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1333        </span></div><div class="lee-article-text first-p"><p class="isSelectedEnd">Welcome to Southland’s Best 2026.</p></div><div class="lee-article-text"><p class="isSelectedEnd">This year marks the sixth year of celebrating the businesses, organizations and professionals who make the Southland such a vibrant place to live, work and play. What began as a community-driven recognition program has grown into one of the area's most anticipated annual traditions, shining a spotlight on the people and businesses that consistently go above and beyond.</p></div><div id="tncms-region-article_instory_top" class="tncms-region hidden-print"><div id="tncms-block-3482361" class="tncms-block"></div></div><div class="lee-article-text"><p class="isSelectedEnd">Now it's your turn to decide who deserves the title of Southland’s Best.</p></div><div class="lee-article-text"><p class="isSelectedEnd">Voting is officially underway, and we invite you to support your favorite local businesses, restaurants, service providers, retailers and community organizations. Whether you're recognizing a longtime favorite or helping a rising star earn well-deserved recognition, every vote helps celebrate the businesses that make a difference in our communities every day.</p></div><div class="hidden-print "><div class="ad-col visible-xs"><div class="tnt-ads-container text-center hidden-print hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg"><div style="min-height:600px; min-width:300px;" class="tnt-ads dfp-ad" data-dfp-adunit="/8438/southlandnewsgroup.com/frankfort" data-dfp-custom-pos="article-breakout, atf, 60" id="article-breakout-mobile-1-mobile" data-dfp-size="[[300,600],[8,1]]" data-lazy="true"></div></div>
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1336    </div></div><div class="lee-article-text"><p class="isSelectedEnd">Throughout the years, we've recognized hundreds of deserving businesses—from beloved local establishments and family-owned companies to innovative newcomers making their mark. Each one shares a common commitment to excellence, community involvement and serving customers with passion and pride.</p></div><div class="hidden-print "><div class="ad-col visible-sm"><div class="tnt-ads-container text-center hidden-print hidden-xs"><div style="min-height:90px; min-width:728px;" class="tnt-ads dfp-ad" data-dfp-adunit="/8438/southlandnewsgroup.com/frankfort" data-dfp-custom-pos="article-breakout, stf, btf, 60" id="article-breakout-tablet-2" data-dfp-size="[728,90]" data-lazy="true"></div></div>
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1339    </div></div><div class="row lee-text-row"><div class="col-md-8 fixed-col-left main-content"><div class="lee-article-text"><p class="isSelectedEnd">As voting begins for Southland’s Best 2026, we encourage you to make your voice heard. Vote daily for your favorites, share the contest with friends and family and help us recognize the businesses that truly deserve to be called the best of the Southland.</p></div><div class="lee-article-text"><p class="isSelectedEnd">Thank you for being part of this tradition and for supporting the local businesses that help our communities thrive. We look forward to celebrating this year's winners and continuing a tradition that has become a cornerstone of community recognition throughout the Southland.</p></div><div class="hidden-print "><div class="ad-col visible-xs"><div class="tnt-ads-container text-center hidden-print hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg"><div style="min-height:250px; min-width:300px;" class="tnt-ads dfp-ad" data-dfp-adunit="/8438/southlandnewsgroup.com/frankfort" data-dfp-custom-pos="article-breakout, stf, btf, 60" id="article-breakout-mobile-3-mobile" data-dfp-size="[[300,250],[320,50],[300,50]]" data-lazy="true"></div></div>
1340    </div></div><div class="lee-article-text"><p>Vote daily at <a href="http://southlandsbest.com">http://southlandsbest.com</a> through July 26 and help crown Southland&rsquo;s Best 2026.</p></div><div class="clearfix"></div>
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