dR PUBLISHER’S LETTER Dear Reader, Last month, we published an article that focused on Belleair, the Belleair Country Club and the Belleview Biltmore Hotel. Some of the information regarding the hotel was inaccurate. Currently, the hotel is unoccupied and boarded up. It is also currently for sale. The Belleair Country Club, however, is an active and engaging country club with excellent golf, fine food, comfortable surroundings, a fabulous fitness center, junior Olympic-size pool and wonderful members. It is reputed to be the oldest golf club in Florida and a full article on it appears on pages 64–65). You will want to read our dR FEATURE article, Belleair Country Club— Gracious Beauty, Rich Traditions, Pristine Elegance” In northern Pinellas County, in Palm Harbor is the Highlands of Innisbrook. Our dR REAL ESTATE section features this beautiful golf course community in, Perfect Mix of Elegance, Function and Location. Also, included in this issue is the HEALTH & BEAUTY REGISTRY where you will find businesses in our area highlighting ways to help you manage your health and optimize your inner and outer beauty. Complimenting this section are several editorial pieces for such things as Yoga and Tai Chi to relieve stress management, stand up paddling as a new way to work out in dR HEALTH, and today’s hottest fitness trends in dR FITNESS. Our dR TRAVEL feature is on the many facets of travel through Baltimore, A Charmed City. Read all about it, and even get a couple of great crab recipes on pages 16–19. In addition, travel to Sicily, Italy to experience a palatable feast in The Heart and Soul of Sicily on pages 21–24. As you might imagine, one of my favorite features each month is the dR AUTO. This month’s topic is The Cooper S Countryman by Mini. This vehicle is 15-inches longer, 6-inches taller, 4-inches wider and 400-pounds heavier, but is still a compact vehicle and it is great fun to drive. By the way, are you going to a charity event? E-mail us photos, names and email addresses, and we will recognize you and your event in dR PARTY. I hope you will take the time to review these articles, as well as the rest of the pages of this month’s issue of the duPont REGISTRYTM. Enjoy!
Thomas L. duPont Publisher
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