina Cantina Waterfront Tin Tiki<\/p>\n<p>New Restaurant\tGrace\u2019s Trattoria<\/p>\n<p>Omlettes\tThe Island\u2019s Pancake House<\/p>\n<p>Other International Restaurant\tC\u014dste Island Cuisine<\/p>\n<p>Oysters\tSmokin Oyster Brewery<\/p>\n<p>Pancakes\tThe Island\u2019s Pancake House<\/p>\n<p>Pizza\tPetey\u2019s Upper Deck<\/p>\n<p>Prime Rib\tWahoo Willie\u2019s Tiki Bar &amp; Grill<\/p>\n<p>Salad\tJunkanoo Below Deck<\/p>\n<p>Seafood Restaurant\tSnug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant<\/p>\n<p>Soup\tParrot Key Caribbean Grill<\/p>\n<p>Steak\tCoste Island Cuisine<\/p>\n<p>Sushi\tWicked Wasabi-Sushi, Poke &amp; Boba Tea<\/p>\n<p>Wings\tThe Whale<\/p>\n<p>Chiropractor\tBennett Chiropractic and Wellness Center <\/p>\n<p>Dentist\tShannon L. Bennett D.M.D.<\/p>\n<p>Family Health Center\tFamily Health Centers of SWFL <\/p>\n<p>Air Conditioning Service &amp; Repair\tBeach Boys A\/C<\/p>\n<p>Boat Docks\tBMI Marine Construction<\/p>\n<p>Electrician\tSemmer Electric, Inc<\/p>\n<p>Flooring\tInteriors Unlimited<\/p>\n<p>Garage Doors &amp; Repair\tWest Coast Garage Doors<\/p>\n<p>Handyman\tAndrew\u2019s Honey-Do\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>Home Builder\tPotter Homes, Inc<\/p>\n<p>Home Improvement\tIdyll Construction<\/p>\n<p>Hurricane Shutters\tAlufab USA<\/p>\n<p>Impact Windows &amp; Doors\tRandy\u2019s Island Glass<\/p>\n<p>Landscape Contractor\tHorseman\u2019s Landscape &amp; Lawncare<\/p>\n<p>Mold Remediation\tFirst Response Water and Mold Removal<\/p>\n<p>Painting Company\tFort Myers Beach Painting<\/p>\n<p>Pavers\tNext Level Paver Company LLC<\/p>\n<p>Plumbing Contractor\tDiversified Plumbing Services of SW Florida<\/p>\n<p>Pool Cleaning &amp; Repair\tIsland Pool Pros<\/p>\n<p>Pool Contractor\tCustom Pools By Design<\/p>\n<p>Pressure Washing\tCozad Cleaning Solutions<\/p>\n<p>Roofing Contractor\tNastar Roofing<\/p>\n<p>Seawall Contractor\tGulfshore Marine Construction<\/p>\n<p>Tree Service\tJoshua Tree, Inc<\/p>\n<p>Water Restoration\tFirst Response Water and Mold Removal<\/p>\n<p>Hotel\tPink Shell Beach Resort &amp; Marina<\/p>\n<p>Inn\/Motel\tMatanzas Inn<\/p>\n<p>Resort\tDiamondHead Beach Resort<\/p>\n<p>RV Park\tSan Carlos RV Park<\/p>\n<p>Timeshare Rentals\/Sales\tRAL Resort Property Management, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Vacation Rentals\tKathy Nesbit Vacations, Inc<\/p>\n<p>Automotive Repair\tJerry\u2019s Tire &amp; Auto Services Inc <\/p>\n<p>Bank\tSanibel Captiva Community Bank<\/p>\n<p>Barber Shop\tBeach Barber Shop<\/p>\n<p>Boat Service and Repair\tDiversified Yacht Services, Inc<\/p>\n<p>Dry Cleaner\t60 Minute Cleaners and Tailor Shop<\/p>\n<p>Fairy Hair\tDiva\u2019s N Doll\u2019s Fairy Hair &amp; Permanent Jewelry LLC<\/p>\n<p>Financial Advisor\tLorrie Wolf-Edward Jones<\/p>\n<p>Home Health Care\tComfort Keepers<\/p>\n<p>Insurance Agency\tState Insurance USA<\/p>\n<p>Massage\tSkin Therapy of SWFL-Nykolle Willetts<\/p>\n<p>Mortgage Company\tSanibel Captiva Community Bank<\/p>\n<p>Physical Therapy\tIslandFit Physical Therapy and Wellness<\/p>\n<p>Property Management\tKathy Nesbit Vacations, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Real Estate Agency\tRoyal Shell Real Estate<\/p>\n<p>Real Estate Agent\tAlex King<\/p>\n<p>Real Estate Vacation Rental Agency\tRoyal Shell Vacations<\/p>\n<p>Salon\tDiva\u2019s N Doll\u2019s Fairy Hair &amp; Permanent Jewelry LLC<\/p>\n<p>Spa\tAquagene Spa at Pink Shell<\/p>\n<p>Storage Units\tSantini Marina Plaza Self Storage <\/p>\n<p>Tattoo Studio\tParadise Tattoo<\/p>\n<p>Beach Apparel\tIsland Girl FMB<\/p>\n<p>Boat Dealer\tFish-Tale Marina<\/p>\n<p>CBD Store\tParadise Vape and Smoke <\/p>\n<p>Cigar Store\tCigar Hut<\/p>\n<p>Gift Shop\tBlue Parrot in Lani Kai<\/p>\n<p>Hardware Store\tGavin\u2019s Ace Hardware<\/p>\n<p>Jewelry Store\tThe Islander, Gift Gallery &amp; Boutique<\/p>\n<p>Ladies Apparel\tThe Islander, Gift Gallery &amp; Boutique<\/p>\n<p>Liquor Store\tNick\u2019s Liquor<\/p>\n<p>Marine Supply\tSnook Bight Marina<\/p>\n<p>Permanent Jewelry\ti Shine Forever Permanent Jewelry<\/p>\n<p>Seafood Market\tBig Daddy\u2019s Seafood Market<\/p>\n<p>Souvenir Shop\tBig Dick\u2019s Salty Seaman<\/p>\n<p>Swimwear\tIsland Girl FMB<\/p>\n<p>Thrift Shop\tKiwanis Club of Fort Myers Beach<\/p>\n<p>Used Car Dealer\tFirst Auto Credit <\/p>\n<p>Vape Store\tParadise Vape and Smoke <\/p>\n<p>Bakery\tMom\u2019s Restaurant<\/p>\n<p>Dessert\tNervous Nellie\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>Ice Cream\t2000 Flavors Homemade Ice Cream<\/p>\n<p>            &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; 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