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Vote for the Best Display: Light the Shores Campaign Week 4

The final week of voting in the Light the Shores campaign is underway. A number of businesses have decorated for the holidays, and if you vote in the comments section below, you have the chance to win some great local prizes.

 

City sidewalks, business storefronts and landscaping throughout St. Clair Shores have been decorated for the "Light the Shores" holiday lighting campaign.

Holiday light fans can travel Harper, cruise along the Nautical Mile or keep on track to Nine Mile and Mack, to view impressive light and window displays—and your St. Clair Shores Patch is joining in the fun and competition of the city-wide lighting campiagn.

Patch is hosting the voting for the nearly month-long campaign as businesses compete in four categories:

  • Best Exterior Holiday Decoration
  • Best Holiday Window Display
  • Most Extreme Holiday Decoration – “The Griswold Christmas Vacation” Award
  • Favorite Holiday Shopping Tradition in St. Clair Shores

The best part of the campaign—besides seeing a displays from traditional to audaucious—residents, customers and visitors to St. Clair Shores will select the winners in each category.

Readers will be able to vote for top displays by listing a business name, and category, in the comments section below the story posted on www.stclairshores.patch.com during the campaign. Voting runs from from Nov. 21-Dec. 16.

Voters will need to register to be a Patch user by filling out a few items at http://stclairshores.patch.com/login. Don't worry, you won't receive spam by registering on Patch. In fact, Patch will be randomly selecting votes each week to receive prizes provided by St. Clair Shores businesses. This way we will be able to contact you for your prize!

At the conclusion of the campaign, a grand prize winner will be selected from all the votes cast.

Participating businesses are asked to submit photos of their displays to Patch editor Edward Cardenas at edward.cardenas@patch.com.

The winners and one runner-up in each category will receive plaques that will be presented at the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on Dec. 19.

Official rules:

  • Must be a U.S. resident.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Entries will be accepted from now until 11 p.m., Dec. 16, 2011, for the fourth week of voting.
  • Posts containing inappropriate or negative content will not be eligible for the prizes and will be removed from the site.

Click here for complete Official Rules.

Voters and business owners with questions about "Light the Shores" campaign by calling Edward Cardenas (586) 404-7927 or by email at edward.cardenas@patch.com.

Related Topics: Light the Shores and Small Business

Chuck Hall

9:52 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011

I am glad to see Patch of SCS involved in this endeavor. See you at the Dec 2nd Tree lighting in front of City Hall.

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Elizabeth Plummer

12:24 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011

I am voting for Viviano Flower Shop!

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Amy Jo

12:21 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

I vote for the Ride Perfection display!!

Kellie Hibdon

9:23 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

I am voting for Ship To Shore Travel and Events. For the Holiday decorating.

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mary cebulskie

4:39 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

I would like to vote for Best Window Display for Farmers Insurance Group at 29901 Harper! Got to check out the train and the tree with autos, motorcycles, boats and the train under the tree!

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Edward Cardenas

12:08 am on Monday, November 28, 2011

Voting is closed for the first week of the Light the Shores campaign. Stay tuned for week two of the competition!

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stefan

11:29 pm on Monday, November 28, 2011

I would like to vote for Best Window Display for Peppino's!!!

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melissa

12:33 am on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Best window display is Peppino's

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Nikki Jones

1:23 pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

annabelle's antiques for best window AND exterior!

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Gia Mazzella

1:02 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Beautiful Window Display at Peppino's Hair!

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Kim Rucinski

8:48 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Best Window Display at Peppino's!!

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Mary-Margaret Hunger

9:08 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

My vote is for Ship to Shore for all categories. The front windows are tasteful and beautiful but still simple, and the childrens window on the side of the building is awesome. The Nautical theme out front of the building is very cute and the blow-up display of penguins sledding down the river as Frosty watches for Santa is a must see for everyone.

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Ron Hunger

9:10 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

My vote is for Ship to Shore Travel and Events for the Holiday decorating.

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Linda Wilber

9:15 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I would like to vote for Ship to Shore Travel and Events. My grandchildren enjoy seeing their childrens window on the side of the building and the blow-ups every time we drive down Harper. I enjoy the windows on my daily walks as well, very pretty, good job!!!

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Lori Owens

9:17 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ship to Shore Travel and Events gets my vote!!

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Will Hunt

9:20 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ship to Shore Travel and Events~They are hands down my vote

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Scott Wilber

9:23 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I would like to vote for Ship to Shore Travel and Events also

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Linda LaDuke

7:46 am on Thursday, December 1, 2011

Peppino's gets my vote! They show real Christmas spirit!

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Kathyrose

9:17 am on Thursday, December 1, 2011

I vote for Peppino's!!! Just beautiful

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Debra!!!

9:28 am on Thursday, December 1, 2011

Peppino's is rockin' it for me

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Anita Selby

11:04 am on Thursday, December 1, 2011

Ship to Shores is the best!!!!!!! So cute for both young and old alike.

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Lisa Garofalo Quartana

11:56 am on Thursday, December 1, 2011

Peppino's is the best just come by with the kids all the Santa's are animated and they are so cute some of them even talk bring your kids into the Salon so they can hear them talk !!!!!!

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Thomas K. Prinz

12:38 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

Peppino's is my favoite place for my grooming. They have the prettiest Christmas display in SCS

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Deana Lanstra

5:59 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

I would like to vote for SFC N' More for best window display

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rick

8:47 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

American Home Medical and American Sleep Disorder Institute Rock!!! Light my World! Good Job!!

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Barbara Simon

9:24 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

I would like to vote for American Home Medical. Fantastic lights.

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Carmelita Tafoya-Jones

10:56 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

What a joy to see,beautiful,beautiful.
I would like to vote for Peppino's Hair Fashions

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Carmelita Tafoya-Jones

10:58 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

Please drive by after dusk and walk up close to the display.

Lisa Garofalo Quartana

11:11 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

Stop by Friday night we will be there late. Come on in the Salon to hear the Santas talk.

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Lindsay Barnes

9:26 am on Friday, December 2, 2011

I would like to vote for American Home Medial and American Sleep Disorder Institute for best Exterior Holiday Decoration. Very Patriotic! Great Job!

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Vicki H.

9:29 am on Friday, December 2, 2011

I would like to vote for American Home Medical & American Sleep disorder Institute. Their lights are the best!!

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Cathy

1:32 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011

My vote goes to SFC Floors- Decor & More. Their display looks cozy and inviting!

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Rocco Quartana Jr

1:49 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011

Gotta Love What Peppino's Has Done Inside and Out!!

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Christy

2:19 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011

Vote for SFC their lights are beautiful! Nice people too!

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Michelle White

2:52 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011

Vote for SFC their window display and lights are great!!!

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Amy Astemborski Rose

10:31 am on Saturday, December 3, 2011

Nautical deli looks fantastic on the inside!!!!

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Edward Cardenas

11:02 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2011

Thanks for the voting during week 2. We'll tally the votes and select our weekly winners. The voting now begins for week 3.

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Louise Piscopink

7:52 am on Tuesday, December 6, 2011

I am voting for Ship to Shore Travel. They did a great job decorating their business. Way to go Ship to Shore.

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Jennifer Flynn

8:26 am on Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Ardmore Park Place gets my vote! Amazing holiday displays from top to bottom!

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Lindsay Barnes

10:15 am on Tuesday, December 6, 2011

I would like to vote for American Home Medical and American Sleep Disorder Institute. Their Lights Look Great! My favorite part is the Giant Wreath Around the Clock!

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Meighan Fitzpatrick

12:09 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011

My vote is for Michael Agnello Jewelers! Michael has decorated the whole strip where the store is located, as well as inside his store. The Christmas tree inside is absolutely beautiful!

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Vicki H.

4:12 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011

I would like to vote for American Home Medical & American Sleep Disorder Institutes Exterior Lights. Love the Red, White and Blue theme!

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S Rose

4:37 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011

I am voting for American Home Medical....All American business using the beautiful Christmas lights all around AND the good ole' USA flag.....patriotic! Very professional and classy decor on the front.

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Danielle

10:22 am on Wednesday, December 7, 2011

My vote for all 4 categories goes to Viviano's! Their decorations are absolutely beautiful!

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Dawn

11:05 am on Wednesday, December 7, 2011

my vote is for Viviano Flower Shop - It's not down in the heart of the Shores but it is tastefully decorated and the beautiful window displays always look nice.

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Wendy Mahan

9:51 am on Thursday, December 8, 2011

American Home Medical & American Sleep Disorder Institute is very patriotic, they have my vote.

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Jeanne McDonald

12:17 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2011

I vote for Viviano Flower Shop. Although not down in the heart of the Mile, it has been an anchor of small businesses in St Clair Shores for years. The outside of the store is artfully decorated without being a distraction, and the inside is a treat for the senses!

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Bill

8:30 pm on Friday, December 9, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry has my vote for the most extreme holiday decoration... very cool and entertaining!

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Sharon

8:36 pm on Friday, December 9, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry has my vote for the most extreme holiday decoration. Absolutely awesome and creative.

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carrie

10:34 am on Saturday, December 10, 2011

WOW! Amazing light show at Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry (on their roof)!!! Even Santa sings to the music- how cool is that! My vote for Most Extreme Holiday Decoration and Best Exterior Decoration goes to them, definitely!!

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Lorrain Rushlow

11:37 am on Saturday, December 10, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and laser dentistry has the Rushlow and Demmick vote! Great for everyone of all ages,my ten year old sister loves and even my mom. For all three catergories!

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pootercat

8:18 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry has my vote for Most Extreme Holiday Decorations and Best Exterior Decorations!! Plus she is a great dentist too!!! Great place!

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Lois Gates

10:37 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry has my vote for most extreme holiday decorations and best exterior decorations. Great job Doc!

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Michelle Dygert

11:27 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry!!!!!!!

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C JOLLY

12:00 am on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Agnellos jewelers for great holiday shopping tradition

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Riens

7:54 am on Sunday, December 11, 2011

AWESOME display at Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry! Music, lights, camera and ACTION....bring on the Holidays with a BIG dose of Christmas Cheer!! Hooray for the participation and effort in this fabulous display! All my votes!! WOW!

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Edward Cardenas

11:15 pm on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Thanks for another great week of voting. The polls are closed for week 3, and a new round of voting is underway.

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Jerry Emerson

9:21 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

I Vote for Mich Cosmetic & Laser Dentristy for Most extreme AND Best Exterior

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Bob F.

9:29 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

I vote for american home medical and american sleep disorder the best lites in town

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Lindsay Barnes

9:31 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

American Home Medical and American Sleep
Disorder Institute has the best outside Lights! Go RED, WHITE and BLUE!

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Sue

9:39 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

I vote for Michigan cosmetic and laser dentisry most extreme display-awesome!!

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mona

9:40 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

i vote for american home/american sleep disorder institute for best exterior lights this year.

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monica

10:44 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

My vote goes to Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry for Most Extreme Holiday Decoration and Best Exterior Decoration. Great light show and music!

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Kathy Eisengruber

11:09 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

My vote is for Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry for both “Most Extreme Holiday Decorations” and “Best Exterior Decorations”.

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Uncle Bill

11:54 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry's display should be a lock for "The Griswold - Christmas Vacation Award."

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Tracy

4:09 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011

My vote is for American Home Medical & American Sleep Disorder Institute for all categories. The windows are laced with colorful lights & all the employees have their stockings hanging in the windows, which is really cute!! I love how both the buildings are surrounded with garland completed with lights & pretty red bows, and the angels in the windows of American Sleep reminds me of the decorations we had as children very nostalgic.

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Vicki H.

4:28 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011

My vote is for American Home Medical & American Sleep Disorder Institute. Their decorations are tastefully done. I like that they used the red, white and blue theme, pays tribute to our country.

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Ed Reid

4:35 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011

I vote for American Home Medical and American Sleep Disorder. Awesome.....Looks great!.

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Renee Monaco

7:39 am on Tuesday, December 13, 2011

I vote for Michigan cosmetic and laser dentistry for the most beautiful display! I also vote for BEST dentist!

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Zoey

8:10 am on Tuesday, December 13, 2011

My vote all the way goes to Michigan cosmetic and laser dentistry! Best dentist also!!!!!

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Bonnie Lyke

9:56 am on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

my vote goes to Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry has music and 12,000 lights in its Light the Shores display. Credit Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry.
WAY TO GO!!!!!!!

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sue sobieski

10:11 am on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry is our vote. Ed & Sue Sobieski

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Dale McClenaghan

2:29 pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

my vote goes to Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry has music and 12,000 lights in its Light the Shores display. Credit Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry.
They did it just like I would have.!!!! Big and cool.

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Nancy conley

4:20 pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Michigan cosmetic & laser dentistry have the most extreme holiday decorations & best exterior decorations

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Angela Paradiso Southway

11:33 pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry HANDS DOWN THE BEST!

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lynn

9:27 am on Thursday, December 15, 2011

I'm voting for Ride Perfection Center! that tow truck is super cool!!!

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Dickson Schutt

8:53 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2011

Dickson S.
I am voting fo Michigan Cosmetic and laser dentistry. What a light show.
A great way to say Merry Christmas

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Frank Pesta

9:28 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2011

My vote is for Dr Mastis's Christmas display.

Frank Pesta

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Bob Sloboda

11:33 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2011

Bob Sloboda

I vote for Cosmitic Lazer & Dentistry. Great Job.

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Bill Loubiere

6:47 am on Friday, December 16, 2011

My vote is for Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry for Best Exterior and Most Extreme Display

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Terri Smigels

9:14 am on Friday, December 16, 2011

Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry gets my vote. I love how the lights work with the music,

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dan peek

10:13 am on Friday, December 16, 2011

my vote goes to michigan cosmetic and laser dentistry , for the best exterior and most extreme display

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Debbie Lipski Cottrell

10:34 am on Friday, December 16, 2011

My votes for:
Best Exterior Display - Vivianos
Best Window Display - Nick's Jewelry
Most Extreme Display - Family Dentistry

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Jill

11:39 am on Friday, December 16, 2011

I VOTE FOR MICHIGAN COSMETIC AND LASER DENTISTRY FOR BEST EXTERIOR AND MOST EXTREME DISPAY! OH WHAT A DISPLAY!

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Peter Neuberger

3:09 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

I vote for Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry for the Best Exterior and Most Extreme Display!

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Deanna Kent

3:11 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

We vote for Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry for Best Exterior and Most Extreme Display. Be sure to switch your dial as you drive by to enjoy the music with the lights. Awesome display!

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Phillip Quartana

3:19 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

Gotta Love What Peppino's Has Done Inside and Out!!

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Cassandra Allor

3:57 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

I vote for Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry for the Best Exterior and Most Extreme Display....

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Pete

5:43 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

Love Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry for the Best Exterior and Most Extreme Display

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Larry Kalmar

8:05 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

Casting our VOTE for Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry for Best Exterior and
Most Extreme Display. Kathy & Larry

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Christina Hatch

8:40 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

I vote for SFC, the place looks great!

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Herman the German

9:47 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

Dr. Mastis is really great...I think her Christmas display is first rate!
The first time I saw it,I was really floored.... very worthy of the Griswold Award.
MICHIGAN COSMETIC AND LASER DENTISTRY....The display is so cool and wintery.

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Onkel Wilhelm

10:03 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

Witt out a doubt. Most Extreme Display should be da michigan cosmetic laser dentist office.

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John B.

10:47 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

MCLD (Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry) all the way for the "Best Exterior" and "Most Extreme" light display!

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Edward Cardenas

11:07 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011

Thanks everyone for voting. The polls are closed. Business winners will be announced Monday, and individual prizes from local businesses will be awarded to voters this weekend.

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RGesch

11:17 am on Saturday, December 17, 2011

Dr. Mastis is number ONE! and my vote is for Michigan Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry. Good Job!! :)

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Carly

10:37 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011

Family Dentistry for Best Exterior Holiday Decoration

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