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TAMPA’S 10 LEADING PEOPLE Meet the dynamic leaders who are helping fuel Tampa’s growth

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FACES OF TAMPA Professional business profiles

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HOME Unusual accent pieces make your space extraordinary

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FOOD We’ve rounded up Tampa’s most interesting donuts

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MUSIC Get behind the music with Sugarshack Sessions at this summer’s reggae fest

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STYLE This year’s comeback kid: the backpack

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WATER This local water workout expert is making waves

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ART A look at Florida from one artist’s unique perspective

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HISTORY The Untold Story: USCGC Tampa

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64 AROUND TOWN What’s going on around Tampa this August/September

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Mr. DeBartolo revealed that one of his favorite things to read in the magazine was Tampa Confidential, our recurring segment featuring recommendations from local Tampa residents. It inspired us to expand this feature to our website — check it out at TheTampaMagazine.com/tampa-confidential.

Donut sampling, meeting local legends and getting my feet wet with a one-of-a-kind paddle boarding workout experience. Yep, it’s been a rough summer here at Tampa Magazine (as if I needed more reasons to love Tampa summers).

We’ve worked hard and played hard putting together this special edition of our magazine, which features Tampa’s 10 Leading People (page 27), a group of men and women nominated by readers and local business leaders. This special group is made up of individuals who are putting their stamp on the local community and helping drive positive change, whether through sports, medicine, business or other areas. As part of this feature, I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down

Speaking of local sweet spots, did I mention that we ate a lot of donuts during the making of this magazine? Bacon.

Sprinkles. Lucky Charms. Guava. We rounded up two dozen of Tampa’s tastiest donuts (page 12). After all that taste testing, I was in need of a serious calorie burn, which is exactly what I got at Urban Kai, a local paddle board shop that offers fitness classes. It recently moved its class location from Rick’s on the River to a new-and-improved spot off Gandy Boulevard. If you’ve never tried stand up paddleboarding, it’s a great, lowimpact way to work your core and enjoy our beautiful scenery.

Along the way, I came across blogger Christina Valenziano on Instagram, and I just fell in love with her feed. The selfdescribed “food-obsessed, fitness enthusiast, peanut butter addict” curates a blog that aims to find a balance between food, fitness, health and happiness. We asked her to share one of her favorite summer recipes, and she gladly served up her popular Salmon Salad recipe with us (page 26).

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MUSIC

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A full crowd fills the Jannus Live outdoor venue.

Film Crew Takes Flight at Jannus Live Get behind the music at the summer reggae fest.

UPCOMING SHOWS Mark your calendars with these upcoming concerts featuring a variety of bands.

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summer concert series at the St. Petersburg venue, Jannus Live. Sugarshack Sessions will film all around Jannus Live during each show and produce a recap video of the day. The group also plans to interview the artists and create a digital series highlighting St. Petersburg and Jannus Live through the eyes of the touring musicians.

or many music fans, the only thing cooler than taking in an outdoor concert would be getting up close and personal with the artists both on stage and backstage.

The six guys behind the film crew Sugarshack Sessions do just that.

A collection of audio engineers, videographers, THE CREW photographers, graphic Jameson Yingling, Justin Kaczmarek, Arian Antonucci, Eddie Kopp, Alex Casement, Spencer Paterson designers and writers, the Yingling said many of the Sugarshack Sessions produce bands incorporate reggae sounds into other genres music videos for a variety of artists and bands, from of music, like rock, so the series appeals to all kinds small, local indie bands to more well-known touring of music lovers. He added that Jannus Live alone, acts. The group recruits touring bands to visit their situated in the middle of the bustling backyard studio in Bonita Springs for their popular downtown St. Pete, is worth the drive. acoustic sessions – a three-song, unplugged set that the Sugarshack Sessions film, edit and upload to their “What’s more summer than coming YouTube channel. to an outdoor venue, where there’s not a “As our brand continues to build up, we’ve gained a lot of organic fans through social media,” Jameson Yingling, the crew’s operations manager, said. “We’ve gained fans through a lot of word of mouth, and that’s how we attracted the attention of the American reggae scene.”

This summer, the group has partnered with Reggae Rise Up to be the exclusive film crew of a monthly

bad spot in the place, with beautiful weather and exciting music?” he said.

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WATER

Workout on the Water There’s a way to stay in shape while taking in the city’s waterfront sights, but you won’t be standing on any sidewalks.

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rban Kai, a fitness-focused paddleboard and kayak company, takes guests around the Bay for classes like Yoga on the Water, a core conditioning Kai Water Fitness class, the mixed land and water Warrior Zen Workout and a Better Balance Workout.

“I love getting off the sidewalk and onto the water and just having the space to enjoy the environment,” said co-founder and owner Aimee Conlee.

“It’s really pretty out there, especially when a dolphin will come right up by you as you’re paddling by.”

Conlee started Urban Kai in 2010 with her husband, athletic trainer and board-sport enthusiast Mike. At the time, Tampa’s Downtown waterfront was still developing, but the Conlees recognized the potential for waterbased exercise classes early on.

“Everyone kept asking where to get boards, but you had to drive all the way over to St. Pete to the beach to find anything. That’s when we decided to start Urban Kai.”

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All classes at Urban Kai are taught by cross-trainers and yoga instructors certified for at least 1,000 hours completed. “We just think it’s important to know how your body works when you’re instructing people with activities [on the water].”

“The water by St. Pete Beach and on the east coast can have a lot of chop, so it can be difficult some times in the Gulf, but Tampa Bay is so calm a lot of times, especially on the backside of mangroves or in between buildings,” Conlee said.

Originally located on the Hillsborough River’s western shore near Rick’s On The River, Conlee said the boat traffic and narrow space made paddleboarding difficult.

A year ago they moved Urban Kai near the entrance to the Gandy Bridge on Tampa Bay, a no-wake zone perfect for beginning a trip that could go as far as nine miles away.

Urban Kai’s Riverwalk location is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Monday through Friday by reservation only. The Gandy location is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Urban Kai now has two locations – one by the Gandy Bridge in St. Petersburg and one next to the Sail Pavilion on the Tampa Riverwalk.

Paddleboarders embarking from Downtown Tampa can explore along Davis and Harbour Islands. Across the bridge, you can visit the east coast of St. Pete and the Weedon Island Preserve.

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ART

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Applied to dental school. But her love of art is the one thing that’s stuck with her.

missed the tropical feeling. The past year, I’ve been obsessed with tropical colors.”

Despite her colorful history, these days, DeLaCruz has just one job description: Artist. Well … that and mom to George, 2, and Maggie, 7. The Davis Islands resident uses acrylic paints and mixed media to create landscapes, flowers and tropical scenes with vibrant colors and abstract lines.

Art lovers can find some of her work for sale at Casa Nova, and she also works on commission, collaborating with each customer to create a unique piece.

She even lets them see the finished piece before they commit to purchasing it.

“I paint in the moment,” DeLaCruz said. “I like to paint things that make me happy. We recently moved back to Florida after four years away, and I

DeLaCruz paints at her house, but she also works at her studio in Seminole Heights, a space she shares with her father, a fellow painter. “I love working with my dad,” she said. “We critique each other, and it’s fun.”

“I like to have a connection between the customer and myself,” DeLaCruz said. “Part of me is in each painting, so I like to know who goes home with each one. Most of all, I like things that make people smile.”

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The Tampa and its crew – 115 officers and men, many of whom were Tampa natives – would be lost, however, sunk by a German submarine torpedo as evening set on the Atlantic.

It’s a story seldom told, but thanks to the joined efforts of a passionate and selfless group of Tampa activists the Tampa will finally have a memorial on the shores of the Bay it once called home.

“Nobody’s heard of them because they’ve been forgotten, but they’re not going to be forgotten again,” said Nancy Turner, author of “The History of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, 1904-1979.” Turner has provided research and historical documents for a textbook on the Tampa written by local author Robin Gonzalez and funded by the Saunders and Duckwall foundations.

On February 3, 2018 – 100 years after the Tampa’s sinking – the Tampa Bay History Center and other regional partners will dedicate a memorial along the Riverwalk to the ship and its crew lost at sea.

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Oddly enough, this story doesn’t begin with the Tampa, but with the Miami.

Launched out of Virginia on February 10, 1912, the Miami was the latest in a long line of “cutter ships” built more for speed than cargo and was used to catch smugglers and pirates during the 19th century.

The Miami’s first job was iceberg scouting in the north Atlantic Ocean, a task made more important with the recent sinking of the Titanic. When it wasn’t mapping ice flows, the Miami was a beloved dockside fixture in Key West and Tampa.

In 1915, the Revenue Cutter Service was joined with the US Life Saving Service to form the United States Coast Guard; less than a year later, the Miami was rechristened the USCGC Tampa and redeployed along the Eastern Seaboard.

Falling under US Navy jurisdiction at the start of the nation’s entry into World War

It was good at its job, too. In 11 months, the Tampa escorted 18 convoys totaling 350 ships and lost only two, averaging over 3,500 nautical miles a month. Though it fired its guns a few times, its only real encounter with a German U-Boat proved to be fatal.

Using German military records, scholars traced a log entry from that day stating “submarine UB-91 spotted the Tampa entering the Bristol Channel, submerged and fired a torpedo into the ship’s stern around 8:15 p.m.” The strike was not fatal, but as water filled the ship, its stockpile of depth charges reached detonation depth and exploded.

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Turner, Gonzalez and the other dedicated Tampa activists plan on changing the ending of this story for good.

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The Crossing is the 22nd novel in Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series. These books inspired “Bosch,” an Emmy-nominated Amazon original TV show.

University of Tampa poetry professor Erica Dawson will make you laugh and cry with the vivid poems in her collection, The Small Blades Hurt.

Part thriller, part horror — Ink and Bone by New York Timesbestselling author Lisa Unger explores the life of a 20-year-old psychic.

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fter overcoming years spent struggling with orthorexia, Tampa resident Christina Valenziano created her blog, The Blissful Balance, to share her story and to show people that you can eat the foods you love and still have a healthy lifestyle. Three times a week, she shares tips on healthy living as well as a mix of healthy and indulgent recipes with her 20,000+ followers.

Her recipes use simple, wholesome ingredients and are always easy to make. She recently published a free e-book, The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Weeknight Cooking: Meals You Don’t Need a Recipe For, and was named the Best of the Bay – Best Food Blogger in 2015.

“I love connecting with like-minded souls and inspiring others who may have struggled with their relationship with food to lead a healthfully balanced lifestyle, because food is one of life’s simplest pleasures,” says Valenziano. “I’ve had a creative mind since I was a child, and my blog allows me to fully express my visions through recipe creations, writing and photography.”

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Pre-heat the oven (or toaster oven) to 400 degrees. Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Place on a foil-lined baking pan.

2 Place salmon in the oven and set the timer to 12–15 minutes.

3 Place spinach in two bowls.

4 Top each with mango, papaya, avocado, and edamame.

5 When salmon is finished, let sit for about 5 minutes.

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TAMPA’S Leading People Vision. Passion. Determination. Compassion. Each of the dynamic leaders we profile inside this edition of TAMPA MAGAZINE embodies these qualities and more. Independently, their influence can be felt in nearly every aspect of the Tampa community, from the boardroom to the football field, from the operating room to the stage and the Senate floor. Collectively, they are part of what makes the fast-growing Bay Area what it is today. We invite you to meet them. Find out what makes them tick. And be inspired.

EDDIE DEBARTOLO JR.

BRIAN LAMB

DERRICK BROOKS

JOE LOPANO

TONI EVERETT

LORRAINE LUTTON

DALE GORDON

RICK THOMAS

ARTHENIA JOYNER

HEATHER WEBER

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EDDIE DEBARTOLO JR. A local legend talks championships, camaraderie and leaving a legacy of leadership

As owner of the San Francisco 49ers, DeBartolo won the Super Bowl in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990 and 1995.

He holds the record for the owner with the most wins over the shortest period of time - just 14 years. Here, he shows off his five Vince Lombardi trophies, which he keeps in his home.

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Leading People

TM: You and your family can choose anywhere you would like to live. Why Tampa?

Eddie: My father spent a lot of time developing shopping centers in Florida. We had a personal relationship with Mayor Greco, who also worked for us, and when we were deciding between Orlando and Tampa, he convinced us to move to Tampa. It’s been home since 2000, and we wouldn’t live anywhere else.

 Eddie DeBartolo Jr. sat down with Tampa Magazine group publisher Shawna Wiggs at his home in Avila.

LEADING THE CHARGE

From San Francisco Bay to Tampa Bay, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. has carved a unique place in the hearts and minds of people across the country. Today, he’s back in Tampa tackling local development — and he has no plans to stop anytime soon.

TM: On February 6, you were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In earlier interviews you report being in a state of shock at having been inducted. What’s the feeling like now that it’s settled in a bit?

Eddie: I’m still in shock. It was an amazing and unbelievable day. I was totally humbled. Going back to 1977 and taking the team over and going through the seasons, some good some bad, I never thought this would happen. But Bill Parcells called me when I received the notice, and he said, ‘Eddie, let me tell you something. This is one club they can’t throw you out of.’

TM: How did they notify you?

Eddie: I was in Montana, and they had a meeting in Canton. I got a call from David Baker, who’s president (of the Pro Football Hall of Fame), that I was the single contributor candidate. They had their meeting the day before the Super Bowl in San Francisco. That was a crazy day because of what they had you do. They put (the 15 candidates) in separate rooms, and the only way you knew whether or not you were elected was if David Baker came to your room with a camera crew. I waited with my wife in the room. Just before 4 p.m., I heard some commotion and a knock on the door. I looked out and it was him. I opened the door, and he grabbed me and hugged me and said, “Congratulations.”

TM: You presided over the 49ers during arguably the greatest dynasty in NFL history. What was the atmosphere like in San Francisco at that time?

Eddie: Well, we had some tough times. Back in 1977, ’78 and ’79, we didn’t have a great team. And in 1979, we had a double murder in the city. A mayor was murdered and another city official, and the city was a total mess. At that same time, that year I had hired Bill Walsh to be my coach.

And in 1980, we also had a difficult year. Then, in 1981, we started putting everything together with the draft picks we had gotten from ‘79, like Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott. We had an amazing year in 1981 that none of us expected. We were 13-3 and we went to the playoffs, played the Giants, then the Cowboys and went on to frigid Detroit and played Cincinnati in the Super Bowl and won that, and that kind of got the ball rolling for the success of the team.

TM: I’m assuming it helped heal the city a little bit.

Eddie: Totally. The city was still reeling from everything. George Moscone was the mayor, and he was a wonderful man. When he passed away, Dianne Feinstein became mayor. (After the Super Bowl), we went back and had a parade, and I think she estimated attendance at well over one million. To this day, when I talk to her, she really thinks it kind of solidified and brought the city back together.

TM: The 49ers won five Super Bowls with you as the owner.

Is there a particular one that was most special or stood out to you?

Eddie: Wow. I guess the first one was always the surprise. But probably the Super Bowl in ’95, the last one. My dad had just passed away. That was probably the one that meant a lot. We had a different quarterback.

It was the only Super Bowl Joe didn’t play in, Steve Young played in it.

They were all so special, but that one, probably because of my dad dying just a month or so before, that game probably meant the most.

 DeBartolo keeps his copy of “XL Super Bowl The Opus” on display in his home. It details the first 40 Super Bowls, including DeBartolo’s five wins, and is the largest book ever written about football.

TM: As far as the team goes, you were known to travel in style, and you treated them like a family. Was that intentional and do you think it was a driving force in their success?

Eddie: Well, that all started in Youngstown, with our company and the way my dad started years and years ago back in the ’40s when he got into business. He always treated all of his employees like they were members of the family, whether someone was sick in their family or there was a birthday or a baby or something. We had a lot of employees: 700 almost in Youngstown and another 11,000 throughout the country in our malls and race tracks. I think that got instilled in me, the way you treat people is the way you want to be treated. I think I carried that on into San Francisco. We did things differently with the players. I never got involved in contract negotiations; I always let the general manager or Coach Walsh do that. My relationship with the players was more a personal relationship. We weren’t that different in age—me and the players—at that time, so we really became close.

TM: Do you still keep in touch with any of them today?

Eddie: I get groups together about four times a year. Last week, eight of us went to Vegas for two nights. I had all my guys — Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Roger Craig. We spent two nights in Vegas, and we were just like a bunch of old giddies, just talking and reminiscing. I stay in touch with as many people as I can. We have some players who have gone through bad times, and I just stay in touch with them. I guess that relationship never stops.

TM: Were there any parallels between running a successful business and a successful football team?

Eddie: I think so. I think you have to have consistency, and we tried to do that. We obviously did it in business. My dad was an amazing businessman and a great father. I think I tried to carry that into my ownership with the 49ers, to be consistent with the team and the front office. I think we were successful in doing that – it helped keep everyone on the same track.

TM: Your real estate business was largely built on shopping malls. Describe what that business is today.

Eddie: It’s different today. There aren’t that many malls being built.

Getting the approvals--it’s almost impossible. It takes years. If you have a piece of property, before you can start a mall, even if you have everybody in place, it’s seven to eight years. Right now, we’re going to open a mall in Hawaii in October. It’s going to be one of the few that are going to open this year. It’s going to be a large mall, it’s about 1.5 million square feet. But it’s changed because it’s just way more complicated.

TM: Any proposed projects in the Tampa Bay area you want to mention?

Eddie: Well, we have Georgetown (a luxury housing development between Westshore Boulevard in South Tampa and Old Tampa Bay), which is a great piece of property. We’ve already been working on all our approvals and everything. I think it’s probably the last really, really good piece of property.

TM: I heard something about “the best views of downtown.” Does that mean it’ll have high-rise towers?

Eddie: : I think it’ll be multi-use. We haven’t really decided exactly what it’s going to be, but it’ll be housing, multi-use high-rise and some commercial.

TM: Employment opportunities and excitement about things happening downtown are leading to a lot of positive headlines. Do you share that enthusiasm?

Eddie: Jeff Vinik is a really good friend of mine, and I can’t say enough about him. He’s an entrepreneur with great, great foresight. Tampa’s lucky to have him. Hopefully I’m going to be able to do something with him. I just think he’s done a phenomenal job. His plans are great. He’s going to reinvent downtown. I remember Tampa years ago – when it was vibrant downtown, we had department stores. We had Maas Brothers, Belk Lindsey and different stores. I’ve always said I think downtown needs commercial. I think Jeff has a plan that’ll help spur other little stores, more restaurants. Tampa is a great city.

TM: In your view, what are some crucial things city leadership needs to do to keep that positive momentum going?

Eddie: Work closely with them on entitlements. You don’t have to give the store away, just make it easier. You try and cut through the red tape so you can get these things done — you just can’t wait eight or 10 years anymore to get these things started. It takes long enough to build them.

Make it easier to do the developments.

TM: You’ve co-founded the Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School in Tampa with Derrick Brooks. What was the motivation behind building a college-style high school?

Eddie: Derrick. We’ve been friends since I moved down here. “He came to me, and he said, ‘I have an idea. Let’s do a high school,’ and he gave me his thoughts and his ideas.” I was totally on board. We’ve gotten A ratings for the last 6 years. We’re trying to really make this a true high school, with a football program and a football stadium. The girls’ basketball team did phenomenally. I went to the opening baseball game of the season, and they’re doing great. Our principal, Kristine Bennett, is the best. I just can’t say enough. Derrick spends way more time there than I do. He’s looked up to by everybody. It’s just nice to be able to see that these kids are getting really, really good education. And lots are going on to college.

TM: Finally, where do you tell out-of-town guests they have to go?

Eddie: When I’m downtown, I go to Malio’s. I go to Carmine’s a lot. I have to say my wife and everybody has done a phenomenal job with our restaurant. It’s called Sacred Pepper, and we opened on April 19. I think it’s going to be something new to Tampa. Something different.

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Read on to meet the rest of Tampa’s Leading People, in alphabetical order

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1993 national college football champion. First round draft pick.

11-time Pro Bowler. 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Super Bowl XXXVII Champion.

First ballot Pro Football Hall-ofFamer. With a career like Derrick Brooks’, one could understand the need to take some time off after retirement. But retirement for Brooks has been anything but quiet.

In 2007, three years before officially retiring from the NFL, Derrick Brooks Charities partnered with the Eddie DeBartolo Family Foundation to create the Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School, providing private school-style curriculum tuition free. Brooks said his main inspiration was keeping troubled students from getting “lost in the numbers” of a public school environment.

“If I could help that same young man or woman in a smaller, intimate environment become an A or B-student and challenge them to look at colleges and post-secondary education, that’s what I wanted to do,” he said.

DERRICK BROOKS Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Pro Football Hall-of-Famer President, Tampa Bay Storm

Brooks became team president and part owner of the Tampa Bay Storm arena football team in 2011. Though he has received almost too many awards to count, Brooks prefers not to rank them, thankful for the recognition he received in that particular moment. But there is one achievement above all others that he still finds hard to describe: Super Bowl XXXVII. “For the franchise to start 0 and 26 to win a championship, those things are hard to find words for when you’re in the moment,” he said. “It changed the scope of Tampa. To go from being kind of a participant to being a world champion, it changed how people look at Tampa Bay.” Full Q&A online: thetampamagazine.com/ 10-leading-people

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A third generation Tampa native, Toni Everett started The Toni Everett Company more than 35 years ago. A real estate development had stalled, and the company asked Everett to help them reignite the project. Relying on her background in advertising and marketing, Everett turned the project into a success for everyone. “I was told I was a natural at sales, but I really enjoyed doing it,” she said, “I was having fun.”

Everett developed the two per floor, one per floor condo concept for the Bayshore Regency, which has now been copied all over the world, and she was the first person to execute a $1 million condominium sale on Bayshore Boulevard.

Everett’s touch can be felt throughout the Tampa Bay real estate market. In addition to high-end luxury home sales and other projects throughout the area, The Toni Everett Company is currently working on the mixed-use development Georgetown on South Westshore and The Aquatica, a high-rise on Bayshore Boulevard. Everett tells her employees to, “Be natural, be consistent, and be persistent.”

I love working in real estate because I love working with people – both the buyers and the sellers,” Everett said. “They become friends. They become part of your family.”

Outside of real estate, Everett is very involved with the Tampa community especially charities involving children, the arts and medicine.

Full Q&A online: thetampamagazine.com/ 10-leading-people

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TONI EVERETT Owner & Broker, The Toni Everett Company

Leading People

Dale Gordon was always interested in the film and digital media industry. A class at the University of South Florida piqued her interest in the logistics of what goes on behind the scenes before the first camera begins rolling, and an internship with the Palm Beach Film Commission had her completely hooked on the business side of movie magic.

Responsible for promoting Tampa and Hillsborough County to media moguls, she has put Tampa on the radar with directors and producers from all over the world, bringing more than 561 productions to the area that have had an economic impact of $26 million and employed hundreds of locals. The crime drama “The Infiltrator” starring Bryan Cranston and Tim Burton’s “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” were recently filmed here.

DALE GORDON Executive Director, Tampa Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission

“Getting ‘The Infiltrator’ to film here was of tremendous significance to the Tampa film community,” Gordon said.

“We were about to lose them because other cities were offering them huge incentives, but the Tampa community really stepped up. Everywhere I went, everyone I talked to said, ‘yes,’ to help bring the movie here. Hillsborough County gave a local cash incentive, the most aggressive offer in the state of Florida. Port Tampa Bay offered free production offices.

Epicurean offered discounted hotel rooms. Mayor Buckhorn provided police officers for security. It was a true community effort that will reap tremendous rewards, not only in the initial economic impact, but also due to the added value of tourism and exposure for the area.”

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Leading People

Senator Arthenia Joyner has spent her life standing up for what she believes and paving the way for others. Born in Lakeland, she grew up in a time of segregation and has always been active in civil rights issues.

“I live by the Bible quote from the book of Luke, ‘To whom much is given, much is required,’” Joyner said. “My father owned a successful business on Central Avenue, and he always told us, as we were growing up, that God had been good to us and that he expected us to give back – that we had an obligation to do so. I’ve loved being in the Florida legislature and being an advocate for women, minorities, struggling families and the underserved, as well as working to reform the criminal justice system.”

Joyner, who is returning to private practice after 16 years in the legislature, was the first African American female lawyer in Hillsborough County. When she graduated from Florida A&M University’s College of Law she could not find anyone in the legal profession willing to hire an African American woman, so she opened her own practice.

“In 2019 I will have been practicing law for 50 years, Joyner said. “Right now I am the longest-practicing black female attorney in Florida. I intend to continue my work as an attorney, and within my community, and to serve in private life with the same passion and dedication that I committed to public service.”

Full Q&A online: thetampamagazine.com/ 10-leading-people

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ARTHENIA JOYNER Vanguard Attorneys - Of Counsel Senate Democratic Leader Florida Senator, District 19

Leading People

Brian Lamb hasn’t played basketball since the early 1990s, but the resiliency and responsibility he learned on the court as a point guard for USF prepared him for a career that continues to reach new heights.

Preparation and commitment to excellence propelled Lamb through the ranks of Fifth-Third Bank to his current role as President and Chief Financial Officer for all of North Florida.

“Set goals, stretch yourself, put a plan in place to achieve those goals, inspect that plan frequently and be sure you surround yourself with great people that can be brutally honest about your performance so you can be a better version of yourself,” Lamb said.

Lamb readily admits he began his post-USF career with Tampa Electric Company at the very bottom of the totem pole.

BRIAN LAMB CFO & President Of North Florida Fifth-Third Bank

“My very first job when I was at TECO was a meter reader,” Lamb said. “I got in the truck, read the meters and ran from dogs half the time. I underestimated the dogs, by the way. But it was a good experience.”

Within six years of entering TECO, Lamb had ascended to Director of Financial Services before leaving for Fifth-Third Bank in 2008.

Full Q&A online: thetampamagazine.com/ 10-leading-people

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Leading People

As CEO of Tampa International Airport during one of its largest growth spurts in history, Joe Lopano could easily take credit for its achievements, including a 100 percent increase in international travel since 2010, expanded local dining options and added terminal space, but he doesn’t see himself that way.

“I just show up to work each day hoping to build on the legacy of the guys who came before me and made Tampa International Airport so great,” Lopano said.

The former president of the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport for 14 years, Lopano arrived at Tampa International in 2011 and has quickly immersed himself in the community. In 2015 Lopano was named Visit Tampa Bay’s “Ambassador of the Year.”

One of Lopano’s proudest achievements is raising money for United Way through its 5K on a TIA runway.

“Last year we were named one of United Way Suncoast’s Most Generous Workplaces for the second year in a row,” Lopano said. “I’m so proud that we’ve been able to assist people in our community who are in need.”

A graduate of Pace University, Lopano was torn between a career as a photojournalist and one in business. While photography is still his creative outlet, he was never shy about his ambitions, even in an entrylevel position at Pan American Airlines.

“When I worked in the Pan Am mailroom I showed up every day wearing a threepiece suit with the Wall Street Journal under my arm and told everyone I would be in management one day.”

Full Q&A online: thetampamagazine.com/ 10-leading-people

JOE LOPANO CEO of Tampa International Airport

Leading People

Lorraine Lutton is the President of St. Joseph’s Hospital, the busiest not-for-profit health care provider in Hillsborough County.

In the Emergency/Trauma Center alone, an outstanding team of emergency medicine professionals provide care to more than 150,000 children and adults annually. On a daily basis, more than 4,700 team members work together throughout the hospital to provide excellent care to about 450 inpatients each day.

Lutton has been instrumental in the hospital’s growth and ability to serve the community.

St. Joseph’s Hospital has also become known for its programs in Stroke, Neuroscience and Orthopedics as well as advancements in imaging services, surgical services, and more.

LORRAINE LUTTON President, St. Joseph’s Hospital

Lutton’s interest in health care began when she volunteered at her local hospital as a teen and continued after her graduation from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA when she started working at the University of California, Santa Diego Medical Center as their quality manager. “The quality manager position was a great introduction to hospital management because I got to see how all the departments worked and interacted together,” Lutton said.

Under Lutton’s leadership, St. Joseph’s - along with its sister BayCare hospitals have consistently earned the highest patient satisfaction ratings in the Tampa area. “We have a wonderful group of professionals at St. Joseph’s dedicated to high quality, compassionate healthcare,” she said. “Everything starts with our team members and their interaction with and ability to listen to our patients.”

Full Q&A online: thetampamagazine.com/ 10-leading-people

Leading People

“You can get ten times out of life what you put in, but you have to put in first,” said Rick Thomas, founder and president of Thomas Financial. “We consider that a big issue, that you’ve got to put back into the community that you live in; once you do that you keep getting back tenfold.”

Thomas knows a thing or two about putting into the community. For more than 40 years, Thomas Financial has helped hundreds of families and businesses plan for the best and prepare for the worst through insurance packages, steadily growing as a Tampa institution.

Today, Thomas Financial provides stability and comfort to a wide range of clients, some of whom have maintained accounts across generations.

“Our business, because of the nature of the business, has helped this city grow economically,” Thomas said. “We’ve helped families who have hundred-year-old businesses stay open, and that’s something that we take a lot of pride in. We were there to help do that.

If anything, that’s one of the more gratifying parts of this business.”

Full Q&A online: thetampamagazine.com/ 10-leading-people

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RICK THOMAS Founder, CEO – Thomas Financial

Leading People

Growing up with a father in the military, Heather Weber lived in many different cities in the U.S., Europe, and Central America before settling down in Tampa. Her grandfather, who was a friend of Walt Disney and created the first plastic Cinderella doll, sparked her interest in business by talking to her about Disney stock when she was young. At the age of 12, she taught herself Spanish. At 16, she trained and competed in karate matches with U.S. Special Operations soldiers. It is that same dedication and drive that has helped her excel in wealth management. “Every day I try to add value and help people,” Weber said “I have witnessed first hand the benefit that financial planning can have in a family’s life. It can bring families closer together and help them live more secure lives.”

HEATHER WEBER Senior Vice President – Wealth Management The Weber Group, Merrill Lynch

Recently named to Barron’s Top Financial Advisors List, Weber’s hard work, integrity, and determination to give 110 percent to all her clients has allowed her to rise to the top in an industry dominated by men. Outside of work she is active in the Tampa community as a sustaining member of the Junior League of Tampa and a member of the Military Affairs Committee of the Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

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2016 TOP

SALONS Hair cuts, coloring, blowouts, eyelash extensions…

For every beauty service you can think of, Tampa has a variety of salons to choose from. Next time you want to change up your look, don’t let the sheer number of choices overwhelm you. Look no further — in the next few pages, check out profiles of some of Tampa’s top salons.

Hair Solutions of Tampa Bay Owner: Shannon Sorbara (standing)

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Hair Solutions of Tampa Bay Client: Piaa Thakker (seated)

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WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR NOW, I’M LIKE, ‘WOW, IS THAT REALLY ME?’ IT JUST PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE. YOU FEEL LIKE A STAR.

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Hair Solutions of Tampa Bay Client: —Piaa Thakker (after getting hair extensions)

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Great Lengths Shampoo and Conditioner available in salon.

HAIR SOLUTIONS OF TAMPA BAY Hair Solutions of Tampa specializes in more than just non-surgical hair loss and restoration solutions. Day in and day out, owner Shannon Sorbara and her team of specially trained hair-care professionals give men, women and children the gift of self-confidence. No other local salon offers the same cutting-edge products, expertise and compassionate, personalized approach. Whether you’re battling thinning hair, cancer, baldness or want longer fuller hair with our extensions: Hair Solutions of Tampa is your solution.

Hair Solutions of Tampa Bay 2024 W. Cleveland St. Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 251-4745 hairsolutionsoftampa.com

Hello Beautiful Color Salon and Art Spa Stylist: Amber Del Giacco (standing)

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Hello Beautiful Color Salon and Art Spa Client: Sally (seated)

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THE STYLISTS ARE FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL. THEY TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOU AND DO AN AMAZING JOB. I ALWAYS LEAVE LOOKING AND FEELING LIKE A MILLION BUCKS.

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Hello Beautiful Color Salon and Art Spa Client: —Jan H.

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Front: Kathy (owner), Adrian, Gina Back: Amber, Melissa, Morgan, Mindy Missing from picture: Kristina

HELLO BEAUTIFUL COLOR SALON & ART SPA

Creating head turning hues (and hair-dos). Tampa’s top salon for hair color and cuts is also the place for hair loss solutions. From custom designed wigs to extensions and hair replacement services they can find a solution for your thinning hair. Hello Beautiful can help you look effortlessly beautiful with eyelash extensions, professional make-up, a hair style to flatter your face, and colorfully create any look you desire — dramatic ombre, sun-kissed balayage, fun rainbow hues, or flattering highlights.

Hello Beautiful Color Salon and Art Spa 3801 South Manhattan Ave. Tampa, FL 33611 (813) 837-8200 hellobeautifulsalon.com

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Inge Handing (standing)

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Salon Ingá Client: Janet Salyers (seated)

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I ALWAYS FEEL AMAZING AFTER A VISIT TO SALON INGÁ.

EVERYONE IS FRIENDLY, ACCOMMODATING, PROFESSIONAL, AND PROVIDES EXPERT SERVICES. SALON INGÁ GIVES FIVE STAR SERVICE EVERY TIME.

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Salon Ingá Client: —Janet Salyers, (client for 28+ years)

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Tanja, Victoria, Alex, Jessica & Victor

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LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GREAT For more than 30 years Salon Ingá has earned loyalty and praise from their clients. The boutique salon carries exclusive hair products and their stylists are up-to-date on the latest techniques and trends in hair styles, cuts, and colors but they never lose sight of what matters the most — their clients. At Salon Ingá you’re not just another head of hair, you’re part of the family.

Salon Ingá – Carrollwood 11722 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Main Street Shopping Center (813) 963-1313 saloninga.com

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AS A DANCE TEACHER, I DON’T WEAR A LOT OF MAKEUP BECAUSE IT SWEATS OFF. AMAZING LASH STUDIO HELPS ME LOOK PUT TOGETHER AND BEAUTIFUL EVERYDAY.

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Amazing Lash Stylist: Kalesia Allen (standing)

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SIGNATURE OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, UNPARALLELED KNOWLEDGE, AND STYLISTS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN ALL HAIR TYPES. IT WAS AWESOME TO FIND SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO CUT AND STYLE MY NATURALLY CURLY HAIR!

Salon & Spa Owner: Shannon Greene (standing)

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Signature Boutique Salon & Spa Client: —Shari Mezrah

Amazing Lash Client: —Lisa Acebo

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Salon & Spa Client: Shari Mezrah (seated)

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Amazing Lash Client: Lisa Acebo (seated)

AMAZING LASH STUDIO CARROLLWOOD LOVE YOUR LASHES

Enhance the natural beauty of your eyes and make every wink count with lashes from Amazing Lash Studio, Carrollwood. Gorgeous, natural, sexy, cute — your stylist will develop a lash look customized just for you with the color, length, and thickness you desire. You’ll find it easy and inexpensive to keep your lashes looking lovely with their monthly maintenance plan. Call today to take advantage of their $79.99 introductory offer.

Amazing Lash Studio Carrollwood 12917 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 960-9606 amazinglashstudio.com

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SIGNATURE A BOUTIQUE SALON & SPA

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SIGNATURE SERVICE ON HARBOUR ISLAND For 10 years, Signature – A Boutique Salon & Spa has been offering salon services tailored to their clients’ needs.

Located on beautiful Harbour Island, a visit to Signature will rejuvenate your look, spirit, and senses. From headturning hairstyles and hues, to illuminating facials and skin treatments, eyebrow design, and glamorous manicures and pedicures with the season’s hottest colors, Signature Spa’s stylists, estheticians and nail specialists are experts in helping you look (and feel) your best.

Signature – A Boutique Salon & Spa 711 Harbour Post Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 277-8600 signaturespaboutique.com

TAMPA’S

TOP AWARD ED SALON Tribeca’s ColorConstruct trained staff uses COLOR.ME by Kevin Murphy; a naturally sourced, ammonia and PPD free color line that provides multi-tonal 100% gray coverage, damage free blonding, and brilliant reds. Brandon Wagner works internationally and brings back education on the latest styles and colors. If looking for a fresh, modern look from an award winning team, Tribeca is your new choice for haircare, being experts in both color and extensions.

1600 E. 8TH AVE., A-137 (813) 242-4080 | 920 W. KENNEDY BLVD. (813) 250-0208 | TRIBECASALON.COM

BARE ESSENTIALS Elevate your ensemble with eye-catching accents.

From statement pieces to delicate diamonds, this season’s jewelry trends favor an anything-goes mentality based on your personal style. Mixing metals. Classic pairings. Bold embellishments. When it comes to putting the finishing touches on your look, let fashion instinct be your guide.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Gabriel Burgos | STYLIST: Shawna Wiggs | ART DIRECTOR: Scott Tennant WRITER: Erika Vidal Holmes | ASSIST. PHOTOGRAPHER: Jimi Walker | MODEL: Yvette Fernandes HAIR/MAKEUP: Meredith Warren | LOCATION: Cypress Point Park

John Hardy Naga Dragon necklace $2400, John Hardy cuff $1595, both from Neiman Marcus.

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Flower Diamond Ring: .40 Carat tw round brilliant diamonds set in 14kt rose gold pave’ flower ring, $1,399.

Cluster Fashion Ring: 2.81 carat tw round brilliant diamonds set in 18kt rose gold cluster fashion band, $6,999.

Leaf Shaped Pendant: .67 carat tw round brilliant diamonds in 14kt rose gold micro pave’ setting with chain, $1,799.

Infinity Loop Diamond Drop Earrings: .93 carat tw round brilliant diamonds set in 18kt rose gold, $2,199.

Diamond Bangle Bracelets: Rose, White and Yellow gold diamond eternity bangles (3) each with 2.00ct tw round brilliant diamonds, $3,499 each.

All from Gold & Diamond Source.

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Lele Sadoughi The Lily Ring, $150, Lele Sadoughi Orchid earrings, $240 and Lele Sadoughi Orchid tassel necklace $170, all from Penelope T Boutique.

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14K Gold Midnight Brilliance Fantasy Necklace $2,700, Gold Quartz & Jade Bangle, $750, both from Trollbeads. Must Have Collection Palm Tree Necklace, Must Have Collection Leaf Necklace, both from Kit’s Well Dressed.

Baublebar earrings, $36, Nordstrom.

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Gold Earrings $345, Gold Cuff with Blue Stones $575, Gold Captiva Chain Necklace $385, Dina Mackney Chain Necklace $400, all from Neiman Marcus.

Hair/MAKEUP: Meredith Warren, www.DestinationBridalSalon.com, 919-602-5843

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LOCALS Know?

When you want to find a place to eat, somewhere to drink or something to do in Tampa Bay, there’s no one better to ask than the people who live and work here.

Best Bloody Mary: Ella’s Americana Folk Art Café because it is garnished with a rib, and who wouldn’t love that?

—Mandy Valenti, Associate Vice President, CBRE

Favorite Italian food: With a name like Michael Buttacavoli, it has to be good. Go, go, go to CENA. It was the first place Ryne and I went after Italy so we could continue to eat well – like Italians!

—Dr. Kenneth Pages, Psychiatrist

Favorite breakfast spot: Breakfast is hands down my favorite meal of the day, so this is a hard one.

When I can get there early enough, Pinky’s is my favorite breakfast spot.

—Sarah Burke, Attorney, Butler, Weihmuller, Katz and Craig, LLP

Best place to have dinner on the water: Ulële in Seminole Heights, now that you can dock right up on the river. Grab a table by the outdoor area. The grilled oysters are a must, as is the tequila-based mojito!

—Derek Alvarez, Attorney, Genders, Alvarez and Decidue Attorneys at Law

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Off the beaten path with AUSTIN HIDAY (27) Personal Stylist, Nordstrom Tampa resident for 3 years

Best sushi: Kelp Sushi Joint has a comfortable vibe and fresh, vibrant rolls. I love to go there with friends or family for all occasions.

Favorite BBQ: As a family, we love to go to Jimbo’s Pit Bar B-Q. They have large tables, and the food comes quickly and is delicious.

Favorite beach restaurant: Agave in St. Pete Beach is the best little Mexican place. They’re crowded after an awesome day on the beach, but it’s the place to go to for margaritas and fried tacos.

Favorite local boutique: Bluemercury Cosmetics is a one-stop shop, and they are very friendly. I love Oribe products, and they have a wide selection.

Favorite store: My book collection is large thanks to the manager at Oxford Exchange. I have special ordered books as well as picked ones out in the store.

Best fine dining: I recently went to Charley’s Steak House with a great friend, and we sat in this booth that was made out of old antique wire headboard. I love character and unique décor. Plus the food was amazing.

Best burger joint: I love cheeseburgers and can’t wait to try Goody Goody in Hyde Park Village.

Favorite happy hour: The goat cheese balls at Fly Bar are amazing. Plus after happy hour, you can walk to the Tampa Theatre to see a film.

Favorite place to relax outdoors: I love to grab a blanket and a friend and go to Davis Islands Park. You can watch the planes land or boats going in or out or just take a nap in the sun.

Off the beaten path with Elena Filoqi (33) Owner, Belanova Salon Tampa resident for 13 years

Favorite place for girls night out? Edge, the rooftop bar at the Epicurean Hotel. I love going there with the girls because it provides an amazing experience and great drinks!

Favorite spot for out of town guests? Ulële in downtown. I think Ulële is an excellent place for out-of-towners. It is a hidden gem. Your guests will always be impressed.

Favorite date night spot? Birch & Vine at The Birchwood. It’s my favorite date night spot because it can be romantic and calm, and you can venture to the rooftop bar The Canopy after dinner.

Favorite place to watch a Lightning game: Ducky’s Sports Lounge is the best for a group, that’s why I love going there for games. We can be as loud as we want!

Favorite store: Simply Elegant Unique Gift Boutique on Linebaugh in Westchase is my favorite store.

Favorite boutique: I love The Bikini Boutique. It’s amazing for Florida life. The bikinis go perfect with our hot weather.

Favorite Italian food: I love Donatello Italian Restaurant, a Tampa staple since 1984.

Favorite place for Indian cuisine: The best place for authentic Indian food is Tamarind Indian Cuisine on East Fowler Ave.

Off the beaten path with BRETT MARKOWITZ (39) Director of Operations, Tampa Rejuvenation Tampa resident for 26 years

Favorite spot for a healthy meal: SoFresh is a great place to get a fast, healthy, fresh meal.

Favorite place for a client dinner: I love to take clients to Boca when I’m educating them about eating healthy food that tastes great.

Favorite breakfast restaurant: Daily Eats has the best breakfast for before work or right after the gym.

Favorite place for special family occasions: Roy’s is an awesome place to go for a birthday dessert. Try the upside down pineapple cake!

Best BBQ: I can’t do it all the time, but when I’m having a cheat day the beef sandwich at 4 Rivers Smokehouse is amazing.

Favorite burger joint: El Cap in St. Pete – the greasiest guilty pleasure in the area. Well worth the trip across the Bay. Hidden gem restaurant: Most people do not know about Sukhothai in North Tampa. They serve very fresh sushi.

Favorite local store: When I’m shopping and trying to find clothes that are the right fit for someone my size, Hugo Boss (at International Plaza) has the best customer service experience.

Favorite place for a night out with the boys: I’ve been going to Jackson’s for years. I love Corey (RenaMcknight) and the atmosphere there. It is the closest you’re going to get to a Miami-like club in Tampa.

Favorite place for a long walk: Bayshore Boulevard is the best place to clear your mind while taking a long walk.

Favorite waterfront restaurant: Sharky’s On The Pier in Venice is the best. You’ve got to love eating right on the beach.

Off the beaten path with John Marazzi (50) Managing Partner, Sun Toyota and Brandon Honda Tampa resident for 5 years

Favorite place for a power lunch: Ocean Prime for some grouper is a must!

Best place to watch a Lightning game with friends: The Loge right inside Amalie Arena. There’s no better spot.

Favorite spot for a healthy meal: I go to SoFresh and get the Boca Fiesta wrap with chicken and salmon.

Favorite place for a night out with the boys: It’s always fun to have a handcrafted cocktail at Haven, then head over to the Epicurean’s rooftop bar, Edge.

Favorite fine dining spot: On Swann is a great new addition.

Favorite pizza: New York New York Pizza – pepperoni, sausage, and extra red sauce.

Hidden gem bar: The bar at Grille One Sixteen is a classy spot with great bartenders and fantastic food.

Favorite thing to do on the water: Love to take the SeaRay out and anchor off Three Rooker Island.

Favorite exercise class or gym: Roc Island with Lance Small and Performance Compound are the two best in town.

Favorite place to take my pet: Fort De Soto Dog Beach is Zeus’ absolute favorite. White sand, clear water, very protected, and everyone lets their dog off their leashes.

Favorite day spa: The Grand Beauty Spa on Kennedy.

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Rays on the Runway

The Children’s Dream Fund partnered with the Tampa Bay Rays for the 10th annual event Rays players, including Evan Longoria, Matt Moore and Kevin Kiermaier, and their wives and girlfriends joined with seven “dream children” on June 29 to show off the latest fashions from Dillard’s on the runway. The event, held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, raised $125,000 for the Children’s Dream Fund, which grants wishes to children in West Central Florida coping with lifethreatening illnesses.

All seven of the children who walked the runway have had wishes granted by the Children’s Dream Fund – from Disney Cruises to trips to the Bahamas and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Since it began 10 years ago, Rays on the Runway has raised over $700,000 for the charity.

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Rugged Maniac

Thousands Descend on Dade City More than 6,000 people attended the Rugged Maniac 5K obstacle race at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City on April 23. Adrenaline seekers from across the region tackled 25 challenging obstacles spread along a three-mile off-road course, including underground tunnels, trampolines, warped walls, balance beams, and a Maniac favorite – a 50 foot water slide. The daylong festival also featured a variety of entertainment including music, mechanical bulls, adult bounce houses, beer, food, and exhibition booths.

This was the third year the event has been held in Dade City. “Little Everglades Ranch is an absolutely gorgeous facility for an outdoor event,” said Rugged Maniac COO Rob Dickens. “Its grassy lawns, ancient oaks, and beautiful water features make it a very scenic venue. Of course, our success is also due to the large number of people in the Tampa Bay area who love doing fun outdoor activities like Rugged Maniac. We plan on making the festival an annual tradition for many years to come.”

All Rugged Maniac events support the American Cancer Society.

This was the first stop of Rugged Maniac’s 2016 North America Tour.

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EVENTS

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16 TOP EVENTS

IN TAMPA & B E Y O N D

CHECK OUT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND TOWN THROUGHOUT AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

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AUG 2

The Go-Go’s Farewell Tour

Los Angeles’ beloved all-female power pop band has sold over seven million albums. Say goodbye and listen live for one last time to chart toppers “We Got the Beat” and “Our Lips Are Sealed.” Tickets are $71.25-$121.25.

8:00 p.m. Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland Street, Downtown Clearwater (727) 791-7400 // rutheckerdhall.com

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AUG 5-7

Tampa Bay Comic Con

For all comics, science and fiction fans who are eager to get the latest scoop, cosplay their favorite characters, meet actors from popular shows and purchase merchandise found nowhere else. Tickets are $30-$60.

Kids under 7 are free. See website for times. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St, Tampa (813) 274-8511 // tampabaycomiccon.com

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“From the Heart” Folk on Paper

This limited-time exhibit showcases pieces created by self-taught artists. These artists are allowed the freedom to craft colorful and diverse pieces without the restrictions of formal training, making this a truly inspiring experience. Tickets are $10-$17. Kids under 7 are free.

See website for times. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg (727) 896-2667 // mfastpete.org

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AUG 11

Topgolf Charity Event

This local fundraiser is open to the public and helps raise money, awareness and research for those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Tickets are $100-$1,000, 3:00 p.m. Topgolf, 10690 Palm River Road, Tampa (813) 298-1811 // topgolf.com

AUG 6

Balance Tampa Bay: Masquerade Ball

The area’s leading LGBTA philanthropic organization is hosting their 2nd annual Masquerade Ball at District 3 in Downtown Tampa. This year’s theme is “Rio,” taking cues from the 2016 Olympic city and its world famous Carnival. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Francis House.Tickets are $45-$50, 8:30 p.m. District 3, 802 East Whiting Street, Tampa (813) 304-2411 // tampamasquerade.com 64 AUG SEPT 2016

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AUG 15

Def Leppard

The English band pioneered a new form of music in the early ‘80s and brings that heavy metal rock to Tampa Bay. Joining them will be REO Speedwagon and Tesla for one rocking night. Tickets are $18$385.19, 7:00 p.m. MidFlorida Credit Union Ampitheatre, 4802 U.S 301 North, Tampa (813) 740-2446 // midflorida.com/amphitheatre

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AUG 19

Dixie Chicks

The all-woman, alternative country band is visiting Florida in their first American tour in over a decade. Known for “Wide Open Spaces” and “Not Ready to Make Nice,” these chicks are sure to get your boots stomping once again. Tickets are $20-$306, 7:00 p.m.

MidFlorida Credit Union Ampitheatre, 4802 U.S 301 North, Tampa (813) 740-2446 // midflorida.com/amphitheatre

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AUG 25

Fifth Harmony

The five-member band made famous on the second season of “The X Factor” is coming to Tampa. Bringing their mix of pop and R&B, you’ll hear songs such as “Worth It” and “BO$$.” Tickets are $22.95-242, 7:00 p.m.

MidFlorida Credit Union Ampitheatre, 4802 U.S 301 North, Tampa (813) 740-2446 // midflorida.com/amphitheatre

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AUG 27

Drake

Renowned rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Drake comes with hip-hop master Future and other special guests.

Get up and dance to radio hits like “Hotline Bling” and “Hold On, We’re Going Home.”

Tickets are $162-$696.75, 6:30 p.m.

Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa (813) 301-6500 // amaliearena.com

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SEPT 3-5

Labor Day Fireworks

Busch Gardens invites you to watch a spectacular fireworks show with friends and family, commemorating the hard work of United States citizens. Tickets are $89-$109, See website for times. Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa (888) 800-5447 // seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa

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AUG 19-20

Taste of East Tampa TPepin’s Hospitality hosts this multicultural event to bring attention to the diverse cultures within Tampa Bay through the flavors of local restaurants, bakeries and fine wines. Tickets are $50-$75, See website for times. TPepin’s Hospitality Centre. 4121 N 50th Street, Tampa (813) 367-0040 // tasteofeasttampa.com

SEPT 10-11

Jack Hanna Weekend

Well-known animal expert and zookeeper Jack Hanna plans to share some of his wild animal encounters over dinner and a sleepover at Busch Gardens. This interactive experience is designed for families with children in Grades 3 and higher. Tickets are $78. See website for times. Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa (888) 800-5447 // seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa

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SEPT 18

Zac Brown Band

The Zac Brown Band returns to Tampa to introduce songs from the new album “Jekyll + Hyde” along with their many other hits, including the country anthem “Chicken Fried.” The band has brought their unique blend of country, reggae, rock and blues to the stage for over a decade. Tickets are $24.25-228.6, 7:00 p.m. MidFlorida Credit Union Ampitheatre, 4802 U.S 301 North, Tampa (813) 740-2446 // midflorida.com/amphitheatre

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SEPT 23-25

The Illusionists

This wildly captivating show features seven of the world’s greatest magicians performing mind-blowing tricks and stunts. Tickets are $45-$190, See website for times. Straz Center. 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa (813) 229-7827 // strazcenter.org

SEPT 9-11

Tampa Boat Show

Tampa’s premier boat show features a large collection of boats and boating accessories.

For three days, get the best deals on 2017 model boats that fit every lifestyle. Tickets are $12.

Kids ages 15 and younger are free. See website for times. Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street (813) 274-8511 // tampaboatshow.com

16 SEPT 24

CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture

This signature fundraising event is an exquisite compilation of fashion, art and culture. Featuring a runway show by Norma Kamali of New York City, CITY aspires to raise $100,000 for art education, presentation and inspiration. Tickets are $75-$250, See website for times. Tampa Museum of Art, 120 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa (813) 274-8130 // tampamuseum.org TAMPA MAGAZINE 65

SOCIAL SCENE

Sacred Pepper

Fresh seafood, Mediterranean-inspired dishes and handcrafted cocktails The Tampa Bay community got its first glimpse at Candy DeBartolo’s new Carrollwood restaurant, the Sacred Pepper, at the Friends and Family Event on April 15. Troop Rewards, a local organization that sends members of the U.S. military and their families on complimentary vacations upon their return home from overseas, received a $25,000 grant from the DeBartolo Family Foundation at the event.

Fresh seafood, Mediterraneaninspired dishes and handcrafted cocktails make up the Sacred Pepper’s menu. The restaurant hosts a Social Soiree each day from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with specially priced drinks and sharing plates.

Sacred Pepper 15405 N. Dale Mabry Highway (813) 609-8000 sacredpepper.com

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