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For the ninth year in a row, the Town of Miami Lakes and the Economic Development Committee invites you to nominate your favorite local business for the Best of Miami Lakes' awards. Residents and visitors are encouraged to submit their favorites in fourteen different “Best” categories: Breakfast Spot, Happy Hour, Cup of Coffee, Financial, Legal, Real Estate, Other Professional Services, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Retail, Beauty, Health Provider, and Fitness. For a business to be considered, they must be current on their Business Tax Receipt.
Dates and Deadlines
- Nomination Round: August 27 – September 19
- Finalist Round: September 26 – October 17

The winners of the Best of Miami Lakes Awards for 2025 will be announced on October 21, ahead of Small Business Saturday on November 29 of this year.

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages people across the country to support small, local businesses. Small businesses makeup over 99% of the nation’s businesses and are the true drivers of our economy. From the mom-and-pop shops to the family-owned restaurants that bring our neighborhoods to life, be sure to show your support and celebrate small businesses and all they do for our communities.

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1. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Breakfast Spot category.

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2. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Happy Hour Spot category.

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3. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Cup of Coffee category.

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4. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Financial category (Individual financial services providers such as Bankers, Accountants, Bookkeepers, Financial Advisors, Merchant Services, Payroll Provider, Insurance Agent, etc.).

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5. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Legal category (Individual legal services providers such as Attorneys, Paralegals, Judges, etc.)

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6. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Real Estate category (Individual real estate services providers: Real estate agents, Real estate brokers, Title Agents, Mortgage brokers, etc.)

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7. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Other Professional Services category. (HR Professionals, Marketing Consultants, Website professionals, Digital Consultants, etc.)

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8. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Lunch Spot category.

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9. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Dinner Spot category.

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10. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Retail category. (Your favorite retail shop in town)

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11. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Beauty category. (Local establishments or individuals, specializing in beauty treatments such as Hair, Skin, Nails, etc.)

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12. Please enter your favorite small business for the Best Health Provider category. (Individuals specializing in the medical or health & wellness space: Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists, etc.)

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13. Please select your favorite small business for the Best Fitness category. (Local establishments or Individuals specializing in fitness including athletic facilities, personal trainers, dance studios, etc.)

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