At the Gulf Shore Magazine - Spring 2023

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Fine Wine In Florida

Kayaking Anclote River

FISHING for Snook

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Catching Snook and Redfish

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Contents AROUND TOWN

SPOTLIGHT

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Designer: Rodolfo Lugo, One of a Kind Jewelry

Anclote River is one of the perfect spots to kayak here at the gulf shore

TPA Growth Provides Opportunity Tampa International Airport provides more places to travel with ease

Rodolfo Lugo Jewels

Seeing the Real Gulf Shore

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Downtown Sarasota and charming St. Armands Circle

Sweet and right here in the Orange state

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Kayaking is one of those activities that is physically great for you without even knowing it. This watersport is for people of all ages. It’s great for fishing, touring, and getting a physical workout. Great for upper body strength, core strength, and cardiovascular health, kayaking benefits mood and focus. Not only that, you can bet that you will have a good night’s sleep after kayaking all day. In this issue, we decided to put our focus on Anclote Key, and the Anclote River.

Anclote Key is just three miles off the coast of Tarpon Springs. It is an island lover’s paradise at Anclote Key State Park. The park is only accessible by ferry or private boat. With all the wildlife here you can see many birds like eagles and ospreys searching the water for fish. Kayaking around these islands is popular to see an abundance of other types of birds and fish. Sheepshead, redfish, and seatrout can often be found in the seagrass beds just offshore of the islands.

You also can camp on Anclote Key but remember to bring drinking water since there is none available on the island. Picnic tables, grills, and pavilions are available for that summer BBQ when you need to get out of the sun.

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The 11,773-acre park is made up of Anclote Key, North Anclote Bar, South Anclote Bar, and Three Rooker Island. It is home to at least 43 species of birds, including the American Oystercatcher, Bald Eagle and the Piping Plover.

If you would rather not venture out on a ferry, you can kayak at the Anclote River. Here you can explore all the hidden mangrove systems and float through the tranquil waters. Wildlife is abundant here and you just don’t know if you’ll run into a few turtles, manatees or even a gator! Anything is possible in this lush, green pathway filled with birds and fish. What’s also great is you can get a glimpse of the famous Sponge Docks and navigate your way back through the mangrove paths.

Anclote River Park is at 1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691.

It is open 7 days a week.

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Magical Spring Fishing Spring in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area can be a magical time to fish. This is the month that the air temperature can reach the mid-70s to even the low 80s which will start to warm the waters up and kick off some exciting fishing.

The reason this happens is the fish become less lethargic due to the warmer weather and warmer water. Most fish are cold-blooded which means they are only as warm as the water they are in. During the winter they will seek refuge near power plants, rivers, and deeper canals that stay warmer during the harsh cold nights of wintertime. Since fish cannot warm their bodies as we do, they depend on finding warmer water to stay alive through the winter. Snook especially are sensitive to this; if the water temperature drops too fast before they can adjust and find refuge, they can die. Water temperatures dropping below 60 degrees can make them sluggish and then if temperatures fall below 50 degrees, they also can die.

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So, when we first start getting those nice warm sunny days of spring and the water temperatures start to rise, this will Snook

Photo by J Plenio

make the bait start to return to the area and the flats.

When the bait first starts to reappear, it is like kids in the candy store, they just can’t get enough food. Snook and redfish become the stars of the flats with an unmatched aggressiveness.

The water temperatures will usually be in the mid ’60sto low 70s on warmer days, making them very active. The bite can be phenomenal when we have many days of good weather in a row! March has a very wide range of species that are active this month depending on the weather, but my two favorites are the redfish and snook.

This time of year, the water temperature is perfect for the fish to get active, but it is still cool enough that you can stuff your live well full of scaled sardines, threadfins, and or pinfish and they will stay alive all day. Now carrying that much bait it will allow you to live chum frequently which will keep the fish fired up and biting, especially during a moving tide.

Snook captured by Capt. George Hastick

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During this spring season, you can also encounter redfish. If you set out to catch one of these appealing redfish, try looking for areas that combine a couple to a few things that will attract them like a magnet to the area. An example of a natural area like this is a good mangrove tree line point with an oyster bar or a good grass flat with sand holes and an oyster bed in the middle of it.

For the snook, I like a good mangrove shoreline with either a point where the current will wrap around it or one that has cuts that go through it. Areas like this are feeding stations for the snook since the moving current will bring the bait to them and they will not have to work so hard to get a meal.

This article was written by Capt. George Hastick of “Fish Hunter Fishing Charters” in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is the co-host of “Fishing Adventures Florida” which appears on 5 streaming channels and YouTube. He has been fishing the waters of the Tampa Bay area for over 35 years and guiding for over 20 years.

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When you think of vineyards, wine, and wineries, Florida may not be the first state that comes to mind; this is fair, as approximately 85% of all U.S. wine is made in California. In terms of wine production, Florida is not even in the top ten.

Although it may not be one of the top wine-producing states, Florida has been producing wine since the 15th century, when the Spanish colonized parts of the Sunshine State.

Despite Florida’s humid climate and

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infertile soil, muscadine grapes are the key ingredient for producing a sweet, tropical wine that has been enjoyed for centuries.

Now, read about some of Central Florida’s most notable vineyards and wineries. We bet that this is one of those things about this area that you did not know about!

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Aspirations Winery This veteran-owned micro-winery located in Clearwater has been in business since 2010 and makes all of its wine on-site. They were voted Florida’s #1 winery in 2018 by House Beautiful Magazine and again in 2022 by Yelp. Aspirations Winery has also been recognized as one of Clearwater’s top attractions.

This must-visit destination offers 30 handcrafted wines and various local beers, and you can even build a charcuterie board while wine-tasting. Aspirations hosts monthly events, including bingo, trivia nights and live music. The tasting room is open to the public, and tasting tours are available by reservation.

Co-owner Bill Linville wanted to be a professional basketball player or business owner when he grew up, and he achieved one of those goals by taking on ownership of Aspirations. You can call Aspirations at (727) 799-WINE (9463) or make a reservation for a tasting tour via their website: aspirationswinery.godaddysites.com.

Florida Orange Groves, Inc. & Winery This family-owned and operated tropical fruit winery in St. Petersburg began developing wine in 1991 and opened as a winery in 1997. They are known for their tropical fruit wines, made 100 percent from berry, citrus, and tropical fruit juices. All of their wines are gluten-free and they currently make 43 types, including their award-winning Key Lime and Mango Mamma wines.

Florida Orange Groves and Winery is Florida’s original tropical fruit winery and their wine is so good, it’s featured annually at Disney’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Call them at (727) 347-4025 or visit their website, www.floridawine.com, to book a tasting tour.

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Florida Winery Located in Madeira Beach, the Florida Winery is unique because of all it accomplished in tight quarters! The winery does its own fermentation, racking, aging, filtering, and bottling in 900 square feet! With the motto “Acquired taste not required,” they produce 20 varieties of wine, including the 2011 International Florida Wine of the Year, Pirate Mead.

Another fan favorite is their wine freezes, which come in the following flavors: key lime margarita, pina colada, mango, sangria, strawberry, and dreamsicle. The tasting bar at the Florida winery is open daily, where you will also find Florida-made jams, jellies, sauces, seasonings, salad dressings, and hand-rolled cigars. For more information, visit Thefloridawinery.com or call them at (727) 362-0008.

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g Murielle Winery is a family-owned and

operated winery in Clearwater named after owner Michael Biglin’s mother, Mur ielle. This 20-year-old winery has been voted one of Clearwater’s top ten plac es to visit! Owner Michael Biglin adds, “24 years of winemaking, we have to be doing something right!” Murielle Winery is the winery for you if you want to exp erience an authentic winery firsthand.

Everything from distilling to bottling and packaging is done in-house.

Murielle wines are infused using a sec ret recipe that Biglin says “others have tried to duplicate but cannot!” One of thei r most popular wines is also one of their newest: the Dragon Fruit Blush Whi te Shiraz, an infusion of White Shiraz and Dragonfruit. The Peach Apricot Cha rdonnay is also another favorite, which is sweet, with just the right touch of pea ch, pure perfection! Biglin’s exploration

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of wines began with an exploration of

cabernets in Napa Valley. He explored the chardonnays and champagnes. Cur rently, he believes that sauternes are the most unbelievable wines because they “get better and better” and often can last 10 to 15 years.

Murielle Winery is an important part of

the Clearwater business community and you will find their wines locally in man y restaurants and stores.

Murielle Winery is located at 13131 56th Ct. N #305, Clearwater, Florida.

Contact them at (727) 561-0336 or visit their website, www.muriellewinery.com to schedule a visit with them.

Their hours are Tuesday – Saturday from

Biglin encourages you to drop by and

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Owner Michael

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Masaryk Winery Deemed a local gem by customers, Masaryk Winery is a vineyard and winery located in Masaryktown.

They began as a blueberry farm in 1996 and have since expanded into a u-pick farm and a winery.

Visitors can browse the farm and pick blackberries, blueberries, herbs, peaches, strawberries, and seasonal vegetables.

The winery offers over a dozen wines, including Carlos, Strawberry, and Peach on the Beach. The farm and winery are open from FridaySunday, and brunch is also available. Visit their website, www.masarykwines.com/home.html, for operating hours, or call (352) 308-0110 to find out what fruits and vegetables are in season at the farm.

Rosa Fiorelli Winery Located in beautiful Bradenton, Rosa Fiorelli Winery has been in business since 1998 and was featured as one of Florida’s four finest wineries by Travel Channel; and was also mentioned by Trips to Discover as one of the Top Ten Wineries to visit in Florida. With the acreage of a traditional Italian vineyard, Rosa Fiorelli is popular because it also offers American experiences like painting in the barn while sipping one of their exclusive dry, sweet, or fruit wines.

Rosa Fiorelli Winery specializes in wines derived from six types of muscadine grapes: Carlos, Conquistador, FAMU, Noble, Stover and Triumph. They offer private tastings and tours and their size makes them the perfect venue for weddings, birthday parties, and painting classes. Contact them at (941) 322-0976 or www.Fiorelliwinery.com to learn their operating hours or schedule an event or tour and discover why this vineyard and winery was called “a touch of Sicily in.”

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Years of Fine Wine

Various areas of the gulf shore area have a variety of places for the wine

Visit a real winery and speak to the winemaker himself!

All of our wines are

enthusiast to explore. Florida has delicious, truly tempting flavors of wine

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for the palette. Wine is a design of taste. Some of the boutique wineries here offer you an opportunity to learn about wines here too. We are blessed with an abundant variety of local treasures like these where we can sit back, relax and savor the moment.

|Blush Wines| |Dessert Wines| |Sweet Red Wines| |Sweet White Wines| |Traditional Wines| WE SHIP!

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The Empire Winery and Distillery Located in New Port Richey, The Empire Winery and Distillery creates some of the state’s finest, purest wines and spirits.

Firm believers in the beauty of nature, they proudly produce and sell wines and liquors that are free of additives, chemicals, preservatives, and sulfites. Some of their most popular handcrafted wines include the Cabernet, Chardonnay, Floridamingo, Merlot, and Riesling. Their spirits include Lemon Liqueur, Orange Liqueur, and Classic and Luxury Vodka.

Empire Winery is located at SR 52 and Little Rd., New Port Richey, Florida. You can contact them at (727)-819-2821.

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Sarasota

Tarpon Spring

Vibrant, Glowing and Growing

Sarasota is vibrant with its growing attributes for entertainment, the arts and shopping. Last issue we gave you some insight into the history of St. Armands Circle. Although this is a number one choice for most tourists, another spot to visit is the downtown area of Sarasota.

Here you will find multiple corporate companies, such as Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, Chase Bank and Baird homes. Condominiums are abundant so if you are seeking a place to downsize within walking distance of restaurants and shops, downtown could be enticing. Hotel choices are abundant here such as the Westin, The Ritz-Carlton, Art Ovation Autograph Hotel, and Embassy Suites.

The views of Sarasota Bay are quite magnificent from the rooftop bar at the Westin

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View from the rooftop bar at the Westin Hotel, Sarasota

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MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10AM - 9PM | SUNDAY: 1 PM - 9 PM We are located in the “Aqua Quadrant” of the St. Armands Circle; quadrants are identified by color banners on the lampposts. Free Public Parking off of Fillmore Dr. and we are across the street from the Crab and Fin restaurant.

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Hotel where you can enjoy an early cocktail and catch the

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sunset. They also offer dinner with the opportunity to unwind

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with the enjoyable breezes that

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encompass you there.

 Fun Kitchen Items

You will find art galleries,

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coffee houses, The Sarasota

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Opera House, and The Florida Studio Theatre downtown.

If you can’t make it to the store, shop online!

The nightlife here is safe and very appealing. Downtown is an eclectic mix of a young energetic crowd but yet has a

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The scenic Sarasota Bay is also within walking distance from here. Many luxurious yachts and vessels of all sorts can be found here at Marina Jack’s. They have waterfront dining, a boat club, cruises and deep harbor docking in case you have your own vessel and would like to stop in for dinner. They have entertainment almost every night and because of its popularity, be sure to make a reservation. Upcoming entertainers at Marina Jack’s are Matt Dendy, violinist; John Hetherington, pianist; and Bri Rivera vocalist and guitarist. Check their website for dates and reservations at www.marinajacks.com.

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Head to the beach and be sure to stop by Bennington Tobacconist if you enjoy that occasional cigar.

They have been in St. Armands Circle since 1965 and are still family-owned and operated.

Also, out of all the stores in St. Armands Circle, be sure to visit the Just Because boutique shop This store has special items that are perfect for almost any room in the house, including wall art and one of a kind gifts.

So go grab a cocktail, see the sun set, and satisfy your shopping impulse when you plan your visit to Sarasota.

Caragiulos caragiulos.com

(941) 951-0866 69 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL Open 7 days a week Mon - Thurs 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm Friday & Saturday 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm

There are alot of Italian restaurants but Caragiulos, a quaint, local restaurant in downtown Sarasota, keep the competition up for others in the area. At Caragiulo’s, the atmosphere is the way you want. it. Nothing super fancy, just a simple menu with a few things that are not what you expect. The best part of having a meal here is the bread, which is baked fresh every morning along with the mozzarella. Even the biscotti is baked

by Mrs. Caragiulo herself. It feels like a gathering, the way it should be like we do at home.

Caragiulos is located on Palm Avenue down the side street from the Westin Hotel.

Originally from Brooklyn, Tony Caragiulo and his five sons left their bakery business and came to Florida to offer this community the experiences and cuisine from home. The search for the perfect spot was tough and it wasn’t until after an exhausting couple of weeks searching by car that Tony said, ““Stoppa the*#!*#!!!! car!,… This is it! ” He pointed to a stuccoed storefront which was vacant. The rest is history and the family would share their tasty Italian fare here at this location in Sarasota.

It is the simplicity that welcomes the residents and visitors to this place. The portions are perfect and the prices are just right.

Make it a point to eat here, you won’t be disappointed!

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Timeless

Expression

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ersonality is born of expressionism.

You can tell so much about someone’s vibe sheerly from the way they present themselves through clothing, hairstyle, footwear, etc. Now, thanks to Rodolfo Lugo’s unique designs, individuality is sparked into jewelry.

Rodolfo Lugo launched his business in 2003 by selling to local jewelry stores and boutiques. After some persuasion from his friends, he opened his first store in his hometown of San Pedro Sula in Honduras.

Today, ten years later, the store continues to thrive.

Watching his grandparents build a life from the ground up sheerly through hard work and determination inspired him to pursue his dreams. He thrives to be different and go against the day-to-day norm.

He truly admires designers, like Tom

Designer: Rodolfo Lugo

Ford and Gianni Versace, that are brave

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enough to be different. By going against the norm himself, Rodolfo Lugo has created a unique line of jewelry that tailors perfectly to those confident enough to stand out and express themselves.

Each piece of jewelry he creates is born of sheer inspiration and a drive to stand apart from the monotonous world of jewelry. From sleek and simple to uniquely bold, there is something for everyone. These works of art are a wonderful attribute to anyone who aims to inspire reaction, whether by compliment or gaze of interest.

You will surely find something that highlights your personality in these collections of diverse pieces.

Part of the LUGO Luxe Collection: Earrings with lapislazuli, green onyx, abalone, african emeralds and ruby zoisites. Necklace is made of azzurite, mother of pearl and turquoise.

The Pearl collection includes fresh water pearls as well as baroque fresh water pearls. Lugo uses the best quality of pearls to ensure a beautiful luster and iridescence.

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Items in sterling silver with semiprecious stones such as: Amethysts, Citrines, Blue topaz, Moonstones, Mother of pearl, Green Amethysts and sapphires in their 3 color variations.

Inspires a reaction STERLING SILVER AND SEMIPRECIOUS STONES In this collection, semiprecious stones such as: Amethysts, Citrines, Blue Topaz, Moonstones, Mother of Pearl, Green Amethysts and Sapphires are designed in a way that makes them extremely captivating. These unique pieces are simply stunning for any occasion.

Lugo also collaborates with designers from all over the world including Turkey, Brazil, Colombia and the U.S. and is soon expanding. Lugo will also be hosting a new bold line called his Private Collection. In this collection, he shows a real piece of his soul through his profoundly stunning designs.

THE LUGO LUXE COLLECTION This collection combines diverse stones and emeralds to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art. The jewelry in this collection is profoundly beautiful and bold.

Rodolfo Lugo is nothing short of an artist. Every design has a story, an inspiration behind it. Each piece is striking and unique. After all, no two people are the same in this world, why should our jewelry be?

THE PEARL COLLECTION The finest freshwater pearls and baroque freshwater pearls are gathered to make the pieces in this collection.

Their sheer elegance is unmatched by many. By ensuring the quality of the pearls used for each piece, you’re guaranteed a nice luster and iridescence.

Visit the exquisite boutique locations at: ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 55 S Boulevard of the Presidents AND AT MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS 7 Winter Street, Edgartown MA.

You can find Rodolfo Lugo Jewels online with worldwide shipping available at

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Photographer

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Spring Hill, Florida

Jeremy Scott Jeremy Scott was born in Miami, the only child of hippie parents. Having lived and worked in many major US cities; New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Atlanta, where he has become a successful photographer and has found

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his home along the Gulf Shore of West Florida.

“I got into photography in my early 30s after seeing famous photographer Richard Avedon’s portrait work in a bookstore,” he recalls. “From then on, doing my own photography became an

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obsession!”

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Jeremy’s influencers are those of his childhood/

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teen pop-culture. But other influences can be attributed to the artwork of Patrick Nagel and Jean-Paul Goude. “I was (and still am) influenced artistically by many of these great artists of their

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era but also am inspired from the color and moody lighting of Star Trek reruns and 80s

Selected group:

MTV videos.”

JPMorgan Chase Art Collection (permanent), NY

His photographer influences include:

2013 Bibliothèque nationale de France Art Collection (permanent) Paris, 2012 NoFound Photo Fair, Paris, 2012 2012 Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Tampa, FL, 2012

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Helmut Newton, Vivian Maier, Richard Avedon, Diane Arbus, and Rodney Smith.

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Photographer

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Spring Hill, Florida

Jeremy Scott

JEREMY SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY 727-452-7492 www.jeremyscottphoto.com jeremy@jeremyscottphoto.com

METHOD & STYLE Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras with a variety of quality prime lenses and an array of off-camera flash for portrait photography Jeremy tries to make his portraits look somewhat timeless by choosing minimalist locations as well as the fashion & styling--so that it may not be quite clear what decade (or future decade) it was created.

“I like clean lines and symmetry within my frames. I use classic old-Hollywood lighting techniques for a more moody, cinematic tone and I like to pose my subjects with expressions that feel more surreal and mysterious than emotive. I want my portraits to be interesting and memorable. If someone can’t stop looking at a photo of mine, it’s truly the ultimate compliment!”

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AWARDS 1ST PLACE Grand Prix de la Découverte International Fine Art Photography Award, Paris 2012 BEST IN SHOW 2012 - 12th Annual Photo Competition, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, BEST PHOTOGRAPH 2012 - Critics’ Pick, Creative Loafing - Best of the Bay

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Jake Jones

“All of my art is hand-crafted with love, my love of the ocean, and my love of creating something beautiful from something broken.”

Jake Jones is an award-winning artist based in sunny Naples, Florida. His love of “all things ocean” shines thru in his artworks of sea life on unique canvases. Made from actual reclaimed surfboards that once carved waves themselves, these hand made creations are ready to hang in your home, beach house or lanai.

Surfboards are made from fiberglass, foam and a wooden stringer.

To carve the foam, he removes the fiberglass. Once the carving is done he uses automotive paints and sprays a combo of candy colors, pearls and metallics to capture the beauty of the ocean in his carvings.

Jake left his “sure thing” job two years ago to pursue his love for

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art and says it was the best thing he has ever done. He generally works seven days a week and said, “When your job is your passion, it doesn’t feel like work!” He challenges everyone to “Take that jump and live your dream!”

www.freshfishgallery.com Voice/text 567 - 202 - 6253 | artbyjake@gmail.com

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Tampa International Airport Recognized as the fourth busiest airport in Florida, Tampa International Airport (TPA) flies approximately 21 million passengers to 85 domestic and international destinations annually. Whether you’re planning a spring break or summer trip, curious about the airport expansions and renovations, or want to come to take a selfie with Phoebe, the Flamingo, this article will tell you all you need to know about the latest updates and additions to TPA.

If you want to make a quick last-minute trip for Spring Break, or if you’re planning ahead for a summer or fall vacation, you’ll be interested to know about the new nonstop and connecting routes added to TPA’s flight schedules and their existing destinations and routes.

Photo Courtesy of Tampa International Airport

New Nonstop Routes to Popular New Nonstop Routes to Popular Destinations Destinations

Among the current domestic destinations that TPA offers nonstop flights to are: Atlanta, Atlantic City, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Key West, Miami, Nashville and New York. International destinations include Cancun, Germany, Grand Cayman Islands, London, and Panama City.

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Connecting

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Sculpture by Matthew Mazzotta. Photo Courtesy of Tampa International Airport.

“Phoebe” was named by Florida resident, Bryan M. Photo Courtesy of Tampa International Airport.

Beginning in October, Alaska Airlines will offer a nonstop flight without connections from TPA to San Diego, California. And starting in May, Frontier airlines will provide a nonstop flight directly to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, three times a week. Both new routes will reduce travel times and make it more convenient for passengers to reach two of the airports’ more popular destinations.

Under Construction: New AirsideNew D Airside Shuttle Station and Under Construction: D Shuttle Station and Red Express Red Express CurbsidesCurbsides TPA is currently in the enabling phase and working towards the final expansion phase of their 2022 Master

16-gate shuttle station named Airside D. Parts of the walkway to the Airport Marriott hotel will be closed off during the construction and expansion of this area and the addition of the Red Express Curbsides.

However, this will not prevent guests from getting to the Marriott. They will still have access to the hotel by using the lighted hallway.

As construction continues, the blocked-off areas will change at times. Still, the barriers and walls will remain until that expansion area is complete by the summer of 2025. The result will be an expanded hallway to the Marriott.

Plan Update, which includes expanding their Main

Another part of the airport expansion is the addition of

Terminal, airway and roadway upgrades and adding a new

the Red Express Curbsides, which will be similar to the

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existing Blue Express Curbsides. The old Administration

one of several works of art placed throughout the

building on the Red Side of the Main Terminal has been

airport, but it quickly became a TPA icon.

torn down to accommodate this new addition.

The final phase of the Master Plan update includes the construction of the new Airside D Shuttle Station in the

The sculpture was created by Matthew Mazzotta and was initially named “HOME.” However, as the 21-foot sculpture gained popularity, TPA decided it needed a

Main Terminal. This will provide additional people movers

name with a personality that matched its prevalence.

to take passengers to the new terminal. Airside D is

TPA ran a “Name the Flamingo” contest in late 2022, which

expected to be completed and open sometime in 2028.

was open to the public. A panel of airport judges narrowed

Phoebe—Everyone’s Favorite Main Terminal Flamingo Phoebe—Everyone’s Favorite Main Terminal Flamingo

down over 65,000 entries to a selection of three names: Cora, Finn, and Phoebe. Voting was then opened to the public in January to give the flamingo a name.

If you’ve been to TPA in the past year, you’ve probably

With more than 16,000 votes, the stunning flamingo

seen the giant flamingo in the Main Terminal. This is just

was named Phoebe, which was submitted by retired Photo Courtesy of Tampa International Airport

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educator from Daytona Beach shores, Bryan M. He wanted to find a clever, unique name that was similar to the scientific name for flamingos, “Phoenciopterus”, so he settled on the name Phoebe. Phoebe also means “brilliantly inquisitive,” which sums up the charming sculpture quite well.

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All photos on this page courtesy of Tampa International Airport

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All photos on this page courtesy of Tampa International Airport

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Don’t let the ongoing construction deter you; you can still get around quite easily.

You will find stunning artwork along your journey to the terminals and will find many shops to pass your time while at this magnificent airport. Be open to looking up and around on your visit as you will most definitely see things that you may have overlooked if you have

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been to this airport before. Make sure to visit Phoebe and take a selfie while you are there. The future has a lot in store for us at Tampa International Airport!

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