Polls close at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17.

Thanks to all of you for recommending your favorite places around the Lowcountry 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

Golf Courses

Nurseries

Gym or Fitness Center

Dance Studio

SHOPPING

Thrift/Consignment Store

Local Shop

COMMUNITY

Wedding Venue

Neighborhood

FOOD & DRINK

Wings

Burger

Pizza

Italian

Sushi

Steak

Cheap Eats

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant

Mexican

Outdoor Dining

Fresh Shrimp

Local Bar

Frozen Treats

Produce Stand or Farmer's Market

SERVICES

Mechanic

Preschool

Hair Salon

Please see the attached rules.