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Contents October | November 2013

MetroLife 8

The Publisher’s Notes

10 Drive The 2014 Maserati Quattroporte

12 Event Pavilion XXVIII

14 Eats Enjoy Arts and Tastes Festival

16 Arts Tampa Museum of Art, Fragile Waters

18 Spotlights

Events, Business & Promotions

24 Scene The Bay Area Social Scene

30 Snap Snapshot of FARA Energy Ball

32 METRO Sponsored Event CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture

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MetroHome 34 Tour The Art of Letting Go

39 Details Autumn Adornments

40 Hot Properties Grand Living in South Tampa

MetroFamily 58 People Meet Rosie Pope

60 Inspirations Creating Birthday Magic

MetroGuide 74 Getaways Ocean Key Resort & Spa, Key West

76 Weekender

Features

The Inn on Fifth, Naples

78 Wine

Toast the Season with a Bottle of Ferrari

Spirit of Nature A fashion photo essay inspired by the sea, the moon and the sky

82 Latitude Unique Sightings Around Tampa Bay

BY SHANNON KIRSTEN COUCH

A Healthier You

Special Sections

Women's Health — nutrition, exercise & prevention

66 Metro's Private School Directory

BY MARY LOU JANSON

Bay Area's Top Private Schools

71 Health + Beauty Guide Discover the Latest Trends and Products

On The Cover

79 Metro Dining Guide

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON KIRSTEN COUCH | MODEL: ORSOLYA

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Publisher’s Notes The Fall season is in full gear and METRO has been out and about at numerous charitable events. There are so many worthwhile causes that are doing good works in our community. All of the mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts and grandmothers out there need to take care of themselves, for themselves and their families. So often the female of the house is so busy taking care of others, she may neglect her own needs. It is important to take charge of one’s health and Mary Lou Janson interviews three local experts in the area of nutrition, exercise and prevention in the feature A Healthier You. Photographer Stacy Larsen captured the light and airy interior of Steve and Patti Kruger’s home in South Tampa in METRO HomeTour. Katie Gagnon, owner of Blue Moon Trading Co. assisted Patti in creating a coastal feel with lots of light, airy colors. We hope you will be inspired to update and refresh your home’s interior. In Home Details, we’ve found a few updates with Autumn Adornments. In the photo essay, Spirit of Nature, photographer Shannon Kirsten Couch captured images that are casual and connect to the land, sea and sky. The Tampa Museum of Art hosted a fun and fashionable event last month, CITY Fashion + Art + Culture, and METRO highlights many of the models and guests in attendance. The museum also kicks off the fall season with three new exhibitions and will be hosting Pavilion XXVIII on Nov. 2. We have a glimpse of this year’s Pavilion chairs, Lea Beard and Allison Beard Luzier and a look at one of the exhibits, Fragile Waters in METRO Art. METRO will also once again partner with the Junior League of Tampa at their 10th Annual Holiday Gift Market on Nov. 8, 9, 10 at Florida State Fairgrounds. More than 150 merchants will be offering unique gift items, clothing, jewelry, toys and cookbooks, with 100 percent of the net proceeds supporting the programs and mission of the League.

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief Stephen Parag II Publisher / Managing Editor Ronda M. Parag Associate Publisher Patricia Vorbrich Executive Art Director Chad Vorbrich Contributing Writers Mary Lou Janson Nancy Seijas-Kipnis Kevin Pelley Contributing Photographers Shannon Kirsten Couch Stacy Larsen Stacy Paul Photography Staples of Life Photography Dennis Ramos

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METROLife Drive

An Italian Renaissance Has Begun With The Revamped Maserati Quattroporte By Ronda M. Parag

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The re-designed and improved Italian, luxury four-door Maserati Quattroporte, delivers power and impressive handling as a refined daily driver. With the body of a luxury sedan and engine performance of a sports car, Quattroporte has two base models, S and GT S, with either a V6 or V8 engine. Highlights of the new 2014 model include a new V8 engine, eight-speed transmission, and improved electronics and interior. Now that Maserati and Ferrari are sister companies, there have been improvements in both styling and performance to the 2014 Quattroporte. The interior is roomier with luxury detailing that you would expect from Maserati, but the engine is Ferrari-tuned for performance. With a switch of a button on the dash, the suspension can be changed from

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“normal” mode to “sport,” creating two unique feels to the car, depending on the mood of the driver. The interior offers touchscreen navigation and iPod interface, surround-sound, digital music and satellite radio. There is also a rearview camera that assists in backing up. The back seat area is roomy and provides plenty of leg room for rear seat passengers. Cabin trims and leather upholstery colors can be mixed and matched. The Quattroporte is a great family car that has all the required features of a luxury sedan, while still retaining its heart as an exotic sports car. For more information or to test drive the Maserati 2014 Quattroporte S or GT S at Reeves Import Motorcars call 813.933.2811 or visit www.reevesimportmotorcars.com.

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Generations of Elegance By Nancy Seijas-Kipnis

Pavilion XXVIII Chairs, Allison Beard Luzier and Lea Beard

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Flashback. The year was 1981 and on a crisp evening in early November, a young Allison Beard watched her parents with much fascination. Her father Dick donned white tails, while her mom Lillian (affectionately known as Lea) appeared in a glamorous ball gown. They were heading out to the first ever Pavilion at the original Tampa Museum of Art. Fast forward to November 2, 2013 where this Tampa tradition endures. The mother and daughter have now joined forces and are serving as co-chairs of this year’s Pavilion XXVIII. “As a kid I watched my parents dress up and go to these elegant Pavilion Balls, and I would listen to their stories about the museum,” said Allison Luzier, Pavilion XXVlll Chair. “It was natural for me to get involved after moving home Lea & Dick Beard ‘Early Pavilion’ from New York City in the late ‘90s. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to become more involved in the museum and to attend and volunteer with many Pavilions.” “Our family has been involved with Pavilion since the beginning,” said Lea Beard. “The museum was an integral part of the downtown becoming what it is today, and the new museum has become a key landmark. Pavilion is a celebration not only of the tradition of the museum, but also its bright future ahead.” On November 2, Pavilion celebrates 28 years of Tampa tradition; one that unveils an evening of New Orleans glamour, fine dining by Mise en Place, live entertainment by Acme Jazz Garage, Helios Jazz, USF Jazz , a late night after party, and the Museum’s current exhibitions: Arp, Calder, Miro: Modern Masters from the Albright-Knox Museum, Fragile Waters, and Sea of Tranquillity.

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Celebrate The Passions of Life: Food, Wine and Art By Ronda M. Parag The Bay area foodies and wine connoisseurs will be delighted with the line-up that is headed to the inaugural Enjoy Arts & Tastes Festival, scheduled from November 15 - 17 in St. Petersburg. World class chefs include Curtis Stone, Donatella Arpaia, Todd English, Scott Conant, Ming Tsai, Ingrid Hoffmann, Masaharu Morimoto, Duff Goldman as well as glass artist Duncan McClellan and food author, Allen Salkin. The three-day festival of food, wine and the arts is a result of the collaboration of local businesses, arts and hospitality leaders. Sponsors include founder Bill Edwards Presents, Inc., HSN and Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater. “The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area already enjoys an international reputation as a world-class beach destination, so one of the primary objectives of the Festival is to highlight our amazing array of arts and culinary offerings — most notably, the abundance of high-quality, Gulf-fresh seafood,” said DT Minich, Executive Director of Visit St. St. Petersburg/Clearwater. A variety of events from the Sense Immersion Dinner hosted by Todd English, and Duncan McClellan at the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Nocturnal Cravings hosted by Duff Goldman, kicks off the festival weekend on Friday.

Enjoy Arts & Tastes Festival | Nov. 15 - 17 | St. Petersburg Saturday features a Grand Tasting presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, in tented areas in the Mahaffey Theater Plaza and Albert Whitted Park area. Also, there will be culinary demonstrations and celebrity chef guest appearances. Ingrid Hoffman will host a Sip, Savor and Swing on Saturday evening at The Vinoy. Wrap up

the weekend with a Battle of the ‘Burg hosted by Donatella Arpaia, poolside at The Club at Treasure Island featuring popular local chefs and restaurants.

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Donatella Arpaia Hosts Wine Dinner at Hard Rock The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will host a three course, wine pairing dinner with Donatella Arpaia at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood on Thurs., Nov. 14. As a restauranteur, author, and TV personality, Arpaia brings food and entertaining together with her own spirited style. Tickets are $150 via purchase from the Concierge, 813-627-7628. For more information, visit www.seminolehardrocktampa.com.

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On Exhibit at the Tampa Museum of Art By Ronda M. Parag

Fall brings cooler temperatures, lower humidity and three new exhibitions to the Tampa Museum of Art. On display is a showcase of Modern Masters, Contemporary showcase of black and white photography and a new media film. With its location along the Hillsborough River — just yards before it empties into Tampa Bay (Florida’s largest estuary), the Fragile Waters exhibit was a natural exhibition to feature at the museum. Organized by photokunst, LLC and curated by Jeanne Adams, the Fragile Waters exhibit calls attention to the importance of water in our lives, documented by the 119 black and white photographs by three photographers and environmentalists: Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly. From Ansel Adam’s first magical trip to Yosemite at 14, Ernest H. Brooks II’s first scuba dive at 13, and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly’s infatuation with the salt marshes at 18, each of these photographers have lived their conviction, passion and commitment to documenting and helping to preserve the environment. “Fragile Waters allows us to consider the role of photography in documenting and calling our attention to one of the world’s most precious commodities: water,” said Todd Smith, Executive Director at the museum. Ernest H. Brooks II and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly have each been referred to as the “Ansel Adams” of their genres, and like him, they have spent their lives near an ocean. The exhibition focuses on the beauty of pure free-flowing water, of reflections and light, of water forms such as rain clouds, ice and icebergs, and of life in water, providing us access to a world we may never otherwise know.

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above: Ansel Adams Point Sur, Storm, 1946 Gelatin silver print © courtesy Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Fragile Waters, Arp, Calder and Miro: Modern Masters from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Sea of Tranquillity continues through January 19 at the Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. For museum hours, call 813.274.8130 or visit www.tampamuseum.org.

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Baisden Gallery Hosts Artist Reception for Alberto Murillo The latest designs from Alberto Murilloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest exhibit Evolutionology debuted with an opening reception at Baisden Gallery. Guest sipped wine and viewed the vibrant works by Murillo. Visit the gallery at 442 Grand Central Ave., Suite 100, Tampa, next to Mise en Place Restaurant and The Oxford Exchange. For hours or appointment, call 813.250.1151.

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The boutique, tucked into the Carriage Trade Plaza bringing custom, jeweled capri sandals and accessories to the Tampa Bay area, celebrated their 1st Anniversary with a fashionable and fun party. Guests enjoyed open bar and catering by Iavaroneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse, store discounts and one

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Tampa’s Favorite Holiday Shopping Event Turns 10 and is Bigger Than Ever More than 150 boutique merchants are gearing up for the holiday event that Tampa’s serious shoppers wait for all year: The Junior League of Tampa’s Holiday Gift Market. Now in its 10th year, the Gift Market has become a Tampa tradition and now takes over Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. This year, the Junior League is celebrating Holiday Gift Market’s 10th birthday by evoking Tampa’s history. “We are creating a fun holiday shopping environment featuring décor that captures Tampa’s rich historical legacy, including the streets of Ybor and the Tampa Theatre,” says JLT president Lee Lowry. The Holiday Gift Market is the largest fundraising event of the year for the Junior League, which gives 100 percent of net proceeds from donations back into community projects and leadership programs. With special events at the Gift Market throughout its 3-day run from November 8-10, shoppers will be able to kick off the holiday season with a festive bang.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year: Ten local, philanthropic community candidates competed for the title of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year in 2013. During the 10 week competition $253,000 was raised and winners, Stacie © TSS Photography of Southeast Tampa Bay

Lenners and Ty Iller were announced. A gala celebration held at the Hilton in downtown Tampa was attended by 575 guests. Top sponsors included Florida Cancer Specialists, PNC

Bank and NY Yankees. WFLA anchors Jennifer Leigh and Leigh Spann were the evening’s emcees. | 3rd Annual Brinner of Hope: It was an evening filled with hope at the 3rd Annual Brinner of Hope benefiting the Pediatric Cancer Foundation with title sponsor PNC Bank and presenting sponsors, Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar & Roy’s helped to raise $87,000 to fund pediatric cancer research. Breakfast was served for dinner with a variety of cereals, eggs benedict, southern grits station, bacon and more. The cocktails of choice included mimosas, bloody marys and screwdrivers. | Make-A-Wish Night of the Iguana: The 17th annual Night of the Iguana chaired by David and Allison Singer raised $70,000 for the Make-A-Wish to support © TSS Photography of Southeast Tampa Bay

the program in Hillsborough, Hernando, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties. Over 400 guests sampled bites from 30 restaurants including Hula Bay, Season’s 52, Cru Cellars and Green Iguana. This year’s theme was Funky Soul 1970s and was held at Mainsail Suites Hotel &

Conference Center. (1) Jennifer Leigh, Tony Bruno (2) Stacie Lenners – NorthStar Bank, Ty Iller – PNC Bank (3) Leigh Spann, Dr. Rahul Mehra – 2012 Man of the Year, Jen Leigh (4) Sul Hemani, and Greg Weaver (5) Leigh Spann, Shelly Glenn (6) Frank Capitano, David Hull, Mike Mezrah, Christina Capitano, and Nicole Mezrah (7) Frank & Suzanne Diaz, Mike & Kathy Raynor, Tyler and Amanda Iller, and Chad & Doneene Loar (8) Tina Crislip, Debbie Lamphier, Melissa Helms, Kay Bertoch, Debby Eger, Michael Worrall, Joe Lamphier (9) Laurie Sullivan & Dr. Daniel Sullivan, Dr. Damon & Jennifer Reed (10) Pat, Justin, Charlie, Jessica, and Joshua Fisher (11) Lindsey & CJ Mintrone (12) Allison & David Singer, Event Chairs

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Pride & Passion Sponsor Party: The Pride & Passion Sponsor Party was hosted at the Tampa Museum of Art as a thank you for helping raise over $75,000 for educational programing and exhibitions. Tasty hors d’oeuvres were provided by Timpano. Wells Fargo was the presenting sponsor and chair Marc Retzlaff said the “value of diversity is creating a culture of new ideas,” © Ashley Grant

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Emily Cabral, Jose Garboza, Jess Hille, Mariruth Kennedy, Don Kiceina Jr., James Ratliff, Mishou Sanchez, Okesene “Okie” Tilo, Portia Weiss, and Dennis Wolfe. | Easter Seals Florida The Beauty Hour: Neiman Marcus of Tampa Bay partnered with Easter Seals Florida to host a fun afternoon fundraiser. Guests enjoyed a frozen yogurt bar, cookies, drinks, beauty tips and mini-makeovers along with informal modeling highlighting the latest fall trends. Easter Seals Development specialist, Laura Diles partnered with Neiman Marcus’ Kimberly Macaluso to create a fun afternoon for the guests. | Tampa Theatre’s Rebel Without A Cork Wine Tasting: The 12th annual movie themed event wine benefit was hosted over three days with a © Ashley Grant

catered dinner on Friday by Mise en Place, the Grand Tasting on Saturday and a Brunch on Sunday chaired by Amber France and a fabulous committee. The tastings included over 50 wines and bites by Bern’s Steakhouse, Aqua, Catrinas, Bavaro’s and others. Sweet Tweets

and Viktoria Richards delivered the sweet endings. All proceeds benefited the Tampa Theatre’s endeavors, educational programs and restoration.

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FARA Energy Ball 2013: The 5th annual FARA Energy Ball raised over $1.5 million to fund research and find a cure for Friedreich’s Ataxia disease. FARA founders Paul and Suzanne Avery helped to energize the crowd and create a memorable and fun evening for guests. Tampa Bay

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additional live auction items to raise more funds. Emcee Wendy Ryan, ABC Action News Anchor, served as the host and The Mello Divas from Berkeley Preparatory School opened the evening by singing the National Anthem. The Black Honkeys got everyone moving and celebrating to wrap up the evening. | Tampa Museum of Art: The Tampa Museum of Art welcomed museum gold patrons and guests at an opening exhibition reception of their fall exhibits – Arp, Calder and Miró: Modern Masters from the Algright-Knox Art Gallery, Fragile Waters and Seal of Tranquillity. Todd Smith, executive director at TMA welcomed guests and artist Dorothy Kerper Monnelly, one of three photographers in the Fragile Waters exhibition, who spoke about her work and creative inspirations. | Passion for Fashion: Lending Luxury owners Sarah Jon Porreca

and Jennifer Rosen, along with Event Lab No. 1’s Rena Carideo, hosted the fun and festive Passion 4 Fashion cocktail party inside their Tampa showroom. Models showcased the hottest

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holiday dress trends and guest enjoyed music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. (25) Stephanie & Joe Wiendl (26) Scott Robertson, Auctioneer, Suzanne Avery, Wendy Ryan, Emcee, Paul Avery (27) Nik Robbins, Hailey McCracken, Ryan Helfrick, Rich Annunciata, Katie Kramer (28) Melanie Montgomery, Taylor Jacobs, Samantha Jacobs, Mary Jacobs (29) Heidi Behr, Mark Egeland, Mirella Dottori & Kyle Bryant (front) (30) Dorothy Kerper Monnelly, Bob Hellier, Barbara Cox (31) Mary Jane Jones, Rita Carlino, Gordon Lunt (32) Stanton Storer, Kathy Gibson, Betsey & Julio Esquival (33) Todd Smith, Debra & Gary McDaniels (34) Rena Carideo, Sarah Jon Porreca (35) Lacey Gerbelman, Erin Fatica, Krissie Richardson (36) Nadiah Sanchez, Danielle McClendon, Misty McCall, Carla Perez

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CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture When: Friday, September 20, 2013 Where: Tampa Museum of Art The Tampa Museum of Art, along with CITY chairwoman Renee Mihale and a fabulous committee, hosted the fifth annual fashion event with a spectacular runway show by Neiman Marcus. Models strutted in the latest fall fashions wearing leather jackets, red, animal prints of all kinds, and pointy toe shoes on the long runway set up on the terrace overlooking the Hillsborough River and Curtis Hixon Park. Neiman Marcus’ Kim Biehl, Kim Macaluso and Leanne Fish created the fashion show to highlight the fall trends. Guests enjoyed appetizers by Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Carmel Café & Wine Bar along with cocktails throughout the evening. The macaroons and truffles by Chocolate Pi satisfied everyone’s sweet tooth. DJ Papi spun tunes and kept the crowd dancing after the fashion show. New this year were seven gowns designed and inspired from TMA’s art, by student’s at USF school of theatre and dance and were auctioned off. Ryan Brown created a gorgeous red gown that took him 138 hours and had 500 polygons sewn together. Among the fashionable, sold-out crowd were museum board member Gary and Stephanie Peric, Mary and John Kelly, Sandy and Floyd Juster, Rick Scherer, Kevin Reder, Molly and Hunt James, Ben and Henderson Lee, Greg and Leslie Minder, Toni Everett, James and Connie Ramos, Sandy Murman, Jeanette Nunez, Kelly and Kim Rogers, and Gar and Elise Lipincott. All proceeds benefited the exhibition and educational programs at the Tampa Museum of Art. Tampa Bay METRO magazine was a proud media sponsor.

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The Art Of Letting Go The Kruger family’s relocation from New England to South Tampa, brought about the slow process of letting go of many dark and dated keepsakes. The results were a coastal flair with lighter colors and creative flourishes.

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Family heirlooms, formal furnishings and an interior defined by a deep, rich color scheme, perfectly suited Steve and Patti Kruger and their four children while living in a colonial-style New England home, nestled on a twoacre parcel. Longtime residents of the Boston area and life-long New Englanders, the Krugers loved the lifestyle and living space that marked their more than 18 years in Duxbury, MA. When a chance to advance Steve’s career required relocation, family members faced uprooting their lives for the first time. New job responsibilities re-assigned his regional territory from the Northeast to the South, and a long distance commute was not an option for the close-knit family. The two oldest children, daughters Geralyn and Meredith, were away attending college but their sons, Nick and Zack, were about to start high school. Decisions were made, the house was listed, belongings packed and the search for a permanent home in Tampa was under way. Determined to live in the Plant High School district, the family had to act quickly to be ready for the first day of the new school year. “We put our house on the market and it sold at the first showing,” said Patti. With the school enrollment deadline looming, there was no time to cull through the contents filling 11 rooms of their former home so everything was packed, moved and stored while the family rented a furnished home on Harbour Island for three months.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was all pretty fast and furious but Steve is a hands-on dad and we wanted to stay together,â&#x20AC;? Patti said. They were fortunate to find a lovely home on a tree-lined street in the Bayshore Beautiful neighborhood, that had a similar architectural look to their previous house. The familiar design, overall feel and open flow made the Krugers feel right at home right away. What didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite fit were the leather couches, four-poster bed and numerous family

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heirlooms that had been handed down for generations that followed them to Florida. The basic bones of the house remain intact but, since purchasing the home in 2005, the couple have made many improvements including kitchen and bathroom renovations, adding plantation shutters, French doors and new hardwood flooring upstairs, and interior painting that dramatically updated and rejuvenated what had been a bland interior appearance.

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The backyard was transformed from a basic screened porch overlooking a lackluster lawn to a lush setting filled with fruit trees, flowering plants and an inviting pool and hot tub, and the family has expanded to include two lively Schnoodles, a breed that is a cross between Schnauzers and Poodles. However, a smaller floor plan and lack of both an attic and basement forced the overflow furniture initially to be stored in the garage, until decisions could be made about what to discard. “I felt like much of the furniture was dark and dated and I wanted to move in a new direction,” Patti recalled. “But there were possessions with emotional attachments that reminded us of the friends and family members left behind.” Fortunately a friendship was struck with - and a helping hand was offered by — Katie Gagnon, owner of South Tampa’s Blue Moon Trading Co. With Gagnon’s guidance, the pair carefully sorted through the accumulation of keepsakes, collectibles and furniture to identify what should be kept and what could be eliminated. Letting go of formal pieces and letting in re-purposed furniture featuring natural woods, lighter colors and an artistic flair has been a gradual process lasting eight years. The interior design will always be a work in progress, as pieces are periodically added and subtracted, but the vision Patti always had for the home has been realized. “It has much more of a coastal feel, with light colors. It’s created a really comfortable feeling that makes every room homey,” said Patti. “This is where we live, where we put our feet up and where we have friends over.” M

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The kitchen offers plenty of space with granite counter tops and backsplash, wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances with a convection oven, ideal for entertaining or the nightly meal preparation. The counter bar is the perfect perch to watch the kids complete their homework. The breakfast room is ideal for less formal dining and to gather the family for a meal together. The family room offers space to relax and watch TV, with the over-sized windows and custom blinds with a built in bar and mini refrigerator. The split floor plan offers a large, private master suite with study or fifth bedroom. A double sink creates a fabulous and luxurious master bath. On

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the opposite side there are three large bedrooms each with their own bath and powder room. The brick flooring and wood ceiling with ceiling fans, provide a comfortable and peaceful place to relax on the covered outside porch. The established landscape offers plenty of flowering plants, green grass and a soothing water fountain. A large laundry room and over-sized two car garage offer plenty of storage space. M Located in South Tampa, this property is currently offered at $1,149,999 through Smith & Associates. Contact The Lux Team at 813-839-3800 or visit online at www.3613watrous.smithandassociates.com.

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A Healthier You Nutrition, Exercise and Prevention

Eat well, exercise enough and make sure signals and symptoms your body sends are heeded before serious damage is done. Sounds simple enough, so why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t more people follow those basic steps to keep their health in check? As individuals take increasing responsibility for managing their health care coverage, they likely will be more attune to their personal health. Maintaining a balanced diet, following a regular, well rounded exercise routine and participating in a wellness program that includes routine exams and tests, may go a long way towards being well, controlling health care costs and enjoying a better quality of life for a lot longer.

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What we eat can affect how well we sleep, how much pep is in our step and help maintain our immune systems so our bodies can ward off fatigue and even disease. Ironically, food may be the culprit of these disorders as well as the cure, according to Linda Baldwin (C.P.C.E., C.H.H.C., A.A.D.P), member of the American Association of Nutrition Consultants, International Association of Health Coaches, certified holistic coach and professional chef for more than 30 years. Baldwin owns the Tampa-based Intelligent Gourmet, that helps clients manage their diets, digestive systems and disease defense through the foods they consume. This is accomplished with individual counseling, weekly meal selections of prepared, nutritionally balanced dishes she creates, and a juice fast program she’s developed designed to cleanse systems of chemicals and toxins. “From my extensive study of nutrition and food, I know there are problems that food is uniquely able to solve,” Baldwin said. “Changing the way you eat will completely change the way you feel. Managing weight, treating diabetes, keeping cholesterol levels and blood pressure in check can all be accomplished by changing your diet.” “While nutritional needs may vary somewhat for men and women, with women typically requiring more iron and more prone to calcium deficiencies, both genders generally need to monitor the quality of food they consume as well as the quantity,” Baldwin explained.

That means selecting meats, eggs and poultry that are free of hormones and antibiotics, purchasing fruits and vegetables that are organic and pesticide-free, avoiding processed foods, eliminating fast food, white flour, sugar and alcohol, and maintaining blood sugar levels by selectively nibbling on small amounts of foods that balance fats and carbohydrates. “Keep your blood sugar steady by eating a protein and carb-balanced breakfast, as well as healthy snacks throughout the day. But stay away from caffeine, sugar and simple carbs which can over-stimulate the adrenal glands and leave you feeling tired,” she said. Changing what to eat, when to eat and how much to eat can be a fairly simple fix that will pay off in improving how people look and feel, as well as how efficiently their bodies function. “Your digestive tract is your first line of defense against autoimmune illnesses. If you boost your digestive health, you’ll improve or even prevent problems,” she added. One way to quickly get your body back on track is through juicing. Baldwin recommends giving your digestive system a much-needed break while satisfying nutritional needs through juicing. “It’s an easy way to substantially increase your intake of cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) which, when combined with fish oil and adequate vitamin D, can reduce inflammation and symptoms of autoimmune disorders like Hashimotos, Lupus and Chronic Fatigue,” said Baldwin.

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Making the Right Moves with Exercise

There are major benefits to working out at any age and any stage of life, but one key to success is consistency. Even after long gaps between workouts, whether due to injury, illness or inability to find the time, it is vital to engage in a comprehensive exercise program that includes strength, flexibility and aerobic training. “A good guideline to follow is the FITT Principle that addresses frequency, intensity, time and type of activity,” said Nicollette Starnella, whose background includes a degree in exercise science and sports from the University of Tampa, experience teaching group exercise and certification with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Starnella, a head wellness coach for Fitlife Foods in the South Tampa area, works closely with clients who want to improve their overall conditioning, combat disease and prevent injuries by combining exercise with a well balanced diet. Fitlife Foods is a Tampa-based business with locations throughout Tampa Bay, offering customized weight loss and wellness programs featuring seasonal selections of prepared dishes that make it easy to enjoy delicious, healthy, properly balanced meals on the go, along with fitness assessment and counseling. “Maintaining flexibility, mobility and strength are essential

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to achieving and maintaining overall functional health,” said Starnella. “The more often you do an exercise or stretch, the more comfortable your muscles will become with the movement and the stronger and more flexible you will become. This, in turn, reduces the risk of injury during exercise and and can minimize injuries resulting from day-to-day activities.” “Beginning or resuming an exercise program can be as basic as walking at a brisk pace that raises your heart rate to an aerobic level for 30 - 45 minutes per day at least three or four times a week,” she added. Other ways to effortlessly incorporate more mobility into your life, include parking far enough from your destination that you must walk more than just a few feet. If given a choice, opt for the stairs whenever possible. To develop better balance and tap into abdominal muscles, swap a chair for a stability ball that forces you to use your core to balance and encourage proper posture. “The main benefits of maintaining mobility and flexibility are injury prevention, overall posture, sensory reception, muscular endurance over time and disease prevention throughout your lifetime,” she said. “Exercise keeps your blood flowing smoothly and your muscles consistently active, which helps manage and prevent conditions like diabetes, arthritis, heart disease or hypertension.”

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Be Proactive About Your Personal Well Being Tests

Trust and tenacity may be the best tactics to engage when it comes to taking better care of your personal health. Screening, monitoring and measuring will only go so far if you aren’t also asking questions of your primary care physician, following through on prescribed care and making sure on a daily basis you consume nutritional foods, engage in sufficient exercise and enjoy adequate sleep. “You have to be an informed person and take responsibility for your health. That means asking your primary doctor questions and undergoing a comprehensive approach to health care,” said Madelyn Butler, MD, founder of The Women’s Group, a Tampa-based obstetrics and gynecology practice, as well as a physician affiliated with St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. The yearly checklist of preventive exams and tests recommended for women changes over time as needs vary, based on age and risk factors. For example, younger women may need to be diligent about reproductive issues and sexually transmitted diseases. Women in their 30s and 40s should undergo annual pap smears as part of their

pelvic exams as well as mammograms. More mature women may also benefit from shingles shots or pneumonia vaccines. “The medical care you need depends on factors like your age and your risk factors. You need to see a doctor who is going to take a comprehensive approach to your health care and discuss what needs to be done specifically for you,” Butler said. Knowing what to do and when to do it can be confusing. That’s why it is critical for individuals to maintain detailed medical histories providing physicians with valuable insights into any treatments, surgeries and tests they have undergone, pathology reports from procedures, a list of current medications and details about relatives who have a history of life threatening conditions. Mounting a more proactive, preventive approach to maintaining good health can result in early detection or even prevention of health-related problems, that requires establishing a relationship with a medical professional you can trust to assess and address your individual issues and concerns. M

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Fashion, Education and Advice Throughout Pregnancy Meet Rosie Pope | By Ronda Parag

osie Pope, star of Bravo’s Pregnant in Heels, creative force behind Rosie Pope Maternity and author of MOMMY IQ: The Complete Guide to Pregnancy, will be in town as the keynote speaker at the Mother of All Baby Showers. Rosie Pope who was born in London, but has lived in the U.S. since she was 18, is the energy and personality behind her own maternity brand — a sophisticated maternity clothing and accessories line, with stores in New York and California, and MomPrep, her prenatal, postpartum and parenting education studios. Pope also created www.rosiepope.com, an expansive online maternity department

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store serving as a destination for maternity style and learning resource. “I am so excited to be the keynote speaker at The Mother of all Baby Showers,” said Pope. “Amy Lundy, founder of MOABS, has pinpointed an under served need for families in the Tampa area to have access to the most up-to-date education and products, helping to make their lives easier on their journey as parents. I am thrilled to be working with Amy again and I can’t wait to meet all the moms and dads to be.” Pope has become a trusted guru for stylish mothers everywhere — including Hollywood’s elite — as clients of her

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fashion line, education studios and/or concierge business. Everyone from Jennifer Garner, to Reese Witherspoon, to Bethenny Frankel and Tina Fey are fans of the Rosie Pope brand. As a Contributing Editor at Parents magazine, Pope writes a weekly blog and monthly column called Rosie to the Rescue! Pope currently lives in New York City with her husband, Daron, her two sons, James and Wellington, and her daughter Vivienne. M 2nd Annual Mother of All Baby Showers Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 at the Glazer Children’s Museum Tickets $15 – $25; available at www.themotherofallbabyshowers.com.

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Creating Birthday Magic Three Inspirations for Birthday Celebrations By Ronda M. Parag

ach year as our kids grow, many parents mark the special day by throwing a birthday party. While the celebration can be as simple as balloons, cake and ice-cream, the growing trend has been to throw out all the stops and create specially-themed parties. It is as much fun for the parents, as the kids, to enjoy birthday games, snacks and theme-inspired activities. Themes drawn from the latest books, movies or tv shows, such as Dr. Seuss or Alice in Wonderland, allow the party to come alive creating memories of a lifetime.

The table is set for “The Cat In The Hat” themed children’s party.

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METROFamily Inspirations

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icole Hubbard loves to plan a party and celebrating the birthdays of her children are no exception. Nicole and her husband, Matt, threw a combined Cat in the Hat Party for their children, Austin and Ansley, who were born literally a week apart. The cakes were created by Sylvia Cakes, with each of the 3 cakes a different flavor, and the main cake (the cat) with different flavored layers. “It’s such a whimsical and fun theme with bright, cheery colors. Really, the sky was the limit with options using this theme and it was a blast to do! I did it all by myself, but it took a lot of searching, planning and set up took a bit of time too, but they loved it,” said Nicole. “We had a bounce house, face painter (who painted patiently painted all 65 kids!) etc. My motherin-law is a retired elementary school teacher and dressed up like Cat in the Hat and read a book to the kids ... they loved it!”

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METROFamily Inspirations

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

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eld outside, Patricia and Chris Staples hosted a colorful and delightful Alice in Wonderland Tea Party for their daughter, Alexis. “Alexis loves Alice and since we call her ‘Ali’ it seemed appropriate to have an ‘Ali’ce in Wonderland Tea Party,” said Patricia Staples. “We hand delivered the invitations and then I framed one for the table.” Moving their dining room table to the back yard, the Staples set up a fun tea party with lots of different desserts, tea cups and saucers.

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METROFamily Inspirations

Perfectly Pink & Green

Photos by Nicole Hubbard

ost girls love pink and that was the inspiration for Ansley’s 1st Birthday party hosted by her parents, Nicole and Matt Hubbard. With help from her friend, Susan Pancholy, Nicole created a candy bar. “Dessert tables are the huge rave at kid parties right now, with the take homes being a bag of candy they get to assemble from the candy jars,” said Nicole Hubbard. Many of her ideas came from Pinterest and a variety of vendors from Etsy. The flower arrangements were created by Andrea Layne.

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Academy of the Holy Names The Academy of the Holy Names is an independent, Catholic elementary school for boys and girls and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Taking the lead in 21st century teaching, AHN is now running a one-to-one iPad program in the 3rd through 12th grades. The Academy is committed to educating students who are globally aware, independent, confident and responsible citizens. Visit www.holynamestpa.org or call 813-839-5371 for more information.

Berkeley Preparatory School Berkeley Preparatory School is a coeducational, independent collegepreparatory day school for children in grades Pre-K – 12. Dedicated to academic excellence, character

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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.

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

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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 online at 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 us online at

www.corbettprep.com or contact the Admissions Office at 813-961-3087.

Keystone Prep High School Keystone Prep High School is an outgrowth of Tampa Day School, a school with a 43-year history of success and achievement for students who learn differently. Many have ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, motivation issues, or benefit from a small teacher-student ratio. Keystone Prep delivers a comprehensive and rigorous college prep education respecting individual differences and providing a flexible learning environment using scientifically-based instruction. For more information contact Rick LeGendre Head of School at 813-264-4500 or rlegendre@keystoneprep.org.

St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School St. John’s is an Episcopal parish day school serving nearly 600 boys and girls in grades K(4) through 8. Grounded by a commitment to spiritual and ethical values, a love of learning, and a dedication to the development of strong character, our students build the foundation to grow into caring and successful adults in an ever-changing world. St. John's prepares each of its students for lifelong intellectual and spiritual growth by providing an excellent educational experience within a nurturing Christian environment. 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 www.stjohnseagles.org.

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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.

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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.

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METROGuide Getaways

Discover Paradise In Key West Ocean Key Resort & Spa | By Ronda M. Parag

n the heart of Old Town at the end of Duval Street, in the center of all the activity is the Ocean Key Resort & Spa waiting to be discovered. Drift away from reality and wake up to unparalleled island or ocean views from Ocean Key’s deluxe accommodations, all of which include private, furnished balconies. It is the perfect spot to feel the gentle, tropical breezes and azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Nestled between Key West Harbor and Mallory Square, where historic Duval Street begins the old town experience, is Ocean Key Resort & Spa with 100 spacious rooms, and views that inspire and energize. The décor of the rooms boasts shades of indigo, turquoise and lime green, and embraces the

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elegance of the West Indies, while still capturing the playfulness of Key West. For dining, guests have the option of the Four Diamond Award winning restaurant, Hot Tin Roof, for breakfast or dinner. For the glowing sunset celebration, make reservations to dine at The Sunset Pier with its casual menu, nightly music and glorious water views and daily sunset, weather permitting, of course. While there is plenty of shopping, dining and activities along Duval Street, be sure to spend an afternoon relaxing under the Key West sun at the Liquid Lounge, where it’s easy to cool off poolside with breezes escaping from the ocean and a signature Liquid Lounge Rita or Piña Colada in hand.

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Indulge and relax with a treatment from Spa Terre, specializing in combining Eastern wellness practices with local oils and herbs. Try the signature treatment of a Key Lime Margarita Signature Pedicure, or a global ritual from Thailand, or perhaps the Javanese Royal Treatment with a Balinese massage, exfoliation, cool yogurt splash and aromatic shower. To complete the 110 minute treatment, sink into a soaking tub prepared with rose petals and tropical fragrance. The stress of life will simply melt away. M For more information and latest package offerings at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa, visit online at www.oceankey.com or call 1.800.328.9815.

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Romance at the Inn The Inn on Fifth in Naples | By Ronda M. Parag

he Inn on Fifth in Naples offers the ideal romantic weekend escape. Following an $18 million expansion, the Inn has expanded with 32 new Club Level suites. Located across the street from the Inn, the three-story, 40,000 sq. ft. building offers street-level retail and spacious suites ranging from 516 to 1,000 sq. ft., and two 2-bedroom Presidential suites. A new restaurant is also underway on the site of McCabeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub & Grill. The new 240-seat restaurant will feature high energy, contemporary ambiance and will open in December 2013. The new suites are spacious and the island inspired decor is perfect for a short weekend or even an extended stay. Other advantages of the Club Level

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include separate check-in, private rooftop hot tub and sunbathing area and spacious balconies overlooking Fifth Avenue. Guests of the Club Level also enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and appetizers. The Inn is located in the heart of Naplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; historic district with art galleries, clothing boutiques, jewelers, restaurants and other shops easily accessible. The beautiful, white sand beach is an easy walk, just a couple blocks away and the stunning sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico will re-kindle any romance. M

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METROGuide Wine

Toast the Season with a Bottle of Ferrari ‘Methodo Classico’ Sparkling Wines from Italy | By Kevin Pelley

as Champagne found its equal? For years the Champagne region of France and the sparkling wines produced there, have been considered the gold standard for sparkling wine throughout the world. Champagne’s cold climate, chalk soils and long tradition have made the region untouchable and the undisputed king of this style of wine. I’ve tasted sparkling wines from around the world including Spain’s fine Cava producer Gramona, Domaine Carneros and their “Le Reve” bottling and other well made sparklers from the Loire, Alsace, Sekt from Germany and countless other attempts. However, as good as these wines were, none could compare to the acidity, minerality, depth and ageability of

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Champagne, until the revelation of tasting Ferrari’s methodo classico wines. Ferrari is a winery located in Italy’s Trento DOC, an appellation for sparkling wine located in Trentino, set in the shadows of the snowcapped Dolomites Mountains. In this subset of the Southern Limestone Alps, is where the Lunelli family produces sparkling wines that rival the finest bottles from Champagne. Ferrari was founded over a century ago by Giulio Ferrari. Giulio had a dream that he could produce sparkling wines, made in the ‘methodo classico,’ or ‘Champagne method,’ which could compete with the best Champagne had to offer. After studying enology at the School of Viticulture in Montpellier, Giulio returned to Italy

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with Chardonnay vines to pursue his dream. Chardonnay, along with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, are the only allowed grapes in the Champagne region. Giulio was the first to plant Chardonnay in Italy. After fifty years and numerous awards, Giulio Ferrari chose Bruno Lunelli as his successor. Since then, the Lunelli family has continued to produce some of the world’s most sublime, precise, and ethereal sparkling wines on the planet from vineyards located in the Trento DOC. How has the Lunelli family achieved wines of such quality in Trento? First and foremost, all of Ferrari’s vineyards are located on the higher slopes of the Trentino Mountains. Though the Trento continued on page 80

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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.

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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.

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400 Beach Seafood & Tap House

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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!

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DOC incorporates the hillside as well as the valley floor, none of their vineyards are located in the valley floor where rainfall collects and grapes swell, with an overabundance of water. The Lunelli family owns significant land in the Trento DOC, but also incorporate fruit from over 400 grape growing families throughout the region. Both the estate and sourced grapes are sustainably grown with no use of pesticides or herbicides. Only miniscule sulfur and copper are allowed in the vineyard, along with green manure and composting. The Ferrari wines actually contain less than half of the sulfites that are allowed in organic wine production. Another important factor aiding in the quality of the Ferrari wines, is the soil composition of the Trento DOC. The soils are a mixture of calcareous limestone, clay and volcanic rock. There is also limestone runoff from the Alps, which helps provide minerality to the wines, much like the chalk and calcareous matter found in the soils of Champagne. Climate is another important factor for Champagne’s supremacy. Located on the 49th parallel, the Champagne region is

cold, which contributes high acidity in the wines of the region, allowing them to age for decades. This is a major factor that separates the Champagne region from almost every other sparkling wine producing region in the world. However, the Trento DOC is actually cooler! A recent study revealed the region Champagne had 1550 degree days, while Trento had 1498 degree days. Given that Ferrari’s vineyards are located on mountainsides, their sites are even cooler, thus attributing high acidity in all of their wines making them fierce competitors to their friends in Champagne. Ferrari produces eleven different sparkling wines. Though they grow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, they are

mostly a Blanc de Blancs house, (white wine from white grapes), meaning Chardonnay is their specialty. They are famous for three wines: non-vintage Ferrari Brut ($25), vintage dated “Perle” Brut ($35) and a vintage dated Giulio Ferrari Brut ($120). All three are 100 percent Chardonnay and each represents superb value given the quality. The Giulio Ferrari is a bucket list wine that must be tasted by any aficionado. It is made only in the best vintages and is aged a minimum of 10 years on the lees. Lees are dead yeasts cells that are trapped in the bottle as a by-product of fermentation, and add a nutty, toasted bread and textural component to the wine. The current release is the 2001 vintage and it is a complex and amazing sparkling wine that rivals any tête de cuvée or special bottling by even the best champagne houses. During this upcoming holiday season, why not toast with Italy’s finest sparkling wine by enjoying a bottle of Ferrari. Salute! M —Kevin Pelley, Certified Sommelier Wine Merchant: Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits www.bernsfinewines.com

All of Ferrari’s vineyards are located on the higher slopes of the Trentino Mountains in Italy. Given that Ferrari’s vineyards are located on mountainsides, their sites are even cooler, thus attributing high acidity in all of their wines making them fierce competitors to their friends in Champagne.

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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.

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Bay Bistro

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Tampa Convention Center’s newest waterfront dining option, Bay Bistro offers guests a relaxed lunch setting, with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu features items such as Southern-Fried Green Tomatoes, Brie-L-T, Grilled Mahi Mahi, and more.

Join us at Eddie V’s and let the comfortably sophisticated environment, sparkling atmosphere and sounds of live jazz set the tone for an exceptional dining experience. Choose from a robust selection of the finest seafood available, or indulge in our critically acclaimed prime center cut steaks.

333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602 813.274.8511 | www.tampaconventioncenter.com

4400 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607 813.877.7290 | www.eddiev.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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