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CONTENTS
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FASHION by GIOFFRÈ Boutique Bloomin’ Spring Fashion
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HEALTH by Catherine S. Mitseas Healthy Heart Choices
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CLOSEUP by Susan B. Barnes Jordan Spieth Returns to the Copperhead
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AROUND THE BAY
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QUICK GETAWAY
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FEATURES 22 FEATURE
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Tampa Bay Native Son Returns to Coach the Team
ARTS
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GARDEN
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HOME by Janan Talafer Rumfish Grill Aquarium Peek Inside Tampa Bay’s Most Luxurious Fish Tank
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by Melinda Tam Orlando What’s Trending Get the Latest in High-End Bathroom Designs
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PARTY AUTOS by Susan B. Barnes
SPIRITS by Susan B. Barnes Cheers to the Tampa Bay Area’s Craft Beer Scene
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Contemporary Elegance
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The Sarasota Studio
Lighting the Way to a Beautiful Home
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CULINARY MASTERS
A Fresh Step
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PUBLISHER’S PICKS
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by Merilee Kern Tech-tastic Gadgetry for the Home
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TECHNOLOGY
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EVENTS CALENDAR BACK PAGE by Susan B. Barnes Charities Hit a Hole-In-One with The Valspar Championship presented by BB&T
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Dear Reader, As our glorious Florida weather takes a tropical turn towards spring, we bring you the annual Home and Garden issue. These pages are full of the latest trending tips that will enhance any luxury environment. Especially this time of year, outdoor living areas can be a big part of our lives, so we ask local experts to share their vision in creating some of the most exclusive tropical oasis. dR GARDEN explores the latest advances in LED lighting and how it can integrate into your landscaping plans to create a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor “rooms”. We also take you to a Bayshore Boulevard home with acres of breathtaking landscaping featuring six different ecosystems and a koi pond. If you prefer to bring a bit of the great outdoors inside, dR HOME peeks inside the area’s most expansive fish tank at the new Guy Harvey Outpost Resort. Although a 42 foot tank may be more than you need, having 30 different species of sport fish to view would liven up almost any living room. For more delicate tastes, dR ARTS interviewed Darin Bahl, owner and founder of Tailored Twig. Darin’s talent for creating truly unique floral displays has gained international attention, taking him from estates in Mexico to the French Alps for his elegant and whimsical style. Spring also marks the beginning of outdoor sports, and once again the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort attracted the world’s best golfers. dR BACK PAGE focuses on the charitable success of this event and Copperhead Charities, who together raise substantial dollars for hundreds of local charities. This year we also highlight Jordan Spieth in dR CLOSEUP as he returned to the Championship as last year’s winner. Although he did not repeat this year with a win, he continues a stellar career at the age of 22. As always, dR PARTY highlights local events that benefit noteworthy charities. If you are hosting or supporting a charitable event, we invite you to submit photos to be included in the next issue. Warm regards,
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evin Cash says he grew up practically living at the baseball field near his house in North Tampa. “You hear about kids whose dads force them to play, well my brother and I never had to be pushed,” says Cash. “We got home from school, did our homework and couldn’t wait to get to the ball field to hang out with our buddies. We loved the game.” Now decades later, Cash is completing his first year as manager of the Tampa Bay Rays, a dream job he could never have imagined back in his Little League days. It’s made even sweeter because the job is right here in his own hometown. “I have received unbelievable support from the community,” says Cash. “Aunts, uncles, friends and people I haven’t seen in years have all leaned over the dugout to say hello. It’s been a very special season.” Before the Rays, Cash was in Ohio, where he managed the bull pen for the Cleveland Indians. Cleveland was great, he says, but Tampa Bay is home. Besides, this past winter, while his buddies in Cleveland were snowed in, Cash took pleasure in texting that he was out on the patio and it was 75 degrees. When he’s not focused on baseball, Cash enjoys family time at his home in Westchase. He and his wife Emily have three young children—daughters Camden, 9 and Ella, 8, and son J.D., 3. The girls aren’t that into baseball, says Cash, but J.D. is never without either a fishing pole or a baseball in his hand. It just might be in the family DNA. Cash, his father and his late uncle all played 22 www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com
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baseball, first in high school and college, then later in the pros. “Growing up in that type of environment really helped me enjoy the game at a young age,” says Cash. “I was a kid who loved to practice. I liked being in the batting cage just as much as I liked the game.” Cash went from Little League to the baseball team at Gaither High School in Tampa, and then Florida State University. After college he had stints with the Red Sox, Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays. He played with the Rays in 2005, back when the team was still called the Devil Rays. In 2011, he stopped playing ball and moved into management.
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“I am excited about playing the Copperhead Course,” Spieth continued. “I think the tougher courses play in my favor, and I thoroughly enjoy playing there with great memories going back to 2013.” Asked to further expound upon the Copperhead Course, Spieth explained, “It’s a tremendous challenge. In the course of a season, there aren’t many courses that present the challenge the Copperhead Course does. “It’s fair, but you have to hit the ball in both directions,” he continued. “You have to control the ball in swirling winds, and then you have to control your speed on the greens—they get sneaky quick. “I really do enjoy it because it is such a challenge, but a fair challenge.” It’s hard to remember, with all of his successes and insight, that Spieth is just 22 years old.
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ast year was a very good year (to put it modestly) for professional golfer Jordan Spieth, and this year is shaping up to be just as spectacular—at press time he was ranked World Number 1, won the 2016 Hyundai Tournament of Champions with a 30-under-par performance, and just finished competing in The Valspar Championship earlier this month. Spieth is very familiar with The Valspar Championship, as it turns out: his first win of 2015 came at the tournament, and he did so with a 30-foot birdie putt during a playoff with Patrick Reed and Sean O’Hair. “It was huge,” said Spieth when asked about the importance of winning The 2015 Valspar Championship. “It was the first time I had ever made a putt to win a professional tournament.” The Valspar Championship win was just the beginning of Spieth’s 2015 trajectory in the golf world. He went on to win his first major, the 2015 Masters Tournament, nonetheless, and tied the 72-hole record set by Tiger Woods in 1997; he also became the second youngest to win the Masters, behind Woods. When Spieth won the 2015 U.S. Open, he was the youngest champion since Bobby Jones’ win in 1923, and only the sixth golfer to win the Masters and U.S. Open in the same year, the first male to have done so since Gene Sarazen in 1922. Additional 2015 wins include the John Deere Classic and The TOUR Championship, and he had very strong showings at the British Open and the PGA Championship. Spieth’s successes on the greens garnered him the 2015 FedEx Cup and 2015 PGA TOUR Player of the Year honors. During a press conference prior to the start of The Valspar Championship, Spieth was asked about defending his title and playing on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort. “It would be spectacular [to repeat as champion],” he said. “I think it’s a challenge. The thing that’s toughest about it is getting over where you were the previous year, and just forgetting about it.
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alking into a beach resort, guests may not expect to see exquisite and custom-designed works of art all around, but that’s just what they’ll find when visiting Opal Sands Resort. The resort opened last month on Clearwater Beach, recently named the Number One Beach in the U.S. in the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Outside, Opal Sands may be called a work of art in its design, overseen by Design Duncan Miller Ullmann: the concave, classically modern 15-story building features floor-to-ceiling windows on each of its levels, affording panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Bay not only from every one of its 230 guestrooms, but from the lobby, restaurants and meeting spaces as well. Inside, the first piece of custom-designed art that guests encounter is “Ascent,” created by sculptor Mark Aeling and Florida native artist Christopher Still, which floats wave-like from the ceiling over the grand staircase leading up into the lobby. Other pieces of one-of-a-kind art found within Opal Sands’ public spaces include Clear Water, an arrival fountain with egrets seemingly inflight; Sunset on Clearwater Beach, an oil painting behind the front desk by Still; and Gulf Spirit, a nine-foot grouper sculpture that hangs over the entrance to Sea-Guini, the resort’s signature restaurant. The sleek design and inspiring art carries into Opal Sands’ accommodations, too, ranging from sizeable and well-appointed stan40
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dard guest rooms, to One- and Two-Bedroom Sunset Suites complete with mini-kitchens. All guestrooms feature spacious balconies on which to spread out, and pull-out sofas for more sleeping space. Additionally, each guestroom floor has a “pantry:” a complimentary refreshment nook with fresh fruit, cookies and drinks. For even more room, the one-bedroom Opal Sands Suites (575square-feet, starting at $788 a night) feature a kitchen, bar, living and dining rooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms and an expansive 500square-foot balcony. The top of the line is the two-bedroom Presidential Suite (1,300-square-feet, starting at $1,538 a night), featuring a full-size kitchen, living areas, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a flowing 1,000-square-foot balcony with 270-degree panoramic views. The Opal Sands Suites and Presidential Suite each also feature outdoor hot tubs in which to relax whilst soaking up the sun during the day, or gazing at the stars at night. Adding to Opal Sands’ appeal are the relaxing, on-site Opal Spa and the resort’s three restaurants overseen by Executive Chef Todd Holender—Sea-Guini, blending Italian cuisine and fresh seafood; Reflections, the poolside bar and eatery; and the Sand Bar, a tiki hutroofed bar with direct access to the nearby beach. Take a quick getaway to Opal Sands Resort and meet the newest gem on Clearwater Beach.
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Tailored Twig | 3212 N 40th Street, Suite 102 | Tampa | 813-304-2080 | www.tailoredtwig.com Want a decorative conversation piece? The Tailored Twig’s jaw-dropping one-of-a kind arrangements mix uniquely sourced blooms with cloth, metal and wood to create exquisite natural sculptures. Anything goes. You might see a fuzzy iconic Kangaroo Paw stem in a pristine white vase or a bedazzled bride woven in twigs and flowers, even a flower terrarium. Tailored Twig provides installations for restaurants, hotels, businesses, weddings, meetings and parties and even jazzed up the tables at an annual wedding planners’ luncheon. From customized dinner parties to hand-constructed welcome packages for houseguests sets The Tailored Twig apart. Clients include weddings on an exclusive estate in Maroma Beach, Mexico, to an elegant union in the French Alps. Moving to the Tampa Bay area six and a half years ago after a decade as a sales/event marketing director, Tailored Twig owner Darin Bahl first opened an event design business. In 2011, he morphed that enterprise into The Tailored Twig. Now, he and his internationally-inspired team whip up elegant, whimsical centerpieces and bouquets for any occasion, any theme. A Midwest transplant, Bahl worked in the hospitality industry and traveled the globe where he honed his art of “honoring the guest. “We 44 www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com
are customer-centric, infusing the client’s personality and preferences into our arrangements. We go way beyond their favorite colors,” says Bahl. “We start with a personalized consultation. For us, it’s all about the relationship and art that emerges from all of our ideas.” Travel inspires his organic design. “ Our arrangements are not the traditional ball or five-colored roses symmetrically placed,” says Bahl. “Think about wondering through the forest and stumbling into an amazing, magical natural space.” Dahl sources unique blooms globally even on his annual Hawaii vacation. He and his staff even like to forage in local woodlands. “This past holiday, we used a lot of pink pepper berries which ripen to red, a kind of Florida mistletoe,” says Bahl. Says Bahl: “We choose the people we want to invite into our lives, and should they accept our invitation, I believe it is my responsibility to cherish them. To show them our love and gratitude, we honor them with special details and subtle nuances which reveal our mindfulness and appreciation for their presence.”
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hether you have a passion for plants and an eye for good design like Harry Teasley, Jr., or you leave it to the experts at Argentine Landscaping, a landscape plan that complements your home adds considerably to its aesthetic appeal. Scale, color, balance, size and placement are a few of the elements to consider. “Plants can serve many functions in the landscape, from providing shade, privacy screening, wind and noise abatement, to wayfinding and security,” say Joe Argentine, owner of Argentine Landscaping, and head designer Bart Beck. Elements, such as lighting, walkways and irrigations are also important considerations and “can provide the framework or bones that the rest of the plan can build upon,” says Argentine. Lighting makes the space more functional for both day and evening, provides safe passage and adds a level of security. Irrigation sustains the plants’ health, making sure adequate water is delivered with minimal waste. Drainage goes hand in hand with irrigation, preventing problems that could later cause extensive property damage.
HARMONY INSIDE AND OUT Argentine also points out that the best landscape plans make it possible for a seamless flow between the interior and exterior of the home. He says this is accomplished by schematically designing indoor and outdoor “rooms.” Harry Teasley, Jr., would agree with that idea. His beautiful 2.6acre property in South Tampa, has a half-dozen outdoor spaces, each with a different eco-system. Florida Cypress stands guard at one end of a large lily pad and koi pond, which serves as a reservoir for the sprinkler system. 48 www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com
It’s fun to watch the occasional heron land next to realistic looking statues along the banks of the pond, which is lined with Water Oak, Jacaranda, Royal Poinciana, Hong Kong Orchid, cycads and much more. So much lush foliage fills the yard that it provides a nice barrier both visually and for sound. Standing inside, you would never know the property fronts busy Bayshore Boulevard. Around the side of the house, you’ll find fruit trees, including mango, star fruit, pink grapefruit, bananas, Surinam cherries, macadamia and oranges. By the pool, there are huge gardenia and croton bushes shaped like giant balls.
A LABOR OF LOVE “I’ve probably tripled the biomass of this place in the last 25 years,” says Teasley, who has a gardening crew of three to help him with the grounds. Near the house, bougainvillea leans against the wall in the French knot garden. A conservatory is filled with bonsai and orchids. And next to a walkway, African lily, calla lilies, hibiscus and birds of paradise are lined up in a row—“my Florida version of an English perennial garden,” says Teasley. His gardening secret? He prefers a natural look and he has an appreciation for texture, color and water elements. “I simply bought plants and figured out what I could do with them one at a time,” he says. “I like the idea of looking around 360 degrees and always seeing something beautiful and different in every season. It’s a lot of work, but I love it.”
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Left: Argentine Landscaping lighting elements add aesthetic appeal. Right: Harry Teasley, Jr.’s home garden areas in South Tampa.
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hen Keith Overton of TradeWinds Island Resort partnered with world-famous artist and marine conservationist Guy Harvey on the new Guy Harvey Outpost Resort, they turned to the stars of Animal Planet’s “Tanked” to create an over-the-top, exotic marine aquarium experience for visitors. And they certainly have. A 33,500 gallon saltwater aquarium is filled with some 30 different species of Gulf of Mexico sport fish. It covers one entire wall at RumFish Grill, the themed restaurant at the new resort. The tank holds about 130 fish and is 42-foot-long, 12-foot deep – big enough that cleaning it takes two scuba divers about an hourand-half every week, says Zach Ostroff, curator of Secrets of the Sea, the marine education and conservation organization overseeing the aquarium operation. There are actually five saltwater aquariums at the resort. A smaller “juvenile” tank filled with colorful blue tangs, angel fish and parrot fish is also located in the restaurant. In the bar, you’ll find the predator tank with trigger fish, puffers and lion fish, the beautiful foreign invasive species with the bad reputation. Across the way in the gift shop area are two additional tanks, a “middle school” tank with mid-sized red drum and other natives, and a touch tank with critters like sea urchins, chocolate chip sea stars and a green brittle star with long spindly legs. But the big tank takes center stage. A massive acrylic display window is 30 feet long, 10 feet tall and six inches thick. Diners watch as redfish, black drum, snook, grouper, tarpon and snapper swim back and forth in a realistic marine environment that includes handmade coral and mangroves. A six-foot reclusive green moray eel slinks in the corner. Building the aquarium was one of the largest and most challenging projects that Acrylic Tank Manufacturing has undertaken. On one side of the tank, a unique “J” panel curves up and overhead to form a “see-through ceiling. It’s uncanny to look up to see fish swimming above your head.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAINTAIN AN AQUARIUM THIS SIZE? “We use about 2,500 gallons of water a week,” says Ostroff. “We purify the tap water in a reverse osmosis process and then use artificial sea salt to create saltwater. “ Two big storage vats, one for salt water, one fresh water, each hold 3,000 gallons of water. Upstairs in an area just off the parking garage, is the behind-thescenes life support system. There’s a back-up generator in case of a power outage, a heat pump to maintain aquarium temperatures at a constant 77°F, and a filtration system, which moves up to 36,000 gallons of water per hour. A protein fractionator injects air into the water and a biotower gets rid of ammonia buildup. This is also the first stop for wild fish. They’re quarantined and treated prophylactically for disease, and acclimated to life inside a big tank. “We get everyone ready to live together comfortably,” says Ostroff. It’s the ultimate meet and greet.
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TECH-TASTIC GADGETRY FOR THE HOME RENEW ZERO-GRAVITY MASSAGE CHAIR Start and end your day refreshed with this choice chair packed with features like eight automatic massage programs, “Dynamic Squeeze” air cell massage and built-in lumbar heat. Renew pivots, reclines and elevates legs to a zero-gravity position with just the press of a button, while optical pressure-point detection technology scans your body to customize your massage. Priced at $2,999. www.brookstone.com Photo courtesy of Brookstone
LG STYLER This all-in-one-clothing care system is designed to refresh any wardrobe and special care items without the use of harmful detergents or chemicals, providing an ideal solution for any fashion-forward wardrobe. It features a sleek, modern design and elegant finish complementing the interior décor of any bedroom or laundry room—even premium walk-in closets. Priced at $1,999. www.lowes.com Photo courtesy of LG Electronics
GROVE ECOSYSTEM This intelligent indoor garden helps grow fresh food year-round by utilizing an MIT-developed aquaponics system. The compact assembly creates a living ecosystem where plants and fish live in symbiosis to create healthy produce like leafy greens, herbs and fruiting crops like hot peppers and strawberries. Dually controlled by the Grove OS app providing full guidance. Priced at $3,399. www.grovelabs.io Photo courtesy of Grove EcoSystem 54 www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com
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A home’s style is a reflection of its owner, and that’s true of your bathroom space as well. If your master bathroom or even one of your spares doesn’t speak to your favorite design, it might be time to consider a fresh-face to those spaces. We’ve talked to some of the Bay area’s most inthe-know bath experts to give you four aspirational ideas for your next project. From spa inspiration and free-floating storage to additional seating options and natural stone, there are solutions for all tastes and styles. 58 www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com
TREND #1: GO SPA-LIKE Who doesn’t love the spa? Well, now, you can incorporate some of those same luxuries into your own home bath. Add push, touch and feel into your new timeless modern bathroom design. For instance, the Hansgrohe allows you to push the user-friendly and easy-to-clean select trim to create your ultimate shower experience. Nancy Braamse of Olde World Cabinetry has several examples, saying, “Therma Touch by Thermasol gives you a complete spa experience. One touch gives you light, sound, steam and music, all for you to relax by. Linear drains add elegance to your shower floor. No longer do you need a center drain that is pitched in four directions for you to stand on. Linear drains by Watermark can be placed on any wall or the entrance of the shower, which allows for a clean curbless look.” Olde World Cabinetry, Plumbing & Hardware, 3751 62nd Avenue North, Pinellas Park. 727-530-9779 or oldeworldcabinetry.com.
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Adding seating to your bathroom takes it from a functional room to a place to enjoy and escape to. The LC7 chair, designed in 1927 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand is included in the Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art and makes an excellent statement piece in your bathroom space. Eric Cross of Home Resource elaborates, “It is also available for outdoor use and would make a great vanity seat. There is also the LC9 bath stool designed in 1927 by the same three designers, a symbol of personal hygiene, a matter of great concern for the Modernist Movement of the 1920s. Two chrome-plated steel tubes act as support from which two cross-bars can be removed, making it easy to replace the toweling seat.� Home Resource, 741 Central Avenue, Sarasota. 941-366-6690 or homeresource.com.
Above Left: A beautiful soaking tub from the Victoria & Albert Collection available at Ferguson. Right Top: Therma Touch available at Olde World Cabinetry, Plumbing & Hardware. Right Bottom: LC7 Chair available at Home Resource.
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TREND #2: TAKE A SEAT
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TREND #3: BE FREE Free-floating bathroom vanities along with free-standing tubs are very popular. They open up small spaces, and also allow for easy cleaning. Marc Hammar of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery says, “Free-standing tubs are the rage; almost 80 percent of our tub sales are free-standing. These are available as soaking tubs, as well as air baths. Again, they open up the space, allowing smaller areas to look larger, and they come in traditional, transitional and contemporary styles.” Additional trends include integrated countertops made from ceramic, solid surface or glass as well as more modern and contemporary bathroom faucetry with older-looking finishes like antique golds, satin golds, mink and platinum. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, 302 N Willow Avenue, Tampa. 813-251-1690 or www.ferguson.com/showrooms.
Top designers and homeowners are taking full advantage of the limitless possibilities of natural stone, incorporating Travertine and Marble throughout their bathrooms. Using natural stone throughout the home is definitely the trend once again, but how it is being used is new and unique. Past trends often focused aesthetically on uniformity, with sizing and finishes of the stone being the dominant contrast throughout the build, but that’s changed. Stone-Mart’s Omer Ozer explains the new trend in more detail, saying “Current trends are accentuating the depth of the color tone layers in natural stone, which cannot be replicated in a man-made products, providing the opportunity to use natural stone in multiple color-contrasting selections and finishes throughout their designs to create a one-of-kind signature build for your bath.” Stone-Mart, 6005 Anderson Road, Tampa. 813-855-6900 or www.stone-mart.com. Above: Modern free-floating bathroom vanities available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery. Right: Use of natural stone in multiple colorcontrasting selections and finished available at Stone-Mart. 60 www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com
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LIGHTING THE WAY TO A BEAUTIFUL HOME
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These striking designs turn a plain wall into an architectural statement while providing enough light to illuminate a room or can be cut to size to showcase a single piece of artwork. Recessed lighting, as well, has changed completely. Gone are the days of six-inch flush mounted lights with white plastic edging propped up against a ceiling. PureEdge’s Aurora Adjustable Accent lights are finished flush to the ceiling and are paintable. They come in sizes as small as 1.3-inches, are available in round and square shapes and offer LED lights in red, green, and blue. Choosy homeowners can create pockets of ambiance with two-inch lights that simultaneously compliment and support the primary lighting from the larger cans—all with the hardware hidden in the ceiling. For increased efficiency and ease of install TaskWork LED Tape Light by Kichler® offers fully customizable lighting for odd spaces inside and outside the house. Frequently, these intricately designed strands run along toe-kicks in kitchens, under cabinets, and even in bathrooms as nightlights, say Ferguson’s sales staff. The result is light where it is needed, as it is needed; from the beauty of a crystal chandelier in a foyer to task lighting at a workspace to illumination along an adjoining hallway and a spotlight on a single piece of artwork—each layer leading the way through a beautiful home. Tampa offers many options in lighting and for additional shopping choices consider visiting Lights & More in Tampa.
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ighting a room is more than hanging a chandelier and buying a couple of table lamps. Today, designers are taking advantage of advances in lighting technology to create rooms redefined by multiple layers of lighting. Julian Exclusa, spokesperson in Florida for Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, says planning a home’s lighting today is exciting because there are so many ways to use light exactly where it is needed, resulting in rooms where the space is not dominated by a single bulb but is instead illuminated by a collection of discrete, often hidden, fixtures. Lighting, in fact, has come so far Ferguson’s consultants undergo a six month certification through the American Lighting Association, to fully understand dimmers, wattages, products, and architectural details that impact the type of light needed for a specific space, he says. Advances in LED lighting have led the charge towards this “layered lighting” phenomenon. Today’s LED lights last upwards of 50,000 hours, can be used with dimmer switches, and come in lighting “temperatures” to compliment any application. Quality control is so good, lighting companies now offer products that take full advantage of LED’s long lifespan. For example, PureEdge Lighting, sold through Ferguson, manufactures frames that sit inside drywall. These linear systems house single rows of customizable, commercial-grade white or color changing strips that project a line of bright clean light without excess heat.
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hen one enters this magnificent contemporary home in the exclusive enclave of East Shore in Tierra Verde, you'll immediately be drawn to the stunning floating staircase and cathedral ceilings as well as the open water views! Tucked away on a 3/4 acre private estate lot with panoramic views to the Skyway Bridge, the current owners skillfully incorporated a complete renovation and architectural redesign that provides all the comforts of a family home, a magnificent entertainment venue as well as the feel of a spa get away. The family enjoys meals together in the well appointed gourmet kitchen that opens to the family room & intimate casual dining nook which seamlessly connects the indoor and outdoor spaces. With a passion for entertaining, the owners wanted to comfortably host 2 to 200 and have created the perfect entertaining venue with a magnificent multi level, terraced lanai and several sitting areas around the waterfront pool and spa and outdoor fire pit. Inside, the expansive living room is open and elegant with warm wide plank, European white oak hardwood floors, an inviting fireplace, and formal dining area and a custom glass enclosed wine “cellar”, accented with stone walls and stainless steel wine racks, takes center stage rather then being tucked away unseen and unappreciated. The owners wanted to mimic the comfort and relaxation they have found in elegant vacation destinations in a way that they could enjoy every day. With that in mind, they created a wonderful master suite and bath that rivals any five star resort. They begin the day enjoying the open concept, multi head shower finished with the river rock floor, and walls of windows to overlook the private waterfront estate. At days end, the ribbon gas fireplace and sitting area or the private terrace offer the prefect respite or they hop in the boat to relax on the waters of Tampa Bay and get away from their hectic daily schedule. $3,000,000
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Model perfect coastal home with open waterviews! Cathedral ceilings, custom millwork. Offered for $1,999,900.
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Magnificent California Contemporary Home in Pasadena Yacht & Country Club Built in 2010 and offers 105 feet of waterfront, Open water views, 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 5,078 square feet, elevator. ICF block construction and much more! Offered for $3,000,000.
Meticulously Renovated in 2013 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 5,758 sq. ft. On 3/4 acre lot! Offered for $1,250,000
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Breathtaking 22nd floor residence features a massive 7, 320 square feet of luxurious living area (entire floor) – largest available in downtown. A sweeping 84 foot-wide wall of floor-to-ceiling glass delivers miles of incomparably majestic panoramic views of Tampa Bay. Offered for $4,495,000.
Spectacular views of the Intracoastal waterway and Sand Key are yours from this splendid 4,521 square feet 4 bedroom 3.5 bath estate located on prestigious Belleview Island. Exceptional pool and boat dock facilities. Offered for $2,450,000.
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Directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Ultra-Luxurious 5 bedroom, 5.5 Bath 6,312 square foot Mediterranean Estate Exudes a sumptuous, commanding appeal. Stunning formal dining, lavishly gourmet kitchen, huge game/media room and much more. Offered for $3,500,000.
Live in Grand Beachfront luxury in this magnificent 5, 102 square foot, 4 bedroom 4.5 bath Coastal Contemporary residence built in 2008. Splendid balconies, posh chef’s kitchen, beautiful elegant baths. Offered for $3,400,000.
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Spectacular views of the Gulf are yours from this magnificent, private 4 bedroom 4 bath colonial beachfront home with dazzling “Caribbean” architectural finishes and wonderful separate luxury guest quarters. Offered for $2,699,000.
A spectacular Coastal Mediterranean with magnificent open water views is less than 5 minutes to the Gulf by boat. Well-built with rare amenities and ultra-luxurious finishes thru-out, this astonishing 4758 square feet. 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home provides a level of quality and workmanship not found in homes twice the price! Offered for $2,500,000.
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Brilliant brand new 4,000+ square foot, 5 bedroom, 5 bath ‘Coastal Living’ custom waterfront home features luxurious finishes, gorgeous kitchen, elegant master suite, terrific pool/spa and numerous amenities – including exceptional deep water dock. Offered for $1,799,000.
THE BEST VALUE ON SNELL ISLE! A handsome circular driveway and lush private landscaping welcome you to this beautifully and completely updated 5 bedroom 4.5 bath home with boating access to the bay. Grand chef’s kitchen, soaring vaulted ceilings, large bedrooms suites and amazing decks/balconies. Brilliant architectural design elements. Offered for $1,495,000.
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BELLEAIR BEACH • 120 14TH STREET
Enjoy gated island living in beautiful Belleair Beach. This gorgeous waterfront home boasts a double lot with 195’ of spectacular panoramic water views and offers 5 bedrooms and 6 full baths and one half bath of modern luxury and countless custom features. With 6300 square feet of living area this home provides everything you could want for a fabulous lifestyle including a dock with lifts plus pool and spa. BelleairBeachRetreat.com Offered at $4,199,000
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This spectacular 4 bedroom, 4.5 baths Gulf front home serves well as a coastal retreat, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico from broad terraces off the great room and the master bedroom. 1800GulfBlvd.com Offered at $3,100,000
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Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom home features a dock with two boat lifts and a pool with spillover spa. 414ButtonwoodLane.com Offered at $2,300,000
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with full kitchen, media room, bath and changing area, and exercise room. The mansion's living areas boast huge rooms; both for entertaining and casual living. Total air conditioned area comprises approximately 9,500 square feet. This one-of-a-kind Moroccan inspired architectural renovation circa 2010 features elegant manicured grounds and coral stone courtyards with an expansive arbor breezeway, enchanting pool and spa, all expanding across six lots. This private and secluded estate is only minutes from downtown and all of Tampa's cultural activities, business, and sporting events. Also a very short distance to the private airport and yacht club located on Davis Islands. Priding itself on being a truly unique property combining both style and grace, this palace honors its magnitude with an attention to ďŹ ne detail in every square inch.
The terrace and pool area is a hidden treasure, surrounded by exuberant vegetation. Embodying a retreat, it cultivates a peaceful-savoring lifestyle with its layout designed to embrace everyday enjoyment. The pool house was completely reconfigured from 5 rooms to 1 grand luxurious room, a sumptuous kitchen, and a private guest suite. The new design has an open plan and a kitchen fitted with polished ebony granite countertops, Moucharabieh mirrored and wood paneling cabinetry integrate high-end appliances, tile from ceiling to floor, and a bar for accommodation with the ingenuity of Nano (folding) glass doors that open up to dining on the Moroccan pool terrace. The pool is heated and also salt water. There is plenty of lounge space both covered and not covered, and a pool house fitted with a bar among many other high-end amenities. The beautiful columns, Pecky Cypress wood beam ceilings, and Moroccan covered walls are only a few of the little extra details that add exquisite grace and grandeur to this serene sanctuary. Gracefully blending luxury and modern sensibilities, handforged artistry merges with high-efficiency innovations amounting to a
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CULINARY MASTERS
By Melinda Tam Orlando
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Executive Chef Bill Gideon Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 5223 North Orient Road | Tampa 813-627-7625 | seminolehardrocktampa.com
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eing the executive chef for a Tampa Bay restaurant is beyond challenging, given the amount of delicious competition that breeds high expectations from patrons. Now, multiply that pressure by eight, and you have a sneak peek at the responsibility put on Bill Gideon’s shoulders. As the Executive Chef at Tampa’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, he oversees everything for the property’s eight dining options. We sat down with Chef Gideon, who has worked in five-star five-diamond restaurants for the better part of 20 years and who has also owned his own restaurants, to discuss his career, his food philosophy and more. How did you get started in the culinary world? I’ve been cooking professionally since I was 14 years old, so that’s 37 years. I was a vocal and instrumental major in college, and I wanted to go to Broadway. I was in college, and I started working at a four-star restaurant, and quite literally, that’s when I put music on the back burner because I had found my love for cooking. What’s the first thing you remember cooking? Scrambled eggs. By the time I was 8, I could make a pot roast and bake biscuits. My mother and stepfather worked long hours, so I would have dinner ready when they got home from work. My mother’s background was Jewish so her family had tons of recipes, and I would sit and read those and experiment in the kitchen. What’s your food philosophy? You have to cook from your heart. My natural evolution has been to inspire and to teach what good food is and not to be afraid of it. I’m not on the stove every day, but I have a great team of several hundred employees. I have to be an inspiration and live above reproach. You have to walk the talk you talk. I have such a great foundation in my years of experience that I can look at someone’s menu and see what their thoughts and processes are, and I use that as an inspiration tool to lead and inspire my team. Do you cook often at home? I cook at home all the time. I get up at 5 in the morning, and I make my daughter and my fiancée breakfast and lunch so they take it to work and school. I started in the kitchen as a dishwasher, like many chefs do, and still to this day, I find it very therapeutic to wash dishes. You have to remember where you come from and you have to stay grounded, and washing dishes reminds me of that. What are some of your favorite dishes at the casino? Council Oak is our prime steakhouse, and the prime meat we bring in is handselected for our restaurant. Our number 1 seller is the filet, but a close runner-up in my opinion is the long bone cowboy ribeye. We will engrave your name on the bone, so it has a great presence but it also has so much flavor. I would choose that hands down over any other filet any day of the week. 82 www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com
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Fresh Harvest also really blows me away because there are seven different action stations. This is not a buffet with a long line. You can go to each station and taste something and watch is being cooked right in front of you. All the food is cooked to order as much as possible and we try to give you that fresh experience. What do you want to be known for? I want our property and my team to be known for setting the bar for quality and great tasting food. Ninety-five percent of our food is made from scratch. I want people to know we aren’t following anyone, but rather, we are setting the pace.
WAGYU BEEF TARTARE WITH CRISPY LEEKS, CILANTRO, CAPERS, QUAIL EGG AND SMOKED PEPPER AIOLI Ingredients 6 oz. wagyu filet, cubed 1 tsp. capers, Lilliput 1 tsp. shallots, diced 1 tsp. cilantro, chopped .5 tsp. roasted garlic, paste Dash of Worcestershire sauce Dash of extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 oz. leeks, fired 1 Quail egg 1.5 oz. chipotle mayo Pinch of smoked salt Apple wood smoke Tartare Mixture Directions Trim all fat and silver skin away from the wagyu tenderloin. Cut wagyu into a small dice. In a mixing bowl, add Diced wagyu tenderloin, capers, shallots, cilantro, garlic paste, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt and pepper. Fold in all of these ingredients until everything is evenly mixed. Set aside. Plating Directions Using a round mold, place the tartare mixture into the mold. Place mixture in the center of the plate. Fill to top of the mold and flatten, like you are making a hamburger patty. Place a thumb-size impression into the center of the tartar mixture. Place the raw quail egg into the indent in the mixture. Take the leeks that have been fried previously and make a nest out of them right next to the egg on top of the mixture. Season the egg with smoked salt. On the rim of the plate, place a dot of chipotle mayo and run your spoon through it. Place cloche over top of the tartare
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mixture. With a smoking gun, begin to smoke the tartare until the cloche fills up with smoke. Once there is smoke inside, remove the tube from the smoking gun and close the cloche. Remove the cloche tableside and enjoy. Serves 1
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A FRESH STEP
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Discover Downtown St. Pete’s Sea Salt
183 2nd Avenue North | St. Pete | 727-873-7964 | www.seasaltstpete.com
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Patrons couldn’t be more pleased. Sea Salt’s contemporary cuisine, featuring a balance of seafood and meat dishes overseen by Executive Chef Kenny Tufo, is prepared from the finest seasonal, organic and sustainable ingredients that come directly from local farmers and day boat fishermen whenever possible with Chef using 130 different types and flavors of salts from around the world to season his innovative dishes. Dishes like the Lobster Reuben Sandwich and the Pasta Bolognese are favorites among the restaurant’s seven menus—lunch, dinner, kid’s, lounge, bar, oyster and raw bar, and dessert. The restaurant also offers the chef’s table experience, an incredible blend of a shared food experience, interaction with Sea Salt’s top chefs and an unbelievable culinary journey, with wines to match if desired. The Aiellis are also planning cooking classes and wine dinners. See the restaurant’s website for more information. The couple loves their newest restaurant and the surrounding area, boasting, “There's a surprise every day. We meet so many different people, and we love being part of the community."
LOBSTER RISOTTO WITH ROASTED TOMATO AND WHITE TRUFFLE PERFUME Roasted Tomatoes 2 Medium-size plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise Pinch of salt Pinch of dried oregano Extra-virgin olive oil Garlic-Infused Olive Oil 3 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
½ cup of extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Risotto ¾ pound lobster meat, cooked 1 tablespoon Garlic-Infused Olive Oil (see left) ½ white onion, chopped 1 ½ cups Acquerello Carnaroli rice ½ cup dry white wine 4-5 cups lobster stock (or seafood or vegetable stock) ½ cup tomato sauce 10 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped 1/3 cup, plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish 2 tablespoons white truffle oil Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Prepare Roasted Tomatoes (6 hours ahead) Season tomato halves with salt and oregano. Place in colander. Let tomatoes sit four hours to remove moisture and concentrate flavors. Preheat oven to 125 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place tomatoes, cut side down, on foil. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 3 to 4 hours, until tomatoes are slightly shrunken and cooked but not dry. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before handling. Remove skins if desired. Make Garlic Olive Oil (1 hour ahead) Place garlic and olive oil in a small saucepan over lowest heat. Heat for 1 hour or until garlic becomes very soft and infuses oil. Remove garlic. Season to taste. Prepare Risotto Cut lobster meat into ½-inch cubes. In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, place garlic oil. Add onion and sauté, stirring constantly, taking care not to brown. Add rice and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add wine and stir constantly until absorbed. Add stock, about ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly and adding more as liquid is absorbed. Continue process until rice is soft and creamy, but slightly al dente. Note: Some brands of rice may require extra stock to reach desired doneness. Add roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil and lobster meat, continuing to stir. Cook mixture for another 4 minutes. Stir in butter, parsley, truffle oil, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Serve warm. Garnish with parsley and grated Parmesan, if using. Serves 6
Italy comes to Clearwater! • Authentic Southern Italian Cuisine • Warm, Relaxing, Fine Dining Atmosphere • Chef Ciro’s selection of the World’s Best Wines
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PARTY MARTINIS & MATISSE At Martinis & Matisse, a fundraiser for the Clearwater Free Clinic, 800 attendees sipped signature martinis and sampled specialties from 15 area restaurants while viewing 130 pieces of donated art at the FrankCrum Building in Clearwater.
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5TH ANNUAL MORGAN AUTO GROUP CHARITY POLO CLASSIC Over 900 people attended the 5thAnnual Morgan Auto Group Charity Polo Classic event at DI Polo in Plant City. The event raised over $200,000 to benefit the Children's Cancer Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay & Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay.
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PARTY A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER The All Children’s Hospital Guild Evening Branch was proud to host the St. Petersburg’s premier event – Charity Ball – which started over 85 years ago. Over the years, the All Children’s Hospital Guild has raised more than $11 million in support of the children and families of All Children’s Hospital.
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By Susan B. Barnes
THE SARASOTA STUDIO
The Art of Car Buying
The Sarasota Studio |1518 State Street | Sarasota | 941-444-3510 | thesarasotastudio.com
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t The Sarasota Studio, a division of the Dimmitt Automotive Group that opened in downtown Sarasota late last year, clients won’t find rows and rows of cars from which to choose. In fact, they won’t even find a car lot. “It’s a really cool downtown location with a different type of vibe,” said Todd vanHerwynen of The Sarasota Studio. “We’re not your typical car dealership.” “We’re a very unique, very unusual showroom,” said Liz Manes of The Sarasota Studio. “We’re a beautiful, large, open industrial space with polished concrete floors and exposed beams. The artwork on the walls is from State of the Arts Gallery across the street.” Just as the gallery across the street, Liz likens The Sarasota Studio to a venue in which to look at beautiful pieces of art. “Just art you can drive,” she laughed. In fact, the space is so appealing that Liz and Todd have hosted several small meetings and group events. “We really want to be a part of the community and be a part of the weave of Sarasota,” said Liz. “We’re right in the heart of downtown Sarasota, near the ballet, the museums, the galleries and restaurants,” Liz continued. “We’re so different, but so well-received. We bring a different blend of art to the area.” It’s not only the studio’s appearance that differentiates it from other car dealerships in the area, however; it’s the car buying experience as well. “Liz and I are the only ones at the studio,” explained Todd. “Everyone who walks in is going to be introduced to both of us.” “It’s a very low-pressure, informal type of meeting when someone comes into the studio,” added Liz. “We’re here to change the tone of what it might be to purchase a car.” That low-pressure, informal attitude extends to the car buying experience, too. Todd explained that clients won’t find the typical back
and forth of buying a car, but rather he and Liz try and do what’s best for their clients. Dimmitt Automotive Group is an authorized dealer of Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce and McLaren. The studio on State Street can display up to 22 ultra-luxury/exotic pre-owned automobiles in the showroom, and Liz and Todd have access to the full inventory of cars available through the Dimmitt Automotive Group.
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SPIRITS
By Susan B. Barnes
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CHEERS TO THE TAMPA BAY AREA’S CRAFT BEER SCENE
Beer drinkers are fortunate to have dozens of craft breweries from which to choose when finding their new favorite local beers here in the Tampa Bay area, including Green Bench Brewing Co. in St. Pete.
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foeders, or fermentation tanks, to ferment all of their Belgian and farmhouse ales, and may be the only brewery in Florida currently using the technique. Their strategy is working – of those that Green Bench brews, Stonecipher noted that the brewery’s most popular beers are Sunshine City IPA and Les Grisettes. To see what’s on tap at Green Bench, visit greenbenchbrewing.com, and for a comprehensive overview of the craft brewery scene in the Tampa Bay area, visit www.thebrewerybay.com.
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Green Bench Brewing Co., which opened in downtown St. Pete late-2013, was named in tribute to the city’s early–1900s history when it was known as the “City of Green Benches.”
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Through June 20, 2016 Cirque/Cyrk/Cirkus: Circus Posters Across Europe. Around the globe, some aspects of circus performances remain universal, while others take on a local personality. This exhibition explores how 20th century circuses of Eastern and Western Europe expressed their strong individual identities in print. The Ringling Circus Museum, Sarasota. 941-359-5700. www.ringling.org
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Through June 12, 2016 Disney and Dalí: Architects of The Imagination. This immersive and enriching multi-media exhibition tells the story of the unlikely alliance between two of the most renowned artists of the 20th century: brilliantly eccentric Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali and American entertainment innovator Walt Disney. The Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg. 727-623-4770. www.thedali.org
April 6 | Wednesday Based in Washington Depot, Connecticut, it has evolved from an avant-garde dance company to an international entertainment brand by showing the human body to be the most expressive, universal and magical of media. 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. 727-791-7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com
April 1 | Friday Sophia Loren: A once-in-a-lifetime evening with the legendary actress. She will captivate the audience with an intimate stage conversation and Q&A. Meet & greet VIP package also available. 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. 727-791-7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com
April 2 | Saturday Kathy Griffin: Award-winning comedian is bringing her Like A Boss Tour live stand-up performance. 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. 727-791-7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com
April 1 | Friday Rhythm in the Night, the Irish Dance Spectacular: Led by former Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance lead dancer, Justin Boros, the accomplished cast features 20 of the world’s most skilled Irish dancers and musicians. 8:00 p.m. The Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. 727-893-7832. www.themahaffey.com
April 3 | Sunday Festivals of Speed, Display of Exotics: The world’s finest and most exotic new and vintage automobiles, motorcycles and watercraft placed for display in the park overlooking sparkling Tampa Bay. VIP available. 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. www.festivalsofspeed.com
April 2 | Saturday DeBartolo Family Foundation 13th All Star Charity Gala: The Foundation’s only fundraising event gathers some of the biggest celebrities, Hall of Fame athletes, high level business executives and more than 500 guests to enjoy great food, entertainment and silent and live auctions. 6:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m. Marriott Waterside, Tampa. 813-964-8302. www.debartolofamilyfoundation.com
April 6 | Wednesday The Florida Orchestra Guild of St. Petersburg presents the 49th Golden Baton Award dinner: This year’s recipient is Dr. Robert H. Wharton, Jr. 6:00 p.m. Plaza Ballroom, Vinoy Renaissance Hotel, St. Petersburg. 727-864-1176 April 7 | Thursday Chris Botti: Come and enjoy an intimate evening with one of the most innovative figures in the world of contemporary music. 8:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre, Clearwater. 727-791-7400. www.AtTheCap.com
April 7 & 9 | Thursday & Saturday 2016 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four: The semifinals and finals of the national championship for men’s college ice hockey in the United States. Amalie Arena, Tampa. 813-301-6500. www.amaliearena.com April 9 | Saturday Joel McHale LIVE: One of the most sought after comedians and actors in the industry has recently wrapped his final season of E!’s The Soup and is also best known for his role on the hit comedy series “Community”. 8:00 p.m. Ferguson Hall, STRAZ, Tampa. 813-229-7827. www.strazcenter.org April 10 | Sunday Celtic Nights—Spirit of Freedom: Tells the story of Irish independence beginning 100 years ago through music, song, and dance. 8:00 p.m. Ferguson Hall, STRAZ, Tampa. 813-229-7827. www.strazcenter.org
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April 10 | Sunday An Evening with Najee: Grammy-winning saxophonist and flautist performs his contemporary jazz classics. 7:00 p.m. The Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg. 727-893-7832. www.mypalladium.org
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April 16 | Saturday Bob Saget: Standup comedian brings his out of his mind comedy tour…definitely not for the kids. Strong adult language and content. 8:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre, Clearwater. 727-791-7400. www.AtTheCap.com April 16 | Saturday The Best of Tampa Bay: “Tampa’s Best Party!” This all-you-can-eat food and drink extravaganza boasts more than 40 of Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants and caterers, full open bars with specialty wine tastings, local craft microbrews and 5 live bands for one all-inclusive price. 7:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m. STRAZ, Tampa. 813-229-7827. www.strazcenter.org April 16 | Saturday Karamu XXVIII: The annual black-tie gala event. An evening of dining, dancing, a live auction and visits by several of the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors. 6:30 p.m. Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa. 813-935-8552 x225. Your.lowryparkzoo.com/karamu April 22 | Friday Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: Superstar comedians reunite on the RFDTV Presents: We’ve Been Thinking Tour to bring an unforgettable night of comedy. 7:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 727-791-7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com April 24 | Sunday Garrison Keillor: Radio personality and one of America’s favorite humorists will enlighten, entertain and engage the audience with careful wit, well-chosen words and Midwestern honesty. 7:30 p.m. Carol Morsani Hall, STRAZ, Tampa. 813-229-7827. www.strazcenter.org
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April 15 | Friday Morrison Hotel Gallery presents Behind The Lens with Pattie Boyd and Henry Diltz: Fine Art Music Photography Exhibit with iconic photographers brought directly to the people. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com 8:00 p.m. Murray Theater at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. 727-791-7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com
May17—May 22 | Tuesday—Sunday A contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today and all the possibilities of tomorrow. Carol Morsani Hall, STRAZ, Tampa. 813-229-7827. www.strazcenter.org
April 26—May 1 | Tuesday—Sunday Beautiful, The Carole King Musical: The inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Carol Morsani Hall, STRAZ, Tampa. 813-229-7827. www.strazcenter.org April 30 | Saturday Frank Caliendo: Comic and impressionist brings his many voices and characters that include a little bit of every major genre—sports, political figures and celebrities. Frank’s live shows are family friendly, all ages are welcome. 8:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre, Clearwater. www.AtTheCap.com April 30 | Saturday BOSTON: 40th Anniversary tour promises to be a celebration honoring the group’s loyal fans as the band performs a totally live show delivering the extraordinary sound that is faithful to their studio recordings. 8:00 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. 727-791-7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com April 30 | Saturday 58th Annual Tampa Bay Heart Ball: An unforgettable and fun-filled evening with lively entertainment, intriguing auction lots and a savory dinner for the local American Heart Association of Tampa Bay. 6:00 p.m. Marriott Waterside, Tampa. 727-563-8112. tampabayheartball@heart.org
April 30 | Saturday Sea Grapes Fine Wine & Food Festival: Benefiting The Florida Aquarium’s youth education and conservation programs. Enjoy fantastic wine and sample delicious food while strolling amongst some of the most amazing sea creatures from around the world. 8:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m. The Florida Aquarium, Downtown Tampa. 813-273-4568. www.flaquarium.org May 11 | Wednesday George Benson: Hailed by B.B. King as “… the best guitarist in the world in all kinds of music…” George Benson has always had the dual role of expert improviser and vibrant rhythm and blues entertainer. 8:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre, Clearwater. 727-791-7400. www.AtTheCap.com May 20—21 | Friday & Saturday Hypnotized Live! Starring Michael C. Anthony: SEE the Show or BE the Show. Hilarious blend of the human psyche and interactive theater. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Hall, STRAZ, Tampa. 813-229-7827. www.strazcenter.org May 21 | Saturday Daryl Hall & John Oates: With special guests, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. 7:00 p.m. MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa. 813-740-2446. www.livenation.com
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By Susan B. Barnes
Photos courtesy of Robin Macar
Photos courtesy of Robin Macar
Charities Hit a Hole-In-One with The Valspar Championship presented by BB&T
hen the world’s best golfers hit the links during The Valspar
W
from millennials to those more established who have been in the com-
Championship presented by BB&T at Innisbrook Resort each
munity for a long time,” said Tracy West, tournament director of The
spring, they’re not the only ones with their eyes on the prize:
Valspar Championship and president of Copperhead Charities. Over
more than 100 charities from throughout the Tampa Bay area benefit
nearly 40 years, the Copperheads have raised more than $34 million for
from the week-long tournament and its Copperhead Charities.
local charities.
Beginning each September prior to the March tournament, more
Last summer, the Copperheads teamed up with tournament staff
than 60 local charities take pledges through the Birdies for Charity pro-
and volunteers to build a Habitat for Humanity house in St. Petersburg,
gram. Over the six-month timeframe, they ask for pledges based upon
using proceeds from the 2015 tournament.
the number of birdies the players as a field make during the week’s tour-
“It was our first chance to build a Habitat house as a group,” said
nament. At the end of the tournament week, the birdies are tallied and
West. “It was one of those moments to be really hands-on a project; to
the donations come rolling in, with The Valspar Championship upping
not only fund it, but put in the sweat equity as well. It was very fulfilling.”
the ante, adding an additional 15 percent to each charity’s total. Over
The tournament’s title sponsor helped out with the house as well:
the course of The 2016 Valspar Championship (March 7–13), 1,039
Valspar is the National Partner with Habitat for Humanity International
birdies were made.
and donates paint for every Habitat house built within the U.S.; more
The breadth of charities that benefit from The Valspar Championship
than 2.5 million gallons of paint have been donated to date.
range widely: local aquariums and zoos, children’s hospitals and high
“In addition to this charitable support, we also support our U.S. mili-
schools, four local chapters of the First Tee Program and Habitat for
tary in a major way,” West added. “We offer more than 4,000 complimen-
Humanity, and many more in between.
tary tournament tickets to local active duty and retired military and their
Leading the tournament’s charitable charge are the Copperheads— “…more than 150 business and civic leaders in the community, ranging
families, as well as host a hospitality tent on the 16th hole. It’s a wonderful thing that Copperhead Charities does in support of our military.”
Left: Key presentation—Les Muma, General Chairman of the 2016 Valspar Championship, presents the new home keys to Rolanda Lawrence during the home dedication ceremony in September 2015. Credit Robin Macar, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County. Right: Copperheads, the Lawrence family, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County staff, Valspar staff and Valspar Championship presented by BB&T tournament staff.
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