The results are in! Nearly 8,000 votes determined the winners of 2014’s Best of Harford contest. From preferred personal trainers to choice child care, every category is another reason to love Harford County.
Dance Lessons: SwingTime Ballroom
Honorable Mentions:
Dance With Me School of Dance
Dancing with Friends
Rage Box Contemporary Dance Center
Golf Course: Bulle Rock
Honorable Mentions:
Mountain Branch Golf Club
Maryland Golf and Country Clubs
Winter’s Run Golf Club
Gym/Fitness Center: The Arena Club
Honorable Mentions:
Planet Fitness
Bel Air Athletic Club
Walter & Betty Ward Family Center Y
Martial Arts Classes: U.S. Taekwondo Academy
Honorable Mentions:
Tae Kwon Do Masters
Method MMA
Ground Control Bel Air
Music Lessons: Music Land
Honorable Mentions:
Maryland Conservatory of Music
Jim Bowley Guitar Instruction
Jessica Deskin School of Music
Swim Club: The Arena Club
Honorable Mentions:
Bel Air Athletic Club
Fountain Green Swim Club
Fallston Club
Yoga Classes: Peace Yoga
Honorable Mentions:
The Arena Club
Bel Air Athletic Club
Ward Family Center Y
Annual Event/Festival: Maryland State BBQ Bash
Honorable Mentions:
Harford County Farm Fair
The Bel Air Festival for the Arts
Darlington Apple Festival
Charity/Nonprofit: The Humane Society of Harford County
Honorable Mentions:
Boys & Girls Club
SARC (Safety Awareness Resources Change)
Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna
Elected Official (2014): Sheriff Jesse Bane
Honorable Mentions:
County Executive David Craig
State Sen. Barry Glassman
County Councilman Chad Shrodes
Kids' Activity: The Arena Club kids' programs
Honorable Mentions:
That Bouncy Place
Jump On It Fun Center
Kinetic Youth Academy
Park/Outdoor Spot: Annie's Playground
Honorable Mentions:
Ma & Pa Trail
Rocks State Park
Churchville Golf Driving Range
Principal: Dale Hunsinger, Homestead Wakefield Elementary School
Honorable Mentions:
Madelyn Ball, The John Carroll School
Stacey Gerringer, Abingdon Elementary School
H. Earl Gaskins, Ring Factory Elementary School
Private School: The John Carroll School
Honorable Mentions:
Harford Day School
Saint Margaret School
Friends School of Harford
Place to Rent for Special Occasions: Swan Harbor Farm
Honorable Mentions:
Rockfield Manor
Liriodendron
The Arena Club
Place to Buy Antiques: Spenceola Antiques (closed)
Honorable Mentions:
Belle Patri
Grassy Creek Antiques & Country Store
Bahoukas Antique Mall
Car Dealership: Jones Junction Auto Group
Honorable Mentions:
Boyle Buick GMC Truck
Adams Jeep of Maryland
Thompson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Clothing Boutique: Tiger Lily
Honorable Mentions:
Pink Silhouette
Tiny Toes
Heartbeat
Consignment Shop: Barely Used Consignments on Main St.
Honorable Mentions:
Uptown Cheapskate
Belle Patri
Kid to Kid
Furniture Store: Gardiners Furniture
Honorable Mentions:
Jarrettsville Furniture
Simply Grande
Ashley Furniture HomeStore
Gift Shop: Ann Marie's Hallmark
Honorable Mentions:
Two Sisters Gallery
Mayfields
Pizzazz
Jeweler: Saxon's Diamond Centers
Honorable Mentions:
Smyth Jewelers (Gold Exchange)
Kay Jewelers
Littman Jewelers
Bakery: Bel Air Bakery
Honorable Mentions:
Flavor Cupcakery
Woodlea Bakery
Paradise Donuts
Caterer: Pairings Bistro
Honorable Mentions:
Laurrapin Grille
Sterling Caterers of Jarrettsville
Half Pints Sports Pub & Grill
Date Place: Bonefish Grill
Honorable Mentions:
Pairings Bistro
Looney’s Pub
Main Street Tower
Farmer’s Market/Stand: Brad’s Produce
Honorable Mentions:
Bel Air Farmers’ Market
Harman’s Farm Market
Jones Family Farm
Beer, Wine and/or Liquor Store: Wine World Beer & Spirits
Honorable Mentions:
Ronnie’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Bel Air Liquors
Friendship Wine & Liquor
Vineyard/Winery: Fiore Winery
Honorable Mentions:
Mount Felix Winery
Harford Vineyard & Winery
Legends Vineyards
Auto Repair Shop: Jones Junction Auto Group
Honorable Mentions
Forest Hill Automotive
Dave Serio’s Vehicle Service Plus
Faby’s Auto Repair
Child Care: The Goddard School
Honorable Mentions
Celebree Learning Centers
Harford Community College Early Learning Center
Stonewall Day Care Center
Day Spa: Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa
Honorable Mentions:
Spa on the Boulevard
Massage Envy
Lavish Salon & Spa
Doggie Day Care: Best Friends Fur Ever Dog Daycare & Overnight Resort
Honorable Mentions:
Country Comfort Kennels & Camp for Pets
PetSmart PetsHotel
Divine K-9
Bank/Credit Union: APG Federal Credit Union
Honorable Mentions:
M&T Bank
PNC
Har-Co Credit Union
Financial Adviser: The Kelly Group
Honorable Mentions:
Harford Financial Group
Edward Jones
Wells Fargo
Florist: Richardson's Flowers & Gifts
Honorable Mentions:
Petals ’N Posies
Amanda’s Florist
Flowers by Lucy
Hair Salon: Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa
Honorable Mentions:
Lavish Salon & Spa
Visage Salon & Day Spa
NVS Salon & Spa
Medi-spa Services: Chesapeake Skin Solutions (at Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa)
Honorable Mentions:
Bala Aesthetics & Medispa
Lavish Salon & Spa
Pet Groomer: PetSmart
Honorable Mentions:
Pawsitively Purrfect
4 Paws Spa and Training Center
Burlane Cat & Dog Boutique
Tattoo Parlor: Flesh Tattoo Company
Honorable Mentions:
Daddy Dice Tattoo Co.
House of Ponchos
Tattoo Dynasty
Alternative Wellness Services: Harford Acupuncture & Associates
Honorable Mentions:
Ultimate Health
Acupuncture Associates of Bel Air
Remedy Wellness
Animal Hospital: Bel Air Veterinary Hospital
Honorable Mentions:
Hickory Veterinary Hospital
Chadwell Animal Hospital
Animal Emergency Hospital
Chiropractor: Spineworks Medical Center
Honorable Mentions:
Chiropractic Care of Bel Air
Ultimate Health
Dr. Poane’s Chiropractic Office
Dental Practice: Abingdon Family Dentistry
Honorable Mentions:
Berg Dental Group
Alvin C. Miranda, D.D.S.
Laurel Bush Family Dentistry
Eye Care: Wilmer Eye Institute at Bel Air
Honorable Mentions:
Vision Associates
Advanced Eye Care
Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates
OB/GYN Practice: Upper Chesapeake Women's Care
Honorable Mentions:
Susquehanna OB/GYN & Nurse Midwifery
Capital Women’s Care
Steven Z. Lenowitz, M.D.
Pediatrician: Pediatric Partners
Honorable Mentions:
Box Hill Pediatrics
Bright Oaks Pediatric Center
North Park Pediatrics
Physical Therapist: Agape Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation
Honorable Mentions:
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Gold Medal Physical Therapy
ATI Physical Therapy
Primary Care Physician: Harford Primary Care
Honorable Mentions:
Plumtree Family Health Center
Smaldore Family Practice Associates
Dr. Julie Tinney
Urgent Care Center: Patient First
Honorable Mentions:
ExpressCare
Total Urgent Care
Flooring and Carpeting: Bel Air Carpet
Honorable Mentions:
George’s Carpet One
Carpets & Flooring by Denny Lee
Harford Carpet Sales
Garden Center/Nursery: The Mill
Honorable Mentions:
Grier’s Nursery and Greenhouses
Home Depot
Kroh’s Nursery
Home Improvement Contractor: Bel Air Construction
Honorable Mentions:
Bailey Building
W.M. Remodeling
Homebuilder: Clark Turner Homes
Honorable Mentions:
Ryan Homes
Bailey Building
Richmond American Homes
Housecleaning Service: Merry Maids
Honorable Mentions:
Maid to Perfection
The Cleaning Authority
Landscaper: Akehurst Landscape Services
Honorable Mentions:
Lawnscape
Turf Connection
Ivy Hill Land Services
Plumber: Len the Plumber
Honorable Mentions:
Magness Plumbing & Heating
Hometown Plumbing Services
PlumbCrazy/Bogan’s Plumbing