The Publisher’s Notes

A Time For Thanks. While this year has been rough and rocky, it is still the time of year that the temperatures dip a bit, and we reflect and give thanks. At METRO, we are grateful for all the support from our advertisers and readers. The next issue marks a mile stone for us, as we begin the 20th year of publishing Tampa Bay METRO. Now, we think that is something to celebrate!

As most of you are aware, October is breast cancer and domestic violence awareness month. METRO is a proud supporter of both of these causes. In our women’s health feature, writer Mary Lou Janson offers suggestions from two local physicians to take care of women’s heath through your 30s, 40s and 50s. It is never to late to start to take care of your most important asset — your health.

We’ve partnered with Jessica Rivelli, Founder of Working Women of Tampa Bay to highlight some pretty incredible local women in our special section — Inspiring Women in Business. From lawyers to entrepreneurs and every profession in between, take a look at these talented professionals and how they make a difference throughout the community.

In At Home, we have the pleasure of featuring a non-traditional home, a Hatteras Trawler that is home to Shaun and Shona Carcary. Over four years ago, the Tampa couple simplified their life and decided to embrace change to live on the boat. Shauna says, “The sunsets, the dolphins, the birdlife, the way of life and how happy our grandkids are here, the more we love it. It is not quantity, it’s quality.”

Discover how to transform a dark, heavy mediterranean interior to a lighter, brighter living space in METROHome Tour. Crespo Design Group was tasked with lightening the home and creating a fun place for the family to play with a newly created game room.

While the hospitality industry has been shaken, we are delighted that recovery is on the horizon. In Foodie, we feature Oak & Ola located at Armature Works. For a getaway, we were able to travel to Key West with a wonderful stay at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa.

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 Shona Carcary Susan Carnes Greg Dean Alicia Johnson Photography Dave Sandford

Enjoy,

Stephen Parag II Publisher/ Editor-in-Chief

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