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Source: Mark George, M.D. Biological Psychiatry Branch Division of Intramural Research Programs, NIMH 1993

As seen in these brain scans, people who do not suffer from depression have much higher activity levels (the colorful areas) in their brain than people living with depression.

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“I’ve been in practice in Tampa for over 50 years and have seen the work of all of Tampa’s plastic surgeons. When it was time to get my eyelids done, I chose the best around – Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko.”

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Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty BEFORE

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

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NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY The story of Tampa Bay’s original residents

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ABOUT THE COVER Go behind the scenes of this month’s cover shoot

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

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BEAUTY Makeup artist Jessica Scantlin-Payne shares her most-used products

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NECESSITIES Let freedom ring with these made-in-America items

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Patients, like Dr. Albert Tawil, look younger and refreshed and it improves their peripheral vision.

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SPOTLIGHT Get to know Tampa’s business professionals

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SUMMER RECIPES In-season berries are perfect for dinners, drinks and desserts

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TOP SALONS Book an appointment with these go-to hair and beauty experts

To schedule your consultation with Tampa’s most trusted eyelid surgeon call:

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SOCIAL SCENE Last month’s happenings are this month’s eye candy

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TAMPA CONFIDENTIAL Featuring insiders with local knowledge

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AROUND TOWN Events around Tampa this August/September

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ART Learn more about the ancient art of calligraphy

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LIFESTYLE Try a unique indoor excursion next time rain ruins your outdoor plans

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HEALTH What to know before buying essential oils

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NATURE Where to see the best sunsets around Tampa Bay

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FOOD It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to try these tasty tacos

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DRINK Three interesting margaritas, plus tequila tips from a pro

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HOME This local architect is shaking up one of Tampa’s oldest neighborhoods

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“I send my family and patients to Dr. Kwitko – the best eyelid surgeon around.”

–Dr. Albert Tawil

DOCTORS AGREE DR. KWITKO IS TAMPA BAY’S MOST TRUSTED EYELID SURGEON

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“I’ve been in practice in Tampa for over 50 years and have seen the work of all of Tampa’s plastic surgeons,” says Dr. Albert Tawil. “When it was time to get my eyelids done, I chose the best around – Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko.”

“My surgery went great, and my results were excellent.

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For the expert results you want and deserve, the choice is clear. Dr. Kwitko continues to fulfill and even surpass his patients’ expectations, shaping one of the most comprehensive eyelid surgery centers in Tampa.

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ne of my favorite parts of the job is getting to know people who are making a real difference in the community, so putting together this year’s 10 Leading People edition was really special for me. If this edition is new to you, here’s how it works: Every year, we accept nominations of Tampa’s most influential entrepreneurs, community leaders, philanthropists and business executives. We then choose the five men and five women we think stand out the most as our Leading People.

This year’s list is packed with memorable personalities, like Frank and Carol Morsani. If their names sound familiar, it’s because they’ve been integral members of the local arts community for years. They also happen to have their names on the USF Health Morsani Center and a theatre at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Also on the list is Hyde Park philanthropist Norma Gene Lykes, who has helped lead local efforts to improve city parks, including Curtis Hixon Park, Swann Pond and Kate Jackson Park. Get to know our 10 Leading People starting on page 41.

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This issue also features a special section profiling Tampa’s best salons. From cuts and color to nails and tanning, we’ve listed some of the best places in town to help you look and feel your best.

Regular readers know that no issue of TAMPA Magazine is complete without a little history lesson.

Our feature on Native American history in Tampa (page 37) is a must-read. We guarantee you’ll learn something new.

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Foodies and berry lovers will love our feature on putting those perfectly ripe berries to good use. For those of you wondering where to find the beautiful succulent wall gracing this month’s cover, you can find it at O Cocina, a modern Mexican restaurant that didn’t hesitate to share its mouthwatering recipe for their Light, Light Wake Up Call cocktail. It’s the perfect accompaniment to catching a famous Tampa Bay sunset. And if you’re looking for a different perspective, check out our list of favorite spots to watch the sun set on page 26.

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Our models, Kate Holliday and Melissa Vogt, were photographed by senior photographer Gabriel Burgos on location at O Cocina in South Tampa. Since opening in early 2016, the modern Mexican restaurant’s show-stopping succulent wall behind the bar has made O Cocina one of Tampa’s most beautiful places to have a drink. Designed

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BEAUTY

Beauty Queen Makeup artist Jessica Scantlin-Payne shares her most-used tips and tools

Written By McKenna Kelley | Photography By Gabriel Burgos

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espite the years she’s spent creating beautiful red carpet looks on the faces of A-list actresses and up-and-coming country singers, Tampa-based makeup artist Jessica ScantlinPayne has a secret: the key to beautiful makeup is not necessarily the perfect application.

“I think everybody really needs to understand that if you don’t have a good skincare regimen, even if you have the world’s best makeup artist, the makeup is not going to lay the same,” Scantlin-Payne says.

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James Decker, “Twilight” actress Ashley Greene and “The Bachelor’s” Ali Fedotowsky, Scantlin-Payne fell in love with makeup doing her friends’ faces for prom and worked her way up as an assistant in New York. Today, she shares her simple and trend-defying makeup philosophy with her clients as well as her 163,000 Instagram followers and 40,000 YouTube subscribers.

“I don’t look at it as transforming somebody,” she says. “I just want to make the person a better version of themselves.”

To that end, she advises having a realistic expectation of her

capabilities when looking for makeup inspiration from celebrities — meaning a Reese Witherspoon lookalike should not anticipate mirroring Kim Kardashian’s look.

“I always tell my clients to bring [a picture of] somebody who’s close in your age range with the same hair color and same skin tone,” ScantlinPayne says. “It gives you a more realistic view of what I’m able to do with you.”

To learn more about ScantlinPayne’s makeup services, visit beautesavage.com or find her on Instagram and YouTube (@jesssouthern).

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6. TOM FORD SHEER HIGHLIGHTING DUO - I love it because it looks timeless and classic. It looks like a natural radiance versus an overdone radiance.

8. CHARLOTTE TILBURY LIGHT WONDER YOUTH-BOOSTING PERFECT SKIN FOUNDATION - I love this product because no matter what age range you put it on, it genuinely makes them have a little bit more of a youthful glow.

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10. ERBORIAN PINK PERFECT CREME 4-IN-1 PRIMER - This is good for people who need brightening without illuminating, so it will work for people with oily or dry skin.

7. BECCA SUNLIT BRONZER IN BALI SANDS - This is probably my favorite bronzer of all time because of the tone in it. It’s a very natural tan.

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ART

Written By McKenna Kelley Calligraphy By Raquel Cruz Pullaro from White Sands Collective

THE ANCIENT ART OF CALLIGRAPHY IS BRINGING HANDWRITING BACK IN STYLE

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or every action, there is an equal opposite reaction — and look no further than the resurgence of calligraphy for proof.

The art of calligraphy has come back swinging this decade and is now a regular feature of wedding correspondence, home décor and company branding. While there is never an exact reason for a trend, the newfound popularity of calligraphy and hand-lettering (which are actually two different things) seems to be a part of the larger D.I.Y. crafting movement as well as a response to the mechanical perfection of digital typography.

Multiple businesses around Tampa Bay offer both calligraphy services and workshops for letter lovers to learn the craft themselves. The Paper Seahorse (211 S. Howard Ave, (813) 251-8096, paperseahorse.com) holds classes throughout the month for all kinds of paperrelated crafts and sells pens, ink and other materials you’ll need for handwriting.

Janeé Scarle of Old City Calligraphy (oldcitycalligraphy.com, (904) 669-3333) creates custom home décor and wedding pieces, like invitations, place cards and signage. She also leads the Epicurean Hotel’s Calligraphy Uncorked, an introductory course perfect for beginners, about once a month.

Sisters-in-law Raquel Cruz Pullaro and Nicole Pullaro Barolo, the calligrapher and graphic designer behind White Sands Collective (whitesandsandco.com), take their classes beyond paper. Recent workshops held around Tampa have included creating word art on pumpkins, wooden ornaments and hangers.

The duo also works with clients to create bespoke paper designs.

Old City Calligraphy’s Janeé Scarle says a nib (the tip of a calligraphy pen) that fits your style, quality paper and good ink are essential for calligraphy success.

Here are her recommendations.

Speedball Straight Pen Holder – “Inexpensive and all you need to learn calligraphy. It’s basic, but it will absolutely do the job.”

Nikko G Nib – “An overall perfect nib for beginning. The nib is pretty stiff, so it can handle the heavy hand.”

Sumi Ink – “My favorite ink, hands down. Dries fast and goes on beautifully.”

Speedball India Ink – “Great for practicing.”

HP Premium Choice LaserJet Paper 32 lb., 8.5x11, Letter, 500 sheets – “This paper can be purchased for less than $15 and will last you a long time. It is smooth, and you will find your nibs do fine with this paper. Try it before you buy expensive paper. The thing to keep in mind with paper is you want it to be somewhat thick and smooth.”

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LIFESTYLE

FUN WITHOUT THE SUN Summers in Tampa Bay involve two types of weather: “raining now” and “raining later.” A sunny morning can become a washed-out bummer faster than a crack of lightning – check out some of Tampa’s cooler indoor activities and don’t let the storm dampen your hard-earned free time.

Written By Derek Herscovici | Photography By Gabriel Burgos

ILLSOL STUDIO & ART SPACE GET ARTSY Run by artists, for artists, the Tampa Heights art gallery Illsol Space features work by local, national and international artists. In addition to a revolving gallery, Illsol doubles as a creative space and community workshop. get there 2744 N. Florida Ave. Learn More illsol.com

ROCK BROTHERS BREWING ROCK OUT If there ever was a line between rock venues and breweries, it’s gotten even more blurred at Rock Brothers Brewing, a bar and concert venue located in the heart of Ybor City. A giant, guitarsmashing Statue of Liberty presides over top-shelf cocktails and beers inspired by bands like 311, Hootie and the Blowfish and Umphrey’s McGee. get there 1901 N. 15th St. Learn More rockbrothersbrewing.com

TAMPA INDIE FLEA VINTAGE TREASURES One of Tampa’s best-kept secrets is the historic Rialto Theatre, a multi-use event and art space located just north of downtown. Nothing showcases its diversity quite like the Indie Flea, held the third Sunday of every month. Part farmer’s market, part vintage thrift, you’ll find a little of everything and a lot of the unexpected.

iFly instructor Drew assists TAMPA Magazine creative director Jillian Baco during her “high fly.”

get there Rialto Theatre, 1617 N. Franklin St. Learn More theindieflea.com

ST. PETE SCULPTURE MUSEUM SCULPT IT Ranging from the stunningly realistic to literally larger than life, the works of monumental sculptor Jon Hair tower over the St. Petersburg Sculpture Museum, a gallery and workshop featuring Hair’s most impressive work. In addition to exploring the museum, patrons can take sculpting classes and exhibitions taught by Hair himself. get there 290 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg Learn More stpetesculpturemuseum.org 22 AUG SEPT 2017

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Breathe In, Breathe Out Essential oils have been used to improve emotional, spiritual, and physical health for thousands of years Written By Marcy Sanford | Photography By Gabriel Burgos

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cents can evoke powerful emotions, and essential oils, the concentrated fragrance of a plant or flower, are the best way to infuse your home with a bouquet of healing aromas. Because your sense of smell is connected to the emotional part of your brain, which also creates memories, a whiff of a favorite essential oil can affect your mood and help manage stress, sleeplessness and anxiety.

Nyssa Hanger, owner of Upward Spiral Center for Healing and Transformation in Seminole Heights, where you can purchase the essential oils, has been using them all her life.

“My mom was teaching aromatherapy before I was born, so essential oils were always a part of my life,” she says.

Hanger says that one way to help manage stress with essential oils is by pairing a scent with a massage, meditation or other relaxing activity. Later, you may be able to recreate that feeling of contentment by inhaling the scent with a beautiful oil diffuser.

Medicinally, essential oils can be powerful tools against colds and coughs — try mixing lavender and eucalyptus in olive or coconut oil and rubbing it on your chest. In fact, Hanger says you that you should always dilute any essential oil you are using.

The Essential Essentials Lavender – reduces anxiety and emotional stress, improves sleep, restores skin complexion and reduces acne, improves eczema and psoriasis, alleviates headaches Eucalyptus – decongestant, prevents dandruff, improves allergies and sinus issues, removes odors, air cleanser, kills mold, spot remover, treats respiratory problems

Bergamot – antidepressant, relieves joint and muscle pain, aids di-

gestion, soothes skin irritations, cleans oily skin, kills germs and bacteria, relieves stress, reduces cough

Rosemary – improves memory, soothes digestive issues, relieves muscle aches and pains, benefits hair growth, detoxes liver, lowers stress Tea Tree – treats acne, soothes dry, flaking skin, kills bad bacteria, relieves skin inflammation, treats toenail fungus and athlete’s foot, kills mold, eliminates body odor 24 AUG SEPT 2017

“Unless you are consulting with a physician or a professional aromatherapist, I would caution against taking essential oils orally,” she explains.

When you’re ready to start building your aromatic collection, make sure to look for the botanical or scientific name, the country of origin, the part of the plant used and the method of extraction — steam distilled, expeller pressed or cold pressed — on the bottle to ensure it’s the real deal. Also check to see if it is a blend or pure. If it is a blend, the label should include what oils are in the mix and the percentage by which it is diluted.

Oils and diffusers aren’t the only olfactory options. Try making a scrub with salt, oil and essential oil to use on your face, body or hands, or put a few drops in unscented lotions or creams to create your own unique perfume. The possibilities are endless.

Interested in learning more? The Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy offers workshops and training programs.

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Catch one of nature’s best nightly shows — a sunset — for proof that a day can always end beautifully

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Dunedin Causeway This 2.5-mile stretch of road connects Bayshore Boulevard to the entrance of Honeymoon Island State Park. Lined with water on both sides and plenty of free parking, it is the perfect place to say goodbye to the day.

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Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest Level 11 Rooftop 101 CORONADO DRIVE Artisan Bistro Bar OPEN NOON – MIDNIGHT

Relax on the white sandy beach at Fred Howard Park while watching red and orange streaks appear in the sky as the sun dips into the gulf. Get there early so you can fully explore the 155-acre park that is home to animals including eagles and gopher tortoises.

This hidden gem has beautiful views of the bay, allowing for stunning sunsets. Pack a picnic and sit back to enjoy the view.

Because of its proximity to the airport, you might even get to enjoy some plane watching during your sunset soirée.

It’s all about the sunset at this rooftop bar and grill, which overlooks the Clearwater Beach area. You don’t even have to worry about what time the sunset will happen – Jimmy’s has a clock to count down the minutes until each night’s spectacular show.

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5250 GULF BLVD. OPEN 3 P.M. – 1 A.M.

The sunset is a little bit swankier at this St. Pete Beach hotspot. Enjoy sweeping views of the city’s skyline and beautiful beaches while you relax in a cozy sofa or chair with a hand-crafted cocktail.

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STREET TAC(O) While the structure of the taco has remained relatively unchanged, the innovation of Tampa’s taco scene has elevated this one-time street food to new gastronomic heights.

Written By Derek Herscovici Photography By Gabriel Burgos

| XTREME TACOS | 310 E. Waters Ave. Seminole Heights is known for its unique eats, but Xtreme Tacos pushes Southwestern cuisine to its gastronomical limit.

Fuel up with an Xtreme Taco ($4) with grouper, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and fresh mozzarella, paired with Tex-Mex-inspired Buffalo Loaded Fries ($9) – french fries topped with your choice of tempura battered shrimp or breaded chicken in Xtreme’s spicy buffalo sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and queso.

| GREEN LEMON | 915 S. Howard Ave. Green Lemon’s successful translation of street food to gourmet table fare is thanks to winning combinations of fresh, unorthodox ingredients. Try the Kung Fu’d Tuna ($4) made with blackened tuna, pickled onions, mango, cucumber, cilantro, avocado and Mexican sriracha aioli. Can’t pick just one? With the Street Trio ($11) pick any three tacos plus your choice of a side.

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($2), made with pork, chili and pineapple, or the pineapple- and soy saucemarinated steak fajita taco ($2). The sopes ($8) – a flatbread-like fried tortilla with beans, lettuce, salsa and cotija cheese – are a deliciously authentic alternative.

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Bartenders at Bartaco squeeze fresh citrus juice for their margaritas

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Mad for Margaritas Photography By Gabriel Burgos | Written By Derek Herscovici

No one is entirely sure who inspired the name of one the world’s most popular cocktails, but the margarita is still being served up around town with unique spins on the original ingredients: tequila, triple sec and lime juice.

Anise Global Gastrobar bar lead Ryan Brown was one of just seven mixologists chosen nationwide for Patron’s 2016 Margarita of the Year competition for his Resting Garden Margarita and recently returned from Mexico after witnessing tequila production firsthand. Now, he’s sharing his expert knowledge on all things marg.

• “When drinking tequila, always use 100 percent blue agave. Stay away from the mixto tequilas, [especially] the gold tequila. If it says ‘gold tequila,’ it’s not the real deal.”

• “There are three ways I’ve seen a margarita served: ‘up’, in a champagne coupe [glass], on the rocks or frozen.

If you’re serving a margarita ‘up’ it’s going to be a stronger drink. You’re not going to have it sitting on ice and diluting. On the rocks is my personal preference.”

The French Margarita ($10.50) Sauza Tres Generaciones Plata tequila, Bauchant orange liqueur, Chambord liqueur and orange juice.

Blackberry Mint Margarita ($9.50) Milagro Silver tequila, fresh blackberries, mint, agave nectar and fresh lime juice.

Sanguina ($8.50) Hibiscus-infused tequila, blood orange, lime and ginger agave syrup

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• “The reason why frozen drinks get such a bad name is because they’re made with crap ingredients. If you use fresh juice, you can have an awesomely refreshing frozen drink. If you’re at a place that doesn’t juice their own citrus, they’ll use store-bought sour mix or margarita mix.”

• “The margarita said by many to be the very best in the world is called Tommy’s Margarita, and this is how we make ours here: 1.5 ounces of tequila, .5 ounces of triple sec, lime and simple syrup.”

Organizations come together to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress treatment

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On May 18, the SAVE the BRAVE event brought out the red, white and blue for a good cause at the Red Door No. 5 Gallery in Tampa Heights. This event launched the collaboration between the Chris T. Sullivan Foundation and ART International Training and Research, intended to raise awareness for Accelerated Resolution Therapy. ART is an eye movement therapy that helps treat individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress, including veterans, active military personnel, first responders and civilians who suffer from the harsh effects of trauma.

The SAVE the BRAVE event raised awareness for this innovative and growing treatment. Currently being researched at the University of South Florida, ART helps people recall the traumatic or stressful event they have experienced and remember it in a new, more positive way.

According to USF researchers, the therapy uses memory reconsolidation to physically change the way memories are stored. ART International trains mental health clinicians to use the technique and also helps make the treatment more financially accessible for those who need it.

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The house's entire exterior is customdesigned, including the mural by famous street artist BASK in the center of the facade.

Different, By Design One of Hyde Park’s newest homes breaks from tradition Written By McKenna Kelley | Home Photography By Seamus Payne

Looking around 400 SOLA, the first home built by architect and designer Tobin Green’s firm AADMIXX, it might be easier to ask Green which home features he didn’t design rather than which he did.

“Everything in this house is thought out,” he explained. “If I could design it, I did.”

Green, his wife, Bianca, and dog, Emmi, now live in the home at 400 S. Orleans Ave. and recently celebrated the project receiving the Grand Diamond award at the 2017 Tampa Bay Parade of Homes.

The aggressively modern, industrialinspired building stands in great contrast to the surrounding Hyde Park homes.

Green said the land sits just outside the boundaries for both locally and nationally recognized historic homes, which is why AADMIXX’s next house will be built directly behind 400 SOLA on Azeele Street.

Green even embraced building the home in deference to an oak tree on the edge of the land.

“We couldn’t build closer than 20 feet from the base, so we built the entryway with a 14-foot-tall window that looks directly at the tree,” he said. “It celebrates the tree as you walk in.”

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To learn more about 400 SOLA, visit aadmixx.com.

Above: In a collaboration with Modulo Studio, AADMIXX created the interior design of spaces like this one, which sits under the custom steel and wood stairs that lead to the living room.

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Opposite Page: Green designed almost every feature of the kitchen, including the cabinetry, countertops, sliding pantry door, hardware and globe lights above the island.

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Above: Custom features in the master bathroom include locally fabricated countertops, matte black plumbing features and natural marble floors.

Left: Tobin, Bianca and their French bulldog Emmi moved into the house around the holidays last year after a 9 1/2 month building process. To see more of the house, follow AADMIXX (@aadmixx) or Emmi the dog (@emmithefrenchgirl) on Instagram.

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On the Shores of Fortune:

The Failed Conquest of Tampa Bay Written By Derek Herscovici

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olumbus’ discovery of the New World in 1492 was an opportunity for battle-tested soldiers of the Reconquista to gain fame, glory and wealth expanding the Spanish empire.

ONQUERING MODERN-DAY CUBA and Puerto Rico, the Spanish were intrigued by stories of a rich land to the north; little did they know they would encounter a civilization nearly as intractable and violent as their own. The story of the first people of Tampa Bay is eternally intertwined with that of the first European explorers.

Refusing to trade, armed warriors surrounded the Spanish galleys in ocean canoes until they left. It wasn’t until 1521 that de Leon returned, but, fatally shot in the leg with a poisoned arrow, he died in Havana months later.

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Tampa Bay’s indigenous population peaked when the conquistadors first arrived. The age of exploration signaled the natives’ immediate decline.

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Explorer Panfilo de Narvaez was notorious for his leadership through violence.

native Tainos – Juan Ponce de Leon, who was among the most respected explorers of the New World.

In 1513, de Leon sailed with three ships north from Hispaniola up Florida’s east coast, landing briefly to claim the new territory La Florida for the Spanish crown. Then sailing south, the crew rounded the Florida Keys and made landfall in present-day Charlotte Harbor, where their first encounter with Calusa natives did not go well.

ANFILO DE NARVAEZ, A SOLDIER who rose through the ranks on a tide of violent conquest, heard talk in the years following de Leon’s death that there was an open claim to La Florida. Assembling an army 600 strong, Narvaez retraced de Leon’s route in 1528, losing two ships to a hurricane before even making landfall, per 1904’s “A History of Florida.”

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They landed near temple mounds at present-day Jungle Prada de Narvaez Park in St. Petersburg.

Narvaez declared the territory for Spain, made himself governor and gave the Tocobaga two choices: swear allegiance to Spain and convert to Catholicism, or death.

Narvaez sailed to the Little Manatee River and encountered the Uzita, a fierce tribe who collected scraps of gold from shipwrecks washed

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Word spread of de Leon’s “great harbor” that the Calusa called “Tanpa,” believed to mean “sticks of fire” in reference to the area’s abundant lightning strikes. Confusing Tampa Bay with Charlotte Harbor, later conquistadors would mistakenly attribute the name to their landing sites inside the Bay resulting in the city’s eventual name – Tampa.

From roughly 900 to 1700 A.D. the Manasota civilization expanded and diversified around the Bay area, decentralizing to separate chiefdoms based around a large earthen mound used for ceremonial purposes in the heart of the village, with significant territorial claims between them.

Estimates from The Florida Anthropologist place at least 15 distinct, smaller “temple mounds” around Tampa Bay that marked the presence of tribes. Among the most influential at the beginning of European exploration was the Tocobaga tribe, which most likely inhabited the current city of Safety Harbor. Also identified were the Mocoso, who lived near the Alafia River; the Pohoy of northern Hillsborough Bay, near modern Tampa; and the Uzita, who occupied the southwestern shores near the Little Manatee River. Collectively, these became known as the Safety Harbor Culture.

PRINCESS ULELE The legend is immortalized outside Tampa’s Ulele restaurant

STICKS OF FIRE Outside the former Tampa Bay Hotel on the University of Tampa’s campus, this statue is named for the English translation of the city’s original name, Tanpa, a reference to the area’s frequent lightning

ashore. When his demands for treasure went unheeded, Narvaez ordered his men to torture the natives, feeding some to the army’s dogs and cutting off the nose of Chief Hirrigua.

behind several scouts who captured natives as guides. The scouts united de Soto with castaway Juan Ortiz, by now covered with indigenous tattoos and fluent in several local languages.

Brought in as a translator and guide, Ortiz told de Soto there was no gold in the land, but de Soto still led an expedition north along the east coast of Tampa Bay into Zephyrhills.

The crew continued north until, nearly wiped out, Narvaez ordered the construction of rafts to escape to the gulf. A storm absorbed the explorers as they neared the coast, pulling Narvaez out to sea, never to be seen again.

EANWHILE, A SCOUT SHIP returned to the landing site after Narvaez left. Unable to find Narvaez’s crew, the new explorers returned months later with reinforcements near the Uzita village ravaged by Narvaez. According to legend, the vengeful Chief Hirrigua used the men for target practice. The last alive, a young sailor named Juan Ortiz, was ordered to be roasted on an open fire.

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At the last moment, Ortiz was pitied by Hirrigua’s daughter, Ulele, who begged her father for mercy. Ortiz was spared and enslaved, but Hirrigua’s rage could not be placated.

Fearing for Ortiz, it is believed Ulele arranged for him to escape to the protection of her betrothed, the Chief Mocoso, near the Alafia River. The plan worked – Ortiz was saved – but, enraged, Hirrigua forbid Ulele from marrying Mocoso.

Ortiz would spend twelve years living with the Mocoso, learning their language and territory as well as any native.

E SOTO WAS CONSUMED WITH regaining his riches in Florida and enslaved, mutilated or executed anyone who stood in his way. In addition to the inhospitable landscape, the Spanish were under constant attack by natives; some who acted as guides would lead them directly into ambushes. Others, like the Apalachee, burned their village and crops before the explorers arrived. De Soto clung to survival as far west as Arkansas, his resources and men heavily depleted. He died on the shores of the Mississippi River in 1542, just as Juan Ortiz had a few months prior.

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This bust on the Tampa Riverwalk imagines what Tampa Bay’s earliest inhabitants looked like.

Ortiz lived with the natives until the arrival of Hernando de Soto. De Soto’s exploits over Incan Peru made him fabulously wealthy before he was 35. A disciplined commander and violent toward natives, de Soto was admitted to the Order of Santiago by King Charles, earning the right to conquer Florida.

The de Soto flotilla arrived in southeastern Tampa Bay in 1539 with an estimated nine ships, 620 men and 220 horses, funded entirely by de Soto’s own fortune.

De Soto made landfall at present-day Piney Point, near Terra Ceia in Manatee County,

Though Tampa Bay wouldn’t see further exploration until the Civil War era, the Spanish explorers had permanent effects on the entire indigenous population. Chiefdoms not erased by disease and persecution became openly hostile towards those who aided the intruders.

Through truce and conquest, those that did not homogenize and band together slipped into the forests, never to be seen again.

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LEADING PEOPLE As the cranes slowly begin rising, it cannot be denied: Tampa is growing, and we are looking to our leaders now more than ever for guidance and vision. This year, we sat down with 10 of Tampa’s leaders from nearly every industry, all of whom will play a distinct and crucial role in the city’s growth, to get their perspective on the innovations to come and to learn a thing or two about giving back.

Read on to be motivated and inspired.

WRITTEN BY McKENNA KELLEY | PHOTOS BY GABRIEL BURGOS

THE LEADERS Dr. Judy Genshaft Sul Hemani Judy Lisi Dr. Alan List Norma Gene Lykes Carol Morsani Frank Morsani Luciano Prida Kevin Ricci

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Education’s Champion

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EVERY GREAT CITY HAS A GREAT PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AT ITS CENTER, AND WE’RE THRILLED TO BE THAT UNIVERSITY FOR THE TAMPA BAY REGION.” – Dr. Judy Genshaft

Dr. Judy Genshaft | President, University of South Florida System

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F IT SEEMS LIKE YOU’RE HEARING THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA IS CONSTANTLY hitting new milestones and accomplishing bigger and better things, you’re right – and you have President Judy Genshaft to thank.

During Dr. Genshaft’s 17-year tenure, the longest of any USF system president, the university has been named one of the fastest growing research universities in the nation, has ranked among the top 25 American universities for turning research into new technologies and has reached emerging preeminent status in the Florida university system, among many other accomplishments.

“I’m very passionate about seeing USF achieve unprecedented levels of success,” Dr. Genshaft says. “My goal, through focused strategic planning, is to position USF to reach even greater heights in all aspects of the university.”

Dr. Genshaft began her career in mental health and social work, where she conducted research on intellectually gifted students, before transitioning to higher education. Applying

that research, she encourages out-of-the-box thinking from USF’s students and faculty to propel the university forward on the national and global levels.

“One advantage to being a relatively young university system is we’re very open to new approaches that shape best practices and new ideas that allow us to further establish our identity,” Dr. Genshaft explains.

One way students are exposed to new ideas is through study abroad experiences. To make a potentially overwhelming expense more feasible, Dr. Genshaft and her husband donated $1 million in 2011 to begin a scholarship to help USF students take their education overseas. She says the importance of giving back was instilled in her as a child and was reinforced by another one of Tampa’s leaders.

“Frank Morsani, a great friend of USF, has shared his personal philosophy – first you learn, next you earn and then you return,” Dr. Genshaft says. “I really believe that captures an important approach to our lives.”

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Twelve Number of (all positive!) adjectives our Leading People used to describe Jeff Vinik

Sul Hemani Vice President & Senior Branch Sales Leader, BankUnited

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ike most Tampa transplants, Sul Hemani was first lured to the area by the weather.

“My parents moved to Florida [from our hometown of Chicago], and one year on December 22, I came to visit them for the holidays,” Hemani says. “My brother came to pick me up from the airport, and his windows were rolled down, his sunroof was open, and he was wearing shorts and a T-shirt. I just looked at him and said, ‘You better have an extra room because I’m moving.’”

Now in charge of BankUnited’s branding and business development for the Tampa Bay region, Hemani started out in electrical engineering. A self-described people person, he quickly learned that he wanted more interaction with others than engineering provides. After bouncing around a few other fields, Hemani returned to school and entered the banking industry.

“I just love it,” he says. “You meet different people every day, and every day is different. It

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drives me that I get to work with people who are so different but come together to make a successful business.”

Hemani says being a good leader ultimately requires open mindedness and a willingness to give for the sake of giving – something he models through his own actions. He has become deeply entrenched in a wide variety of local non-profits, serving on the boards of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Centre for Women, the Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office (DACCO) and the USF College of Nursing Advisory Board, among involvement with other organizations. Hemani says he likes to give time to groups he feels he can truly be an asset to.

“Over this years I’ve been blessed, so I think this is my time to give back to the community,” he explains. “God’s been really gracious to me, so I think it’s time that I return the favor.”

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iscussing the qualities that make a great leader, Judy Lisi mentions the importance of having a clear vision – one that makes sense and gets people excited.

She speaks from experience, as her vision for the Straz Center for the Performing Arts has turned it into Tampa Bay’s cultural mecca. Since joining the Straz in 1992, Lisi has overseen the creation of the Patel Conservatory, which provides instruction in dance, theater and music to young people, and an expansion of the center’s outreach in arts education.

“Whether you’re young or old, arts education helps you to become a citizen of the world, not just of one small place,” she says.

“The arts transcend everything that we do.”

Lisi’s leadership of the Straz stems, in part, from her own experience as an artist. She trained in musical theatre and opera and moved to directing when she had children.

“I think it’s great to have the lens of an artist,” she says. “I think that [being a performer] really helped me understand what artists need and what some of their anxieties are.”

To help alleviate some of those anxieties, Lisi puts an emphasis on supporting emerging artists. Some turn out to be Pulitzer Prize winners – like “Hamilton” scribe Lin-Manuel Miranda, who taught master classes at the conservatory while the touring production of his first musical, “In the Heights,” was playing at the Straz.

Moving forward, the Straz has unveiled plans for renovations, which include an expansion down to the Riverwalk and an event center, that will likely happen as the rest of downtown undergoes its own renovations. Lisi says becoming an anchor of Downtown Tampa was always part of the Straz’s long-term plans.

“My husband and I both committed to Tampa because if you want to build a community, it doesn’t happen overnight,” she says. “Now to see everything coming to fruition, it just didn’t happen over a few years.

When you see it actually happening, you say, ‘Wow, we actually made a difference.’”

Judy Lisi | CEO & President, Straz Center for the Performing Arts

The Good Doctor Dr. Alan List | CEO & President, Moffitt Cancer Center

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S THE WORDS “TAMPA” AND “INNOVATION” BECOME increasingly intertwined, look for Dr. Alan List and the team at Moffitt Cancer Center to be leading the charge toward the future of healthcare.

Besides serving as Moffitt’s president and chief executive, Dr. List is also an actively publishing researcher with a focus on bone marrow diseases. He says he sees a clear connection between his two roles.

“As a researcher, you’re always a student, which is what I love,” Dr. List says. “As CEO, I approach it the same way. It’s becoming a student of how to engage your workforce and how to lead them best.”

Recently Dr. List has helped encourage Moffitt team members to stay on the cutting edge of immunotherapy, which he calls one of the most exciting areas of cancer research in the last five years. In immunotherapy, the body’s own immune cells, called T-cells, are removed and genetically engineered to recognize and target cancer cells. The modified T-cells are then

reinserted into the body, where they fight the tumor and grow new T-cells. Current trials of this therapy are underway to treat patients who have not responded to any other treatment.

“It’s incredibly effective,” List says. “The overall response rate in these people is around 65 percent to 70 percent, and complete response is in the range of 40 to 50 percent.”

To accommodate the pace and scope of researchers’ discoveries, Moffitt will soon embark on a 10-year growth plan to add more labs, faculty offices and hospital beds, among other additions. Dr. List hopes the city’s overall growth attracts more companies, like Bristol Myers-Squibb and Johnson & Johnson, that can take advantage of Moffitt’s innovations.

“Particularly because of M2Gen [Moffitt’s health informatics startup] and all their success and growth in cellular informatics for cancer, as well as immunotherapy, I think we have an opportunity to really help to grow that biotech cluster for Tampa Bay,” Dr. List says.

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A HEALTHY COMMUNITY “One thing I love about Tampa Bay is that it’s the friendliest place I’ve ever lived, and it’s the most inviting community.

Everybody wants to get you involved.”

– Dr. Alan List

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I’M VERY PROUD OF THE CLINIC – THE USF MORSANI CENTER FOR ADVANCED HEALTHCARE. SO MANY PEOPLE COME UP TO US ALL THE TIME AND TELL US HOW WONDERFUL THAT IS, HOW MUCH THEY ENJOY GOING OUT THERE AND HOW THEY FEEL GOOD ABOUT THE DOCTORS OUT THERE.” – Carol Morsani

Carol & Frank Morsani | Director & Trustee, Frank and Carol Morsani Foundation

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s one half of Tampa’s most philanthropic couple, Frank Morsani often gives speeches about business and giving back. He has become known for telling listeners to live life in thirds – first you learn, then you earn, then you return.

“I would like to tell you that’s an original thought, but it’s not,” Morsani says with a chuckle.

“I wasn’t going to tell,” his wife, Carol, adds with a laugh.

The Morsanis have expanded that philosophy to include giving time, talent and resources as additional life stages, all three of which they have done in spades in their nearly 50 years in Tampa. After accumulating about 30 car dealerships nationwide through Frank’s business, Automotive Investments, the couple decided it was time to start giving back.

“We’ve always felt, and it’s kind of a cliché to a degree, that we should leave this world a little bit better place than we found it,” Frank Morsani says. “We felt that this community needed a push years ago, and so we decided, well, we have some financial resources. We will endeavor to make that change.”

of course today USF probably receives only 22 or 23 percent of its funding from the state. As we saw that and got exposed to it, we became more affiliated.”

Beyond USF, the Morsanis have donated to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, the Tampa Museum of Art, the University of Tampa and Moffitt Cancer Center, among other beneficiaries. Carol Morsani also helped found the USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy organization, which mentors young women and helps bring community attention to the university.

Out of all the gifts they’ve given, the couple says there is one that stands out.

“I’m very proud of the clinic – the USF Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare,” Carol Morsani says. “So many people come up to us all the time and tell us how wonderful that is, how much they enjoy going out there and how they feel good about the doctors out there.”

“We’re very proud of that and [pleased] that the community is using it,” her husband adds.

“All of what we’ve done has started out with something [small], and then they see you’re interested and they draw you into these other projects,” Carol Morsani adds.

The Morsanis’ biggest push in the community has come in the form of a series of donations to the University of South Florida totaling over $40 million, including a $20 million gift to USF’s College of Medicine, which now bears their name. Carol Morsani says their friend, then-USF Provost Carl Riggs, encouraged them to get involved with USF.

The couple also anticipates the community benefiting from the Morsani College of Medicine’s move to Downtown Tampa.

“It’s going to give the community an international presence that we maybe haven’t had before,” Frank Morsani says.

Even counting their immense work in the Tampa Bay community, the couple agrees on their greatest accomplishments – their children and their relationship.

“I always thought, ‘Well, it’s a public institution. The state is paying for it, and they don’t need your resources’ – that was a day of enlightenment,” Frank Morsani recalls, laughing. “[Riggs] informed us how it was working, and

“We’ve been tolerant of each other and supportive of each other [for] 66 years,” Frank Morsani says. “I think we would say that’s our greatest achievement.”

“I wonder — how did we do that?” his wife asks as they chuckle together.

BENEFICIARIES OF THE MORSANIS’ KINDNESS INCLUDE:

Downtown Frank Morsani Football Practice Complex

Morsani Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory

Carol and Frank Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare

Morsani Patient and Family Center

Carol Morsani Hall (Straz Center theatre) Frank and Carol Morsani Hall (University of Tampa residence hall) Frank and Carol Morsani Lobby (Tampa Museum of Art)

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

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Park Ranger

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HE MAY CARRY ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS last names in Tampa, but Norma Gene Lykes prefers to stay out of the spotlight – which would explain how she has protected, rebuilt and revitalized some of Tampa’s most wellknown parks with close to no recognition.

“It’s not about getting our name out,” Lykes says. “The very first thing my grandmother taught me that I’ve taught my children and grandchildren is, ‘To whom much is given, much is expected.’

It gives me joy to be able to contribute to everybody else.”

Through the F.E. Lykes Foundation, whose mission is to enhance Tampa’s public spaces, Lykes has quietly supported the renovation of Kate Jackson Park in South Tampa – including the construction of its signature fountain and stone lions – Bern’s Park in SoHo and Giddens Park in Seminole Heights. She also funded the popular interactive fountains at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, which she calls her favorite project.

“I think public spaces reflect the way a city feels about itself and how it regards itself,” Lykes says, “starting with giving children the opportunity to play, to get out of the house and away from screens.”

Thanks to their shared interest in accessible public spaces, Lykes has found a kindred spirit in investor Jeff Vinik.

“I think he’s a saint,” Lykes says with a laugh. “Starting in about the ‘70s, Tampa turned its back on the water and buildings were built too close to the water, without enough regard for the people who live here.

Jeff Vinik comes along, and he’s doing exactly what this city needs.”

Not everyone can provide the city the kind of financial backing someone like Vinik has, but Lykes says every bit of support helps.

“We are all equal,” she says. “If somebody can give $25 toward a park, to me that is just as important as what I can give to a park because that’s their buy-in just as I have given mine.”

Norma Gene Lykes | President, F.E. Lykes Foundation

Three number of Leading People who mentioned

ANOTHER LEADING PERSON in their interview

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members of

Innovation Place, formerly the Tampa Innovation Alliance, a cluster of businesses in North Tampa focused on growing the region’s economy

Luciano Prida Jr. | President, Prida Guida & Company, P.A.

Number Cruncher

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age of Margaret Goodson, a daily volunteer at the Straz Center (AND JUDY LISI’S PICK FOR THE TAMPANIAN SHE ADMIRES MOST)

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N REALITY, LOU PRIDA JR. APPLIED TO TWO UNIVERSITIES. Had you asked University of Florida alumnus Lou Prida Sr., however, his son was only ever going to one.

“My Georgetown acceptance didn’t come until later in May, so my dad said, ‘nah, you’re going to Florida,’” Prida says with a chuckle.

Following in the footsteps of his father, a prominent Tampa accountant and the founder of what is now Prida Guida & Company, P.A., Prida earned his degree in accounting from the University of Florida and began working his way up at Prida Guida.

“I’m very fortunate that my dad had a lot of respect, so some of that was extended to me,” he says. “I also had the good fortune of having a couple of gentlemen in my dad’s generation recognize that I had some abilities, and [they] mentored me.”

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Prida is now returning the favor by imparting the firm’s client-first philosophy on his younger staff members.

“I try to tell them that we’re not in the accounting business, we’re in the care business,” he says. “It’s not about the money. It’s about what’s in the best interest of your client.”

Outside the office, Prida serves on the boards of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and the Tampa Sports Authority. His work as the treasurer of the Gold Shield Foundation, which funds college educations for the spouses and children of fallen first responders, hits particularly close to home.

“My dad was an orphan by the time he was 8 years old,” Prida says. “He had the opportunity to go to college because of the G.I. Bill. Supporting spouses and children getting their college educations, there are very positive outcomes from that. I think that is extremely redeeming.”

Well-Bread

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HE CHALLENGE OF APPEALING TO THE TASTES OF INCREASINGLY BUSY, plugged-in consumers has stymied many of the country’s most popular restaurant brands, but Kevin Ricci and the Covelli Family Limited Partnership have helped Panera Bread solve the puzzle.

Ricci operates the partnership – which is part of his family’s Covelli Enterprises, one of the top 10 restaurant franchisees in the country – in and around the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas, where he oversees 77 of Covelli’s 300 Panera Bread locations. The fast-casual brand has seen steadily rising profits over the last several years, and Ricci says they are keeping up with customers by introducing features like online ordering and delivery as well as a 100 percent clean menu.

“These enhancements have allowed customers to customize food to meet their taste and dietary needs while enjoying overall faster service and shorter wait times,” Ricci says.

This result caught the attention of Jeff Gigante and his Ciccio Restaurant Group, which is now partnering with Ricci to expand CRG’s Fresh Kitchen brand across Florida.

“We are able to pair their passion for food and innovation with our expertise in operations and real estate development to create a great team,” Ricci says.

Ricci has also helped ensure Tampa Bay Panera Breads stay true to the company’s mission to give back to the community. Customers can donate to local charities right at the register, and bakery-cafes donate unsold bread and baked goods to local food pantries each day.

He says he is most proud of the Panera Bread Knead for Knowledge Scholarship Program, which, through a partnership with the Children’s Cancer Center, has awarded over $326,000 in scholarships to 105 students who have battled cancer or a chronic blood disorder.

“Despite the challenges the students have overcome, many have chosen their particular career paths with the end-goal of giving back,” Ricci explains. “It is this type of pay-it-forward thinking that makes campaigns like this a priceless investment in the future of our youth and the Tampa Bay community.”

Kevin Ricci | Operating Partner, Covelli Family Limited Partnership

News Breaker

Deiah Riley | Morning Anchor, WFTS-TV ABC Action News

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IKE MOST PEOPLE, DEIAH RILEY FREQUENTLY liked to ask “why?” as a young child.

Unlike most people, she turned that question into a career. “I wasn’t satisfied until I got what I thought was the real answer,” Riley says.

Riley worked at news stations around the country following her graduation from Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach before moving to Tampa with her husband in 2003. Being a Florida native, Riley had an idea of the “only in Florida” stories she’d be covering. She says it’s hard to choose just one as her favorite from her 14 years at WFTS. “I can remember giggling on air while talking about a man in court in Miami-Dade County ‘twerking’ in front of the judge,” she says.

“The ‘are you serious’ look the judge gave him was priceless.”

Riley is an active supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and has also been a part of the station’s Taking Action Against Domestic Violence campaign, which raises awareness of domestic violence hotlines and shelters, for the past eight years.

“Because of the embarrassment and shame associated with domestic violence, so many people suffer in silence,” she says. “You never know when someone you love might need the [domestic violence shelters’] assistance.”

While she enjoys helping viewers start the day in a positive way, Riley says her greatest accomplishment is her daughters, Riley and Ryan.

“I see God’s love for me every time I look at them,” she says. “When they yell, ‘Mommy!’

I’m blessed to be able to respond.”

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GOOD NEWS “WFTS-TV and our viewers have been so good to me.

There’s great comfort and confidence in feeling appreciated and wanted. I feel that every day, and I don’t take it for granted.”

– Deiah Riley

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incinnati, Ohio native Todd Marks may not be originally from the Tampa area, but his heart and soul are now planted here. In 2006, Marks formed Westchase Law and Westchase Title and is now active in the Tampa business and political community, serving as a board member of the Westchase Charitable Foundation, served on the Board of Church at the Bay, and most recently on the Land Use Appeals Board.

SPOTLIGHT ON LAW

C. Todd Marks, Attorney Family Law & Divorce Estate Planning & Probate Business Formation & Contracts Litigation & Employment Law

After moving to Florida, the decision to open his own law firm and title company became a no-brainer. Since then, Marks has been validated as he recently opened a Downtown Tampa office and will soon expand to other locations to make it easier for the firm’s clients across the Bay area.

“Having worked at the larger law firms, I understand what it takes to provide quality representation in a diverse number of practice areas without overwhelming my clients financially by employing a law and economics approach to legal matters,” says Marks.

In true Marks style, he leaves you with this: “Life is a journey… and sometimes you need an attorney.”

Westchase Law Downtown Tampa Office 1219 N. Franklin St. Westchase Office 12029 Whitmarsh Lane (813) 490-5211 WestchaseLaw.com

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Tom Karpowich, Founder Microsoft Dynamics 365 Consultancy

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or help improving workflow, properly designing systems and integrating software, some of the country’s biggest companies are turning to Tom Karpowich and his team at Andosi, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 consultancy.

Dynamics 365 is a set of intelligent customer relationship management (CRM) applications that work together to help a business run more smoothly.

Across the country, Andosi’s founder and CEO, Tom Karpowich, has become the go-to guy for implementing Dynamics 365. Karpowich has already helped more than 3,000 users get up and running on Dynamics 365 since it launched in late 2016.

Although Tom has worked with major companies like Breitling, IronMan, Gibson Musical Instruments and Ingram Micro, businesses of any size can benefit from CRM. To learn more about Microsoft Dynamics 365, contact Tom Karpowich and Andosi.

Andosi 10125 Parley Drive Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 792-1939 Andosi.com

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r. William P. Mack is one of Tampa Bay’s leading oculoplastic and facial cosmetic surgeons. He has practiced in the Tampa area for more than 20 years and has dedicated his practice to helping patients achieve a natural and refreshed appearance through various cosmetic procedures and surgeries.

SPOTLIGHT ON COSMETIC SURGERY

William P. Mack, M.D. Facial & Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Mack has been featured on ABC News and FOX News and has received numerous awards including the Top Doctors Award, Patients’ Choice Award and Most Compassionate Doctor Award. He is a leader in his specialty and regularly speaks at national meetings.

At the state-of-the-art Mack Center, Dr. Mack offers surgical procedures such as facelifts, upper and lower eyelid surgery and brow lift surgery; all with an emphasis on safety, treatment outcomes and, most importantly, making a positive difference in the lives of his valued patients.

The Mack Center for Cosmetic Surgery 3109 W. Azeele St. Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 875-LIDS (5437) MackMD.com

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Berry Necessities Something about biting into fresh, juicy berries just goes hand-in-hand with summertime.

Make the steamy season more berry-ble with these dishes and drinks from three Tampa restaurants, or try your hand at whipping them up in your own home.

Written By McKenna Kelley | Photography By Gabriel Burgos

Blueberry Shortcake In the grand tradition of the American South, chef-owner Greg Baker and the culinary team at Fodder & Shine make each of this open-faced dessert’s four components — a buttermilk biscuit (made from a top-secret recipe), blueberry compote, lemon shortbread crumble and buttermilk ice cream — from scratch. Recognizing this would be an overwhelming process for the average home cook, sous chef Ben Baylies advises using premade, “pop-in-the-oven” biscuits and store-bought buttermilk ice cream or following the recipes of your choice. Baylies also suggests taking the time to make the crumbled lemon shortbread rather than purchasing it — find his shortbread recipe online at thetampamagazine.com/blueberryshortcake.

BLUEBERRY COMPOTE 1 pint fresh blueberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water Mix all ingredients in small pot. Cook compote on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until compote is cooked down to a thin jam consistency.

BLUEBERRY COMPOTE WITH BUTTERMILK ICE CREAM, LEMON SHORTBREAD AND BUTTERMILK BISCUITS Heat half of buttermilk biscuit in 350-degree oven for 5 minutes, til hot.

Top with a giant scoop of your favorite buttermilk ice cream. Spoon 1/4 cup of blueberry compote over ice cream, and top with crumbled lemon shortbread.

Serves 8 to 10. Recipe by Ben Baylies, sous chef at Fodder & Shine.

Where to find it: Fodder & Shine, 5910 N. Florida Ave. (813) 234-3710 | fodderandshine.com TAMPA MAGAZINE 55

Light, Light Wake Up Call In a classic case of deceptive appearances, this colorful cocktail is indeed berry-based, rather than citrus-based. The hue of muddled strawberries combine with lemon juice and St. Germain elderflower liqueur to create a summer cocktail perfect for brunch, as South Tampa’s O Cocina serves it, or as an afternoon refresher.

2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. St. Germain liqueur 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 2-3 medium fresh strawberries 2-3 fresh basil leaves New Zealand sauvignon blanc Muddle strawberries and basil. Mix in gin, St. Germain, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake. Double strain into glass of choice. Float with sauvignon blanc. Garnish with fresh mint or fresh basil leaf.

Where to find it: O Cocina, 4110 Henderson Blvd.

(813) 289-0649 | ococina.com 56 AUG SEPT 2017

Fresh Berry & Toasted Almond Salad This simple salad makes an easy, healthy dish to bring to a picnic at Curtis Hixon Park or for a boating day out on the bay. Stick with Portillo’s toppings or switch it up to include whatever fresh berries you have on hand.

Combine Tuscan spring mix and chopped romaine lettuce in equal proportions. Season and prepare chicken breast to taste. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle over spring and lettuce mix. Top with toasted almonds, raspberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries to your liking. Serve with raspberry vinaigrette.

Where to find it: Portillo’s 2102 E. Fowler Ave. (813) 540-9001 1748 W. Brandon Blvd.

(813) 210-8190 portillos.com

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BELANOVA SALON 9660 W. Linebaugh Ave. (813) 926-0003 belanovasalon.net 

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SALONS Tampa’s Best

FROM HAIRCUTS AND COLOR to blowouts and eyelash extensions, Tampa has a huge variety of salons to cater to every beauty need. Still, some salons stand a head above the rest thanks to their talented teams and amazing artistry. Here is what makes 18 of Tampa’s top salons sparkle.

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Voted “Tampa’s Best Salon” 3 Years Running

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COLORING & HAIR EXTENSIONS

MONACO SALON

143 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 870-1709 monacosalon.com Top row left to right: Billy Reyes, Shena-Sharise Richardson, Danielle Miller, Bridget Babin, Marissa Gauvin, Laura Foulkes, Nita Bowman, Damaris Vasquez, Alex Vega, Maggie Roberts, Jessicka Vega, Trevor Rosine. Bottom Left to right: Dillon K., Krista Abad and Jesus Abad.

Krista Abad Master Artist + Hair Extension Expert

THERE’S ENERGY INSIDE MONACO SALON. You feel it the moment you enter the double glass doors. Music pulses as a friendly face greets you with a glass of wine or cold beverage. On the floor, artists reimagine and redefine bold looks. Custom dyes are hand-mixed in the color bar. In a private room, ladies add length and volume to their hair with extensions. This is where signature looks are born.

First opened in 2010, Monaco Salon is a chic and modern South Beach-inspired Paul Mitchell salon, home to some of the hair industry’s top artists. At Monaco Salon, style and customer service are key. Artists take time to consult with and educate their guests, ensuring a perfect cut every time.

Call Monaco Salon at (813) 870-1709 today to schedule your reservation.

As the co-owner and founder of Monaco Salon, Master Artist Krista Abad has spent more than 14 years specializing in the latest trends in hair extensions. Krista meets with guests privately to determine the best way to meet their aesthetics goals. She then works meticulously to create longer, thicker and fuller hair that looks – and feels – natural.

“I have a deep passion for hair,” Krista says. “I love making women look beautiful and feel more confident about their look.”

Krista is trained and certified to apply a variety of extensions, and she also specializes in custom wigs and women recovering from cancer.

Call Monaco Salon today to schedule your complimentary consultation with Krista.

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TRIBECA SALONS’ ColorConstructtrained staff uses COLOR.ME by Kevin Murphy, a naturally sourced, ammonia- and PPDfree color line that provides multi-tonal 100 percent gray coverage, damagefree blonding and brilliant reds.

Creative director Brandon Wagner works internationally and brings back education on the latest styles and colors. If you’re looking for a fresh, modern look from an award-winning team, Tribeca’s experts in color and extensions are your new choice for haircare.

TRIBECA SALONS

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SERVICES

Spotlight on Artistic Color: MIKEL’S PAUL MITCHELL EXPERIENCE 4110 Henderson Blvd. A (813) 286-7100 mikel.us Spotlight on Blonde: U.B.U. COLOR SALON 2511 W. Swann Ave., 101 (813) 801-9700 ubucolorsalon.com Spotlight on Brows: FLIRT WAX BAR 4004 S. MacDill Ave., 2 (813) 835-4929 waxtampa.com

Spotlight on Hair Cuts: SALON HALO 11608 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 968-4202 salon-halo.com

Spotlight on Highlights: HELLO BEAUTIFUL 3801 S. Manhattan Ave. (813) 837-8200 hellobeautifulsalon.com

Spotlight on Spray Tans: YOU GLOW 2607 W. Azeele St. (813) 876-4569 youglowspraytan.com

Spotlight on Hair Restoration: HAIR SOLUTIONS OF TAMPA 2024 W. Cleveland St. (813) 251-4745 hairsolutionsoftampa.com

Spotlight on Men: CIGAR CITY BARBERSHOP 1704 1/2 E. 7th Ave. (813) 952-8586 barbershoptampafl.com

Spotlight on Wellness: CRAVE SPA 708 S. Howard Ave. (813) 252-6567 cravespa.com

Spotlight on Hair Treatments: AVEDA SALON NORRELL 13149 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 265-2000 tampaaveda.com

Spotlight on Nails: VENUS NAILS & DAY SPA 1558 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 873-8379

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ETHICAL BEAUTY

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YOU TAKE THE TIME to learn about the ingredients you put in your body, and the same should be done for those you put on your body. The talented team of organic colorists at Midori Organic Salon & Spa takes the guesswork out of sustainable beauty by using only natural, parabenfree and non-toxic hair products, dyes, nail lacquers and more. Guests who have sensitive skin or allergies, are pregnant, or have been treated for cancer can rest easy, as Midori’s color lines meet the 360BIOCERT Organic standard – meaning at least 95 percent of the ingredients are organic and all are beneficial to the hair, skin or scalp. Gluten-free and vegan products are also available. The internationally recognized artists at Midori Salon will take the time and care to help make you a more organic, beautiful you.

MIDORI ORGANIC SALON & SPA

1033 W. Bay Dr. | Largo | (727) 581-8791 | midorimassage.com TAMPA MAGAZINE 61

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SALON JACK 3215 S. MacDill Ave. (813) 831-8955 salonjack.com

THE STYLISTS AT SALON JACK believe in a humble approach to business. The client-first team shows gratitude toward their guests by delivering red-carpet worthy service at a fraction of the cost. Stylists at this Paul Mitchell salon receive extensive training before stepping foot on the floor and stay up on all the latest trends, including balayage hair coloring and eyelash extensions, to ensure you’ll always emerge looking your best.

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LASHES

Kalesia Allen Stylist

Enhance the natural beauty of your eyes and make every wink count with lashes from Amazing Lash Studio Carrollwood.

Your stylist will develop a lash look customized just for you with the color, length and thickness you desire. 

AMAZING LASH STUDIO

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BLOW OUTS

BLOWBAR® Express Styling Salon isn’t your average hair salon.

They specialize in all aspects of styling hair. Blow off your same old style and let Blowbar®’s talented staff of hairstyling experts create a gorgeous, starworthy blowout and the look you’ve always craved. Visit their website to learn more about other professional services offered to complete your look at Tampa’s premier styling salon, Blowbar® Express Styling Salon.

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Visit Our Website for the Full Menu: TheCryBabyCafe.com 710 Harbour Post Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 Open Daily 7am-3pm For daily specials, catering orders or to place an order for pick up please call (813) 443-4956

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Visit Our Website for the Full Menu:

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707 Harbour Post Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 275-9701 11:30am-10pm (Mon-Sat)

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Restaurants, Bars and Things to Do

See more recommendations on our website: TheTampaMagazine.com/TampaConfidential

Off the beaten path with Rod Martinez Author of Middle-Grade and Young Adult Mystery Novels Tampa resident for 54 years

Favorite place for a power lunch: Brocato’s. The devil crab there is famous, but I dare you to eat a whole Cuban sandwich in one sitting!

Favorite waterfront restaurant: Rusty Bellies in Tarpon Springs. My wife surprised me by taking me there on our anniversary. It’s on the water with a great view for a writer.

Favorite place for authentic cuisine: Arco Iris for Cuban and Spanish food.

It’s one of my wife’s favorite places, and she got me hooked.

Favorite weekend brunch spot: The Egg and I in Riverview. I went there for the grand opening, and they’re the bomb diggity. They serve eggs-alent food (get it?).

Favorite Asian food: Wat Temple in Palm River-Clair Mel. It’s become an icon in the Bay area. If you haven’t been, bring an appetite.

Favorite place to catch live music: Ricks on the River, right on the river just past downtown. Take the water taxi, and enjoy good music and great food.

Favorite Bay-area beach: Treasure Island. Pop took us there as kids, and I brought my family there. I’m sure I’ll take my grandkids there one day.

Favorite restaurant across the bay: Sloppy Joe’s at the Bilmar in Treasure Island. You have to eat there at least once. That’s Tampa Bay right there.

Off the beaten path with Lindsey Finer Founder, Living Finer Real Estate Tampa native

Favorite place for a girl’s night out: Bartaco. They make the best spicy margarita that pairs perfectly with the banter of my girlfriends and I. Tequila done right!

Favorite local boutique: Haden Reid – my favorite place to jazz up my bohemian island gypsy closet! The selection of different styles and price points is fantastic and is rounded out perfectly by the owner Rachael’s superior level of customer service and expertise.

Favorite local store: Albisia Jewelry. Albisia Ipek, the owner, is a true artist who has created her own niche of pieces that are unique yet timeless. It has been so fun not only to wear her pieces but to also see the growth she and her husband have worked so hard for.

Favorite place for a craft cocktail and cocktail of choice: Anise Global Gastrobar.

The El Diablo is the perfect marriage of tequila and ginger with a kick of heat from their Thai chili simple syrup.

Favorite place for a healthy meal: Village Health Market. I always strive to eat clean, and thanks to their wide assortment of prepared foods, I am able to consistently eat healthy without spending too much time in the kitchen.

Favorite place to take my pet: The Tampa Riverwalk. My dog, Osky, and I spend many evenings walking along the Riverwalk taking in the beauty of Downtown Tampa and all of the hard work of Mayor Buckhorn and former Mayor Iorio.

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Derrick Brooks joins with jewelry lovers to support Tampa Bay’s youth Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks hosted a special Father’s Day shopping event at the David Yurman boutique at International Plaza on June 15, with 10 percent of the proceeds from the event going directly to Derrick Brooks Charities. The foundation works to provide local youth with educational opportunities to help them develop a cultural and social vision.

Brooks’ charity also inspires youth through their charter school, Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School and youth programs such as Under the Lights flag football, which is aimed at increasing youth activity, and the Young Ladies Rites of Passage program, which helps females in grades 3-12 receive mentorship in aspects such as character building and leadership.

Since Derrick Brooks Charities began with the Brooks Bunch program in 1997, the foundation has supported over 3,000 young people and helped more than 65 students graduate from college.

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Summer Nights at Busch Gardens

Tampa natives who have enjoyed going to Busch Gardens all year long have the chance to enjoy the park during its later hours.

Experience all of your favorite thrill rides, including Sheikra and the park’s newest roller coaster, Cobra’s Curse. Live music, unique foods and stunning fireworks top the night off. Tickets start at $79-$99. Open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

10165 N. McKinley Drive. (813) 884-4386 // seaworldparks.com/buschgardens

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AUGUST 29

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran’s pop singles “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill” have received worldwide attention, and now you can hear them live.

The two-time Grammy Award-winner comes to Amalie Arena this September following the release of his latest studio album, “Divide.”

Singer-songwriter James Blunt opens. Tickets

Simmer and Sift

Experience incredible food and drinks in a demonstration curated by St. Petersburg chefs. This program includes a signature cocktail, a discussion with a local historian about Florida’s culinary history and a demonstration and tasting by a Florida chef.

The summer series wraps up with James Beard semi-finalist Norman Van Aken, who is hailed for introducing the concept of “fusion” to everyday cooking. Tickets are $40 for members and $50 for the general public. 6 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg.

(727) 896-2667 // mfastpete.org SEPT 19-24

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SEPT 27

This rock musical made its debut in 1996, changing the way people think of American theater. Now this award-winning show comes back to the stage for its 20th anniversary tour.

Its inspiring themes of love and hope will remind longtime fans of the musical’s power and will captivate those who experience it for the first time. Tickets start at $39-$52. Check website for performance dates and times.

Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place.

(813) 229-7827 // strazcenter.org

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SEPT 29-30

The Florida Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Celebrate the magic of the Harry Potter film series that continues to bring excitement to fans all around the world. For a limited time, experience the first installment of the series in concert. Audiences will enjoy the film on the big screen as the Florida Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score.

Tickets start at $45-$95. Check website for performance dates and times. Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place.

(813) 229-7827 // strazcenter.org

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Tailgate Taste Fest

If you enjoy watching football and indulging in food, Tampa’s Tailgate Taste Fest is the place for you. College football games play on jumbo screens throughout the park while some of Tampa Bay’s best restaurants serve up delicious tailgate foods. Free.

Food sample wristbands start at $15.

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