Lakelanders’ Choice 2024 | Business
This is the category that might be least appealing on the surface, but where you spend the most money. Where do you go when you need an A/C tuneup, are looking for a new vehicle or need some financial guidance? Lakelanders voted for their top choices for these practical solutions.
BEST NON-PROFIT
1st Place Winner
One More Child
Check it out if: You want to be part of making an impact locally, globally and even nationally by helping meet the needs of vulnerable children, struggling families, victims of trafficking, foster children and hungry children.
2nd Place Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida
3rd Place SPCA
BEST ACCOUNTANT
1st Place Winner
CPS Investment Advisors
Check it out if: You’re looking for a team of Lakelanders with strong financial planning backgrounds, including advanced degrees in accounting, taxation, business, finance, and economics to guide you and/or your business.
2nd Place Jason Wiley Simpson
3rd Place Clifton Larson Allen
BEST LAW FIRM
1st Place Winner
Dean Burnetti Law
Check it out if: You’re suffering from an injury or trauma and are looking for a compassionate team of law professionals that includes one of only four attorneys in the state who is Florida Bar Board Certified in both civil trial law and workers’ compensation law.
2nd Place Peterson & Myers
3rd Place Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman, & Airth
BEST BANK
1st Place Winner
Bank of Central Florida
Check it out if: You’re looking for a bank that provides every customer a relationship manager to provide personalized care, if you’re ready to take the first step or next step as a small business or you want quick response times coupled with modern banking technology.
2nd Place SouthState Bank
3rd Place Citizens Bank & Trust
BEST CREDIT UNION
1st Place Winner
MidFlorida Credit Union
Check it out if: You’re looking for a non-profit, member-owned banking solution that prides itself on offering a high level of convenience and a wide range of competitive services in communities that it regularly reinvests in.
2nd Place Publix Employee Federal Credit Union
3rd Place Suncoast Credit Union
BEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY
1st Place Winner
Allen & Company
Check it out if: You’re looking for experienced financial advisors who live in our community and who are dedicated to managing your money and helping you evaluate risks and rewards for the short-term and long haul depending on your goals.
2nd Place CPS Investment Advisors
3rd Place Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors
BEST HVAC COMPANY
1st Place Winner
Payne Air Conditioning and Heating
Check it out if: Your home is too hot or too cold and you want expert answers from a team of friendly professionals who represent a company that has an A+ Better Business Bureau rating after nearly 90 years in business.
2nd Place Wards Air Conditioning
3rd Place The Lakeland Air Condition Company
BEST CAR DEALERSHIP
1st Place Winner
Bartow Ford
Check it out if: You want to experience the difference of car (and truck and SUV) shopping on one of the largest lots in the Southeast that is led by a family-oriented staff who have been a major reason why the dealership has earned the prestigious Ford President’s Award a remarkable 25 times.
2nd Place Regal Automotive
3rd Place Lakeland Toyota
BEST VETERINARIAN
1st Place Winner
All Creatures Animal Clinic
Check it out if: You’re looking for professionals who love your pup or cat as much as you do, and are willing to prove it by providing compassionate care that includes cutting-edge technology, best practices and alternative medical opportunities that include chiropractic care, therapeutic laser and a hydrotherapy pool.
2nd Place Cleveland Heights Animal Hospital
3rd Place Lakeland Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center