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September/October 2009

Home Design and Furnishings

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PEOPLE Making A Difference Playing on another field...Tackling Design

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HOME

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by Susan B. Barnes The Kitchen, The Heart of the Home

by Gale Steves Awash With Style Night Lights

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DESIGN REGISTRY

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Traditional Caribbean Masterpiece Waterfront Paradise Villa Eden

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AROUND THE BAY

by Janan Talafer

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STYLE GARDEN

by Susan B. Barnes The Art of Taking the Inside Out

REAL ESTATE

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PARTY RESTAURANT REGISTRY EVENTS CALENDAR DISH

by Eric V. Kennedy A Destination to Culinary Wonders

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dR PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Home Design & Furnishings Welcome to the annual fall home decorating issue of the duPont REGISTRY™ Luxury Living in Tampa Bay, a guide to the luxury lifestyle.

Our coverage of residential lifestyles includes articles with wonderful revelations to and colorful images of fantastic ways to make your nest even more refined and more luxurious. We’ve gone out of our way to give insights on how to bring the outside to the inside of your house. And, some interesting ways to take the comforts of inside… outside!

The dR Garden section featuring ideas on outside living is perfect as cooler weather begins the glorious fall season. dR Home will take you back inside by using common exterior finishes in the kitchen and other rooms in the house.

It’s fall, of course, and what is this time of year without football? Well, here’s a new twist! See our dR People section where we welcome Kellen Winslow, Jr. to the Buc’s roster. GO BUCS! And, get a look at the other side of Keyshawn Johnson. When Johnson walked off the field, he decided to pursue his hobby of interior design. Furniture, fabrics, and finishings are now part of his design playbook.

Who would have thought that a bathtub would become the focal point of the luxurious lifestyle? In an Over the Top story, read how reposing in colorful, and unusual, surroundings can brighten your day.

These are just a few things that make this issue special.

Please be sure to check out the ad for Nilla Shields “Finda-Cure” line of comfortable ladies clothing. These special, limited-edition original designs are on sale just in time to support and participate in the Susan G. Komen three-day walk in October. A portion of the proceeds will go to this worthwhile charity.

Enjoy and live your life with style every day.

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On the Cover: A fantasy bath with a wall of Butterflies from Sheer Glass Mosaic and a roll top slipper bathtub with shimmering mosaics with a butterfly pattern. Available at Marla Davidson Tile and Stone.

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dR AROUND THE BAY

By Janan Talafer

Outdoor Luxury Outdoor spaces deserve the same attention to detail as the inside of your home.

Patio Ways, a new high-end shop for the discriminating customer, carries everything you need for a beautiful outdoor living room. The store opened this summer in Lutz, just north of Bearrs Avenue, and carries one-of-a-kind accessories, artwork, umbrellas, and furniture collections that you won’t find anywhere else. There is something for everyone, from traditional to contemporary. “Every item is top-quality, guaranteed to last just like you would expect for the interior décor of your home,” says Melissa White, store manager. Look for brand names like Winston, Brown Jordan, and more. 110 Holland Lane, Lutz; 813-949-6222 or www.patioways.com.

Beautiful Faces Skin Nouveau Visage, South Tampa’s newest medical skin care salon promises to help you look great with a full line-up of the latest facial rejuvenation procedures: IPL lasers that fade brown spots; peels and Microdermabrasion for diminishing pores and smoothing skin; injectible fillers like Restylane and Radiesse for adding fullness; and Smart Lipo for noninvasive skin tightening.

The credentials of the staff are impressive; all of the skin care specialists are national trainers in their field and the medical director is a renowned Tampa plastic surgeon and hand specialist.

Look for monthly specials through their web site. 4315 West Bay to Bay Boulevard, Tampa; 813-839-4141 or www.SkinNVtampa.com.

Going Green A long-time Tampa landmark is going green. Mise en Place recently partnered with Uriah’s Farm in Lithia, Florida where the restaurant has its own patch of garden for growing organic produce, such as herbs, several kinds of lettuces, cucumbers, carrots, and more. But local produce isn’t the only green practice Mise en Place is undertaking. The restaurant has a nice selection of “sustainable” wines grown in eco-friendly vineyards and the menu now offers entrees such as freerange chicken. Restaurant manager Ty Rodriguez says he’s also ordering locally whenever possible, moving away from plastic toward biodegradable paper products and switching to energy-efficient light bulbs. 442 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa; 813-254-5373 or www.miseonline.com.

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Not Your Everyday Sushi Downtown Tampa is rocking at night thanks to James DeVito, who opened the popular Taps Wine & Beer on the ground floor of the SkyPoint condo tower about a year ago. Now he’s launched a new and equally impressive venture—Rawbar Sushi.

The poular new hot spot features a swanky interior and an upscale Japanese fusion and sushi menu with items such as shrimp roll wrapped in proscuitto, soft shell crab roll, miso-glazed salmon and fried shishitou peppers. He also snagged the highly regarded sushi chef Nao Higuchi, who relocated to Tampa from Miami Beach.

777 North Ashley Drive, Tampa; (813) 463-1968 or www.rawbarsushi.com

A Taste of Italy If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience, don’t miss Divino’s Fine Italian Restaurant, newly opened in downtown Clearwater. Owners Piero Caramella and Dmitry Lisovitskiy have transformed a once-vacant movie theatre into a lavish restaurant designed to resemble an Italian courtyard or “piazza” with a large fountain at the center. No expenses were spared in the interior décor, which features imported Italian tile, a gorgeous chandelier, private tables on the wrap-around balcony overlooking the piazza and a small stage for live music. There’s even an on-site bakery. 22 North Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater; 727-906-7602 or www.divinorestaurant.com. dR

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Glamourous Glitz 1. Three new keys have been added to Tiffany’s Keys collection—they are dressed in graphic black and white and inspired by Art Deco jewelry in the Tiffany archives. The Tiffany Diamond and Black Onyx Square Key Pendant ($30,000), the Tiffany Diamond and Black Onyx Octagonal Key Pendant ($25,000), and the Tiffany Diamond and Black Onyx Weave Key Pendant ($25,000) are all set in platinum. Available at Tiffany & Co. in the International Plaza, Tampa. www.tiffany.com

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Fancy Yellow diamonds are no longer just for celebrities. Cappello & Co. offers a wide variety of the rare and highly unseen natural color diamonds at wholesale prices. Available at Cappello & Co., Belleair Bluffs. www.cappellofinejewelry.com 3. The Alacria Diva Gothic is the latest “objet d’art” of Carl F. Bucherer’s ladies collection. Its curved profiles set with 211 rubies and 169 diamonds FC, embodies a hint of love, power, and Gothic architecture.

Eighteen-carat white gold, the watch has an hourglass profile and is complemented by its bracelet made of noble black ray skin with red alligator leather on the underside. The limited edition Alacria Diva Gothic is a jewel for self-assured women, who prefer to go their own way. Available at www.carl-f-bucherer.com.

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familial—about the most-used room in the house.

Since this is the case, now may be the time to take a second look at your cucina and liven it up a bit—if not for your friends, do it for your family! Or better yet, for you!

Gone are the days of cookie cutter cabi-

nets, formica countertops, and boring floors. These days, when it comes to designing a kitchen, the sky’s the limit!

Area designers offer the following advice on how to turn your kitchen into a culinary masterpiece you’ve always dreamed of. Bon appétit!

The Outdoors Comes In Charna Kety of AlliKriste Fine Cabinetry & Kitchen Design in St. Petersburg says her clients are interested in bringing architectural elements usually found on the façade of the home into the kitchen, including metal, rock and stone. Copper and faux stone hoods over the stove are helping create more grand, architecturally pleasing designs.

The Pot Is Half Full Chefs will appreciate the ease of filling a pot full of water using a pot filler. Barbara Langan of Olde World Cabinetry in Largo says that whether above a traditional stovetop or one on an island, the pot filler takes away the strain of transporting a full pot of water from the sink to the stove.

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AlliKriste Fine Cabinetry & Kitchen Design Joe Houlton 727.822.9213 www.allikriste.com

Appliance Gallery Lynn Kislin 727.530.5150 www.appliance-gallery.com

Olde World Cabinetry Nancy Braamse 727.530.9779 www.oldeworldcabinetry.com

Park Avenue Designs George Gobes 813.478.6911 www.parkavenuedesigns.com

Add a Splash of Color Ever thought of adding a splash of color to your kitchen? Not to the walls, but to the appliances? That’s just what Lynn Kislin with Appliance Gallery in Largo suggests. Viking, Aga, and Bertazzoni offer appliances in fire engine red, cream, and sea glass colors such as blues, greens, and teals to “add a fun element to the kitchen.” Choose a focal point and make it pop!

Get the European Look After about 20 years of traditional design, George Gobes of Park Avenue Designs in Tampa sees his clients moving to a sleeker, more European look with straight lines and interesting hardware, not to mention concrete countertops, glass and metal, resulting in an almost industrial feel. What does George think about this movement? “It’s fun to do,” he says. dR

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dR PEOPLE

Making a

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Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs and Tampa welcome Kellen Winslow Jr.

hen any football fan hears the name of Kellen Winslow Jr., it’s hard to think about anything more than a rare athlete that possesses uncommon speed and agility at the tight-end position and who delivers a dynamic offensive threat with game-breaking ability. Kellen joined the Buccaneers this past off-season in a trade with the Cleveland Browns.

Kellen has had a highly decorated career. He was named to the Pro

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Bowl following the 2007 season after recording eighty-two receptions for a career-high 1,106 yards and five touchdowns. His 1,106 receiving yards that season were the most by a Browns tight end in club history and third overall in team annals. That season, he became only the fourteenth tight end in NFL history to top 1,000 yards receiving in a single season. In 2006, he led all NFL tight ends and ranked ninth in the league with a career-high eighty-nine receptions, tying Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome’s franchise single-season record. He has

appeared in forty-four career games with forty starts and his career totals include 219 receptions for 2,459 yards and eleven touchdowns. Those numbers include five games with ten or more catches, including a career high eleven receptions on three separate occasions, and four 100-yard receiving games.

Kellen originally entered the NFL as a first-round draft pick (sixth overall) by the Cleveland Browns in the 2004 NFL Draft.

With all of those career accomplishments, who would think he, or anyone in his position, could find time for anything or anyone else? But that is just what Kellen does... he finds the time to make a difference.

Kellen maintains a charitable foundation, the Kellen Winslow Jr. Foundation, which has been implemented to give back to the Boys and Girls Club as well as other children’s charities, and he is constantly expanding his philanthropic

endeavors. For Kellen, kids have a special place in his heart and he loves to give back by using his talent and celebrity to raise funds that give children a fighting chance to make it in this world. To Kellen, kids are everything. They are the future and any investment he makes in that is one that comes easy for him.

That, in and of itself, perfectly aligns with the mission statement of the Boys and Girls Club that states its purpose is: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside is a youth development organization dedicated to promoting the health, social, educational, vocational, and character development of the community’s boys and girls. Programs and activities are designed to instill in children a sense of self-esteem, belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence.

For Kellen, kids have a special place in his heart and he loves to give back by using his talent and celebrity to raise funds that give children a fighting chance to make it in this world.

Kellen is also very interested in addressing the problem of childhood obesity and is in the developmental stages of creating prevention programs and camps that encourage at-risk kids to adopt healthy habits for an active lifestyle. Who knows? Perhaps in the not too distant future one of those kids will be donning an NFL jersey and telling the story of a great player whose help kept them on the right course. dR

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Kellen, the new face of the Buccaneers, has already made an impact on his new hometown. In June, he hosted a youth football camp at One Buc Place. He sponsored over 200 youth. The three-day camp was for football players ages eight to eighteen and included coaching from Winslow Jr., some of his Bucs teammates, and Tampa Bay area high school coaches.

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Circa 1879—A Home Spanning panning Three Thre Centuries Cen uries MARY ESTHER PARKER, Realtor Smith & Associates mesp96@aol.com or the old fashioned way, 813-610-1500

The Morrison House, circa 1879, has been restored above and beyond its original splendor. The present owners created kitchen, seamless marble bathrooms, including wainscoting, counters, and floors. Bathroom fixtures and marble floor by Watermark. A virtual tour walks you through the gardens, the house to the Tower Room where a deck overlooks Tampa's skyline and the bay. Three sets of pocket doors separate the Parlor rooms from grand hall. Six fireplaces. Original butler's pantry cabinets have sliding glass front doors. Eleven-foot ceilings. The gardens are therapeutic with multi-tiered fountain, pool, spa, and firepit. Garden privacy provided by two-story height travelers palms, bamboo, birds of paradise, and bougainvillaea. Outside kitchen. Three-car air-conditioned garage provides cushion storage, washer and dryer for pool towels. Guest house includes kitchenette and bath. More history of the home is available as well as a list of the previous owners.

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With design-savvy shapes, today’s bath tubs are sexy, sleek and super functional.

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All Aflutter: Create a fantasy bath with a wall of Butterflies from the Sheer Glass Mosaic collection with Sultan02 roll-top slipper bathtub (61-3/8 x 30 x 30 inches ) from SICIS’s bathtub collection. Suggested retail price for tub with mosaics $21,600 and Butterfly Panel with colors as shown $660. Available at Marla Davidson Tile and Stone. www.sicis.com 36 www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay

By Gale Steves

here was a moment or two in recent bathroom design history that the shower became the over-sized focal point of any luxury bath. Thankfully that moment has passed, and we are back regarding the tub as the most important focus of the bathroom. It adds architecture or a point of view to this ever-growing space.

Ada Pagano of A. Pagano Designs, Inc., in St Petersburg reports that her clients are looking to duplicate the spa experience in their own homes and thus returning to the tub to provide relaxation for the mind and body. And this experience does not mean you have to share it. The trend to single-person tubs, whether they are simply for soaking or for the fullbathing experience, gives you a huge number of choices from which to select.

“Consider style and size before selecting the tub,” recommends Nancy Braamse, CKD, CBD at Olde World Cabinetry in Largo. Freestanding tubs are available in both traditional as well as contemporary designs. The roll-top bath usually fits into a more traditional space while the flat top has a more modern look. This choice is complicated by how this tub sits on the floor. Historically, a tub has feet to support it; now you can purchase a wooden or same material plinth or base to support it or even a metal cradle.

Now and Zen: This Japanese inspired freestanding tub, “Yume”, by MTI Whirlpools had a generous (35.5 inch) depth for a deep bathing experience. It can be outfitted as a still-water soaker or air bath.

Suggested retail price from $4,940 for soak bath to $8,583 for air bath. Available at Ferguson/Castle. www.mtiwhirlpools.com

Pamper Power: Riva™ 6 freestanding tub from Jacuzzi has very clean styling and a seamless wrap-around skirt. The optional decorative wood ring and legs shown in red makes this a standout whether a soaker or (air bath) configuration (72 x 42 X 20.5 inches). Suggested retail price in Pure Air® is $8,099. Available from Ferguson/Castle. www.jacuzzi.com

Mitchell Levey of Mitchell Keith Tile and Bath Collections in Tampa asks his clients when designing a bath project the following questions: “Who is going to use this tub? How are you going to use it? How will you enter and exit the tub? The size of the bather may determine the length of the tub. If you are soaking, think of materials that hold in the heat of the water, not lose it.” And consider the view, adds Levey, “Where the water comes in and out should agree with the position of the bather.”

Jennifer Skalko, Showroom Consultant, Ferguson/Castle in Tampa, counsels to make sure the tub will fit the space. Bathtub sizes can range from 40 to 85 inches in

length and 12 to 32 inches in depth.

Freestanding tubs will take up more space and cost more than a built-in version. If the tub is part of a remodel, it will have to navigate hallways or doors or come through a window opening, as a worse case scenario. Also think of the weight of the tub when full of water, so check your home’s framing for adequate support.

“If space is an issue, new drop-in or undermount baths can have the same luxurious look as freestanding ones when encased in sexy tile, glossy mosaics or even colored glass,” suggests Marla Davidson of Marla Davidson Tile and Stone in Tampa. Cladding is the eye-catching

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element of a fitted bath, so choose carefully. Whatever material you select, remember to enable access to the plumbing in case anything goes wrong.

If you want to go all-out for a home spa experience, contemplate investing in extra features such as an air bath, chromotherapy (also called color therapy) instead of just a bath or noisy whirlpool. Extras like these will push up the price of the bath, but are well worth the investment in relaxation.

Sleek Retreat: Soirée Freestanding Soaking Tub from TOTO makes a sophisticated design statement with its bold lines and smooth curves. The floor mounted bath faucet’s, understated controls, and integrated hand shower highlight the collection’s minimalism (72 x 40 x 22 inches). Suggested retail price is $5,500. Available at Olde World Cabinetry. www.totousa.com

Immerse Yourself: California designer, Michael S. Smith created a timeless and classic freestanding tub for his “For Town” collection for Kallista, inspired by the sexy designs of 1930s which fits into a modern condo or waterside home. This cast iron roll-top tub sits on its own plinth (70 x 32 x 25 inches). Suggested retail price is $11,359. Available at Ferguson/Castle. www.kallista.com

Stone Alone: The ultimate one-of-a-kind “Crema� tub from Stone Forest is hand carved in imported Crema Marfil marble from Spain. Each tub is unique with variations in color and patterns (60 x 36.5 x 23 inches as shown). Suggested retail price is $20,000. Available at Galleria Showplace in Pinellas Park or South Tampa. (www.stoneforest.com) dR

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Playing on another field...TACKLING

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ith a successful career playing big league football that came to a close right here in Tampa Bay, former NFL star and current TV personality Keyshawn Johnson is looking to score big in a new field on the A&E original series Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design that recently premiered as part of A&E’s Saturday line-up. The series will follow the day-today drama as Johnson rewrites the playbook on interior design.

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The outspoken NFL veteran wide receiver and ESPN football analyst, Keyshawn Johnson may be best known for his plays on the field, but now he’s putting a completely different set of skills to the test. Furniture, fabric, and finishings used to be just a hobby, but with his football days behind him, Johnson’s wide receiving now has more to do with fitting furniture through the front door of a house. Will clients take this former pro athlete seriously as an interior designer? The eleven episode

half-hour series follows Johnson as he tries to negotiate exacting clients and a cast of disparate assistants all the while tackling a variety of interior design dilemmas with an eye for subtle sophistication. Given the pressures and personalities, Johnson’s famous temper is sure to be put to the test.

“Style and design has always played a big part in my life and lifestyle,” says Keyshawn. “I’m excited to bring a quality aesthetic to all types of households in

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the show, and help influence the way people live.”

“Keyshawn is known for his skills on the field, but many will be surprised by his talent as an interior designer,” said Robert Sharenow, Senior Vice President, Nonfiction and Alternative Programming, A&E. “Documenting his process as he attempts to get his own business off the ground fits perfectly with our unique brand of real life drama."

Johnson’s design team includes assistants, Sabina Vavra and Baiyina Hughley, and interns Chelsea Hernandez and Edward S. Larsen.

From a master bedroom to a gourmet kitchen, a living room to a nursery, Johnson and his team will show clients how to work within their budget to make choices that make sense. As Keyshawn likes to say, “my designs speak for themselves…. as long as everyone gets out of my way and lets me do it right!”

During his eleven year career as an NFL wide receiver, Johnson played for the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won a Super Bowl Championship during the 2002–2003 season. He retired in 2007 with eighthundred-fourteen receptions, sixty-four touchdowns and 10,571 yards recorded during his career. Away from the gridiron, Johnson heads up numerous business ventures including First Picks Management, a development company that focuses on franchise businesses in the food service and hospitality industries, as well as Keyshawn Capitol Development, a real estate company dealing with properties in both the residential and commercial space.

Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design is produced for A&E by Screen Door Entertainment, Executive Producer Joel Rizor and Co-executive Producer Alessandra Ascoli. A&E Executive Producers are Robert Sharenow and Andy Berg.

We're sure that Keyshawn has been asked for his autograph numerous times throughout his career, but who would

Left: Baiyina Hughley, Chelsea Hernandez, Keyshawn Johnson, Edward Larsen, and Sabina Vavra star in A&E’s new design show Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design.

Above: Former pro athlete Keyshawn Johnson is the star of Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design airing Saturdays, 12:00 noon, eastern and Pacific time, on A&E.

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Night Lights The Latest and Greatest of Exterior Lighting to Illuminate Your Garden

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hether your motivation is to welcome guests with safety or discouraging unwanted ones with more security around the outside of your home or simply wanting to enjoy your landscape when the sun goes down, there is a whole new generation of lighting fixtures to help you achieve this goal. Low voltage fiber optics and LED lights make exterior lighting even more energy efficient.

Scott Mather of Lighting by Design in Clearwater finds his clients are interested in enhancing the aesthetics of their home by rethinking and expanding existing lights. “They consider the exterior of their home another room, which needs decorating,” he adds. This opinion is echoed by landscape architect, Chris Phillips of Phillips Pool and Landscape in Bellair. Most of his landscape lighting is done to highlight specimen pieces in the garden and enhance the house itself. “The ability to enjoy the views out the window rather than seeing a dark hole is a great motivation,” states Phillips.

Murray Feiss’ Sherwood wall-mounted fixture with its carved detailing and amber seeded glass greet friends and family at the door. It matches door hardware as well. Fixtures as shown are $389 each. Offered at Lighting by Design in Clearwater. www.lightingbydesignfl.com 46 www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay

Home light control systems, such as Lutron’s RadioRA, provide security and ambiance at your fingertips. Expect to pay from $1,800 for base to $10,000 for the ultra-premium package. Available at World of Lighting in Tampa. www.worldoflighting.com

Paris Collection Exterior Garden Candle by CL Sterling and Son brightens dark corners of the garden with style. Discover this and more at their showroom in NYC, 53 West 23rd Street, 9th floor, New York.

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“Natural looking, less intrusive fixtures are in,” reports Neill Salt of Aurora Outdoor Lighting in Tampa. Think of the refined styling of stainless steel or aluminum fixtures to appear as good in the day as they do at night. Salt stocks special fixtures for docks and water areas to expand the night landscape.

Lighting designers typically use four kinds of lighting to get exactly the effect they want: • Uplighting: place these fixtures for landscape accent and drama • Downlighting: safety-oriented fixtures define a pathway or light up large areas • Zonal Lighting: highlighting individual object or plants • Moonlighting: mix of uplighting and downlighting to create natural effect With all the choices available, consider using a landscape architect, lighting designer, or lighting specialist to make a big impact on your garden year round. dR

Below right: Kichler’s Larkin Estate has the look of art-glass with distinctive geometric lines. The brass and umber-etched glass adds a warm touch to the garden. See this at Southern Illuminations in Tampa. Path light is $249 and spread light, both shown, is $597.

Above: Ledgewood path light from Hinkley Lighting in vintage black with cased opal glass lighting leads the way through the garden or to your house. Locate this at Lighting by Design in Clearwater. Path lights as shown are $177 each. www.lightingbydesignfl.com Below left: Progress Lighting’s Night Scene lighting system will dramatically improve the appearance of your walkways and pool. Find this at World of Lighting in Tampa. Pagoda-style outdoor lights as shown on bollards, $169 for each lamp, $193 for each bollard. www.worldoflighting.com

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ITH COOLER WEATHER (HOPEFULLY!) APPROACHING, NOW IS THE IDEAL TIME TO THINK ABOUT EXPANDING YOUR HOME INTO THE BACKYARD. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS, WHY NOT FLING OPEN THE BACKDOOR AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BEAUTY THAT NATURE AFFORDS BY TAKING THE INDOORS OUT? WE SPOKE WITH A COUPLE OF AREA DESIGNERS ON THEIR IDEAS OF HOW TO DO JUST THAT.

Find a Focal Point Chris Phillips of Phillips Pools suggests deciding upon what you want to be the focal point of your backyard, and designing around that piece. He’s noticed his clients moving away from having their pools be the focal point of the yard, but rather having them designed to look less like a pool and blend more into the landscape.

In addition, Phillips has seen his clients asking for more than outdoor kitchens, but

Carefully and thoughtfully design an outdoor living space. www.phillipspools.com

“Give people a reason to go outside, to go to that one spot you’ve designed.” www.earthscapesgardenroom.com

for living and dining rooms as well.

“It’s a great way to extend the indoors out,” said Phillips.

To help facilitate that feeling of the indoors, over the past year Phillips has received more requests for more of a solid overhang/extended roofing than pergolas, providing more of an enclosed feeling that you’d get inside a house.

The best way, however, to get the backyard living space that is right for you, is to put some thought into it.

Phillips works with his clients to carefully and thoughtfully design a concept that will be both aesthetically and personally pleasing.

“You know you’ve created that space when people want to be there.” www.exteriordecorating.com

Another favorite feature amongst his clients is a pondless waterfall that seems to disappear over the edge of the patio.

When finishing the design, VanCoulter works with his clients to decorate depending on their lifestyles, and to ensure that the outdoor living spaces flows easily from the house.

Personalize the Space “Give people a reason to go outside, to go to that one spot you’ve designed,” is the advice that Mike VanCoulter of Earthscapes Garden Room in Palm Harbor gives his clients when beginning the design process.

VanCoulter’s clients primarily want to create outdoor living spaces with features such as pergolas, patios, grills, firepits and misting systems. To better coordinate, Earthscapes integrates many of these features into packages for their clients.

Make It Cozy When beginning to work with her clients, Kim Levell of Levell Designs in Tampa first wants to take into consideration the number of people the area should comfortably fit. From there, she likes to take the same feel of the living/family room indoors and take it outside.

Levell likes to consider the interior style to cozy up the outdoor space with accessories similar to those you’d find inside, such as pillows with fringe, mirrors,

lighting, ironwork, artwork, and outdoor rugs. The design should reflect that of the home, and just blend into the outdoors.

Just as important to take into consideration is the ability to maintain the space. You wouldn’t want to choose, say, ironwork if it may become rusted and require a lot of maintenance, unless you have the time. That goes for plants, too!

Don’t have a yard to convert into a living space? Levell encourages those in condos to convert their balconies, just as she has done. She’s taken her own 12- x 6-foot balcony and created an oasis that seats five comfortably.

“You know you’ve created that space when people want to be there,” Levell said.

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ruly magnificent! This incredible bay-front residence, built in 1999 to the highest standards, combines “traditional Caribbean” design, astonishing architectural details, and sumptuous amenities. French doors in the living room and family room open to covered terraces overlooking panoramic waterfront vistas and a heated Pebble Tech® pool and spa. The state-of-the-art custom kitchen boasts about every amenity plus generous storage which includes an adjoining butler’s pantry. The lavish second-floor master suite includes his custom tile bath with steam shower, her marble accented bath with whirlpool tub and bidet, covered waterfront balcony, exercise room, morning kitchen, jewelry vault, and three oversized cus-

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tom walk-in closets. A private study featuring number one select pine paneling, custom built-ins, and full bath offers a frontyard entry. Some of the abundant architectural appointments include custom doors and transoms, beamed ceilings, tongue and groove paneling, wainscoting, custom moldings, Tuscan tile and heart of pine flooring, native tabby stucco, Florida limestone and flagstone, hand-painted walls, and lead coated copper standing seam metal roof. Thoughtful living convenience and astounding storage are clearly evident in this well-designed plan. Additional features include boat docks with lift, large capacity generator, elevator, outdoor kitchen, two gas fireplaces, breakfast area banquette, laundry facilities on both levels, three-car garage, lush tropical landscaping, and numerous other quality amenities. No expense was spared to create this spectacular home located on the open bay on north Clearwater Beach near Carlouel Yacht Club.

Listed by Martha Thorn and Mary Hickok with Coldwell Banker, 727-432-9019, this spectacular 6,687-square-foot home is offered for $5,900,000. For additional information, visit www.TheThornCollection.com. dR

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A. PAGANO DESIGN, INC. Ada Pagano has been designing homes in the Tampa Bay area for almost 30 years, and still considers the opportunity her passion in life: “I still get a thrill following every installation. To be able to provide an environment that goes beyond the client’s expectation is always my goal. It is about listening intently and being able to transform the client’s abstract ideas into a lifestyle that celebrates a timeless, functional, interior that reflects their particular needs.”

To achieve her design goals, the designer specializes in architectural detailing, beginning in the conceptual phase between the architect and homeowner, right through to the homes completion. Ada’s attention to detail is appreciated within the remodeling community, as she has the ability to select, supervise, and install all phases of the home’s interior and exterior finishes.

ALLIKRISTÉ FINE CABINETRY AND KITCHEN DESIGN Bob Ostrowski, Senior Designer and Partner of Allikristé has been creating exquisite kitchens for over 28 years. He is well-known for his unique style and vision, and has collaborated with many prominent builders, architects, and designers in the Southeast. Bob’s work has been presented in many fine luxury magazines, and his input is often solicited by those publications seeking a fresh and imaginative view of kitchen design. Bob continually refines his design skills by studying his craft, and stays current with the latest trends and ideas. He is comfortable designing in any style, from Traditional to Contemporary. Bob blends his unique ideas with the technical demands for form and function to produce timeless living spaces that are visually pleasing, functional, and cost effective. Bob’s wide range of design knowledge allows his clients to achieve all that they desire in their Kitchen and throughout their home.

Pagano consistently honors her commitment to establishing long-term relationships with her client’s based on her understanding of the design process.

A. Pagano Design, Inc. A. Pagano Design, Inc. 3920 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33711 727.321.8210 ada@apaganodesign.com www.apaganodesign.com

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Allikristé Fine Cabinetry and Kitchen Design Bob Ostrowski Senior Designer / Partner 9900 18th Street North Suite 102 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 727.822.9213 www.allikriste.com Showrooms also in Bradenton and Naples

APPLIANCE GALLERY, INC. KITCHEN DESIGN When starting the design or re-design of your kitchen, gone is the old adage of the kitchen triangle. Today’s kitchen design is based on the principles of function, style, and budget. There are different levels in which these principles have priority. Someone may prefer function over style or may expand the budget to allow for more of both. Also within each principle are levels of priority. The dishwasher may take priority over the refrigerator, or cooking could be your hot button.

The function principle covers your wants, needs, and restrictions for use of your space.

The style principle is complementing your home, color choices, cabinets, countertops, flooring, hardware, appliances, back splash, and accessories.

Budget as a principle is your overall availability of funds for the job, including all phases. Remember to allow for electrical, plumbing, permits, and possible changes.

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Appliance Gallery, Inc. Lynn Kislin 13055 Starkey Road Largo, FL 33773 727.530.5150 www.Appliance-Gallery.com

ARTGLASS STUDIOS CUSTOM DESIGNED ART GLASS FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS Whether designing art glass for entryways, windows, or cabinet doors the first step is in working closely with homeowners, builders, interior designers, and architects. With custom designs you are not limited to certain designs or only a few kinds of glass.

Design styles, privacy, clear, textured or color glass, the amount of detail, and the homes architectural features all must be considered in a design. ArtGlass Studios located in Clearwater, Florida helps guide clients through this process.

Scale concept drawings for the customer are drawn and reviewed. Revisions are made, if any, and glass selection is made. A full-size drawing is produced with all glass being hand cut and assembled in the studio by true artisans. The end result is a work of art and client involvement that cannot be found in any high volume store

ARTGLASS STUDIOS ArtGlass Studios 321 South Missouri Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33756 727.461.4901 www.artglassstudios.com

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FRANCO A. PASQUALE DESIGN ASSOCIATES In the world of interior design, one company stands out. For over fifteen years, Pasquale Design Associates has been producing award-winning and imaginative interiors.

Headquartered in Tampa; Pasquale and his team are guided by the principle that true quality interiors are achieved by paying attention to the smallest details. With Florida Licensed Interior Designers and a LEED Accredited Professional on staff, Pasquale Design offers a wide variety of services from full-service design and management to hourly consultation.

Whether a new construction or remodel, they can assist with space planning, lighting design, furniture and fabric selections, sustainability goals such as LEED certification, and project management. From the initial client meeting until completion, this impressive design team monitors every detail of the project to guarantee their client's satisfaction.

“We strive to approach each undertaking as a unique opportunity to create both beautiful and comfortable environments that carefully balance our client's taste and lifestyle.”

The process of remodeling a kitchen or bathroom requires skillful planning, creative design, and a sense of personal value.

Using a designer certified by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) makes this process easier. NKBA Certification is based on in-depth testing extensive experience and annual education (CEU) requirements. They are skilled at assessing their clients’ needs and desires to create distinctive, timeless, aesthetically pleasing environments that meet both building codes and safety requirements.

Each project begins with an individualized design and ends with the customer’s complete satisfaction. Homeowners need to be active in the design phases. It is helpful when they bring magazine photos they like or dislike showing products, elements, colors, layouts, styles, etc., to the first meeting. Also, think about any special needs: dietary, physical, religious, etc. It is helpful to have an idea of your anticipated style or “theme.” Another very important element is a budget figure so the design can be done in those parameters. Prices vary depending on design elements: cabinet styles, tile selections, countertop choices, finishes, etc.

Lastly, allow enough time. It takes four to six consultations to perfect the design and often up to twelve weeks to build the cabinets.

cabinetry, plumbing & hardware

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Olde World Cabinetry, Plumbing & Hardware Nancy Braamse, a licensed Florida Interior Designer and Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer 6487 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL 33771 727.530.9779 www.oldeworldcabinetry.com

PAVER SOURCE David Volpe, president of Paver Source, started the company five years ago when he was an accountant. At the time, demand for pavers was so high, existing manufacturers were running as much as three months behind in deliveries.

Family owned and operated, Paver Source is Tampa Bay’s premier paver manufacturer. Paver Source offers: I A reputation for producing quality pavers at competitive prices I The ability to produce most sizes and colors required to match pavers on jobs in progress I Top quality thick and thin pavers I Regular and remodel bullnose coping for edging on pools, steps, and more.

I Lower delivery costs and faster delivery I Accommodation of rush orders Clients have included: Innisbrook Resorts, Eckerd College, Bilmar Beach Resort, Best Western, Hampton Inn, Undertow Beach Bar, Westshore Quorum Hotel, Lazy Days RV, Landmark Pools, and Tampa Bay Pools.

Paver Source 2430 Terminal Drive South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 727.321.4013 www.paversource.net

PHILLIPS POOLS & LANDSCAPE The majority of our clients come to us with a basic idea of a particular style of landscape or outdoor amenity they would like to achieve within their property and perhaps a few favorite plant varieties. Our firm’s key role in the design process is the creation of a complete outdoor environment that not only includes landscape plantings, but integrates pools and water features, patios and walkways, lanais or cabanas, outdoor kitchens, and lighting.

Our design goal is to seamlessly blend together these hardscape elements with a combination of plant materials that define a particular style while achieving the client’s goals of screening or accenting a view, establishing shade patterns, and defining attractive activity areas; while taking into account the physical geographic location of the property and the various micro-climates within. The proper selection and integration of plants that will thrive and endure within the scale of the areas where placed is based upon solar exposure, ultimate low winter temperature, wind, salt exposure, drainage, soil type, and irrigation restrictions. All of these are critical in establishing a landscaped environment that not only accentuates the residence but endures for decades with a minimum of care.

Phillips Pools & Landscape Christopher Phillips 311 Belleview Boulevard Belleair, FL 33756 727.466.0700 www.phillipspools.com www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay 57

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TRIPLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD

CLOSETS • GARAGE • HOME OFFICE • MEDIA CENTERS

TriplePoint Design Build has worked with sophisticated homeowners for over twenty years to transform their dreams of a beautiful home into a stunning reality. Our unique design-build capabilities integrate architectural design services with unmatched construction expertise.

Outdated living spaces are updated to deliver awardwinning results.

With a background in industrial drawing and cabinet making, Wayne Smith pioneered the closet industry in the Tampa Bay market by opening Southern Closet Systems in 1983. Always on the cutting edge, Wayne and his staff innovated practices which have become industry standards.

Known for his talent, integrity, honesty, and work ethic, his company was built around good service. The company is backed by a state-of-the-art production wood mill where true custom is designed and delivered to every customer.

Wayne always considers function first. Style is dictated by the client. It is a beautiful feeling to step into your closet and have all your possessions organized and displayed at your fingertips; from simple understated elegance to elaborate architectural elements they can deliver a diverse range of design solutions to fit every need, style, and price range.

Wayne is also an accomplished designer of home offices, media centers, garage storage, libraries, children’s work and play areas, as well as utility rooms.

Southern Closet Systems is not a franchise. It was started

by Wayne and his wife JoAnn and is still operated by them on a daily basis.

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Rather than a parcelized level of responsibility, our designbuild process provides an integrated solution for our clients.

This moves the project away from the “finger pointing” that is often commonplace in contemporary construction projects and allows the owner to look to one entity with any questions or concerns.

Our clients prefer to have just one entity to deal with.

Design revisions, project feedback, budgeting, permitting, construction issues, change orders, and billing can be routed through our design-build firm.

Our objective is to build long-term relationships with our customers through excellent design, superior service, and quality construction.

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13055 Starkey Road Largo, FL 33773

Featuring Certified Angus Beef steaks, the freshest seafood, and delectable desserts in a relaxed elegant waterfront environment. Watercolour Steakhouse and Grille is one of the area’s favorite places for a group party, business meal or a quiet romantic dinner for two. Our expert service staff will make your dining experience a treat...one to remember!

Worth a trip across the bay!

Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

727.530.5150 | www.Appliance-Gallery.com

Serving Daily 5 - 10pm 1201 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach 727 953 1661 www.watercolourgrille.com

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ust north of Raymond James and Legends Field Stadiums and minutes from the beaches, downtown Tampa, upscale shopping, and fine dining a custom-built estate waits to transport you away from the hectic pace of everyday life.

Built by awarding-winning Windstar Homes and designed by Thomas Everett Lamb, the 4,658-square-foot, two-story home features five bedrooms, four-full and onehalf baths, and a three-car garage.

This amazing estate, on over an acre of waterfront, offers a lake house with a private dock that encourages an exciting waterfront lifestyle of waterskiing, swimming, fishing, and boating. However, if calm and relaxing is your style, this retreat is nestled among stately oaks and mature landscaping overlooks the beautiful and private White Trout Lake.

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bedroom suite, enjoy breathtaking views of the inviting pool with flowing fountains and the spacious backyard.

The grand two-story great room pres-

ents a distinctive and elegant coffered ceiling with a striking floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace plus a series of French doors leading to the covered rear lanai. Luxury

and sophistication define this elegant home with its exquisite craftsmanship and rich traditional European architecture. A gourmet chef would never leave the fully equipped kitchen featuring gas appliances, rich granite countertops, double ovens, and large island.

Truly this lakefront estate with private and gated entry offers a perfect oasis. This estate is offered for $2,000,000 and listed by Mary Kelly, Luxury Specialist with Smith & Associates Real Estate, 813-839-3800, mkelly@smithandassociates.com. dR

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HARBOR BLUFFS

ONE OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY WATERFRONT HOMES ON THE ENTIRE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA. This 8,800-square-foot masterpiece with 175 feet (MOL) of seawall on 2+ miles of wide open water is finished with an unmatched richness and detail by one of the finest ultra-luxury builders in America. No expense spared. A spectacular American work of art! Offered at $4,995,000.

ASTONISHING WATERFRONT ESTATE MINUTES TO THE GULF BY BOAT!! Spectacular 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 6,000-square-foot residence includes fully equipped media and exercise rooms, elegant office, luxurious living and family rooms, oversized elevator, indoor sauna and 2 fireplaces. Fine Cherry wood, granite and marble throughout. Extravagant fixtures, outstanding sound system, large chef ’s kitchen and brilliant wall/ceiling finishes. Ultra-luxurious! Offered at $2,850,000

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CAUSEWAY ISLES

STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, LUXURIOUS AMENITIES and MAJESTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERVIEWS. Brilliant 4,230square-foot, 4-bedroom, 4-bath home built in 2005 includes upper/ lower level offices, impressive great room, rich elegant den, formal dining and spectacular serpentine staircase. Lavish chef ’s kitchen is flawlessly finished w/cherry cabinetry, thick granite and commercial grade appliances. Multi-level outdoor complex features verandah, pool/spa and dock with lift. Well Priced at $1,750,000

WONDERFUL, UNIQUE MULTI-LEVEL SPLIT PLAN, LAVISH FINISHES AND STRIKING ATTENTION TO DETAIL are the hallmark of this rich 3,426-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 4-bath waterfront home built in 2005. Fabulous gourmet kitchen, huge, graceful master suite, opulent baths, luxurious living area and spectacular office. Beautiful wide waterviews! Offered below market at $1,175,000

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PASS-A-GRILLE BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED 3,000 SQUARE FOOT, 3STORY GULF FRONT DELIVERS STUNNING VIEWS OF THE BEACH AND OCEAN. 4 bedroom 4 bath home features solid maple floors, spacious luxury kitchen, a huge open floor plan, 3-car garage and private backyard with pool. 30+ foot upper level deck assures 20+ miles of open water vistas. Offered well below market at $1,449,000.

SUNSET BEACH UNDEVELOPED LAND Why pay $200K more for a 50-foot Beachfront lot or a lot on a 4 lane road when you can live on the Gulf away from traffic in relaxing Sunset Beach Property offers 75 feet of absolutely stunning beachfront just waiting for your creativity and vision. Build a multi-unit or construct your dream home estate. Relax on soft white powder, walk to restaurants or stroll the boardwalk taking-in the beauty of the magnificent intracoastal.Offered well below market for $1,049,000.Note: adjacent beachfront home also available for sale at $1,039,000

D L SO COLONIAL ESTATES – JUNGLE AREA Elegant 4100+ square foot waterfront home on wide intracoastal water. Offered at $1,199,000. Listed and Sold by Dania in 1 Day!

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YACHT CLUB ESTATES Grand home with 137 feet of beautiful open water.

Offered at $1,200,000. Sold

by Dania!

Century 21 Jim White and Associates 10645 Gulf Blvd. • Treasure Island, FL 33706

Dania Perry

#1 Selling Waterfront Realtor in Tampa Bay Mobile: 727-215-2045 Office: 727-367-3795 dania@tampabaywaterfront.net www.tampabaywaterfront.net

TREASURE ISLAND ONE-OF-A-KIND KEY WEST STYLE ESTATE BUILT ON STUNNING 300 FEET OF WATERFRONT!! Graceful finishes throughout this amazing home are complemented by extraordinary landscaping and an enormous waterfront footprint on a full 2/3 acre! Solid maple flooring, wood ceilings, elegant contours, plantation shutters, extensive lighting and superb house-wide sound system. Large dock includes full utilities.

Offered at $1,249,900.

LD O S SUNSET BEACH Updated 2300+ square foot 3/3 home directly on the Beach.

Offered at $1,350,000. List by Dania.

Sold in 40 days!

YACHT CLUB ESTATES ELEGANCE IN DESIGN, RICHNESS IN DETAIL AND LUXURY IN APPOINTMENT!! 2007 custom built 4 bedroom 3 bath 3250+ square foot estate features rich travertine marble, cherry wood, amazing faux and metallic wall coatings, lavish lighting and a long list of architectural accoutrements. Grand 25 foot ceilings, huge panoramic waterviews and striking gourmet kitchen. Bathrooms are just gorgeous. Home leaves nothing to want. Offered at $1,500,000 www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay 63

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Villa Eden

A Bayside Italian Villa In 1879, Mr. Morrison hired F.W. Colby, the patentee of the process for making artificial stone, to build Villa Eden. Mr. Colby hand-molded decorative stones creating hearts, rosebuds, and shields, and built an authentic tower—all of which were true to the concept of Italianate houses. From the tower room and the deck, you have sweeping views of Tampa’s skyline and the bay.

The 6,391-square-foot three-story villa features four bedrooms, three full and two-half baths, a guesthouse, and a threecar garage. An elegant, warm, and inviting atmosphere has been created with the blending of antiques and traditional furnishings.

There are six fireplaces all unique in size and design—from formal to rustic. The bathrooms feature claw-foot tubs, and marble counters, while the bedrooms have fireplaces and wrought iron or brass beds. Marble is carried throughout the house in countertops and tabletops.

Butterfly McQueen, Prissy in Gone With the Wind, played here as a child—her mother was employed as a cook giving Villa Eden a claim to fame.

The Tampa Historic Preservation Society has recognized Villa Eden as the oldest exiting residence in Tampa.

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THIRD ANNUAL NIGHT WITH THE STARS Former Buccaneer Ryan Nece's Third Annual Night with the Stars raised over $35,000 for Ryan's Power of Giving initiative. Ryan's father, Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott was on hand to celebrate along with many of Ryan's former teammates. The evening highlighted the Power of Giving in which Ryan empowered a group of foundation supporters to Pay it Forward with $55 he furnished. VIP guests received a Pay it Forward bracelet and were reminded of fifty-five ways to give in the fortune cookie takeaway. dR 1. Michael Pinson, public relations event manager, Andrea Vest, and Alfredo Roberts 2. Celebrity guest, Chef Jag and Southern Wine & Spirits head host, Tonya Valdez

THIRD ANNUAL TAMPA BAY WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL The Third Annual Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival was held May fifteenth on the sandy beach of Don Cesar’s “Pink Palace” on St. Pete Beach in St. Petersburg. Hosted

by Southern Wine & Spirits, the event raised funds for Abilities Foundation and Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation. Wine and food enthusiasts enjoyed palate pleasing tastings from over fifty of the bay area’s best restaurants and 500 wineries. dR 66 www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay

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1. Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott with sons Isaiah Lott and Ryan Nece 2. Tampa developer Don Phillips and Erin Willmore 3. Arizona Cardinal player Anthony Becht, Deanne Becht, and Ryan Nece

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

DUNEDIN GEM

WALK TO THE BEACH

Dunedin—Fantastic newer home in highly sought-after Dunedin subdivision. Gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinets, granite, and double ovens. Huge, covered lanai overlooking tranquil pool and wooded area. Patio misters and fire pit make outdoor entertaining a must! Three-car-garage and beautiful architectural details.

Walk to parks, recreation, and fine arts center. $399,000

Belleair Beach—Spacious, modern family home on lushly landscaped double lot. Just steps to public beach access! Huge pool and patio surrounded by tropical Palms. High ceilings, crown moldings and charming fireplace. Three bedrooms, an office, and air-conditioned bonus space over garage. $559,000

PERFECTION ON LAKE SEMINOLE

PERFECTION IN LANSBROOK

Seminole—Outstanding four-bedroom home on quiet end of Lake Seminole. You won’t find a house in better condition!

Improvements include kitchen, bathrooms, hardwood floors, a/c, roof, dock, generator, and much more! Sparkling pool overlooks lush lawn and peaceful lake. Large fenced side yard, perfect for pets and kids. Fish off your dock or enjoy skiing. $399,000

Palm Harbor – Gorgeous Marc Rutenberg Lighthouse Grand with 4 bedrooms, 2 studies and an upstairs bonus room. 4,374 square feet, beautifully decorated and appointed with all the finest upgrades. Elegant pool and patio overlook conservation and pond. $1,200,000

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THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM’S SUDSFEST ’09

Guests enjoyed draft beer from breweries all over the world provided by Anheuser-Busch and Pepin Distributing and delicious food from a dozen local area restaurants! With live entertainment throughout the Aquarium and plenty of opportunities to check out our dazzling exhibits and cool creatures, SudsFest ’09 was a great Summer event. We’ve added a Fall beer festival on October 3—Oktoberfest “Brews on the Bay”. Proceeds from SudsFest benefit the Aquarium’s marine science education programs. dR

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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 Charley’s Steak House & Market Fresh Fish 70 www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay

(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.

TAMPA BAY’S FAVORITE SPOT FOR CELEBRATING SUCCESS ~ SINCE 1976 ~ For over 3 decades The Wine Cellar has been committed to a 4-star culinary experience.

Choose one of our private dining rooms for your special events.

Check out our Monday Grand Buffet for $19.99 Dining and Dancing every weekend.

17307 Gulf Boulevard | North Redington Beach, FL | 727.393.3491 | www.TheWineCellar.com

CRAZY CONCH CAFÉ 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

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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.

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.

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 like 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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GRILLE ONE SIXTEEN 15405 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-265-0116 or www.grilleonesixteen.com It’s glamorous in a part of town that is so not glamorous that lounging in the elegant bar or dining in a stylish booth feels defiant. Yes, 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.

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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 top-notch wine list, and an extensive menu of small plates. This fine-dining 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.

Sashimi, of For example, blackYellow Fin Tuna, Mystic Fish ened Chilean 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.

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 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.

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es 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.

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.

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RED MESA 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.

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Sloppy Roast Beef Po Boy, Ricky P’s

717 SOUTH RESTAURANT 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 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 award-winning martinis and specialty drinks. Homemade desserts, such as the 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, long clubby bar, and private dining rooms. Lunch and Dinner: Monday through Friday . Dinner only Saturday and Sunday. Reservations accepted.

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.

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.

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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.

THE TABLE AND MESA LOUNGE 539 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. 727.823.3700 An über-cool restaurant and bar in Sarasota opened a sister location in the historic Alexander Building. Its “Atlantic Rim” cuisine mixes flavors from South America, south Florida, and the Caribbean. St. Pete’s Table is created to appeal to hip urbanites, reflected in the menu and the big-city décor. Sexy? Uh-huh.

Buzzy? Oh yeah. And the food? Gorgeous, sensual, delicious. Give us a mojito and a plate of tasty tuna empanadas while we chill and we’ll go native. Lunch and Dinner: Monday through Saturday.

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’t-knock-it-until-youtry-it banana-eel roll and Asian guacamole served with wonton chips. Dinner only: Seven days a week.

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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.

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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.

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Through November 6 Dalí: Seen Through Glass Salvador Dalí Museum Through February 2010 Traces [of the Avant-garde]: Mabel Palcín Salvador Dalí Museum September 11–27 HMS Pinafore St. Petersburg Little Theatre September 11–October 18 Rachel Simmons: Wonders of the Sea Dunedin Fine Arts Center September 11–December 23 The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities Dunedin Fine Arts Center September 12–January 17 Legends of Photography: Major Works from the Museum's Collection Museum of Fine Arts September 19 8th Annual Boutique Wine Tasting Tampa Theatre September 23–October 11 And Baby Makes Seven Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center September 24 Curtain Call 6:00 p.m.

Mahaffey Theater September 24–October 11 Yellowman Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center September 25 Sugarland 7:30 p.m.

St. Pete Times Forum September 25–October 11 Fences The story of Troy Maxon American Stage September 26 Dancing with the Stars Tampa Bay 2009 6:00 p.m.

Marriott Waterside Tampa Rob Thomas 7:00 p.m.

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September 28 Anne McCue 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center October 2 Paula Cole 8:00 p.m.

Capitol Theatre October 3–November 13 3 From Korea Korean Pottery Mindy Solomon Gallery October 3–4 Art Festival 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Old Hyde Park Village October 6 Flavor of Jazz IV Ruth Eckerd Hall Rob Bell: Drops Like Stars Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center The Florida Orchestra and The Studio@ 620: An Intimate Collaboration The Studio@620 October 9 Rhythms on Fire Stephan Sanderling, conductor The Florida Orchestra 8:00 p.m.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center 11th Graphicstudio Benefit Sale 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

USF Graphicstudio October 9–10 Australian Pink Floyd Show 8:00 p.m.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

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Through October 4 Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire Salvador Dalí Museum

Anne McCue

September 28

Singer/songwriter Anne McCue’s latest album, East Of Electric was inspired by the golden era of folk pop music which took place in the late 1960s. "I wanted to stay close to that late ‘60s folk rock ethic, keeping it real, not adding too much instrumentation, keeping the story and the melody in the forefront…being included on the ‘4 Decades of Folk Rock anthology encouraged me to follow the [folk rock path] and style which I am naturally inclined toward anyway,” said McCue. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center October 10–January 10 Venice in the Age of Canaletto Ringling Museum of Art

Tampa Bay Bridal Show 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Coliseum

October 9–11 Sunshine City Antiques and Collectibles Show The Coliseum

October 14–18 Walking with Dinosaurs St. Pete Times Forum

October 19 Leonard Cohen World Tour 2009 8:00 p.m.

St. Pete Times Forum

October 10 Chillounge Night 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Downtown Tampa www.tampa.chilloungenight.com

October 15–November 8 The Woman in Black A ghost story to follow you home Gorilla Theatre

October 20 Robin Williams 8:00 p.m.

USF Sundome Arena

October 10–11 Parelli Natural Horsemanship 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Lakeland Center

October 16–18 Sesame Street Live Ruth Eckerd Hall

October 10–December 27 I Heard a Voice: The Art of Lesley Dill Museum of Fine Arts

October 18 Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

Willie Nelson 8:00 p.m.

Ruth Eckerd Hall October 21–November 8 Night of the Living Dead Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center October 21-November 8 The Giver Asolo Repertory Theatre

Venue key October 23 So You Think You Can Dance Tour 7:30 p.m.

St. Pete Times Forum Celtic Thunder 7:30 p.m.

Mahaffey Theater Mahler's Symphony No. 3 Stephan Sanderling, conductor The Florida Orchestra 8:00 p.m.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center October 24–December 20 Folk Art Collection Museum of Fine Arts

Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, www.asolo.org

November 6 The Marshall Tucker Band with Dave Shepard and The Blues Riders 8:00 p.m.

The Lakeland Center

November 14 Tampa Bay Start! Heart Walk American Heart Association 8:00 a.m.

Raymond James Stadium

November 7 Annual Great Chef’s of Tampa Bay wwwgreatchefstb.org

November 18 Steve Miller Band 8:00 p.m.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Carrollwood Players Theatre Tampa, www.carrollwoodplayers.com

November 19 An Evening with Food Network's Iron Chef CAT CORA 8:00 p.m.

The Lakeland Center

Gorilla Theatre Tampa, www.gorilla-theatre.com

Zoofari 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Lowry Park Zoo November 8 Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto James MacMillan, conductor The Florida Orchestra 7:30 p.m.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

October 25 Daniel Ulbricht & Friends 3:00 p.m Mahaffey Theater

November 10–15 Tony n' Tina's Wedding The Lakeland Center

October 27–November 1 In the Heights Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

November 11 Smokey Robinson Tribute on Ice 7:30 p.m.

St. Pete Times Forum

October 30–31 Nightfall with Edgar A. Poe 7:30 p.m.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

November 13–14 Girls Night: The Musical 7:30 p.m.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

November 20–22 Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Festival Sheraton Sand Key Resort and Marriott Suites on Sand Key Gaetano Donizetti Opera: Lucia Di Lammermoor Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center November 24–25, 27–29 Color Purple Musical Ruth Eckerd Hall dR

American Stage St. Petersburg, www.americanstage.org The Beth Ann Morean Arts Center St. Petersburg, www.theartscenter.org Capitol Theatre Palm Harbor

The Coliseum St. Petersburg, www.stpete.org/coliseum Dunedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, www.dfac.org

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 Nova 535 St. Petersburg, www.nova535.com

duPont Publishing has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all program schedules. Call ahead to verify the dates and times of these events.

For consideration in future issues, e-mail teveleth@dupontregistry.com or fax 727-489-0279.

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Walking With Dinosaurs

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The award-winning BBC TV series Walking With Dinosaurs comes to life in a stunning theatrical event.

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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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f you drive as far south as you can go on Clearwater Beach, you will find yourself at the foot of a bridge. That bridge might look at first like any other, but this is no ordinary bridge because this bridge will take you to a destination of culinary wonders and flavors that will make any drive, no matter the distance, a worthwhile endeavor.

The Watercolour Steakhouse and Grille is located on the ground floor of the Marriott Suites of Clearwater Beach and Sand Key. The location sets the perfect stage for a dining experience to remember. The elegantly decorated restaurant features two levels of seating, with one that runs along floor-to-ceiling glass windows perched just a few feet above the Intercostals Waterway. The view is panoramic, breathtaking, and extends for

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what seems like hundreds of feet.

The restaurant staff is very aware of each diner’s presence and pays attention to every detail from the moment you arrive. You get the feeling that it starts at the top from Hotel General Manager, Phillippe Eversdjik and Watercolour, restaurant General Manager, Kurt Leahy.

They bring an approach of total service to the dining process that leaves you feeling that you might have gone on vacation, even if it is for only a couple of hours. The service at Watercolour is simply put, superlative.

That leads us to the kitchen and the handiwork of Chef, Jason Poulakis. What chef Jason and his team are capable of delivering to your table is an experience in mouth-watering steaks, poultry, and seafood specialties that could land him a victory on

Watercolour Steakhouse and Grille Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach on Sand Key 1201 Gulf Boulevard Clearwater Beach, FL 727-953-1661 www.watercolourgrille.com the Food Networks’ Iron Chef competition.

Almost anything you could imagine, from a wide variety of appetizers, soups, gourmet salads, succulent crab cakes, and bacon wrapped barbecue shrimp, seafood, steaks, and other signature entrees that will please virtually any taste requisite imaginable.

On this trip to Watercolour, however, we focused on chef Poulakis' signature entree, Lobster Spaghetti. It was amazing! The portion was enough to easily serve two hungry foodies with an amazingly seasoned tomato-cream based sauce and lobster meat piled high on top! What else can we say?

Here is the recipe for this culinary masterpiece—for those of you brave and adventurous in the kitchen.

Lobster Spaghetti 1.5 pounds lobster meat (knuckle and claw) 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped basil 1 cup diced red onion 1 cup diced yellow, red, and green bell pepper 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons lobster stock 1 pound spaghetti Shaved Parmesan (to taste) Salt and pepper (to taste) Heat olive oil in large sauté pan over medium heat, add garlic, peppers, onions and sauté lightly. Add tomatoes, basil, wine, lobster stock, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Reduce by half.

Add lobster meat, toss with pasta and heat thoroughly. Top with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4

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On September 26, 2009 the Marriott Waterside will host Dancing with the Stars Tampa Bay. Steps will be taken, on and off the dance floor, to raise awareness and support the mission of Heartbeat International. This amazing organization is the world's premier provider of free, cardiac pacemakers and medical care to needy patients around the world. Modeled after the hit TV series, local philanthropists, executives, celebrities, and their professional Fred Astaire Studios dance partners will be critiqued by national ballroom adjudicators. This red carpet event is sure to, once again, attract the Who’s Who of Tampa Bay and have everyone in attendance feeling like a true star!

This event is being chaired by a business leader and philanthropist who possesses a deeply rooted commitment to positively touch the lives of others.

Julie Weintraub of Gold & Diamond Source, and competitor in Dancing with the Stars Tampa Bay 2008, is “expecting an even greater success than last year’s event. The RSVP list has already begun to fill as people ensure their seat early on to witness an elegant evening of entertainment and dancing!”

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Boulevard Customs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fields Motorcars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Infinity of Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SeaCoast Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stingray Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Superior Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Events and Benefits Dancing With the Stars Tampa 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Suncoast Classic Jazz, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Financial Services Regions Morgan Keegan Private Banking . . . . . . . . . .

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Home Builders and Home Improvement Allikriste Fine Cabinetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appliance Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Artglass Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Belleair Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Edge Granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery . . . . . . . . .

More Space Place, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Olde World Cabinetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paver Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Phillips Pools & Landscape LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Precision Elevator Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Riviera Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Southern Closet Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TriplePoint Construction LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Gentle Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WeightSmart MD, Mark A. Roberts, MD . . . . . . . . . . .

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Museums and the Arts Florida Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tampa Bay History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fashion and Jewelry Gold and Diamond Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nilla Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Owen Sweet Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Bayshore Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Florida Fisherman, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Real Estate Century 21 Jim White & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Coldwell Banker Florida, Martha Thorn . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sand Key Realty, Rafal Wazio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Smith & Associates, Mary Esther Parker . . . . . . . . . . .

Stone Lake Ranch LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sheraton Sand Key Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Number Ten in the World Ruth Eckerd Hall just announced its twenty-seventh season for 2009-2010 with more than 150 performances, including the Tampa Bay area premiere of Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple and a full schedule of educational programs through The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute.

This comes on the heels of the international entertainment industry trade publication, Venues Today recently announcing that Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater is ranked number ten in the world in venues having 5,000 seats or less and number two in venues with 2,500 seats or less. This ranking is based on tickets sold to concerts and events from April 16 to May 15 2009.

Additionally, Pollstar, another leading entertainment industry trade publication, recently announced that Ruth Eckerd Hall is ranked number three in the world in venues having 2,500 seats or less and number nine in venues having 10,000 seats or less. Within that same ranking, Ruth Eckerd Hall is number two in Florida and number one in Central Florida during the three-month period of January to March.

Designed by the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Ruth Eckerd Hall, a non-profit organization, is known for its 2,180seat, acoustically perfect auditorium. Artists from America and around the world, ranging from classical, rock, opera, Broadway, jazz, pop, and more are included in the stellar lineup of more than 150 performances a year. In addition, The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute serves and engages the community through the arts. It is one of the largest providers of arts education and community engagement in the nation, offering exploratory and preparatory classes, as well as a presentation division that includes the Eckerd Theater Company. For a complete listing of performances please visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

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