Every year, The Bend asks readers to highlight the best the Coastal Bend area has to offer. You choose the local businesses that blow you away, the restaurants that serve top tastes, the excellent entertainment and first-rate amenities that make life great in the region. We then gather the winners and announce them in our July 2025 print issue.
The nomination period has ended. Only the top five nominees from each category will advance to the voting round, which runs from Apr. 14 to May 5.
Have questions about how The Local’s List works? Check out our FAQ page. Nomination marketing materials can be downloaded here.
