Sarasota WAVE Winners
Favorite Local Politician
Former Sarasota City Commissioner Ken Shelin
2. Former Sarasota Mayor and City Commissioner Mary Anne Servian
Greatest Straight Ally to the Local LGBT Community
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
2. Stephanie Bashein Emerson of Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota and Trinity MCC
3. Rev. Edward Copland, St. Boniface Episcopal Church
Greatest Unsung Hero
Richard Trifari, Chairman, Sarasota HIV Community Forum
2. Pastor Tom Newman, Shrine of the Master Church of Metaphysical Christianity
3. Stephanie Bashein Emerson
Most Effective Local LGBT Organization
ALSO Out Youth
2. A League of Our Own
3. Trinity MCC
Favorite Local Spiritual Leader
Rev. Lisa Heilig, Trinity MCC
2. Rev. Karen Wolfson, Center for Spiritual Awakening
3. Rabbi Harold F. Caminker, Temple Beth El, Bradenton
Favorite Place for a First Date
Ophelia’s Restaurant
2. St. Armand’s Circle
3. Caragiulo’s Italian-American Restaurant
Gayest Local Neighborhood
Glen Oaks Manor
2. Carlton Arms on Riverfront Drive
3. Towles Court Artist Colony
Gayest Local Supermarket
Whole Foods Market, downtown Sarasota
2. Publix, Sunshine Plaza
3. Morton’s Gourmet Market, Southside Village
Favorite Local Coffee House
Starbucks
2. Cool Beans Cafe and Arts, Bradenton
3. Pastry Art, Sarasota
Favorite Local Non-Bar Hangout
A League of Our Own
2. Local beaches
3. Sarasota Farmer’s Market
Favorite New LGBT Business
Jake’s Downtown
2. The Alley Bar & Lounge
What Departed LGBT Business Do You Miss Most?
ID Martini
2. Club Triangles
3. Metro Coffee and Wine
Best Local Gym or Fitness Center
Gold’s Gym
2. YMCA, downtown Sarasota
3. Michael Friccione’s 40-Plus Fitness
Favorite Local Realtor
Jim Jablonski, Michael Saunders and Co.
2. Felix Powers, Coldwell Banker
3. Paula Schoenwether, Coldwell Banker
Favorite Local Auto Salesperson
Lenny D’Amelio, Palm Toyota
Favorite Local Home Furnishing Retailer
Robb & Stucky
2. Living Walls Furniture and Design
3. Kane’s Furniture
Favorite Local Hair Stylist
Dylonn Cole, D. Cole Hair Design
2. Nicole L., Nicole Salon on Palm
3. Terry McKee, Nuovo Salon Group
Favorite Area Museum or Gallery
Ringling Museum of Art
2. M Gallery of Fine Art
3. Pastry Art
Favorite Upscale Restaurant
Ophelia’s Restaurant
2. Caragiulo’s Italian-American Restaurant
3. Michael’s on East
Favorite Casual Restaurant
Two Senoritas Restaurant
2. Stonewood Grill & Tavern
3. Lucky Pelican Bistro at Lakewood Ranch
Favorite Restaurant for Breakfast/Brunch
The Broken Egg
2. First Watch
3. Grandma Yoder’s, Bradenton
Favorite Local Hotel or B&B
Hotel Indigo Sarasota
2. The Ritz Carlton Sarasota
3. Le Palm Royale, Sarasota
Favorite LGBT Club or Bar
The Alley Bar & Lounge
2. Witness Cafe (closed)
3. The Flamingo Resort
Favorite LGBT Happy Hour
The Flamingo Resort
2. The Alley Bar & Lounge
3. Ivory Lounge
Favorite Local Bartender or Server
Timmy at The Alley
2. Will Greene at Ivory Lounge
Favorite Local Music Venue
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
2. The Alley Bar & Lounge
3. Ringling Museum of Art free concerts
Favorite Place for Eye Candy
A League of Our Own
2. Local beaches
3. Main Street, downtown Sarasota
