10/22/2026
Before voting for Smoke & Fire BBQ ...come in this weekend and choose a candidate! Pulled pork? Ribs? A burger? Brisket on Saturday? Prime rib on Friday?
Or...you can always vote "D"...
ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!
CHEERS!
BEST OF SRQ LOCAL 2027 | Nominations are officially OPEN!
Youβre invited to share the love for your favorite locally owned and operated businesses, organizations, experiences and people in Sarasota + Manatee Counties by nominating them for Best of SRQ Local 2027!
Nominations close on Wednesday, November 11, 2026βlearn more, view the ballot and submit your local picks at srqmag.com/bosrq.
NEW TO THE PROGRAM THIS YEAR | Best of SRQ Local Toolkit Builder!
Visit srqmag.com/toolkit to create your custom nominations graphics and start getting the word out.
How the Nominations Round Works:
β Nominations may be submitted once per day, per category during the competition period.
β Nominate often; only the most-nominated spots move on to the final ballot.
β Businesses may encourage their community to nominate.
β The top vote-getters will advance to the Voting Round in January 2027.
β In the spirit of the competition, only one email address per person will be allowed. For additional ballot guidelines, please visit our website.
(No purchase or subscription necessary to participate.)