HOT OF THE PRESSES: The Best of the Pines Hall of Fame is back with its second annual class of local legends! These aren’t just businesses; they’re the heartbeat of our community, delivering everything from healthy lifestyles and joyful play to sparkling jewels and perfect pizza pies. Each one has become a headline-worthy success story by earning the love, trust and loyalty of customers year after year.

This year’s inductees remind us why we love living, working, dining and celebrating right here at home. We’re talking about a fitness center that keeps us healthy and strong, a yoga studio that helps us breathe and balance, a jeweler that makes life shine, a toy store that sparks imagination and a beloved fundraising event that lifts up children of all abilities. Add to that a trusted auto shop, a go-to wedding venue, a top-notch dog boarding center and a New York-style pizzeria that’s been feeding the community for 45 years, and you’ve got one unforgettable front page.

The Hall of Fame is our way of saying “thank you” to these extraordinary businesses for setting the standard, year after year. They’ve made a big impact on our community, and now they’re making history.