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

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

• Best Italian Food
• Best Mexican Food
• Best Mediterranean Food
• Best Asian Food
• Best Burger
• Best Steakhouse
• Best Happy Hour
• Best Beer Selection
• Best Haircut
• Best Pest Control
• Best Cable and Internet
• Best Fresh Produce
• Best Hospital
• Best Shopping Center
• Best Day Care
• Best Veterinarian
• Best Real Estate Agency
• Best Zoo or Aquarium
• Best Mini Golf
• Best Bowling Alley
• Best Skating Rink
• Best Place to Take a Walk
• Best Gym
• Best Music Venue
• Best Public Park

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!