NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

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BEST CLUB FOR LIVE MUSIC

WINNER
Studio A, 60 NE 11th St., Miami, 305-358-ROCK (7625), www.studioamiami.com
This downtowner promos underground rockers like Boys Noize, Tommie Sunshine and Princess Superstar. A friendly, no-judgments kinda place. The Crunch of nightlife, if you will.

RUNNER-UP
Tobacco Road, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-374-1198, www.tobacco-road.com
Not many hotlists exclude the granddaddy of clubs, Miami's oldest (est. 1912). There's live music seven days a week and the kitchen's open till 4 a.m on weekends.

BEST LOCAL BAND

WINNER
Hard Liquor Band

RUNNER-UP
Day Music Died

BEST CLUB FOR DANCE MUSIC

WINNER
Club Space, 34 NE 11 St., Miami; 305-375-0001, www.clubspace.com
The incessant, sexy throb will play on in your head long after you leave this 25,000-square-foot bilevel partiers' paradise. No sloppy seconds here. Space nabbed first place in our best club to end the night category, too.

RUNNER-UP
Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-1525, www.mansionmiami.com
The star-spotting game is in full force on any given night. It's 40,000 square feet of fabulousness: four dance floors, three levels, nine bars and world class DJs.

BEST CLUB FOR MEETING NEW PEOPLE

WINNER
Studio A
See Live Music category

RUNNER-UP
Nocturnal, 50 NE 11th St., Miami, 305-576-6996; nocturnalmiami.com
This club, with a state-of-the-art sound system, was tailor made for bumping and grinding. Take the party to three different floors. The rooftop terrace is tops for meeting and exchanging cell info. Since things don't get going until around 3 a.m., it came in second (after Space) for best club to end the night.

BEST BEACH

WINNER
South Beach

RUNNER-UP
Hollywood Beach

BEST LOCAL DJ

WINNER
DJ Danny Daze, aka Danny Gomez, is known for his hip swerving, retro hip-hop mash-ups. Hear his sets at the chichi places like Funkshion Lounge and Shine. See more at www.myspace.com/djdannydaze.

RUNNER-UP
DJ Irie of WEDR 99 Jamz
The official spinner of the Miami Heat (32,800 Google hits ain't bad for a local boy) and rumored bud of Kevin Federline officially hit the big time when he launched a sneaker with Adidas in January. Find out where he'll mastermix at www.djirie.com.

BEST LOCAL TV NEWSCASTER

WINNER
Steve Shapiro
The channel 7 sports anchor, who joined WSVN-Fox a decade ago, is quick with the ad-libs. Another reason for the Bostonian's popularity: a "lively, in-your-face delivery," says Herald sports writer Barry Jackson.

RUNNER-UP
Dwight Lauderdale
WPLG-ABC 10's avuncular anchor has been in the local market since 1974. He's obviously doing something right. Somehow, when it comes out of his mouth, hearing about the latest (insert tragedy here) doesn't sound so horrific.

BEST RADIO STATION

WINNER
560 WQAM
We seem to have serious sports fans in the group: This is the flagship station of the Marlins, Canes and Panthers. Even casual listeners can't turn off the always contentious Power Hour with Hank the Hammer Goldberg and the Mad Dog.

RUNNER-UP
Y100 FM
www.y100online.com

BEST PLACE FOR A DATE

WINNER
Lincoln Road
Start out eating at a romantic restaurant with outdoor seating, then grab a gelato or a coffee at Starbucks (with fun listening booths). If everything goes well, end your night upstairs at risque shop Ricky's.

RUNNER-UP
Coconut Grove
CocoWalk should be done with the repairs soon, thankfully. Hit one of the quaint side streets that make you feel like you live in a village, not a city.

BEST CELEBRITY SIGHTING SPOT

WINNER
Lincoln Road

RUNNER-UP
Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-532-1525

BEST SOFLA FESTIVAL

WINNER
Coconut Grove Arts Festival, www.coconutartsfest.com
More than 150,000 people gather annually to view the
works of 300 artists and craftsmen at this February fair entering its 45th year.

RUNNER-UP
Calle Ocho (www.carnavalmiami.com)
Once a year in March, 24 blocks of Southwest Eighth Street close to traffic to host dancing, food, drink and 30 stages of live entertainment. In 1988, 119,986 people joined in a conga line and got a Guinness World Record. Baila!

BEST ART GALLERY

WINNER
Britto Central, 818 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-531-8821, www.britto.com
Pop artist Romero Britto, known for his bold, subtropical colors, is among South Florida's most celebrated talents. In 2005, he was named the Ambassador of the Arts for the state of Florida.

RUNNER-UP
Wallflower, 10 NE Third St., Miami, 305-579-0069, wallflowergallery.com
Turning 10 this year, the Wallflower can't be put into box. It's more of a blender full of creative juices, host to indie screenings, open-mike nights and book readings. ‘‘We are proud to offer a space for the community," says owner Flash. "And happy to be recognized."

BEST MOVIE THEATER

WINNER
AMC Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Dr., South Miami, 305-466-0450
Twenty-four movies to choose from -- enough to please every critic in your crowd. Before the flick, shoppers love to throw the plastic around in the surrounding stores.

RUNNER-UP
Regal Cinema, 1100 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-674-6766
Get your new releases at this people watchers' paradise, a runway meets entertainment center. Adults hang on the patio overlooking the street action; kids veer toward the video games.

BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE FAMILY

WINNER
MetroZoo

RUNNER-UP
Disney World

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