Best Of Miami Lakes finalists announced

Residents can now vote for their favorite businesses during the finalist round for the Best of Miami Lakes.

Voting for this round is open until Oct. 17, with the winners being announced on Oct. 25.

The competition now in its ninth year is run by the town’s Economic Development Committee and spotlights small businesses in the community ahead of Small Business Saturday in November.

Small Business Saturday encourages people to shop local in their communities after Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that is considered the launch of the holiday shopping season.

This year’s finalists are:

Best breakfast spot

• Latin American Grill
• BB’s Bakehouse
• Vanilla Espresso
• Mayor’s Café

Best happy hour spot

• Chela’s
• Korner67
• Cancun Grill
• The Billard Club

Best cup of coffee

• BB’s Bakehouse
• Mayor’s Café
• Vanilla Espresso
• Latin American Grill

Best financial

• CPA By Choice
• Jetstream Federal Credit

Best legal

• Reyes, Reves & Betancourt, PLLC
• Leyva Law Office, P.A.
• Delgado Legal P.A.
• Stephanie A. Cruz, P.A.

Best real estate

• Lynn Matos, P.A.
• Hemisphere Title Co.
• Reyes, Reves & Betancourt, PLLC
• JJ Gold Realty

Best other professional services

• Pro Logic Systems
• Zen Canine Club
• Mayra Wedding and Things
• The Light Studio

Best lunch spot

• Korner67
• NQC
• Mayor’s Café
• Chela’s

Best dinner spot

• Korner67
• Amazonia Nikkei
• Chela’s
• Cancun Grill

Best retail

• Fashion House
• The Trelles Cottage
• Earthy Earth
• Olivia Mae Boutique (online boutique)

Best beauty

• Vellu Laser
• The Nail Garden
• Bossy Wellness Aesthetics
• LMG Mane

Best health provider

• Lima Dental
• South Florida ABA Early Intervention Center, LLC
• Hydra Prime Aesthetics
• Specialty Smiles

Best fitness

• Quest Martial Arts Academy
• SWEAT440
• Miami Lakes Athletic Club
• Orangetheory Fitness

Residents can vote by visiting http://bit.ly/3VKOf2Q until Oct. 17.