Tampa Bay Times _ Bay Magazine - December 2019

A MAGAZINE OF THE TAMPA BAY TIMES

DECEMBER 2019

REFRESH

MOVING TAMPA BAY FORWARD

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DAVIS ISLANDS 581 Marmora Avenue 4 Bed | 4/1 Bath | 3,913 SF | $1,390,350 The Wood Team 813.957.3941

SUNSET PARK NEW CONSTRUCTION WATERFRONT 5120 W San Jose Street 5 Bed | 5/2 Bath | 6,068 SF | $3,990,000 Mary Pond & Ed Gunning 813.690.7902

SNELL ISLE NEW CONSTRUCTION 962 Snell Isle Boulevard 5 Bed | 5/1 Bath | 4,232 SF | $1,795,000 B-G Holmberg 813.220.0643

DAVIS ISLANDS NEW CONSTRUCTION 100 Adriatic Avenue 5 Bed | 5/2 Bath | 5,024 SF | $2,099,000 B-G Holmberg 813.220.0643

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FASHION Wrap yourself in style and comfort with clothing that will take you to a tranquil place.

28 EXERCISE

YOUR OPTIONS Membership to one of Tampa Bay's hotel clubs has its privileges.

36 MOVED BY

52 FACES Dr. Jennifer Arnold always has a special place in her heart for St. Petersburg.

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HER WORK

Art consultant Katherine Gibson rearranges clients' art and furniture beautifully.

FOUND IT Pour the Champagne and raise a glass to beautiful vessels that will sparkle at your New Year's Eve soiree.

84 CALENDAR 86 BEFORE WE GO

62 A NEW YOU A nutritionist and three chefs have the skinny on better health in 2020.

We catch up with Katie Couric, who was in town to receive a journalism award from the Poynter Institute.

66 SOCIAL

St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary: 67th Annual Bingo & Fall Fashion Showcase Tampa Bay History Center: On the Waterfront Gala Red Cross Angels Tampa Bay Chapter: Silver Coffee Chihuly Collection: Curb Gear Fashion Week Tampa Museum of Art : Pavilion XXXIV David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts: Broadway Ball The Poynter Institute: Bowtie Ball, A Celebration of Journalism The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society: Smartly Dressed Fashion Show bay / 9

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A WELCOME RESPITE

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Clearwater Beach amid the serene background of the Opal Sands Resort. Our stylist, Sandra Davila, found fabrics flashy enough for dinner dates and casual enough to lounge by the shore with a good book. We can’t wait to wrap ourselves in some of these exquisite and easyto-wear outfits.

hether you are holiday shopping, cooking or party planning, you’re likely in the midst of seasonal celebrating. That’s why we decided this month’s Bay should be about resting, regrouping, replenishing and reinvesting in ourselves. The overall theme is “Refresh,” and the message is wellness. Putting myself before those I love has always been a challenge in my own life. In the upcoming new year, I am trying in little ways to treat myself a little gentler and make small changes that can make a big difference over time. At Bay, we are doing the same. We are looking ahead at ways to put a new spin on everything from family dinners to wardrobes and even the walls of our homes. In the pages to follow, you will see some gorgeous fashions that flowed with the breezes along

Bay editor Kathy Saunders with her dog Blue.

The always collected Maggie Duffy followed a designer through the home of a St. Petersburg art lover, helping to rearrange a few pieces and give her rooms an update. A few small changes can freshen any room. Growing up, my family moved a lot with my father’s Air Force career.

We often couldn’t bring our own furniture and had to use government-issued home goods.

Even so, my mother would make the best of it, adding her own touches to the living areas

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and making sure she turned all of our military quarters into homes. If pillows, throws and pictures weren’t enough, she would rearrange the furniture often to give the spaces a different look. Sometimes that’s all it takes.

As always this time of year, the social scene is in high gear. We have enjoyed attending parties on both sides of the bay in support of some incredible charities benefiting the arts, the Red Cross, local hospitals and even journalism. I was honored to attend the Bowtie Ball, which applauded two journalism icons: Norman Pearlstine, executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, and Karie Couric, former Today show co-host and the first woman to solo anchor the nightly news on CBS Evening News. They received the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award

and the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism, respectively. Both shared their experiences as journalists during on-stage interviews at a gala in the Palm Court Ballroom of the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club. Couric also talked about some of her trailblazing journalistic feats, including televising her own colonoscopy on Today after her first husband, Jay Monahan, died of colon cancer. She has raised millions of dollars for cancer research and said the nation saw a significant increase in the number of colonoscopies since her procedure was aired in 1998. Admittedly, I was a little starstruck getting to chat with Couric and ask a few questions. I remember the buzz around town when she took an ethics course at the Poynter Institute in 1988. She was clearly grateful for the honor at the Bowtie Ball and made a sizable

donation of her own to support Poynter’s ongoing work sustaining female leaders in the media.

Speaking of star-struck, our Faces profile this month is with Dr. Jennifer Arnold, a neonatologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg and a reality TV personality on TLC’s The Little Couple. She manages the demanding career of being medical director for the hospital’s Center for Medical Simulation and Innovative Education, as well as being a wife, mother to two children who also have skeletal dysplasia and filming the television series. I left her office wanting to be her friend.

Our theme for February, of course, is “Love.” And that’s what we wish for all of our readers during this holiday season.

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Champagne can be sipped from any number of vessels, from goblets to saucers and stemware to tumblers. We prefer a classic Champagne flute with room for the fragrance and bubbles to be seen and celebrated. We picked a few options we’ll have ready this New Year’s Eve when we start popping the corks on our bottles of bubbly.

In keeping with the tropical theme of our home state, we gave these flutes a test drive over sand and water.

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Aqua Victoria Stemware, $51.80 for four, Z Gallerie, Tampa. zgallerie.com.

Etched Flute, $19, Nordstrom, Tampa. nordstrom.com. Faberge Crystal Gatchina Palace Patterned Fluted Champagne Glass Goblet, $199, China Finders, St. Petersburg. chinafinders.com.

Vietri Cortessa Red Champagne Flute, $24, Neiman Marcus, Tampa. neimanmarcus.com.

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Gold Deco Christa Stemware, $17.92 for four, Z Gallerie, Tampa. zgallerie.com.

Lenox Holiday Cobalt Blue Flute, $29, China Finders, St. Petersburg. chinafinders.com.

Salud Toasting Flutes, $39.95, Z Gallerie, Tampa. zgallerie.com.

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Versace Rosenthal Medusa Flute, $149, China Finders, St. Petersburg. chinafinders.com.

Verve Champagne Glasses, $20.72 for two, Crate and Barrel, Tampa. crateandbarrel.com.

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ampa Bay boasts many beautiful hotels that welcome guests from around the world who arrive ready to relax and soak up the sun, then sadly check out wondering when they will return. One of the perks of being a permanent resident is that the resort lifestyle never has to come to an end. Several of the area’s top hotels have private clubs offering full-time access to amenities such as spas, fitness programs and amazing views. A hotel is a place where strangers routinely come and go, maybe chatting at the bar or smiling in the elevator. Members of a hotel club, however, see each other on a regular basis at exercise classes, on the tennis courts or at social gatherings. “Our members are a pretty tight-knit community,” said Lisa Margarone, spokeswoman for the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. “Some really are here every single day.”

To enhance those friendships formed in Zumba class or by the pool, hotel clubs also host social events such as monthly buffets, wine tastings, trivia nights and holiday parties. Sometimes members receive discounts on dining, shopping and spa treatments as well as guest rooms for friends and family. Here’s a look at the offerings at some of Tampa Bay’s hotel clubs.

The Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach Along with unlimited access to the fitness center, beach and pool, members at the historic Pink Palace receive perks such as personal training sessions, beach loungers, a complimentary 30-minute spa service each month and discounted day passes for guests. The club charges an initiation fee of $5,000. Single membership dues are $250 a month, while couples pay $416 a month. The fee for ages 4 to 18 is $25 a month. For more information, call toll-free 1-844-338-1501 or visit doncesar.com.

Photos courtesy of the Don CeSar

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Safety Harbor Resort and Spa Membership includes full access to the resort and spa, lap and indoor pools, strength and conditioning room, cardio studio and tennis courts. Initiation fees for individuals range from $109 to $250 with monthly dues between $139 and $209. Family initiation fees range from $149 to $400 with monthly dues between $199 and $279. For more information, call toll-free 1-888-237-8772 or visit safetyharborspa.com. Photo courtesy of Safety Harbor Resort and Spa

Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach Sandpearl Resort came on the scene at Clearwater Beach in 2007 as the first new resort in 25 years. It is the epitome of luxury. Beach club members have access to the zero-entry lagoon-style pool, fitness center and private clubroom. For a family, which includes a spouse, a significant other and any children living in the household under age 23, the initiation fee is $15,000. Annual dues are $2,400. For more information, call (727) 441-2425 or visit sandpearl.com. Photo courtesy of Sandpearl Resort

Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club The Vinoy Club in downtown St. Petersburg and on Snell Isle offers various memberships, including fitness, tennis and golf. There is currently a waiting list, and rates are subject to change. For more information, call (727) 894-1000.

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A FRESH PERSPECTIVE GETTING BORED WITH YOUR HOME DECOR? LET ART CONSULTANT KATHERINE GIBSON USE HER KEEN EYE AND RENEW YOUR ARRANGEMENT.

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Katherine Gibson

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ndependent curator and art consultant Katherine Gibson knows how to work a room. And she offers her expertise to people looking for a refresh in their homes by moving around their own art and furniture. Gibson has a ton of experience doing this. She got her start in the early 2000s hosting in-house exhibits featuring local artists. She estimates she has hung hundreds of shows, leading her to create Arthouse3 LLC, through which she curates exhibits and special projects.

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So when Margaret Murray finally couldn’t stand seeing the pile of artwork propped up against her dining room wall, Gibson came to the rescue.

Murray is the associate curator of public programs at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. She’s also an avid collector of local artists’ work, and knows Gibson from the art world. Gibson had been to her home before, so she was familiar with the space.

The first thing Gibson asked Murray is what she wanted to accomplish.

Murray has art hung in every room of her house, but she had some new

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Placement is the hardest part of it.

pieces that she really wanted to place and was stuck not knowing where they should go. “When you walk through the front door, is there a room that makes you feel glad to be home?” Gibson asked. For Murray, that room, a cozy sitting area with mid-century modern furniture, large-scale art on the walls and lush potted plants, was already arranged to her liking.

“But I’m open to all your suggestions,” she said. They moved from room to room, looking at pieces, placing some in front of different walls. They discussed space, continuity in colors, arrangements and materials. Gibson asked thoughtful questions, like which were favorite pieces and if there were rooms where she didn’t want things placed. Murray recently refurbished her kitchen floor and had some food-related artwork that she wanted to hang.

She pulled out a colorful piece by Daniel Mrgan, of a woman with a coffee cup.

Gibson suggested that it replace a graphic piece on a small wall space near the range top. She worried the piece could be damaged from grease splatter, but Murray planned to coat it with a protective sealant. Gibson hung the piece, and it immediately brightened the room. “It looks like she’s saying, ‘Whatcha fixin’?’” she said of the artwork. Murray loved the placement; she’d had the painting for three years and never hung it up.

Next was finding a home for a bright red folk art sculpture of Jesus on the cross. Gibson suggested that its shape might work perfectly on a narrow slab of wall that interrupts a row of windows in the kitchen. Murray always wanted to place something near the windows, but the thin wall above them stretched far too long. The sculpture fit, becoming a focal point and an ironic counterpart to a piece hanging on the other wall that reads, “evil chickens make deviled eggs.” They returned to the dining room, which Murray had described as claustrophobic and a space she didn’t like. A grouping of pieces hung salon style on one wall, which Gibson complimented and didn’t want to change, an important aspect of the process. But the other wall, the one where the work was piled up, had a few small pieces hanging. After trying out some of the unhung contenders, Gibson went in another direction, bringing a larger abstract piece that was hanging in the living room. It became a presence on the wall, its blue hues complementing the dining chairs. They tried out another piece with those same tones on a companion wall. They clicked, and the room suddenly took a peaceful turn. “I never thought of hanging these in here,” Murray said. “This looks amazing!” Gibson also made a few other impactful tweaks around the house, sometimes by simply lowering the heights of pieces. She said working with Murray was a joy because she was a fellow collector. The experiences are different at each job. Some clients need her help editing items or mixing in kids’ art. Sometimes, she acts as mediator to couples who can’t agree on the look of a room. She finds it curious when people don’t have their favorite pieces hung but understands that rearranging can be overwhelming. “Placement is the hardest part of it,” she said. “It’s the thoughtful part.”

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eonatologist and reality TV personality Dr. Jennifer Arnold says St. Petersburg is her happy place. She was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital on March 12, 1974, and now works at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, where she

serves as medical director for the Center for Medical Simulation and Innovative Education. Arnold, who has a rare genetic skeletal disorder, stands 3 feet 2. She underwent two weeks of testing at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and was ultimately diagnosed by Dr. Victor McKusick, a pioneer in the field of medical genetics. Her first surgery and all of her operations until she was a teenager were performed by Dr. Steven Kopits, an expert on dwarfism. To date, Arnold has had 35 surgeries, including her most recent hip replacement in 2018. She also is a cancer survivor. “I’m in full remission and it’s been five years this year,” she said. Her husband, Bill Klein, and their children, Will and Zoey, also have skeletal dysplasia. But their lives, chronicled on the TLC show The Little Couple, are extra large. And wherever life takes them, all roads seem to lead home to St. Petersburg. We recently spoke with Arnold.

When you were born, did your parents know right away about your skeletal issues?

My parents were really young, 20 and 21. I came out in a lot of respiratory distress and was transferred pretty immediately to the (Neonatal Intensive Care) unit at All Children’s. But until we moved to Orlando when I was about 2, they really weren’t sure what my diagnosis was. Before (Kopits), there really wasn’t anyone looking into how to correct the deformities that kids had with skeletal dysplasia. My first surgery was a cervical spine fusion because if I fell I could have been paralyzed from the neck down. That surgery was done by Dr. Kopits and, interestingly enough, Dr. Ben Carson.

Did you always want to be a doctor?

I love medicine and I love science, but I almost became a marine biologist. I went to the University of Miami and then I encountered something called physical chemistry and I thought, what am I thinking? I never even entered the class but I just heard horrible things about it. I also realized I’m not much of a lab person, I’m more

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of a people person. So, I applied to med school. I applied to over 30 schools and only got interviews to two — and one of them was because I knew the president of the University of Miami. I also got an interview at Johns Hopkins. In my personal statement I said that I was a little person and that I had benefited from great health care and I wanted to give back to kids. I never know to this day if that’s why I didn’t get any other interviews but I feel like it probably had something to do with it. At Johns Hopkins, I met with a pediatrician one-on-one and it was like my stature was no big deal. He never asked me about it to where I started to worry the other way — like he was afraid to ask me and thinking I’ve got to tell him that I think I can do this. I started to tell him that I use a step stool and I use a scooter to get around campus. I talked about how I bungee cord my step stool to my scooter so that I always have it.

Growing up, did you maintain ties to St. Petersburg?

In Orlando, my mom worked at Disney for 30 years so I was a Disney brat. I got to go to Disney whenever I wanted. But my aunt

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and uncle lived in St. Pete Beach and I came to St. Pete every chance I could get. They still have that house. I really grew up there and on the beach. Every vacation and summer I was sent here.

How did you meet your husband?

Officially, online on a dating site for little people. But there’s a whole other story. We actually met as children. As a little person you go though all these reconstructive surgeries. You’d end up in a leg cast or a body cast for eight to 10 weeks, then you would come back to get your cast off and physical therapy for anywhere from two weeks to two months. I was never there much longer than two weeks. Bill had been a patient of Dr. Kopits as well. We overlapped at one of our stays at about the age of 10. I was there for surgery and he was there for physical therapy. I was very, very sick. It was the time I lost a lot of blood and was getting a blood transfusion. He remembers coming into my room and thinking that I was really cute and apparently I shooed him out of the room and my mom shooed him out of the room because I was, like, vomiting. But he was cruising the hall for chicks literally in his wheelchair and he remembers meeting me. Then, when we were in college, fast-forward a few years, he shadowed Dr. Kopits the summer after I shadowed him. At the time, he was thinking of going to med school too. When I was there, Dr. Kopits and his nurse practitioner kept telling me, “You know, I want you to meet this Billy Klein. He wants to go into medicine like you, he’s super smart.”

I remember saying, “Yes, that sounds right up my alley, smart, geeky, a little person like me.”

Tell us about your wedding.

Well, I’m a Florida girl and I really wanted a beach wedding, even though we lived in New York. Luckily I had my family here in Florida to help make the plans. We ended up getting married April 12, 2008, at St. Mary’s downtown and had the reception at the Don CeSar. This is the place I love so it made the most sense.

How did you end up on a reality TV show?

After a year in Long Island I saw an advertisement that Texas Children’s Hospital at Baylor College of Medicine was looking for someone to start a new simulation program. It’s kind of a dream job to see a role where you can actually lead a pediatric simulation program. The show started in 2009, about a year after we moved to Houston. A year before, Good Morning America had reached out to me because they wanted to show how you could pursue a career as a short-statured woman. A producer saw the segment and asked if they could film our wedding for a TV special. But we said no. I don’t mind raising awareness but there’s a sensational balance of voyeurism versus awareness. They came back with other ideas but we turned them down again.

Finally they said they wanted to do a series on our daily lives. I think we were both very concerned and hesitant. I had a lot to lose if it was really bad. But, at the time that we were talking about this whole series option I was shopping in Bed Bath & Beyond and a little girl who was probably about 7 or 8 came up to me and said, “Oh you’re a little person like Little People, Big World.” At that time you never heard the term little person from someone who didn’t have a little person in their family. You heard midget. So she had learned that term from that show, which had started airing a couple years earlier. So, I thought, “Okay, maybe we should consider this, maybe we could do some good, too.” We shot a pilot and TLC picked it up and it aired right when Bill was recovering from his first hip replacement. It premiered the night he got home from the hospital.

We didn’t embarrass ourselves too badly and it got picked up for 14 episodes.

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Dr. Jennifer Arnold is pictured with her husband, Bill Klein, and their children, Will and Zoey, in a scene from TLC’s The Little Couple. Photo courtesy of TLC Now we are on Season 10 and we’ve really negotiated a quite amazing contract now even more so now because we have kids.

How do you balance being a doctor, a wife, a mother and a TV personality?

Because we have full-time jobs we film basically one day a week on the weekends. Then one evening a week after work we go to a production house and we film the interviews. We know how many weeks it takes per episode to film and it’s probably about eight to nine months a year. Bill and I do share things pretty darn well. We set limits and I also divide and conquer really well with my husband. My husband is an awesome partner. We have our division of labor at the house. He takes care of all things finance because he’s a business guy. He takes care of the contracts dealing with the production company. We have a great nanny. I am all medical so when it comes to the kids I take care of everything related to medical needs because they are little people and they have medical needs, not as complicated as Bill and I when we were kids because of their type of skeletal dysplasia, but they do have issues.

And he takes care of all things school related. When I first brought home the kids I thought, “I’m going to be that mom that does it all.” I was so excited. But I learned that’s impossible. There are a lot of things I don’t worry about, and I outsource a lot of things to my nanny and I don’t stress. I try to make the time that we do have together really important, special and connected. I also live by my calendars. I love the iPhone because I can put all my calendars on one and I have literally seven calendars that I use on a regular basis.

How did you end up back in St. Petersburg?

It was a conversation for quite a while. When they started talking about how they were going to start the simulation project, I was approached by a couple of people and I said I’d be happy to explore it. I came and interviewed and I was really impressed with the vision and mission for academics. I love to try new things. I love clinical care but I also love improving patient quality. It was really sort of a match made in heaven. I still have family here and my husband has family on the east coast of Florida as well.

What do you do to relax?

I go to the beach. It’s my favorite thing to do. I take a day sometimes and go visit my aunt and sit on the beach and read. I also love spa days. I would love to have one every six months and maybe go away for a spa visit once a year.

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rejecting old food habits and reinventing your diet are on your list of New Year’s resolutions, we have some tips. We interviewed nutritionist Nan Jensen about what to eat and asked some local chefs for restaurant-worthy recipes with a healthy twist. Jensen has spent the last 30 years teaching adults and families how to make healthy food choices. During that time, she has seen way too many well-intended resolutions fall by the wayside. Not surprisingly, many of those unrealized goals involve weight loss. We asked Jensen for advice on how to start the year with some fresh food formulas for improving overall nutrition and energy levels. If we happen to lose a few pounds, too, we won’t complain. “I encourage people to focus on what habits they can change and choices they can make to promote overall health,” Jensen said. “Weight is just one small piece of the wellness puzzle. All of us have a stable, natural set-point weight that is partially determined by genetics, environmental factors and habits. Not everyone is meant to be skinny. We should cultivate healthy habits that go beyond the scale,” Jensen said. “This approach is better for mental health, body image and overall well-being.” Jensen, who received nutrition degrees from East Carolina University and Florida State University’s graduate program, is a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist.

Here are tips for anyone trying to improve their health profile in 2020: Eat a variety of whole foods from different food groups.

“The quality of the food you eat can contribute a huge amount to how successful your efforts will be,” Jensen said. “Real foods like vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamins and minerals but overall lower in calories will provide your body with the nutrients it needs to feel more satisfied. It is the quality of the calories that has the most impact on health, not just the quantity. Make sure to include colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains instead of processed, refined ones, a variety of proteins like seafood, lean meats, poultry and eggs, as well as plant-based proteins like beans and peas, nuts and seeds.

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Set realistic and sustainable goals for weight loss and good health. “Failure is often caused by people jumping in too hard and fast when creating New Year’s resolutions. This all-or-nothing attitude tends to result in giant goals that can be hard to manage and, consequently, people lose momentum,” Jensen said. She suggests following the SMART approach, making sure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused and Time-bound. “To lose weight, you need to create a caloric deficit — meaning you need to eat fewer calories than you burn in a day to progress towards weight loss,” she added.

Practice mindful eating habits and exercise. “Mindful eating is paying more attention to how you eat, being more present to make better food choices,” Jensen said. “Most Americans don’t get enough physical activity. Daily exercise is important to overall health. Finding what works for you is more likely to keep up your exercise routine over the long term. Aim for 150 minutes throughout the week.”

Lemon Yogurt Cake NATALIA LIMA Curious Cat Bakery The founder of the vegan bakery loves this Lemon Yogurt Cake. “It’s vegan and it’s a great, sweet bite without being overly indulgent. It’s perfect to have in the middle of the afternoon when those sugar cravings kick in,” said Lima, whose treats are sold in locations in St. Petersburg and Palm Harbor.

“The almond milk yogurt keeps the cake moist so you don’t have to use too much oil, and the poppy seeds, full of nutrients like calcium, iron and zinc, give the cake a slightly nutty flavor. To keep the cake extra healthy, just skip the glaze. It tastes just as good without it.”

CAKE 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup sugar Zest of 2 lemons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup canola oil 2 cups unflavored almond milk yogurt 3 tablespoons poppy seeds GLAZE 1 cup powdered sugar ½ tablespoon limoncello (optional) 1 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cake: In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients minus the sugar. In another bowl, whisk all other ingredients until combined. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in thirds, stirring until combined after every addition. Grease a 9-inch Bundt pan and pour the batter in.

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Wait for the cake to cool before turning it onto a plate.

Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and limoncello, if using, and add the lemon juice one tablespoon at a time. Pour the glaze over the cake and decorate it with edible flowers.

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2 duck breasts, trimmed with the skin on Kosher salt Gordon, executive chef of the St. Petersburg Pepper eatery, recently won the title of Top Local Chef 2 sprigs of rosemary from community group Local Shops 1 with 8 cloves garlic, minced, divided this duck recipe. Duck is considered a 4 tablespoons unsalted butter healthy meat for its protein and 1 leek essential fatty acids.

3 tablespoons high-quality olive oil 1 quart chicken stock 4 cups butternut squash, seeded and peeled, cut into 2-inch cubes 5 sprigs of thyme 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon Tart dried cherries Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

The duck: Score the skin of your duck breasts by gliding a sharp knife over the skin in a grid pattern. Be sure not to cut all the way through the skin. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and coarse black pepper. Place duck breasts skin side down in a cold cast iron or nonstick saute pan and place on the stove on high. The goal is to slowly heat the pan with the duck in it so the fat renders. You will not need to add any extra oil. Once the duck begins to sear, reduce the heat slightly until skin is golden brown. Turn the duck skin side up. Add both sprigs of rosemary, 4 cloves of garlic and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the pan. Place in oven until internal temperature reads 125 degrees. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

The leek: Remove the top and bottom inch of leek and discard. Slice leek lengthwise to reveal the layers and chop into 1-inch pieces. In the same pan in which you cooked the duck, add 3 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat. Next, add the remaining 4 cloves of garlic and season with salt and pepper.

Add remaining butter and reduce heat to low. The leeks should be swimming in a garlic and duck fatinfused butter until translucent. Set aside and leave at room temperature.

The puree: In a saucepan, heat chicken stock until simmering. Add butternut squash and simmer until the cubes are tender enough to pierce with a fork. Drain all but ¼ cup of the chicken stock from the saucepan. Transfer remaining chicken stock and butternut squash into the blender. On low, blend the squash, fresh thyme, white pepper and cinnamon until smooth.

Plating: Take a big spoon and smear a large dollop of puree across the plate. Add the melted leeks on top of the puree in a pile. Place your sliced duck breast on top. Spoon the remaining rendered duck fat over the sliced duck to keep moist. Garnish with tart dried cherries.

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The Vinoy’s specialty chef starts every day with a healthy breakfast.

“Whenever I do that, the rest of my day tends to follow suit,” he said.

“A few months ago I started making these mini crustless quiches in muffin pans on my days off. Each morning I wake up and pop one of them in the microwave for 30 seconds, allowing me to have a hot, protein-packed breakfast that I can eat on the drive to work. This is a simple recipe that is easily changeable to adapt to anyone, including vegetarians and meat lovers. It is also great with leftovers. I used roasted butternut squash with my last batch and crumbled goat cheese, which paired amazing with my pumpkin coffee.”

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Spinach, Tomato and Feta Crustless Quiches 1 bag of baby spinach (about 10 ounces) 1 Roma tomato, diced Feta cheese (about 1 cup) Approximately 1/3 cup of eggs or egg whites per muffin Salt Pepper Parsley, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray for desired number of muffins.

Layer ingredients in muffin pan. If using fresh spinach, put it at the bottom so it doesn’t burn. Whisk eggs or egg whites in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pour over ingredients to the top of the pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on muffin size. These can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for 30 seconds.

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Paul Tash, Kelly McBride, Norman Pearlstine and Neil Brown.

The Poynter Institute Bowtie Ball, A Celebration of Journalism Supporting journalism and honoring the vision and legacy of the late, bow tie-wearing Nelson Poynter were the themes of the night at the annual Bowtie Ball. The late Poynter, former owner of Times Publishing Co., founded what is now the nonprofit Poynter Institute, the leading ethics and training center for journalists and global media organizations. The ball, held at the Palm Court Ballroom at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, focused on the future challenges of the industry and the contributions of two trailblazing journalists. Norman Pearlstine, executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, received the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award for his work as an editor and reporter in the United States, Asia and Europe over the past five decades. The award is “bestowed upon an individual who has championed the goals and craft of journalism through meritorious service.” Katie Couric, the first woman to solo anchor the nightly news, was awarded the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in recognition of her outstanding career as a journalist “whose work has made a lasting impact serving citizens in our democracy.” Couric, who was co-anchor on Today on NBC for 15 years before anchoring CBS Evening News, is an award-winning journalist, producer, author, podcast host and documentary filmmaker. An alumna of the Poynter Institute’s ethics training program, Couric helped found Stand Up to Cancer, which so far has raised more than $600 million for cancer research. During the event, Couric donated $25,000 to help fund the institute’s Leadership Academy for Women in Media. The Poynter Institute owns the Tampa Bay Times, which publishes Bay. Photos by Chris Zuppa and Kathy Saunders

Anne McMullen, Angelina Jimenez and Paula Beersdorf.

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Denise White and Katie Couric.

Susie Spatafora, Dr. Stuart Lipman and Rebecca Davis.

Drs. Jane and David Nunnelly and Dr. Jeffrey and Susan Neustadt.

Lawrence Hamilton, Lisa Banks, Dee McCarty and Dr. Bill McCarty and Drs. Nathalia and Kenyon Jeffrey-Fort.

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Boas, boots and fringe were stars on the runway during the Stuart Society’s annual fashion show. Supporters of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg shopped and savored some of the newest fashions from Dillard’s at the runway show and luncheon.

Guests filled the Palm Court Ballroom at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club and the lobby, where Dillard’s brought a Pop Up Boutique with fashions from the event and purses from the store. Guests also were treated to makeup demonstrations by Chanel. Runway models paraded in fashions from some of Dillard’s new lines, including Escada Sport, MaxMara Weekend, Elie Tahari, Trina Turk, Ted Baker, Natori, Fuzzi, Joie and more. Guests were also invited to Dillard’s at International Plaza and Bay Street the next day to Shop the Runway, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Museum of Fine Arts. Photos by Chris Urso

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12.26 GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER: Moscow Ballet’s performance features award-winning principal dancers. $34.50 and up. 7 p.m.

Dec. 26, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 27.

Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 300-2000.

12.30 OUTBACK BOWL GRIDIRON GALA: An invitation-only party with food stations, a dessert room and a cigar bar. Tampa Marriott Waterside, 700 S Florida Ave. (813) 221-4900. outbackbowl.com.

12.31 HOGMANAY: The Scottish American Society welcomes the new year with music by Seven Nations, a buffet dinner, three drink tickets, Champagne and a sandwich at midnight. Benefits the Scottish American Society and Dunedin Cares. $85. 8 p.m. Scottish American Society Hall, 917 Louden Ave., Dunedin. (727) 734-0757.

1.10 GASPARILLA BASH: The annual event features dancing to music by Bus Stop and the Black Honkeys, drinks and food. Benefits Boys and Girls Clubs and other charities. $65.

7 p.m. Rialto Theater, 1617 N Franklin St., Tampa. (813) 221-8808.

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St. Petersburg luncheon benefit celebrates the contributions of five leaders from area business and philanthropic communities. $150.

11:30 am. TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. (727) 322-0800.

Royal Gardner and the Officious Intermeddlers battle it out to see who is the best band in the house.

Benefits Gulfcoast Legal Services. $25-$30, $15 students. 6 p.m.

3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 495-6002.

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LOW COUNTRY BOIL: The annual seafood boil includes live music, karaoke, door prizes and raffles.

Benefits George Harris Youth Shelter. $20. 6 p.m. Mulligan’s Sports Bar and Grill, 190 Idlewood Ave., Bartow. (863) 595-0220.

BOLLYWOOD FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA: The king and queen of Indian style celebrate the glamor of Bollywood with music, a fashion show, food, dance and a best dressed contest. Indian attire required. Benefits the Hindu Temple, Shree Raam Mandir. $92.72. 5 p.m. Fort Harrison Hotel, 210 S Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. (727) 467-6860.

1.25 ST. PETE STEAMFEST: Stir up your child’s creative, imaginative and inventive side through hands-on, experiential learning. Bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the St. Petersburg Free Clinic Food Bank. Free. 10 a.m. Shorecrest Preparatory School, 5101 First St. NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 522-2111.

CELEBRATE EDUCATION: The event, focused on services to help children succeed, includes slides, a bounce house, a petting zoo and information on education options.

Benefits One Community Now, Pasco County Safety Town and Trinity Security Allies. Free. 10 a.m.

Safety Town, 15325 Alric Pottberg Road, Shady Hills. (813) 929-1203.

1.30 JUSTICE, SOUL AND ROCK AND ROLL: The Simian Theory, the Party Sharks, Max Gain and

COME AS THOU ART: Dress with artsy accessories and reveal your inner artist at Stageworks Gala 13, a party with a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner, entertainment and dancing. $250. 6:30 p.m. Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave., Tampa. (813) 374-2416.

FLORIDA ORCHESTRA GALA: The orchestra performs with Bernadette Peters. $75-$200.

7 p.m. Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 8923337.

2.7 WINEFEST 2020: As part of this year’s Cabbyshack-themed wine pairing fundraiser for Tampa Theatre, chef Marty Blitz of Mise en Place creates a multicourse, small plate meal paired with top-

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shelf wines. $275, $500 for two.

7 p.m. Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St. (813) 274-8286.

2.8 TO LIFE 20/20: The theme of the Florida Holocaust Museum’s annual benefit is “A Vision for Our Future.” $250. 6 p.m. Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. NE. (727) 820-0100. flholocaustmuseum.org WINEFEST 2020: As part of this year’s Cabbyshack-themed wine pairing fundraiser for Tampa Theatre, taste dozens of boutique wines and sample food from top area restaurants. Upgrade to premium for early entry. $65, $55 members; $100, $90 members (premium). 7 p.m. Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St. (813) 274-8286.

2.15 A KIDS PLACE: The Fostering Hope Black Tie Gala includes a catered dinner with auctions and dancing to music by the Shawn Brown Band.

Benefits children in foster care.

6 p.m. Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa. (813) 381-3839.

2.20 WINE AND FOOD GALA: Grab your feathers and fedoras for the annual Roaring ’20s gala with food from area restaurants, auctions, jazz music and more. Benefits Oldsmar Cares. $75. 6 p.m. Nielsen Media Research, 501 Brooker Creek Blvd., Oldsmar. (813) 415-7373.

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Q& A

before we go KATIE COURIC AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST Katie Couric, the first woman to solo anchor the nightly news, a producer, author, podcast host, documentary filmmaker and one of the founders of Stand Up to Cancer, was in St. Petersburg recently to accept the Poynter Institute’s Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism.

Who was your favorite interview?

I don’t really have one, but Hugh Jackman. (She interviewed him after he was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2008.)

If you could have any other career, what would it be?

A Broadway star.

What item do you absolutely have to have when you travel?

My moisturizer.

What is your New Year’s resolution?

To stop biting my nails and write more thank-you notes.

But that’s been my resolution for the last 10 years, so ...

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