Voting for the 2014 Port Saint Lucie Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Awards has been downright HOT! Local businesses have been feeling the love, and many of the races are really close (we'll try to update this article mid-week with the standings).
VOTING IS NOW OPEN for the 2014 Macaroni Kid Port Saint Lucie Gold Daisy Awards! If you haven't already done so, cast your vote before September 11th at 11:59 PM and you could be entered* for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the local business of your choice compliments of Macaroni Kid Port Saint Lucie (CLICK HERE for complete sweepstakes rules). Only ONE vote per email address, please.
Read our Gold Daisy Award Information Page for more details about the awards.
VOTING IS NOW OPEN for the 2014 Macaroni Kid Port Saint Lucie Gold Daisy Awards! If you haven't already done so, cast your vote before September 11th at 11:59 PM and you could be entered* for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the local business of your choice compliments of Macaroni Kid Port Saint Lucie (CLICK HERE for complete sweepstakes rules). Only ONE vote per email address, please.
Read our Gold Daisy Award Information Page for more details about the awards.
HERE ARE OUR FINALISTS - Updated 9/3 in order of standing
EXHAUST AND ENRICH YOUR KIDS
Dance Lessons
- Mrs. P's Dance & Acrobatic Studio
- True Crew Dance
- South Florida Dance Company
- St. Lucie Ballet
Drama/Theater Lessons
- IRSC Performing Arts Academy
- Sunrise Theatre/Missoula Children's Theatre
- Pineapple Playhouse Theatre Camp
- School Board of SLC Summer Musical Theatre
Gymnastics / Cheer
- All Around Gymnastics
- Ultimate Cheer & Dance
- Sunrise Gymnastics
Little Kids Classes (music & movement, sign language, baby yoga, etc.)
- Music & Movement with Ms. Paula
- Little Notes Music Group by Music Lessons on the Treasure Coast
- Shayna Rose's Mommy & Me Workout/Baby Wearing Boot Camp
- Parent/Child Playgroups with Ms. Denise
Martial Arts Studio
- Sidekick Martial Arts Studio
- LaSala's Dojo
- Sochin Martial Arts
Music Lessons
- Jam Music
- Petrova Jones Music
- Music Lessons on the Treasure Coast
- St. Lucie Music Lessons
Swim Lessons
- Tiny Bubbles Aquatic Academy
- St. Lucie County Aquatic Center Swim Lessons
- YMCA Swim Lessons
Youth Sports Program (golf, soccer, baseball, etc.)
- i9 Sports
- PSLAA
- Shayna Rose's Kids Boxing & Self Defense at Rose Athletic Club (tied)
- PSL Soccer Club (tied)
- PGA Center for Golf Learning & Performance (tied)
ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
Theater {Live/Family}
- Sunrise Theatre
- IRSC Performing Arts Academy / McAlpin Theatre
- Pineapple Playhouse
Family-Friendly Festival or Event
- City of PSL's Freedomfest
- Fort Pierce Friday Fest
- Festival Italiano
- Taste of the Sea & Sandy Shoes Seafood Festival
Place for Indoor Fun {Bowling, Laser Tag, Skating, Jumping}
- SuperPlay USA
- Saint Lucie Lanes
- Skatetown USA
Place for Outdoor Fun {Park, Pool, Miniature Golf, etc.}
- Tradition Field/St. Lucie Mets Games
- PSL Civic Center Fountains
- Ravenswood Pool and Splash pad
Museum or Nature/Environmental Center (Kid/Family Friendly)
- Smithsonian Marine Ecosystem Exhibit/St. Lucie Aquarium
- Oxbo Eco-Center (tied)
- Manatee Center (tied)
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
Birthday Party Venue
- SuperPlay USA
- Brushing on Bisque
- Kids-Space (tied)
- Saint Lucie Lanes (tied)
Party Entertainer
- Princess Enchantment
- Face Painting by Karla
- Faces by Jenna
Photographer
- Timeless Memories
- CAM Photography by Zoey (tied)
- EvaC Photography (tied)
FEED YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF
Restaurant {Breakfast Place}
- Berry Fresh Cafe, PSL
- Lily's Cafe (tied)
- Bayshore Diner (tied)
Restaurant {Date Night}
- Tutto Fresco West
- Cornerstone Bistro
- Capone's Hideaway
- Bravo Roberto
Restaurant {Family-Friendly}
- Saint Lucie Draft House
- Moonswiners Bar-B-Q
- Cafe Luna
Pizza
- Frank & Al's Pizza
- Massimo's Pizza
- Tavola Pizza
- Marco's Pizza
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
- Tutti Frutti - Tradition
- Kilwin's - Tradition
- Joy's Ice Cream Plus
TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF (Services/Shopping)
Preschool/Child Care or Day Care Center
- Sunlight Christian Academy Preschool
- Kidzone Preschool Academy
- Candyland Preschool & Learning Center
- Learning Ark Academy
Private School
- John Carroll High School
- Morningside Academy
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Academy
- Sungrove Montessori School (tied)
- Liberty Baptist Academy (tied)
Haircut (Adult or Children)
- Playful Scissors
- Fusion Aveda Hair Salon & Spa
- Vivid Hair Salon & Spa
- Talk of the Town
Health Club/Fitness Studio
- Planet Fitness
- The RAC - Rose Athletic Club
- Mission Fitness
Pampering Place
- Sanctuary Spa at Tradition
- Fusion Aveda Salon & Spa
- The Cottage Day Spa (tied)
- Massage Envy - SLW (tied)
Kids' Consignment Sale/Store
- Boomerang Consignments & More
- Just Between Friends Treasure Coast Children's Consignment Sale
- Baby's Two Children's Botique
WELLNESS FOR YOUR FAMILY
Pediatrician
- Pediatric Associates / Dr. Michael Sonenblum
- Physicians For Children / Dr. Ramon A. Chiong
- Martin Pediatric Care / Dr. Michael Jampol
- Little People Pediatrics / Dr. Ernesto Barral
Dentist {Pediatric or Family}
- Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry
- Dermody Dental
- SAH Dentistry
Orthodontist
- Jacobus Orthodontics
- Legler Orthodontics
- Braces for Us
- Premier Wellness Center
- Lowry Chiropractic Health & Wellness (tied)
- Merritt Chiropractic Health & Wellness (tied)
Hospital/Emergency Care Center
- Tradition Medical Center
- Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
- Saint Lucie Medical Center
ONE LAST THING (OK, TWO!)
Best Kept Secret
- Brushing on Bisque Pottery Studio
- YMCA Camps
- The S & S Takeout
Best New Business {open 12 months or less}
- The RAC - Rose Athletic Club
- Red Lion Painting & Construction Services
CLICK HERE to start VOTING!
If you are a local business, and would like more information on this award program or how you can advertise with Macaroni Kid, please feel free to contact amandap@macaronikid.com.
If you are a local business, and would like more information on this award program or how you can advertise with Macaroni Kid, please feel free to contact amandap@macaronikid.com.
*RULES: Only one submission per email address. The voting period will run from Friday, August 22, 2014 through Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 11:59 PM. All persons who vote in at least 5 categories in the 2014 Macaroni Kid Port Saint Lucie Gold Daisy Awards will be entered to win a $50 Gift Certificate to the LOCAL Business of their choice. Drawing will take place at the completion of the voting round. Winner will be selected from all eligible entries using Random.org. Winner will be notified by phone and/or email and will have 48 hours to claim the prize. You MUST be a subscriber and over 18 to vote. If you are not a subscriber and enter the contest, you will be automatically subscribed. See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules Here.
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