The Finest on the Emerald Coast Awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer, and a few of our clients and friends have been nominated! We’ll be voting to ensure they receive the recognition they deserve, will you join us? Here’s who we’re voting for in the 2023 Finest of the Emerald Coast Awards:

Step One Automotive Group

Step One is known for its excellent customer service and a large selection of quality and well-priced new cars, trucks, and SUVs to fit their customers’ every need. Their quality of service and commitment to their community are qualities that we truly admire. We’re voting for them in the following categories - new car dealership, used car dealership, and auto dealer service department.

• New Car Dealership - Step One Automotive Group
• Used Car Dealership - Kia Fort Walton Beach, Subaru Fort Walton Beach
• Auto Dealer Service Department - Kia Fort Walton Beach, Volkswagen Fort Walton Beach

Saltwater Restaurants

Saltwater Restaurants takes pride in providing fantastic waterfront views, outstanding service, and fresh & local ingredients at their eleven award-winning restaurants along the Emerald Coast. They bring a variety of cuisine and libations to the table, and that’s why we’re voting for their restaurants under the oysters/clams, beer selection, and margarita categories!

• Oysters/Clams - The Boathouse Landing
• Beer Selection: Restaurant/Bar - The Crab Trap
• Margarita - Rockin Tacos

Alaqua Animal Refuge

Alaqua Animal Refuge is an animal sanctuary where all animals receive a second chance. Since its inception in 2007, Alaqua has become a recognized leader in animal rescue, welfare, cruelty prevention, and advocacy in our region. We’re voting for them in the animal rescue/shelter/adoption category.

• Animal Rescue/Shelter/Adoption - Alaqua Animal Refuge

Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

What sets the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce apart is its focus on building a strong and supportive business community. Their commitment to excellence is evident in everything they do, and their dedication to their members is second to none. Ted Corcoran, President and CEO of the Chamber, embodies these same values and works tirelessly to help local businesses succeed and thrive. We’re voting for him as our favorite public community servant.

• Public Community Servant - Ted Corcoran

The Place on Beal

When you’re looking for a special place to host events, business meetings, parties, and more, The Place on Beal is the perfect place! Located in Fort Walton Beach, they love helping our community members host events and will work closely with them to help prepare for and navigate their events every step of the way. We’re voting for The Place on Beal as our favorite event venue.

• Event Venue - The Place on Beal

Emerald Coast Science Center

The Emerald Coast Science Center is a hands-on science museum that sparks curiosity in all who visit! Through their in-house and outreach STEAM education programs, they continue to inspire a scientifically engaged community in our area. We’re voting for them in the following categories - birthday party venue, museum, and non-profit/charity.

• Birthday Party Venue - Emerald Coast Science Center
• Museum - Emerald Coast Science Center
• Non-profit/Charity - Emerald Coast Science Center

Cafe Rico

Known for their Latin Caribbean flavors, our friends at Cafe Rico have some of the best eats any local food truck has to offer. Follow their Facebook page to stay up-to-date on their schedule and stop by the truck to taste one of their delicious creations. Join us in voting for them in the food truck category.

• Food Truck - Cafe Rico

Click here to cast your votes for the Finest on the Emerald Coast!