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Readers' Choice: The Polls Are Open

For the next three weeks, you have a chance to pick the winners in our inaugural Readers' Choice event.

Posted by Chris Winston (Editor), July 21, 2012 at 04:11 pm

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Thanks to all of you for recommending your favorite places around the Midlands to shop, eat and play.

We've compiled your favorites — and ours — into polls and we're asking you to pick our winners, starting today.

Please visit each story and pick your favorite.

Here are links to all of our great 2012 Readers' Choice categories:

ARTS & LEISURE

Hike or Bike

Gym or Fitness Center

Dance Studio

SHOPPING

Thrift/Consignment Store

COMMUNITY

FOOD & DRINK

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant

Mexican

Frozen Treats

Produce Stand or Farmer's Market

SERVICES

Preschool

Hair Salon

Nail Salon

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