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Contents Summer 2013

MetroLife 8

The Publisher’s Notes

10 Style Red, White and Blue

12 Art Tampa Museum of Art Summer Exhibits Artist Profile: Lynn Manos

16 People Developer Chuck Prather

18 Spotlights Events, Business & Promotions

24 Scene The Bay Area Social Scene

30 B Scene Local Area Party Happenings

32 METRO Sponsored Events METRO's 8th Annual Summer With Style 16th Annual Bern's Winefest

MetroHome 36 Tour Olde World Charm, Filled With Modern Flair

42 Details Summertime Entertaining

44 Hot Properties Lakefront Living in Stillwater

MetroFamily 56 Travel Family Travel Advice

58 People Amy Lundy

60 Style Fashion Forward Kids

MetroGuide 74 Getaways Costa Rica - Pura Vida!

76 Wine Wines for Summer BBQ

78 Foodie CopperFish Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Coastal Connection at Jack Dusty

82 Latitude Unique Sightings Around Tampa Bay

Special Sections

Features 46

Summer Guide To Cool METRO has discovered 25 great activities to explore this summer. It’s a time for relaxing, recharging and discovering paradise right here in Tampa Bay. COMPILED BY RONDA M. PARAG

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62 2013 Summer Camps Guide A Variety of Camps For Summer Fun

64 Metro's Private School Directory Bay Area's Top Private Schools

69 Health + Beauty Guide Discover the Latest Trends and Products

77 Metro Dining Guide A Guide to Area Restaurants

Publisher’s Notes Relax, Your Living In Paradise.

The kids are out of school and it is the ideal time to kick back, recharge and enjoy a little family time. There are plenty of fun ways to beat the heat in METRO’s Summer Guide to Cool. It is the time to get out across the Bay area and discover the city. We’ve included 25 things, from a ferry ride to Caladesi Island to renting an eBoat to travel the Hillsborough River. We dare you to try them all! Costa Rica is a hot spot for travel and METRO discovers the beauty of the country and offers a few recommendations for lodging and activities. In Foodie, it’s time to tantalize the taste buds at two area seafood restaurants — CopperFish in Tampa and Jack Dusty in Sarasota. We’ve also started a special section that will be a part of METRO in the future — METROFamily. In this issue, we feature tips from sleep expert Shari Mezrah, who offers tips on traveling with your children, and meet “momtrepreneur” Amy Lundy who is the founder of the social activities group, Small Fry Society and producer of The Mother of All Baby Showers. Lundy didn’t find the kinds of activities and programs that she was seeking, as a new mom, when she relocated to the Tampa area, so with entrepreneur spirit created her own. While the social scene has certainly cooled a bit, there are still a few ‘must do’ events of the summer. Support the Children’s Dream Fund at the annual Rays On The Runway hosted by the Rays Wives. If you are a Rays fan, don’t miss this event on July 11, where players and wives strut the runway in the latest fashions by penelope t and Tommy Bahama. Also, rounding out July is Martinis for Moffitt on July 20 supporting Moffitt Cancer Center, and Ken Walters’ 16th Annual Celebrate Sinatra with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Straz Center and Florida Orchestra. We will see you there! Enjoy,

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Join us for an evening to remember. The 2013 FARA Energy Ball to beneﬁt the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and USF Ataxia Research Center.

Saturday, September 7th A La Carte Event Pavilion t 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, Florida Honorary Chairs: Tod and Tara Leiweke t Tampa Bay Lightning CEO Don’t miss this extraordinary event of culinary perfection, exceptional auction items and high energy live entertainment. 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction t 8:00 pm Seated Dinner and Live Auction 9:45 Live Entertainment by "The Black Honkeys" For more information: www.curefa.org/energyball or call Ava Forney at (813) 600-8179

Faded Elegance Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman

Miradas Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art Works from the Bank of America Collection On view through September 15, 2013

Cornelia Corbett Center / 120 W Gasparilla Plaza Tampa, FL 33602 / 813.274.8130 / tampamuseum.org Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman is organized by the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection is provided by Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. ABOVE LEFT Michael Eastman (American, b. 1947). Portrait, Havana, 2010. Digital C-Print. Collection of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. © Michael Eastman/Photograph courtesy Barry Friedman Ltd. RIGHT Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, b. 1942). Vendedora de Zacates / Sponge Vendor, Oaxaca, 1974 negative, printed ca. 1992. On loan from the Bank of America Collection. © Graciela Iturbide

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Red, White & Blue Beat the heat while staying cool in these fashionable red, white and blue essentials for a patriotic 4th of July or all summer long.

All Striped Top the comfy, red striped Michael Stars dress with a cut-off light washed jean jacket by Made2Fade for an easy look for travel or about town. Dress – $148, Jacket –$148, Shoe – $104. Available at Deborah Kent’s.

Light Up The Tommy Bahama white chandelier earrings will dangle and light up any outfit this season. $68. Available at Tommy Bahama.

Carry All A blue stripe tote by Tommy Bahama is the ideal size to take to the beach or carry the every day essentials. $128. Available at Tommy Bahama..

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Ease on Down the Road Either of these casual shoes are both on trend and comfortable for shopping or traveling this summer. Closed toe multicolor espadrilles by FLY London – $170, Red open toe slip-ons by Bernie Mev – $62. Available at Deborah Kent’s.

Shade and protect the eyes while attracting attention with these black and white square flower sunglasses by Prada. $495. Available at Neiman Marcus.

Anchors Away The perfect Lilly Pulitzer dress for a day at the beach or to take aboard your next cruise. $228. Available at The Pink Palm.

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Showcasing Latin America By Megan Voeller

This summer the Tampa Museum of Art showcases Latin America with two exhibitions, Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection and Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman. Miradas surveys more than 100 paintings, prints and photographs by modern Mexican artists as well as US-born artists of Mexican descent, exploring the themes and theories that unite their works. The exhibition features icons including Diego Rivera (the highly influential muralist and husband to Frida Kahlo) and Rufino Tamayo (a painter who fused Zapotec heritage with an interest in Surrealism) as well as contemporary artists including Judithe Hernandez (an influential Chicana artist based in Los Angeles) and Robert Graham (the noted bronze sculptor, who died in 2008). The exhibition gives shape to ideas that have molded modernism via Mexico — from realism to abstraction, from communal labor to motherhood — in black-and-white photographs, lithographs bursting with color, and other media. The works in Faded Elegance take a single form: large-scale photographs by St. Louis photographer Michael Eastman, who has visited Cuba several times since 1999. The stunning photographs, which measure a whopping 7-1/2 feet tall, document the interiors and exteriors of buildings on the island. In vivid color, they offer poignant glimpses of Cuba’s former prosperity and irrepressible beauty.

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Top: El Guerrero / The Warrior, 2004 Acrylic and crayon on paper © Javier Chavira On loan from the Bank of America Collection

Right: Abstract Wall, 2000 Digital C-Print, 90'' x 72 '' © Michael Eastman Photograph courtesy Barry Friedman Ltd.

Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection and Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman continues through September 15 at the Tampa Museum of Art, 120 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. Visit www.tampamuseum.org.

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Assisi #24, Lynn Manos

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Artist Profile: Lynn Manos By Megan Voeller

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Nearly every summer, artist Lynn Manos leaves her West Tampa studio and heads to Venice, Italy, for a month to be inspired by the city’s interlacing canals and boat culture. The glimmering surfaces of water and wooden curves of dinghies become the subjects of her figurative oil and acrylic paintings, pastel drawings and prints. This summer, while Manos creates new monoprints at Venice’s Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Clayton Galleries in South Tampa showcases her paintings during its annual series of group exhibitions: Hot Summer Shows I, II and III. During the steamiest time of the year, viewers may find Manos’s watery landscapes especially refreshing. “If you look at what I do, I have a view that’s on the water,” Manos explains. Both art and a connection with water come naturally. She began making art at the age of five when an encouraging aunt literally allowed Manos to draw on the walls of her home. Twenty-some years later, Manos had explored a career in fashion illustration and given birth to the

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first of three children when she decided to earn a graduate degree in printmaking. Ever since, she has made a living as a professional artist and college teacher. Residing in the Midwest for most of her life, Manos spent time around lakes and as a passenger in sailboats — hence the immersive perspective of her on-thewater paintings. A move to Florida in 1999 furthered her affection for the coast, though the subjects of her paintings are drawn from Italy and Greece rather than Tampa Bay. Five years ago, Manos began sailing herself, joining a women’s club on Davis Islands that takes to the water each week. “I’m at a point in my life when I want to keep my brain moving and my body moving,” Manos says. To learn more about Lynn Manos’ work, go to www.lynnmanos.com. Hot Summer Show II runs July 10-August 10 and Hot Summer Show III runs August 14-September 14 at Clayton Galleries, 4105 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa. For more information, call 813-831-3753 or go to www.claytongalleries.net.

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“ Our city forefathers had the insight to preserve the waterfront ...

Developer Chuck Prather Continues to Re-vitalize St. Petersburg’s Beach Drive By Ronda M. Parag

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The hippest and coolest new spot on Beach Drive is the recently opened, The Birchwood, complete with 18 guest rooms, a restaurant, Birch & Vine, on the ground floor, a Grand Ballroom and our favorite — The Canopy. Developed and co-owned by Dr. Kathy and Chuck Prather, the new gem maintains the historic exterior of the former 1920s Grayl’s Hotel with an interior that rivals boutique hotels in New York or South Beach. “The hardest part was the savings of the bones,” said Chuck Prather. “We took the place down, board by board with a hammer and saw,” Prather said. “What normally would have been a one week demolition took three months.” While the original structure was three floors, two additional floors were added including the ballroom and roof top. “Our city forefathers had the insight to preserve the waterfront for all, and I wanted to create a space to allow the public to have the opportunity to gaze out at the Vinoy basin,” said Prather.

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The spectacular roof top view is the ideal spot to relax and re-fresh with a summer cocktail. Wine and Spirits Director, Todd McNulty says the drink menu uses the freshest, local ingredients possible. Two popular favorites include the Asian Mojito made with mint, Bacardi Rum and a mixture of ginger, green tea and simple syrup, and the Strawberry Rhubarb Cooler with mulled strawberries, Hendrix Gin, rhubarb bitters and soda. Both are real thirstquenchers on a hot summer day. Prather, a proud father of seven, says that one of his favorite items on the menu is the Plantain Foster. The sweet dish is an ode to the famed Bern’s Dessert Room where Prather proposed to his wife, Kathy over the Banana’s Foster. The new hotel and restaurant created by yet another local entrepreneur continues to re-vitalize Beach Drive. “It is another chapter offering unique views and another option for dinner or a romantic stay-cation,” said Prather.

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Smith & Associates Expands with New St. Pete Offices Guests joined Smith & Associates President, Robert Glaser, along with founder Mary Smith Conover, at the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration of their new office on Fourth Street in St. Petersburg. Offices are located in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Visit www.smithandassociates.com.

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Baisden Gallery Hosts Michael Vollbracht

Jewelry Trunk Show at Deborah Kent’s Local designer, Meredith Haws returned from her European travels with new and inspired pieces that were shown at Deborah Kent’s south Tampa boutique. For the latest in summer fashions and unique designers, stop in at 2120 S. Dale Mabry. 813.259.1150 or visit www.deborahkents.com Photo: Morrow Omli, client and collector, Deborah Skyrms, owner of Deborah Kent’s, Meredith Haws, jewelry designer

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An artist reception for the accomplished artist, fashion designer, author and illustrator, Michael Vollbracht was held at the Basiden Gallery to benefit St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Anne Nelson, St. Joseph’s Hospital board member and husband, Jim attended along with numerous supporters. A portion of art sold that evening was donated to the hospital Foundation to benefit special needs children. Visit the Gallery at 442 Grand Central Ave., Tampa next to Mise en Place Restaurant & The Oxford Exchange. 813.250.1511. Photos: Jim & Anne Nelson, artist Michael Vollbracht; Janet Starkey, Jill Weinstein

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WAVZ New Fashion Accessory offers Dreams, Opportunity and Change

Each time someone purchases and wears a Wakami bracelet or necklace, it’s a chance to feel good and become “messengers of connection.” Created as a social enterprise more than 15 years ago, the Wakami brand is produced by more than 40 artisan groups in Guatemala, providing an income source to help break the cycle of poverty in rural villages. For the many women artisans, creating these bracelets allows them to provide for their families. WAVZ offers a unique selection of the unisex designs created with beads, leather, and other natural materials. WAVZ Skate + Street Boutique has quickly become the hot spot for urban lifestyle fashions with the latest and hottest brands from LA, NY and MIA. The store carries the best selection of skateboards and longboards in South Tampa. From shoes to hats, accessories and apparel, WAVZ motto is to provide “Fresh Fashions for the Concrete Culture.” Visit WAVZ Tues. - Friday, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat. 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. 3644 B Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, www.WAVZstreetwear.com

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Reeves Import Motorcars Reveals Maserati Quattroporte Car enthusiasts celebrated the new design and release of the new 2014 Maserati Quattroporte at Reeves with cocktails and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; oeuvres. The newly styled Italian sedan was the hit of the evening. To learn more about Maserati call 813.933.2811 or visit www.reevesimportmortorcars.com.

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Epicurean Hotel Tops Out Invited guests and local politicians, along with development partners Joe Collier, president Mainsail Lodging & Development and David Laxer, owner, Bern’s Steak House, celebrated the Topping Out of the Epicurean Hotel. The culinary-themed boutique hotel is scheduled to open in Dec. 2013. Photos (Clockwise): Joe Collier, president, Mainsail Lodging & Development, David Laxer, owner, Bern’s Steak House and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn Celebrate the Topping Out of the Epicurean hotel, scheduled to open in December of this year; Commissioner Ken Hagen and Mayor Bob Buckhorn sign their names to a piece of the Epicurean; Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn shows his approval of the model room at the Epicurean hotel.

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A quest to become the Guinness World Record holder for the Largest Sangria was satisfied with more than 1,022 liters or almost 35,000 ounces at Ceviche Tampa. On display was a 9 ft. Sangria pitcher that replicates the pitchers used to prepare sangria in the restaurants. More than 700 people attended the festive afternoon and a portion of the proceeds were donated to the American Red Ross tornado relief efforts in Oklahoma. Guests enjoyed quenching their thirst with the allyou-can-drink Sangria, as well as exclusive ‘How to Make Ceviche’ seminars.

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Karamu XXV: Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo celebrated its annual black tie gala with event co-chairs Heidrun and Alan Divers and honorary chair Susan Lykes Mueller, along with 440 guests, to raise over $200,000 for the zoo. The Bwana patron’s party was held at the home of Tready and Thayer Smith. The Gala celebrated its silver anniversary with Magic of the Silver Screen theme and honoring past chairs on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. | LAMPLighter’s Lights, Fashion, Hope: It was a Passport to Summer Chic as guests and the LAMPLighters celebrated 27 years and honored longtime member, Bernadette Schurr. 2013 event chairs, Cheryl Adams, Kelly Breeding, Kim Rogers and Laine Walker hosted a fashionable evening of cocktails, gourmet tastings, caricatures, auctions and more. The silent auction was filled with great items and 100 percent of the proceeds help the homeless children at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. | Heart Ball: The American Heart Association along with Heart Ball event chairs, Mark & Lori Watson greeted 400 guests and raised over $500,000 to ignite the passion to raise awareness, create compassion and understand the nation’s deadliest killer — heart disease. Recent past chairs in attendance included Bryan Glazer, Gene & Patsy McNichols and Karen & Gary Sasso. | Stepping Out Gala: A jewel of an evening was had by more than 500 guests who attended the St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Stepping Out Gala, chaired by community leaders Carl and Lyda Lindell. The Emerald-themed evening, which doubled as an honor to retiring CEO Isaac Mallah (with a video tribute to his 36 years of service), raised approximately $175,000 for the Foundation.

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Handbags & Happy Hour: Event chair Jen Carlstedt and Make-A-Wish hosted the annual shopping event filled with fabulous Handbags from great designers raising $50,000 to grant 7 wishes for local children. Special thanks to the Brad & Patricia Douglas Family Foundation at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay as the presenting sponsor. Local retail partners included Tory Burch, Macy’s Kate Spade, Kate McKenzie, The Pink Petticoat, KT Janes and Creme de la Creme. | Go Red Luncheon: The American Heart Association celebrated 10 years of raising awareness of heart disease among women with national sponsors Macy’s and Merck. Event chair, Katie Pemble, president of C1 Bank, shared her inspiring story along with a keynote address by Dr. Catherine Lynch. 10 News anchor Ginger Gadsden served as emcee. | Magnolia Ball 2013: Moffitt Cancer Center’s 2013 Magnolia Ball chaired by Barbara & Les Ryals and honorary chairs Nick and Karen Valvano raised $3.4 million at the annual black tie gala. More than 800 guests enjoyed cocktails, silent and live auctions and a rousing concert by Train. Patient Scarlett Hunt via video shared her inspiring story, care and treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center. | Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon: The 20th annual fashion show event coordinators Linda Mattos & BJ Wegman created a fun, festive and fashionable afternoon event to benefit the Women’s Auxiliary. Carolyn McMullen coordinated the fashions from Dress Barn and The Salvation Army Family Store. Oliva Schwartz and Gloria Kolka were the silent auction co-chairs, and Linda Zipkin emceed the fashion show.

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Tuxes & Tails: The Humane Society of Tampa raised more than $160,000 for homeless animals at the 11th annual black tie gala emceed by Cynthia Smoot and Russell Rhodes from Fox 13 News. The runway fashion show of celebrity models and their pets or local adoptables is aways a delight. Models included Michael Stewart, Cathy Unruh, Charley Belcher, Jenny and Lauren Albano. | Moments in Time Gala: The Tampa General Hospital Foundation held the annual gala with a License to Thrill, Which Bond are You? theme chaired by McIver Grim and Wayne Lewis with 450 guests in attendance. Over $260,000 was raised by the Foundation for its Fund for the Future. | Pride & Passion: The Tampa Museum of Art once again hosted a sold out crowd with an official kickoff to June Pride month. More than 800 guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres by Timpano Italian Chophouse and a Dessert & Coffee Lounge by Piquant Hyde Park. Strolling artists entertained the dressed to impress crowd including Greg and Leslie Minder, Bob Glaser, Rob Bowen, Stephen Gay and museum director Todd Smith. | Heart of a Champion Award Dinner: The scholarship awards recognized 66 youth athletes in the community that demonstrated what “heart” is all about. The dinner was attended by students and their families, prominent business leaders, politicians and professional athletes including Derrick Brooks and Bob Gries. Coach Randy Dagostino was honored for his achievements as the girl's volleyball coach with Berkeley Preparatory.| Storybook Ball: Madeline was the theme for the 2013 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay with guests entertained by a bucking French bulldog, Bliss Booth for photos, caricature and balloon artists and animals and entertainers from Busch Gardens. Honorary event chairs were Blake & Tate Casper, who came with Blake’s daughter McKenzie. The event raised nearly $400,000 for the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay.

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The Tides of Summer Have Turned...

School’s out, vacation is in! We know that many of you are reading this with your toes in the sand, or the ocean air lapping at your face; well, the summer scene is equally as temperate, and we are here to keep you informed of all of the Tampa Bay happenings. From the golf to greens to the deep blue sea, enjoy your summer fun. Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson may be new to Tampa but to philanthropy, he’s a pro. His inaugural Jackson in Action Celebrity Golf Classic attracted some star power to raise money to support Military Families in need. The two day event turned out celebrity guests who included, Montel Williams, NFL Hall of Famer James Lofton, Mike Alstott, singer/songwriter Matt White, Michael Clayton, Toby Hall,

and Martin Gramatica. Also seen at the 19th hole were, Blake Guthrie, Carlos Padilla, Elizabeth Funk, Gregg Williams, Jay Mize, and Rich Mize. Guests made a splash at The Florida Aquarium’s 12th Annual Sea Grapes Fine Wine and Food Festival; chaired by April Diemer, CCO at Creative Recycling Systems, LLC who was also one of the presenting sponsors. The event was held to benefit the Aquarium’s conservation and education programs. Guests sampled food from over 20 Tampa Bay Area restaurants including SideBern’s, AQUA, Irish 31 and Roy’s. There were over 140 different types of wine provided by Bern’s Fine Wine and Spirits for the guests to enjoy, while listening to the smooth

sounds of Roberto DeBourg, the upbeat music of the Frequency Band and the timeless voice of VIP entertainment, Shevonne & 8-1 Trio. Fork Fight came roaring back this year with over 400 guests who attended the soirée at the Marriott Waterside to benefit Feeding America Tampa Bay. Chefs from some of the Bay area's best restaurants served up their finest courses including Chad Johnson from SideBern’s, Ted Dorsey from Boca, Mark Heimann, The Renaissance Vinoy, Sinai Grove and Ai Nakamura from the Marriott Waterside, Marty Blitz of Mise en Place, Anna Granucci of 400 Beach Tap House, Tyson Grant of Parkshore Grill and Curtis Beebe of Pearl in the Grove.

Back at the helm this year was restaurateur Mary Ann Ferenc, who along with Audrey Grounds of Mise en Place coordinated the chefs.

Live Auction items created a furor of bidding, including the package for the new Epicurean Hotel, Bern’s and SideBern’s. General Manager of the Epicurean, Tom Haines, Finance Director, Nan Feng, and myself (full disclosure, I do work for Bern’s when I’m not ‘Scening’) doubled for two packages to raise nearly 11K! A very exciting night as nearly a million meals can now be given to needy families in Tampa Bay. Want to BScene? Email us at bscene@tampabaymetro.com. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @rsbpevents!

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METRO’s 8th Annual Summer With Style Celebration When: May 2, 2013 Where: Neiman Marcus — International Plaza Fashion, Fun and Friends were on board at METRO’s annual cocktail soirée. It was a night to mix and mingle at Neiman Marcus with fashions for summer presented on a unique runway that gave everyone a front row seat. DJ PAPI spun tunes to keep the party rockin’ and guests socializing. Elite Catering, 717 South and Hula Bay provided delicious bites, while Chocolate Pi and It’s Icing On The Cake provided sweet treats. Guests quenched their thirst with delicious METROtini’s featuring American Harvest Vodka, Stella Artois and Biliner water. A special thanks to 10 News anchors – Heather Van Nest, who was nearly ready to have baby number two, Reginald Roundtree and Jim Van Fleet who helped to raise nearly $10,000 for the Children’s Dream Fund in the auction. Photographer: Ellen Leedy

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16th Annual Bern’s Winefest When: April 19-22, 2013 Where: Bern’s Steak House, SideBern’s, and Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits The four-day event kicked off on Friday with the Gala Dinner at SideBern’s with wines from Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, En Route and Dolce. Tom Gilhooly spoke between each of the six-courses about the qualities of each wine. A fun, festive cocktail party was held on Saturday with music and specialty drinks at the Bombay Sapphire Speakeasy. Sunday’s Grand Tasting kicked off for the VIPs with Moet Hennessy 2004 Veuve Clicquot ‘La Grande Dame’ in the spectacularly decorated white and red tent. Two educational seminars provided a learning opportunity. More than 200 wines along with tantalizing bites were available to sip and savor. The wines and culinary creations were arranged by country and paired perfectly. Taking center stage in the main tent was the Dessert Bar created by Executive Pastry Chef Kim Yelvington, featuring handmade chocolates and confections made with Valrhona Chocolate. The exclusive Monday night dinner at Bern’s Steak House closed Winefest with wines from Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aine. Winefest once again benefited The Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorder Center at All Children’s Hospital, and the silent auction proceeds benefited the Bern Laxer Scholarship Fund. Photographer: Amy Pezzicara, www.pezzphoto.com

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Olde World Charm, Filled With Modern Flair. By Mary Lou Janson | Photography by Raif Fluker

When Lorna Taylor was not looking, she discovered the house of her dreams, she just did not realize it at the time. The South Tampa resident first noticed the stately, two-story house while walking her dogs through her tree-shaded neighborhood located near Bayshore Boulevard, a bustling, pedestrian-friendly linear park skirted by the shimmering waters of Tampa Bay. The business executive was struck by the Old World charm of the newly built Spanish-Mediterranean-style home highlighted by striking concrete accents and an elegant, column-framed entryway. Custom-designed for the original owners, a couple who had it built in 2000, Taylor appreciated the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architectural lines and aesthetic, and even considered putting a note in the mailbox asking to be contacted if they ever decided to sell. Time passed. Taylor wanted a larger home, and within a week of a new house search, news that the 4,338-square-foot residence was about to be listed triggered a whirlwind of events resulting in Taylor laying claim to her new home and finding a buyer for her former home, all within a 24-hour window. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved the bones of this house and the way it is set back from the street. It looked like it had been here forever but the interior had a modern sensibility with a large kitchen, bathrooms and

The stately, Spanish-style home built in 2000 blends seamlessly into the historic neighborhood.

The open space of the great room is ideal for entertaining while large enough to house a grand piano.

walk-in closets throughout,” said Taylor, president and CEO of Premier Eye Care, as well as a board member and advocate for community causes like Foundation for the Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture & the Arts, University of Tampa Trustees, Moffitt Cancer Center Physicians Group and Lion’s Eye Institute Eye Foundation. Her introductory tour of the welldesigned, four bedroom, four-and-a-half bath floor plan that includes a paneled library and covered porch overlooking a large backyard, further confirmed that this was where she wanted to live.

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Over the next 12 years, Taylor would fill the walls with museum-quality works of art ranging from Pablo Picasso, the Spanish artist and cofounder of Cubism, to such well known Tampa Bay-based artists as Dominique Labauvie and Marlene Rose, custom pieces by architects including an Alison Spear sofa and outdoor table designed on a cocktail napkin by Yann Weymouth. She’s hosted celebrations ranging from formal dinners to New Year’s Eve soirees, and collaborated with Doxa Home to create a distinctive interior design that combines clean lines and modernism with a 1940s

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French aesthetic, all set against a calming color palette. And it’s all very pet and guest friendly, an important consideration for her three rescue dogs — George, a border collie mix, Dexter, a Carolina dog, and Gracie, a Lhasa Apso mix — who enjoy relaxing on the tailored, slip-covered furniture. Among the custom changes she made, Taylor updated and created a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with a six-burner Wolf range, double Wolf ovens and a sub-zero refrigerator/freezer, essential for providing an ideal environment for professional chefs. Guests

The alluring custom light fixture was found in Germany by designer Jaime Rogers of Doxa Home, Tampa.

have been privileged to enjoy gourmet meals prepared by such nationally, and internationally, known talents as Roy Yamaguchi, Gui Alinat, BT Nyugen and Bryce Whittlesey who have been culinary contributors to the themed parties Taylor hosts for good friends, best-selling authors and acclaimed artists. After more than a decade in her dream dwelling, Taylor is now ready to turn her energies and attention to a new project that will likely begin with an empty lot, and lead to a collaboration with a respected architect who will help her to envision and create the space she now needs for her personal life and professional endeavors. “My work is demanding and my home is my place of calm and respite. I find my flow, so to speak, and get lost in the enjoyment of a project when I am renovating and playing with design,” she said. “For me, this home is complete. I really look forward to a new project.” M

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Lakefront Living in Stillwater By Ronda M. Parag

njoy country living with easy access to the entire Tampa Bay area, with this custom built home in the gated community of Stillwater. The 6 bedroom, 5 and 1 half bathroom home sits on 6.9 acres and was built by the Fechtel Company in 2004. Tranquil lake views and room to roam among the mature landscaping and sprawling lawn, allows plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. No need to worry about privacy while taking a dip in the swimming pool or relaxing in the spa. The outdoor kitchen is ideal for those summer BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the outdoor fireplace will provide plenty of warmth on a cool night. While

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the main house has 6,714 square-feet, there is a separate guest house at 551 square-feet that is ideal for a nanny or mother-in-law space complete with a Murphy Bed, bath and kitchen. Designed with a European old world charm, there are plenty of timeless details including the brick exterior, marble flooring, and custom wood work. The inside breakfast nook with brick walls creates a timeless elegance and a casual dining space, just off the kitchen. The open-style kitchen with granite countertops and custom wood cabinets has a counter bar that is perfect for the kids to do homework, or guests to watch while you

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prepare a gourmet dinner in the kitchen. The state-of-the-art appliances include Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking gas cook top, Dacor double ovens and warming drawer. Located on the first floor, the master bathroom has his and her sink areas, along with a jacuzzi style tub and view of the lake. Kids of all ages will enjoy screening the latest movie in the media room upstairs. M Located in Odessa in Hillsborough County, this property is currently offered at $2,099,000 through Smith & Associates. Contact Mary Pond & Ed Gunning at 813-839-3800 or visit www.7774stilllakes.smithandassociates.com.

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Before you pack up the car and head out of town, become a tourist right here in our own back yard. METRO’s discovered 25 great activities to explore this summer. It’s a time for relaxing, recharging and discovering the paradise right here in Tampa Bay.

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Catch a Rays Game Beat the heat inside Tropicana Field watching the Tampa Bay Rays play ball. Grab a drink, hot dog and cracker jack for a fun time watching the ‘Boys of Summer.’ Select games offer the Summer Concert Series featuring Carly Rae Jepsen on July 14 and OneRepublic on Aug. 17. 888.FAN.RAYS www.raysbaseball.com

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Ferr y to Caladesi Island A barrier island off the coast from Honeymoon Island State Park lies a beautiful unspoiled island filled with abundant wildlife, three miles of beach, and nature trails, accessible only by boat. The ferry service to Caladesi Island State Park from Honeymoon Island starts daily at 10 am, weather permitting.

Yoga in the Park Get healthy and join other fitness enthusiasts with a free yoga class every Sunday at 6 p.m in Tampaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The class is designed for all skill levels. Bring your mat and water bottle to the north side terraces and join over 100 people each week. www.tampasdowntown.com or www.yogadowntowntampa.com XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dine on the Water Tasty Sweet Treats Summers are made for ice cream, candy and memories. Find all three in Maderia Beach at the Candy Kitchen. Nostalgic for parents and kids will love all the retro candy and delicious ice cream. 727.392.6803 www.candykitchen.net

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The water views are spectacular at Hula Bay Club in Tampa. Dock and dine with a cold drink and enjoy delicious seafood, burgers or even sushi on the outside

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deck. Enjoy live music down under at Dukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Sunday pool parties in the summer. 813.837.4852 www.hulabayclub.com

Adults - $14, Children 6 - 12, $7 and under 5, free. There is an entrance fee of $8 per vehicle to enter Honeymoon Island State Park. 727.734.5623 www.floridastateparks.org /caladesiisland

Wear the Latest Surf Styles Located on Clearwater Beach, the Freaky Tiki Surf Shack has great t-shirts, flip-flops and all the fashions to be stylish at the beach. A house brand of tees and tanks are designed and produced locally with limited production of each piece. Get ‘em while they are hot! 727.466.6775 www.freaky-tiki.com XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Reward Yourself With A Spacation There is no need to travel far to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. Experience a few of the unique and custom-designed spa treatments at the Spa at The Sandpearl resort on beautiful Clearwater Beach. 727.674.4140 www.sandpearl.com

Explore Weedon Island Become one with nature in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard treking through the mangroves at Weedon Island. Sweetwater Kayaks offers paddleboard and kayak rentals everyday except

Wednesday, either hourly or 4-hour timeframes either at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Reservations are recommended. 727.570.4844 www.weedonislandpreserve.org www.sweetwaterkayaks.com

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Music Under the Stars at Skipperdome An institution in the Bay area, Skipper’s Smokehouse offers casual cuisine and a great place to hear live music outside, under the shade of the oak trees. Picnic benches provide seating and it’s a great place to hear a wide range of music from blues, reggae, rock and more. 813.971.0666 www.skippersmokehouse.com

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Take the Plunge On a Floorless Roller Coaster Roller coasters offer thrills all year long for those with a sense of adventure. Catch a a ride on Busch Garden's floorless dive coaster SheiKra where the last plunge soaks waiting SheiKra thrill seekers. www.buschgardens.com 888.800.5447

Explore on a Segway They are fun, easy to operate and move at a pace based on body movement. It’s a great way to see the sights in either downtown Tampa or St. Petersburg. The guides will also offer interesting facts and history of the area. Prices start at $55 per person. In Tampa: 813.637.9797 www.magiccarpetglide.com In St. Petersburg: 727.498.2322 www.stpetesegwaytours.com

Gain a Greater Appreciation of our Waters Discover inside the Aquarium with great exhibits and the outside water play Explore A Shore for the kids, but don’t miss the 90 minute Wild Dolphin Cruise aboard the catamaran, Bay Spirit II. View birds, sealife and hopefully a dolphin or two as you cruise on Tampa Bay. Combo Ticket – $47.95 Adult, Kids (under 12) – $38.90. Discount for ordering tickets on line. 813.273-4000 www.flaquarium.org

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Kayak at Ft. DeSoto Park Celebrating 50 years, Ft. DeSoto offers pristine, white sand beaches and is a great spot for outdoor activities including camping, fishing and kayaking. View birds, dolphins and manatees with a kayak rental from Topwater Kayak Outpost. Rentals start at $23/hour. 727.864.1991 www.unitedparkservices.com www.pinellascounty.org/park

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COOL Escape to the Ringling Museum of Art A quick drive to Sarasota reveals a day of culture at The Ringling Museum of Art with the winter residence of John and Mable Ringling – Ca’ d’Zan, worldrenowned art collection at the Museum of Art and the Circus Museum. The café offers a spot for a delicious lunch and to re-charge after exploring the 66 acres of lush grounds. Adult admission – $25, children 6 - 10 – $10. 941.358.3180 www.ringling.org

Celebrate Sunset Key West Style at Pier 60

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At Clearwater’s Pier 60 celebrate the sunset each night with an eclectic array of street performers, artists, crafters and music. Family-friendly movies are shown every Friday and Saturday night around 8:30 p.m. 727.449.1036 www.sunsetsatpier60.com

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Beat the Heat with a Movie Classic Take in a movie at historic Tampa Theatre during the Summer Classic series. From the 1975 thriller Jaws to the 1939 epic-classic Gone with the Wind, bring back memories or create new ones with the kids, with any of the timeless films. 813.274.8286 www.tampatheatre.org

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Get your Art On Enjoy the colorful glass artwork of billowy bowls to dangling chandeliers by renowned artist Dale Chihuly at the Chihuly Collection presented by Morean Arts Center in downtown St. Petersburg on Beach Drive. Other cultural museums to visit include the Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts or the Tampa Museum of Art in downtown Tampa. 727.822.7872; www.moreanartscenter.org 727.823.37678; www.thedali.org 727.896.2667; www.fine-arts.org 813.421.8380; www.tampamuseum.org

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COOL Attend A Beer Festival Named one of the “10 Great Beer Festivals in the Country” by USA Today, WaZoo’s 18th annual tropical taste explosion features 250 beers and beverages from around the world, food sampling from favorite restaurants, and live music throughout Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Tickets start at $60 and are on sale online. 813.935.8552 www.LowryParkZoo.com/Wazoo/ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Take a Chance at Hard Rock Stay up all night and take your chance on winning at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. Between the 5,000 slots and table games, there is plenty of gaming action. Enjoy nightly entertainment

in the Hard Rock Café with the iconic Beach Boys performing in concert on July 18. 1.866.502.PLAY www.seminolehardrocktampa.com

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Spend the afternoon looking at the eclectic shops along 7th Avenue and enjoy an early dinner at one of the delicious dining spots. From vintage finds at La France to custom jewelry at the Singing Stone Gallery & Studio on 19th Street, Ybor offers plenty of daytime activity. Have an early dinner at Bernini’s - with $2 Finlandia martinis and half priced pastas and entrees before 7p.m. www.ybor.com Bernini’s – 813.248.0099 www.berniniofybor.com

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Picnic in the Waterfront Curtis Hixon Park Downtown Tampa has made lots of changes and improvements over the last couple of years including the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, as part of Tampa’s expanding Riverwalk. Complete with a nearby dog run and kids playground, it’s the perfect spot to grab a sandwich or gelato at nearby Sono Café inside the Tampa Museum of Art and just chill in the park. Curtis Hixon Park – 813.274.8677 www.tampagov.net Sono Café – 813.421.8367 www.tampamuseum.org/sono-cafe/

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Explore the Hillsborough River by eBoat There is a whole new way to get out on the river in Tampa â&#x20AC;&#x201D; eBoats. The electric boats are virtually silent and easy to

operate. Perfect for a family to explore during the day or a romantic, sunset cruise in the evening. Open 7 days a

week from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Rates for a 4 hour rental starts at $45/hour. 813.767.2245, www.eboatstampa.com

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Smoke a Stogie at King Corona People watch from the sidewalk cafe and enjoy a handmade cigar at King Corona Cafe & Bar along with wine, imported beer and made-to-order sandwiches and of course, cuban offee. Feel like you are going to Havana while staying local in Ybor City. 813.241.9109 www.kingcoronacigars.com

Fun Times at the Zoo Fun for the entire family with animals, rides, shows and much more. Kids can splash around at Wallaroo Station or experience the water ride thrill on Gator Falls. Open every day from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 813.935.8552 www.LowryParkZoo.com

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Catch a Sunset at the Sandbar Located on Anna Maria Island, the Sandbar is the perfect spot for a tropical cocktail and beautiful sunset on the covered deck overlooking the white sands on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. 941.778.0444 www.groupersandwhich.com

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Contents 56 Travel Tips for Summertime Travel

58 People Mom Creates Social Scene for New Parents

60 Style For the Style-concious Parent

62 Summer Camps Guide Camps for Summer Fun

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acations should not be missed! This is the best time to spend with your family and it pays to be prepared. If you have a travel plan, you will be able to make the most out of your time together! Babies | It is beneficial to plan travel time around naps or feedings and to feed an awake baby on take-off and landing. This will help your child deal with the altitude changes. If your baby starts to cry, try blowing kisses. The air flow will cause your baby to swallow and make the altitude change easier for them to adapt to. If your baby is a lap-child, bring a pillow for added comfort. Be prepared for diaper changing. Put your baby in an overnight diaper if you are going on a long flight. This will help absorb liquid and keep baby feeling drier and happier. Don’t rely on flight attendants for assistance. They typically are not thrilled to help … and bring a trash bag for used diapers. The people on the plane will “thank you.”

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Toddlers/Older Kids | Keep them busy! Create a “Kids Pack” with goodies (books, toys, snacks) in a bag for your kids to play with on the airplane (or car travel). Let the kids pick one item at a time from the pack to play with. You can make your own “Flight Plan.” Create a family schedule in 30 minute increments for a long ride or travel time. Kids love to know a plan, so give them one. It also allows you to not have to think about “what to do next.” Map out your trip on a sheet of paper with days and times and what activities you will be doing during your trip. This visual is especially helpful for older kids (ages 6 and up). Home Sweet Home | When traveling, bring a “a piece of home” with you on your trip. Items from home help re-create your safe, secure environment wherever you go. Take along a sound soother too. This friendly “white noise” will help everyone sleep in a new environment or

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at least “drown out the sound of snoring.” Try to make bedtime consistent when you are traveling. On occasion, make a special “late night” for your kids to stay up later as a reward for good behavior. Happy Travels and Sweet Dreams. M

Shari Mezrah, is a family sleep and schedule specialist and mother of two who developed the innovative The Baby Sleeps Tonight program in 1999, and published her first book, The Baby Sleeps Tonight: Your Infant Sleeping Through the Night by 9 Weeks (Yes, Really!) in April 2010. Through her Tampa-based consulting practice, Mezrah has helped hundreds of families get their babies and toddlers on schedules and sleeping through the night. She appears as a nationally recognized expert on the syndicated talk show "Daytime," in addition to being featured on ABC, FOX, NBC and CBS. For more information, visit www.thesleepmom.com.

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Amy Lundy along with daughter, Alexandra and husband, Adam, enjoy a day in the park.

South Tampa Mom Creates Social Scene for New Parents Meet Amy Lundy | By Ronda Parag

nspired by the birth of her now nearly two and a half year old daughter, Alexandra, Amy Lundy felt there was a need for the Tampa Bay area to provide a social outlet for new and expectant parents. Finding nothing close to her vision, the former NY marketing executive and event planner, created Small Fry Society, where Lundy creates and hosts fun social and educational programs for new parents. Some of the events are for moms only, such as the Girls Night Out, but most activities involve both mom and baby. Lundy has also developed and produced The Mother of All Baby Showers, the largest baby

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shower experience for expectant and new parents in the Tampa Bay Area and expanding into Washington, DC and South Florida later this year. As a mom herself, Lundy offers these top tips for new moms-to-be: Don’t feel guilty: be flexible, open-minded, don’t be too hard on yourself and keep a sense of humor. Take naps when you can: when baby naps, the laundry can wait, you deserve the nap too! Don’t be afraid to ask for help: family, friends, babysitters, local and national resources are great resources. Amy is happily married to trusts and

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estates attorney, Adam Lusthaus, a proud mother to adorable, smart and sassy Alexandra, and a 4 year old schnauzerpoodle mix Maddy, and will soon welcome her second child, a son in August. Amy is the middle sister between brothers Michael and Matthew Lundy, who also reside in Tampa and run their own law firms. Amy is originally from South Florida, where her parents Ed and Merle (and biggest supporters) reside. M Don’t miss The Mother of All Baby Showers scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 at the Glazer Children’s Museum. For more information on the next term for Small Fry Society, visit www.smallfrysociety.com.

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Fashion Forward Kids There are a variety of products including strollers and accessories, as well as summer swimsuits and dresses, that will have your child runway ready. Party Time The bright and summer Pippin Dress will have your daughter stylin’ at the next party. The print even glows in the dark. $94. The Mom favorite Mckim sandal comes in a bitty-sized version and available in gold or pink. $68. Available at The Pink Palm or www.lillypulitzer.com.

Easy Transport Take the baby anywhere in this Groove Ultralight Stroller by Joovy that weighs just under 13 lbs and has lots of extras including oversized canopy, cup holder, storage basket and more. $189.99. Available at buybuy Baby and www.Joovy.com.

It’s In The Bag The Georgi stroller bag by Baby Cargo is both fashionable and functional with three ways to use the bag – over your shoulder, or two ways to hang on an umbrella stroller. Comes with side pocket for bottle storage and changing pad inside. $60. Available at www.Target.com.

Have Seat Will Travel Bring this portable Porta Chair by BambinOz seating solution to restaurants and any chair turns into a highchair. Adaptable from 5 months – 2 1/2 years old. $55. Available at Seedlings.

Mad For Plaid & Stripes The Tulum Swim Trunk by Ralph Lauren will look cool and preppy for a day at the beach. $45. The striped Wayler Thong flip flops will save the soles on a hot summer day. $22. Available at Macy’s, Dillard’s or www.ralphlauren.com.

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Beach Bound The fun Hold Your Horses print on this Sandy one-shoulder swim suit by Lilly Pulitzer makes pool or beach time sweet and sassy. $68. Available at The Pink Palm.

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Tampa Museum of Art Explore…Play…Discover…Express… Create. This summer Art Campers will explore a variety of styles and movements in art and participate in exciting hands-on art experiences including clay, sculpture, painting, drawing and more. Art Camp projects are based on learning the method and media of making art in the creative environment of the Tampa Museum of Art. Your child will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of art, as well as be able to develop his or her own talent for self-expression. For more information or to register please call 813-421-8373 or e-mail summercamp@tampamuseum.org.

Tampa Preparatory School Summer Programs Tampa Prep Summer Programs include Academic Courses for credit, Enrichment and Robotics Courses and Camp Terrapin, a sports and fine arts camp for students entering first through eighth grades. Learn more at www.tampaprep.org/summer. It’s a positive, meaningful, and safe way for kids to spend their summer. Visit us at 727 West Cass Street, Tampa, or call 813-251-8481.

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Hello Summer. Come play with us at Summer Art Camp June 17–August 2 for ages 6–14 Registration now underway Check out www.tampamuseum.org, or call 813.421.8373

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Academy at the Lakes Academy at the Lakes is an independent PreK3-Grade 12 college preparatory school located in north Tampa, convenient to New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Carrollwood, and Land O’Lakes. Academy offers a balanced and challenging college preparatory curriculum, a competitive athletic program, an outstanding fine arts program, foreign languages, technology instruction and a variety of co-curricular opportunities designed to encourage student exploration. Students find a warm, welcoming place where their talents and curiosities are highly valued. Call 813-909-7919 for more information or visit www.academyatthelakes.org.

Berkeley Preparatory School Berkeley Preparatory School is a coeducational, independent collegepreparatory day school for children in

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grades Pre-K – 12. Dedicated to academic excellence, character development, the arts and athletics, Berkeley’s curriculum is designed to support the talent and ambition of each student. Berkeley strives to instill a strong sense of morality, ethics and social responsibility in its students. Berkeley offers opportunities that are aimed at three enduring measures of success: the well-developed mind, the well-nourished spirit and a series of well-cultivated talents. Visit www.berkeleyprep.org or call 813-885-1673.

Cambridge Christian School Cambridge Christian School is a fully accredited independent Christian college preparatory school serving students Pre-k – 12. For over forty eight years, Cambridge Christian has partnered with parents to develop the whole child: spiritually, academically,

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artistically and physically. Our school offers state championship athletic teams, award-winning band, choral, drama and art programs, meaningful community service projects, and upon graduation, acceptance into some of the country’s finest colleges and universities. The upper school offers 11 Advanced Placement classes and an honors-based curriculum. Call 813-872-6744 ext. 228 for a priority tour or visit us at www.Cambridge-Christian.com.

Carrollwood Day School Carrollwood Day School is a private day school for students from 2-yearsold through high school. Carrollwood Day School is the first school in Florida authorized by the prestigious International Baccalaureate Organization to offer all three IB programs for students in Pre-school through high school and is the sixth

school in the U.S. to achieve this honor. CDS is known for its developmentally appropriate, challenging academic program and its innovative school-wide emphasis on character development. Visit www.carrollwooddayschool.org.

Corbett Preparatory School of IDS Founded in 1968, Corbett Preparatory School of IDS is a fully accredited, nonsectarian private school located in Tampa’s Carrollwood neighborhood. The school serves 500+ students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and offers the International Baccalaureate program of study. Teachers are endorsed in gifted education through the University of South Florida. Corbett Prep balances a dynamic, nurturing and safe learning environment with high standards and high expectations. Visit www.corbettprep.com or contact the Admissions Office at 813-961-3087.

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St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School St. John's prepares each of its students, nearly 600 boys and girls in grades K(4) through 8, for lifelong intellectual and spiritual growth by providing a superior educational experience within a nurturing Christian environment. Grounded by a commitment to spiritual and ethical values, a love of learning, and the development of strong character, our students build the foundation to grow into caring and successful adults in an ever-changing world. The core curriculum includes English language and literature, history and social studies, mathematics, physical and life sciences, Spanish and Latin, advanced technology, performing and studio arts, and physical fitness and championship interscholastic athletics. Call 813-600-4348 for more information or visit online at www.stjohnseagles.org.

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Students in the Class of 2013 College placement Million in scholarships of class offered scholarships Students have been at Shorecrest since preschool or kindergarten 3.64 Average GPA for Senior Class 87% of AP exams taken scored a 3,4 or 5 3 National Merit Finalists or Commended 11 Seniors will play college sports at MIT, Dartmouth, George Washington, Vassar, Penn, NYU, Kalamazoo, Boston University & Emory 11 Seniors earned Critics’ Choice or Superior ratings at State Thespians 9,595 Community Service hours for Class of 2013

We Believe in the Value of a Shorecrest Education

It All Adds Up! College acceptances include MIT, Penn, Dartmouth, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Colgate, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, Northwestern, Pomona College, University of Florida, USC, Vanderbilt, Vassar, and Wake Forest

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St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School At St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School, your child will experience challenging academics, exciting performing and visual arts, competitive athletics, enrichment classes, advanced technology, public speaking, foreign language, community service, religious education, and more. St. Mary’s is an independent, co-educational Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade school providing intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth. St. Mary’s highly-qualified faculty inspires students to achieve their best, developing well-rounded individuals ready for the challenges ahead. Specific character-development goals include integrity, self-discipline, self-motivation, good citizenship, friendliness, and a love of learning. Visit www.smeds.org or call 813-258-5508.

Shorecrest Preparatory School Shorecrest Preparatory School, Florida's oldest independent day school, is founded on the tradition of excellence in academics, arts, athletics, global awareness and community service. Enrolling approximately 1,000 students in Pre-school (age 3) through grade 12, Shorecrest offers a strong college preparatory program with 24 Advanced Placement courses, individualized college counseling, and a nationally acclaimed faculty. Students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and problem solvers as they are nurtured through every stage of development. “Expect the Best.” Visit www.shorecrest.org.

Tampa Day School Tampa Day School is designed to ensure success for students with ADHD, Anxiety, Dyslexia, and Learning Differences. For students in 1st-8th grade, we incorporate interactive, hands-on-learning experiences, break down large assignments into “bite-sized” steps, and provide a unique emphasis

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on study and organizational skills using a traditional curriculum. We also provide one-to-one tutoring using specialized instructional methods, for students that require additional academic support. For more information call 813-269-2100.

Tampa Preparatory School Tampa Preparatory School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, independent college preparatory school, educating students in grades 6 through 12 in downtown Tampa. Students receive unparalleled instruction from caring teachers. The challenging academic program is balanced with a broad offering of artistic and athletic offerings, including state-champion athletic teams, state-ranked chorus and community service endeavors. Upon graduation, students are placed in the finest colleges and universities in the country. For more information, call 813-251-8481 or visit www.tampaprep.org.

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Pura Vida! Escape to Costa Rica | By Ronda M. Parag

Reflect and soothe the soul in the thermo-mineral hot springs on the 500+ acre reserve, Rio Perdido.

t’s become a catch phrase for Costa Rican Culture and is embraced everywhere — on t-shirts, specialty items and in greetings or farewells — “Pura Vida.” Literally it means “Pure Life,” however, it is roughly meant to embrace the good life. Locals and tourists alike have embraced the phrase meaning “full of life” or “great going” or “this is living.” Costa Rica is a country of volcanic mountains, tropical forests and beautiful beaches bordered on the North by Nicaragua, the East by Panama, West by the Pacific Ocean and North East by the Caribbean Sea. An easy flight from the Bay area through Miami, the climate is tropical and activities abound. From relaxation on the beach to a variety of eco-tourism activities, it is easy to see why Costa Rica has become such a sought-after vacation destination. About an hour drive from the Liberia Airport, RIU Hotels & Resorts has two resorts within the beautiful Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Opened in 2009, Riu Guanacaste has a feel of old-world charm and newly opened, in November, 2012, Riu Palace offers a modern and sophisticated design. Both properties are all-inclusive resorts offering unlimited food, drinks, entertainment and programs throughout the hotels. With 528 guest rooms of clean, crisp white decor with accents of purple, each guest room has free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service, perfect for a romantic, couples’ escape. The resort has four pools, complete with a swim-up bar. From anywhere on the property, guests are never far from a crafted cocktail or delicious dining. While the resort has a main dining area offering international selections morning, noon and evening, the Riu Palace has four specialty restaurants serving Japanese, Italian, Steakhouse and Modern cuisine. Try a different cuisine each night for a unique dining experience, but make sure to get reservations, as they are extremely popular and fill up quickly. For nighttime fun there is a casino and

Top-Bottom: The brand new all-inclusive Riu Palace offers a luxury vacation in Costa Rica; soak up the sun and drinks at the new ‘swim-up’ bar; RIU Palace’s stylish lounge

night club, as well as, customary RIU evening entertainment for the entire family. While it would be easy to stay on property to enjoy the gym, volleyball, steam bath, tennis, windsurfing, kayaking and even one intro scuba lesson in the pool, Costa Rica has numerous National Parks to be explored. The Canyon Tour at Hacienda Guachipelin offers an action packed tour which includes horseback riding to the Rio Negro, tubing on class 1 & 2 rapids, lunch and Canyon Tour of zip lining in the Canopy. As someone who never zip lined — it was certainly challenging, but a thrilling experience of a lifetime. The most difficult part was scaling the mountainside to the next perch. Another day adventure might include a river boat cruise in the wildlife sanctuary of the Palo Verde National Park, where you might see crocodiles, monkeys and thousands of bird species. Be sure to plan a stop at Rio Perdido for the ultimate, luxury outdoor experience. A private 500+ acre reserve is surrounded by volcanic mountain range and a dwarf forest. Currently under construction is phase 1 of the hotel, consisting of 20 rooms that are eco-friendly and will be designed to fit into the environment with

minimal impact, and are expected to be complete by December 2014. For now, guests can enjoy spa treatments, delicious cuisine, biking and canopy experiences along with hiking trails. After a hike through the canyon, enjoy a swim in the thermo-mineral river where temperatures range from 90 - 115 degrees fahrenheit. It is both healing and soothing for the mind and body. M www.riu.com www.rioperdido.com www.swisstravelcr.com

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ummer is here and the time for backyard barbeques, picnics and grilling is upon us. For years, wine merchants and critics have espoused the virtues of Red Zinfandel as the ideal wine for grilling. While Zinfandel does pair nicely with grilled ribs, burgers and beef, the varietal is prone to high alcohol that can overly accentuate the spices in a favorite rub, brine or BBQ sauce. Whether white, rosé or red, a wine selection for summer barbequing should be fun, fresh and affordable. This summer break out of the Zinfandel rut and try these three value-oriented suggestions. Here in Tampa Bay, one of the most exciting forms of barbequing is with seafood. Charred day boat scallops, citrus

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marinated grilled gulf shrimp, charcoalgrilled slipper lobster and blackened grouper … the list for grilling seafood is almost endless. These items certainly need to be paired with a white wine, which might not be your first thought for a barbeque wine. A must try this summer comes from Napa Valley’s largest familyowned winery, the 2010 St. Supery “Dollarhide Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc ($19.95). The single vineyard from St. Supery’s prized Dollarhide Ranch is fresh, clean and bursting with flavors of ripe pink grapefruit, candied lime rind, tart pears and kissed with just a touch of new French oak, lending a hint of toastiness and creamy vanilla flavors that will pair beautifully with the slightly

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smoky flavors from the grill. If you are looking for versatility and value for your next backyard barbeque, then look no further than a dry rosé. Rosés are produced all over the world, from a vast number of grape varietals and differing styles, but one to find is the 2012 Chateau Grande Cassagne ($9.95). This dry rosé is from Costières de Nîmes, on the western edge of the Rhône Valley. The vines are planted in an ancient, dried-up riverbed and produce a structured, deeply colored rosé with red fruit flavors of wild strawberry, cherry and watermelon backed by rocky, mineral flavors. Composed of a blend of 60 percent Grenache, 35 percent Syrah and 5 percent Mourvèdre, this wine will pair with just about anything from the grill including meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables. And finally, for the main course, comes an incredible blend from Ernesto Catena’s Tikal winery in Mendoza Argentina, the 2011 Tikal “Patriota” Malbec/Bonarda ($21.95). This delicious blend of 60 percent Malbec and 40 percent Bonarda boasts an inky, glass staining, deep purple colored wine with bright, juicy raspberry and cherry flavors with hints of meaty, smoky, gaminess, cocoa and minerality. The wine has soft, silky tannins and maintains great acidity, a key component for cutting through the richness and fattiness of your favorite grilled meats. Try this affordable, delicious overachiever with chimichurri grilled flank steak, cherry barbeque pork tenderloin, Italian sausage or even smoked or jerked chicken. Be mindful of the temperature the wine is served, as the whites and rosé are best well chilled, and the reds with a light chill. Proper temperature will help maintain the freshness by not accentuating the alcohol. Hopefully these tips can help your summer of grilling be the best summer ever! M —Kevin Pelley, Certified Sommelier Wine Merchant: Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits www.bernsfinewines.com

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Escape The Ordinary

Parkshore Grill

The beautiful Armani’s Restaurant located on the 14th floor of the luxurious Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, features award-winning Northern Italian cuisine and offers breathtaking views of Tampa and the Bay from the newly renovated terrace.

Award winning contemporary cuisine from Chef Tyson Grant. Natural, hormone free, farm raised, all organic. Lunch, dinner, weekend brunch. Full liquor bar. Wine Spectator award. Voted best sidewalk dining on Beach Drive. Fine food, wind spirits. Valet parking. Reservations suggested.

2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 813.207.6800 | www.opentable.com/armanis

300 Beach Dr. N. E., St Petersburg, FL 33701 727.896.9463 | www.parkshoregrill.com

Tampa’s Pelagia Trattoria

Ocean Prime

Pelagia specializes in adding a modern twist to traditional Italian cuisine while also featuring seasonal flavors and locally sourced foods. Named to numerous national and local best restaurant lists and awarded multiple Golden Spoons, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Ocean Prime...the Modern American Supper Club. Ocean Prime showcases a large selection of prime seafood and steak, with handcrafted cocktails and world-class wines. Open for lunch and dinner daily; live piano music featured nightly.

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, Tampa 813.313.3235 | www.pelagiatrattoria.com

2205 N. West Shore Blvd., International Plaza, Tampa 813.490.5288 | www.ocean-prime.com

400 Beach Seafood & Tap House

Mise en Place LUNCH~DINNER~LOUNGE~EVENTS

Florida Trend Top 20 Restaurant. Relaxed Coastal cuisine. Lunch and Dinner daily. Weekend Sunday brunch buffet. Banquet rooms and Private dining available. Great sidewalk dining on Straub Park overlooking Vinoy Yacht Basin. Best seafood, best raw bar, best happy hour.

Modern American Dining. Cutting edge after 25 years as a Tampa Bay favorite. Chef-driven & independent with a weekly changing menu, craft cocktails & boutique wine list. Join us also at Sono Cafe at the Tampa Museum of Art or First Flight –A Wine Bar at Tampa International Airport. Serve you soon!

400 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727.896.2400 | www.400beachseafood.com

442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606 813.254.5373 | www.miseonline.com

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Fresh Concept CopperFish Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar | By Ronda M. Parag

he newest restaurant on South Howard, formerly the Samba Room, is now CopperFish, serving up fresh and delicious seafood. As part of the SoHo Hospitality Group, with owners Gordon Davis, Kevin Enderle and Michael Bleser, the entire interior was redone in a chic, modern coastal decor. The interior with weathered, brick walls and planked wood flooring appear aged, yet fresh with the classic and comfortable design pairing perfectly with the casual, seafood vibe. The large, glass windows overlooking Howard Avenue are lined

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with modern gray, hi-back booths. Already a favorite starter is grilled oysters topped with garlic, butter, parmesan and romano cheese. A combo skillet of mussels, shrimp and clams provides a seafood trio sample served with charred leek, mushrooms and tomatoes prepared on the open grill. Oyster purists will have a selection of several types to select from the raw bar. There are several salad choices including a Caesar salad, the gem house salad with baby carrots, french green beans, radish and topped with white balsamic vinaigrette,

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“we proudly support our local fishermen, farmers and ranchers” or try the spinach salad with red onion drizzled with gorgonzola bacon vinaigrette and browned bacon candied walnuts. Main entrees include a selection of sandwiches of lobster roll, soft shell crab BLT, burgers, gulf shrimp & oyster Po Boy, as well as a fried grouper sandwich with Abita “Purple Haze” beer batter, served on wheat berry toast. Other delicious entrees include crispy fish tacos, fish and chips and three steak choices of ribeye, filet or NY Strip along with Alaskan crab legs and lobster. The Black Grouper is cooked to perfection and served atop white truffle grits and braised swiss chard. The shrimp and diver scallops are also a delight served on a bed of white beech mushrooms, leek and crimson lentil ragout. Sides are extra and include a selection of baby vegetables, garlicky spinach, house fries, farro risotto, grilled asparagus and a few others. Finish dinner with either the butterscotch crème brûlée, or a shortcake of seasonal berries topped with sweet cream and vanilla ice cream. CopperFish’s menu changes by preparing and serving only the freshest and locally sourced food, taking the farm-to-table approach that has become popular with diners. A chalk board lists daily catches along with tides and water temperatures. The menu states, “we proudly support our local fishermen, farmers and ranchers.” SoHo’s newest restaurant, CopperFish, just might be the coolest new place to try for the latest seafood this summer. M 1502 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606 813.251.6789 www.CopperfishTampa.com

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Sail Pavilion

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Located on the RiverWalk, Sail Pavilion is Tampa’s only 360degree waterfront bar. The pet-friendly Sail Pavilion features a Beer Garden and live music on weekends. Mention this ad for a 10 percent discount.

Ceviche is a unique restaurant where the flare and flavors of Spain are carefully fused together to create a unique dining and entertainment experience. Live entertainment, table side preparation of sangria and over one hundred tapas for sharing makes Ceviche one of a kind.

333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602 813.373.1193 | www.tampaconventioncenter.com

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It’s Icing on the Cake

717 South

Introducing the Dessert Room at It’s Icing on the Cake. Serving delicious confectionary creations, coffees and teas. Come and enjoy new tastes and a new experience. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 5pm. Located in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg.

Authentic Italian entrée’s and Pacific Rim dishes. Chic atmosphere with a comfortable feel. Enjoy “Award Winning” fresh Seafood, Steaks & Pastas. Expansive Wine List and Martini’s from around the world. Lunch & Dinner 7 Days/Week. Private dining rooms. Free Parking. Reservations Accepted.

2435 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 727.827.2913 | www.itsicingonthecake.com

717 S. Howard Ave. (SoHo), Tampa 813.250.1661 | www.717south.com

The Capital Grille

Hula Bay Club Waterfront Bar & Grill

You are cordially invited to join The Capital Grille for an evening of relaxed elegance and exceptional cuisine. Enjoy their signature dry aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning list of more than 350 wines, served to you by a gracious, knowledgeable staff who anticipate your every need.

Aloha! Cold Libations, Signature Seafood Dishes and Heavenly Waterfront views. The colorful bar and grill and eclectic menu offers good food and company in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy live music and Sunday pool parties. Open for lunch and dinner.

2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607 813.830.9433 | www.thecapitalgrille.com

5210 W. Tyson Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611 813.837.4852 | www.hulabayclub.com

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Coastal Connection Coastal Cuisine & Crafted Cocktails at Jack Dusty | By Ronda M. Parag

motto to live by — ‘will travel for good food.’ An easy drive and quick trip to Sarasota will deliver with a delicious and satisfying dining experience at the new Jack Dusty — Coastal Cuisine & Crafted Cocktails restaurant. Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, the new seafood concept, lounge and marketplace opened in January. The name, Jack Dusty refers to an 18th century short-hand term for the naval store clerk

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whose responsibilities included doling out daily rum to the sailors and maintaining the ship’s inventory supply. The casual, yet elegantly contemporary décor of beige, creams and splashes of turquoise, draws inspiration from Sarasota’s artistic community while reflecting coastal sensibilities. The floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural sunshine and offer vast views of the bay and marina. In keeping with a casual vibe, the placemats are

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hand-stamped, the dinnerware is handpainted pottery and whimsy flatware is designed with fin and fish tails. The hearty, brown bread is brought to the table inside a tin can rather than a traditional bread basket. The menu offers a wide selection of locally sourced seafood at the Raw Bar. A sampling of lobster, clams, oysters, shrimp, crab, and ceviche on the Seafood Platter serves as a great starter. Other appetizers include a Grouper or Crab Cake and Crab and Fried Green Tomatoes with a charred tomato vinaigrette. Entrees are divided By Land and By Sea with only the freshest seafood available as well as Jack’s Catch sourced daily. Land lovers have an option of chicken, pork or several steaks. Specialties include a Blackened Grouper Etouffee or Crab and Clam Boil served with season crabs, clams, shrimp, mussels, andouille, potatoes and corn. Finish with a delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding or Seasonal Fruit Shortcake served in a mason-type jar. Enjoy a cocktail in the lounge or on the outside deck with a fire feature that glows into the evening and offers warmth on a cool evening. Hand-crafted cocktails created by top mixologists offer unique combinations including a favorite — Jack Tar’s Apple made with aged bourbon, apple jack, maple syrup and coffee liqueur, or Tidewrack Martini created with herb infused vodka, dry sherry, Cointreau and Kümmel, and herb-vermouth olives. Locals and outside guests are welcomed to dine at Jack Dusty creating a sense of camaraderie and community as Sarasota’s newest hot spot. M Open seven days a week. Complimentary valet parking is available. Call 941.309.2266 or visit www.jackdusty.com or www.ritzcarlton.com/sarasota.

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Best Seat in the House 27.623876, -82.708886 +27째 37' 25.95", -82째 42' 31.99"

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The setting sun signals the end of another day in paradise at Fort DeSoto Park in Tierra Verde. M