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FEATURE by Janan Talafer Local Heroes in Our Midst

HOME by Susan B. Barnes Making a House a Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Again

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Real Estate Issue Dear Reader, In this real estate issue of the duPont REGISTRY™ Luxury Living in Tampa Bay, you will not only find page after page of exceptional homes in the Tampa Bay area, you will also discover an endless assortment of features about remarkable people, businesses, and attractions making quite an impact around the bay. In our dR FEATURE article, we are proud to offer our readers an inside peek at the enigmatic operations taking place within the perimeters of MacDill Air Force Base. In addition, we sit down with Tom Pritchard, executive chef and partner of four of the area’s best restaurants, who regales us with A Tale for Every Meal in our new dR CULINARY MASTERS. You don’t want to miss the dishes we’ve cooked up in dR DISH, thanks to the scrumptious recipes handed over by the new Kona Grill. Also, look for our dR HOME article which lists the Hot Hues of the moment from a few of the areas hottest interior design experts. With Spring in full swing, dR STYLE suggests Bursting into Blooms with a few pieces from Jay Strongwater’s collection. In dR AUTO the SUV is going back to its roots with a reintroduction to the FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser—an ICON. After flipping through our pages, be sure to take a look at the dR BACK PAGE highlighting Tampa jewelry designer Lea Davis for her opera-inspired necklace series. With the temperatures rising every day, now is the time to enjoy the great outdoors and remind us why we call Tampa Bay home.

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dR AROUND THE BAY By Janan Talafer

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LOCAL HEROES IN OUR MIDST MacDill’s 6th Operations Group

By Janan Talafer

ust four miles south of Tampa on 5,700 acres of prime waterfront land, MacDill Air Force Base has been a strong presence in Tampa Bay since the 1940s. Yet much of what goes on there is cloaked in mystery. This bustling, self-contained “city within a city” has its own grocery and department stores, residential neighborhoods, fire station, restaurants, community and fitness centers, chapel, day care center and kindergarten through fifth grade public school. From their MacDill headquarters, U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command direct U.S. military activities around the globe, including the war on terrorism, conflicts in the Middle East and humanitarian missions in Haiti. MacDill is also the assigned base for some 12,000 military and civilian personnel and their families, as well as more than 1,000 civilian personnel who report to work there every day. Add to that number an estimated 65,000 military retirees who continue to count on the base for support and live nearby. The economic impact of all this on Tampa Bay reaches nearly $5.6 billion annually. Recently Colonel James “Slim” Morgan gave the duPont REGISTRY™ a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the base. As commander of the 6th Operations Group of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, his division supports the many important missions underway there. Here is an inside look at what goes on day to day.

Timing is Everything One of Col. Morgan’s major areas of responsibility is aerial refueling—a task that extends the global reach of U.S. military power and almost makes NASCAR racing seem tame. Flying enormous KC135 tankers, the young men Colonel James "Slim" Morgan, 6th Operations Group Commander.

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above: A flying boom refuels a fighter jet in mid-air - an aerial feat that requires skill, experience and coordination. below: A boom operator, lying prone in the back of a KC-135, directs the transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another.

and women in the 91st Air Refueling Squadron stationed at MacDill have a mission-critical job: delivering fuel to our nation’s military aircraft anywhere in the world, at any time of day or night, and in any type of situation. “Five planes and five crews from MacDill are deployed overseas at all times,” says Col. Morgan. The crews might be assigned to refuel planes in a combat hot zone in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Or they might assist in training and humanitarian missions—whatever is called for at the time. “We do some fancy flying that can sometimes take us in harm’s way,” says Col. Morgan. "We've even taken our planes down low during an attack so we can get the fighters refueled quickly and

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That means the refueling takes place in midair, no small feat while you’re flying at speeds ranging from 200 to nearly 400 miles per hour. This is a maneuver that not only requires years of training, it demands nerves of steel. During the fuel exchange, a “boom operator” lies down in the rear of the KC135 and deftly maneuvers a long rigid tube or “boom” that extends from the tanker into a receptacle nozzle on the receiving aircraft. This is accomplished while both pilots keep their planes steady. “We stabilize, accelerate a little and actually touch the receiving aircraft,” says Col. Morgan. “All it takes to disengage is too much power, air turbulence, or mis-judgment and everything can go wrong.” Fighter jets can be fully “gassed up” in a matter of six minutes—critical when there is no time to waste in getting them back on the job as fast as possible. Heavier aircraft can take up to 30 or 40 minutes to fill says Col. Morgan. It’s almost

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The KC-135 Stratotanker can carry up to 33,000 gallons of gas. MacDill's 91st Air Refueling Squadron fly wherever they are needed around the world.

mind-boggling to realize that 1,000 pounds of gas can be exchanged between the two planes in about a minute. But it’s not just the transfer of fuel that is dramatic. There is also the matter of precision timing to make sure that the tanker loaded with fuel and the other aircraft in need of refueling arrive in mid-air at the same time and the same altitude. “It’s a matter of calculating where we need to be right down to the second,” says Col. Morgan.

Combatant Commander Airlift When our nation’s top military leaders need to travel to special assignments or theaters of operation around the world, Col. Morgan makes sure they get there safely. “We need extra security for these individuals just like we do for the President of the United States,” says Col. Morgan. “We are flying them to the front lines and high threat areas.” MacDill’s 310th Airlift Squadron, a crew of highly experienced Airmen, are

assigned to this task. Three sleek C-37 Gulfstream aircraft are kept waiting at all times to support what Col. Morgan calls “D.V.s or distinguished visitors. These are the “combatant commanders”—the four-star generals assigned to U.S. Central Command, Southern Command, Special Operations Command, Joint Forces Command, Strategic Command, and Northern Command and Transportation Command. In addition to a pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and communications support officer, the crew of the C-37s includes a flight attendant who is trained to prepare meals from scratch to suit the preferences of their distinguished visitors on board.

Around-the-Clock Airfield Operations On the ground, Col. Morgan is focused on keeping everything efficient and orderly at the MacDill airfield. He also oversees the annual MacDill Air Show and requests for flyovers at special community events.

Air traffic control at MacDill presents some interesting challenges, he says, because of the airfield’s close proximity to downtown Tampa, as well as to four active civilian airports—Tampa International Airport, Peter Knight Airport, St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport and Alfred Whitted Airport. Military, commercial, and private planes all share Tampa Bay’s busy skies. The relatively tight air space requires that Airmen controllers remain vigilant On the ground, the runway is just as busy, with frequent landings from Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps aircraft coming in from other bases, as well as MacDill’s own fleet of aircraft taking off for mission-related flights. MacDill’s tropical landscape presents other unique demands. Unlike air bases in other parts of the country, Tampa’s airfield is located in a former mangrove swamp. In fact, some 906 acres on the base are still preserved as wetlands. Numerous water retention ponds attract Osprey and other large birds. MacDill is home to more than 20 protected or

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Gulfstream C-37's, flown by MacDill's 310th Airlift Squadron, safely deliver top military leaders to their destination.

endangered species including the bald eagle. As attractive as that might be, an abundance of wildlife can be hazardous to planes, says Col. Morgan. You don’t want birds near the runway. Strict guidelines keep vegetation low and away from the runway and grass maintained at the proper height.

High Praise for MacDill’s Airmen and Women Col. Morgan can’t say enough to recognize the men and women under his supervision. “We have an outstanding volunteer military,” he says. What does he look for in a recruit? The job description might read: strong work ethic, mentally sharp, assertive, confident, self-aware, and team player. To become a military pilot also requires someone who will not falter and who can give 100-percent focus to the task at hand says Col. Morgan. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Col. Morgan says he’s known from the time he was nine years old and flew in his brother-in-law’s Cessna that he wanted to be a pilot. “I feel blessed to know what I wanted to do with my life from a very young age,” he says. “I still get a thrill every time I go up.” Col. Morgan has been everything from a test pilot to the first commander of the 319th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. During the first night of Operation Enduring Freedom, he was right in the middle of the action in Afghanistan. But he is also acutely aware of the sacrifices that MacDill’s Airmen—and their families—make daily. Missions may take anywhere from a few days to a few months. Often there is only a short time at home in-between assignments, he says. Loved ones are continually saying goodbye. Moving frequently can take its toll on children, who must change schools and learn to adapt to new environments, sometimes every year or two.

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Air traffic controllers oversee landings and take-offs at the base airfield.

Col. Morgan’s personal experience is the perfect example of the lifestyle military families’ face. He’s moved 15 times in 24 years. He and his wife Myra, son Peter, 22; and daughters Susanna, 20, and Liz, 14, have lived all over the country, from Texas and California to North Dakota, New Jersey, Illinois, and now Tampa. They also lived a year in England. His favorite assignments? He doesn’t hesitate to say that both North Dakota and Tampa are at the top of the list. “The friendliness of the people and the

welcome support from both communities has been terrific,” says Col. Morgan. “My wife and I always thought we would retire to Texas, but now we might consider Tampa.” dR

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omeownership has its fair share of obstacles—from figuring out how to make those repairs to what color to paint the kitchen to just the right landscaping to showcase the house. For some, there comes a time to make a bigger decision: remodel or throw in the towel and buy new. “People are requesting remodels in their homes for two reasons,” said Pete Costanza of Costanza Homes. “They are substantially invested in their neighborhoods and have lived in their homes for twenty years or so and don’t want to move; or, their families are changing and they need a mother-in-law suite, or they had more kids and need to add a room.” He also noted that people like the idea of refreshing their homes without having to move away and that the sheer lack of resources motivates remodels. “One of the main reasons people in Pinellas County remodel is that there is very little land available to build new, and they are pretty happy with their location,” added Costanza. When beginning a project, a member of the Costanza Homes team visits the site to take a look at the project and assess the work to be done. Then, the in-house drafting staff develops preliminary designs, which are reviewed and finalized. Finally, the team works within the predetermined budget and builds out the job. Powell Building Contractors, Inc. also sees a lot of renovation work in Pinellas County, which Bob Powell, president, attributes primarily to the tax implications of building a new home. “We’ve recently completed a few whole-house renovations on the beaches, which results in significantly less taxes than if we’d built new homes,” said Powell. “We’ve also been doing a lot of bonus rooms, second floor bonus rooms, and home theaters.” Powell concurred with Costanza. “People don’t want to leave the neighborhood where they’ve been for ten years, their kids are involved in soccer, and they have friends and neighbors that they don’t want to leave. A renovation provides more room without a move.” Neal Fiske and his team at TriplePoint Design Build work with their clients from conceptualizing designs through to the final “punch out.” They generally have three types of clients: those who have an idea and need help getting started; those who know

TriplePoint Design Build transforms an ordinary living room into a spectacular, contemporary work of art. Refined elements of the design include “step tray” ceilings, angular walls and floor-to-ceiling glass

what they want but aren’t aware of all the things that have to be done to get the project going; and those with plans in hand and need a builder. “Our clients come under our wing as we start looking at things together,” said Fiske. “We work through the

TriplePoint Design Build remodeled this home keeping within the original footprint of the house. Care was taken to compliment the existing architectural theme of the structure, while enhancing the open water views with the addition of the upper transom glass.

design process establishing realistic expectations for the project while trying to incorporate all of their objectives.” “We keep a keen eye on the budget, develop accurate scope of work documents, and control the selection process, and strategically break the project into manageable components that translate into a successful construction strategy,” adds Fiske. “We consider the design process— selections, establishing a realistic budget and developing a construction schedule—is all part of the courtship,” said Fiske. “The

From remodeling a single room to an entire house, the project(s) take time, patience, and expertise. (© Powell Building Contractors, Inc.).

construction part of the project is the marriage. If the courtship goes well, it is a clear indication that the marriage will be successful.” When it comes time to make a decision to remodel or move, give it some deep thought and make the decision that will make your house a home—again. dR

To get started on your remodeling project, contact:

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TriplePoint Design Build

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By Gale Steves

Bored with beige? Feeling weary of those off-white walls? Don’t be afraid to bring the personality of color into your home.

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re you maybe struggling with the “which white is right” answer to your paint question? There are design experts recommending exciting new colors, which are perfect for your home in these uncertain times. Whether you are confident and moving ahead, feeling more conservative, or really in need of some cheering up, there is nothing like a touch of paint to create color excitement. Lesley Harrington, Executive Director for The Color Association of the U.S. reports that the home palette for 2010 is optimistic. “Classic colors will be less neutral and reflect colors that we trust,” she predicts. “Clean yellows and oranges will play a bigger role on our walls. Blues and green have fresh new shades in midtone range. Even fashion-forward reds and purples are toned down and add excitement to many rooms.” This may seem like a big leap forward, but “you can change the personality of even the dullest room with a fresh coat of paint in a new color,” suggests Sonu Mathew, ASID, Senior Interior Designer for Benjamin Moore and Co. First, think of how a room will be used. Choose warm colors for lively and active areas, such as a kitchen and family room; these colors include red, orange or yellow. They are sunny and energizing, adding warmth to any room. The cool colors—blues, greens, and purples—turn down the heat in a room and create a restful and calming atmosphere. They

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Orange Flavored: Turn a blah dark bedroom into a beautiful one.

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Color Marketing, The Sherwin Williams Co. For a chilly room or one with northfacing windows, using warm colors will bring coziness. The reverse holds true for a south or west-facing room with blazing sunlight, which can benefit from cool colors to turn down the heat.

Behr Paint’s Director of Color, Erika Woelfel, thinks that “the latest generation of neutrals is cool, complex, and inviting.” These natural shades of taupe, gray, and beige rely on the clever use of light and texture to create very atmospheric rooms.

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are great for bedrooms, bathrooms, or home offices. These color rules apply in general but you have to factor in the light in the room as well. “Think about the natural light and location of these rooms as well,” recommends Jackie L. Jordan, CMG, Director of

Lime Light: Green calls attention to this dramatic south-facing kitchen.

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Showing True Colors Sue Kim, Color Trend Expert at Valspar Paints advises “bright” colors should move to the foyer or living room. As you get more comfortable with color, you will find using “brights,” paired with chalky colors, make hightraffic areas more inviting. Barbara Richardson, Director, Color Marketing Services, Glidden Paint, says that “dark or deep colors are just right for creating personal spaces.” Deep red, brown, dark grey, or green are perfect choices for a room with a lot of sunlight, windows, or doors to create a more intimate atmosphere. Paint is the easiest way to give any room an instant color makeover. You can paint an accent wall to define part of a room or use it to connect two adjacent rooms as well. No need to be afraid of color—the big question is which hue to use? dR

We have paired two each of the ten newest colors together to make it easier for you to see how they work together. From Sherwin Williams: Available from Sherwin Williams Stores in Tampa (WestShore) and St. Petersburg (66th Street)

VerveViolet (SW 6979)

Pickle (SW 6725)

From Benjamin Moore and Co: Available at Durable Coatings, St Petersburg, and Fine Designs Paint in Brandon

Cedar Green (2034-40)

August Morning (2156-40)

From Behr Paint: Available at Home Depot in Tampa and West St. Petersburg

Porpoise (790E-3)

Cozy Cottage (740C-2)

From Glidden Paint: Available at Home Depot in Largo and Pinellas Park, Gulf to Bay in Clearwater

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Belgian Waffle (GLO25)

Blue-Gray Slate (GLN61)

From Valspar Paints: Available at Lowe’s in Central Tampa and South Clearwater

Into the Blue: Change the personality of this sunny space with a medium blue. Sea Kiss (5005-9C)

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6 Ambleside Drive

n the summer of 2005, Vasko was first introduced to 6 Ambleside Drive, a noteworthy address in the much coveted Belleair. Bekiri and his wife Pembe, owners of a well established hair salon in the Harbor Oaks section of Clearwater saw endless potential. Undaunted by a 6,000-square-foot renovation over a four-year period, the couple researched endless materials and hired

local craftsmen to incorporate a warm yet elegant and distinguished interior. “As a girl I dreamed of living in a stately home that felt cozy yet had enough of an open floor plan in which I could raise a family,” notes Pembe Bekiri. Adding travertine flooring, granite, marble, tumbled stone, period ironwork, style appropriate millwork, cabinetry, and paint treatments throughout the Bekiris’ have achieved

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Pembe’s dream of a family home. “What I’ll miss most is our backyard sanctuary,” muses Vasko. “We have spent many weekends with our daughters utilizing the pool and the outdoor kitchen.” The property is offered at $1,395,000 and Listed by Rafal Wazio of Sand Key Realty, 727-424-4629 or rafalwazio@yahoo .com. For additional information, visit www.6Ambleside.com dR

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jtàxÜyÜÉÇà Perfection Davis Island

$2,495,000

Blending sophistication with contemporary design, this newer 6,200SF, 6 bedroom, waterfront estate showcases Mediterranean influences with extraordinary attention to detail. The elegant, open floor plan with a backdrop of the water views will immediately draw you into main living areas. The gourmet kitchen is an entertainer's delight. Well designed, with its enormous center island, it features top-of-the-line appliances including duel dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators and wine cooler. The sumptuous second story master suite is very spacious; with French doors that lead to your private waterfront verandah. The out door entertaining area makes casual summer evenings with friends enjoyable as they relax by your sparkling pool and spa or drop your boatlift and enjoy a moonlight cruse. This wide canal gives you easy boating access to the bay.

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XÖâxáàÜ|tÇ Elegance Odessa

$1,899,000

The delightful blend of French country design and relaxed elegance coupled with extraordinary craftsmanship and attention to detail, makes this 6,829SF, equestrian estate, Odessa's only "must have' residence. Majestically situated on five acres, this property is poised to lure the most discriminating of buyers. Upon stepping through the impressive front entry, one's eyes are immediately drawn up to the beautiful domed detail of the formal living room's twelve foot ceilings. Equally as impressive, is the inviting kitchen with every amenity desired by any gourmet chef, including duel dishwashers, Thermador double ovens and six burner gas cook top. Other features include a billards room, oversized theatre room, gym and secluded office. Located in the gated community of Citrus Green.

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Built in 1928, this 7,683-square-foot Italianstyle villa, once the home of the incomparable Babe Ruth, may be the most uniquely beautiful waterfront estate in all of Tampa Bay. A complete three-year renovation yields results beyond wordsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;harkening back to a romantic, bygone era when baseball was king! The Tuscany kitchen is every gourmetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream and boasts top-of-the-line everything plus perfect provincial informal dining. An amazing wine room models an old-world vineyard. The handrails, balusters, and columns have been brilliantly restored and deliver a rich and distinctive Hemmingway aura.

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For your pleasure, there is a rotunda game room, a billiards room, two enclosed sun rooms, an office, den, living room, big formal dining room, guest house, three balconies, and five sitting areas all finished with magnificent sophistication and refinement. The backyard is an inspired sensory event with spectacular landscaping encasing a gorgeous PebbleTec pool and spa, an imported English greenhouse, and a fine hobby house. For your outdoor entertainment, enjoy the boathouse on 150 feet of seawall that includes a boatlift, dual jetski lifts, and tie poles for a large cruiser. Uncompromising defini-

and an Splendor! Spl nd ! tion of waterfront luxury and grace. The “Babe” would be proud and you will be impressed! This property is listed at $3,999,999 by Dania Perry with CENTURY 21 Jim White & Associates at 727-215-2045. dR

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Specializing in Luxury and Waterfront Residences Spectacular new waterfront home with dramatic views, deep-water dockage, and almost 6,700 square feet of luxurious space. A palatial home just 5 minutes to I-275 and 25 minutes to downtown Tampa. Offered at $2,995,000

This classic 1924 Brightwaters Boulevard 6-bedroom home with coveted views of downtown St. Petersburg retains all its charm throughout a recent property-wide high-end renovation including a media/game room. With over 7,000 square feet, 3-car garage, deep-water dock and 125 feet on open water, this is the ultimate in waterfront living. Offered at $3,985,000

Cynthia Schoenberger

Direct Gulf-front townhome on Redington Beach. 4 Bedrooms plus den, 2-car garage plus guest parking, elevator, large decks and pool! Offered at $1,365,000

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The Merritt Portfolio Carole Merritt

Your Most Valuable One-Stop Resource for Luxury Homes in the Tampa Bay Area Highest Priced Sale in South Pinellas Highest Volume for $1 Million Plus Homes in 2008 & 2009 in South Pinellas Top Ranked Realtor in South Pinellas in Listing Volume Sold since 1997 #1 Realtor in South Pinellas in $1,000,000+ Listings Sold International President’s Premier Top 1% Realtors Worldwide National Luxury Estate, Executive, and Corporate Relocation Specialist

Gorgeous, newer custom waterfront home with expansive, open-water views of Tampa Bay with over 5,000 square feet of luxurious finishes, one-half acre of land and a deep-water dock. Offered at $2,495,000

Boca Ciega Bay front home made for the boater and entertaining. In an upscale, gated community just one traffic light to I-275 and minutes from Tampa International Airport. Offered at $1,650,000

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INSPIRED BY 16TH CENTURY ARTISANS, THIS 5040-SQUARE-FEET 4BED, 4.5BATH ARCHITECTURAL TOUR DE FORCE IS UNLIKE ANYTHING ON THE WATERS OF TAMPA BAY. Spectacular great room,immense ceilings & towering windows overlook a grand waterfront. Magnificent inlaid murals, Venetian plaster finishes, intricate floor plan, cultured contours & rich accoutrements deliver an uncommon sophistication. Chef's kitchen boasts Wolf/Subzero/Miele appliances,luxurious cabinetry,thick granite & much more. Plush,technology-rich $150K+ home theatre is all WOW. Stunning pool, richly finished lower level & huge garage. Offered at $3,499,000.

MAGNIFICENT, ULTRA-LUXURIOUS 7000-SQUARE-FOOT 5BED, 6BATH MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE BUILT IN 2008! Massive stone and marble edifices com-

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SUPERBLY BUILT LUXURY ESTATE DELIVERS DRAMATIC OPEN WATER VIEWS OF TAMPA BAY! 5,660 square foot 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath "Smart" home features fabulous amenities and world-class materials/workmanship. Opulent gourmet kitchen enjoys fine designer cabinetry, Wolf/Subzero/Miele appliances, elegant lighting and big pantry. Massive game/media room, handsome office, lavish baths and rich living areas give home inspiring character. Remarkable outdoor complex boasts Cypress ceilings, travertine floors, PebbleTec pool/spa, SS kitchen, gas fireplace. Offered at $2,299,000.

ONE OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY WATERFRONT HOMES ON THE ENTIRE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA!! This 8800 SqFt (heated) Masterpiece with 175Ft of Seawall on 2+ miles of wide open water is finished with an Unmatched Richness & Detail by one of the Finest Luxury Builders in America. Brilliant Venetian Plaster walls, custom Mahogany woodworking, Travertine Marble, soaring Cypress ceilings and elegant lighting are integrated with astonishing effect!! Stunning chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, amazing electronics and a long list of opulent, luxurious amenities. Offered at $4,995,000.

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municate a stately one-of-a-kind presence. 25ft ceilings, exotic Brazilian hardwood, rich marble and a magical floorplan that delivers spectacular,sweeping ocean views. Immense, lavishly-appointed gourmet kitchen w/Subzero/Wolf/Bosch appliances. All bedrooms are en suite w/baths exquisitely finished in granite/marble/fine cabinetry. Mammoth master bedroom complemented by a stunning, ocean-facing bath. Lavish decks, amazing pool/spa, separate 800sqft guest house, 2 boat lifts. Offered well below cost at $2,999,900.

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TREMENDOUS VALUE FOR LARGE, LUXURIOUS MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE BEACHFRONT TOWNHOME! 3015 square feet 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence delivers a spacious open plan and spectacular ocean views. Huge richly-appointed master suite, with luxurious master bath, opens gracefully to the beach. Magnificent high-end kitchen and massive living room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous marble floors & elegant fireplace. All bedrooms en suite. Wonderfully finished lower level. Exceptional, well-built luxury residence offered at $1,249,000.

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ON THE BEACH - TREASURE ISLAND

BAYSHORE - ST. PETERSBURG

A GRAND, DISTINCTIVE BEACHFRONT ESTATE BUILT IN THE CHARM AND GRACE OF THE HAMPTONS!! 3883 square-foot 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 200ft deep lot in quiet neighborhood. Live on the Gulf away from traffic in relaxation and seclusion. Two full living levels plus a Jacuzzi loft that delivers panoramic views of the ocean. Huge covered decks will entertain scores of people. Lower level includes two car garage and plenty of storage space. Hear the soothing sounds of waves roll through the night & easy gentle breezes that take your breath away. Offered at $1,999,900.

FANTASTIC UNOBSTRUCTED OPEN WATER VIEWS ON TAMPA BAY!! 6 bedroom, 4 Bath, 2Car Garage and almost 3,000 square feet of living area. See the water stretch for miles from many locations in home. Open kitchen/pantry and large swimming pool. Situated in fabulous neighborhood of multimillion dollar waterfront estates. Offered at $895,000.

REDINGTON BEACH

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ISLE OF PALMS - TREASURE ISLAND

DRAMATIC SPANISH-MEDITERRANEAN ARCHITECTURE WITH BRILLIANT MATCHING FLOOR PLAN RESTS ON BEAUTIFUL OPEN WATER! Under construction, this stately 4947 sqft 4 bedroom 4.5 bath estate rests on quiet cul de sac. Splendidly finished stone exterior is a lovely work of art. Inspiring 25ft ceilings, beautiful arches/contours, fine travertine marble and rich elegant woodworking. "Chef 's paradise" is extraordinary in its elegance and function. Media room, office, 3-car garage and much more. Pool and spa are surrounded by a dazzling deck area overlooking waterway. Seeing is believing! Offered at $2,499,000.

STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, LUXURIOUS AMMENITIES & MAJESTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERVIEWS. Brilliant 4230 sqft 4bed, 4bath home built in 2005 includes upper & lower level offices, impressive great room, rich/elegant den, formal dining & spectacular serpentine wood staircase. Lavish chef ’s kitchen is flawlessly finished w/cherry cabinetry, thick granite & commercial grade appliances. Multi-level outdoor complex features verandah, pool/spa & dock w/lift. Offered at $1,590,000.

BUILT TO LAST & PRICED TO SELL! Rich 4600 Square Foot 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Luxury Waterfront Home is just 5 min. to the Gulf by boat. Grand great room with big sweeping waterviews boasts high cathedral ceilings and opens all rooms to the home. Gourmet cherry wood kitchen features fine Thermador/Bosch appliances. Fabulous master suite includes private balcony and elegant luxury bath. 4th level observation room delivers majestic panoramic views. Lower level has terrific outdoor bar, pool and deep water dock w/lift. Offered at $1,399,000.

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“Business Built On Relationships” Molly Mateer Lucas and Peggy Mateer

French Country Estate—Belleair Magnificent 17,000-square-foot estate on a bluff with stunning views of the Intracoastal and the pass to the Gulf of Mexico. Exceptional craftsmanship. Beautifully manicured grounds, guest and boat house, and multiple garages. Offered at $12,810,240.

Highlands of Innisbrook—Palm Harbor Stunning Campagna-built home in prestigious, gated golf community. The over 4,500-square-foot luxurious interior includes a study, and handsome billiards room with bar. Gorgeous pool with summer kitchen and oversized 3-car-garage. Offered at $1,385,000.

Easy Waterfront Living—Dunedin New, upscale 3-bedroom townhome with tranquil views of Dunedin’s waterfront. Spacious floor plan, elevator and oversized 2-car-garage. Community swimming pool, tennis courts and a beautiful waterfront park with its own sandy beach and kayak launch. Offered at $399,900.

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This new Mediterranean waterfront masterpiece features handsome architectural details combined with a floor plan to fit today’s lifestyle. $2,399,000 www.108AletaDrive.com

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Embrace elegance in this waterfront 5,700-squarefoot lavish custom home featuring a private beach, dock with boat lift and sparkling pool and spa. $3,200,000 www.436SaintAndrews.com

This remarkable estate on three gorgeous open water lots is a value beyond expectations. Contemporary Flair and over 183 feet of waterfront splendor. now only $2,699,000 www.941BayEsplanade.com

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Snell Isle ew developers have had a greater architectural imprint on St. Petersburg than Perry Snell, a visionary whose opulent style is still evident in Snell Isle, an exclusive enclave he created at the height of the Florida land boom in the 1920s. Snell oversaw construction of the Venetian-style bridge, the placement of classic statuary at street corners to the building of magnificent Mediterranean Revival and Italian Renaissance estates, including his own home, a lavish threestory waterfront “castle” that he filled with Italian marble antiques and an extensive art collection.

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Mediterranean Revival Italian Renaissance

After Snell the landmark Mizner-style home became the residence of wellknown cartoonist Wally Bishop who created the famous Mugs and Skeeter syndicated cartoon strip from his thirdfloor studio. Today, after a two-year complete revitalization, the 10,000-square-foot, sevenbedroom mansion has been restored to its original splendor by many master craftsmen. The result is spectacular—a seamless blend of the modern with the past, showcasing many distinctive details as Snell had envisioned them. Among the details are intricate original stencils on the pecky-cypress ceiling

beams and original Italian-tile floors with symbols from the Crusades. The exterior landscape is equally stunning—beautiful courtyards, reflection and water lily ponds, a 75-foot heated pool and spa, coral walkways, a private fishing pier, and approximately 600 feet of waterfront, all on 1.6 acres just minutes from downtown. The home at 375 Brightwaters Boulevard Northeast is offered at $18,000,000, and it is listed by Alona Dishy, with Realty Executives International at 727-458-8037. www.alonadishy.com dR

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Luxury Real Estate

Park Street Waterfront Estate

Beautiful New Waterfront Home

St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Pete Beach, Florida

Beautiful estate-sized home on Park Street. This architect designed contemporary home has 5300+ square feet with 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4-car garage with 700 square feet of bonus space plus a 2-story screened pool and spa area all on 1.7 acres with 112 feet on Boca Ciega Bay with deep-water dock. Close to restaurants, shopping, and schools. Lots of style, privacy, and convenience!

The attention to design and every amenity in this home, completed in March 2009, is impressive. The 5-bedroom, 5 1/2-bath home has an open, great room floor plan with an extra large and open gourmet kitchen with waterside breakfast nook and an adjoining family room plus formal dining area. The pool and spa overlook the open water Southwest views and a dock with deep water.

Offered at $2,900,000

Offered at $1,795,000

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Gorgeous Gulf Front

Rare Belleair Gem

Clearwater Beach, Florida

Belleair, Florida

Sparkling blue water, white sand, dunes and sea oats. Your dream home is waiting on the quiet, north end of Clearwater Beach. Two stunning properties, both beautifully maintained with high quality appointments. Breathtaking views that will melt your cares away. This is Florida coastal living at its best!

Totally renovated and solidly built 4-bedroom home showcases water views from 7 rooms. Extensive renovations include new roof, paint, air conditioner, refinished hardwood floors, updated eat-in kitchen, spa quality baths, hurricane grade windows, granite countertops, crown moulding throughout, interior laundry room, California Closets, bay windows, and much, much more.

Offered at $2,950,000 and $2,850,000

Offered at $1,349,000

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belleair Lovely renovated home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on one of the largest lots In Belleair. New pool and patio area are adjacent to huge backyard on the golf course. Kitchen includes ample storage, mosaic backsplash, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops. Master bath features separate tub, walk-in glass shower and dual sink vanities. Great room features fireplace, custom shelving and opens onto pool and patio area. There is room for a tennis court in the backyard. Two-car garage. New upgrades include lighting, paint, ceiling fans, flooring, windows, appliances, granite, and tile. Guest rooms feature new ceiling fans and carpet and the front guest room features a cathedral ceiling.

WORLD FAMOUS CLEARWATER BEACH This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, 2-car garage home on Island Estates features updated hardwood and tile floors and baths, custom closets, newer windows, fireplace, plantation shutters, screened pool, covered dock with electric lifts and separate jet ski dock with davits. Master bath features dual sinks, custom vanity, walk-in closet, and oversize custom shower with body sprays. Family room, master bedroom, and living room offer access to pool. Fourth bedroom is can be used as an office with custom-built work station. Shopping, dining, and Clearwater Beach is within driving, biking or walking distance.

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375 BRIGHTWATERS BLVD NE, $18,000,000

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This home is world class, the best that Florida has to offer. It is the Snell Isle’s most luxurious signature home; A waterfront Mizner style Estate built by Perry Snell in the 20’s. Located on 1.6 acres with guesthome, almost 600 ft of waterfront, its own fishing pier & docks. No words can describe this home & property. The quality, restorations, design & location is the best of the best!

Designed by Gabriel Fernandez of Miami this premier Mizner style home with pool, is located on deep water. Gourmet kitchen is for serious cooks, (Julia Child was here!) a wet bar, & 580 bottle walk-in wine cellar. Finest details throughout include beamed ceilings, porcelain & wood floors, magnificent mahogany trimwork, octagonal library, stunning foyer, elevator, tower. Beautiful!

Impressive Snell Isle waterfront home with deep protected sailboat waterfront, large pool & spa, pool house, media room, library, exercise-room, game room, 6 bedrooms, grand open floor-plan, stunning formal dining room, large gourmet kitchen, porches, patios, fabulous third floor bonus room, 4-car garage & more. Solid quality built 10,000 plus htd sq ft residence, great for entertaining.

307 BRIGHTWATERS BLVD NE $3,250,000

1730 BEACH DR. NE $1,500,000

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Mediterranean landmark waterfront Villa on 2 lots in Snell Isle. All restored, well known beauty featured in coffee table books, Casa Florida, and Casa to Castles. Huge lot, great curb appeal, pool, dock & gazebo. Home over 4,200 htd sf. Immaculate Mizner style design with great sense of aesthetics. Immaculate.

Beautiful Old NE Estate on two expansive rare lots with pool. Mint! Built as Winter home for Averill Harriman, Governor of New York, in the ‘20’s. Known for stunning details, high ceilings, grand fireplace, arches, fine architectural interior & exterior trimwork, gourmet kitchen, pool house. Exceptional property, design, & quality. Featured in book Casa to Castles, & various media. It is one-of-a-kind

Old NE Mediterranean beauty, by Henry Taylor, architect of the Vinoy Hotel. 4,500 htd sf, 4 bedroom Villa with pool on large treed lot one block from the waterfront, offers high ceilings, plaster walls, huge family room, library, 2 stone fireplaces, natural wood trim throughout, hardwood floors. Covered veranda, and patios, Great curb appeal! Mint!

OTHER AVAILABLE LISTINGS 2130 Cherry Street ................... $750,000 2626 Coffee Pot ....................... $650,000 1927 Brightwaters ................. $1,250,000 1935 Brightwaters ................. $1,290,000 The Vinoy Place ...................... $699,000

430 COFFEE POT RIVIERA NE $2,950,000

819 15TH AVE NE, OLD NE $1,375,000

Elegant waterfront beauty on large lot with heated pool & spa. Built with attn. to detail, design & exceptional quality from true gourmet kitchen to spacious 1st floor mastersuite. Features gorgeous 2-story views, large formal diningroom, library, elevator, bonus room, stone exterior trim (low maintenance), mahogany doors throughout, fireplace, hardwood floors, moldings and more. A must see!

Built in 1997, 4,600 sf, 4 bedrooms with huge bonus room, family room, pool, porches and patios, gourmet kitchen that is timeless, breakfast room, finest quality trim and moldings, gleaming floors, high ceilings and stunning 1st floor master suite. All bedrooms have walk-in closets and sitting rooms. High elevation. Wonderful, well-built home. Great location with waterviews.

Pass A Grille on the Beach ...... New Listing 815 15th Ave NE ...................... $990,000 3132 Bayshore Blvd .................. $995,000 1724 North Shore Drive NE ....... $2,890,000 1310 Monterey Blvd. NE ......... New Listing 1724 N. Shore Dr. NE ............. $2,890,000

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CLE ARWATER PRIVATE ESTATE MAGNIFICENT FLORIDA WATERFRONT Beautifully situated on the Clearwater Harbor at the opening to the Gulf of Mexico with spectacular views from every room! This unique property is located in the private gated community of Spottis Woode. Minutes from the white sands of Clearwater Beach, 1 mile from Belleair Country club, and only 25 minutes to Tampa International Airport. This home is on 3 levels with 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and is just under 12,000 square feet! Oversized gourmet kitchen has 2 islands and a walk-in cooler, gorgeous formal living room with 24-foot ceilings and new beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, elegant formal dinning has pass through to kitchen and is surrounded by views of the water. Other custom home features include a state-of-the-art home movie theater, new gym with sauna, a professional music recording studio, 2 laundry rooms, a second kitchen on lower/guest level, a new home office with extensive custom woodwork, plus an elevator that goes to all 3 levels. Master suite has a private balcony and invites the most captivating sunsets into the room! Master suite also has a large separate sitting area and library, exceptional master bathroom and custom his and her closets that can only be seen to believe! Newly re-finished “Pepplesheen” bottom pool with well appointed water features including waterfall from upper balcony, spitting fountains, fiber optic color wheel lighting and travertine stone deck. 3-Car garage has custom flooring and custom built in cabinetry. Lush landscaped yard with mature bamboo and large palms offers both beauty and privacy to this home. More home extras include “Lite touch” home lighting system, Commercial size generator, Electric storm shutters, remote controlled interior blinds and much much more! This home is truly one of a kind! $5,499,999

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Chef Tom Delivers

A Tale for Every Meal By Catherine Mitseas

om Pritchard is a natural-born story teller. The tales start in his eyes, settle in his smile, and end with a laugh. He loves good food, good company, and a good story. Google Tom Pritchard on the Internet and you will find that in his lifetime, he’s owned three restaurants, lived in 12 states and countries, assumed more than one alias, and known everyone from Janis Joplin to Richard Nixon. Pritchard, 68, is executive chef/partner of the Salt Rock Grill, Island Way Grill, Marlin Darlin, and Rumba Island Bar and Grill in Pinellas County. The four restaurants keep six local fishing captains busy and the Salt Rock boasts wine sales second only to Berns Steakhouse. What you may not know is that when

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he goes home, greets his golden retriever, and settles into an easy chair, the only thing he wants to do is learn about food. Under the shaggy appearance and past the funny tales, Pritchard is a man in love with his art. Not in the current new age way where complicated ingredients meet a pompous attitude but in a geeky, engineering kind of way. “One of the great things that gets me curious about food is how flavors and cooking methods have evolved for health reasons,” he explains. Peasants during the Middle Ages used ginger to ward off the plague. Atomic bomb survivors soothed wounds with chilli pepper oil. Stay with Pritchard long enough and not only will you discover new cooking techniques, but also where the world’s

best capers, hottest chillies, and tastiest beets are grown; who writes the most interesting cookbooks; and the density of taste buds within the human mouth necessary to expertly discern flavors. At 14-years-old, he began his career by shucking oysters in Vince Lombardi’s brother’s restaurant. The son of a radio and television broadcaster, Pritchard was born in Rochester, New York and raised in Chicago, Illinois. “I was the world’s only XXX oyster shucker,” he says. The young prankster eventually dropped out of college, spent three years clerking in the army, and then traveled extensively through Europe during the 1960s and 1970s. Never formally trained, Pritchard learned the ropes working for leading

French chefs in New York and in London. Laboring under exacting taskmasters who demanded absolute perfection, Pritchard absorbed the fundamentals through “apprentice programs that were a form of slavery where you worked for almost nothing and they treated you like a dog. They (chefs) were brutal about how to do things, ‘hold a turnip this way, crown a vegetable that way.’ If you didn’t peel a 50-pound bag of carrots correctly, you were made to do it again and again

until you got it right,” he explains. The training paid off and he eventually rose to corporate chef for Specialty Restaurant Corp., overseeing 91 locations. To this day, Pritchard immerses himself in people better informed than he on every subject from wine to spices, relishing in the study of food and in the discoveries unearthed daily through trial and error: “You have to ruin some good food to know where the borders are,” he concludes.

Salmon Croquettes 1 pound Salmon (or trimmed bellies), cleaned; baked, steamed or microwaved until cooked; break into small pieces. 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon celery, finely chopped 1 tablespoon onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chives, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon basil, chopped 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1 ounce roasted red peppers 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay 1/2 tablespoons Kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/4 cup Panko crumbs Mix together all ingredients. Form into hockey puck shape and dust in Panko crumbs. Bake in a 400- to 450-degree oven for about eight to ten minutes OR pan fry in half olive oil and butter, two minutes for each side. Garnish with tarter sauce and lime wheel. Serve with simple side dish. Serves three to four

QUIRKY PRITCHARD FACTS Favorite wine: Viognier, a varietal traditionally grown in France’s Rhone region. Favorite food: Chilli peppers because they are uniquely prepared in each country. Most exaggerated fact: That he worked as a mercenary during his European travels Favorite Story: The one about Hugh Hefner and the 3,000 waterbeds. Ask him the next time you meet. Current Culinary Passion: Cookbooks by Louis Pullig Degouy, Waldorf-Astoria’s chef for 30 years. Recommended Reading for Foodies: On Food & Cooking: The Science & Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee. “He’s the best at explaining the mechanics of what happens when heat meets food,” said Pritchard. Best secret ingredient: Chinese vinegar on roasted beets. www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay 67

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Where to eat around the bay AQUAKNOX GLOBAL WATER CUISINE 7627 Courtney Campbell Causeway in the Westin Tampa Bay Airport, Tampa. 813-675-8700 or www.aquaknox.com AquaKnox has made a huge splash with its Global Water menu, and ultra-chic decor. Occupying over 10,000 square feet, AquaKnox provides a modern, open atmosphere and the water-encased, walk-in wine tower is visually captivating, and functionally spectacular, housing over 400 selections. The centrally located, state-of-the-art kitchen and raw bar, visible from virtually every table, offers an open elegance, while a private chef's table is designated for guests wishing for a more intimate experience. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: Seven days a week. Reservations recommended.

BACKFIN BLUE CAFÉ 2913 Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport. 727-343-2583 or www.backfinbluecafe.com People come for the baked-not-fried crab cakes, which are Maryland style, filled with jumbo lump blue crab and very little else. Owner and chef Harold Russell, who ran the kitchen at the Hurricane on Pass-A-Grille and Shula’s in Tampa before opening this spot in 1997, serves up hearty comfort foods and fish dishes in a charming bungalow, where cans of Old Bay Seasoning figure into the décor. Dinner only: Mondays and Wednesdays through Sundays. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Kids’ menu available.

CENTRAL AVENUE OYSTER BAR AquaKnox Global Water Cuisine

249 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. 727-897-9728 or www.centralavenueoysterbar.com Oysters are the stars here, with freshly shucked Louisiana Selects served raw, fried, or baked on the half shell. Sit at the long, white marble bar and enjoy the lively banter in this neighborhood place. Or for a more formal dining experience luxuriate at a table. Wherever you choose to sit, though, the food, which also includes fish, steaks, pasta, and chicken, is as good as the big-city ambience. Lunch and dinner: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted.

CEVICHE TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT 10 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg, 727-209-2302; 1502 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, 813-250-0203. www.ceviche.com Today it’s a mini chain with four locations. But when Ceviche first opened in Tampa in 1995, it had only a handful of tables. Thankfully, it still lacks chain ambience. Nothing feels canned, and nothing tastes bland either. A dizzying list of traditional tapas, pinchos, ceviches, paellas, and cazuelas are accompanied by more inventive little dishes, such as ceviche a la Rusa Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay 69

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(an oyster ceviche topped with caviar and chilled vodka). Some warm dishes are drenched in sherry and cream and taste so divine that you wonder why they haven’t sparked a trend. You can wash everything down with sangria or Spanish wine, sherry, cider, or beer, take in Flamenco at the Flamenco Bar, and end the meal by splitting a towering torta de tres leches. The Tampa location offers poolside dining, and the St. Pete one occupies three separate restaurant spaces, really, at the Ponce de Leon hotel, and it’s a see-and-be-seen place. In Tampa: dining room and Flamenco Bar open seven days a week; Sundays open for brunch. In St. Pete: breakfast, lunch, and dinner served seven days a week at Pincho; dining room and Flamenco Bar open seven days a week.

CHARLEY’S STEAK HOUSE & MARKET FRESH FISH 4444 West Cypress Street, Tampa. 813-353-9706 or www.talkofthetownrestaurants.com Charley’s serves only the best USDA Prime and Choice cuts which come from three-year-old grain fed steers. The steaks are cooked on a 1,100-degree open pit fueled by oak and Florida citrus woods. Charley’s also offers an array of amenities—among them a private dining room and wine lockers. The overall ambience is unpretentious. It’s like home—except that you don’t have to flip the steaks yourself. Dinner only: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted.

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1110 Pinellas Bayway South, Suite 206, Tierra Verde. 727-865-0633 or www.crazyconch.com. If people blowing past “downtown” Tierra Verde on their way to Fort DeSoto knew about Crazy Conch, they just might time their beach excursions with dinner here. Owners Michael Peel

New York Strip, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar

and Sally Herb are Tierra Verde locals with a local following. Chef Peel’s Gulf Coast menu is comfort food for the beach with Southern dishes mixed in. Dinner: Tuesdays through Saturdays.

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR 4322 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa. 813-874-9463 or www.flemingssteakhouse.com Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is an ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine. Indulge yourself with the finest aged Prime beef and discover new tastes with our unique wine list, featuring 100 wines by the glass. Fleming’s gracious service and dedication to excellence turn evenings out into memorable times. Dinner only: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted.

GALLAGHER’S STEAK HOUSE 614 Channelside Drive #215, Tampa. 813-229-8000 or www.gallagherstampa.com Founded in 1927 in New York City, where it first served (and named) the New York Strip. The steaks, Prime, are dry aged on premises for three to four weeks, then are cooked over a charcoal fire. They live up to their reputation: well marbled, nicely crusted, boldly flavored yet tender. Dinner only: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted.

GRILLE ONE SIXTEEN 15405 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-265-0116 or www.grilleonesixteen.com New American cuisine served in modern swank can change the world for a little while. Beyond the fancy, understated décor, though, the food is steak house and then some. Organic steaks and perfectly cooked fish tempt those in for more than just nibbling. Otherwise you can make a meal sharing appetizers, salads, and desserts. Side dishes are steak house standards, upscaled a bit and served family style. Dinner: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted.

IRB SUSHI 416 - 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach. 727-593-2808 (next to Crabby Bill’s) Owned by Matt Loder Sr., owner of Crabby Bills and managed by Matt Loder, Jr., IRB Sushi is carrying on a 30 year tradition of serving the finest and freshest seafood you will find on the beaches, in a relaxing, laid back beach atmosphere. Matt Jr. and Sr. welcome all of you to an evening of fun and fine food. Dinner: Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations accepted.

KONA GRILL 4134 West Boy Scout Boulevard, MetWest International, Tampa. 813-877-5938 or www.KonaGrill.com Kona Grill’s team of eight sushi chefs offer an expansive sushi menu featuring several signature items, as well as traditional sushi and sashimi. The warm, inviting interior includes Kona Grill’s signature saltwater aquarium, contemporary dining room, full-service display sushi bar, and a modern upbeat bar scene with an expansive outdoor dining patio. Lunch and Dinner: Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Reservations accepted.

MALIO’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 400 North Ashley Drive, Tampa. 813-223-7746 or www.maliosprime.com A luxurious offshoot of the fabled Malio’s Steakhouse, a Tampa institution. Malio’s Prime takes that 35-year neighborhood tradition and improves upon it, with an emphasis on friendly service and an innovative cuisine. Located on the bottom floor of a downtown high-rise that looks out over the Hillsborough River and the picturesque University of Tampa campus. Lunch: Monday through Friday. Dinner: Monday through Saturday. Reservations accepted.

MARLIN DARLIN KEY WEST GRILL 2819 West Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs. 727-584-1700 or www.marlindarlin.net This fancy-but-casual seafood joint also serves steaks and likes to keep the landlubbers happy. Fish foodies will be in their element, though. The décor is sport-fisherman chic with island ambience, as is the menu: with so many fish in the sea to choose from, you can thankfully be indecisive and dine tapas style. Dinner only: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted. Children’s menu available.

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717 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa. 813-250-1661 or www.717south.com Serving authentic homemade Italian dishes from the Kitchens of Italy to the exotic seafood from the Pacific Rim. Choose from their expansive appetizer list, to over 25 entrée selections including their www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay 71

MISE EN PLACE

Michael’s 717 South’s infamous crab wontons

aged Prime Beef steak varieties, farm fresh all natural chicken, and better known local favorites, such as their famous Miso & Sake fresh grouper. They have a 450-bottle wine list and serve awardwinning martinis and specialty drinks. Homemade desserts, include Kona Molten Lava Cake. Michael Stewart, local owner, and twice voted “Chef of the Year” Robert Masson welcome patrons to enjoy the art deco paintings, cozy booths, open kitchen, clubby bar, and private dining rooms. Lunch and Dinner: Monday through Friday. Dinner only Saturday and Sunday. Reservations accepted. 72

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442 West Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 100, Tampa. 813-254-5373 or www.miseonline.com A classy place in a classy part of town, Mise En Place oozes sophistication. Its chic décor complements its clientele of movers and shakers and beautiful people. The swanky lounge attracts the after-work crowd with elaborate cocktails, a topnotch wine list, and an extensive menu of small plates. This finedining restaurant is not just looks, though: its new American menu undergoes a weekly transformation based on what’s in season and the whims of chef Marty Blitz. For more than fifteen years, Mise En Place has been ground-zero for serious foodies that want to wow their palettes. Blitz takes inspiration from the world’s cuisines, using local ingredients whenever possible, so it’s hard to not want to try more than one dish. Lunch and dinner: Tuesdays through Fridays. Dinner only: Saturdays. Reservations accepted.

MYSTIC FISH 3253 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor. 727-771-1800 or www.3bestchefs.com/mystic You’re lucky if you live in north Pinellas and can come often. No matter how far you have to drive to get to Mystic Fish, though, it’s worth the trip. Co-owner and chef Doug Bebell knows his fish and you’ll find seafood standards, like Maine lobsters, yellowfin tuna, and salmon cooked traditionally and with invention on the menu. For example, blackened Chilean

great price. It’s one of the best-kept secrets in downtown St. Pete. Lunch: Mondays through Fridays. Dinner: Tuesdays through Saturdays.

RAWBAR SUSHI 777 North Ashley Drive, Tampa. 813-422-5220 www.rawbarsushi.com Rawbar Sushi is undeniably a one stop destination as it features a modern twist on a traditional menu by Sushi Chef Naohiro Higuchi (Nobu at the Atlantis, Paradise Island) and a late night lounge scene in one unified venue. Guests are encouraged to stay and enjoy themselves long after their meal as the scene effortlessly evolves from an upscale restaurant into a chic lounge. Dinner and Late night: Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. Reservations accepted.

RED MESA

Restaurant BT’s shaken beef

sea bass is seasoned with ginger, soy, and seaweed, and the rare tuna gets Thai garlic-chili sauce and Japanese spices. Despite its name, Mystic Fish has a reputation among meat lovers, too. The steaks are hormone free, thankfully, and the New Zealand rack of lamb in a Guinness demi-glace has a following. The special menu dishes are truly special. Dinner only: Seven days a week.

OISHI SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-228-9202 Here you will find the art of Teppanyaki and the ultimate traditional Japanese food, specially prepared to pamper your palate, by professional chefs bent on spoiling you and making this a delightful feast you will long remember. One visit and you will be back for the best and freshest sushi you have ever tasted. Lunch specials and a full bar for your pleasure. Lunch and Dinner: Seven days a week.

4912 Fourth Street North or 128 Third Street South, St. Petersburg. 727-527-8728 or www.redmesarestaurant.com Technically Red Mesa is a Mexican restaurant, but it’s also one of the best seafood restaurants in the area, with grouper and gulf shrimp to remind you this is Florida. If there’s a wait, order a glass of sangria and savor the aromas from the kitchen as you deliberate between authentic Mexican, southwesterninspired dishes, or ones with Caribbean, Cuban, or Asian influence. Guacamole and fundidos may tempt you to fill up on tortilla chips, but plan to save room for an entrée. And platanos Foster if you can. Lunch: Mondays through Saturdays. Dinner: Mondays through Sundays. Breakfast and brunch: Sundays. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more.

RESTAURANT BT 1633 West Snow Avenue, Old Hyde Park Village, Tampa. 813258-1916 or www.restaurantbt.com Exquisite food and great ambience are just two ingredients that make Restaurant BT a place to put into your restaurant rotation. Chef and owner B. T. Nguyen spent her childhood in Vietnam and draws upon Asian, French, and flavors she’s developed over two decades in the restaurant biz for the sophisticated menu. It’s a place where you can eat healthy, too, and offers vegetarian dishes that aren’t just an afterthought. Noodle bowls at lunch are satisfying and good for you. Lunch and dinner: Mondays through Saturdays. Brunch: Sundays only. Reservations accepted.

PRIMI URBAN CAFÉ 27 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg. 727-895-4909 or www.primiurbancafe.com It’s Italian with a Cape Town twist, thanks to its South African owners Arno and Irene Waltsleben. Some Italian standards are spiced up with hints of curry, red chili peppers, coriander, and cilantro, for example. Chef Arno consistently delivers high-quality food for a Oishi Sushi & Steak House www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay 73

RICKY P’s A NEW ORLEANS PO BOY SHOP 6521 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg. 727-525-2023 or www.rickyps.com Rick Parsons, a native of New Orleans is thrilled to be living his dream—making people happy in the face with his delicious home cooking. In addition to his mouth watering Sloppy Roast Beef, Muffaletta, and Shrimp Po Boys he also cooks up an authentic Seafood Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Etouffee, and Louisiana-style Crab Cakes. Another speciality of the house is the most delicious Bread Pudding you have ever tasted. Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner: Wednesdays until 7:00 p.m.

SIX TABLES TAMPA 4267 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa. 813-207-0527 or www.sixtablestampa.com Six tables, six courses, and only one seating per evening keep the fine-dining experience top notch. The prix-fixe dinner ($90) starts with an appetizer and a glass of Champagne and is followed by soup, salad, an intermezzo sorbet, an entrée (six to choose from), and ends with a cheese course and dessert. Culinary Institute of America-trained chef and owner Richard Bottini uses classic French techniques with a new American twist to create the innovative, ever-changing menu, where what’s fresh and in season stars. Diners can count on roast duckling, fish, beef, something chocolate for dessert, and an impressive wine list nightly. Dinner only: Tuesdays through Saturdays. One seating at 7:30 p.m. Reservations required.

TAPS WINE & BEER MERCHANTS 777 North Ashley Drive, Tampa. 813-463-1968 or www.tapswineandbeer.com Located at the base of the Skypoint condominium building on North Ashley is Taps Wine and Beer Merchants. There are over 60 bottles of wine available by the glass dispensed from high-tech dispensing machines. And for the beer drinker the selection includes over 300 domestic and imported beers. The kitchen turns out a creative assortment of light meals. Lunch: Monday through Friday. Dinner: Seven days week. Reservations accepted.

TEATRO ON SEVENTH 1600 E. 8th Avenue, Suite C-201, Centro Ybor. 813-248-9400 or www.teatroonseventh.com Centro Ybor's Teatro on Seventh honors the historical past of Ybor City. The beautifully restored brick building, originally built in 1892, provides a unique ambiance with its detailed tin ceiling, hardwood floors and floor to ceiling ornate windows, and a unique cigar terrace that overlooks the historic and lively Seventh Avenue. Teatro’s International fusion cuisine offers something for everyone. The menu provides signature dishes and cocktails that are distinctive and found only at Teatro. Valet parking is provided on 9th Avenue at the North end of Centro Ybor. Lunch and Dinner: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted.

SLOPPY JOE’S Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island. 727-367-1600 or www.sloppyjoesonthebeach.com When you want to soak in a stunning sunset while sipping a beachy cocktail nothing hits the spot like Sloppy Joe’s. Sure, it’s not the original one, but that’s just a detail, especially when the beachfront deck seats 150 and it’s the place to be, with music, vacationers, and seasoned locals making it festive. It also offers a casual beachy menu with the favs from the Key West institution, among them the conch fritters, sloppy joes, Key-lime pie, and wings. Lunch and dinner: Seven days a week. Sloppy Joe’s signature entree

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THE VENUE 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. 727-571-2222 or www.TheVenueTampaBay.com Viaggio was recently voted one of Florida’s best restaurants by Florida Trend and has quickly become a local hot spot. The Chef has created a tantalizing menu that truly sets the stan-

dard for signature steaks, the freshest local seafood, and a creative array of international Tapas. Takara distinguishes itself by serving only the finest grade sushi available. Its traditionally trained chefs prepare each dish to order and continue to garner top accolades throughout Tampa Bay. Come experience Takara’s exotic cuisine and indulge yourself in its beautiful and friendly atmosphere. Reservations accepted.

WATER UNIQUE SUSHI 1015 12⁄ South Howard Avenue, Tampa. 813-251-8406 or www.ciccioandtonys.com/water Sushi gets really Americanized in a good way here. Those that fear carbs, for example, can order sushi deconstructed (called “water bowls”) with Asian slaw or greens in place of the rice. And more traditional sushi rolls can be made with brown rice, and its “water rolls” replace the nori with rice paper. The healthy menu offers intriguing combos, such as the don’tknock-it-until-you-try-it banana-eel roll and Asian guacamole served with wonton chips. Dinner only: Seven days a week.

WATERCOLOUR STEAKHOUSE AND GRILL 1201 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL. 727-593-1661 or www.watercolourgrille.com Acclaimed to have the best steaks on the beach, Watercolour Steakhouse and Grill features certified black Angus beef steaks as well as the freshest seafood, and the most delectable desserts. Served in a relaxed elegant waterfront environment, Watercolours is one of the area’s finest places for a group party, business meal, or a quiet romantic dinner. Expert service staff will make your dining experience one to remember. Dinner: Daily 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wine Cellar Restaurant & Fine Catering

WINE CELLAR RESTAURANT & FINE CATERING 17307 Gulf Blvd., North Redington Beach. 727-393-3491 or www.thewinecellar.com Ted and Kai invite all of you to an evening of award-winning fine dining, with continental fare and European flair. Serving Tampa Bay for over 30 years with theme-designed rooms that reflect French, Swiss, Italian, and Spanish decor. The Wine Cellar has been awarded the Florida Trend "Golden Spoon Award" and the "Silver Plate Award" from the International Culinary Society on numerous occasions. Live music and dancing from 7 p.m. in the Old World Lounge. Dinner: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted. dR

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A new dining option By Eric V. Kennedy

KONA GRILL

ith new dining options popping up all over the place it’s sometimes hard to decide which one to try first. The Kona Grill serves up a menu with an exciting and new twist on American cuisine. Their chefs prepare more than forty sauces made from scratch everyday. All of these flavors add an unchartered taste experience to a veritable sea of delicious appetizers and entrees. The Kona Grill serves up traditional Asian appetizers like potstickers, Ahi wonton crisps, and some with a new twist like avocado egg rolls and sweet and spicy shrimp served over a bed of daikon, an East Asian radish. Their entrees are just as unique and diverse. Foodies will be pleasantly surprised to find infused flavors from many different roots of origin. Dishes like Lemon Grass Crusted Halibut, prepared by pan-searing and served with sweet rice, sauteed spinach, and a coconutcurry sauce. Meat lovers will salivate at the prospect of a pork tenderloin, baked with an almond crust, served with skinon white cheddar mashed potatoes,

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sauteed baby bok choy, and red peppershiitake mushroom sauce. Yum! Some of Kona Grill’s signature entrees are their Macadamia Nut Chicken, Sweet-Chili Glazed Salmon and Kona’s Big Island Meatloaf. They serve award-winning sushi, hand-crafted daily by talented sushi chefs. At the elegant sushi bar you can relax and gaze at colorful exotic fish as they swim in a 2,000gallon-seawater aquarium. Beautiful atmosphere and delectable cuisine, The Kona Grill is open for lunch, happy hour, and dinner and is located at 4134 W. Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa, FL; 813-8775938. www.konagrill.com

Macadamia Nut Chicken 8 ounce skinned/deboned chicken breast 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped 1 cups Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/4 cup flour 1 cup milk 4 eggs Salt and pepper to taste

Shoyu-cream sauce 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water

Pineapple-Papaya Marmalade 1 cup chopped fresh papaya 1 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or canned) 1 cup granulated sugar Pinch of chili pepper flakes (optional) For the macademia nut chicken: Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine milk and eggs. Mix well. In another mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts and panko. Mix well. Flour the already seasoned chicken. Dip the chicken into the egg and milk mixture. Dip chicken into the panko mixture (the chicken should be well coated in this mixture). Heat a large size sauté pan with oil. Once oil is hot, add the chicken and sauté on both

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pan, place the heavy cream and soy sauce and bring to a boil; turn down to a simmer. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water and stir into a paste. Add the cornstarch paste into the cream and soy sauce and stir until the mixture thickens.

For the pineapple-papaya marmalade: In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple, papaya, and sugar. Bring to a boil and let simmer uncovered, as it will thicken to a syrupy consistency—it will take 45 minutes or less for canned pineapple. Assembling the dish: Slice chicken keeping the shape of the chicken breast. Spoon shoyu-cream sauce over the sliced chicken. Place a dollop of the pineapple-papaya marmalade and black sesame seeds on the plate near chicken. Serves four

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85TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE GALA FOR THE TOWN OF BELLEAIR The 85th anniversary of Diamond and Sapphire Gala for the Town of Belleair started with a bang of fireworks over the Belleair Country Club and Golf Course. Attended by over 400 guests, the night included a display of Belleair history that was incorporated in 1925. Guests feasted on a Tapas-style venue depicting the once Japanese Garden at Eagles Nest tourist attraction. The night ended with dancing to the Jacksonsville band Diggin’ Rhythm and Brass. dR

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TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART’S PRE-OPENING CELEBRATION

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1. Maureen and Doug Cohn, Member of the Board of Trustees 2. Museum Architect Stanley Saitowitz and Board of Trustees member (his family provided lead gift to museum), Cornelia Corbett 3. Blake Casper and Allison Adams, Member of the Board of Trustees 4. Todd Smith and Leslie Jennewein

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ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL’S GRAND OPENING GALA 1. Grammy Award winning singer Roberta Flack 2. SJH Board Chair Bill West, Tish West, Stan Levy, SJH Foundation Board member, and Susan Levy 3. St. Joseph's Hospitals (SJH) CEO Isaac Mallah, SJH-North COO Paula McGuiness, and Sr. Marie Celeste 4. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Matt Bryant and wife Melissa, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Kevin Carter and wife Shima, and Jacqueline Farruggio

On January 16, 2010, more than 500 guests previewed the first new, full-service community hospital in Tampa in more than 30 years— St. Joseph’s Hospital-North. The exclusive “eco-chic” inspired evening included entertainment by Grammy Award winning songstress Roberta Flack. Bovis Lend Lease was the event’s presenting sponsor—Emergency Medical Associates sponsored the entertainment enjoyed during the grand opening gala of St. Joseph’s Hospital-North. dR

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING’S 8TH ANNUAL GLITZ & STICKS CHARITY EVENING The Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation’s annual Glitz & Sticks event benefitted the Tampa General Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as well as the Lightning Foundation’s Annual Grant Program. On January 24th guests enjoyed dancing, entertainment, distinct auctions, and gourmet delicacies at the Hyatt Regency Tampa, all while the Lightning players dealt to guests in a variety of casinostyle games. dR

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FIELD OF DREAMS BENEFITS CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND The 17th Annual Field of Dreams Sports Auction and Dinner was held Saturday, February 13th at Tropicana Field. The evening’s events included the induction of Will Clark into the Ted Williams Museum Hitter’s Hall of Fame. Pitching Wall of Achievement recognition went to Dave Dravecky and Bert Blyleven. The Museum also opened a new exhibit honoring Jewish Major Leaguers. dR

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GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW LARGO DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC The opening ribbon cutting celebration included a welcome by President and CEO of Diagnostic Clinic Dr. Charles Campbell, a proclamation by City of Largo Mayor Pat Gerard, the presentation of a flag by Shirley Miaoulis, representing Congressman C.W. Bill Young, and remarks by CMO of Diagnostic Clinic Dr. James Rivenbark. Tom Morrissette, President of the Largo Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce, acted as Master of Ceremonies. Diagnostic Clinic takes its place as an anchor of the new “Medical Arts District” being fostered by the City of Largo on West Bay Drive. dR

1. Diagnostic Clinic President/CEO Dr. Charles Campbell, Largo Mayor Pat Gerard, and Clinic Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Rivenbark 2. Dr. Charles Campbell, Bay News 9 Anchor Al Ruechel, and Dr. Steven Seltzer 3. Largo Mayor Pat Gerard reads a proclamation as staff and physicians listen.

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dR EVENTS January 22–April 11 Hearts Asolo Repertory Theatre February 6–April 18 A Celebration of Henri Matisse Tampa Museum of Art February 9–May 16 Godspell Jaeb Theater The Straz Center February 21–May 2 Dean Mitchell: Visions with Heart and Soul Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art March 5–June 5 boom! Shimberg Playhouse The Straz Center March 10–28 Facing the Late Victorians: Portraits of Writers and Artists, Mark Samuels Lasner Collection Henry B. Plant Museum March 12–28 Driving Miss Daisy American Stage Theatre Company March 12–April 18 Managing Maxine Asolo Repertory Theatre March 23 An Evening with Wilco 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall 2010 Women of Distinction Luncheon 12:00 p.m. A La Carte Event Pavilion March 23–28 Cirque Dreams Illumination Carol Morsani Hall The Straz Center March 24 American Ballet Theatre II 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall March 25 Ingrid Michaelson/Mat Kearney 7:30 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall March 26 Puccini's La Boheme 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall 82 www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay

March 27 Tampa Bay Heart Ball A La Carte Pavilion, Tampa 6:00 p.m. American Heart Association Bill Cosby 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall March 28 Arias & Encores Celebrating 15 Years of Opera in Tampa The Straz Center April 3 Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 5K Walk 8:00 a.m. St. Pete Times Forum www.walk.jdrf.org The Music of Queen: Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall April 7–11 Pericles: A New Rock Musical Shimberg Playhouse The Straz Center April 11 Century of Broadway The Florida Orchestra Jeff Tyzik, Conductor 7:30 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall Charlotte's Web Ferguson Hall The Straz Center April 13–18 Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in & Expo Linder International Airport www.sun-n-fun.org Lakeland

STOMP

April 23–25

STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated and appeals to audiences of all ages. This creative troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments—matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps—to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings with it some new surprises, some restructured sections and the addition of two new full scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans! Don't miss this sound explosion! Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater April 16 Omelette Party supporting The Upper Pinellas Association of Retarded Citizens 7:00 p.m. Belleair Johnny Mathis 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall

April 15 Icare4autism 2010 Cocktail Gala 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Florida Aquarium

April 17 St. Anthony's Hospital's Black Tie Gala Renaissance Vinoy Resort www.stanthonysfoundation.org

The Man Who Planted Trees TECO Theater 7:30 p.m. The Straz Center

25th Anniversary of Taste the Best of Tampa Bay 7:00 p.m. The Straz Center Riverwalk

April 15–25 The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee Shimberg Playhouse The Straz Center

April 17–August 15 Whistler, Hassam, and the Etching Revival Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

April 18 Celtic Woman Irish Music Phenomenon 7:30 p.m. Mahaffey Theater Neil Sedaka 2:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall April 22–25 Becoming a Man in 127 Easy Steps TECO Theater The Straz Center April 23–25 Giacomo Puccini's La Rondine Carol Morsani Hall The Straz Center April 23–May 16 Hair American Stage Theatre Company

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April 24–25 Wildlife & Western Visions Art Show Raymond James Financial St. Petersburg

May 7 The Little Mermaid, Orlando Ballet School 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Hall The Straz Center

April 27–29 Riverdance 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall

May 7–30 Backwards in High Heels The Ginger Musical Asolo Repertory Theatre

April 30 The New World Symphony The Florida Orchestra Stefan Sanderling, conductor Ferguson Hall The Straz Center

May 11 Planters Spring Luncheon 10:30 a.m. Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club

May 2–3 Pinellas Living Green Expo Harborview Center Clearwater

May 13 Go Red for Women Luncheon American Heart Association 10:30 a.m. Tampa Marriott Waterside

May 13–30 Eurydice Shimberg Playhouse The Straz Center May 14–15 Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival Don Cesar Beach Resort May 21 Classic James Bond The Florida Orchestra Carl Davis, conductor Ferguson Hall The Straz Center June 2–20 Dead Man's Cell Phone Jobsite Theater The Straz Center June 4–6 Bzet's Carmen St. Petersburg Opera Company Palladium Theater June 10–18 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Jaeb Theater The Straz Center

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The Beth Ann Morean Arts Center St. Petersburg, www.theartscenter.org Capitol Theatre Palm Harbor Carrollwood Players Theatre Tampa, www.carrollwoodplayers.com The Coliseum St. Petersburg, www.stpete.org/coliseum Dunedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, www.dfac.org Gorilla Theatre Tampa, www.gorilla-theatre.com Harborview Center Clearwater, www.harborview-center.com Henry B. Plant Museum Tampa, www.plantmuseum.com The Lakeland Center Lakeland, www.thelakelandcenter.com Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art Tarpon Springs www.spcollege.edu/central/museum Lowry Park Zoo Tampa, www.lowryparkzoo.com Mahaffey Theater St. Petersburg, www.mahaffeytheater.com Mindy Solomon Gallery St. Petersburg, www.mindysolomon.com Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, www.fine-arts.org MOSI Tampa, www.mosi.org North Straub Park St. Petersburg, www.stpete.org/parks

August 4–22 Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead Shimberg Playhouse The Straz Center

Ringling Museum of Art Sarasota, www.ringling.org

October 19–24 9 to 5: The Musical Carol Morsani Hall The Straz Center

Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, the show includes such wonderful songs as Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Let’s Go Fly a Kite and, of course, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. The New York Daily News hails Mary Poppins as “a roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza!” Don’t miss all the magic of Broadway’s super hit musical. Let your imagination take flight at this perfectly magical musical! The Straz Center

American Stage St. Petersburg, www.americanstage.org

Nova 535 St. Petersburg, www.nova535.com

August 19–September 26 Respect: A Musical Journey of Women Jaeb Theater The Straz Center

May 20–June 6

Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, www.asolo.org

July 8–25 A Perfect Ganesh Shimberg Playhouse The Straz Center

August 13–15 CATS Carol Morsani Hall The Straz Center

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Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, www.rutheckerdhall.com Sacred Heart Catholic Church Tampa, www.sacredheartfla.org Saks Fifth Avenue, West Shore Plaza Tampa, www.saksfifthavenue.com St. Petersburg Little Theatre St. Petersburg, www.splt.org St. Petersburg Museum of History St. Petersburg, www.spmoh.org St. Pete Times Forum Tampa, www.stpetetimesforum.com Salvador Dalí Museum St. Petersburg, www.salvadordalimuseum.org The Studio@620 St. Petersburg, www.studio620.org The Straz Center (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) Tampa, www.tbpac.org The Tampa Improv Tampa, www.tampaimprov.com Tampa Museum of Art Tampa, www.tampamuseum.com Tampa Theatre Tampa, www.tampatheatre.org USF Contemporary Art Museum Tampa, www.ira.usf.edu USF Theater 2 Tampa, www.arts.usf.edu USF Sundome Tampa, www.arts.usf.edu Vinoy Park St. Petersburg, www.stpete.org/parks Woodson African American Museum St. Petersburg, www.woodsonmuseum.org

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Opera Inspired

Grammy-winning soprano Renée Fleming and jewelry designer Lea Davis

Tampa jewelry designer Lea Davis of Lea Veronica Designs presented Grammy-winning soprano Renée Fleming with a necklace from a new line of jewelry benefiting Opera Tampa after Fleming’s January performance at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. The threestrand necklace of petal pearls, oval pearls, and crystals in a pale peach color presented to Fleming is the first of seven in Davis’ opera-inspired series. Two of the limited edition designs were inspired by Fleming, and one by Renata Scotto’s performance in La Traviata. The remaining four necklaces will be released over the next year. Davis is one of the founding members of the Opera Tampa League. Her passion for the arts is longstanding and well-reflected in her new series of limited-edition and one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings. Her designs are inspired by visits to more than 80 countries and include the finest gemstones, semi-precious stones, and beads from nature along with sterling silver and fourteen-karat gold-plated components. Net proceeds from Lea's jewelry benefit the Opera Tampa League. The limited-edition necklaces are available on her web site, www.leaveronica.com, at Portofino Jewelers and David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts gift store. dR

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