BEST INSURANCE AGENCY, Sussex County
STEPHEN HARTSTEIN, ANDY HARTSTEIN & JIM HARTSTEIN
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As it celebrates its 124th anniversary, The Insurance Market has been serving the needs of its clients for generations—literally. Since 1900, the company has supported residents across the Shore through its diverse range of personal and commercial coverage options.
The agency’s 36 highly skilled professionals collectively hold 46 professional designations and are licensed in 25 states.

BEST ATTORNEY, BEST DEFENSE
ATTORNEY & BEST LAW FIRM, Worcester County
RICHARD BRUECKNER
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Today, some people want instant gratification, but attorney Richard Brueckner knows this approach produces poor results in the courtroom. The five-time Coastal Style Best Of Readers’ Poll winner and former assistant state’s attorney instead takes the time, care and compassion necessary to learn not only about his clients’ legal matters,

BEST SKIN ENHANCEMENT PROVIDER & BEST WELLNESS CENTER, Dorchester/Talbot Counties
Kellie Rhodes, RN, BSN & Jessie Willey, MSN, CRNP-FNP
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Two sisters, undeniable synchronicity and a passion for enriched health and wellness is what you’ll find at Alternative Therapy MD in Easton, where Jessie Willey and Kellie Rhodes head up a thriving practice centered on customized wellness and aesthetic medi-spa services.

BEST BUSINESSWOMAN,
BEST DESSERTS & BEST ITALIAN, Sussex County
LISA DIFEBO-OSIAS
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For 35 years, DiFebo’s has provided an iconic culinary experience, expertly uniting classic Italian cuisine with a fresh, modern touch that keeps its dedicated patrons coming back for more.
Lisa DiFebo-Osias honed her craft under the guidance of
her industrious restaurateur parents,