Summer is here, and everybody's looking for something new to do. What better time to revisit the best local hot spots in the Land O' Lakes area?

Until July 8, we're collecting nominations for Readers' Choice 2012 in 25 categories: 

• Best Italian Food
• Best Burgers
• Best Barbecue
• Best Breakfast Spot
• Best Outdoor Dining
• Best Bakery
• Best Happy Hour
• Best Beer Selection
• Best Haircut
• Best Farmers' Market
• Best Day Care
• Best Lawn Care
• Best Real Estate Agency
• Best Auto Repair Shop
• Best Dentist
• Best Family Physician
• Best Bowling Alley
• Best Skating Rink
• Best Playground
• Best Sports Venue
• Best Gym
• Best Music Venue
• Best Golf Course
• Best Fishing Shop
• Best Bike Shop

Which local places would you recommend to your neighbors? Nominate your favorites in the comments below or on the articles linked above.

We'll collect all the nominations, and we'll put them to a vote starting July 23. We've attached the official rules to this story, too. In the meantime, stay looped in with what's going on in town by subscribing to Patch's free daily email newsletter. We're on Twitter and Facebook, too!