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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Our publishing venture with Tampa Style began with a simple yet determined pledge to follow our intuition to provide our city with the best in regional lifestyle magazines. As we are currently heading into our 11th year, it can be said time and again that our intuition must be right! Since the very beginning, and millions of printed copies later, our readers continue to prove that the motivation and dedication that guided us from the very beginning are always worth following, and this motivation and dedication is what makes each issue of Tampa Style truly stand out. We are an independent publishing house, which makes challenges such as the recession and a pandemic, which is hopefully almost over, difficult to overcome, but we have stayed strong—thanks to our loyal readers and advertisers. We are so grateful that you have been there for us through the years, and we are dedicated to be there for you. This November/December Luxury Holiday issue is another wonderful example of our intuition being put to good use. As you enjoy the articles and photo series on each page, you will discover the uncompromising quality that has defined every copy of Tampa Style since day one, from our features about the newest trends in fashion and beauty to the inside scoop on all of the not-to-be-missed happenings in the Tampa Bay area. Lastly, I would like to send my thanks to the many unsung heroes, like our amazingly dedicated staff and our talented contributors. During this time each year, I become emotional as I stop and realize how grateful I am for all those who are connected with our publication. Thank you for making Tampa Style the most successful and beloved magazine in the city. From our growing family to yours, we wish each of you a most heartwarming holiday season… Have yourself a most thankful Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas, and Shanah Tovah, Bonne Année, Gutes Neues Jahr, Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu, Antum Salimoun, Feliz Año Nuevo, Buon Capo d’Anno, Naye Varsha Ki Shubhkamanyen … and to all, a Peaceful and Happy New Year! Sincerely,

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BROTHERS BOND BOURBON

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TAKE A TROPICAL FALL ESCAPE AT SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT

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14 / EVENTS What’s Happening Tampa

52 / OUR TOWN EDC Orlando

16 / TRAVEL ’N STYLE Take A Tropical Fall Escape At South Seas Island Resort By Dana Damato

54 / DON’T MISS THE BEAT Velvet Doors By Courtney Caggiano

20 / BARFLY Brothers Bond Bourbon By Reisa Pascal

56 / TOYS The 911 GT3

24 / FASHION Every Look From Gucci Fall/Winter

60 / CELEBRITY SOUP Celebrities Who Are Great Cooks By Riesa Pascal

30 / TOYS Aston Martin DB5 Junior

75 / SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Tampa’s Dentists Of The Year 2021

34 / FASHION Versace Spring Summer

ONTRIBUTORS RIESA PASCAL Riesa was born in London, England and now resides in sunny Orlando, Florida. She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she double majored in creative writing and communication. In addition to editorial writing, Riesa is also deeply passionate about broadcast journalism and currently freelances as a TV personality with various networks in Central Florida. You can learn more about Riesa at her website: RiesaPascal.com

COURTNEY CAGGIANO Courtney was born in Miami and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA degree in English Literature, where she developed her passion for the written word. She pursues all forms of writing, including journalism, nonfiction, critical literary analysis, and inspirational writing. You can read her published work on her website: CourtneyMaeCaggiano.com or on Instagram at @bycocomae.

DANA DAMATO Dana Damato is a Florida native and a travel writer turned publicist. Prior to starting Damato Public Relations, Dana was an avid traveler seeking new adventure, and has appeared in Forbes Travel, My Malibu Beach, Sky Magazine and many more. She pursued a Masters degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida and uses her expertise in media and travel to work with different brands around the world. She is addicted to adventure and loves to indulge herself in new cultures. She thrives off travel, visiting unique destinations, and bringing those experiences to life through words.

GREG ALEXANDER Greg Alexander is a world citizen who travels the planet to transmute all the quintessence of femininity on glazed paper. If he nourishes an atavistic passion for Greece, the ground of his ancestors, it’s in Paris that he has found his home port. As a photographer, he continues his dream of perfection because, according to him, “the photograph is a kind of plastic surgery which is able to modulate a face ad infinitum!” His vision of beauty is fragile, transitory, a little kitsch and inevitably fatal.

MARK NEJAME Mark NeJame is a renowned trial attorney who has been involved in some of the areas and country’s highest profile cases. He is routinely sought by the media as a legal commentator and is currently a Legal Analyst for CNN. He is the Founder and Senior Partner of the Law Firm of NeJame, LaFay, Jancha, Ahmed, Barker, Joshi & Moreno, P.A. a/k/a NeJame Law. NeJame Law has 15 attorneys and 4 divisions: Personal Injury, Criminal, Immigration and Business/Commercial Litigation. Mr. NeJame is a regular contributor to Orlando Style Magazine. Mr. NeJame can be reached at 407-245-1232 and NejameLaw.com.

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December 19 Trans-Siberian Orchestra

NOV 7 / Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo 1pm / Florida State Fairgrounds

DEC 1 / Trace Adkins: The Way I Wanna Go Tbd / Seminole Hard Rock Hotel

NOV 8 / Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair 10am / Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore

DEC 11 / Tampa Brewsology 7pm / Museum of Science & Industry

NOV 12 / Saved By The Ball 8pm / The Ritz Ybor

DEC 11 / Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show 10am / Largo Event Center

NOV 13 / Endless Night : Tampa Vampire Ball 2021 9pm / The Castle Ybor

DEC 17 / Tampa Noir Gala 2021: Her Blaqueness 8pm / The Event Factory

NOV 20 / Dessert Wars 3pm / Florida State Fairgrounds

DEC 19 / Trans-Siberian Orchestra 3pm / Amalie Arena DEC 31 / Tampa New Year’s Eve Party Countdown 9pm / JW Marriot Tampa Waterstreet

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Ta k e a Tr o p i c a l

FALL ESCAPE at South Seas Island Resort By Dana Damato

I’m a born and raised Florida girl. There’s not much

The South Seas Island Resort is a peaceful, tranquil

I enjoy more than hoping in my car and taking a

oasis close to everything but away from it all.

short road trip to one of the many extraordinary

Located on 330-acres directly on the Gulf of Mexico,

beach destinations this tropical state has to offer. As

the South Seas Island Resort was originally a Key

long as I’ve lived here, I still have yet to discover all

Lime Plantation and opened to guests in 1946 as

of the amazing places here within arms reach.

a fishing resort. Today, the resort is designed to display and utilize the natural landscape, offering a

One of the best parts about living in the Sunshine

destination rich in beauty and recreation.

State is the ability to take a beach vacation any time of year! This fall, the South Seas Island Resort in

Coming into the winter and fall season, a year-

Captiva Island welcomes guests with open arms to

round tropical destination that feels like a distant

its perfectly nestled island right off the west coast of

island is just a car drive away! Boutique shopping,

Florida.

on-site waterfront dining options, beachfront golf, tennis, an extensive activity calendar, yoga classes,

South Seas Island Resort is located west of Fort

jogging trails, nature tours, children’s programs,

Myers on the west coast of Florida. Captiva and its

wildlife encounters, watersports, and new creative

sister island, Sanibel, are known to be home of some

offerings make South Seas a playground for all ages.

of the most pristine beaches, offering more than

250 types of seashells, 230 species of birds, more

Aside from breathtaking beaches, picturesque views

than 20 miles of bike paths and renowned fishing

and plenty of outdoor activities, if you’re a foodie

experiences. The resort is located just a short drive

like me, you’ll want to try every restaurant onsite!

from area attractions including some amazing native

The Pointe is located poolside in the Resort Pool

Captive dining such as the Bubble Room and Mucky

Complex and offers a selection of sandwiches,

Duck.

salads, burgers and vegetarian-friendly options,

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menu highlights include Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Ahi Poke

beach cocktails with live music. The selection of tacos and

Bowls, Fish Tacos with Grilled Mahi and Grouper. The Pointe

margaritas are the perfect accompaniment to unmatched

is perfect to stop by for a pool side lunch or a dinner with a

sunsets over the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Guests

view!

look forward to the festive Sunset Celebration on Sunset Beach every night, as long as the weather cooperates!

When planning a date night and wanting to enjoy a stylish dinner with meals that look too good to eat, the Harborside

Another amazing option right onsite is Doc Ford’s Rum Bar &

Bar & Grill is your spot. The restaurant has just revamped the

Grill, bringing Caribbean- inspired specialties to South Seas

culinary experience to embody fresh, seafood-centric cuisine

such as a Lime Panko Crusted Fish Sandwich and famous

that is expanded with a variety of steaks, chops and pasta,

Mojito.

the new bar is now opened later in the evening with artisan cocktails and a robust wine, bottle beer and spirits menu.

From sunset cruises to pool, 20 pools total, there are endless

With a new, inviting bar space and atmosphere, Harborside

activities onsite at South Seas and you’ll never have to

Bar presents expertly crafted, fresh cocktails and a robust

step foot off site for a good time. Waterslides at the Resort

wine, bottle beer and spirits menu.

Pool Complex and private cabanas are available for a little added pampering. Each cabana is furnished, complete with

What’s a tropical vacation without a perfect poolside tiki

flat-screen TV, refrigerator stocked with drinks and a snack

bar? The Crooked Snook Tiki Bar is a full-service bar facing

basket filled with treats. Pool servers are also making their

Pine Island Sound and adjacent to two of the three pools

rounds for guests to place orders. Each of the villas has a

within the Resort Pool Complex. The bar serves tropical

community pool for guests to enjoy.

drinks, frozen specialties, beer and more! Even better – what’s

a beachy vacation without having a taco and margarita in

South Seas offers guided kayak tours, boat charters for back-

hand? When looking for a delicious Mexican-inspired menu,

bay fishing, guided waverunner island tours and banana

Attitudes Beach Bar & Latitudes Food Shack offers inviting

boat rides. Step aboard a Captiva Cruise vessel for an island

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shelling cruise, dolphin watch & wildlife adventure cruise, sailing cruise,

SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT

group boat tour, private charter or romantic sunset cruise. Sound dreamy?

5400 Plantation Road

It really is!

Captiva Island, Florida 33924 P: (800) 533-5553

Is shopping a big part of your agenda when you go on vacation? You’re

www.southseas.com

in luck! The South Seas has their very own shopping destination located in the North Pointe shops. Guests can find the Captiva Course Golf Shop, featuring the latest designer golf collections, and South Seas Island Outfitters, the resort’s logo apparel store offering T-shirts, sandals, hats, beach towels, and unique gifts made by local artists. Other resort outlets with merchandise include the Ships Store, Swimtastic, and Scoops & Slices (you’ll find the best pizza and ice cream here). The unique shops of Captiva Village are within walking distance of the resort at the north end of Captiva Drive. Guests can find antiques, casual fashions, pottery and many unique gifts while strolling along the village paths. Regardless of when or why you choose The South Seas Island Resort as your fall vacation, your experience will be unmatched due to the mystic of Captiva Island and all that makes up the beauty of The South Seas. There’s truly no place like it. Be sure to visit the property at 5400 Plantation Road Captiva Island, Florida 33924. For reservations, give the resort a call at (800) 533-5553 or visit www.southseas.com. Have a happy and tropical fall!

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BROTHER’S BOND BOURBON Style Magazines chats with ‘The Vampire Diaries’ stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley about their new bourbon.

I’ve never been one to watch much television, but from the very first day it aired, I have always been a fan of The Vampire Diaries. The supernatural drama follows the life of a teenage girl who finds herself romantically torn between two vampire brothers. Though the award-winning show aired its last episode in March of 2017, it’s still attracting a legion of die-hard fans thanks in part to being picked up by Netflix and the fact that the show’s starring brothers are simply impossible not to love.

Of course I’m talking about none other than Paul Wesley and Ian

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By Riesa Pascal

Somerhalder, who are not related in real life but might as well be after portraying brothers on-screen for eight incredible seasons of the beloved drama. Sadly all good things must come to an end, but fortunately the end of The Vampire Diaries also meant the beginning of something special and new for the ‘brothers’ and their fans. Paul and Ian’s shared passion for bourbon— both on-screen and off-screen—led to the duo developing and releasing their own brand of whiskey appropriately titled Brother’s Bond Bourbon, and Style Magazines had the opportunity to chat with the stars about their exciting, new passion project which has been 10 years in the making.

BARFLY

How hands-on were you in creating this spirit? Paul: We couldn’t be more hands on if we tried! This whole thing, this entire brand, everything you see Ian and I created ourselves from the ground up along with our team. Ian: Absolutely everything you see we touched on, we built and created. Every single day we do everything. We’re in text threads, zooms, calls... our team is unstoppable. These are 20-year-plus veterans so every aspect is across-the-board since we’re surrounded by the best team in the business. What area of the process would you say you went back and forth the most on before you were able to come to an agreement or would you say you were in sync on likes and dislikes the whole time? Paul: We agreed on a lot, shockingly, because we’re very different human beings. We honestly agreed on everything. I don’t want to use that word, but it’s true. Thus far, there’s been no disagreements I would say. As far as they’re being back-andforth, certainly coming up with a name. We came up with the name together and that was a text thread that was thousands of characters long and then obviously the mash bill—the liquid. This was a lot of time blending at Ian’s house and in his living room. That was something that we argued about, but we both wanted very specific taste so we didn’t compromise until we found it and that took a long time. Ian: Paul is being super humble. This took over a year every single day of blending—morning, noon, and night. Hundreds of iterations of this, I mean literally, I’m not even joking. We needed two things: we needed immediate approachability right out of the bottle so whether it’s Gen Z or Millennial or my 70-year-old mom or 80-year-old dad, they can

literally pick up this bottle, pour it into a glass and drink it. That immediate approachability and then character nuance and complexity for bourbon drinkers. To get those two things together was one hell of a journey that we refused to compromise and now that we have this flagship amazing bourbon under the guidance of Vincent, our CEO, everything we do is an extension. It’ll always have this DNA because the DNA of this bourbon is just something that we obsess about. I dream about it. I’m sorry, I know I ramble on and on, but that’s how much we love it and care about it. What would you say is your favorite drink to have with the Bouron if you’re not having it straight up? Paul: I like the Brother’s Fashioned which is a spin on the Old Fashioned. I’m kind of old school. I like Manhattans and Old Fashions. The Mystic Charmer, that’s our signature cocktail. What’s amazing about it is that it takes bourbon which is traditionally considered this sort of dark spirit that’s for grumpy old men who smokes cigars and it takes that stereotype and spins it on its head and gives us this incredible, refreshing, summer-like cocktail that my mom just guzzles so that’s another great drink, the Mystic Charmer. Ian: The Mystic Charmer is so good! We have a really comprehensive drink strategy that we developed with one of the best mixologists on the planet, but it’s seasonal. There’s a lot of seasonality to it so you build it for seasons...they’re all good. Ready to try these recipes yourself? Brother’s Bond Bourbon can be purchased at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits and other distributors near you. Visit www. brothersbondbourbon.com to learn more and to view additional cocktail recipes developed by Ian and Paul.

BROTHER’S FASHIONED INGREDIENTS FOR 2 COCKTAILS 2 oz Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1 oz Amaro 0.5 oz Simple Syrup 4 Dashes Angostura Bitters METHOD Measure all ingredients with jigger and pour into a lowball glass. Add ice and stir. Garnish with orange twist.

THE MYSTIC CHARMER INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey 0.5 oz Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Honey Syrup Top with Ginger Ale METHOD Measure all ingredients except for ginger ale with jigger and pour into shaker. Add ice to shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Strain into glass over fresh ice. Top off with ginger ale. Stir and garnish with lemon wheel.

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EVERY LOOK FROM GUCCI FALL/WINTER 2021

THE HOUSE’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED COLLABORATION WITH BALENCIAGA FOR ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWED MESMERIZING NODS TO THE HOUSE’S RICH RUNWAY HISTORY Provided by Natalie Cammalleri (GUCCI PR TEAM) Layout by Orlando Style Magazine

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The Little Car Company, Aston Martin and EON

Aston Martin DB5 Junior

No Time To Die EDITION

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Productions announced the launch of a No Time To Die special edition Aston Martin DB5 Junior. Inspired by the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, the film sees the return of the iconic Aston Martin DB5. This unique collaboration with The Little Car Company has created a gadget-laden collector’s item. The two-thirds scale version of the original comes with a fully electric powertrain. Specifications The No Time To Die edition will pay homage to the rich shared history of the brands, with Silver Birch paintwork, Smiths instruments, individually numbered chassis plates and completed with Aston Martin badging. In true Bond style, this special edition boasts even greater power and range over the standard DB5 Vantage Junior, giving it a higher level of performance.

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After extensive development and months of collaboration between the three companies, the car is a truly authentic homage to both the Aston Martin and 007 brands. The original Aston Martin DB5 was 3D-scanned for reference, allowing a completely accurate reproduction. Whilst some elements of the car have been replicated, such as the Smiths instruments on the dashboard, some elements have been reimagined for the modern era. The fuel gauge has been converted into a battery meter, while the oil temperature now monitors the motor temperature. The No Time To Die special edition has been designed as a convertible, and not the fixed head coupe driven by 007. This is to offer seating for an adult and child side by side, allowing all generations of Bond fans to share the love of driving. With multiple driving modes and a range of up to 80 miles, aspiring secret agents should be able to escape any situation. There are also some secret ‘Easter Eggs’ hidden within the car for the lucky owners to find. A quick-release steering wheel allows for a speedy entry and exit for the driver, and when they need to stop in a hurry, they can rely on both regenerative braking and highperformance Brembo disc brakes. Bilstein dampers and coilover springs make sure the suspension can handle the performance squeezed into this two-thirds scale marvel. No Time To Die Specification James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 has become a much-loved character in its own right. No Bond car would be complete without Q style gadgets, and the Aston Martin DB5 Junior No Time To Die edition is no exception. Chris Corbould OBE, the Oscar®winning special effects supervisor, has worked on fifteen James Bond films since the early 1980s, and he consulted with The Little Car Company on the development of the car’s complex gadgets in miniature. “When I saw the DB5 Junior in the flesh, I was amazed at how identical it is to the full-sized car – it’s stunning. It’s an amazing feat of engineering.” All the gadgets, are operated by individual controls in a hidden switch

panel in the passenger door. At the push of a button, the headlights drop to reveal a twin set of simulated Gatling guns, complete with imitation barrel blasts and flashes. As witnessed in the No Time To Die trailer, the skid mode comes in handy when caught in a tight spot. The No Time To Die special edition has a unique digital number plate activated through the hidden control panel. Just like the original car, this special edition can produce a smoke screen to aid a successful getaway. Ejected through the rear ‘exhaust’, the smoke has a supply tank which supplies an hour of safe smoke before it needs topping up. Although the DB5 Junior is not road legal, as an authentic Aston Martin model, every owner will receive automatic membership of the respected Aston Martin Owners Club. In addition, all clients will receive complimentary membership of The Little Car Club, allowing them to take part in exclusive events where they, their children and their grandchildren can drive their DB5 Juniors on the most prestigious racetracks. Ben Hedley, CEO of The Little Car Company, said: “Regarded as the most famous car in cinematic history, the gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5 awed audiences around the world over fifty years ago. Now, that story continues. As part of an exclusive partnership with EON Productions and Aston Martin, we have had the opportunity to create something truly unique for James Bond fans and collectors. We can’t wait to see the adventures these cars take with their owners.” Bond fans worldwide are able to secure one of the limited-edition No Time To Die editions of the DB5 Junior by visiting 007junior.com. With only 125 cars being built, build slots are allocated on a first come, first-served basis, by placing a fully refundable deposit. Pricing for the car has been set at £90,000, plus local taxes. Existing Aston Martin DB5 Junior clients will be given first refusal on upgrading to a No Time To Die edition, and remaining build slots will be allocated on a firstcome, first-served basis.

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FALL WILL NOT BE THE

same without plaid.

Fall simply will not be the same without plaid, tartan or flannel. You know fall is here when all the clothing stores have plaid on their displays. Its unique pattern gives the casual, cozy vibe, which is why it is so popular in fall and winter. And fashion designers have also started to make more elegant clothing pieces using plaid, steering away from the casual vibe it gives. Of course plaid comes in bright colors too, but you want to go with the plaid or tartan that has burgundy, dark green, black, blue or grey.

TO FLANNEL OR NOT TO FLANNEL FRIED RICE COROZO LONG TAIL FLANNEL BUTTON-DOWN Japanese-made plaid flannel is cut long with a rounded droptail hem. Features three pockets at the front and is finished with a full-length front button closure. $189 / Available at urbanoutfitters.com

WEAR COLOR WITH CONFIDENCE HOOK + ALBERT LAPEL FLOWER Add a fanciful touch to any look with this charming flower made in America with breezy cotton petals. $30 / Available at nordstrom.com

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WEARABLE POPS OF COLOR Where and how to wear them!

You want to step out of your comfort zone, but not too much, and perhaps you don’t know which step to take. Sometimes smaller, simpler, is better for you instead of going all out and making a huge wardrobe shift and buying a neon orange blazer that you are only going to wear once. There are many ways to do this and I’m sure there is a way where it suits you best! Start off with a base color. Some examples are navy, black, grey or beige. Once you have your base color picked for your suit, then choose what and where you would like the pop of color to be. It can be anywhere from your tie, bow tie, handkerchief, socks or even your blouse under your blazer! These small adjustments make a big statement, believe it or not. And as far as what color to choose as your “accent” color, you can pick any. Find a color that looks good and stands out against the base color that you chose. Another thing that you can do is choose a pattern. Many ties, socks and handkerchiefs come in different types of patterns and prints that also give the same affect. Next time you have the opportunity to wear a nice blouse or jacket, wear a pop of color of your choice!

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LIVING ‘N STYLE

LUXURYESSENTIALS

SHOES FOR

DAZE! VERSACE SAFETY PIN PUMPS These versatile pumps can be worn with evening looks or as an accent piece in casual outfits. Crafted from supple calf leather, these pointed toe, high heel slingbacks are enriched with heritage Safety Pin hardware. $895 / Available at Versace.com

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN LOUBI QUEEN 120 MM Unleash your wild side in the Loubi Queen, one of the Maison’s most iconic sandals, inspired by 1950s pin-up girls. For the SS20 collection, Christian has reworked this classic in Cocco Metallo Platine. This proprietary textile, inspired by sophistication and preppy chic, features a platinum crocodile-print embossed leather. $845 / Available at us.christianlouboutin.com

JIMMY CHOO BING 100 BING in black patent leather is modern and stylish. Its beautiful slip on design makes it a unique style and emphasizes the leg lengthening effect with its 100mm heel height. Featuring a crystal detailing strap across the top of the foot for a hint of glamour, pair with a little black dress for a striking look. $950/ Available at Jimmychoo.com

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VALENTINO METALLIC ROCKSTUD MULE 90MM / 3.5 IN Valentino Garavani Rockstud mule in laminated elk-print calfskin. $895 / Available at Valentino.com

TRAVEL ‘N STYLE

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VINCE CAMUTO LACE SLEEVE SWEATER Gently billowed sleeves of sheer, paisley-mesh lace gathered to fitted cuffs transform a cozy mockneck pullover into an über romantic top. $99 / Available at Nordstom.com

LACE, THE MOST LUX OF THEM ALL Where it came from and why we love it Lace is a very well known fabric. When you think lace, what most likely comes to mind is luxury. Lace is a very delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern, made by machine or by hand. Originally, linen, silk, gold, or silver threads were used. It was worn by some of the most well known people in history, which is why we connect lace with “fancy” and “luxurious”. Lace goes all the way back to the times of Queen Elizabeth I (6th century). Lace collars, lace caps, lace shawls, and it doesn’t stop there! Lace was

used (and still is) to not only be worn as clothing pieces, but used to decorate the home! Today lace can be found almost anywhere. Typically one would wear lace as an undergarment, or on special occasions. You can now find lace in everyday clothing. You would want to save it for a nice dinner, or a date, and obviously lace is almost always found in wedding dresses. Lace will forever be a fabric that will give elegance to your wardrobe and house.

All that fur! In the fall, you can’t go wrong with fur. And now there are so many companies that make faux fur pieces so that you don’t have to feel bad about wearing fur. It can be a fur scarf, or a fur jacket. (Boots with the fur?) Every year during the cold months you see a lot of trends, but fur is one that has stayed and will continue to stay.

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SHINE BRIGHT

with your diamonds

Diamonds are very much so a girl’s best friend. There is nothing more luxurious than diamonds. It is one of the most beautiful stones. This fall, look for an elegant diamond necklace or bracelet to wear to any event that will immediately take up whatever you’re wearing by 10 levels. What you’ll want to make sure of is that you’re wearing a solid color or something simple, nothing with too much going on, to have your diamonds be the statement. Oh, and don’t forget pearls! Throw some pearls in the mix with your diamonds for the ultimate luxury look!

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Plant-Based Makeup Everything you need to know about making the switch to vegan cosmetics

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Now more than ever, people are making compassionate choices about the products they use every day. You’re probably more likely to read the ingredients on a box of cereal than a tube of mascara, and you’re not alone. While veganism is becoming a popular diet choice among health and environmentally conscious people, many don’t know about the vegan options available for the areas of their lives that aren’t food related, like clothes, cosmetics, and makeup products. People overlook the fact that the ingredients in makeup products are often filled with animal-derived components that can be detrimental to your skin and health.

many vegan cosmetics can be far more expensive than nonvegan cosmetics, you may want to consider spending a pretty penny in order to reap the benefits. Ingredients like honey and lecithin, a by-product found in the nervous tissue of living organisms, are often used in lipsticks and liquid powders and can cause allergic reactions in certain users. Vegan products are seen as superior because they have fewer ingredients, and the ingredients are more natural. These products are less likely to cause or aggravate acne, rashes, dry skin, or other skin conditions, and can even heal damaged skin with its wholesome qualities.

When a product is advertised as cruelty-free, that does not necessarily make it vegan. Crueltyfree products are simply not tested on animals, while true vegan cosmetics do not contain any ingredients extracted from animals, including insects. According to People Ethical Treatment of Animals, beeswax and honeycomb are some of the most commonly used additives in products like eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, and other face makeup. Not to be a “buzz-kill,” but the bees need their own wax in order to provide for offspring and preserve honey for the winter. Without healthy bees to pollinate crops, our future looks devastating. That’s just one of the many reasons to start buying vegan cosmetics.

Wondering how to take the leap and find vegan makeup products to shop for? PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies program is the answer to your vegan prayers. It is designed to share information about companies that sell crueltyfree and vegan products. With more than 4,200 companies in their database, you’ll need to look no further. A few of the companies listed as cruelty-free and vegan include Adorn Cosmetics, whose slogan is “luxury without the guilt,” and Babydoll Cosmetics, who specialize in premium quality false eyelashes. If you’re looking for a more affordable way to support veganism, brands like ELF and Milani offer some vegan options for a fraction of the cost of other companies.

When it comes to integrating values with beauty, vegan makeup is the perfect place to start. Among the good of supporting a worthy cause, it’s also better suited for sensitive skin. Although

Making the choice to purchase vegan makeup not only impacts your own health and wellness, but the future of the animals and the environment that we live in.

The Electric Daisy Carnival

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OUR TOWN

BY KHADEJAH KHAN

The Electric Daisy Carnival, commonly referred to as EDC, is returning to Orlando, and if you haven’t been yet, it’s an adventure to experience at least once in your life. Held at the Tinker Field Stadium from November 12-14, the three-day carnival has something for everyone, whether you are a veteran music lover, newbie, or just want to see what all the hype is about. Once you enter the fairgrounds, you’ll feel ignited by the carnival’s atmosphere. The jaw-dropping stages are something to marvel at, incorporating laser shows, pyrotechnics, and grandiose sets within the fairgrounds. You can also enjoy the full-size ferris wheel, or immerse yourself in interactive art installations that harmonize technology and nature, from LED lights, glow in the dark spaces, and three-dimensional superstructures. And if we’re lucky, perhaps we’ll see ziplining again from past EDCs.

Of course, the headliners and acts this year are full of magnetic artists ready to electrify excited music lovers. Favorites include Afrojack, Kaskade, AC Slater, and Zedd spinning some original tracks and remixes. If you’re new to EDC, don’t fret! EDC encourages a judgement-free zone and open-mindedness to new experiences. Veteran carnival-goers love to meet new people and will talk your ear off. They create a friendly environment, are respectful, and spread positivity to a contagious degree. You’ll quickly feel the love and camaraderie, make new friends, and create memories unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. More than a music festival, EDC is a community where people young and old embrace their authentic selves. Carnival-goers dress up in colorful, vibrant, and often humorous costumes (like Big Bird or a hot dog) to express their personalities. Some costumes

are subtle in the details and others take up space. Take the opportunity to create, pretend, and play with your individuality in a judgement-free zone; it’s a refreshing change from the humdrum of life. Even if dressing up isn’t your cup of tea, you can still enjoy the experience of witnessing creativity at its craziest. Whether it’s your ninth time at EDC Orlando or your first time, whether you decide to go all three days or just one, it is an unforgettable experience with something for everyone. Invite some friends, your 18+ kids or grandkids, or be adventurous on your own. Either way, in a friendly environment and magnetic music, arts, and culture carnival, you are sure to have a good time. EDC comes to Tinker Field, Orlando November 12-14.

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DON’T MISS THE BEAT

“Velvet Doors” Debut Album from Florida Artist Nicolina

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DON’T MISS THE BEAT

At first glance, you may think Florida-born musician

Nicolina is Joan Jett reincarnated, but with a closer look at her debut full-length album, “Velvet Doors,” you realize that she is an artist of her own making, definitively original, equal parts innovative and intriguing—and any homage to the past found within her style simply serves as rich soil for the songstress of this generation to blossom and grow. Inspired by icons such as Jett, Elton John, and even Quentin Tarantino, Nicolina is charting the path to becoming an icon herself, as her strong sense of identity found within “Velvet Doors” reveals a singer unafraid to let her true self shine—a trait representative of artists destined to make an impact of legendary status. Released on September 17th, “Velvet Doors” introduces the world to a creative soul immersed in pop-rock of the seventies and eighties, with the innate ability to transcend both genre and era. With rock anthems that could easily be at home in sold-out stadiums decades in the past like “What a Feeling,” Nicolina brilliantly modernizes and mythologizes her influences as she concocts a genre all her own, while contemporary hits like “Abyss” could easily climb the Top 40 charts. Simultaneously gritty and glam, “Velvet Doors” brings to life the characteristics of classic rock and blues that the music industry has seemed to have forgotten, from the raw authenticity of seventies songwriters to the electric eccentricities of arena-rock bands of the eighties.

magically make emotion tangible through sultry and smooth vocals and swooning guitar solos. The album touches on the personal and the profound, as Nicolina’s perceptive lyrics begin conversations about the wild and wonderful journey of life. While Nicolina exudes confidence and cool, the artist shows a vulnerable side on singles like “Dollhouse” and “Crave,” which has surpassed over 500,000 streams on Spotify, demonstrating her capability of understanding and echoing the sentiments of listeners from all walks of life. A champion of individuality and creativity, Nicolina has a powerful gift of showing that in her listeners’ uniqueness, they all can relate to one another through the truth of emotion, the universality of storytelling, and the connectivity of music. With “Velvet Doors,” Nicolina succeeds in her personal goal of creating music that embodies love and light, making a positive difference in the lives of her audience, each searching for their authentic purpose and place in this world.

After appearing on FOX’s singing competition The Four, Nicolina released her debut EP, “Caution.” Now, along with spotlight artist features on local and satellite radio, as well as statewide radio tours, Nicolina has found global praise on national television and international magazines, setting a tone of high anticipation for “Velvet Doors.” The 17-song record found life in Nicolina’s LA apartment, with most of the songs originally written as ballads on the piano. Over the two-year period of creating the album with producer Alec Zeilon, Nicolina transformed the ballads into the crossover works of art that they are today.

Listen to “Velvet Doors” on Spotify

Proving herself a master of texture and sound, Nicolina especially shines on the album’s title track, as “Velvet Doors” stand out as the artist’s prime example of her capacity to

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FASHION TOYS

The 911 GT3: from racing car straight to series production mode

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In the new Porsche 911 GT3, the brand’s most powerful genes

combine to create something even stronger. Motorsport legends Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmeister provide expert analysis of the state-of-the-art racer for the road. The highlight reel in Walter Röhrl’s mind plays an over 20-year-old thriller. “We never would have thought that a series production car could lay down a sub-eight-minute lap on the Nordschleife,” the motorsport legend recalls. In 1999, the first Porsche 911 GT3 pulled it off. Not least because it was driven around the Nürburgring by the two-time rally world champion himself. After 20.6 kilometres, the clock stopped at 7:56.33 minutes. It was a sensation! For Jörg Bergmeister, a 23-year-old up-and-coming Porsche factory driver at the time, there were no doubts: the GT3 was his dream car. Now Porsche has presented the seventh generation of the highperformance sports car and, together with Lars Kern, Bergmeister catapulted around the infamous Green Hell during the final development drives. The absolute best time from four almost equally fast laps on what is now a 20.8-kilometre test circuit was set by development driver Kern: an astonishing 6:59.927 minutes (911 GT3 (WLTP): Fuel consumption combined 13.0 – 12.9 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 294 – 293 g/km, 911 GT3 (NEFZ): Fuel consumption combined 13.3 – 12.4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 304 – 283 g/km). Roughly a minute faster than the first one. “A world of difference,” says Röhrl. The latest GT3 incorporates more racing technology than any of its predecessors. The layout of the double wishbone front axle, the refined aerodynamics with the swan-neck rear wing, and the striking diffuser are just a few of many examples. Bergmeister, now 45, knows the components well from the Porsche 911 RSR – the GT factory racing car that delivered Le Mans victories and championship titles for Porsche. The most powerful series 911 with a naturally aspirated engine offers an astonishing level of everyday comfort for what is a razor-sharp driving machine. What else is there to say? The final word goes to the grand master of driving: “I am often asked which is my favourite 911,” says Röhrl. “It’s always the latest one – and the next one.”

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HEALTH

CAN YOU OUT-EXERCISE A BAD DIET? 58

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By Khadejah Khan We all know that one person who says, “I eat what I want and then just work it off at the gym,” and then proceeds to stuff their face with pizza, tacos, and cheeseburgers. But is there any truth to out-exercising a crappy diet? In short: NO. Working out like a monster is not going to counteract a bad diet, it’ll only make it harder for you to achieve your fitness goals. Different foods have good and bad side effects toward various parts of the body. Healthy foods contribute essential nutrients which impact our skin, sleeping patterns, and joints, for example. Dense foods that are rich in calories but low in healthy nutrients can make us feel groggy and bloated (think Popeye versus Garfield). So if you’re regularly eating junk foods like fries and doughnuts, heading to the gym for 45-60 minutes is not going to work off your Wendy’s 4 for $4 either. Instead, it gets stored as fat and disrupts your #gainz. Perhaps the only people who can justify a bad diet are pro athletes. They require an enormous amount of caloric fuel because they burn off the intake with frequent exercise and high intensity workouts, aka energy output. For the average person, it’s a lot harder to work off your caloric intake, no matter how much we believe we live at the gym and breath exercise. Unless you’re training to be the new Michael Phelps or a linebacker at the next Superbowl, there’s no rationale for unlimited breadsticks at Olive Garden. Having a bad diet and keeping your physique may have worked when you were in high school, but that’s not the case once you pass 25. Your metabolic rate, or how quickly you burn calories or fat, is at its highest in your teens and early 20s, even if you didn’t exercise regularly, meaning, eating fast food during your lunch block was fine and dandy whether or not you had track practice later. However, everyone’s metabolic rate is different and determined by genetics, and as we get older our metabolism slows. Such is life, unfortunately. So what about that person we all know who believes they can have their cake and eat it, too? One: they might be lucky and have a high metabolic rate (try not to let that jealousy get to you). Two (and most likely): they’re not going to see the results they want. Having bottomless fries at Red Robin then working it off didn’t cancel out the fries; it just made it more difficult to lose. Therefore a regular diet high in bad fats and sugars will constantly get in the way of your gym goals. It’s unreasonable to quit an entire diet cold-turkey. But in small ways, the key is to make smart food choices that when stored are healthy for us and give us good nutrients, but will also be “easier” to work off.

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CELEBRITY SOUP

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Celebrities Who Are

GREAT COOKS Just cause they can afford a private chef, doesn’t mean they need one! By Riesa Pascal With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s only natural to start thinking about food and maybe some of your households are already arguing about who’s cooking the turkey this year! While it’s apparent that private chefs are a must-have for many celebrities, not every star needs someone else to cook for them. Here are 8 celebrities who not only enjoy cooking, but are also surprisingly good at it. Chrissy Teigen first showcased her love for food by posting recipes she loved to cook—or created herself—on her blog and other social media platforms. In 2015, she released her first cookbook, titled Cravings, which was inspired by recipes from her life with her famous hubby John Legend. Today, you can still regularly see Chrissy cooking up a storm in the kitchen on her Instagram and Twitter, oftentimes featuring beloved family members as her sous chefs. When you have the kind of fame Kris Jenner has, you certainly don’t have to cook if you don’t want to. Fortunately for the Kardashian clan, Kris Jenner actually enjoys taking time out of her busy schedule to cook up comfort food for her family. In fact, she enjoys cooking so much that she even shared some of her favorite foods in a cookbook called In the Kitchen With Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites. Inside the cookbook, you’ll find nearly 70 favorite recipes that have become the centerpiece of Kardashian-Jenner family traditions. Apparently a love of cooking runs in the family because much like her mother, Kylie Jenner is also not a stranger to the kitchen. She has often appeared on social media taking her fans along with her as she whipped up her favorite recipes. In 2016, the beauty-mogul even released her own cooking series titled "Cooking With Kylie" for her app and website subscribers. On the show, the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan takes on everything from candied yams and Teriyaki Sliders to healthy stir fries and more. Although she keeps it modest when it comes to her cooking skills, Blake Lively absolutely loves to bake. The A-list actress and fashion icon even celebrated her good friend Beyoncé turning 33 in 2014 by creating an amazing beehive shaped birthday cake that looked more nothing short of a work of art. Lively spoke about the desert in a social media video showcasing the tasty treat writing, “In honor of the Queen of all Bs… I had to make this Meyer Lemon Honey cake.”

We’ve all seen Snoop Dogg work his culinary magic on VH1's Emmynominated Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party. What you may not know, however, is that Snoop's love for the kitchen actually stems from his self-described "unadventurous" palate. When he is cooking for himself, Snoops says he can always have his favorite dishes, no matter what. Luckily for us, Snoop decided to share these favorite recipes with the world in his debut cookbook, From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen. The recipe book delivers 50 recipes and OG soul food straight from Snoop's own collection such as Baked Mac & Cheese, Fried Bologna Sandwiches with Chips, Soft Flour Tacos and Easy Orange Chicken. Is there anything David Beckham can’t do? Well if you follow him on Instagram, you know that cooking is not one of those missing talents! The retired soccer star loves to bake, is close friends with Gordon Ramsay, and has even received tips for the kitchen from the celebrity chef such as how to make a perfect Beef Wellington. He regularly takes to his social media to share his cooking skills and has recently held discussions with the BBC and Netflix about a cooking show which would be developed by his company Studio 99. When she’s not headlining sold-out concerts all over the world, Taylor Swift can often be found in the kitchen! Many of her friends have attested to her cooking abilities and she has even said herself that her cooking inspiration is Chef Ina Garten. The “Shake It Off ” singer has been a fan of the famed chef since she was a teenager and loves making Ina Garten’s flag cake recipe for her Fourth of July parties. Swift is also a self-proclaimed food addict and has been known to make her tasty, eye-catching desserts for her own parties. This one was a genuine surprise for me to learn! Before he was serenading the masses with his sultry voice, did you know that Michael Bublé was a cook on a boat? According to the Grammy-award winning artist, he often lived with his great-grandmother as a child and fondly remembers watching her effortlessly cook delicious meals. His father was a fisherman who was away a lot and from ages 17-20, Bublé was hired as a cook on the same boat. He spoke of that time of his life saying he would make meals on the stove in a little galley such as lasagnes, roasts and spaghetti bolognese.

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STYLE MD

|Giving thanks to those that feed us| B Y D A W N H A R R I S S H E R L I N G , M . D . , F. A . C . P.

Lately, I’ve been spending a great deal of time thinking about food. Essentially, this is because that’s what I do every day, but also because Thanksgiving is approaching. Most of what we know about Thanksgiving is apocryphal. The only thing we can count on as being true is that there was eating. And probably giving thanks. Which actually makes it a pretty good holiday. While we have plenty to be thankful for, now seems like a good time to be especially grateful for food. First off, if you didn’t make it yourself, someone else sure as heck did. Thanks to the restaurant workers spending hours behind a hot stove and the servers spending just as many hours running around. And now we have the delivery folks to extend thanks to. These men and women have become the newest addition to front line,

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essential workers. And thanks to the home cooks (usually the moms, but also some dads) who toil without much in the way of gratitude for most of the year. They might be working for free, but their time is worth something—a lot actually. Thinking about what to make in the coming week and making sure the ingredients are on hand, requires a great deal of mental energy and also time—let’s estimate this at about ten minutes per dinner per day. If we consider the fact that the clean-up involved in a homecooked meal is often fifteen minutes or more, the dinner that our handy recipe said would take only 20-25 minutes to make, is now pushing up against an hour. Including time spent planning, time spent cooking, and then the clean-up, what’s the real cost of all this? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the

average hourly wage of a worker in the U.S. was around $27 in 2019. That means, on average, we value fifteen minutes of an American worker’s time at around $7. If ingredients to prepare a meal at home cost a family $15, but the time required to plan, shop for, make, and clean up the meal takes an hour, the meal really just cost about $42, but was free for you (if you weren’t the one who just fed everyone). The second group people to thank are the people who grow, harvest, and transport our food. About a year ago, my husband and I decided to plant a garden. Since we are Floridians, we also got a couple of citrus trees, a banana tree, and a mango tree. To date, we have successfully harvested about 2.5 lemons (one had a bad spot that needed to be cut out so we lost a half), a few bunches of green beans, and about five servings of broccoli. The herbs did okay until it got hot.

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Now we just have rosemary and okra. And we still can’t get the kids to eat the okra. It turns out that growing stuff is hard. Other things want to eat what you are growing, the plants get sick, and weeds can seem unstoppable. If it were up to me to grow food for my family, I don’t think we’d make it. And yet, I can go to the supermarket and pretty much get whatever produce or meat I want. It took a veritable army of people to get that food there, most of whom work for very little pay. They have now also become essential workers who deserve abundant thanks and probably a raise. The other people we have to thank are the ones that fed us from the time we were too small to even ask properly. And whether by bottle or breast, feeding babies is hard work. Newborns want to be fed every two hours, which can pretty much feel like constantly. Bottles need to be cleaned and formula is expensive. And contrary to popular opinion, breast feeding is only free if the one who is doing the feeding’s time is worth nothing. Many mothers spend hours directly feeding or expressing milk to be fed to their babies. At $27 an hour? Let’s just say that this coming Mother’s Day, you owe mom. Big time. So, while your Thanksgiving gathering may be a bit smaller this year or include a few Zoom or FaceTime guests, it doesn’t have to be less meaningful. Give thanks, and if you can, maybe slip the delivery guy an extra twenty.

Dr. Sherling is a general internist and clinical associate professor at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine. She is the author of several academic articles and a medical thriller, Not Quite Dead. Website: dawnharrissherling.com Twitter: @dharrissherling

THE OTHER PEOPLE WE HAVE TO THANK ARE THE ONES THAT FED US FROM THE TIME WE WERE TOO SMALL TO EVEN ASK PROPERLY.

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DESIGN

DESIGN TRENDS A Dash of Inspiration One thing is for sure: regardless of the season, quotes will never go out of style. Whether you wake up feeling joyful or on the wrong side of the bed, that extra splash of motivation hanging on your bedroom wall will never be too much. Canvas wall quotes are a perfect way to embrace your personality, inner thoughts, and perhaps your most quirkiest details. So go on and shop for a canvas that just screams YOU!

NOVEMBER DECOR: CANDLES

It’s time to light up your season One of the most exciting things about fall is deciding which fragrances will take center stage inside of your home. Scents like apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin are November classics - perfect for sparking warm, cozy aromas in the bedroom or kitchen. While burning scented candles year-round is enjoyable, there’s something about picking out autumn aromas. Fall scents are atmosphere-shifters and ooze complete relaxation. It’s time to fill your home with pleasant fragrances that will make your space more inviting this season. Here are our top three favorites from Yankee Candle.

1. Spiced Pumpkin This warm, comforting fragrance makes everyone hungry for mom’s recipe of pumpkin pie! With vanilla, cinnamon, and sweet sugar, this scent mixes sweet and spice just to have everything nice. 2. Sparkling Cinnamon Your room will be filled with a stellar cinnamon aroma within minutes of lighting the candle! 3. Honeycrisp Apple Cider This fragrance just oozes that sweet apple scent you’ve always desired.

BRIGHT AND ALL WHITE

Achieve a trendy minimalist look

An interior design trend that was predicted would go away this year is still sticking around. This season, it continues to be all about white. White countertops, white cabinets, white walls. There’s no denying that this minimalist trend ensures a light, airy feel inside of the home. Add personality to your space by throwing in some distinct wood pieces, plants, or cozy textures. Gravitate toward bright and white (spaces) and give your home a rich, sophisticated, and clean look. By Riesa Pascal

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Crock Pot

APPLE CRANBERRY CIDER The Perfect Thanksgiving Drink

INGREDIENTS 8 cups (64 ounces) cranberry juice 4 cups (32 ounces) apple cider 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 orange (sliced) 2 tbsp packed brown sugar 4 cinnamon sticks (plus more for garnish) 1 tbsp whole cloves (tied in a cheesecloth to contain them) 1 ounce light or dark rum per served glass

RECIPE - Combine cranberry juice, apple cider, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange slices and cloves in crock pot. - Cook on high if you plan on using within 2-3 hours. Cook on low for longer. - Allow to simmer and warm until ready to serve, stirring occasionally. - Add in one ounce of rum per mug. - Finally garnish with additional cinnamon stick, cranberries, orange slices and a rosemary twig.

ENJOY!

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Richard A. Gilbert de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Richard Gilbert has been a trial lawyer in Tampa for more than forty years. He is board certified in Civil Trial and Business Litigation by The Florida Bar. He has won numerous multimillion-dollar jury awards and has served as lead counsel in four trials receiving national attention. He and his co-counsel obtained the largest jury verdict ever in the State of Florida in a medical malpractice lawsuit. His peers have now recognized him as the Best Lawyers 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law in Tampa. Mr. Gilbert is listed in Best Lawyers Florida in three categories: Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Other awards include being selected as one of the leading 500 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in America by Law Dragon Magazine in 2007 and one of the top one hundred Florida Super Lawyers in 2006 and 2007. Mr. Gilbert has actively served his local community as president of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, chair of the local trial lawyer section, president of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and as an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Stetson Law School. Mr. Gilbert chaired the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar, was elected to the Board of Governors, served on its Executive Committee, and chaired numerous other committees. Throughout his career Mr. Gilbert has been recognized as a leader in professionalism. He was chairman of the Ethics Commission of the State of Florida, and chairman of the Governor’s Task Force To Promote Ethics In Government. He served on the Standing Committee on Professionalism for the Florida Bar and chaired the Professionalism Committee of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Mr. Gilbert has received awards for excellence in civil trial work, public service, professionalism, and for his service on the Board of Governors. He is a board member for One City Ministries and serves as an elder for his church. Mr. Gilbert has a longstanding track record of protecting the rights of injured persons, victims of fraud, and others seeking justice beyond his own legal practice. He was the longest serving chairman of the Board of Directors of Southern Legal Counsel and served on the development council for Bay Area Legal Services. Both are public interest law firms serving the underprivileged and disenfranchised.

101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 2000, Tampa, FL 33602 | P: 813-229-2775 | www.dgfirm.com

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Our mission at Tampa Style Magazine is to bring visibility to professionals who exhibit excellence, integrity, client service and high standards that have made them preeminent and highly successful. Tampa’s Dentists of the Year are selected based on survey, referrals and feedback from their professional peers. This is an ongoing campaign and we ask you to cast your vote/suggestion for your favorite professionals in our city at TampaStyleMagazine.com. The following pages exhibit this issue’s Dentists of the Year.

Randall A Diez & Michael A Diez McIlwain Dental Specialists Seema Amin Mark M. Dawoud Reham El-Hennawey Dr. Little Roberto Macedo Vivian Medina Nadia ONeal L. Ruth Berry Lauren Companioni Strahan Albert J Fontaine Trevor F. Quick

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Randall A Diez, D.M.D. & Michael A Diez, D.M.D. General & Cosmetic Dentistry of Tampa “We are so incredibly humbled to have been chosen by our patients and our community for 2021 Tampa Style’s Dentist of the Year! Having the support of our patients means the world to us. We cannot thank you enough for your amazing reviews and continued trust in our practice. To us, dentistry is not just our occupation, it’s our passion. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a patient leave our office pain free, with a healthy, beautiful smile. They not only have a new sense of confidence but a new outlook on life, and we have the privilege of witnessing that transformation every day.” – Dr. Randall Diez, Dr. Michael Diez Dr. Randall Diez and Dr. Michael Diez of General and Cosmetic Dentistry of Tampa provide their community with the most technologically progressive dentistry available. Their distinct qualifications place them in the top 1% of dental practices. Their offices achieve a diverse range of dental certifications and offer an extensive variety of state-of-the-art dental procedures. The doctors are committed to providing all aspects of General, Preventative, Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry to achieve their patient’s goals. Their patients agree, their dentistry is exceptional. But it’s the extra touches that make this practice so unique. It’s the evening “Check Up” phone calls from Dr. Diez’s wife, Lori, the annual Holiday Social and the handwritten thank-you cards. It’s these small acts of kindness that let the patients know they are family. A Special Thanks: Dr. Diez & Dr. Mick would like to offer a heartfelt “Thank you” to their amazing team. “We recognize how vital our team is to the success of our practice, and we can’t thank you enough for your hard work and dedication. We wouldn’t be here without you!” Our Dentists:

Dr. Randall Diez, senior practitioner and founder has been

dedicated to offering the most innovative general and cosmetic dentistry for over 34 years. His objective has always been to provide his patients with an all-inclusive range of dental procedures. He has achieved this goal by attaining education and certifications in: Invisalign, CEREC, CBCT digital Imaging for dental implants, PerioLase (LANAP) Laser Gum therapy, Chao Pinhole Surgical Procedure, Oral Sedation Dentistry, and LVI Advanced Dental Esthetics. Dr. Diez’s eye for detail, creative abilities and desire to provide his absolute best dentistry are the qualities that his patients believe distinctly set him apart. Dr. Michael Diez (Dr. Mick), is a Tampa native whose peers

voted him among Tampa’s Top General & Cosmetic Dentists in 2020 and 2021. His philosophy is “To use my artistic abilities

From left to right, Dr. Diez, Julie (Office Manager), and Dr. Mick

and dental knowledge to create and enhance every smile when restoring my patients’ teeth to their healthiest state, while in an environment where every patient is treated like family.” Dr. Mick is certified in Invisalign and CEREC Same Day Crown technology. He performs Smile Makeovers and Root Canals, as well as placing and restoring Dental Implants. Dr. Mick received his undergraduate and doctorate degree in Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University. He is a member of the ADA, FDA, and FACD. Dr. Mick is also a respected member of BNI, a world wide networking organization, and is the Secretary/Treasurer for his Carrollwood Chapter. Dr. Mick contributes to the community through his support of the Veterans & Troops as a VA Community Care Dentist and through Operation Gratitude. Dr. Mick has also partnered with Tampa basketball legend, Ricky Gallon, director of the Tampa Boys and Girls Clubs by donating monthly toothbrush kits in an ongoing effort to improve children’s dental health. Outside the office, Dr. Mick is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys adventures in Florida’s waters with his wife, Alexa, his family, and friends. Dr. Mick’s unassuming, approachable nature compliments his dental skills and creativeness, placing him among the finest in the dental profession.

5010 Gunn Hwy., Tampa, FL 33624 | P: 813-960-5869 | www.YourTampaDentist.com | tampacosmeticdentist.com

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4710 N. Habana Ave., Suites 203-207, Tampa, FL 33614 P: 813-879-8097 26908 Foggy Creek Rd., Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 P: 813-991-9893 www.mcilwaindentistry.com

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McIlwain Dental Specialists Creating Beautiful Smiles for the Whole Family When you’re a patient of McIlwain Dental Specialists, you’re set on dental and orthodontic care for life. Our family-owned practice offers state-of-the-art services designed to optimize the oral health and hygiene of every member of your family, and we’re committed to providing the most comprehensive solutions available. Whether you’re searching for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontic care, or even aesthetic services like botox and fillers, we’re your family’s one-stop-shop for a beautiful and healthy smile! Welcome to McIlwain Dentistry: You can rest assured your dental journey is in the most capable hands with our team. With over 40 years of experience in dentistry, our team will care for you and your family no matter what stage of life you’re in. After all, our goal is to work with and for you for the entire lifespan of your teeth! When you step into our office, you’ll find the service, expertise, and excellence you are looking for when it comes to routine dental care. From the best pediatric

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dentists in South Tampa and Wesley Chapel to our team of doctors, we’re proud to offer quality comprehensive preventive care, as well as advanced dental practices, to all of our patients from infancy through adulthood. Health, hygiene, and happiness are to be found here at McIlwain Family Dentistry when you receive individually-based care at every age. Comprehensive Services, Expert Care: Advanced dentistry practices that defy expectations are guaranteed when you work with the McIlwain Dentistry team. From standard cleanings to minor repairs or comprehensive orthodontic corrections, your oral safety and satisfaction are always an appointment away. Peace of mind is found in knowing that all of your needs can be met in one office. That’s why we offer state-of-the-art treatments including laser fillings, impression-free crowns and orthodontics, and more! Additionally, we specialize in offering safe sedation and other pain-free treatments for patients of all ages, thereby ensuring that children and adults alike feel safe

and comfortable while in our care. Finally, should you desire to renew your smile and revitalize the vitality of your overall appearance, we also offer cosmetic treatments such as Botox and Juvéderm for adults. Thus, by providing you with nationally recognized and lauded dermal fillers, our team keeps you smiling for a lifetime! Your Smile, Our Mission: Your comfort is our priority. In caring for you throughout the lifespan of your teeth as you age, our objective is to work with you to prevent dental problems, target them early and immediately should they arise, and effectively treat both your teeth and gums with a quality, caring touch. Not only do we perform a comprehensive dental exam with every visit to further empower you, but we strive to foster an environment that dispels discomfort and eliminates the anxiety that often leads patients to avoid scheduling dental visits, even when they believe a checkup might be necessary for their current health. We look forward to caring for you, your family, and your smile. Contact us today to learn more or schedule your appointment.

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Seema Amin, DMD Tarpon Dental I am genuinely humbled to be chosen by our patients and the Tampa Bay Community for the 2021 Tampa Styles Dentists of the Year. Surround yourself with like-minded people and always treat people the way you would want to be treated …this is my mantra for living my life! -Dr. Seema Amin. Being born in London, England and moving to the United States at the age of 12, Dr. Seema Amin completed her Undergraduate and Dental School studies at the University of Florida. Subsequently, she completed an additional year in a General Practice residency and has been in private practice Dentistry ever since. Dentistry has changed over the last decade and it is important to recognize that not all dental practices are the same. With the growing trend of impersonal corporate dental clinics, the caring, human touch is rapidly disappearing and being replaced by a volume-based business brand of less individualized dental care. Tarpon Dental’s highly experienced team, along with Dr. Amin, is dedicated to deliver an exceptional level of care with integrity and compassion. They believe it is important to listen to their patient’s wants and needs and to offer all treatment considerations in dentistry today. On the cutting edge of dental advancements in her field, Dr. Amin’s practice embraces all new technology that can improve the quality of care for her patients. Her recent implementation of the state of the art, Itero Scanner is one such example. A complimentary scan is taken on her patients to evaluate their oral health. Simulations for clear aligner therapy are also available so you can see your new smile. In addition, this 3D digital scanner technology has virtually eliminated the need to take messy impressions of your teeth. This new technology also gives us a time lapse to show how your teeth change over the years. Over the past 23 years, Dr. Amin has taken countless hours of additional dental education. She is focused on Cosmetic, Restorative, and Comprehensive Dentistry and wants you to have your best smile forever. Have you ever considered improving your appearance? Cosmetic dentistry has advanced and now we can offer trial smiles to see if what you have been thinking could be a wish come true. Full mouth rehabilitations are Dr. Amin’s passion … she is ready to take on the treatment planning challenge of any smile. Advanced implant training gives Dr. Amin the knowledge to be able to handle any replacement option as well. Her team “feels passionate about prevention and detecting problems early”. “Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of our day because we want to help our community fight this battle”. Outside of dentistry Dr. Amin enjoys spending time with her husband, a Gastroenterologist in the community, and their two beautiful daughters. She loves to cook and spend time getting daily exercise. “I am proud to be a part of this amazing profession where I can help make a difference in a person’s smile and overall health. What a great privilege it is to get to know my patients and build lasting relationships with them”. -Dr. Amin

2611 Keystone Rd., Suite B-7, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 | P: 727-937-4285 www.TarponDental.com | frontoffice@tarpondental.com

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Mark M. Dawoud, DMD Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Mark Dawoud—known as “Dr. Mark” to all his patients—grew up in the New York Tri-State area. He received his DMD from Tufts School of Dental Medicine, following up with a dental residency at NYU Lutheran Medical Center working as a general dentist. Dr. Dawoud then completed an advanced certification in Pediatric Dentistry Specialty residency through NYU Lutheran Medical Center (now renamed NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn) where he served as the chief resident and enjoyed treating patients from all over the world. He is also credentialed at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Dawoud is a Board-certified pediatric dentist who is licensed by the State of Florida to administer in-office sedation to his patients. Dr. Dawoud became a Board-certified pediatric dentist to provide the most exceptional service possible to every child in his care but has a special affinity for working with patients with autism, Down syndrome, and cleft lip and palate. He has extensive training in laser dentistry, sedation dentistry, and hospital dentistry. Dr. Dawoud belongs to the following professional organizations: Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Member, Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Member, American Dental Association Member, Academy of Laser Dentistry Dr. Dawoud has been named one of the 2019 “40 Under 40” by Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine, which recognizes America’s finest young practitioners for their achievements in dentistry. An expansion of the magazine’s signature awards this year will include categories for General Dentists and Dental Specialists. In his spare time, Dr. Dawoud enjoys actively serving at his church, spending time with his wife and twins, exploring the Florida landscape, running, swimming, and tossing a football around.

31067 US Highway 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 | P: 727-333-9333 | www.harpdental.com | info@harpdental.com

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Reham El-Hennawey, DDS, MS Board Certified Endodontist - Root Canal Specialist Before COVID became a global pandemic, Dr. Reham El-Hennawey boarded a plane to Guatemala on a simple mission: provide free dental care to underprivileged children in different parts of the world through the Global Dental Relief program. The mission trip offered free dental treatment and in 5 days, this extraordinary team served 882 children in conditions that were very primitive, compared to most dental clinics in the U.S. Yet, the team managed to offer treatment to kids who may never see a dentist again in their lives. It’s that sense of compassion that Dr. El-Hennawey brings to her patients each day in her daily practice at Aspen Dental, where she offers treatment at 11 locations across the Tampa Bay area. In fact, anyone who has used the saying, “I’d rather have a root canal,” hasn’t met Dr. El-Hennawey. “What a wonderful and compassionate doctor,” said one of Dr. El-Hennawey’s patients in an online review. “I recently had a root canal performed by Dr. El-Hennawey- she was well prepared, efficient, and very caring. I could not be happier with the work she performed for me!” Another patient added: “I had to have a root canal done and Dr. El-Hennawey takes all the stress and fear out of the procedure! She’s friendly and professional and puts you at ease. I love that she explains every step of the process and gives you a chance to ask questions.” Dr. El-Hennawey started her career in dentistry in Canada at the University of Western Ontario, where she received her DDS. However, her interest in the profession began long before she started her formal education. “I knew from a very young age that I wanted to spend a lifetime helping people, and so much of what we do in dentistry goes far beyond addressing the general physical issues patients have with their teeth,” said

Dr. El-Hennawey. “A healthy and confident smile is good for general health, but it’s also great for the soul.” After she completed her DDS, she further developed her dental skills by completing a residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Rochester in New York. It was there that her interest in endodontics grew. She then attended the University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan, where she successfully completed a Specialty in Endodontics with a Masters of Science degree. Dr. El-Hennawey is among only 20% of Endodontists in America who are board certified with the American Board of Endodontics. For those of you not familiar with endodontists, they are specialists who focus on diagnosing tooth pain and performing root canals and other procedures to treat the nerve inside the tooth. In many cases, a diseased tooth can be saved with endodontic treatment. Fewer than three percent of dentists are trained as endodontists. With over a decade of experience and more than 11,000 root canal cases completed, Dr. El-Hennawey has excelled in her field. She has been working at Aspen Dental for more than six years and has been the #1 Endodontist across the entire Aspen Dental network, which consists of more than 900 offices nationwide, for four consecutive years. When she’s not working with her patients, Dr. El-Hennawey enjoys a wide variety of leisure activities including dancing, listening to live music, exercising and traveling. She loves to dance in a variety of styles including ballet, tap and jazz. She’s also an avid runner, having completed a half marathon each year for the past decade and loves to combine her interests in living a healthy lifestyle while traveling – like hiking, swimming and being on a beach anywhere in the world.

Aspen Dental - 12813 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33618 | P: 813-962-1400 www.aspendental.com | drrelhennawey@aspendental.com 82

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Dr. Little

Dunedin Family Dentistry President Calvin Coolidge was quoted as saying, “No enterprise can exist for itself alone. It ministers to some great need, it performs some great service, not for itself, but for others; or failing therein, it ceases to be profitable and ceases to exist.” The longer we practice in the field of dentistry, the more we can appreciate the depth of wisdom in these words. We have recently celebrated a decade in practice at Dunedin Family Dentistry, and over the years our greatest milestones and achievements can be measured in the impact we have had on our patients and our community. We consider it to be a genuine privilege to serve every person that walks through our doors. We continuously advance our learning and techniques to provide the most state of the art care in an environment that embodies genuine compassion and kindness. We are happy to be a part of the Tampa Bay dental community and happy for the opportunity to make a positive change in people’s lives and our community as a whole. Dr. Little is a general dentist who has practiced in the Tampa Bay Area for over a decade. He received his bachelors degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in 2001. After working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, he then attended the University of Connecticut to pursue his life’s goal of becoming a dentist and received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry. Upon graduating from dental school, he received further training by enrolling in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at the University of Florida. Dr Little is also active in local dental societies and continuing education. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American

Dental Association, the West Coast District Dental Association, the Upper Pinellas Country Dental Association, and is past president of the Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic. Dr. Little has had the privilege of serving the Tampa Bay Area providing care in all areas of general dentistry, including veneers, crowns, bridges, implant restorations, ZOOM whitening, orthodontic treatment with Invisalign technology, CAD/CAM manufacturing of crowns and ceramic fillings, sleep apnea devices, TMJ treatment, sports guards and nightguards. Dr. Little and Dunedin Family Dentistry regularly participate in community outreach events such as their annual backpack and school supply giveaway, food drives in partnership with the Dunedin Food Pantry, providing free dental care to kids in need partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays Team Smiles, Giving Tree benefiting veterans in need, Samaritan’s Purse and Give Kids a Smile. In addition, Dr. Little and his team have volunteered at numerous local schools and assisted living facilities. They believe it is their responsibility and privilege to serve the community inside and outside of the dental practice. In his free time, Dr. Little practices jiujitsu and enjoys running, biking, diving and working-out. He is also an avid car enthusiast. But by far his favorite moments are spent enjoying adventures in our beautiful state with his wife and two young children.

2213 Curlew Rd., Dunedin, FL 34698 | P: 727-787-4746 | www.dunedinfamilydentistry.com

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Roberto Macedo DDS MS PhD Smile Designer - Prosthodontist

The process of having your new smile is enhanced by utilizing a trained Master Ceramist who works side by side with Dr. Macedo ensuring the best possible results. Davison has over 15 years’ experience in the art of ceramics and has had a professional relationship with Dr. Macedo for over a decade. The collaboration of their combined skill level means that as a patient you can feel confident that your prosthesis or smile are in the best hands possible. We are able to combine the latest technology and human artistry in our in-house state of the art dental lab. Every smile is different and unique. The nuances that make a smile natural and beautiful are attained by Dr. Macedo’s design, then combined with the trained eyes and skill set of a master ceramist. The lab is equipped with the latest advances in dental technology ensuring that Dr. Macedo’s results are more accurate, efficient, and comfortable for his patients. Dr. Macedo and his Master Ceramist have

the ability to work with each other in the lab together to produce a smile that will exceed this patients’ expectations. With the addition of an in-house master ceramist, we are often able to reduce the amount of visit;s, the actual time spent in the chair, and the amount of time you wait for your permanent smile to be delivered. Your time is valuable and respected by Dr. Macedo and everyone in his office. Dr. Macedo has also received many awards for his outstanding work: Who’s Who America Patients Choice Tampa Bay times People’s Choice Best of the Best Tampa’s Dentist of the Year Featured in the May Edition of Forbes Featured in Haute Living Magazine Channel 8 interview during Covid

7801 38th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710 | P: 727-345-2064

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Vivian Medina, DDS Comprehensive Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Vivian Medina was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She received her dental degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She is proud to have completed her 30th year in private practice this year and feels fortunate to continue to love her profession with such passion. Dr. Medina has been called " a true artist" by many. She is a highly skilled comprehensive and cosmetic dentist who offers her patients the benefit of years of training, expertise and a standing amongst the top 3% of cosmetic dentists. She listens carefully to her patient's concerns, wants and needs. Her level of meticulous planning along with her patient's desires allows her to exceed their expectations and deliver life changing results. "One of the most satisfying aspects of dentistry is not only enhancing a person's smile esthetically but erasing the psychological burden or barrier that sometimes is present for decades. To witness the transformation in their eyes as you lift and remove such burden is nothing short of magical! As dentists, we have the ability to help our patients in ways no one else can. " Dr. Medina believes in providing advanced dental practices while ensuring your comfort and safety. Having always provided a gentle touch, warm neck pillows, massage chair and HEPA filters in every room, she now equips each treatment room with extraoral devices to capture aerosols produced during treatment and UV lights to properly clean the entire room. She believes that life just like the profession of dentistry is always evolving and feels it is imperative to continue to improve the patient's experience, treatment and overall safety. As her practice continues to grow she welcomes new patients! Give her office a call today for an extraordinary experience!

3630 Madaca Ln., Tampa, Florida 33618 | P: 813-264-0286 www.VivianMedinaDDS.com | Contactus@vivianmedinadds.com

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Nadia ONeal, DDS, PA NuSmile Dental OUR VISION: Our purpose and passion is to give every patient the highest quality of dental care in a relaxing, fun and calm environment. We strive to make each patient’s appointment a welcoming experience by listening to their dental concerns and creating a plan to achieve their dental goals. Each team member is dedicated to providing you with a platinum patient experience. We are grateful for each patient and for the trust you place in us. We consider our patients like family and we offer and utilize only the most advanced technology with amazing results. SPECIALTY: A caring approach to Implants, reconstructive, cosmetic and restorative dental care with procedures such as SAME DAY IMPLANT DENTURES and Bridges, single Implants, Veneers, Root Canals, Invisalign, Dentures, Teeth Whitening, Snore Guards, and Gum therapy. Our Implants, Smile Make Over, Invisalign, and Cosmetic services include a complimentary consultation. Dr. ONeal is a platinum Nobel- Biocare implant provider. All our dental and cosmetic materials are from top designer brands to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care. All our dental implant materials are made in the USA. We LISTEN to what the patient’s concern is, and come up with an action plan that delivers. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dental School at New York University School of Dental Medicine; General Practice Residency. AWARDS/HONORS: The prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry At New York University. Dr. ONeal is accredited with the LVI Institute in Las Vegas and has advanced training with Michigan Implant Institute and regularly attends educational courses to stay current on new dental techniques the for “all on 4” GREATEST RECENT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: “I love what I do, and I am grateful for the chance to help my patients restore their overall health, oral health, and confidence. I am long time sponsor of the “health spotlight” on Bay News 9. We use every technological advance to make dental experiences painless and comfortable. We use digital scanners instead of mold impressions for SAME DAY implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, case planning and night guards.. We replace traditional dentures with implant retained dentures in one day. We give patients back their smile with complete Smile Makeovers. WHAT SETS US APART: A passion to be the best and treat our patients with the service and technology that we would want for ourselves. We put a lot of effort into planning our cases using photography and Wax Models to help us achieve top results. Our team genuinely cares that every part of your dental experience is exceptional and we consider our patients family.

7871 113th St. N., Suite C, Seminole FL, 33772 | P: 727-393-6962 | Nusmiledentalfl.com

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L. Ruth Berry, DMD Braces By Berry Orthodontics

Dr. Ruth Berry earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida. Dr. Berry got to experience orthodontics, up close and personal, by having her own orthodontic treatment during dental school. This gave her the insight as to what changes orthodontic treatment could have on an individual. The ability to improve the appearance of someone’s smile and confidence inspired her to continue her education. She completed her training as an Orthodontist at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Berry is committed to treating each of her patients as if they were a member of her own family. Each person receives a treatment plan tailored to their individual wants and needs. She believes in

one-on-one patient care and loves getting to know each person as they progress through treatment. The most enjoyable part of Orthodontics is when the braces are removed or the Invisalign is completed and everyone celebrates a new smile. Part of personalizing a patient’s experience is using appliances which are customized to each person’s teeth. Dr. Berry utilizes LightForce braces, InBrace lingual braces and Invisalign which are all custom made for that particular person’s teeth. Having grown up in South Florida and the Florida Keys, Dr. Berry and her husband enjoy boating and fishing when out of the office. You may even find her out in Tampa Bay attempting to master paddle boarding.

168 14th St., SW, Largo, FL 33770 | P: 727-584-4235 | www.BracesByBerry.com

Lauren Companioni Strahan Dr. Lauren Practicing with compassion, understanding and communication is paramount to establishing a beautiful patient doctor relationship while providing quality care. These qualities are what Dr. Companioni builds her practice on every single day.“As the only specialty in which the doctor, parent and patient can work together to make a difference through education and prevention, pediatric dentistry shapes a child’s view of the dentist. Much of a child’s anxiety at the dentist is fear of the unknown; but with a little time, talking and teaching, it’s amazing and infinitely rewarding to see a once fearful child become a trusting little patient over just a few visits! It’s this marriage of clinical and emotional care of each child that makes me spring out of bed to go to work every morning. I know I have the best job in the world; I absolutely love what I do. I feel honored, blessed and excited to be

back in South Tampa! I look forward to meeting each and every one of my patients and to the start of a great dental experience for everyone. ”Most important to Dr. Lauren are her husband, daughters Sadie Miles and Libby Rose, and her family. Married in June 2014 – and friends since they were 14 years old – Lauren and T.J. married at Tampa's Sacred Heart Catholic Church just as generations of their families had before them -and she loves nothing more than time spent with her family. Dr. Lauren is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist) and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Tampa Bay Pediatric Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the West Coast Dental Association, and the Florida Dental Association.

3514 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Suite B, Tampa, FL 33629 | P: 813-835-5437(KIDS) www.southtampakids.com | info@southtampakids.com

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Albert J Fontaine, DMD Specialist in Orthodontics "It is an honor to be chosen as an Orthodontist for this edition of Tampa Style honoring those in the dental profession. I love the specialty of orthodontics and have tried to treat every patient with the same consideration I would give my own family. In this changing atmosphere of corporate dentistry, we still have a true private practice with only one doctor and a dedicated friendly staff. We have been doing orthodontic treatment in Dunedin and Spring Hill for over 25 years with over 12 thousand cases treated. I think our success has been due to giving the best possible service we can give at a reasonable cost and at the same time keeping it fun. Our staff has years of experience and we all truly enjoy what we do so patients always feel comfortable. We routinely have patients say they will miss coming to see us. We have the feel of a family practice but our technology is indicative of today. By using our 3D Sirona Digital X-Ray machine in conjunction with the latest iTero 5D Scanner, we can provide the highest level of orthodontics. Our office provides all types of

braces for children and adults, as well as the popular Invisalign. The clear trays provided by Invisalign has changed the way we look at traditional braces, It gives an esthetic alternative for almost all cases. A quick, complimentary exam can determine if Invisalign is right for you." Dr Fontaine has been married to his wife Melissa since 1987. Actually, her father was as orthodontist and set them up on a blind date. It obviously worked and they have created an amazing family. All three children are in the medical field and very successful. Family is extremely important and we love being together and traveling together. When time allows, Dr Fontaine plays golf and has fun being a chef. Education: University of Florida, B.S. University of Florida, D.M.D. Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Orthodontic Residency

1418 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin, FL 34698 | P: 727-734-5242 1520 Pinehurst Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34606 | P: 352-686-8190 ajfortho@verizon.net | www.ourorthodontist.com

Trevor F. Quick DMD Belleair Dental | Restorative, Cosmetic, & Implant Dentistry Dr. Trevor Quick earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Bucknell University and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Temple University School of Dental Medicine in 1999. He then completed a General Practice Residency and later served as an attending faculty at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quick is actively involved in many dental organizations that promote the advancement of dentistry and dental education. Dr. Quick’s commitment to excellence and the advancement of his dental skills is evident by his extensive training. His commitment to continuing education benefits our patients by ensuring they are being diagnosed and treated

with the latest treatment protocols available in dentistry today. Ultimately, this leads to excellent oral health and beautiful smiles that can last a lifetime. Dr. Quick truly loves the practice of dentistry due to the unique relationships formed with his patients and team at Belleair Dental. He attributes his love of the outdoors to growing up outside of Burlington, Vermont. He and his wife moved from Philadelphia to the Belleair area in 2004 and feel very blessed to be raising two children in such a beautiful and gracious community. Dr. Quick enjoys boating with his family, golfing, and fishing.

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˚ASIAN˚ LIANG’S BISTRO ASIAN CUISINE 17515,

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INDIA’S GRILL KENNEDY 3437 W. Kennedy Blvd.,

RESTAURANT BT 2507 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa

LA BAMBA RESTAURANT 4815 Laurel St., Tampa

813-258-1916. restaurantbt.com

813-287-2575

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˚BARBEQUE˚

LA TERESITA RESTAURANT 3248 W. Columbus

RASOI INDIAN CUISINE 1701 E. 8th Ave., Tampa

Dr., Tampa 813-879-9704. lateresitarestaurant.com

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RUBEN’S CUBAN CAFE 4941 E. Busch Blvd.,

SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE 10044 Cross

AL’S FINGER LICKING GOOD BAR-B-QUE 1609

Angel Oliva Senior St., Tampa 813-956-0675. alsybor.com KOJAK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 2808 W. Gandy Blvd.,

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˚DESSERT˚

Tampa 813-837-3774. kojaksbbq.net CHOCOLATE PI 1205 S. Howard Ave., Tampa KONAN BBQ 1510 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa

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˚CAJUN/CREOLE˚

HARRY WAUGH DESSERT ROOM AT BERN’S STEAK HOUSE 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

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˚IRISH˚ FOUR GREEN FIELDS 205 W. Platt St., Tampa

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JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB & EATERY 1724 E. 8th Ave., Tampa 813-247-1896. jamesjoycebar.com

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THE DESSERT SPOT AT TOFFEE TO GO 3251 W.

MACDINTON’S SOHO 405 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

ROUX 4205 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa

Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa 813-605-0655. toffeetogo.com

CAJUN IN A TRUCK 1045 E. Hillsborough Ave.,

813-443-5255. rouxtampa.com

˚EUROPEAN˚

TAMPA TAP ROOM 13150 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.,

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CAFE EUROPEAN 3343 S. West Shore Blvd., Tampa

813-769-9406. cafeeuropeantampa.com TASTY CAJUN 1000 W. Waters Ave. #6, Tampa

813-252-9266. tastycajuntampa.com

˚CHINESE˚

MR. DUNDERBAK’S 14929 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,

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˚FRENCH˚

CHINA YUAN RESTAURANT 8502 N. Armenia

Ave., Tampa 813-936-7388. chinayuanrestaurant.com FUSHIA 15317 Amberly Dr., Tampa

LA CREPERIA CAFE 1729 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City,

Tampa 813-248-9700. lacreperiacafe.com

˚GREEK˚

813-903-6705. fushiachinese.com ACROPOLIS GREEK TAVERNA 3023 W. Kennedy YUMMY HOUSE CHINA BISTRO 2620 E.

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Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-237-3838. yummyhouseflorida.com

˚CREATIVE/ CONTEMPORARY˚

813-251-8999. soho.macdintonsirishpub.com MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUB 305 E. Davis Blvd.,

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˚ITALIAN˚ BELLA’S ITALIAN CAFE 1413 S. Howard Ave.,

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MISE EN PLACE 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

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˚CUBAN˚

Tampa 813-405-8242. thehungrygreek.com

˚INDIAN˚ CURRY LEAVES INDIAN CUISINE 4843 W.

ACRO-IRIS RESTAURANT INC. 3328 W.

Columbus Dr., Tampa 813-879-1357.

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˚VEGETARIAN˚ FARMACY VEGAN KITCHEN + BAKERY 803 N. Tampa St., Tampa

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813-875-3467. shellsseafood.com WATERVUE GRILLE 700 Harbour Post Dr., Tampa 813-642-7980.

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˚SOUTHERN˚ CASK SOCIAL KITCHEN 208 S Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-0051.

casksocial.com ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFE 5119 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa

813-234-1000. ellasfolkartcafe.com MAMA’S SOUTHERN SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT 3701 E. Dr. M.L.K. Jr.

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˚VIETNAMESE˚ BAMBOOZLE CAFE 516 N. Tampa St., Tampa 813-223-7320.

bamboozlecafe.com PHO QUYEN VIETNAMESE CUISINE 8404 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa

813-885-9424. phoquyen.com SIMPLY PHOỞ 13149 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. F, Tampa

813-960-5678. simplyphotampa.com TRANG VIET CUISINE 230 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa

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˚WINE BARS & LOUNGES˚ COOPER’S HAWK 4110 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa

813-873-9463. chwinery.com CRU CELLARS 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa

COUNCIL OAK STEAKS & SEAFOOD (IN SEMINOLE HARD ROCK)

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5223 Orient Rd, Tampa 813-627-7600. seminolehardrocktampa

MOJITO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 5303 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

BERN’S STEAK HOUSE 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

813-251-2421. bernssteakhouse.com FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 4322 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa

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MALIO’S 400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-223-7746. maliosprime.com

260 FIRST 260 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg

IAVARONE’S STEAKHOUSE & ITALIAN GRILL 3617 W. Humphrey St.,

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MACDINTON’S TAMPA 405 S. Hoawrd Ave., Tampa 813-251-8999;

˚THAI˚

242 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg 727-201-9783. macdintons.com

AROI THAI TSUYU 20685 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa

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460 1st Ave. N. St. Petersburg 727-822-2027. yardofale.com

˚JAPANESE ˚

GRAPE LEAF EXPRESS 10117 E. Adamo Dr. #703,

ICHIBAN JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI BAR 2786 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 813-978-8095.

PANINOTECA 519 N. Franklin St., Tampa

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ichicantampa.com

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MATOI SUSHI 602 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa

TAZZA CAFE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

813-871-3233. sushirestaurantstampa.com SHOGUN SUSHI 15213 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa

5001 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 813-980-6666. tazzacafemediterraneangrill.com

813-968-1369. shogunfl.com

˚MEXICAN/TEX-MEX˚

SOHO SUSHI 3218 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

BARTACO 1601 W. Snow Ave., Tampa

813-873-7646. sohosushi.com

813-258-8226. bartaco.com

YOKO’S JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3217 S.

BESITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 205 Westshore

MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-835-4311. yokostampa.com

Plaza, Tampa 813-287-4800. besitomexican.com

˚KOREAN˚

CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL & BAR 10032 Cross

ARIRANG RESTAURANT 5232 S. MacDill Ave.,

Tampa 813-837-1471. arirangkoreantampa.com ONE FAMILY KOREAN RESTAURANT 7030 W.

Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-901-0153 SA RI ONE KOREAN RESTAURANT 3940 W.

Cypress St., Tampa 813-874-2911 SOUL OF KOREA 7612 N. 56th St., Tampa

813-989-9030. soulofkorea.net

˚LATIN/SPANISH˚ CONGA’S LATIN CAFE 4511 Gunn Hwy., Tampa

813-962-7775 FRANK AND PAPI LATIN RESTAURANT 7315 E.

Broadway Ave., Tampa 813-621-2764. frankandpapi.com PLATO LATINO 202 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa

813-968-7100

Creek Blvd., Tampa 813-406-4856 GREEN LEMON 915 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

813-868-5463. eatgreenlemon.com

O COCINA 4110 Henderson Blvd., Tampa

813-289-0649. ococina.com

56th St., Tampa 813-989-2080. tacosonmexicangrill.com THE URBAN CANTINA 200 E. Madison St., Tampa

813-221-8226

˚SANDWICHES˚ GONZO’S SANDWICH SHOP 1902 N. Himes Ave.,

Tampa 813-874-1350. gonzosandwichshop.com SULPHUR SPRINGS SANDWICH SHOP

WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP 3904

BYBLOS 2832 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa

813-805-7977. Byblostampa.com CARMEL KITCHEN & WINE BAR 14306 N. Dale

N. Armenia Ave., Tampa 813-873-7104. westtampasandwichshoprestaurant.com

˚SEAFOOD˚ CADDY’S AT THE POINTE 801 Riverside Dr. E.,

Bradenton 941-708-3777. caddysatthepointe.com

Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-265-1415. carmel-kitchen.com

CADDY’S ON THE BEACH 9000 W. Gulf Blvd.,

FALAFEL INN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 777 N.

CADDY’S PUB 20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores

Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-223-5800. falafelinngrill.com

COMING SOON

TACOSON AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL 7521 N

˚MEDITERRANEAN˚ Tampa 813-907-8233.

AWA R D S

2702 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-872-5600. miguelitostampa.com

9000 N. Florida Ave., Tampa 813-932-3663. tampasandwichshop.com

AL-SHAM PALACE 19651 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,

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MIGUELITOS TAQUERIA Y TEQUILAS

Tampa St., Tampa 813-223-2831. tomaspain.com

SPAIN RESTAURANT AND TOMA BAR 513 N.

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