Lakelanders’ Choice 2023 | 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 BANK
1st Place Winner
Bank of Central Florida
The community minded, client-focused bank is well known for personally meeting the needs of its individual customers and businesses. The bank continues to give back to the community and loves the opportunity to help propel entrepreneurs and families forward toward their goals.
5015 Florida Ave S. | 724 Florida Ave S.
bankofcentralflorida.com
2nd Place Citizens Bank & Trust
3rd Place SouthState Bank
BEST CREDIT UNION
1st Place Winner
MidFlorida Credit Union
From its humble beginnings in Polk County in 1954, MidFlorida has grown to more than 60 locations around the state by providing convenience, competitive rates and innovative products, while maintaining its member-owned status.
863.688.3733
midflorida.com
2nd Place Publix Employee Federal Credit Union
3rd Place Suncoast Credit Union
BEST LAW FIRM
1st Place Winner
Peterson & Myers
Since 1948, Peterson & Myers’ preparation and comprehensive knowledge of the law have made it a top choice for businesses, professionals and individuals across Central Florida. Their attorneys bring a practical point of view to the cases they handle, along with talent, experience and insight.
225 E Lemon St STE 300
PetersonMyers.com
2nd Place Burnetti Law
3rd Place Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman, & Airth, P.A.
BEST ACCOUNTANT
1st Place Winner
CPS Investment Advisors
CPS Investment Advisors offers full-service, holistic financial planning services that include investment management, estate & trust planning, risk management, cash flow and budgeting, tax services and planning, retirement planning, and 401(K) planning. CPS has been serving Lakelanders since 1975.
205 E. Orange St. #310
cpsinvest.com
2nd Place Clifton Larson Allen
3rd Place Tracy Kimbrough
BEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY
1st Place Winner
Allen & Company
Florida's oldest investment firm continues to help locals build wealth and develop strong legacies by putting clients first and having staff that is wholly committed to the community they live in.
1401 Florida Ave S.
alleninvestments.com
2nd Place CPS Investment Advisors
3rd Place Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors
BEST NON-PROFIT
1st Place Winner
One More Child
One More Child has been providing Christ-centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families since 1904. In 2022, they served 236,492 children through its Foster Care, Anti-Trafficking, Child Hunger, Single Moms and Family Support programs.
1015 Sikes Blvd
onemorechild.org
2nd Place SPCA
3rd Place KidsPack
BEST CAR DEALERSHIP
1st Place Winner
Bartow Ford
Bartow Ford celebrated its 75th year in business in 2023, and the top 100 volume Ford dealer shows no signs of slowing down. Their professional service department, enormous inventory selection and community events, like Concert on the Lot keep people coming back for more.
2800 US-98 North
bartowford.net
2nd Place Regal Automotive
3rd Place Lakeland Toyota
BEST HVAC COMPANY
1st Place Winner
Payne Air Conditioning and Heating
Since 1936, the pros at Payne have built a reputation of honesty, integrity and dedicated work ethic. They do commercial and residential work and are familiar with all makes and models of air conditioning units.
1048 E Oleandor St.
payneair.com
2nd Place The Lakeland Air Condition Company
3rd Place Wards Air Conditioning
BEST VETERINARIAN
1st Place Winner
All Creatures Animal Clinic
The clinic has been serving people and their pets with compassion and expert medical care since Dr. William Latter opened the practice in 1988. Staff become friends for life, with the clinic offering preventive care, therapy, diagnostic services, general health, hospitality services and more.
1019 W. Pipkin Rd.
allcreaturesfl.com
2nd Place Cleveland Heights Animal Hospital
3rd Place SPCA Florida