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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 UCW 29 Best of Fayetteville Best Veteran-Owned Business Boone Trail Fit Body Boot Camp 3039 Boone Trail #100 910-889-1155 or www.facebook.com/FitBodyBooneTrail/ Owner Dinah Goodman has a love for fitness and helping people reach their fitness goals. Goodman joined the Army at the age of 17, where she learned she could do more than she thought she was physically capable of doing. Boone Trail Fit Body Boot Camp offers high powered 30-minute classes. Every workout is professionally designed and led by nationally certified coach- es who are driven to help you get the results you want. All fitness levels are welcome. Sassy Seniors and Kid Fit are special classes as well. The key to Boone Trail Fit Body Boot Camp's solution to fast, long-lasting weight loss is the result of its signature "Afterburn" workouts, support and motivation from world class coaches and an easy-to-follow nutrition program. Fit Body Boot Camp is twice the workout in half the time. Visit Fit Body Boot Camp Monday through Saturday and see for yourself. Best Shopping Complex (Not the Mall) Westwood Shopping Center McPherson Church Road and Morganton Road When you've got a lot of shop- ping to do, wouldn't it be great to get it all done in one spot instead of spending your time driving around town from one store to another? There is such a place in Fayetteville. Westwood Shopping Center is home to a variety of businesses, including clothing stores, a phar- macy, entertainment venues, a number of restaurants, specialty shops and service providers. Most of our readers already know this, as Westwood has won this category many times before, and several Best of Fayetteville winners are located in Westwood Shopping Center. Westwood Shopping Center was built in 1974 by the Player family and is an integral part of the 600-acre regional trade center in Fayetteville, which includes several other shopping centers and brings in more than $200 million to the local economy every year. Looking back over the many years of develop- ment, the owners take pride in the fact that the shopping center has become a place where small-business owners turn their dreams into reality. Westwood Shopping Center is in the heart of Fayetteville's bustling restau- rant and shopping district at the intersection of Morganton and McPherson Church Roads, near the All American Freeway. The area continues to grow and offer new options for shoppers and local businesses. Best Health Food Store Apple Crate Naturals 2711 Raeford Road Suite 110 and 5430 Camden Road Suite 103 910-426-7777 and 910-423-8800 or www.applecratenaturals.com Navigating the maze of poten- tially harmful ingredients in our food can be daunting. At Apple Crate Naturals, they are dedicated to offering Fayetteville the fin- est selection of organic produce, wholesome foods and trustworthy supplements. Their team scrutinizes every ingredient, allowing you to shop with peae of mind. Both locations are equipped to cater to your health and wellness needs. The staff takes pride in their range of organic and non-GMO offerings — from fresh produce to offering Fayetteville's most com- prehensive selection of high-quality supplements, essential oils and cannabis products. A unique feature at the Raeford Road store is the DIY nut butter grind- ing station. For any queries or interests in natural products, the well-informed staff is on hand to assist. Under the dedicated leadership of Brenda Harris and her daugh- ters, Emily and Allison, Apple Crate Naturals remains a family-owned beacon of health in the community. Best Candy/Sweet Shop Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop 1916 Skibo Road #A7 910-867-6032 or www.facebook.com/RocketFizzFayettevilleNC or www.instagram.com/rocketfizzfayetteville/ The concept of the classic candy store of old hasn't faded into the pages of history. It's alive and well and enjoying a renaissance under the national branding of the Rocket Fizz chain. Fayetteville's Rocket Fizz is located in the Marketfair Shopping Center. The local franchise is owned by Ann Sims, Ineke Morris. At their store, you'll see such enticing items as toys, novelties, gags, candies, nostalgic movie posters, vintage rock concert posters and more than 400 variet- ies of soda pop. The soda flavors are as varied as green apple jalapeño, black licorice, s'mores, banana nut, ranch dressing, cucumber, Martian poop, and bacon. Not a soda fan? Try eating it via Dr. Pepper cot- ton candy. Or try the Bob Ross Positive Energy Drink for a quick pick-me-up. The focus is simple. Rocket Fizz wants to offer the kind of fun and tasty treats popular in years past, while also mixing in some quirky, modern flare. Their staff goes the extra mile to help you find the perfect nostalgic selec- tion to take you back to your childhood. Good s & Serv i c es