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CONTENTS THE HOME DESIGN ISSUE

DEPARTMENTS

SKY HIGH DESIGN Designing the high-rise condo.

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BY DAVID WARNER

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MID-CENTURY MARVELOUS An architectural treasure trove.

BY JULIE GARISTO

26 NEW LUXURIES/OLD LABELS Words of wisdom from Jose Cardenas.

BY DAVID WARNER

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EMOTIONAL RESCUE An amazing makeover in Tampa.

BY DAVID WARNER

32 TREE LOVE Furniture-makers on the edge.

BY DAVID WARNER

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MAKING ROOM FOR MUSIC Sound ideas for the home.

BY ERIC SNIDER

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PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES The latest trends in interior design.

BY MARY LOU JANSON

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ADVENTURES IN GLAMPING The ultimate staycation.

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by David Warner 59 A List Tampa Bay 66 Arts: The Literary Life: A Profile of the Meinkes by Mitzi Gordon & Tom Kramer 71 Real Estate: Luxury Living in Tampa Bay and beyond 91 A&E Guide: Best Bets for September/October

by David Warner 97 Parties/People: Bucs, Rays, Art and more

BY MARY LOU JANSON

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Dear Reader, Every September marks another new beginning and another ending. The new school year has started; summer is over. Traffic is starting to pick up; the quiet days of summer are over.

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FROM THE EDITOR “How did you learn all those lines?”

I’ve been in a lot of plays, and I never quite know how to answer that question. I guess I just had to do it, so I did it (and hopefully you didn’t notice the flubs).

It’s all in what you have a knack for. I feel similarly mystified when I consider the work of visual artists.

My question might be: “How did you draw all those lines?”

Because the idea of being confronted with a blank canvas or sketchbook page or iPad screen fills me with irrational panic. If I make a mark on the page, that’s it, I won’t be able to go back, I think. It’s not a very accurate assessment, considering the existence of erasers and Delete buttons, but like I say, it’s irrational.

And what about deciding how to fill up an empty room?

An entire empty house? And not your room, or your house, but someone else’s, someone who’s paying you to map out their very existence?

After talking to interior designers for this issue, I marvel at their guts. Because, where many of us are flummoxed by the prospect of making big changes in a space, designers have no such compunction. A wall can be torn down, a color scheme can be nixed, a whole floor plan rearranged, because they know instinctively what will work.

But — and this is a big but, I will not lie — I have also been impressed by a) how collaborative a good interior designer needs to be and b) how practical. The stereotype of the designer who sweeps in and demands everything be painted chartreuse is no more realistic than the magazine editor who commands that her entire staff “Think Pink!”

(Movie reference, look ‘er up.) To a person, the designers we talked to emphasized that the vision they’re trying to realize is not theirs, it’s the client’s. The designer just has a wider breadth of knowledge — plus common sense, budget sense, and people sense, all of which come with the territory and make up a combo not necessarily required by other art forms.

What I think the artists in this issue do best — whether we’re talking about the wizards of interior design, or the architects who envisioned our Mid-Century landscape, or the rehabbers who saw a dream home where the rest of us saw an eyesore, or the furniture designers who see a table where the rest of see a fallen tree — is help us to dream.

I hope this issue helps you to do the same.

A note re the illustration: The Kenner’s Build-A-Home set was one of my favorite childhood toys, when my dream was to be an architect. Then I found out it required math.

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Sky High Design Moving on up? Here’s how to make a high-rise feel like home.

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STORY BY DAVID WARNER

HIGHER OFFICE: Michael Mastry at work on the 14th floor of ONE in downtown St. Petersburg. The desk and stools are custom-designed HavenHome products.

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rom beaches to booming downtowns, high-rise, high-end residential complexes are sprouting up like mushrooms after a summer monsoon. The appeal of walkable urban living (and/ or sweeping waterfront views) exercises a special pull among older residents tired of the upkeep on big old homes and lured by the prospect of a brand-new perch in close proximity to everything they love with no roofs to fix or lawns to mow.

But the move to a more compact habitat brings challenges of its own — especially when it comes to interior design. How do you turn a white box, in a building full of identical white boxes, into a home that is uniquely you? How do you make the best use of limited or oddly shaped space? And what about all those windows? The views are great, but where are you going to hang the art?

Such questions regularly cross the desks of busy interior designers Michael Mastry of HavenHome Design Center and Robyn Greenberg of Touché Design Studio. As well as designing estate homes, commercial properties and other large projects, their firms have worked on most of the major condo developments in the area, from ONE, Bliss and Ovation in downtown St. Pete to Grandview on Harbour Island and The Grande on Sand Key. They’re often hired to select the finishes and materials for new buildings before they even go up.

We sat down with Mastry in his home/showplace in ONE, and visited with Greenberg and her associates, Stephanie Smart and Kathy Lohmeyer, in their offices at Plaza Tower in St. Pete, to get the benefit of their expertise.

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HOME DESIGN: CONDO STYLE

COOL COMFORT: The spacious living room area in Mastry’s home/showplace at ONE.

Making it “you”

“Beauty, comfort and function” — those are the primary qualities Michael Mastry seeks to achieve in an interior, and they’re all embodied in the elegant yet welcoming ambience of his own condo unit on the 14th floor of ONE. He calls it his “Idea House”; it’s not only where he lives, it can also give clients a sense from it of how they might occupy a similar space, using furniture and other items from the Design Center showroom on 4th Street North in St. Pete.

“They can go into the store, see a sampling, then also visit my personal space and go, ‘Oh, it’s comfortable.’ ” But it’s important, he notes, that clients realize that the condo represents his style, not a prescription he’s making for them.

“It needs to be you,” he stresses.

Robyn Greenberg echoes that sentiment. “Our job is to figure out their vision for their unit — get inside their head, understand their likes and dislikes and then execute that in a tasteful way.”

That’s why, even in a building where designers are working with clients who have identical floorplans, no two interpretations will be the same. “As different as each client is,” she says, “that’s how different each room is.”

But even if the goal is to realize a client’s personal vision, a designer is often able to see things that clients can’t, like ways to reconfigure a space. That could be as simple as suggesting a couch be moved from one wall to the other (you can relocate

the cable box, you know) or as radical as completely changing a floor plan.

“Where the original models put the dining room is not where we’re putting the dining room,” says Mastry of HavenHome’s work on a condo in Ovation, where the curved walls, he says, are “challenging.”

Greenberg recounts a transformation that Touché engineered on a condo remodel in Clearwater Beach. The client hated the condo’s tiny dining room and the wasted space across from her kitchen, so the designers did a switcheroo: They turned the wasted space into a new dining room, creating a false ceiling with wires running through it for pendant lighting, and turned the former dining area into a cozy reading nook (the clients were avid readers), with two chaise longues and a view of the water.

“It wasn’t something they asked for,” says Greenberg, “but in describing what they wanted it became apparent this would be a good change.”

Sizing it up

A designer’s eye is also important when it comes to scale — steering clients away from furniture that’s too big for a condo or apartment.

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HOME DESIGN: CONDO STYLE Of walls and windows

Making a white box into a space that’s uniquely yours is not just about what you hang on the wall. It can also be about the wall itself — that is, if you’re the owner of the wall.

“The difference between a beautiful designer space and an apartment is what you do with the four walls,” says Mastry.

For him, it’s all about creating atmosphere through textures — natural grasscloth on his bedroom walls, for instance, and a fireplace surround made of quartz rock.

In the morning, he says, its rough-hewn surface creates interesting shadows when the sun pours in.

Sunlight presents its own challenges in high-rises with wall-to-wall windows. Questions arise, says Mastry, about “how to balance all the outside lighting coming in,” and the heat, too.

Touché’s Stephanie Smart says that many modern condos come pre-wired for motorized windowshades.

Blackout shades can be useful in bedrooms, and some condo owners are choosing to put a UV protectant film on their windows.

But the biggest rule for high-rise windows is this: Don’t block ’em.

“We always keep in mind that if you’ve bought a condo with a view we can’t do any better than what God put out there,” says Greenberg. “So we try to bring some of that

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that doesn’t fit into the freight elevator.”

On the other hand, some would-be condo and apartment residents may underestimate how much space they do have. The living room in Mastry’s home easily accommodates two separate seating areas, but he’s seen identical units where less is, well, less — just a couple of chairs, a sofa, and a TV. “They think that you should always shove a couch up against the wall and the TV on the other wall and in order to make the room balanced you just get a 500-inch television. The husband’s like, ‘Yeah!’ And I’m like, ‘No, you don’t have to do that.’ Furniture should make a room feel larger.”

Planning ahead is, of course, paramount. Elevations, measurements and 3-D renderings can help clients envision exactly how things look and what furniture will fit long before construction begins. When Touché works with art collectors, Smart and Lohmeyer will visit the clients’ homes, measure the art they plan on keeping, and then come up with solutions like specially designed cubbies for glass art or turning a utility door into wall space for a tall painting. And with the help of elevations, says Smart, “We show you what the wall — floor to ceiling — is going to look like.”

“There’s a geometry to doing condos,” says Greenberg.

“There’s a lot that you have to figure into the equation.

And that’s fun on our end — I like that.”

LIGHTEN UP: A chandelier that doesn’t interfere with the view in a Touché design for Bliss in St. Petersburg.

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HOME DESIGN: CONDO STYLE

OUTTA SIGHT: A bedroom from Touché with hidden storage space galore.

beauty inside rather than interfere with what’s going on outside.”

That means keeping furniture low and making sure light fixtures don’t obstruct sightlines.

The view can also influence a color scheme, says Mastry.

“The colors that are right outside are the biggest focal point in this house,” he says, hence the soft blues and greens in his decor.

And don’t forget what’s beneath your feet. Most new condo buildings offer new residents a choice of floorings. If you don’t like any of the choices, you could always contract to have your own preference installed and get credits for it. But unless you have money and time to burn, says Greenberg, don’t.

Because, while the pre-selected flooring will be installed as the building is constructed, your custom floor could delay installation of your baseboards, your door casings, and your toilets, all of which have to wait for the floor to be put in, and all of which you’ll have to pay subcontractors to do.

In other words, says Stephanie Smart, “It’s not just floor.”

All in the family

Interior designers have to be part psychologist, part diplomat, part detective and, often, part marriage counselor. Conversations can verge into intimate territory

about how couples want to live.

“When we work with clients we become part of the house,” says Mastry. “We’re family with them” — not just designing a space but helping them make decisions about everything from their underwear drawers to their security system to what housecleaning service they should use.

Mastry is himself part of a prominent St. Petersburg family — his late grandmother was the philanthropist Celma Mastry; his father, Richard Mastry, owned Mastry Engine Center. Family is important to Greenberg, too; she did not begin her full-time career as an interior designer till her oldest entered college.

So it’s not surprising that, despite the no-doubt competitive condo environment, the designers we talked to all mentioned how helpful their peers have been.

Not that they’re going to spill the beans about all their favorite design tricks. When I asked Robyn Greenberg about how she deals with one particular bugaboo for condo and apartment dwellers — storage space — she demurred.

“We have a secret recipe for storage,” she told me.

“We’re not sharing.”

(But you can try to divine her secrets by studying the photo above — or better yet, call for an appointment.)

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Mid-Century Marvelous

The stylish designs of mid-20th century homes elevated Tampa Bay’s residential landscape.

STORY BY JULIE GARISTO PRIZED PROPERTY: The Horizon House (1963-64) in Tampa’s Carrollwood neighborhood won a national design prize for architect Mark Hampton.

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ake an afternoon drive around Tampa Bay, and little monuments to the 1950s and 1960s can be found everywhere: a dentist office with tall windows; a coral-colored condo with a kitschy cursive name; sleek ranch homes with asymmetrical accents.

Though recognized for its bungalows and Mediterranean Revival grandeur, Tampa Bay just isn’t Tampa Bay without its wide swaths of Mid-Century homes. Houses from the mid-1940s to late 1960s may vary in design, but they share in common an attention to detail and innovative design.

Some are homes of the early post-WWII era. With rounded corners and ocean-liner elegance, these Florida gems were designed before central air and built with jalousie windows and a crawlspace to keep the house cool and ventilated. Some feature bas-reliefs of flamingos or dolphins in the masonry.

Others were built during the advent of TV and the space race. They may feature sharp angles and etched boomerang shapes. The ’60s slab-built ranch and split-level houses offered spacious floor plans that catered to families.

The best Mid-Century homes “were an embodiment of a hopeful and excited view of a space-age future, which was cosmopolitan and unafraid,” effuses Tampa-based architectural designer Mishou Sanchez. “It celebrated the honest beauty of materials and was a fantastic mix of new and old materials.”

As the fall breezes return, it’s a good time to step outside and appreciate these aging, iconic houses, and find out how to restore and furnish them, too.

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HOME DESIGN: VINTAGE The Big Boom

A Mid-Mod Haven

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Stand-alone suburban homes began to dominate Though Los Angeles and Miami are renowned for their Tampa Bay’s landscape in the years right after WWII. sleek retro landmarks, Tampa Bay has its own treasure The completion of the first Skyway Bridge and Pinellas trove of mod.

County’s U.S. 19 artery sped the forward drive of “Florida MCM, as in California, made a connection progress. Developers courted young vets and their between the inside and the outside, and made even small generous mortgages. Northern transplants sought houses seem more spacious,” Sanchez said of Florida higher temperatures and a lower cost of living. modern homes.

St. Petersburg alone saw an increase in population In 2009, Sanchez purchased a foreclosed, abandoned of around 47,000 after the war, according to Emily modern designed by Dilma Alvarez. “It didn’t have Elwyn, president of the nonprofit Preserve the ’Burg. drywall or plumbing, and plants were growing inside, Many of the developers’ names still ring familiar. but as soon as I saw the sunlight come into the living Former St. Petersburg Times writer Jon Wilson called room through all the glass and saw all the giant cypress attention to the builders in segregated neighborhoods and oak trees, there was no turning back.” of south St. Pete in his Weekly Challenger column: Back in South St. Pete, the early 1950s Vision-Aire “Though their work was restricted, the names of homes, aka the birdcage houses of Pinellas Point, some of the earliest African-American builders got their nickname from their airy, cantilevered Mark are still remembered, among them Peter P. design and attract drive-bys daily. Thanks to Hampton Perkins, Thomas Kelley Childs, Thomas homeowners and Preserve the ’Burg, an effort built his homes with attention to angles of Hunt and James Boggs.” is underway to get a landmark designation for sunlight, or what he Some operations were bigger than others. the special residences. called “axes of light.”

There were the Rutenberg brothers, of course.

When one of the more distinctive birdcages, They tried out their earliest split floor plans which has a roof that resembles the point of a in Tampa Bay and other Florida communities, star, went up for sale last year, the house’s Zillow and their corporation, US Home, grew to become the page went viral. The lucky closer was NFL Safety nation’s biggest builder in the 1970s.

Rayshawn Jenkins of the Los Angeles Chargers, who Bill Payne built under the name of Woodbrook bought the chic dwelling in May 2018 for $420,000 and Homes, mainly in Largo. “He had an artistic design lives there with Emily Lillard and their son when not on the West Coast. Jenkins grew up in St Petersburg and plasterer/stucco man who did facades to many of played for Admiral Farragut’s team before manning the the homes he built,” his daughter Christine Poirer explained. “He would also change floor plans to add defense for the University of Miami. Lillard defended unusual uses of space, and all the buyers were given goals for UM’s soccer team.

South of the Skyway, a few Bauhaus-inspired beauties their choice of cabinet colors, mica countertops, tile, even bath fixture colors,” Poirer said. “They also had a choice of terrazzo flooring colors.”

A few miles north, architect Robert Hostetler, a former Pinellas County building director, drove a truck with a cheery sign to his jobs in Clearwater’s Skycrest neighborhood. He worked under the name Sunshine Builders, a custom home builder in the ’50s and early ’60s, said his son Damon.

Though many have been modified, the homes in Skycrest still retain that cheer in their design. Front porches with wrought-iron railings and hardwood floors come with some of the early ’50s models, and many have lanais with retro broken tile. Bathrooms feature brightly colored tilework and some kitchens were outfitted with solid wood cabinets made of birch or oak.

Homes by Hosteteler, Rutenberg and others dot the Jetsons-esque district and feature street names like Meteor, Venus, Saturn and Orion. The neighborhood’s name not only reflected the heavens above, but ads touted Skycrest as a whopping 74 feet above sea level.

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HOME DESIGN: VINTAGE

SHARP ANGLES: A home by Hampton contemporary H. Dean Rowe.

by the firm of Ralph Twitchell and Paul Rudolph have for a lighter structure of steel or wood when he built his survived the bulldozers — the Cocoon House by Twitchell celebrated Horizon House (1963-64) in Carrollwood. The and Rudolph (1948) and Rudolph’s Umbrella House project was a contest entry, presented by the concrete (1953), both of which were covered in the March/April industry to construct a home with, of course, concrete, 2019 issue of duPont Registry Tampa Bay. but it had to measure less than 2,500 square feet and cost Twitchell and Rudolph mentored a collective of architects less than $25,000 to build. Not only did Hampton win the known as the Sarasota School. Among their colleagues, contest, but he received the National Design Award for the Tampa native Mark Hampton (1923-2015) designed house, owned today by Jim Malek, a retired university stunning residences and commercial buildings administrator, and husband Craig Pugh, a partner Mid-Century throughout Florida. A multiple award-winner, in a PR firm based in Chicago and former CEO he has been recognized as a premier leader of of Lowry Park Zoo (now Zoo Tampa).

Modern designs Florida modernism.

According to architecture professor Jan “made even small houses “There’s a Hampton beltline between Gandy seem more spacious,” says Hochstim’s marvelous compendium, Florida and Kennedy — most are gone but some Modern: Residential Architecture 1945-1970 architectural designer hidden treasures of his are still there,” related (Rizzoli, 2005), the Horizon House not only Mishou Sanchez. photographer/Mid-Mod archivist Rick Mohler. represents a heavier structure, but it centered The Hampton biographer took us on a tour of the kitchen instead of the living room and featured homes and office buildings by the late architect and a a more intricate arrangements of rooms, and somehow, contemporary of his, H. Dean Rowe. retains Hampton’s “typical clarity of geometry.” Writes One of our first stops was the 1955 McBath residence Hochstim: “The precision and mastery of spatial in southeast St. Petersburg, the only local Hampton organization in this house provides the delightful sense of home Mohler hadn’t been able to access yet. Caretakers order so prevalent in all of his work.” escorted us around the exterior, and Mohler stood agape Owners Malek and Pugh met Hampton by happenstance at the home’s intact condition. He kept telling people on in 2004 through a mutual friend. When Hampton heard the phone, “There was only one change I could see — the about their challenges with renovation, he returned to front door.”

Florida to help advise on a second-floor master suite.

Mohler also taught us how Hampton built his homes “Mark hit on an architectural vocabulary that is not only with attention to angles of sunlight, or what he called uniquely American but uniquely Florida,” Malek said. “axes of light.” He constructed his beams and windows so “The thing that I loved about Mark’s designs especially they would cast shadows and indirect sunlight. was not just how small the homes actually are, but how Though he enforced stringent standards for himself and grand they feel because of the design.” his workers, Hampton broke his own rules by not opting 22 22 www.duPontREGISTRY.com www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com

HOME DESIGN: VINTAGE Remaking Mid-Mod Homes

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Though too many Mid-Century homes have been modified beyond recognition or worse yet, demolished, we can do our part to retain the signature hallmarks of the era.

Elwyn of Preserve the ’Burg says her organization can provide guidance on preservation grants and historic designations. She urges people to attend their talks or participate in one of their walking tours to learn more.

Coming up in the spring will be the nonprofit’s mobile Mid-Century landmark tour.

Contractors like Tampa’s Pro Historical can help preserve the original look of a home, and if an area is too damaged, offer a tasteful feature to replace it that doesn’t compromise the authenticity of the home. No cheaping out — unlike the house flippers who replace wrought-iron railings with styrofoam Ionic columns (shudder).

Tampa-based remodeler Johnny Ames works with Pro Historical and has expertise on older homes, too. He constructed a wood screen for one home that enhanced the exterior with mod mystique.

Indian Shores-based architect Scott Holmes echoes the aesthetic value of screens.

“Screens are an excellent way to modernize a home with Mid-Century style,” says Holmes, whose dad, Dwight, worked with Hampton on the Eckerd headquarters in Largo and the Lykes family homes. The junior Holmes works on major-scale projects such as schools and office complexes, but he says he’s available for a screen addition.

Finding the decor from the Mid-Mod era goes a long way to complete the look. “That era of furniture had skinny legs so you could see the polished floor,” noted Ames. “You didn’t want to have anything interrupting

the view of the polished terrazzo or concrete.”

The architect Eero Saarinen’s famous 1946 Womb Chair is a case in point: a comfy, enveloping chair perched on spindly steel legs.

“My love for MCM all began with the Womb Chair,” says Mishou Sanchez. “It was the perfect meld of elegant design, modern fabrication methods and fantastic color.”

Furnish Me Vintage in St. Petersburg’s EDGE District has the womb chair’s Italian cousin, a bold orangestriped, voluptuously stuffed throne designed by Gaetano Pesce. Co-owner Todd Wilson said it was designed to make you feel like you’re in your mother’s lap. The $4,995 chair comes with a funky spherical ottoman.

Wilson and his wife, co-owner Jackie Williams, opened the store in 2011 and receives original vintage decor by European and American designers. Williams praised her husband’s refinishing techniques and efforts to maintain the original look of the piece.

“We used to live in the Disston Heights area of St Petersburg [they live in Treasure Island now] and that’s where we were inspired to take on this world of Mid-Century Modern because we had this supercool butterfly-roof house,” she recalled. “It was a modest home with a lot of personality, built in 1954.”

But Williams’s love of the era goes beyond nostalgia or kitsch. It’s all about the craftsmanship.

“You see the quality of the old-growth wood and the style and design that was put into it. This stuff has lasted 60 years already and it’s still solid as a rock today.”

MODERN COMFORT: Furnish Me Vintage co-owner Jackie Williams in a chair by Gaetano Pesce.

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Courtesy Jose Cardenas “MY MISSION WAS TO MAKE THE MANSARD ROOF SEXY AGAIN”: Before and after in Avila.

New Luxuries, Old Labels Words of wisdom on the art of renovation from Realtor and renovator Jose Cardenas.

STORY BY DAVID WARNER

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hen Jose Cardenas shares advice about the best way to rehab a home, he knows whereof he speaks. He hasn’t just overhauled individual homes; he’s won a state award for designing a project (5800 Main Street in New Port Richey) that is helping to rejuvenate an entire downtown.

Cardenas is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties Group, and he’s also the founder of Jose Cardenas, LLC a company that focuses on the acquisition, development, renovation/design and resale of high-end single-family residential properties.

He brings a wide variety of experience to his work. Born in Texas and educated in Mexico, the Avila resident is a folk dancer, art collector and world traveler and spent many years as a bilingual arts educator.

It’s no wonder Cardenas has been approached about doing a show for HGTV. Dapper and telegenic, he’s selfconfident without being arrogant, and his advice rings with that all-too-uncommon quality, common sense.

During a dRTB Live broadcast with publisher Tom duPont and a later phone interview, we asked him to share his thoughts on luxury resales, rehabs and, as he calls it, “the art of renovation.”

How do you define the luxury market buyer in Tampa Bay? These buyers are looking for a move-in ready product. They don’t want to spend their weekends at a home improvement store. And there’s a new trend: They want to invest in intangibles — safety, fitness, 26

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privacy, education.

The luxury product is no longer layers and layers of expensive crown molding, no longer the superexpensive “Look at this amazing dome made in France.” It’s no longer that. We’re evolving as a society, giving more importance to these intangible goods, not gold finishes. The buyer is looking for the ultimate experience.

And the buyer is no longer looking for giant spaces.

They’re looking for quality over quantity. That’s why we see this trend in home-building — you no longer see these mega-mansions that are 20,000 square feet.

They want smaller spaces, but very well-appointed.

It’s back to the experience — they want the space to be manageable, but they also want lavish amenities. And they want that convenient location. That’s always going to be king.

What are the top three things I should do to get my home ready for sale?

1) Eliminate clutter. Get all your personal items out — you’re moving anyway, so start packing.

2) Neutralize the house — in colors and design.

If you’ve been there for over 20 years, most likely your furniture and your items are no longer on trend, and you want to appeal to this new savvy buyer.

3) Curb appeal. Your home buyer is going to make that decision in the first three seconds of looking at the house.

So look at the landscape, fix that door; a little bit of paint goes a long way.

HOME DESIGN: REHAB What’s the first room a seller should update?

Most important is to update the kitchen and the master bathroom — those are key. We spend so much time in those two rooms. Make sure they are as enjoyable as other rooms.

What do you look for in a potential rehab?

Again, location. I always look for the best views as well — because you can’t change that. You know how much we get from outdoors — I believe in the power of the views of the water, of the nature reserves. All of that affects your mood, your stress levels — many people don’t understand that.

I also look for homes that need a second chance — I call them the un-sellables. They represent a challenge as a renovator as well as a designer.

And I look at the bones, the exterior — the outer floor plan and the construction. What is the worst thing in this house? In the case of a renovation I’m doing in Avila, it was the roof — my mission was to make the mansard roof sexy again.

What about the interior?

The most important part in renovating these rooms is the placement of art. Is there room for a big art piece, a

smaller piece. I design the electrical, too — where do I want lighting?

My business is called Jose Cardenas Homes — that’s literal. The homes I renovate — I buy the home, I’m the investor — they’re my homes. And I design as if I was going to really live there. What if something happened to me? By myself would I be able to get into the shower?

So my designs are ADA-compliant — beauty and safety.

And because I worked with kindergarten kids for seven years, I know they’re going to fall down. So my designs are kid-friendly. My mother is one of 14 children, I am one of nine — so I’m always looking for multi-purpose rooms.

And I’m going to ignore every label you have for a room.

Who came up with formal living, formal dining rooms — why? Those made sense in the ’40s and ‘50s — we’re in 2020.

I come up with my own concept. Now the master bathroom is the master spa. The buyer is not looking for a closet — they’re looking for a dressing room. They don’t know that, but when they see it, it’s “Omigosh I have a dressing room!”

For info on available properties and a look at Jose’s past projects, go to josecardenas.com.

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Emotional Rescue A 100+-year-old home in Seminole Heights

gets a loving makeover — and the approval of a woman who grew up there.

Courtesy Bramalie Homes and Smith & Associates

STORY BY DAVID WARNER

BEAUTY REVEALED: The house at 5111 N. Central Avenue, before (inset) and after.

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ike Kappaz fell in love at first sight — even though, in his words, the object of his affections was “a complete wreck.”

The c. 1900 house at 5111 N. Central Avenue in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood had been vacant for years, with the possible exception of a few squatters. The roof leaked. Someone had even stolen the front door.

But Mike’s mind raced. He could see the possibilities.

“As soon as I walked in, I just fell in love with the place.”

With his brother Ed, his partner in Bramalie Homes, a Tampa-based construction and renovation business, he made an offer on the foreclosed property. The purchase would include not only the 2,650-square-foot main house but a two-story carriage house, a garage, outbuildings and a pool on two individual lots on nearly an acre of land.

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$225,000, and it was his.

“The bank didn’t know what they had,” he said.

“Up until the day it closed I thought they’d say it only includes the one address.”

The Kappaz brothers would go on to spend more than two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore the home to its former glory.

“It was much more than we anticipated,” says Mike. They enhanced the home’s already great bones, meticulously restoring the original coffered ceilings and wood floors; polished up the stunning checkerboard-tiled porch; created a walk-in — or to put it more accurately, a climb-down-to — wine cellar and tasting room; and updated and expanded the kitchen, bedrooms and baths. And they transformed the carriage house, which had been in worse shape than the main house, into two gleaming new, Instagram-friendly, rental-ready apartments, complete with elevator (original to the house).

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GREAT BONES: The Kappaz brothers refurbished the home’s coffered ceilings.

Smith & Associates

About two months ago, they listed the property for sale with see it.

Patsy left 5111 when she married at the age of 18, and Smith & Associates. Their asking price? $922,900, making it, according to a Smith press release, “the highest listed when her parents sold the house in 1968, her husband wanted to buy it. But she told him no. “I spent my entire non-waterfront property for sale in Seminole Heights.” life here,” she remembers telling him. “I want to And a rarity among properties as old as this get out of here.” one: Its history is alive — in the memories of a “As soon as But over the years, she kept tabs on her woman who grew up there.

I walked in, I childhood home. just fell in love “I would occasionally drive by it, and “My husband and I had our first kiss on with the place.” it would break my heart,” she recalls. the top step of that house,” says Patsy Daniel“It has such beautiful, beautiful features, White, “and we are still together after 63 years. and people could not afford to keep it It’s damned amazing.” up. And then these young men bought it.”

Patsy’s father, W.R. Daniel, was in the real estate business. She was born in a nearby house, but her mother loved 5111.

“She told my daddy she wanted it, and that the first time it was available he needed to buy it for her.”

Which he did, over seven decades ago.

“It was a marvelous place to live and grow up,” she recalls. “The entire back yard was loaded with every kind of fruit tree you could imagine.”

There were chickens, too, and goats, and a wash house with a wringer washer. The yard is so big that she learned how to drive there, but she didn’t need to drive to school; Hillsborough High is just a few blocks away.

The home’s “claim to fame,” she says, was the cellar.

The original owner had been a doctor from up north who was accustomed to having one, but it was so rare in Florida that people would come over to the house just to KISS-WORTHY: The polished-up front porch, where Patsy Daniel-White kissed her husband for the first time.

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HOME DESIGN: REHAB She met both brothers at open houses organized by Smith & Associates Realtor Sterling Remer.

“They were just very, very nice. It seemed to be a labor of love.”

and she’s been having a blast reliving the happy times she had there.

“I have enjoyed this so much this summer,” she says, “going through all the history with everybody.”

Courtesy Sterling Remer

Will this labor of love bear fruit — as in a buyer willing For more info on the 5111 N. Central Ave. property, contact Sterling to pay a record price? Seminole Heights is in the midst of a Remer, Realtor®, at 813-841-0325. long-awaited ascendance, with new restaurants and businesses opening up all the time, but the price tag is still daunting.

Mike Kappaz realizes that.

“If this were in South Tampa,” he says, “it would be a $3 or $4 million property.” But in Seminole Heights, he acknowledges that the $900,000+ price tag is “certainly stretching the market.”

He suggests the lots could be sold separately, but his heart doesn’t seem to be in it. “We want to keep the integrity of the property. I hope like heck someone will come along and want to purchase it.”

And it’s been an extra benefit to learn the home’s history, thanks to Patsy. “It’s tied up a lot of loose ends. She was pleased, and that was very pleasing to us.”

For Patsy’s part, she has her doubts that Seminole Heights can reach the heights it used to occupy, when it was one of Tampa’s toniest neighborhoods, where she walked to the movie theater on Nebraska and shopped at Ross Dime Store.

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Tom Kramer “I MAKE IT FLAT, SHE MAKES IT PRETTY”: Rob and Zoe Bocik of Funktionhouse at Anderson Lumber in St. Petersburg.

Tree Love At Funktionhouse and Live Edge Slabs, the wood is full of stories — and so are the woodworkers.

STORY BY DAVID WARNER

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ood works its magic in mysterious ways.

Nine years ago, Zoe Bocik was recovering from cervical cancer. A trained musician (she had studied and performed flute professionally), she decided she needed to learn the harp. She and her soon-to-be-husband, Rob, found one on Craigslist.

“I laid in bed for the next two weeks with that harp on my chest and I think it just woke me up. I was handling this wood, this piece of art that made sound, and it was the most beautiful healing thing.” Two weeks later, she told Rob, “‘I want a coffeetable. I want to build things.’”

And that table was the root of what would become Funktionhouse Urban Lumber & Furnishings — a St. Pete-based business that turns “waste trees” into beautifully crafted desks, dining tables and more.

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TREE FOR TWO: Zoe Bocik at home with her mango-tree table.

Brad Kent grew up around wood. His father was a shop teacher in Buffalo, NY, and his grandfather ran an antique shop out of the house Brad grew up in. Brad helped with the refinishing for many years, and when he was 20 opened his own furniture store. Later he sold that store and opened an ad agency, which is still in operation after 23 years.

A few years ago, he discovered — or rather, rediscovered — the power of wood. A friend of Brad’s told him of a venture he was pursuing in Nicaragua, recovering logs “from the depths of the waters, kiln-drying and milling the finished slabs.” He wound up purchasing much of his friend’s inventory and securing new vendors from Central America, and Live Edge Slabs, LLC, was born — a joint business run

by Brad Sr. and his son in Tarpon Springs that sells slabs and custom-designed furnishings to customers all over the country.

What is a “live edge slab?” Think of it as a tree “slice” whose perimeter retains the original shape of the trunk.

Lumber that’s had its edges squared off is “dimensional,” Rob Bocik told me; Funktionhouse and Live Edge deal in both kinds.

Live edge is certainly on trend. You see it in homes and designer showrooms, restaurants and bars; a search for “live edge furniture” on Etsy turns up over 10,000 results. Brad Kent, who says his customers range in age from 27 to 54, attributes the uptick to millennial tastes: They’re not interested in the antiques he grew up with.

“Millenials don’t want hand-me-downs. They’re about keeping natural things in the house — and upcycling is important.”

Both Funktionhouse and Live Edge stress the importance of sustainable practices. Kent sources the bulk of his wood from Costa Rica, where the government “restricts the living daylights out of deforestation.” Rob and Zoe Bocik’s business model was based from the start on using “the most eco-friendly, renewably resourced, responsible wood we could find.”

But the appeal of live edge may lie in the inherent fascination of the wood itself. Each tree, each slice of wood from that tree, each piece of furniture from that slab tells its own unique story — like the stories of the craftsmen themselves.

The Funktionhouse Facebook page is alive with Rob Bocik’s enthusiastic announcements of new arrivals: Eastern red cedar, African mahogany, Moreton Bay chestnut (the latter two retrieved from the Henry Ford/ Thomas Edison estates in Ft. Myers after Hurricane Irma).

He wasn’t always this knowledgeable about trees. A former Chicagoan, he’d spent most of his career in insurance adjustments and contracting when he met Zoe, whose sister was his next-door neighbor. They had just begun to fall in love when Zoe learned she had cancer. It was his research that introduced them to the concept of “urban lumber” — recycling waste trees from urban environments.

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HOME DESIGN: FURNISHINGS up to the top of woodpiles and kick logs into the back of the truck. Their workspace was ad hoc, too; they’d saw up lumber in the backyard of their former home in St. Pete’s Old Southeast neighborhood, until they decided they needed to move their business elsewhere (and stop annoying the neighbors).

Their work spaces have evolved over the years, from a parking lot to an old KMart to a live/work arrangement in the Warehouse Arts District. At present they’re happy to be partnering with the more-than-a-centuryold Anderson Lumber, near their home on the edge of St. Pete and Gulfport. Rob mills, dries and sells his lumber there, and Zoe has a small garage studio nearby.

“This is his domain,” says Zoe during a visit to the lumberyard. “He’s house proud.”

The Funktionhouse motto — “We go from tree to table” — is embodied in two projects in particular. When artist Jane Bunker and her husband, photographer Mason Morfit, decided to build a home in Gulfport, they brought the Bociks a mango tree that had been on the property, and Zoe created a dining table from it whose location in the house corresponds to where the tree once stood. Zoe valued the connection and the project so much that she kept part

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Research is a forte of theirs. Zoe proved herself to a prospective employer at the Bill Young Marine Science Complex by learning everything in a college chemistry text — in a month. To make that first coffeetable, she read library books and watched woodworking videos, took things apart and put them back together. She taught herself to play the harp — and eventually made one. And Rob keeps on adding to his lexicon: “I come into one or two new trees every year that I haven’t heard of.”

The business grew out of what might have been desperate straits. Zoe had been working in data collection for the fire department when she became ill, prompting a decision to quit. Then eight months later, after she’d recuperated, Rob was laid off from his job.

“That was actually the catalyst for Funktionhouse,” says Zoe. The couple began posting pictures on Facebook of wood they’d found, and people started calling to ask if they could get some. “So,” says Rob, “we started cutting it up into little blocks and putting it into USPS flat rate shipping boxes and shipping it around the world.”

In the early years, before they’d established relationships with tree companies, they sourced wood by heading out to county brush sites in their pick-up; Zoe would clamber

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: Brad Kent uses a mix of pigment and epoxy to create a Live Edge Slabs “river” table.

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of the tree and made it into a table for herself and Rob. Another project offered a challenge both technical and emotional. A retired Navy captain in Belleair commissioned Zoe to create a table from a redwood that had stood in front of his childhood home in California, where his twin brother had recently died; two weeks after his death, the redwood had been struck by lightning, and the captain shipped Zoe a log from the tree to make an 11-foot table. “I couldn’t make a mistake,” recalls Zoe. “I was holding my breath.”

Funktionhouse is not taking commissions at the moment. Zoe is focusing instead on her own artistic pieces, and was recently invited to join the new Brenda McMahon Gallery in Gulfport. Meanwhile, you can browse the stunning images on their website or see the fruits of their labors in homes from here to NYC, including the “Idea House” of interior designer Michael Mastry profiled elsewhere in this issue.

As Zoe says, “We’ve sprinkled our sawdust everywhere in this town.”

Brad Kent’s Live Edge Slabs website is fully tuned in to the sensual charge of wood. “FEEL THE GRAIN” reads the invitation on its home page, glowing golden atop giant closeups of polished wooden surfaces, of tables both dimensional and live-edge.

Elsewhere on the site are page after page of Costa Rican slabs with exotic names like Monkey Pod and Parota, and a gallery of images showing designs like the “river desk,” in which powdered teal pigment and epoxy are swirled together in a frame that gets sandwiched between two halves of a slab.

When we speak over the phone, Brad is headed to Vermont. The bulk of his wood may come from Costa Rica, but he’s ever alert to sources inside the U.S. “People have these huge walnut trees that are at the end of life and starting to fall. We want those slabs!”

His passion is palpable, not just for the trees but for the tools of his trade: Ecopoxy (“environmentally friendly, high in soy, low in chemical resin!”), Odie’s Oil (“no solvents, food-safe, water and heat resistant!”), even the sandpaper his crew uses (“800-1,000 grid”). And though he’s been in business a relatively short time, he can predict the potential uses of a slab before he puts it up for sale.

“I’ll say, ‘I’d like that to be a desk.’ And if a slab comes in that’s 30 inches wide and 17 feet long, you can pretty much gather that it’s a commercial bar that’s going to buy that piece.”

And buy they have. The Flute & Dram champagne bar on St. Pete’s Beach Drive has a slab. Caddy’s on the Beach “has a bunch.” He’s also seeing more and more customers buying slabs for their kitchen islands and bathroom

Courtesy Brad Kent, Sr

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TWO FOR TREES: The Kents, junior and senior, of Live Edge Slabs.

counters.

He stresses that his Tarpon Springs HQ is “a working woodshop, not a fancy showroom.” But shopping there sounds like a lot of fun.

“We start flipping through slabs like they’re a deck of cards,” he says, keeping spray bottles of water handy to mist them down for customers. “It’s not until you wet them down with water that you know what the grain patterns will look like.” And if you’re not looking for a table, you can opt for something smaller but equally striking — a Live Edge Slabs charcuterie board.

A team of five mans the workshop: “Guys in their mid-20s who love lifting wood,” says Brad. “They’re lumberjacks.”

The location might seem a bit of a trek for those of us at a distance from Tarpon Springs, but he says many of his customers make a day of it.

“People come here from Lakeland and Naples and then have lunch on the sponge docks.”

Wood as a tourist attraction. Why not? It’s kind of magical.

Funktionhouse: 727-286-0589, funktionhouse.com.

Anderson Lumber: 666 49th St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-321-3111 andersonlumberstpete.com.

Live Edge Slabs, LLC: 526 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs, 727-409-5005, liveedgeslabs.com

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Steinway IT PLAYS ITSELF: A young fan watches the keyboard as Steinway’s Spirio system channels the playing of piano virtuosos.

Making Room For Music The ultimate in sound-making at home, from speaker to Steinway to home recording studio.

STORY BY ERIC SNIDER

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hese days, home theaters are all about the Mega-TVs — 4K, Ultra-HD, LCD, OLED, QLED — SurroundSound, soundbars and the rest. That’s cool and all, but how about just listening to some music? Surely, there are lots of us who merely want to hear Stevie or Miles or Rachmaninoff or Skynyrd and leave the television black for a while.

And it’s not just listening. It’s playing music and recording it, too. How do you go about buying a high-end loudspeaker system that sounds fantastic and also looks beautiful? What are the particulars of buying a gorgeous grand piano for your great room? How about setting up a home recording studio so you can document your guitar prowess?

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Sound sculpture

SOUNDS SURREAL: Leon’s Ente Sound Sculpture looks as if Salvador Dalí got ahold of a giant wall-unit air conditioner.

Stereo speakers aren’t just about sound anymore. Sure, stands 62 inches high and makes quite an impression in a room budget and mid-priced models are still essentially boxes — even more so when you run music through them and the with components inside, but the higher the price and qual- much-lauded sound comes pouring out. Consumers can also ity, the more exotic they can get. And visual aesthetics have opt for the somewhat smaller Kef Blade TWO, at $24,999. become an important factor. “How the speakers look in the Both versions come in gleaming all black or all white.

Argote says that color has lately been an important factor, room is a big part of the decision with our customers who are getting home installations,” says Steven Argote, a sales- as in the Neolith ($79,995 a pair) by Martin Logan. These come in vibrant red and rich blue, as well as wood grain. The person at Rick’s Electronics Boutique in downtown St. Kansas company’s Masterpiece Series of electrostatic Petersburg. “A lot of them might be using interior speakers includes four lower models, similarly designers, too.”

The first shaped, the least expensive costing $6,495 a pair.

Buying high-end loudspeakers for your Weird fact: the first electrostatic (as opposed home these days is a matter of extremes. On electrostatic speakers were made of to magnetic) speakers, produced in the 1920s, one end of the spectrum are what’s called were made of pig intestines, honed razor thin, invisible speakers. That’s where the units are pig intestines and and leafed with gold to make them conductive. installed in the wall, then covered by a paperleafed with gold.

Martin Logan’s iterations are prized for their thin layer of the actual wall material. Rick’s sonic accuracy, their beauty — and they smell a Electronics Boutique oversaw an installation lot better than their early predecessors. in Shore Acres that included placing more than For something really different, there’s Leon, a company 20 speakers by Stealth Acoustics in walls throughout the house. Project cost? About $125,000. The result? in Ann Arbor, Michigan that likes “to mix art with audio, No visual evidence of speakers whatsoever. Just sound. and design with technology,” says its president/founder, On the other end of the spectrum are speakers that are Noah Kaplan. In the event you want a speaker system effectively works of art. They come in bold colors and shapes, on your wall that looks as if Salvador Dalí got ahold and most of them are quite large. There’s an encyclopedic of a giant wall-unit air conditioner, there’s Leon’s Ente array of products that fit into this niche category, but the Sound Sculpture — a speaker array built into a wavy staff at Rick’s has some favorites — mostly because the series of slats made from Baltic Birch Plywood. It’s 74 inches wide, 52 inches high and just four inches deep. A sound quality matches or exceeds the stunning design.

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HOME DESIGN: AUDIO Grand Slam There’s a new reason to buy a grand piano other than flooded the room, the keys moved autonomously. It’s admiring how it looks in the great room or plunking worth noting that Spirio does not come with backing a child in front of it. Meet Spirio, the wireless, high- tracks; it’s purely a piano generator, and it’s only definition player piano system exclusive to Steinway, available on new Steinways. widely regarded as the maker of the finest pianos in the Jonathan says that Spirio has spurred a boost in world.

Steinway sales at his store and beyond, calling it Player pianos have been around for centuries, a “game-changer.” but it wasn’t until Spirio debuted two years ago “It’s helped bring in a whole new We went through that the music they produced was truly lifelike. buyer,” he says. “We’ve had single, Vladimir Horowitz, “The system fires at over 1,000 levels of professional, non-piano-playing men intensity, relating to volume and dynamics,” Thelonious Monk and buying $100,000 pianos equipped with more, all of them says Jonathan Hunt, manager of The Music Spirio. It’s a segment we never saw before.” startlingly present.

Gallery, a large showroom in Clearwater that You may be wondering: Isn’t this is the bay area’s exclusive Steinway dealer. what high-end stereo speakers are for?

“Spirio is so much more expressive. Older systems “Most of our buyers have very sophisticated would all play at the same volume and sound flat.” stereo systems, because they’re audiophiles I had to experience this for myself, so I stopped in searching for that sound,” Jonathan explains. “But at the store on a Friday afternoon. Jonathan walked me you can have a $2 million stereo system and it’s still over to a 6-foot-11-inch Steinway, pulled out a large coming out of a speaker. Although Spirio is digitally tablet that controls Spirio and asked what I’d like to generated, it’s the closest people can get to hear. I requested one of my favorites, jazz legend pure acoustic sound.”

Bill Evans. After a few screen taps, out poured

Steinways come in six models, ranging Evans, digitally re-created, the tone and in length from 5-foot-1-inches (priced at phrasing clearly his. We went through $71,000) to 9 feet, which will set you back Vladimir Horowitz, Thelonious $176,300. Add about $25,000 for Spirio Monk, Art Tatum and others, (all content in perpetuity is included). all of them sublimely

Because each Steinway piano is made authentic, startlingly by hand in New York City over the course of 13 months, the increased demand finds present. As the the company only making shiny black rich sound ones. White or wood-grain models can be ordered custom, but selecting a different finish adds six months to the delivery time.

The Music Gallery staff will come to interested buyers’ homes, assess the spaces available and make recommendations about instrument size and placement.

They’ll also bring along a piano template, a flat piece of heavygloss paper shaped like a piano that can be adjusted to five different sizes and easily moved around the room.

So there you have it. And remember — you can channel the piano greats via Spirio, but the Steinway’s such a gorgeous instrument that it’d be a shame not to play it, too.

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HOME DESIGN: AUDIO A Musical Refuge

Lala Mansion

You’ve been playing your guitar after long days at the office. It’s become your de-stresser, your hour or so of refuge. And darn if you haven’t gotten pretty good at it. You like what you hear, and you want others to hear it, too.

What now? It’s time for a home recording studio.

They come in all shapes and sizes and budgets, from a microphone and laptop in your bedroom that costs a couple grand, to a custom-constructed space with tons of instruments and gear — which can run up to $500K. More, if you go nuts.

Tom Morris, who has with his brother Jim owned and run Tampa Bay’s premier recording studio, Morrissound, since 1981, acts as a consultant for people looking to build home studios. First, “You have to decide what you want to use it for,” he explains.

“It runs the gamut. Are you the tech guy who loves engineering, the knobs and faders? Do you hate all REC ROOM: Don Miggs’s home commercial studio Lala Mansion in Palma Ceia.

We’re getting close. Unless you plan on doing no that and just want to push a button and record? Are singing, you’ll need at least one microphone. (Tom you planning to record just yourself, for fun? Or do you says the industry standard is a Neuman U-87, which want to turn part of your house, or your garage, into a runs about $3,000 new.) And you’ll need a microphone recording studio and bring in whole bands?”

The most common type, says Tom, is the hobbyist pre-amp that converts the analog sound to digital signal that goes into the computer. Guitar players can musician who earmarks a spare room and sets also play directly into the computer through a up a studio to fit his or her needs. “The lightweight modeling amp. To finish your vast majority of people I’ve worked with “It changed my life,” studio off, you’ll need a pair of monitor are one room, one person,” he says. And says Don Miggs of his speakers to play back your music. “It’s while occasionally he’ll help a tech head home recording studio. probably the most personal choice you’ll make who wants to program beats, most often “It’s a space I can get for your studio,” Tom says.

it’s a musician who plays an instrument,

What’s the estimated cost for this sparelost in for hours.” perhaps sings and might want to lay down room musical retreat? Tom says you can get it some digital backing tracks. done for $30,000 to $50,000.

In that scenario, you start with basic

So what’s it like when you go big? Don acoustic engineering, Tom says. You’ve got to Miggs is a professional musician, an alternativeget rid of those parallel walls, which you find in most rock singer/songwriter who also composes movie rectangular-shaped spare rooms. “Parallel walls cause horrible sound issues because the sound bounces back and TV scores. Several years ago, he and his wife, and forth and causes slapback echo,” Tom informs. The Lisa DeBartolo, bought the Palma Ceia home of Bob problem can be solved by placing a few acoustic panels Basham, one of the founders of Outback Steakhouse. at strategic angles. (Warning: don’t try this at home The property included a full-blown replica of an without expert assistance.) You can probably get this Outback. Don instantaneously saw his home studio. done for a couple thousand bucks, Tom says. There’s a He went big, but he didn’t go crazy. At first. Then company in Tampa, Acoustimac, that sells all sorts and he started accumulating more and more equipment.

Lala Mansion, as the studio is called, has become sizes, and will install them, too.

Next you’ll need a relatively new computer to set a commercial enterprise and employs staff engineers. up a digital workstation. A laptop might suffice for (Don says Boyz II Men, Candlebox and Plain White T’s small projects, but Tom recommends a Mac Pro have recorded there.) He still uses it for himself, though.

Tower — Macs are better than PCs, he says — with “It changed my life,” he says. “I worked hard to have a at last 64 gig of RAM. Equip it with Pro Tools, space that could be mine. So many people give up their industry-standard software. You no longer need a dream for their kids. My kids are allowed in the studio at mixing console or a rack of outboard gear and effects all times. The studio allows my dreams to co-exist. And it’s a space I can get lost in for several hours.” (echo, reverb, etc.). It’s all there in Pro Tools.

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Courtesy Michelle COLOR IS BACK: That’s the on-trend story in this kitchen by Michelle Miller Design.

Professional Perspectives

Three interior designers talk about the latest trends — and what’s likely to last.

STORY BY MARY LOU JANSON

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eware of trends.

That may seem counter-intuitive in a story about what’s new in the world of interior design, but it’s worth remembering. Fads can quickly fade, leaving your perfectly trendy decor looking decidedly passé.

That’s the trick of it — creating interiors that are contemporary, comfortable and reflective of your current lifestyle but that will also retain their good looks for years to come.

Today’s homeowners may be doing more homework, tuning in to HDTV for the latest decorating ideas or going on-line in search of custom doorknobs, but a designer can help pull all that research together.

BLOOMING: The Meinkes outside their home in St. Pete’s Driftwood neighborhood. Tom Kramer

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HOME DESIGN: INTERIORS Staying Power

We Are the World

Increased consciousness of the world outside the home is another trend affecting interior design.

Engineering home environments that benefit the environment or contribute to an occupant’s health and wellness are increasingly common requests, said Jaime Rogers, senior partner with the Tampa-based DOXA Design Group. Selecting building materials made from sustainable sources or incorporating air cleansing technology throughout the living areas are now part of the creative design process.

Travel is another influence, leading people to crave the same level of luxury they enjoy abroad when they return home. Think steam showers, or curtains that open or lights that automatically turn on as guests enter and exit rooms.

“Our clients are well-traveled and stay in fantastic hotels around the world. We can create those same experiences that they get from a high-end hotel,” said Rogers.

Sometimes those far-flung trips also provide entrée to local artisans whose works will become part of the home decor. Rogers connects with local artists in destinations already on her clients’ itineraries. Meetings are set up and discoveries are made. The buyers acquire original art that Rogers displays to optimally showcase the imported paintings, woven rugs or other handcrafted items.

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“Clients do have a stronger point of view today,” says Michelle Miller, principal designer of Michelle Miller Design in Madeira Beach. “But they still lean on us to create very thoughtful design that is classic and stands the test of time. We know what is coming and going, but we also know what stays.”

Whether they’re in the market for designer lines of furniture, limited edition wallpapers, imported glass light fixtures or solid core doors, clients’ wish lists are definitely growing more discerning.

“It’s very exciting to see clients really appreciating and acknowledging fine craftsmanship, such as custom millwork and quality hand-made furnishings,” said Miller. “A home that has fine architectural finishes will maintain its longevity and timelessness.”

Defining details can add dramatic impact. Tray and coffered ceilings, for instance, can ramp up an otherwise flat, featureless surface.

“Our firm specializes in creating thought-provoking statement ceilings,” said Miller. “We balance architectural elements with lighting to create the perfect harmony to add interest to a space.”

Plaster walls, too provide superior insulation and soundproofing. “There is definitely a trend toward appreciating skilled labor,” Miller observed. “As an example, we are starting to see clients return to plaster walls versus drywall. It’s a more labor-intensive process, but it’s such a higher quality finish and look.”

Italian porcelain tile on floors or shower walls is both rich-looking and resilient.

“Porcelain is a big trend due to its durability and the resemblance to natural stone,” she added. “Investment in

better-quality materials lends itself to a more upscale look.”

And the happiest trend of all?

“Color is back! It is so nice and refreshing to see color back in home décor.”

LIVING WITH ART: Jaime Rogers of DOXA Design Group helps clients tell stories through their collections.

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HOME DESIGN: INTERIORS

FEELS SO GOOD: “Texture really adds a lot of pizzazz,” says Suzan Decker Ross.

“I have lined up galleries for the client to visit while they were in South Africa. We help them to curate their collections so that they have their fingerprints throughout the house. This is their story told through the wooden bowls, beads or sculptures they bring back,” she said.

Key to any room’s composition is the lighting, which Rogers refers to as jewelry, and the rugs, which she compares to shoes.

“Ground-up or indirect lighting, rather than single-source lighting, helps to create a mood,” she said. As for floors? A 100 percent solution-dyed, acrylic yarn rug can be a significant investment, but it is one that will last and look good far longer than less expensive versions. But stick with area rugs, she advises.

“There is no wall-to-wall carpeting any more. Why pay for hardwood floors only to cover them up?” Rogers said.

Pizzazz with Purpose

Color, texture and functionality — all are coming to the forefront.

Grays continue to be a mainstay in many homes, but rich jewel tones are joining the party, according to Suzan Decker Ross, CEO of Decker Ross Interiors, Inc. in Clearwater. But be discerning before covering entire rooms in emerald, eggplant and navy blue, she cautions.

“Painting one area is fine, but don’t go crazy, especially when what is painted may cost a lot of money to replace,” she

said. “Stay neutral with all of the permanent aspects within the house.”

Today there’s even a whole different feel to the materials being employed. Texture is adding raised detailing to wall treatments; embroidery adds depth to accent pillows; and decorative patterns formed by inlays of shells, woods and gems introduce dimension to tables, cabinets, credenzas and other furnishings.

“Texture really adds a lot of pizzazz. We are even seeing texture in glass lighting fixtures that feature fused glass,” Ross said.

When it comes to bathrooms, out with the boring beiges and grays of the past and in with highly graphic geometric patterns on floors, walls and showers.

Kitchens continue to be a focal point for social gatherings as well as family meals. So it only makes sense to increase seating and accommodate all who crowd into a kitchen whenever something is cooking.

“Large islands with a cooktop stove that invites others to gather, and longer islands placed parallel to the kitchen within an open floor plan, are making it easier than ever to entertain while preparing meals,” she said.

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Adventures in Glamping Ultimate staycations await all over the state (including one on your own private island).

STORY BY MARY LOU JANSON

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hat could be better than escaping to an island resort solely occupied by you and a handpicked handful of houseguests? Or enjoying the high life from a posh treehouse perch?

How about a floating chapel? Or a climate-controlled tent at a dude ranch?

Out-there accommodations like those can be yours right here in Florida, and can be a welcome alternative to high-rise hotels crowded with conventioneers.

Granted, going off the hotel grid may mean turning away from turndown service and hoisting luggage without the help of a valet.

But what you’ll get in return is a genuine, not generic, guest experience courtesy of helpful, hands-on hosts. Those are among the attractions for the happy campers who have booked out-of-the-box overnight stays with GlampingHub.com, a leading global online booking platform for unique outdoor accommodations. Rentals range from cave dwellings and log cabins to tiny houses and train cars.

Glamping, a blend of the words glamorous and camping, is a type of travel that combines elements of a more nature-oriented experience with home-like comforts. It’s quickly gaining popularity from travelers seeking exceptional experiences. Research reported by Arizton Advisory and Intelligence reveals “the glamping market in the U.S. is projected to reach a revenue of about $1 billion by 2024.”

Among the factors fueling that growth is the increase in staycations and a growing demand for green travel choices.

Here are some select glamping adventures available in the Sunshine State.

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FLORIDA TRAVEL

OFFSHORE OASIS (opposite and above): A private isle that just feels far away.

Island Escape

If the idea of landing on an island and living in the lap of luxury is appealing, then consider renting a private offshore oasis near Marathon. A mere quartermile from shore will feel much farther away in this idyllic setting surrounded by sand, surf and sunshine.

Guests are whisked to their beachfront by boat and delivered to a private dock where they can offload all of the provisions, sun protection and personal items required for their reserved stay.

Constructed on top of a coral reef and bordered by its own moat, this luxurious living space includes an inviting pool, a first- and second-floor covered deck that wraps around the house. a spacious, open floor plan featuring lots of natural light and even a fireplace.

The three-bedroom, two-bath home can comfortably house up to eight guests.

“How many people can say they have rented an island? What a fantastic vacation for our family! The island and the landscape is incredible. At times it felt like we had a resort all to ourselves. The sea life alone

NOT-SO-ROUGHING-IT: Tent accommodations at the Westgate River Ranch Resort.

was amazing and a valuable education for our children,” according to guest comments posted to the online site.

Dude!

Tall tents constructed on raised flooring and furnished with real beds, boasting climate-controlled quarters and outfitted with a private bathroom, complete with shower, provide enough not-so-roughing-it amenities to pamper any non-camper.

Located in Lake Wales about an hour’s drive south of Orlando, the Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo ranks as the largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi.

Saturday night rodeos, horseback and swamp buggy rides, archery, horseshoes, trap and skeet shooting and fishing are just a few of the ways to live it up like a cowboy.

The 1,700-acre site is bordered by about 400,000 acres of state and federally protected wetlands. Fortunately the grounds include lots of food and beverage options, including the Westgate Smokehouse Grill, River Ranch Saloon, Dinner Hayride, and Deli at the General Store.

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FLORIDA TRAVEL

RIGHTEOUS: The former floating chapel is now a place to relax.

Heavenly Houseboat

How does a soul-soothing, righteously relaxing float aboard a houseboat sound? Soak in lovely waterfront views of the Manatee River while moored at a marina and enjoying the ambience of a former chapel.

One of two such water-buoyant buildings built in 2004, the original chapel’s capacity was 110. The stained-glass windows remain, but ceilings were raised to a height of 19 feet and the interior converted to offer comfortable quarters for up to four guests.

Two bedrooms boast queen-sized beds, plus there are two full bathrooms, each with its own shower.

Guests are within easy driving distance of Sarasota, where they can avail themselves of acclaimed restaurants, art museums and beautiful beaches. The marina also welcomes houseguests to enjoy its swimming pool, workout facility and jacuzzi. An on-board kitchen and barbecue grill located on the deck make it convenient to whip up a gourmet feast or a casual cookout.

CLIMB RIGHT UP: A rustic perch near Naples.

Take a Bough

Elevate where you stay by bunking down in this modern treehouse. Tree-climbing skills are not necessary, thanks to a flight of wooden stairs winding from the ground up to a split-level residence.

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explore Naples’ signature scenic spots, such as Vanderbilt Beach and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.

The two bedrooms and sofa bed provide ample accommodations for up to six guests. A covered deck offers lovely views of the surroundings, and a wellequipped kitchen makes mealtime a breeze among the trees.

For further details, go to glampinghub.com.

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Tina Ruggiero, Storage Innovator

First-class receiving, storage and installations arrive in the Bay area. a storage unit.

“Our clients also include gallery owners and retailers, and frequently they’ll have clients who want to see a piece of art or décor prior to installation. So I transformed a storage unit into a rather unexpected space — complete with a chaise, hand-knotted Serapi rug, tapestry and wine cooler — where the buyer can inspect their merchandise in comfort,” says Ruggiero.

Ruggiero’s creative background informs her approach to business, and her personal experiences influence her installations and deliveries; the Commercial Services team of uniformed storage “valets” are clean-cut, polite and efficient.

“If you’ve purchased custom furniture and décor, art, estate pieces or silk rugs, it’s imperative that highly trained, experienced professionals make that delivery, and that you’re comfortable having them in your home.” Adds Ruggiero, “My team of valets are gentlemen, but they just happen to know the Tina Ruggiero, Principal. difference between Baxter and Brabbu.” tanding about 5 feet tall, Tina Ruggiero, City-Wide prides itself on its meticulous receiving, principal of City-Wide Self Storage & warehousing and logistics capabilities, but those Commercial Services, is a giant. She tasks are done behind the scenes. What has big ideas and even bigger aspirations. everyone experiences is the installation, and “I have the “I want to reinvent storage and designer it must be flawless. ability to receive installations as we know them, raise the bar “There’s no day more important to an and warehouse anyon customer service, client expectations interior designer than the day of the Big thing, from pallets of and professionalism,” she says.

Reveal. This is when reputations are made Portuguese tile to artShe’s doing just that. After only a and expectations are realized, so we want work from Africa.” few months, her business already counts our designers to shine,” adds Ruggiero. among its clients the Tampa Bay area’s most Generally, installations are a pain-point for respected interior designers, builders, remodelers designers, but City-Wide Commercial Services has and home stagers. brought a much-needed resource to the design/build “I spent more than a decade renovating my home. community — and even to craftsmen, retailers and That experience taught me a lot about the design/ consumers. build process or, more specifically, what it should not “Why stop with designers and builders?” Ruggiero be like.” So Ruggiero set out to build and lead Cityasks. “I can facilitate receiving, storage and logistics Wide Commercial Services, a premier, full-service on a broad scale, so I’ve begun offering my services receiving, storage and delivery business that is helping to millworkers and cabinetmakers. If they need shortdesigners, builders and stagers throughout Florida. term storage prior to an installation, I can provide “I have the ability to receive and warehouse that. For regional or local retailers, I offer flexanything, from pallets of Portuguese tile and European warehousing and on-demand deliveries. And, there’s antiques to artwork from Africa and shipping climate-controlled self-storage for collectors of all containers. I have the tools and team to receive, but types.” more important, the appropriate place to secure and She pauses for a moment, then smiles. “But if you protect these items,” says Ruggiero. only want to store your patio furniture or Christmas Her climate-controlled warehouse is pristine, decorations, you can do that, too. We’ll just come pick complete with flowers at the entrance and art in the them up.” lobby. She’s even created a “showroom” of sorts out of SPONSORED CONTENT PRESENTED BY CITY-WIDE

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Upon entering the exclusive Grand Tasting Village at SAVOR ST. PETE, guests will stroll through two main tents offering a labyrinth of wines, bites and brews. Attendees will nosh and sip the afternoon away while relaxing in the cool breeze of Tampa Bay. For those who want to up the experience, a very limited number of VIP tickets will be available for purchase which will include the VIP Spirits Lounge experience, presented

by Publix Liquor Stores, featuring premium spirits from Bacardi, Tito’s Vodka, Casa Migos, and many more from 12 noon until 4 p.m., nestled in a private lounge setting.

For those with a wandering culinary curiosity, local and national chefs will excite guests at the Publix Aprons Cooking Stage while teaching you how to create a mélange of recipes for the upcoming holiday season. The chef lineup at the Publix Aprons Cooking School Stage for the weekend includes Celebrity Chef Todd Fischer presenting delicacies from Duda Family Farms, award-winning Executive Chef Luis Reyes with Sysco, and Publix Resident Aprons Cooking School Chefs Jim

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The Inaugural SAVOR ST. PETE Food & Wine Festival

Sip. Savor. Repeat.

SPONSORED Hendry and Anthony Logerfo dazzling your culinary senses.

The new television series, COOKING WITH ROCK STARS, will be filming two episodes at the SAVOR ST. PETE food and wine festival. Former “Bad Company” front man and solo artist Brian Howe will be cooking in front of the live audience on Saturday. On Sunday, classic rocker and ’80s legend Martha Davis (“The Motels”) will also be cooking in front of the live audience. Both cooking segments will be featured in this highly anticipated television series.

Attendees will be part of the television audience promptly at 1:30 p.m., while watching two rock legends boast their culinary skills while sharing stories of their legendary careers.

Whether you’re in search of the perfect Cab, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, or a perfectly balanced icy cold craft brew, you can sip through a vast array of wines and craft beers while learning from the experts and relaxing outdoors in the SAVOR Open-Air Lounge.

A ticket to SAVOR ST. PETE includes a complimentary collectible wine glass and stylish SAVOR ST. PETE tote bag, along with unlimited samples from some of the Bay area’s brightest & best restaurants, including a host of national food brands, specialty wines, and craft beers. Advance ticket prices are $75 for General Admission and $100 for VIP, while available. Tickets prices at the gate will increase by

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BMW’s New Rocket

The X4 M is a sports car and a sports-ute — and a blast to drive.

STORY & PHOTOS BY HOWARD WALKER

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mong the plethora of predictions made by Confucius, the fabled Chinese teacher, philosopher and life-coach, was this little-known one: It’s not possible for tall-riding SUV to drive like sports car.

Confucius obviously never drove the new BMW X4 M. Until the arrival of this latest X model, I might have agreed with the master. Nothing designed to haul rugrats and bulky appliances from Best Buy could ever be as thrilling to drive as a hot, smokin’, red-corpusculed sports car. Just too tall, too bulky, too practical.

Then along comes the 2020 X4 M, a 473-horsepower, slopeyroofed bundle of hyperactive joy that changes everything.

Blisteringly quick, able to carve curves like a slot car, it’s guaranteed to put a Julia Roberts-sized smile on your face with every press of the start button.

This is the latest creation from BMW’s M performance division.

They took the already fun-to-drive X4 coupe-bodied sport-ute and sprinkled it with a bucketload of engineering pixie dust.

Step One was to give it a clean-sheet design, twin-turbo 3.0liter in-line six engine. With the aforementioned 473 horseys and a honking 442 pound-feet of torque, this is the most potent in-line six BMW has ever created.

Not enough? Check the box for the M Competition version, and you’ll get an upgrade to a bonkers 503-horsepower.

And the transformation to M-spec doesn’t stop there. The all-wheel-drive X4 M gets BMW’s sensational M Sport active differential with its other-worldly ability to direct the engine’s torque to the rear wheel with the best grip.

Then there’s adaptive M Suspension that lets you treat every curve like the infield at Daytona. And mighty M Compound brakes with pizza-sized 15.6-inch front rotors, that will stop you with the effectiveness of throwing a ship’s anchor out the back.

Add to all this gorgeous new 20-inch alloys shod with supergrippy Michelin Pilot Sport rubberware, plus a new M Sport two-stage exhaust that could wake the dead, and this new X4 is a thriller-diller.

Drive it like you stole it and it’s just phenomenally fast, blasting off the line and hitting 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. And with its 8-speed paddle-shifter automatic from BMW’s M5 super-sedan, the X shifts gears with the immediacy of flicking on a light switch.

Assessing the handling capabilities of something like the new X4 M on Florida’s arrow-straight highways and byways is always a challenge.

So BMW kindly flew me to the Monticello Motor Club in New York’s Catskill mountains for a morning of hurling the new X4 M, and its boxy X3 M sibling, around this 3.6-mile private track. The experience was illuminating.

The ute’s ability to slice through curves at speeds way above my comfort zone, hammer down the main straight at 140mphplus, and deliver more excitement than a day at Busch Gardens, was simply sensational.

Yet on the rural roads around Monticello, the M could go back into Comfort mode, soak up blacktop lumps and bumps like Mr. Brawny on kitchen spills, and all with hardly a peep from under the hood. That’s a remarkable duality of capability.

Yes, the X4 M coupe gives up some load space compared to the square-backed X3 M. But its look is definitely sportier and, to my eyes, more in keeping with that M badge.

Of course, all this performance technology doesn’t come cheap. Our X4 M tester stickered at $74,395 — or $3,500 more than the square-back X3 M. But that’s a bargain when you think you’re getting two cars in one: high-performance sport-ute and high-performance sports car.

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In our last issue, we introduced you to top local businesses in categories from A to Z, as selected by our editorial board. Here, once more, is a directory to all those fine establishments. For information on how your business can be listed among the best of the best in our newest project, AListTampaBay.com, turn to p. 104.

ART Arts Xchange

CARS

Crown Jaguar/Land Rover

515 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-826-7211, warehouseartsdistrictstpete.org/ArtsXchange

6001 34th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33714, 877-283-6306, crownjaguar.com; 727-228-3963, landroverstpetersburg.com

CASS Contemporary

Dimmitt Rolls-Royce/Bentley

2722 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, 813-839-7135, casscontemporary.com

City-Wide Self Storage & Commercial Services

661 40th St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-350-3350, CityWideSelfStorageStPete.com

Dali Museum

1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727-823-3767, the dali.org

Dunedin Fine Art Center

1143 Michigan Blvd. , Dunedin, 727-298-3322, dfac.org

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, 813-221-2222, fmopa.org

Galleria Misto The Plaza, 100 Indian Rocks Rd. N., Suite A, Belleair Bluffs, 727-559-7767, galleriamisto.com

Gallery at Creative Pinellas 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo, 727-582-3600, creativepinellas.org

Imagine Museum

1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-300-1700, imaginemuseum.com

James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-892-4200, thejamesmuseum.org

3255 Gandy Blvd., Pinellas Park, 727-608-5768, dimmitt.com

Fields BMW Lakeland

4285 Lakeland Park Drive, Lakeland, 863-816-1234, fieldsbmwlakeland.com

Reeves Porsche/Audi

103 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, 813-936-2222, reevesimportmotorcars.com

DIAMONDS Cappello & Company

12941 Park Blvd. N., Seminole, 727-585-5700, cappellofinejewelry.com

Diamond Banc of Tampa

2202 N. Westshore Blvd. Ste. 200, Tampa, 813-367-3372, diamondbanc.com

Gold & Diamond Source

3800 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater, 727-573-9351, goldanddiamond.com

Mavilo

3410 Henderson Blvd., Ste. 300, Tampa, 813-877-8663, mavilo.com

Todd Alan Gallery

506 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941-217-4969, handwovenbands.com

MIZE Gallery

689 Dr M.L.K. Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-251-8529, @mizegallery

Morean Arts Center

719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-822-7872, moreanartscenter.org

Museum of Fine Arts

255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 727-896-2667, mfastpete.org

Syd Entel Galleries/Susan Benjamin Glass

247 Main St., Safety Harbor, 727-725-1808, sydentelgalleries.com

Tampa Museum of Art

120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa 813-274-8130, tampamuseum.org

Tempus Projects

4636 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-340-9056, tempus-projects.com

BEER

Big Storm Brewing Co.

12707 49th St., Clearwater, 727-201-4186, bigstormbrewery.com

Cigar City Brewing

3924 W. Spruce St, Tampa, 813-348-6363, cigarcitybrewing.com

EYES Belleair Opticians

100 Indian Rocks Rd. N., Belleair Bluffs, 727-584-0730, belleairopticians.com

The Optic Shop

533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-254-5050; 109 2nd St. N,, St. Petersburg, 727-822-2020 theopticshops.com

Warby Parker at Oxford Exchange

420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-981-5100, warbyparker.com/retail/tampa/oxford-exchange

FLOWERS Botanica

1713 W. Cypress St., Tampa, 813-831-0965, botanicaflorist.com

Carlson Wildwood

1488 Clearwater Largo Rd N.., Largo, 727-446-4610, carlsonwildwoodflorist.com

Posies Flower Truck

4946 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703, 678-313-6823, posiesflowertruck.com

Coppertail Brewing

The JillTed Florist

2601 East 2nd Ave., Tampa, 813-247-1500, coppertailbrewing.com

1425 S Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, 727-461-9055, thejilltedflorist.com

Cycle Brewing

The Potting Shed

Dunedin Brewery

GOLF

534 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727-320-7954, cyclebrewing.com

937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, 727-736-0606, dunedinbrewery.com

Green Bench Brewing Co.

1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-800-9836, GreenBenchBrewing.com

TBBC

1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa, 813-247-1422, tbbc.beer

3 Daughters Brewing

222 22nd St. S., St Petersburg, 727-495-6002, 3dbrewing.com

4127 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, 813-831-1969, the-pottingshed.com

Black Diamond Ranch

3125 W. Black Diamond Cir., Ste. 100, Lecanto, 352-746-3440, blackdiamondranch.com

Congo River Miniature Golf

20060 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater, 727-797-4222, congoriver.com

Golf Locker

6200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, 813-265-8999, golflocker.com

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Innisbrook Golf Resort

36750 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor, 727-942-2000, innisbrookgolfresort.com

Streamsong Golf Resort

1000 Streamsong Dr., Bowling Green, 888-294-6322, streamsongresort.com

Valspar Championship ValsparChampionship.com

HAPPY HOURS Annata/Alto Mare

300 Beach Dr. NE #128, St. Petersburg, 727-851-9582, annatawine.com

Bernini of Ybor

1702 E 7th Ave., Tampa, 813-248-0099, berniniofybor.com

Cassis

170 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, 727-827-2927, cassisstpete.com

KICKS

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa, buschgardens.com/tampa

Happy Feet Plus

Multiple locations, happyfeet.com

Tampa Bay Rowdies rowdiessoccer.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Argentine Group

111 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 813-837-8023, argentinegroup.com

Phil Graham Landscape Architecture

535 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-821-5225, philgrahamla.com

Practical Gardening Services Inc.

61 Citrus Ave., Dunedin, FL 34698, 727-797-2090

Datz

2616 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, 813-831-7000 / 180 Central Ave., St. Pete, 727-202-1182, datztampa.com

FarmTable Cucina at Locale Market

179 2nd Ave. N.. at Sundial, St. Petersburg, 727-523-6297, farmtablecucina.com

Grace

120 8th Ave., Pass-a-Grille Beach, 727-317-4770, gracestpete.com

Haven

2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa, 813-258-2233, haventampa.com

Hotel Bar

200 N. Tampa St., Tampa, 813-533-2650, hotelbartampa.com

Rococo Steak

655 2nd Ave S., St. Petersburg, 727-822-0999, rococosteak.com

Rooster & the Till

6500 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-374-8940, roosterandthetill.com

Ruth’s Chris

131 2nd Ave. N. at Sundial, St. Petersburg, 727-821-4139, ruthschris.com

Sea Salt St. Pete

183 2nd Ave. N. at Sundial, St. Petersburg, 727-873-7964, seasaltstpete.com

ICE CREAM Bo’s Ice Cream

7101 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-302-9644

Larry’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream & Gelato

6595 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-360-4259, larrysicecream.com

Lickity-Splits

941-242-2464, lickitysplitsicecream.com

Paciugo Gelato

300 Beach Dr. NE #120, St. Petersburg, 727-209-0298,paciugostpete.com

Revolution Ice Cream Co.

6701 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-513-5053, revicecream.com

Strachan’s

310 Main St., Dunedin, 727-733-3603, strachansdesserts.com

Sweet Charlie’s

1010 Central Ave. #102, St. Petersburg, 727-502-9154, sweetcharlies.com

The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops

MARINAS

Marina Pointe

4900 Bridge St., Tampa, 813-421-9148, marinapointe.com

Maximo Marina

4801 37th St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-867-1102, igy-maximomarina.com

Renaissance Vinoy Marina

501 5th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 727-824-8022

NEW DIGS

Belleview Place

275 Belleview Blvd., Belleair, 727-469-7070, belleviewplace.com

ICON Central Apartments

855 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-456-5108, iconcentralapts.com

The Sanctuary at Alexander Place

2619 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, 813-213-0212, SmithandAssociates.com

Sunset Pointe at Collany Key

1110 Pinellas Bayway, Tierra Verde, 727-865-1000, SunsetPointeFL.com

Virage Bayshore

2905 W. Julia St. , Tampa, 813-336-3460, VirageBayshore.com

OUTDOOR LIVING Decker Ross Interiors

1445 Court St., Clearwater, 727-442-9996, deckerross.com

Ethan Allen ethanallen.com

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa pinchapenny.com

Restoration Hardware

International Plaza, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste. B221, Tampa, 813-258-9062, restorationhardware.com

PETS

Dr. Aimee Burke

Sunshine Animal Hospital, 2807 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, 727-791-7242, sunshineanimal.com

Doodle Dog

Lynn Parkhurst, 727-455-9260

thehyppo.com

Pawsitively Posh Pooch

JETS

St. Petersbark

Execu Jet Charter

4751 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa, 888-635-9538, execujetcharter.com

Sheltair Aviation

4751 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa, 813-319-8000, sheltairaviation.com

VistaJet

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1425 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-892-9303, pawsitivelyposhpooch.com

2435 9th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-217-5366, stpetersbark.com

QUESADILLAS Cider Press Cafe

601 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-914-7222, ciderpresscafe.com

Lolis Mexican Cravings

8005 Benjamin Rd., Tampa, 10011 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, 3324 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa lolismexicancravings.com

Marina Cantina Tequila Bar & Grille

25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach, 727-443-1750, marinacantina.com

Red Mesa Cantina

128 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-896-8226, redmesadantina.com

Red Mesa Mercado

1100 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-954-7430, redmesamercado.com

ROOFTOP BARS

360 Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Zamora

3701 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, 727-888-4291, thehotelzamora.com

Berkeley Beach Club

109 8th Ave., St Pete Beach, berkeleybeachclub.com

The Canopy at the Birchwood Inn

340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, 727-896-1080, thebirchwood.com

Edge Rooftop Cocktail Lounge at The Epicurean 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-999-8731, epicureanhotel.com

The Hurricane Seafood Restaurant

Listening Room Festival listeningroomfestival.com

Opera Tampa operatampa.org

Palladium Chamber Players/Side Door at the Palladium mypalladium.org

St. Petersburg Opera Company

2145 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg, 727-823-2040, stpeteopera.org

VIP EXPERIENCES Innisbrook Ultra VIP Club

727-942-2000, innisbrookgolfresort.com (Mike Williams, Managing Director)

The Mahaffey/Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts

727-892-5716, themahaffey.com (Lori Belvedere, Membership Manager); Bill Edwards Foundation: 727-300-2000, themahaffey.com (Amy Miller, President)

Ruth Eckerd Hall Friends of Music

9th Ave. & Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach, 727-360-9558, thehurricane.com

727-712-2720, rutheckerdhall.com (Suzanne Delaney, CFRE, Chief Development Officer and VP of Development)

M. Bird at Armature Works

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Annual Flyaway

1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, 813-250-3725, armatureworks.com

Mole Y Abuela

1202 N. Franklin St., Tampa, 813-370-1000, moleyabuelatampa.com

813-998-3877, buccaneers.com/tickets/suites (Carey Cox, Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy)

WATCHES

Mayors Jewelers

STYLE

2223 N Westshore Blvd #165, Tampa, 813-354-8080, mayors.com

Apropos

2102 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, 813-251-8180, apropos-tampa.com

Atlas

919 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-873-3500, @atlasbodyandhome

Old Northeast Jewelers

1131 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-898-4377, oldnortheastjewelers.com (also at International Plaza)

Pasadena Jewelers

Cozette’s Boutique

South Pasadena Shopping Center, 6856 Gulfport Blvd. S., South Pasadena, 727-345-3337, pasadenajewelers.com

Greiner’s Fine Men’s Clothing

XTREME SPORTS

645 Central Ave., Suite #1, St Petersburg, 813-317-1241, cozettesboutique.com

117 E. Whiting St., Tampa, 813-226-3207, GreinersClothing.com

MISRED Outfitters

615 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-827-8310, bemisred.com

Mermosa Winery & Boutique

400 Beach Dr. NE #161, St. Petersburg,727-498-8984, mermosa.com

SaltLight Art Boutique

649 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 334-341-1035, saltlightartboutique.com

Sartorial Inc

400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, 727-290-6783, sartorialinc.com

Little Everglades Ranch

17951 Hamilton Rd, Dade City, 352-521-0134, lerevents.com

Skatepark of Tampa

4215 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, 813-621-6793, skateparkoftampa.com

Sky Dive City

4241 Sky Dive Ln., Zephyrhills, 813-783-9399, skydivecity.com

YACHTS

Marine Max St. Petersburg

6810 Gulfport Blvd., St Petersburg, 727-343-6520, marinemax.com

Seersucker Sassy

Quality Boats

White Owl Market

Tom George Yacht Group

TRAVEL

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americanconcierge.com

Belleair Bluffs Plaza, 100 Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs, 727-584-5552, bellavinowinemarket.com

801 Main St., Safety Harbor, 727-723-7277, seersuckersassy.com

683 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-235-4706, whiteowlmarket.com

American Concierge Fast Lane Travel

Oldsmar Town Center, 3980 Tampa Rd., Ste. #203, Oldsmar, 813,343-3001, fastlanetravel.com

Water 4 Mercy

727-439-4222, water4mercy.org

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244 2nd Ave. N, #420, St. Petersburg, floridaorchestra.org

17389 US 19 N., Clearwater, 727-530-1815, qualityboats.com

17116 US 19 N., Clearwater, 727-734-8707, tgyg.com

Bella Vino Wine Market Bern’s Steak House

1208 S Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-251-2421, bernssteakhouse.com

Cru Cellars

2506 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, 813-831-1117, crucellarstampa.com

Nelson Construction and Renovations

1174 Court St., Clearwater, FL, 727-596-9006, nelsonconstructionrenos.com

Total Wine & More

1720 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, 813-350-9601, totalwine.com

Vineration

info@vineration.com

The Hideaway Cafe

1756 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-892-3337, hideawaycafe.biz

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The Literary Life

Beloved figures in state and local cultural scenes for decades, Peter & Jeanne Meinke continue to create.

Tom Kramer

STORY BY MITZI GORDON PHOTOS BY TOM KRAMER

BLOOMING: The Meinkes outside their home in St. Pete’s Driftwood neighborhood.

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titled Lines from Neuchâtel. (Mathews is now a University of ime becomes elastic at the home of poet Peter Tampa professor and works as the couple’s editor.)

Meinke and his artist wife Jeanne. Moments pass During the 1970s, art galleries and LGBT-friendly spaces differently, stretched in the soft light under oaks were cropping up in Gulfport, where Peter and Jeanne and azaleas in St. Pete’s Driftwood neighborhood. would mingle with students and friends like feminist Peg Cozy nooks within their bungalow invite lingering with Rigg and artist Bob Hodgell — usually stopping at Ted the written word. Peter has his “good reading-the-paper spot,” and a tall shelf dedicated completely to poetry books, Peter’s for a snack on the way home.

Traveling under the Eckerd umbrella, they chaperand a second-floor reading balcony that overlooks flourishoned groups of students overseas, driving through Italy, ing trees. Birdsong drifts through the windows and brews Germany, France, and Switzerland. a tranquil, Floridian type of magic into Peter wound up teaching for 27 years, this quintessential writer’s residence. directing the EC Writing Workshop The couple moved into the house “How do and later serving with Eckerd faculty in 1970, a few years after coming to you become a poet?”

Florida from St. Paul, MN, where muses Meinke with a chuckle. on the Writers in Paradise Conference.

Back home, he was helping bring inPeter received his PhD from the “I’m still learning.” fluential writers like William Meredith University of Minnesota in 1965. Prior and Billy Collins to the area for workto that, he’d been drafted and served in shops and readings, bolstered by the the Army, but kept writing poems on efforts of literary critic Robert Detweiler. He and Jeanne the sly, reading Milton, Chaucer, Byron and Wordsworth.

Expecting to become a sportswriter for the newspapers, dined with James Michener at their Driftwood home when Peter initially studied journalism after leaving military ser- Michener came to Eckerd as a writer in residence.

Peter read his poetry at backyard salons hosted by exhivice, all the while tacitly aspiring to poetics. bition designer Dave Ellis and his wife Astrid at their home “How do you become a poet?” he mused with a chuckle. on Beach Drive in the Old Southeast — also frequented “I’m still learning. I was not an early bloomer.” by noted photographer Herb Snitzer and painter Carol It’s a humble statement from St. Petersburg’s former Dameron (profiled in an earlier “Where Are They Now?” Poet Laureate, who was named Florida’s Poet Laureate installment). by former Governor Rick Scott in June 2015. Peter, 86, “The ideas just spilled out,” Peter said. “All of a sudden, it has published 18 books of poems and short stories, and his seemed this was a much more interesting town. There was a work has appeared in magazines such as The New Yorker and Atlantic Monthly. His book The Piano Tuner won the 1986 Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction, and he has received two NEA Fellowships for poetry, among other awards.

It was former Eckerd College theater director Jim Carlson who originally enticed Peter and Jeanne down to the ’Burg. Rolling into town on US-19 with four young kids in a stifling-hot VW van, they cast a dubious eye on St. Pete’s used car lots and green benches, but quickly found their stride. Peter was hired as a professor at Eckerd (then known as Florida Presbyterian College), and within a few years Jeanne discovered the Driftwood home for $14,000.

At the time, Eckerd graded only on a pass-fail system, and offered robust international travel opportunities for faculty and students. It was a perfect fit.

“All these schools were growing,” Peter said. “We could see the town getting younger and younger.”

The college became the epicenter of their cultural life.

Carlson produced experimental plays by Ionesco and Brecht. Peter and Jeanne hung out at the Chattaway and made friends with Richard Mathews, who founded an independent revolutionary press called Conglomerati, gluing books together in his downtown garage. The couple published their first of many collaborations in 1974, a collection of Peter’s poetry and Jeanne’s evocative drawings WRITE HERE: Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke at his desk.

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major turning point for the ’Burg’s cultural scene: “That was an event that showed this town was ready.”

At age 60, Peter took early retirement from Eckerd to do more writing, and soon found himself traveling extensively for residencies at universities like Emory, UNCGreensboro, George Washington University, and the University of Hawaii. He also began writing an award-winning column for the Tampa Bay alternative newsweekly Creative Loafing; the columns have been collected in (so far) two volumes published by the University of Tampa Press.

He approached the mantle of Poet Laureate as “a Johnny Appleseed kind of position,” presenting readings throughout Florida at schools, churches, libraries and clubs. But performing on the road takes its toll in time, funds (the role is unsalaried) and energy.

“It’s a good thing to have done, and I think every state should have [a Poet Laureate],” Peter said. “But in my own life, I think I’ve written less because of the travel.

Ambassador duties got in the way.”

New candidates are now being reviewed, and Peter will soon pass the torch, enabling him to slow down and return to his writer’s chair at home, where notebooks crammed full of ideas await his focused attention.

“I’m looking forward to writing more,” he said. “People can write poetry in all different ways, but I’m a slow writer and I like to sit and think. I’ve got some lines and I try them lots of ways. I do a lot of rewriting — it’s the opposite of performance poetry. I’m more efficient in quieter scenes.”

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REAL ESTATE

A splendid waterfront property in Boca Grande

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he Bermuda style residence at 1720 Jose Gaspar Drive is located in Boca Grande Isles, an exclusive gated community developed in the early 1970s on the bay side of Gasparilla Island. The property overlooks Gasparilla Sound and the Gasparilla Inn golf course on the crescent formed by the northeastern end of Jose Gaspar Drive. The home is built on two lots with 180 feet of waterfront and a dock with electric boat lifts. The main house and guest house consist of 8,200 square feet.

There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms and two half bathrooms in the main house and two bedrooms with two bathrooms in the poolside guest house. Offered at $10,750,000 Contact Peter Sieglaff Gulf to Bay Sotheby’s International | 941-964-0115 | Peter.Sieglaff@sothebysrealty.com

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STRICKLAND GROUP CONTINUES T O S E L L S T. P E T E R S B U R G The Strickland Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate would like to thank our loyal clients for their continued trust and support. Because of you, we have been able to help so many with their real estate needs, and continue to drive home values up in our beloved city. From our first-time home buyers/sellers to our luxury homes buyers/sellers, the Strickland Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate remains committed to providing the same excellent service and “do whatever it takes” approach while assisting our clients through any real estate transaction. We are here for you!

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$5,200,000** $3,700,000* $3,700,000* $3,150,000 $3,150,000 $2,450,000** $2,525,000** $2,400,000* $2,450,000** $2,395,000 $2,400,000* $2,375,000** $2,395,000 $2,179,000** $2,395,000** $2,100,000 $2,375,000** $1,995,000** $2,179,000** $1,889,000** $2,100,000 $1,850,000* $1,995,000** $1,450,000

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$1,415,000 $1,889,000** $1,390,000* $1,850,000* $1,299,000 $1,450,000 $1,285,000 $1,415,000 $1,225,000 $1,390,000* $1,190,000* $1,299,000 $1,150,000 $1,285,000 $1,185,000 $1,225,000 $1,025,000 $1,190,000* $995,000 $1,150,000 $979,000** $1,185,000 $825,000* $1,025,000

4161325 19th Snell Ave NE $799,000 Isle Blvd NE #307 $995,000 1308 50thWalnut Ave NE $764,900* 3175 St NE $979,000** 10116 Blvd, $707,000* 135 Gulf 24th Ave#305 N $825,000* 1927 Ave NE $649,000 416Massachusetts 19th Ave NE $799,000 1148 Seville $625,000 1308 50thLane AveNE NE $764,900* 1346 Eden IsleBlvd, Blvd #305 NE $590,000 10116 Gulf $707,000* 4260 13thMassachusetts Lane NE $589,000* 1927 Ave NE $649,000 4901 Dover St NE $549,000* 1148 Seville Lane NE $625,000 2181346 7th Ave N #218 $525,000 Eden Isle Blvd NE $590,000 5124 Huntington St NE NE $449,900* 4260 13th Lane $589,000* 5029 Dartmouth $439,900 4901 Dover StAve NEN $549,000* 2528 N N #218 $419,000* 2183rd Ave 7th Ave $525,000

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504 Hillsborough Street, Palm Harbor 504HillsboroughStreet.com Offered at $2,298,000

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scape the day-to-day and indulge in private waterfront living from this sprawling Palm Harbor estate. Tucked away on a private road, surrounded by lush manicured nature, complete with wrap around balconies 3-bed guest house with observation loft, connected by breezeway with private entrance; and offers breathtaking views. Enter the lower level of this three-story estate to the bonus space and home theater with 90� TV. Take the elevator to all levels or stairs to the main living area and become swept away to your own West-Indies inspired panoramic waterfront view with wrap around balcony.Two-story living area has marble mantled fireplace with coffered ceilings and is adjacent to two sitting rooms/office spaces. Formal dining has calm views of front of property and is close to guest/pool bath and kitchen. Magnificent views and balcony access from kitchen will inspire while making home cooked meals. Venture up the curved staircase to the third level to find three spacious bedrooms with en-suite baths, plus there could-be 4th bedroom currently used as impressive custom closet. 4th floor of this estate consists of double door entry to master retreat. Dual French doors to the balcony over look the water, while the upper observation loft offers truly stunning views. Gaze up at the evening stars from the master retreat; or lounge by the tranquil heated, salt system pool with waterfalls and spa overlooking the water.Let this home captivate and inspire, you will love living here!

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FOLLOW YOUR DREAM, HOME.

Luxury waterfront living in St. Pete offering 7,100 sq. ft. of living space, your own private rooftop terrace, and infinity pool. $10,750,000 Leisa Erickson 727-306-BLUE

Custom new construction waterfront home located in Belleair Beach with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a brand new pool. $2,299,000 Steve Kepler 727-647-6696

North Redington Beach condo boasting 5,200 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 2 offices, media room, and swim spa. $2,150,000 Steve Kepler 727-647-6696

Custom-built Mediterranean pool home in Harbor Bluffs complete with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, office, dock, and lift. $1,975,000 Petra Will 352-207-0830

Clearwater home featuring panoramic views of Tampa Bay with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, pool, boardwalk, gym, and more! $1,600,000 Michael Wyckoff 727-642-6621

Best unit at ONE in downtown St. Pete.

Floorplan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and stunning views of Tampa Bay. $1,550,000 Paul Kalloghlian 813-404-8787

Historic Ernee Plaza located in Redington Beach. Flexible zoning allows a variety of uses.

High traffic count and visibility. $1,550,000 Michael Wyckoff 727-642-6621

One of a kind pool home in exclusive Tierra Verde featuring 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a resort-style backyard. $675,000 Carlina Sarabia 813-361-4387

Spectacular property providing a serene and peaceful oasis just 10 minutes from the vibrant lifestyle of downtown St Petersburg. $669,000 Maddy Krasne 813-785-4360

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1227 OSOWAW BLVD | SPRING HILL | $4,999,000 Scott Ferguson | 727-744-0993

418 ST ANDREWS DRIVE | BELLEAIR | $3,500,000 Scott Ferguson | 727-744-0993

1102 BEACH TRAIL | INDIAN ROCKS BEACH | $3,350,000 Scott Ferguson | 727-744-0993

5401 ALOHA DRIVE | ST PETE BEACH | $3,250,000 Alexandrea White | 813-995-1921

595 5TH AVE NE | ST PETERSBURG | $2,400,000 Sarah Howe 813-774-1999 | Don Howe 727-422-5205

17930 GULF BLVD #500 | INDIAN SHORES | $2,195,000 Tara Beheshti | 727-417-6620

1180 GULF BLVD #2206 | CLEARWATER BEACH | $2,250,000 Kerryn 727-408-4888 | Mary Ann McArthur 727-460-5906

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971 BAYSHORE DRIVE | TARPON SPRINGS | $1,599,000 Debbie Garrigan 727-434-3322 | Bridget Breland 727 421-0573

59 N PINE CIRCLE | BELLEAIR | $1,580,000 Mary Ann McArthur | 727-460-5906

2632 W PROSPECT RD | TAMPA | $1,449,000 Sheila Calistri 813-841-2000 | Rachel Haman 813-230-6887

625 ISLAND WAY | CLEARWATER | $1,395,000 Vickee Walthall | 727-282-3605

2873 ROEHAMPTON CLOSE | TARPON SPRINGS | $998,500 Mary Carroll | 727-458-5886

910 BRIGHTWATERS BLVD NE | ST PETERSBURG | $995,000 Sarah Howe 813-774-1999 | Don Howe 727-422-5205

525 APPALOOSA ROAD | TARPON SPRINGS | $849,000 Scott Ferguson | 727-744-0993

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Dania Perry

Waterfront and Luxury Home Specialist MOBILE: 727-215-2045 dania.perry@gmail.com www.DaniaPerry.com

#1 Selling Realtor in Tampa Bay

HADDON HALL PLACE – CLEARWATER, FL

NORTH REDINGTON BEACH, FL

This unforgettable 6 bedroom, 7 bath, 5,795 sqft (living area) New England style estate features grand gated entries, incredible 300 linear feet (MOL) of wrap around balconies and 1.92 acres of exquisite grounds. Majestic 22-24ft high ceilings, large bedroom suites, elegant updated kitchen, superb pool/spa, private tennis court and much more. Centrally located yet very private. Offered for $1,799,000.

Enjoying beautiful wide waterviews and located just 2 blocks from the beach, this extraordinary 5 bedroom 4.5 bath neo-contemporary waterfront delivers a dramatic living experience across its 4,746 sqft of living area. Towering 35ft-high ceilings, huge bedrooms, 2 superb master suites, deep water dock, 2 boat lifts and so much more. Offered for $1,550,000.

SUNSET DRIVE – ST. PETERSBURG

CHATEAUX DES LACS – TARPON SP, FL

This fabulous 8,228 total sqft coastal contemporary luxury residence delivers commanding 270-degree open water views across its sweeping 215ft of water frontage! All block construction, high ceilings, elegant finishes, splendid gourmet kitchen and a staggering 1,100sqft of covered waterfront balcony. Offered for $1,599,000.

Located in a fabulous private, gated enclave, this remarkable 4 bedroom, 5 bath, 5,420 sqft (living area) residence offers inspiring, luxurious finishes and beautifully manicured grounds across its striking 1.3 acres. Stunning formal and informal living areas.

Splendid guest house. Magnificent pool/spa, waterfalls, outdoor kitchen and screen enclosure. Offered for $1,125,000.

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#1 CENTURY 21 Realtor in the World For the 6th time!

Dania sold $128M+ in 2018 and over $800M since 2010

Dania Perry

Waterfront and Luxury Home Specialist MOBILE: 727-215-2045 dania.perry@gmail.com www.DaniaPerry.com

BEACHFRONT - REDINGTON BEACH, FL

BAYVIEW - TIERRA VERDE, FL

MILLION DOLLAR PRICE REDUCTION! Built in 2014 on a deep, wide beachfront lot in one of Tampa Bay’s finest beach communities, this astonishing 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath, 11,622 total sqft coastal contemporary estate with separate guest house is the pinnacle in design, craftsmanship and luxury. Top-of-the line features and finishes throughout. Offered for $6,495,000.

Taste of Olde World Florida in a fabulous private boating enclave!

Carved within a large, magically wooded lot, this incredible 8,457 total sqft 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath coastal country waterfront estate is uniquely beautiful. 1,700sqft of superbly finished covered balconies adorn this luxurious southern masterpiece and its inspiring amenities. Offered for $3,499,000.

TAMPA PALMS - TAMPA

SUNSET BEACH – TREASURE ISLE, FL

FORTUNE 500 EXECUTIVE ELEGANCE across the sweeping grounds of this extraordinary 5 Bedroom, 6.2 Bath 14,064 total sqft Luxury Estate. Mammoth 23ft-high ceilings, fabulous theater/game room, plush CEO’s Office, Grand Master Suite, stunning 55,000 cu.ft. pool deck enclosure, lavish overnight cabana.

An absolute dream. Offered for $2,450,000.

Toes in the sand in just 10 seconds! Beachfront luxury & versatility with spectacular views. Feel the sweet Gulf breezes & gentle rolling waves! Block construction home offers 4BR, 3+2 half baths as a single family, or 2-family with 2BR, 1.5BA & 2BR, 2.5BA. Entire interior has been wonderfully updated with elegant coastal contemporary themes.

Offered for $1,995,000.

Dania is Independently Ranked one of Florida's 10 Best Real Estate Agents CENTURY 21 JIM WHITE AND ASSOC. • 10645 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island,www.duPontREGISTRYtampabay.com FL 33706

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85 BELLEVIEW BLVD #705, BELLEAIR

Embrace luxury living from this 7th floor penthouse within the private Belleair Golf & Country Club. Overlooking the impeccable golf course greens, this 3-Bed/3.5Bath condo has over 3,600 sq.ft. of space with large open kitchen of granite counters/center island & panoramic views from the broad terrace & massive windows featuring automatic Hunter Douglas shades. Offered at $2,199,000 | BelleviewPlacePenthouse.com

2426 BUTTERNUT COURT, DUNEDIN

Situated on Curlew Creek in delightful Dunedin this builder’s choice ¾ acre lot is a one of a kind HGTV inspired home with luxury in every detail. A hosts dream floorplan offering 5 beds and 5 baths, media room, open concept space that overlooks the beautiful pool/spa and tranquil backyard oasis.

Offered at $1,050,000 | 2426ButternutCt.com

1634 SEABREEZE DRIVE, TARPON SPRINGS

Captivating sunsets cascading over open Gulf waters, dock with boat lift extending from the lush tropical mangroves and frolicking Florida dolphins just steps away from your very own piece of paradise. This 5-Bed/5.5- Bath home has an elevator, pool/spa, temp. controlled wine closet, home theater + ground level 1BD/1BA & two stall garage.

Offered at $1,598,000 | 1634SeabreezeDrive.com

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108 HARBOR VIEW LANE, BELLEAIR BLUFFS

This stunning five bedroom, five bath contemporary home, built in 2003 on a bluff, features peaceful waterfront views, boat dock and pool and spa. Copious windows bring the outside into the bright open plan with two living areas, study, breakfast area and kitchen with granite and stainless. Second floor master suite includes terrace, two walk-in closets and private bath. No flood insurance needed for the dwelling Offered at $3,149,000 | 108HarborViewLane.com

1031 BAY ESPLANADE, CLEARWATER BEACH

Live the Florida lifestyle! Savor an early morning sunrise over the peaceful Intracoastal Gulf waters from this West Indies inspired Clearwater home. Featuring 3-Bed/3.5-Bath with lower level 4 car garage plus two-stories of living space; this incredible home is within walking/golf cart distance the the private Carlouel Yacht Club and offers the best waterfront living. Offered at $1,725,000 | 1031BayEsplanade.com

204 PALMETTO ROAD, BELLEAIR

Charming Belleair, this 5-bed/6.5-bath home has curb appeal with well-manicured landscaping. Open floorplan showcasing unique & functional space; gourmet kitchen located in the heart of the home and master retreat. Incredible outdoor living space includes sparkling pool, covered lanai, outdoor kitchen & backyard with privacy walls and lush greenery.

Offered at $1,498,000 | 204PalmettoRoad.com

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The cast of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

SCARE TACTICS It may not feel like fall around here till, oh, January, but the Halloween spirit is in full effect — particularly in area theaters and galleries. Stageworks goes lights-out with the classic suspenser Wait Until Dark (9/27–10/13); freeFall dives into Henry James’s psychological chiller The Turn of the Screw (9/28-10/27); Hat Trick turns to Agatha Christie for And Then There Were None (10/10-20); the scary-good Roxanne Fay finds new dimensions in Shakespeare’s scariest heroine in Thrice To Mine (Studio@620, 10/2526); and Radio Theatre Project promises audio thrills in its season kickoff (Studio@620, 10/28). The musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s mordant comic fantasy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, inspiration for countless Halloween costumes, comes to the Straz 10/8-13. History can haunt; the war in Vietnam looms over a love affair in Vietgone at American Stage (10/2-11/3) and the specter of divorce undermines friendships in Dinner with Friends at Tampa Rep through 9/29. … Several of this fall’s gallery shows could be summed up as Beautiful & Bizarre, which also happens to be the title of Florida CraftArt’s exhibition (through 10/20) of figures bridging the gap between the real and surreal. At the Museum of Fine Arts, Jennifer Angus creates unsettling images using dried, exotic insects in “The Grasshopper and the Ant” and Other Stories (10/12-1/5), and at LeepaRattner Museum, Deborah Masters conjures up Spirits (10/6-1/5/20) with her huge hanging sculptures. Fears of a more earthly sort inform the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art’s Environmental Impact II (through 12/1). … Here’s a scary thought: Christmas is only three months away, and Thanksgiving is even closer. Jobsite addresses that most terrifying of annual rituals, the elementary school pageant, with Larissa FastHorse’s satire The Thanksgiving Play (10/25-11/17). But you can start shopping for the holiday of your choosing at The Studio@620’s Hauntizaar 2019 (10/19) or the Tampa Junior League Holiday Gift Show (11/1-12/31, Florida State Fairgrounds). … And here’s the scariest thing of all, for some folks: It’s awards season! The suspense is mounting among professional theaters for the Theatre Tampa Bay Awards (9/22, Metro Center); among community theaters for the Star Awards (10/13, Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo); and among just about everybody for Creative Loafing’s much-complained-about yet much-coveted Best of the Bay Awards (9/25, Mahaffey Theater).

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It’s time to SHINE once more in St. Pete, the annual festival that decks the city’s walls with murals (10/18-26). One of the artists who made his mark early in the mural game, BASK, gets his due in a retrospective at

the Morean Arts Center (10/12-26), while a pioneer of street art, the late Jean-Michel Basquiat, figures prominently in Ordinary/Extraordinary: Assemblage in Three Acts at the Tampa Museum of Art (through 11/10).

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is showing work by the quintessential street photographer Garry Winogrand through 12/31 in Women Are Beautiful. Todd Bates and Selina Roman take inspiration from roadside Americana, Bates in his photography of vintage neon signs and Roman in her eerie tableaux staged in aging motels; they’re together in Pretty Vacant at MIZE Gallery through 9/29. Painter Nathan Beard has been exploring a more verdant landscape, the wilds of Brooker Creek Preserve, where his Drawing Water exhibition runs 9/25-11/17. Meanwhile, he’s busy working as a curatorial assistant at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, where five count ‘em five fall exhibitions opened at once on 9/13 and continue through the fall.

MUSICAL GIANTS

The Florida Orchestra’s “Bigger, Bolder Beethoven” season in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth gets off to a rousing start 9/27-29 with a program featuring his Leonore Overture No. 3. The Eroica Symphony follows 10/11-13. In between, another big name in the music biz gets the nod in Revolution: Music of The Beatles — A Symphonic Experience (10/4-6). And before TFO gets ahold of ‘em, the Fab Four get a star-studded tribute concert at Ruth Eckerd on 9/24, when Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross and Mickey Dolenz pay homage to The White Album in It Was 50 Years Ago Today.

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Clearwater Jazz Holiday will bring in some big names, per usual; this year’s headliners include Boyz II Men (10/17), Trombone Shorty (10/18), Chicago (10/19) and Alison Krauss (10/20). And the pop music season as a whole is a regular cavalcade of the greats: The Who at Amalie (9/22); Elton John at the Amalie (11/4-5); Elvis Costello at the Mahaffey (11/10); and ZZ Top and Cheap Trick at the Mid Florida Amphitheatre (10/19).

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These four funny persons are guaranteed to slay. JB Smoove (10/12, Straz) has held his own with the likes of Larry David and Chris Rock, from Curb Your Enthusiasm to The Real Husbands of Hollywood to Spider-Man: Far From Home. Suzanne Westenhoefer (10/11, Tampa Theatre) was the first out Continued

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Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever ice show, Crystal, came to the Amalie last year, and it was pretty darned fantastic. Cirque’s usual daredeviltry seemed that much more death-defying with everyone wearing skates, and the story’s focus on the struggles of a young writer gave the show an affecting throughline. So I’m happy to report that the troupe is back this fall with its second skating spectacular, AXEL. The title character is again a young artist, this time part of a group of friends passionate about graphic design and live music (which bodes well for the visuals and soundtrack) in “a high-speed chase for love and self-realization.” Local note: Sarasota-based skating couple Andy Buchanan and Robin Johnstone, who were in the cast of Crystal, are returning for AXEL. Amalie Arena, Tampa, Thurs. 10/31 and Fri. 11/1 at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11/2 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 11/3 at 1 & 5 p.m., cirquedusoleil.com/AXEL. Jayden Sierra plays the title role in AXEL.

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A mural by Erik Jones from SHINE Festival 2015 at 2260 1st Ave. S. in St. Pete. lesbian in stand-up comedy, and 25 years in she’s as brashly hilarious as ever. Randy Rainbow (10/19, Mahaffey) is the genius political satirist of our time, whose video takedowns of Trump are so hysterically spot-on that even the prez probably giggles at them a little in spite of himself. RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca del Rio (10/31, Straz) might just be the perfect Halloween date; she’ll be fabulously costumed and her acerbic wit will help ward off sugar highs.

Project were models of graceful timing and good humor.

GET ACTIVE

Let’s hope the Rays are still playing when the Lightning has its home opener. The AL Wild Card Game is 10/2, and the Lightning’s first game of the season at Amalie (against the Florida Panthers) is 10/3. Meanwhile, Buccaneers fans can shake it up at a Bucs Beach Bash with Billy Jay Cyrus (cool again thanks to Lil Nas X and “Old Town Road”) and Parmalee 9/20 and 21 at TradeWinds Island Resorts. The runners among us get the chance to trot across Clearwater’s beautiful Memorial Causeway and two other bridges while raising money for a good cause in the Phil Doganiero 3 Bridge Race (10/24-25), which benefits Clearwater for Youth’s support of youth sports.

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The Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading (11/9) will be packed as always with literary bigwigs, from memoirist and fiction writer Edwige Danticat to humorist Dave Barry to kids’ favorite R.L. “Goosebumps” Stine, plus such local heroes as Paul Wilborn, Lisa Unger, and Ray Arsenault. Earlier in the season, another biggie, Salman Rushdie, speaks at Tampa Theatre (9/25), and the biggest bigwig of ‘em all, Ernest Hemingway, gets roasted in absentia by the Wordier Than Thou crew at The Studio@620 (9/27). Julie Andrews may no longer be a lady of song, but she’s still a woman of words, and witty ones at that; she’ll be joined in conversation on stage by her daughter, Emma Walton, at Ruth Eckerd on 11/13. And a gentleman who always made words sound good, the sonorous-voiced actor and all-around great guy, the late Bob Heitman, will be honored on 10/13 at Studio@620, where his performances as announcer and cast member with the Radio Theatre 94

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There’s a fest for every reason in the fall. There’s beer: the Coppertail Brewing Co. Oktoberfest on 9/21 and Oktoberfest Tampa in Curtis Hixon Park 10/11-13. There’s food: Savor St. Pete (11/2-3) is a big culinary event that’s new to St. Pete’s waterfront. There’s creativity: the Creative Clay Fest (11/9) is a celebration of original art and live music, now in its 13th year, that raises funds to support a community-minded arts center for people with disabilities. And finally,

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there’s movies. The Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (10-4/12), celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is not only a great filmfest for the LGBT community, it’s a great filmfest, period. Highlights in the lineup include retro screenings of important films in the festival’s history, like the ground-breaking documentary Tongues Untied by black gay filmmaker Marlon Riggs; an acclaimed new doc about the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus touring the deep South; and the controversial new comedy Adam about a straight guy who passes for trans to stay in the good graces of his summer crush.

PARTY FOR A CAUSE

The fall social calendar is packed with get-togethers raising funds (and fun) for good causes. Here are just a few: the Big Brothers Big Sisters Defenders of Potential Gala (9/21, Hilton Tampa Downtown); the Heels to Heal Tampa Fashion Show (9/27, Renaissance International Plaza) in support of counseling services for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence; the FARA Energy Ball (9/28, Marriott Tampa Water Street), supporting research into the degenerative neuro-muscular disorder Friedreich’s ataxia; the Dysautonomia Project Under the Umbrella Gala (10/5, Crown Mercedes Pinellas Park), aimed at educating physicians, patients and communities about disorders of the autonomic nervous system; the Planters Fall Luncheon (10/16, Opal Sands Resort, Clearwater Beach), featuring the presentation of the Lois Odence Nursing Scholarships and keynote speaker Lee Woodruff; The Broadway Ball (10/19, Straz Center), raising funds for the Straz and offering a sneak preview of Aladdin!; HUG Bold and Beautiful (11/2, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach), raising funds for Help Us Gather, a nonprofit that advocates for inclusion of people with disabilities; The Poynter Institute’s Bowtie Ball (11/2, Vinoy Renaissance), honoring Katie Couric and Norman Pearlstine and supporting the Poynter’s educational and fact-checking programs for journalists; and the Creative Pinellas Arts Annual (11/14, Creative Pinellas Galleries, Largo), a fundraiser for Pinellas County’s arts council and a chance to enjoy a group exhibition and performance by some of the county’s best artists.

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Tom Kramer’s photo of Erin Cardinal and Travis Mesman will be part of the Studio@620 exhibition.

The dance community in Tampa Bay is simmering, and this fall it comes to a full boil with The Studio@620 Dance Hall Festival, a series of social events, artist talks, lecture demonstrations, and performances by local dance artists and companies at that indispensable center of all things cultural in St. Pete, The Studio@620. The visual centerpiece will be the dynamic dance photography of Tom Kramer, whose portraits of local arts pioneers have graced the pages of dRTB. A Decade of Dance: Photographs by Tom Kramer, through 10/12; Triggered: An Evening in a Brain with RogueDance, Sat. 9/21, 8 p.m. & Sun. 9/22, 3 p.m.; Momentum Choreographers Showcase with projectALCHEMY, Sat. 9/28, 7:30 p.m. & Sun. 9/29, 3 p.m.; Mad Science by Sheila Cowley / Tom and Paula Kramer Anniversary Celebration, Thurs. 10/3, 7 p.m.; Dundu Dole African Ballet Friday, 10/4; Theatre Grottesco presented by St. Petersburg Performs, 10/10; Choreographic Lecture and Demonstration with Andee Scott, Fri. 10/11; 620 Dance Hall Finale with VYB Dance, 10/12. The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg, studio620.org.

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WOMEN OF RED AT BUCS TRAINING CAMP

1 On a rainy evening in August, nearly 1,500 female fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Women of Red — visited the indoor training facility at One Buc Place to take in the action. Devised by Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, owner and president of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation and the Glazer Family Foundation, Women of Red is designed to reach out to women who are passionate Buccaneers fans, providing them with opportunities to get up close with players and coaches and participate in drills.

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5 Darcie Glazer Kassewitz speaks to the crowd.

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1 Lee Grossbard, COO of Clearview Hotel Capital, LLC, with RenTampa GM Jim Bartholomay, Karen Bartholomay and Chris Bartholomay, sales consultant for Signature Luxury Wine & Spirits. 2 Mike Kyathfield, Informa Support Services; Jessica Rivelli, Working Women of Tampa Bay; Laura Sokolewicz, Academic Alliance in Dermatology; Maria Campos, senior catering sales executive for RenTampa; and Fabian Yepez, Prospera USA. 3 Resident artist Meclina (right) with Teddy Barber of Stonehill Innovation. 4 GM Jim Bartholomay addresses the guests.

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2 Brandon & Madison Lowe celebrate with Raiden. 3 Averie, Briana, Raiden and Isaac strike a pose. 4 Joao dons a thoughtful look with Jalen & Brie Beeks.

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On July 21 the Tampa Bay Rays walked the runway at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront with their wives and girlfriends in fashions by Jackie Z Style Co. and Bespoke & Co. Over 350 guests attended this year’s event, raising over $100,000 for the Children’s Dream Fund, which has been making dreams come true since 1981 for children with life-threatening illnesses — including the children who strutted their stuff with the players. Over the years, Rays on the Runway has raised close to $1 million for the Fund.

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1 An Oz-inspired quartet by Melissa Dolce. 2 Do Something by Frank Strunk III. 3 Fashion by Jenna Barnes. 4 Fashion by Kikimora Studio.

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The Dunedin Fine Art Center celebrated the 15th anniversary of wearable ART with a show possibly more fabulous than any that came before. Sparkly lizard people, aquatic aliens, a randy balloon man, a woman with a metal tail, wingĂŠd fairies, even an updated version of Dorothy and her mates from The Wizard of Oz walked, skipped and slithered down the runway before a capacity crowd.

Pre- and post-show parties and the new Groove-tique (where you could buy wares from participating designers) added to the fun.

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SPECIAL ART BY SPECIAL HANDS

1 On August 7, Safety Harbor’s Syd Entel Galleries hosted the 11th annual “Special Art by Special Hands,” an exhibit featuring works from Harborside Studios, The Arc Tampa Bay’s art studio servicing those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Two hundred people attended the event, and 100 percent of proceeds from the art sales benefited the artists. In lieu of ticket sales, guests were asked to consider donating art supplies to the Studios, and many did just that.

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