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Friendswood • 281-819-4280 601 S. Friendswood Dr. #103 Galveston • 409-763-4641 222 Kempner Santa Fe • 409-925-3800 13229 FM 1764 Texas City • 409-948-1771 905 Logan Galveston - West End • 409-737-148813680 FM 3005 THANK YOU GALVESTON COUNTY FOR VOTINGBEST TITLE COMPANY IN THE COUNTY!June 2019 | Readers’ Choice Winners | The Daily News | 3Check out our Google and Facebook reviews online then call us!WWW.BOSWORTHAC.COM TACL A021270CTACL A9728C832-769-0556Since 1959Residential • Commercial • Sales • Service • Installations• Service All Makes & Models• High Efficient A/C & Heating Communicating Smart System Specialist• Air Filtration & Zone Specialist• Planned Service AgreementsFree Estimates On New & Replacement EquipmentThank You for choosing Bosworth as the Best!Doing Business in Galveston County for Over 60 Years409.986.9900 3100 Gulf Freeway Texas City Texas 77591 carnesfuneralhome.com Merry Christmas & remember why we have Christmas ThisHolidaySeasonRememberwhy we haveCHRISTmasMerry Christmasfrom the Carnes FamilyFamily OwnedTexas CityToday’s little moments are tomorrow’s precious memories. Thank You for Voting us theBEST IN GALVESTON COUNTY!Today’s little momentsare tomorrow’s precious memories.409.986.99003100 Gulf FreewayTexas CitySince 1893, in Galveston, Stewart Title has been a leader in the in-dustry. The people at Stewart are what makes this job so fun. They are a blend of young and old, well balanced between work and play. They have fun collaborating, working as a team for their clients. They enable and protect real estate ownership. Stewart Title is one of the 101 best preforming companies in the United States with more than 2,700 loca-tions throughout the United States. It is listed as on Fortune magazine’s “America’s Most Admired Companies” at number four on the “Mortgage” industry list. Today, Stewart Information Services Corporation is a technology-driven, strategically competitive, real estate in-formation and transaction management company, providing title insurance and related information services through a network of policy-issuing offices and agencies in the United States and around the world. Locally, in Galveston County, Stew-art has six locations to serve you — Galveston Main, West End, Texas City, Santa Fe, League City and Friends-wood.STEWART TITLEBEST TITLE COMPANYSOUTH LAND TITLETEXAS AMERICAN TITLEBosworth Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. and the Bosworth family have been selling, installing and servicing Galveston County’s residen-tial and commercial air comfort systems since 1959. With more than 60 years in the air conditioning and heating business, Bosworth Air Conditioning has decades of satisfied customers by providing thorough work and great cus-tomer relations. So, when you need a comfort system specialist, you can count on Bosworth Air Conditioning to have the best-trained and experienced sales, service and installation technicians available.BOSWORTH AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING BEST HEATING & A/C COMPANYALEX’S AIR CONDITIONINGAFFORDABLE AIR & HEATWe Our Members! 800.231.6053 | AMOCOfcu.orgWE DID IT AGAIN! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST CREDIT UNION 2013-20194 | The Daily News | Readers’ Choice Winners | June 2019Unlike other financial institutions, AMOCO Federal Credit Union puts its members’ needs first and always finds a way to satisfy them. AMOCO’s assistance extends beyond the products and services it offers. The staff focuses on what it can do for the community. Just ask one of AMOCO’s 500 Select Partners, which consist of businesses, associations and organiza-tions in Galveston County and surrounding areas. It’s no wonder why AMOCO has been awarded the title of Best Credit Union by the readers of The Galves-ton County Daily News. Join a financial family that offers more.AMOCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONBEST CREDIT UNIONUNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONJSC FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONSpec’s wants you to know that you’re its only customer. From its everyday low prices and unbeatable selection to its courteous, knowledgeable staff, your experience is — and always has been — Spec’s biggest priority.On April 1, 1962, Carroll Jackson (af-fectionately nicknamed “Spec” because of his signature eyeglasses) opened the first Spec’s with his wife, Carolynn, in Houston. Soon after, Spec noticed a rabbit cartoon, proclaiming, “Who could hate a bunny?” He added eye-glasses and a Spec’s flag, and the store logo was born. People loved it, and it’s been Spec’s mascot ever since. In less than 10 years, the demand for more Spec’s locations grew.The Jacksons’ daughter, Lindy, and her husband, John, came on board in 1971, and in 1974, they introduced the largest selection of wines Houston had ever seen. In the late 1980s, Spec’s expanded its inventory once again to include sandwiches and gourmet foods — and it hasn’t stopped since. With more than 35,000 unique prod-ucts, and now the largest selection of wines and spirits in Texas, plus hun-dreds of beers, premium cigars, fresh gourmet foods, accessories and much, much more, Spec’s truly has become a destination shopping experience and a Texas institution.Today, third-generation daughter Lisa Rydman Key and her husband, Hermen Key, also have niched out their places in the business. Although Spec and Carolynn have since passed away, the values and standards they started are still at the core of this Texas family business. The mission since 1962 has been to make and keep customers happy. “Cheers to savings!”SPEC’S WINES, SPIRITS & FINER FOODSBEST LIQUOR STORETOTAL WINE & MOREECONOMY LIQUORThank YouFor Voting Us Best Kid Friendly Restaurant in Galveston CountyBY TO SEE US!Hop5310 Seawall Blvd.Galveston, TX 77551409.744.6000RainforestCafe.com Store selections vary.Cheers to Savings!®Thousands of Wines • Hard-to-Find Spirits • Hundreds of Craft Beers Texas Family-Owned Since 1962 • Lower Prices • Bigger SelectionTHANK YOUFOR VOTING US #1®WINES · SPIRITS · FINER FOODS2711 61ST ST, STE 110 (409) 744-6327 • SPECSONLINE.COMJune 2019 | Readers’ Choice Winners | The Daily News | 5Part adventure, part restaurant and wholly entertaining. The Rainforest Cafe is an exciting thrill for the ages. Wild times await in a decorative jungle with animatronics and a menu of delicious American and tropical fare.RAINFOREST CAFEBEST KID FRIENDLY RESTAURANTJIMMY CHANGASYAGA’S CAFEWilliam Glenn, III, D.D.S.2601 Broadway, Galveston, TX 77550(409) 765-5538appointments@drglennfamilydental.comThank you for voting Glenn Family Dental #1Salon & Accessory Boutique3226 13TH AVE N.BEHIND TEXAS FIRST BANK TEXAS CITY409-945-9542We are truly humbled and honored to be the Best Hair Salon in Galveston County!Daya Gracia, Susan Elfstrom, Melinda Bullock, Serena Uriarte, Ashlen O’Brien, Rebecca Rivera, Annette Barry, Kenzie Gonzales, Hailee Pier Not pictured Shanna BoviThank You for voting us BEST CHIROPRACTOR for Readers’ Choice3232 13th Ave. N, Texas City, TX 77590409-948-8577TEXAS CITY CHIROPRACTIC CLINICERIN SEABOLT, D.C.6 | The Daily News | Readers’ Choice Winners | June 2019There is a lot of competition in dentistry and finding someone to handle filling a cavity isn’t that hard. But when you truly make a connection, you can serve patients so much better. In many instances, Glenn Family Dental has had the privilege of caring for teeth for decades, so the staff can make better decisions for both long- and short-term care, allowing patients extra peace of mind. Not all dental procedures are easy, and many come with a lot of anxiety. Having a prior relationship allows pa-tients to feel confident in their doctor’s ability and experience. Knowing you’re in capable hands will go a long way toward easing some of your tension during the procedure and after, al-lowing you to concentrate on healing. From the moment patients step in the door until they are healed, they know they are in capable and caring hands. William Glenn I started Glenn Family Dental Clinic and passed it on to his son William Glenn II, who passed it down to William Glenn III. Three gen-erations of the Glenn family have been caring for Galveston residents with pride for more than 100 years. And each truly loved doing it. The Glenn family’s dedication to Galveston and its residents doesn’t stop with dentistry. Galveston is in the Glenn blood, and all three men served civically on a variety of boards and as officers of the Galveston Rotary Club. Glenn Family Dental has cared for generations of island residents’ teeth and have forged relationships that are built to last. With patients that are friends, family and neighbors, keep-ing their smiles healthy is important to the dedicated caregivers at Glenn Family Dental. GLENN FAMILY DENTAL CLINICBEST DENTISTHIGGS FAMILY DENTALSTEPHEN C. HALE, DDSon the Strand2326 Strand, Downtown Galveston409.762.6816www.tinasonthestrand.comBest Boutique 2015 - 2019Thank you for naming usBest Boutique inGalveston Countyfor five years!June 2019 | Readers’ Choice Winners | The Daily News | 7Tina’s on The Strand is so proud to have its customers vote the store Best Boutique five years in a row, 2015-19. Tina’s is celebrating 13 years as an upscale boutique specializing in gorgeous lines of women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, shoes, candles and home décor.Lines include Johnny Was Clothing, Magnolia Pearl, Brighton jewelry, Simon Sebbag Designs jewelry, Mary Frances handbags, Lady Primrose fragrance lux-uries and the famous Tina’s Blend Candles scented with cinnamon, amaretto, vanilla, and almond.Tina’s is a premier destination for locals and visitors to Galveston Island. Known for exceptional customer service, Tina’s goal is to exceed customers’ expectations with every visit.TINA’S ON THE STRANDBEST BOUTIQUEGRACIE’STHE ADMIRALTY The Admiralty, celebrating its 25th year, offers an amazing array of nauti-cal-themed gifts, jewelry, art and home décor. Spectacularly merchandised in ocean hues, The Admiralty features upcycled glass lamps, paintings, sculp-tures, pillows, scented candles and more. A destination for the whole family, find beautifully displayed butterflies, plush and snuggly sea creatures, puzzles, games and more. The Admiralty offers its most requested and always-available products online at www.theadmiralty.net, but you have to visit the store as it is ever changing.THE ADMIRALTYBEST HOME ACCESSORIES STOREPIER 1THE OLD GALVESTON TRADING COMPANY2001 61st Street, Galveston • 409-770-3663Keep Calm and Vape OnLike us on FaceBook! Thank You Galveston County for the 6 Great Years. We Appreciate Your Business!!We’re proud to be part of this community and honored by your continual support!A Bi anyou!2019 BEST BANKIN GALVESTON COUNTYwww.texasf irst.bankBest35th S (One block from Seawall) 409-762-3151Mon. - Thurs. 10:30-8:00 pmFri. - Sat. 10:30 - 9:00 pmSunday 11:30 - 7 pmConde-Naste TravelTexas MonthlyHouston Dining GuideRecommended by:53 Years of family cooking, great BBQ for Galveston County!We are so grateful and honored for this award. Without our devoted customers we would not be here. “Special Thanks” To Each And Everyone Of Them!! God BlessVoted Galveston County’s Best Bar-B-Que On The Island - Galv.comVoted Best Small Business Of The Year - Chamber of Commerce#1 WINNER Let Us Cater YourParties & EventsMany Thanks again to our Customers who are very special to us!Phone OrdersWelcomeOf course we still have ourTrade Marked Turkey CliffhangerCreated by Donny Kerzee Jr. - the grandson of Clifford Earl Putnal, the Founder“Humble but Addictive” — Conde-Nast TravelerDogFriendly8 | The Daily News | Readers’ Choice Winners | June 2019What a wonderful, wonderful privilege to win this award.We want to thank our loy-al and dedicated customers for always being behind us and for voting us the Best Barbecue in Galveston County. We are so thankful, and it means so much to us.My dad, Clifford Earl Putnal, bought Queen’s Grocery in 1966. There was a meat market in the back and groceries in the front. It was a mom-and-pop busi-ness. My brothers Stephen and Michael Putnal grew up working in the grocery story after school and on weekends. At first, my dad never sold his barbe-cue. He had a small pit in the backyard and he would cook his meat for church gatherings, charities and family. People kept telling him that he needed to get rid of the groceries and sell that barbe-cue. Finally, he did with the help of Ste-phen and Michael, who had a big hand in helping dad change the grocery store into a full fledged barbecue restaurant. Queen’s became a big success, and my dad created the barbecue poboy, which is still on the menu today.My dad passed away Aug. 4, 1992. I was encouraged by my brothers to buy the business from my mother to keep it in the family. We are now going on 52 years.Winning this award shows that our hard work is appreciated, and the ma-jority of the public who eat with us are pleased with what we have to offer. We will continue to strive to satisfy our patrons. And we will continue to carry on the family tradition.Many, many thanks! Sandy Kerzee, ownerQUEEN’S BAR-B-QUEBEST BARBECUEKAT’S BARBECUETEXAS PIT STOP BBQJune 2019 | Readers’ Choice Winners | The Daily News | 9Five venues. One Spot. All Beachfront. Whether dining at The Spot or sipping a beverage in one of the four bars — Tiki Bar, SideYard, Squeeze Ritas & Tequilas and RumShack — guests soak up an indoor/outdoor vibe with wrap-around beach-view patios. From its scratch kitchen, Spot guests enjoy fresh seafood, burgers and tacos in a family-friendly atmo-sphere. Its Sweet and Spicy Burger recently was featured on the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise.” The Tiki Bar features more than 50 different beers, wine and a sig-nature piña colada served in a fresh cut coconut shell. Squeeze Ritas & Tequilas offers more than 50 tequilas and specialty margaritas, several rang-ing in size from 12 to 100 ounces. At SideYard, the backyard hangout lo-cated above Squeeze, specialty drinks served in Mason jars, handcrafted martinis and ice-cold beer are the order of the day, whether lounging in a hammock or playing a game on a custom table. RumShack’s Carib-bean-inspired palapa bar specializes in mojitos and rum-based specialty drinks and features more than 50 brands of rum. Located above the Tiki Bar, and accessible via Squeeze and SideYard, the bar showcases live music on the weekends.Owner Dennis Byrd has instilled a passion in his team to deliver the ultimate guest experience charac-terized by seven daily focus areas: be welcoming; teamwork; quality; value; cleanliness; speed; and make it happen. It’s a formula that has helped make The Spot, along with its four bars, one of the most popular beach-front dining and nightlife destinations on Galveston Island.THE SPOTBEST RESTAURANT PATIO, BEST SPORTS BAR, BEST BLOODY MARY, BEST HAPPY HOUR For 20 years, The Sunflower Bakery & Café has been making Galveston better, one mouth-wa-tering dish at a time.Since 1999, The Sunflower has been serving customers fantastic food created with the finest ingredients. It has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a small bakery on 16th and Church streets that served a few bakery items, cold sandwiches and its famous tomato basil soup. Locals and visitors were immediately supportive, which allowed The Sun-flower to open a restaurant at a second location and offer a dining experience that matched its delicious breakfasts and lunches. By focusing on dishes and des-serts they love, owners Lisa and Harry Blair won over the Galveston community. Before long, there were lines of loyal customers at both locations. Needing more room, they reopened at their cur-rent location at 512 14th St. in January 2006. This brought in large groups of customers who had heard about the legendary food and excellent service.In September 2008, all of that was nearly lost when Hurricane Ike brought in 7 feet of water that destroyed every-thing in the restaurant down to the last spoon. Refusing to be bested, Harry and Lisa started again, rebuilding the restaurant in record time and reopening on Dec. 16, 2008, to record crowds and excellent reviews. The secret to their success is that they are chefs first. Their focus on creating delicious food and a delightful experience has allowed them to build a business that has surpassed their wildest dreams.Join them in celebrating 20 years with a visit any day of the week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a special treat, turn up before 3 p.m. and try their delicious brunch items. Don’t forget to treat yourself to one of the delectable items available from the bakery counter.THE SUNFLOWER BAKERY & CAFEBEST BREAKFAST, BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH, BEST BAKERY, BEST SANDWICHNext >