Publisher’s Notes Time for a CELEBRATION.
We certainly have a lot to celebrate in the Bay Area. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the big Super Bowl LV win. The Bucs made history for being the first NFL team to ever play at their home field and win. While it was not the usual festivities and parties surrounding the game, there was plenty of fan activities at the NFL Experience, and along Tampa’s downtown Riverwalk. The Tampa Bay area is becoming quite the sports winners with the Lightning, Rays and now the Buccaneers. Museums are usually not too busy and a great place for social distancing. Be sure to visit the Tampa Museum of Art and the current exhibition featuring 60 works of the Highwaymen. The museum is offering virtual tours for groups of four or more and in-person tours for groups of 10. The exhibit runs through March 28. In METROBiz, we chatted with Wendy Garraty, Founder of Clayton Gray Home. While her online businesses has been operating for over 10 years, she recently opened a Brick-andMortar in south Tampa. The shop and online have the signature curated CGH look for home décor. In METROHome Tour, designers from McKinley Rose Interiors have created a chic coastal design with added glam for one of their satisfied clients. Be sure to checkout the new rooftop bar and restaurant, Sal Y Mar, on the 7th floor of the new co-branded Aloft and Element Hotels in Midtown Tampa. They opened to the public on Super Bowl weekend. Great place to grab a cocktail and enjoy the panoramic view. Florida is certainly open and if you need a vacation, consider a trip to the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The property is in the heart of South Beach and offers relaxation beach or poolside. This issue also features Health + Wellness. We are so proud to feature a special section with the American Heart Association with special leaders who inspire others to live a heart-healthy life. Remember to like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @tampabaymetro.
Publisher / Editor-in-Chief Stephen Parag II Publisher / Managing Editor Ronda M. Parag Executive Art Director Chad Vorbrich Contributing Writers Mary Lou Janson Contributing Photographers Foto Bohemia Brian James Gallery Tina Jackson Photography Tampa Hillsborough EDC Theresa NeSmith Photography
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