Lakelanders’ Choice 2025 | Art + Culture
Lakeland is filled with fun events, ideal spots for your next celebration and plenty of places to revel in your favorite hobby. Find out who locals voted the Best Golf Course, Best Boutique, Best Book Store and more.
BEST GOLF COURSE
1st Place Winner
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
Your go to spot if: you want an iconic course filled with long-told local legends that has been a favorite for golfers of all skill levels for a century.
2nd Place Grasslands Golf & Country Club | 3rd Place The Club at Eaglebrooke
BEST BOUTIQUE
1st Place Winner
East of These
Your go to spot if: you love handmade accessories with a heart and seasonal and one-of-a-kind gear that make for memorable gifts, for yourself or others.
2nd Place Top Buttons | 3rd Place Tennessee Jane Boutique
BEST ANNUAL FESTIVAL OR EVENT
1st Place Winner
Lakeland Christmas Parade
Your go to event if: you like large crowds packed tightly together making funny gestures and waving incessantly at local legends and strangers alike on some of the most inventive floats you will ever see.
2nd Place Pig Fest | 3rd Place Mayfaire-by-the-Lake
BEST VENUE
1st Place Winner
Bonnet Springs Event Center
Your go to spot if: you want to host a party, conference or gathering in an indoor/outdoor space that screams vintage Florida with tons of modern amenities that make creating memorable moments simple.
2nd Place Haus 820 | 3rd Place Union Hall
BEST BOOK STORE
1st Place Winner
Pressed Books & Coffee
Your go to spot if: you want to step into a true community gem that celebrates local authors, loves a good craft night, stocks classics and new favorites, and serves up exceptional drinks to bring it all together.
2nd Place Inklings Book Shoppe | 3rd Place Gospel Inn Bookstore
BEST VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY
1st Place Winner
RAW Compositions
Your go to choice if: you’re looking for a company whose primary goal is to make you look and sound great by simply being yourself (and allowing their pros to do their editing magic.)
2nd Place Indie Atlantic | 3rd Place Campbell Rice
BEST JEWELER
1st Place Winner
Munchel’s Fine Jewelry
Your go to spot if: you’re in search of personalized customer service in a family-owned shop that offers everything from elegant antique jewelry to modern beauties.
2nd Place Gaines Jewelers | 3rd Place Foshee Jewelers
BEST GIFT SHOP
1st Place Winner
Scout & Tag
Your go to spot if: you have $15, $50 or $500 to spend on everything from trendy bags to one-of-a-kind art to vibrant plants and so much more.
2nd Place Stationery Loft | 3rd Place Take Heart
BEST FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR
1st Place Winner
Scout & Tag
Your go to spot if: you want Lakeland-centric decorations and statements curated by Lakelanders who have created a space that even out-of-towners call a required stop on their visits.
2nd Place The Curated Collective | 3rd Place Home Essentials