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Contents April |May 2016

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The Publisher’s Notes

10 Biz Patrick & Zezura Ruddell, Owners of Mini Doughnut Factory

12 Drive 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV

14 Arts Contemplating Character: Portrait Drawings & Oil Sketches from Jacques-Louis David to Lucian Freud

16 Spotlights Events, Business & Promotions

24 Scene The Bay Area Social Scene

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30 Sponsored Events Charity Polo Classic

32 Events

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32 Athletes+Causes 33 Gasparilla International Film Festival

MetroHome 40 Home Tour True Colors - Tampa Resident, Candy DeBartolo Reveals L.A. Townhouse

48 Hot Property Westshore Yacht Club Estate

MetroGuide 74 Getaway Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

76 Behind the Bar Dean Hurst - Bern's Steak House & Haven

78 Foodie 78 Ichicoro 80 The Mill

82 Latitude Unique Sightings Around Tampa Bay

Special Sections 34 Summer Camps Guide A Variety of Camps for Summer Fun

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Spring Fling The hottest trends in spring fashion from denim to lace and more COMPILED BY RONDA M. PARAG

59 The Independents A Look at Inspiring Local Restaurants in our Neighborhoods

66 Metro Select Spas Dedicated to the Rejuvenation of Body, Beauty & Soul

71 Health + Beauty Guide

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Canvassing the Bay Dramatic and creative murals popping up all around the Bay area

BY MARY LOU JANSON

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Discover The Latest Trends And Products

79 Metro Dining Guide A Guide To Area Restaurants

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Publisher’s Notes Art, Fashion, Food and Design explode this Spring.

From the latest fashion trends to the outdoor murals, the Bay area is filled with places to go and things to explore.

It seems that everywhere you look in downtown St. Petersburg and in Tampa, bold, colorful murals are being showcased on buildings and parking structures. To commemorate their 60th Anniversary, David Laxer and Bern’s unveiled a mural created by Tristan Eaton to kick off the 19th Annual Bern’s Winefest. Canvassing The Bay showcases several other talented artists that are bringing mural art and energy to the Bay area.

The Bay area food scene is exploding with new and innovative dining concepts. In Seminole Heights, Noel Cruz and his team have taken Ramen to a whole new level at Ichicoro and in downtown St. Petersburg, Managing Partner Ted Dorsey and Jason Griffin opened The Mill last year.

In Behind the Bar, Dean Hurst, Director of Spirits for Bern’s Steak House & Haven, tells of his passion for spirits and love of the tiki culture. Hurst even has a tiki bar in his backyard, along with a recipe for a great spring tiki cocktail.

Discover the beauty of a three story townhouse in L.A. that was creatively designed by Enrique Crespo, in METROHome Tour. The L.A. home of Candy DeBartolo reflects her creative personality and Crespo was able to capture her fashion sense, fearlessness and individuality.

Discover Elkhart Lake in beautiful Wisconsin in Getaways.

Summer is the ideal time to plan a family trip to this peaceful and tranquil escape.

METRO is out and about to wrap up the spring social season.

Hope to see you around town.

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief Stephen Parag II Publisher / Managing Editor Ronda M. Parag Associate Publisher Patricia Vorbrich Executive Art Director Chad Vorbrich Contributing Writers Mary Lou Janson Contributing Photographers PJ Agostini Dennis Akers Michael Blitch Seamus Payne Amy Pezzicara SoHo Images

President / CEO Stephen Parag II

Enjoy,

Vice President / CFO Patricia Vorbrich

Stephen Parag II Publisher/ Editor-in-Chief

Upcoming Metro Sponsored Events: April 10 - 17 April 23 April 30 April 30 May 7 May 21 May 25 June 29

Bern’s Winefest No. 19 | www.bernswinefest.com Pride & Passion | www.PrideandPassion.org Tampa Bay Heart Ball | www.tampabayheartball.heart.org Fashion Funds the Cure | www.fastercure.org 2016 Grand Finale Gala Man & Women Of The Year | www.mwoy.org/sun New Beginnings Fertility Conference | www.tampafertilityconference.com Go Red for Women Luncheon | www.GSAGoRedTampaBay@Heart.org Rays On The Runway | www.childrensdreamfund.org 727-896-6290

Vice President Ronda M. Parag Vice President Chad Vorbrich Publishers of: Tampa Bay Metro™ Tampa Bay MetroHome™ Tampa Bay Weddings Magazine™

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Health care is about the human spirit.

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METROLife Biz

Changing South Tampa One Sweet Bite At A Time

By Ronda M. Parag

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Patrick Ruddell and his wife, Zezura, have created a frenzy of sweet lovers in a small strip center across from Plant High School in South Tampa. On weekends, the line extends out the door and a wait up to 45 minutes for the custom-flavored mini-doughnuts.

Opening only four months ago, the Ruddell’s latest business venture has been a sweet success. So far, Patrick estimates they have sold over a quarter million mini doughnuts and goes through over 100’s of pounds of toppings per week. During the week, the hot, made-to-order mini’s are vanilla flavored, but on weekends there is more staff to have additional seasonal flavors and chocolate doughnuts. Creating the made-to-order mini doughnuts requires customers to wait, and they most certainly don’t seem to mind. Many of the toppings mimic ice cream flavors including sprinkles, candy pop rocks, peanut butter cups and more.

Ordering is an easy 4 step process, step 1 select the cake doughnut, step 2 select the icing or coating, step 3 select the creative toppings and step 4 select a yummy drizzle. Currently there are 16

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Favorite Combos, but creativity and originality are encouraged for endless options.

Patrick’s favorite is a customized Peanut Butter Cup with a vanilla cake doughnut with peanut butter icing, peanut butter cups and Reese’s drizzle, however, the number one seller is Sweet Pig — a vanilla cake doughnut with maple icing and bacon.

Patrick says they go through roughly between 100 lbs of bacon per week.

Serial entrepreneurs, the Ruddells opened Mini Doughnut Factory to teach their children how to operate a business.

Daughter, Aryanna, 12, works at honing her customer service, sales and decorating skills and son Jordyn, 14, is learning about the baking and business operations.

“We’ve never worked so hard, but had so much fun,” said Patrick and Zezura.

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METROLife Drive

Discover The Undiscovered Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV

Land Rover’s history of luxury off road vehicles continues with the 2016 Discovery. Upgrades this year include: new powertrains, upgraded infotainment and connectivity systems and enhanced driver assistance features.

The sleek interior and smooth exterior hides the serious off-road credentials of the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2016.

The 240-hp, 2.0 liter turbo four-cylinder, nine-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive, promises all-weather performance.

Whatever the road conditions — sand, snow, rocks or mud, the four-mode Terrain Response system of the Discovery will adapt with improved traction and composure.

The seating for seven allows plenty of room for large families or car pooling. The optional 5 + 2 seating configuration allows for five adults and two small children in the back. The large loadspace of up to 32.7 cu. ft. and the option of laying down the seats, allows for both additional storage, while still transporting the kids.

Land Rover is concerned with safety and the Discovery’s Driver Assist Plus Package offers an innovating breaking system using cameras, analyzed by the on-board computer, to calculate accident risk. The computer alerts with a warning signal and the emergency brakes are automatically applied.

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Based on speed, the system helps to avoid collisions under 31 mph and may mitigate severity up to 49 mph. Fuel economy in the Discovery estimates 26 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg around town. The new InControl RemoteTM allows owners to lock and unlock the doors, start the engine and activate the climate control remotely using a smartphone.

Land Rover Tampa is part of the Reeves family of dealerships and family owned and operated since 1971. Land Rover Tampa just recently received the prestigious Land Rover Pinnacle Club Excellence Award for the 2nd year in a row and the only dealership in the country to win 12 years running. If an SUV is on your list for a new automobile, be sure to visit Land Rover Tampa for outstanding customer service and sales.

For more information or to schedule a test drive, visit Reeves Land Rover Tampa at 11301 N. Florida Avenue,Tampa, FL 33612 Call 877-278-3303 or visit online at www.landrovertampa.net.

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Saint Paul’s - Clearwater’s Independent School Early Childhood Renovation

clearwater virtual Saint Paul’s will be opening its own virtual school called Clearwater Virtual in the fall of 2016. Clearwater Virtual will be the only virtual school in Pinellas County to offer courses through Virtual Schools of Excellence, a program fully accredited by AdvancED®.

Saint Paul’s is delighted to announce that we will begin the 2016-17 school year with a $1.1 million dollar renovation to our Early Childhood building. The 13,000 square foot building will be redesigned to look like an adorable little town with each classroom playing an essential role in the community as the post office, pet clinic, bank, sweet shoppe or fire station. Everything will be “pint-sized” to make the experience of coming to school each day magical and memorable for our youngest students.

Spaces are limited: call Katie Sibson, Director of Admissions, at 727.536.2756 to reserve a spot!

CREATE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE AND WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE

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Call Samantha Campbell, Head of School, at 727.536.2756 to find out more!

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METROLife Arts

Feel the Presence of Personalities At The Museum of Fine Arts

Top-left: Vanni Rossi (Italian, 1894-1973) Self-Portrait Smoking (1920) Oil on canvas

Top-right: Lucian Freud (British, born Germany, 1922-2011) Peter Watson (about 1945) Black crayon on paper

Collection of Robert Flynn Johnson

Collection of Robert Flynn Johnson

Bottom-left: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (British, 1872-1898) Caricature Portrait Presumed to be Oscar Wilde (1892) Pen and ink on paper

Bottom-right: Martha Miller (American, born 1954) The Artist’s Daughters (1987) Pastel on paper

Collection of Robert Flynn Johnson

Collection of Robert Flynn Johnson

Contemplating Character: Portrait Drawings & Oil Sketches from Jacques-Louis David to Lucian Freud Museum of Fine Arts through May 29, 2016 For more information and hours, visit www.fine-arts.org or call 727.896.2667.

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There is still time to visit the Museum of Fine Arts’ exhibition Contemplating Character: Portrait Drawings & Oil Sketches from Jacques-Louis David to Lucian Freud, that will be on display at the museum through May 29, 2016. The exhibition features 152 rare portrait drawings and oil sketches from the late eighteenth into the twenty-first century, drawn from the remarkable collection of Robert Flynn Johnson.

Lucian Freud, one of our time’s most provocative portrait painters and the grandson of the pioneering psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, once noted: “I’ve always wanted to create drama in my pictures, which is why I paint people. It’s people who have brought drama to pictures from the beginning. The simplest human gestures tell stories.”

In addition to David and Freud, other works by selected such artists include: Théodore Rousseau, Edgar Degas, Édouard Vuillard, Pierre Bonnard, Elie Nadelman, Frank Stella, and George Bellows. Four drawings are by Adolf von Menzel, whose name may be unfamiliar to many Americans.

He was one of Germany’s most admired artists working in the nineteenth century.

Degas called him “the greatest living master.”

There are two portraits of Jacques-Louis David, one while he was in prison. A supporter of the French Revolution, David was imprisoned after the fall of Robespierre and later found favor with Napoleon. There are others of the English Romantic poet-artist William Blake, American author Washington Irving, influential British critic-artist John Ruskin, French symbolist Odilon Redon, and the great American realist Thomas Eakins in silhouette.

The exhibition has many other gems, including a miniature portrait of George Washington (around 1795), by an anonymous artist and Bonnard’s Crying Woman (about 1890-1895), created in a flowing, seemingly spontaneous line.

Contemplating Character was organized

by Robert Flynn Johnson with Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California, in association with Denenberg Fine Arts, West Hollywood, California.

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METROLife Spotlight

The One Night for Prep Celebrates Tampa Preparatory School Members of the Tampa Prep community gathered at The Vault in downtown Tampa for the School’s annual fundraising Gala. Guests enjoyed festive food and libations in the elegant atmosphere and danced the night away to the stylings of DJ Fresh, official DJ of the Tampa Bay Rays, following the live auction.

Throughout the evening, several administrators talked about the upcoming renovations, which will transform 47,000 square feet of the school’s Upper School into Active Learning Environments this summer, to which donors generously offered financial support.

TOP: Head of School Kevin Plummer talks about the upcoming renovations to the Upper School.

MIDDLE: National TV personality and live auction host Shannon Fox with her husband Doug Fox, Tampa Prep Video Production teacher.

BOTTOM: Gala Co-Chairs and Tampa Prep parents Alta Schlemmer and Jalena Bradley enjoyed the evening with their husbands Trustee member Todd Schlemmer (L) and Bob Bradley (R).

Photos by Studio Artistry, Inc.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT MAGAZINES:

Pride & Passion.

The Event That Leaves Us Holding Our Breath Returns.

“61% of readers took action as a result of an ad placed in a magazine.”

Source: GfK MRI Fall 2011

Pride & Passion is back and NOW IN TECHNICOLOR, this year’s event promises to deliver jaw-dropping entertainment, mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, premium open bar & color at the 11th annual Pride & Passion.

Tickets include open bar featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, wine and champagne bar by Timpano, hors d’oeuvres by Anise Global Gastrobar, Malio’s Steakhouse, Sausage Laboratory and Thai Gourmet, decadent desserts

by In the Box Catering and Dough, and gallery access to Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape, The Classical World, and Public and Private ─ The Figure Examined: Masterworks from the Kasser Mochary Art Foundation.

A one-year membership to the Museum is also included with the price of admission.

“This year’s Pride & Passion NOW IN TECHNICOLOR theme is a message about unity, and a statement about the vibrant growth and progression of our colorful community and city,” said Okesene Tilo, 2016 event chair.

Dress to Impress: Colorful attire suggested Ages 21+ $85 in advance at www.PrideAndPassion.org Proceeds benefit the Museum’s educational programs and exhibitions.

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METROLife Spotlight

Berkeley Preparatory School’s Shades of Blue Gala

Berkeley Preparatory School celebrated its annual Shades of Blue gala event attended by hundreds of parents, families and friends. The Straz Family Field House played host to an evening celebrating Tampa’s Latin heritage complimenting this year’s theme: Viva Latino! Shades of Blue is the Berkeley Parents’ Club’s largest fundraiser of the year and proceeds from the gala support scholarships and other special projects identified by the Parents’ Club and the school.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT MAGAZINES:

“Magazines build buzz. They excel in reaching people who shape attitudes and behavior.”

Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center Grand Opening Dr. Joseph Castellano and staff recently hosted a grand opening of the new surgery center on MacDill Ave. in South Tampa. The event benefitted the Teal Recovery Project, which raises awareness of cervical cancer. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and specials on everything from injectables to products and treatments. Call today to make your next appointment, and look and feel beautiful.

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METROLife Spotlight

Hillel Academy’s Gift of Gold 2016 More than 225 people gathered at The Ritz Ybor to enjoy an evening of socializing, dining and shopping, at an over-sized silent auction with an event theme of the Roaring Twenties, to benefit Hillel Academy. Mobile bidding was used by the silent auction shoppers for the first time; it added elements of ease and fun to the shopping and bidding. Hillel Academy parents Carolyn Fink and Bonnie Amsterdam-Miele were the event chairs. Both serve on the school’s Board of Trustees.

Most guests chose to dress in flapper dresses and headbands and newsboy hats, fedoras and vests, although many came to the event donned in cocktail attire. The décor in the Ritz Ybor mimicked an old time speakeasy. Tables were bedecked with black, red, silver and pearl centerpieces on black table cloths with black and white seat covers on the chairs.

This year’s honorees, Rabbi Richard Birmholz and Nat and Debbie Doliner, are not only important to the Hillel Academy family, but very important people in the Jewish community. Their recognition by Hillel brought many people to the event. Neal Honeycutt, Board President, thanked the event attendees and offered his congratulations to the honorees.

Photos courtesy of SoHo Images

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Land Rover Tampa Wins Pinnacle Club Award

Land Rover Tampa is among the select group of Land Rover retailers to achieve the 2016 Land Rover Pinnacle Club Retailer Excellence Award.

“Providing an outstanding experience to our customers is of the utmost

importance to Land Rover Tampa,” says Jennifer Stals, Centre Manager.

“Our entire team works very hard to achieve the Land Rover Pinnacle Club Award and we are honored to be recognized for our dedication as a leader in customer service and sales satisfaction. On behalf of Land Rover

Tampa, we want to offer a special thanks to our customers for their loyalty and support to us and to the Land Rover brand.”

Land Rover Pinnacle Club winners are retailers who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and the Land Rover brand. Sixteen Land Rover retailers were selected based upon being top performers in three core business categories: business excellence, customer advocacy and sales.

Land Rover Tampa has earned the Pinnacle Club Award 12 times, more than any other Land Rover retailer in the US. Land Rover Tampa has earned the Marque of Distinction Award in both 2014/15 and 2015/16.

For more information on Land Rover Tampa, visit www.landrovertampa.net.

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Children’s Dream Fund DreamMaker Luncheon: The 13 Ugly Men were honored at the annual DreamMaker’s Luncheon for their philanthropic efforts to the Children’s Dream Fund, in helping make dreams come true for seriously ill children throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Dion Lim from 10News was the guest emcee. | Opera Tampa Gala: Nearly 200 culture aficionados joined Artistic Director and Conductor, Daniel Lipton and artists from the Florida Opera Festival production of La Traviata, at the 2016 Opera Tampa Gala. The black-tie affair, co-chaired by Dr. Ignacio A. Ferras, III and Diane Ferras, began with a cocktail reception and the opportunity to view the set of Verdi’s

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La Traviata on Morsani Hall stage. An exquisite dinner was prepared by Maestro’s Restaurant’s

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Executive Chef, Benito D’Azzo. Straz Center CEO and President and Opera Tampa General Director, Judith Lisi presented the 2016 Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts Award to noted director (and Lutz, Fla., resident) Tito Capobianco. | Tampa Theatre’s Hollywood Nights : A sell-out crowd of 500 raised over $15,000 toward Tampa Theatre’s artistic and education programming at Hollywood Awards Night. “Roan Jivers” once again ruled the red carpet and volunteer paparazzi welcomed guests. ABC Action News’ Sarina Fazan joined Tampa Theatre’s Jill Witecki and JL Wagner onstage before the broadcast to welcome the crowd. | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Mid-Point Celebration: Friends of the candidates joined the half way celebration for the Man & Women of the Year at Grille One Sixteen. Guests enjoyed a beverage and light bites to toast their

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success. The candidates this year include Jackie Borree, Meredith Censullo, Daniel Chianese, Dr. Julia Cogburn, Madison Miller, James Petlka, Justin Trombetto, Kelly Wilson and Elizabeth Young.

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(1) Andy Williams, Rick Baker, Joel Momberg, Cynthia Lake Farrell (2) 13 Ugly Men were honored at the 2016 DreamMaker’s Luncheon (3) Dr. and Mrs. Ignacio Ferras and Judy Lisi (4) Robby Tinsley, Alexa d'Angelo, Gina d'Angelo and Barry Levine (5) Opera star Sherrill Milnes, Coppola Award-winner Tito Capobianco, Maestro, Daniel Lipton (6) John & Laurie Calfee (7) Joe & Elif Fitzgerald (8) The Tampa Theatre team (R to L) Anthony Gonzalez, Nicole Southworth, Kelly Prata, John Bell, Maggie Ciadella, OSCAR, Lloyd Pearson, James DeFord, Lindsey Walters, Jill Witecki and Jullian Bowles (9) Jay Rao, Tracee Phillips, Andrew Machota (10) Melissa Sumulong, Mary Yasol, Jamie Kohler (11) Shelly Glenn, Dr. Julia Cogburn (12) Elizabeth Young, Sherry Yagovane

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Charity Polo Classic When: Saturday, February 27, 2016 Where: Di Polo Tour, Plant City Presented by the Morgan Auto Group, this year’s Charity Polo Classic benefitted four important charities: The Children’s Cancer Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Hands Across the Bay and Helping Hand Fund. Over the past four years, this sold out event — over 900 guests this year — has helped to raise over $350,000.

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Guests enjoyed a beautiful day on the fields with specialty cocktails, food samplings from various Bay area restaurants, and live music by Thanecha, Statler & The Waldorfs, and Gloria West & The Gents. During half time, guests took part in the time honored tradition of the stomping of the divots. Four polo matches were played, along with winners of the Best Hat and Sharpest Dressed Man. Silent auctions and 50/50 raffle winners were announced, as well as a presentation of an MVP Award and Best Playing Pony Award.

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Athletes + Causes When: March 10, 2016 Where: Amalie Arena Founder & CEO of Athletes + Causes, Rob Canton, brought together player hosts Ryan Callahan, Tyler Johnson, Chris Archer, Kevin Kiermaier, Mike Alstott and dozens of other teammates and celebrities from the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Rays, to provide financial support to charities represented by professional athletes including: The Children’s Dream Fund, Because of Jason, Archway Foundation, Mike Alstott Family Foundation and Ryan Callahan Foundation. Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Tampa, Fox 13’s Charley Belcher and ABC Action News Ashley Glass, served as emcees of the event that raised over $200,000. Special auction items included a signed guitar

by Taylor Swift, whose father was in attendance. The nearly 400 guests enjoyed an open bar and delicious bites spread out throughout the Chase Club. Other athletes spotted included Buccaneer Louis Murphy, Lightning’s Steven Stamkos, Ben Bishop, Valtteri Flippula, Victor Hedman, Jason Garrison and Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers.

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10th Annual Gasparilla International Film Festival When: March 30 - April 3, 2016 Where: Various Tampa Locations With a record breaking crowd of more than 1,100 on opening night for the premier of “Eye in the Sky” by Gavin Hood, the 10 Annual Gasparilla International Film Festival was an overwhelming success. Several Bay area venues hosted events and parties honoring the success of the films, actors and directors: The Tampa Theatre, HCC Ybor, the Annex Theater, Filmmaker Lounge, Muvico Centro Ybor, Centennial Park, and many after parties to end the event’s celebration.

Some of the weekend’s big winners included: Rita Moreno – Lifetime Achievement Award; “Lionheart,” Directed by Fro Rojas, for Audience Best Short Film.

Visit www.gasparaillafestival.com for a complete review of Gasparilla Film Festival festivities.

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E D I U G S P M SUMMER CA

Camp IDS at Corbett Preparatory School For nearly two decades, CAMP IDS has been one of Tampa’s most popular summer camp programs offering 60+ different full- and half-day camps. All welcome. PreK3 - high school. Camps offered June 13-July 29. Before & aftercare. Bus service. Performing & Visual Arts. STEM. Sports. Academics.

Technology. Languages. Cooking. More.

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Busch Gardens Camp

Academy at the Lakes Academy at the Lakes offers more than 60 summer programs including academic, creative, recreation, and sports camps. Favorites include Camp Invention, Video Production, and Archery. Conveniently located in Land O’Lakes, our camps serve ages 3 through 14.

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Camp is a time to make new friends, try new things, come face-to-face with a giraffe and challenge a dive coaster.

Busch Gardens Summer Camp offers camp programs for animal lovers, coaster enthusiasts, future veterinarians and everything in between. Day Camp for K-12th and Resident Camp – 5th-College.

Register now at buschgardens.com/camps or call 1-877-BGT-CAMP.

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Keystone Prep High School Keystone Prep High School delivers a comprehensive and rigorous college prep education program for students in grades 9-12, who have struggled in school, due to difficulties associated with ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia and other learning differences.

Our respect for individual differences, small class sizes, focus on engagement, and flexible learning environment, help students prepare for a range of rewarding career, college, or technical life choices.

For more information contact Andrea Mowatt, Head of School, 813-264-4500, amowatt@keystoneprep.org.

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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE

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Riverside Military Academy

Kids’ College at Hillsborough Community College Tampa Bay’s best youth & teen camps!

Not just another play camp, Kids’ College at Hillsborough Community College offers fun with a purpose through a wide variety of educational topics and interests. Programs are offered at nine HCC locations throughout the county for grades 1-10. Camp topics including video game design, fashion, architecture, performing arts, police & fire, athletics, STEM, dance and many more. www.tampatraining.com, 813-259-6010.

Imagine a school that places as much emphasis on developing a young man's character as it does on meeting his scholastic needs. A school with a rich 108 year history, set on a storied campus where young men mature into well educated, respectful adults – that's Riverside Military Academy. Located in Gainesville, GA, RMA provides a traditional military college preparatory education tailored toward each cadet’s individual needs and interests. Self-discipline, organizational skills and time management are taught

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Tampa Day School Tampa Day School is an FCIS/SACS accredited, private school for students in grades 2-8 with mild Learning Disabilities, dyslexia, anxiety, and/or ADHD. We have been meeting the needs of bright kids who learn differently for 46 years, using research based instructional strategies in small classes, so students can meet rigorous academic standards. Our Learning Solutions tutoring program provides 1-1 Reading/Math instruction that is individualized to meet each child’s needs. Call 813-269-2100 or visit www.TampaDaySchool.com.

Tampa Museum of Art

Summ mer Camp Ages 6-14 Summer Teen e Workshops Ages 12-1 12 17 1 June 20 - July 22 Visit TampaMuseum.org for more details.

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Now with more camps and more art making for ages 6-17! Students will explore classical, traditional, and contemporary art concepts while experimenting with a variety of media to create original works. Inspired by gallery visits, the museum landscape, and layers of history, students will enjoy a summer filled with art. Registration is available at www.tampamuseum.org/programs/children-families/.

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Tampa Preparatory School summer programs

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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE

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Tampa Preparatory School Tampa Preparatory School Summer Programs include a variety of Sports Camps and courses in Robotics, Academics and Enrichment, as well as Camp Terrapin - our sports and fine arts camp for students in grades 1 – 8.

Structured activities and theme days provide friendship and fun in downtown Tampa. Sign up at www.tampaprep.org/summer.

Keystone Prep High School COME SEE HOW INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION IN A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT CAN ENHANCE YOUR TEEN’S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Small classes College Prep & Traditional Programs Competitive Sports Robotics Team Accepting students for current year & pre-enrolling for 2016 - 2017 Beautiful new 36 acre campus featuring a spacious gymnasium and new soccer/football field Accepting scholarships including McKay

OFFERING TRADITIONAL & COLLEGE PREP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WHO STRUGGLE WITH ADHD, ANXIETY, AND/OR OTHER LEARNING CHALLENGES. www.KeystonePrep.org www.facebook.com/keystoneprephighschool Enrolling for current school year and pre-enrolling for next year. Call for appointment.

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USF Soccer Camps USF Soccer Camps, operated by USF’s coaches and players, is one of the premier soccer camps in the entire Southeast. Camps are offered for boys and girls ages 4-18 and include beginner 1/2 day camps, full day outdoor & indoor futsal camps, residential training camps, and college soccer identification camps.

Camps run from June-July on select weeks at USF Tampa’s Campus and Fishhawk Ranch/Lithia, FL. Signup by April 15th and SAVE! For more information, email to k.usfsoccercamps@gmail.com.

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Shouldn’t they be taught differently?

At Tampa Day School, we “GET IT!” Offering a college prep curriculum for students who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, and Dyslexia, for 2nd-8th grade students.

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True Colors Tampa Resident Reveals True Colors in Newly Designed L.A. Townhouse

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What describes a newly decorated, vibrantly designed, Los Angeles townhouse owned by a prominent Tampa family, applies to more than just the stylish space; it’s also an apt description of homeowner Candy DeBartolo, who collaborated with Tampa Bay design professional Enrique Crespo, to furnish and finish rooms to reflect her fashion sense, fearlessness and individuality.

Moving from a cozy L.A. condo that formerly served as Candy’s home-awayfrom-her-Tampa-home, to the larger, three-level townhouse, offered lots of opportunities to add her signature flair throughout the living and dining areas, outdoor patio, third floor bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

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“I just wanted this to be different from my house in Tampa,” DeBartolo said. “I wanted a space to call my own.

I have great friends out there and I want them to enjoy my surroundings. I love it in L.A. and so do my daughters.

It’s such a different experience there. I love people watching. I love the fashions, the restaurants, the shopping, the weather and I love the people.”

That point-of-view, and some of the dwelling’s accompanying views, are apparently shared by her neighbors that include Candy Spelling, Paula Abdul and Ralph Lauren’s nephew.

Hoping to entertain guests at the new address by the first of this year, Candy knew just who to call to fast track making her home move-in ready.

Crespo, principal at the Tampa-based Crespo DesignGroup, impressed Candy with the inspired ideas he introduced to the South Tampa homes of her daughters, Nikki DeBartolo and Lisa DeBartolo Miggs, as well as, areas of her own Tampa residence.

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Another family-owned property, a new Carrollwood restaurant named Sacred Pepper, has also been entrusted to Crespo’s eye for design.

“Enrique is such a master of space,” Candy said referring to her L.A. home. “We have some curved walls, but he found a wonderful curved couch. It all just works. I think we complement each other’s tastes.

Enrique is so fun to work with. We had lots of laughs together. And we are both on the same page. That makes for a very fun time.”

What began with a flurry of fabric, color and wallpaper selections at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood last July, continued with monthly meetings and shopping trips in California and finally wound down when Crespo spent all of December getting everything placed, painted and papered.

“I absolutely want to entertain here,” said DeBartolo. “My friends and I just love chilling and talking. This space is a place to accomplish that and have fun.”

The open floor plan creates a light and airy environment on the main living level that flows to an outdoor area, accessed by floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors. Furniture is free of the confines and constrictions of walls.

Vivid colors and various prints co-exist in harmony.

“This is how I dress. I never dress safe,” said DeBartolo about her non-traditional tastes. “I don’t follow all the rules. I have short platinum hair and love beautiful clothes. I don’t like looking like everyone else.”

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A woven silk floor rug boasting whimsical swirls, colors similar to paint splatters, creates a welcome focal point on the wooden floor. A bright pink portrait of Marilyn Monroe coated in diamond dust sparkles and shimmers.

The long, narrow upstairs hallway is buffered by a runner made from an Indian sari. Handblown mercury glass plates wall-mounted at the top of the stairs add depth, dimension and drama.

“I love wallpaper and try to always use it in my designs,” said Crespo.

“People still think of wallpaper as the dated floral you might find at your grandmother’s house. Wall coverings have come a long way. I feel they add another layer of texture to the space you can not achieve with painting. The paper in the guest room is silk, the paper in Candy’s office (aqua colored room) is murano glass beads and the paper in her master bath portrays falling flowers (peonies).”

A mother of three and wife of commercial real estate developer, and former owner of the San Francisco 49ers NFL team, Edward DeBartolo Jr., Candy admits to an affinity for cosmopolitan destinations.

“My husband loves Montana and he’ll spend months there,” said DeBartolo. “It’s not enough for me. I am not very outdoorsy. I spend maybe a month per year in Montana. I need more stimulation!” M

Designs created by Tampa-based Enrique Crespo, Principal, Crespo Design Group 813-831-0949 www.CrespoDesignGroup.com

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METROHome Hot Property

Contemporary Retreat Westshore Yacht Club Estate | By Ronda M. Parag

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onveniently located near Tampa’s downtown and Westshore business districts and near the Gandy Bridge with easy access to Pinellas County, this single family home located inside the Westshore Yacht Club, boasts over 4,548 square feet with four bedrooms and five and one half baths.

The two story home offers lush, mature landscaping in tropical foliage with palm trees on either side of the entryway. Relax and oversee the front lawn from the second story porch. The kitchen is the heart of any home and the gourmet executive kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances with refrigerator/freezer and double ovens.

The oversized granite topped island offers plenty of work space, along with a gas cook top. The recently refinished, white

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custom cabinets provide storage for all the essentials of any aspiring chef. A butler’s pantry connects to the spacious dining room. The large family room fills with natural sunlight from the windows and French doors that open to the backyard. The room also has a gas fireplace with a custom mantle.

Additional space downstairs includes an office or game room that has granite counters, wet bar and built-in wine cooler.

An elevator makes for easy access to the second floor of the home. The master bedroom is located upstairs and comes complete with another gas fireplace and extra large, custom his/hers closet, private balcony and master bathroom.

The master bathroom offers double sinks, walk-in shower and separate jetted tub.

The home is ideal for inviting guests over with its private pool with spa,

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outdoor kitchen and full pool/bath. The grill, warming drawer and refrigerator in the outdoor kitchen, makes preparing meals very easy. The extra features include custom lighting, hardwood floors, four private balcony areas and all granite counters.

The three car garage offers plenty of space for storage. Within the community, there are boat slips available.

Membership to the Westshore Yacht Club includes a 24 hour gym, gated security and Clubhouse complete with a restaurant, tiki bar, two heated pools overlooking Tampa Bay and a day spa. M Located in Hillsborough County inside the Westshore Yacht Club, this home is currently offered at $1,399,000 through Smith & Associates Real Estate.

Contact B-G Holmberg at 813.839.3800 or visit www.4901yachtclubdrive.smithandassociates.com.

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The temperatures have started to heat up and it’s time to renew and refresh the wardrobe with spring fashions. This season calls for all things denim, bare and off the shoulder dresses and tops, lace, bright whites and a boho vibe. Beach wear is filled with colors and stripes, along with flat sandals, ankle wrapped shoes and hats to keep it cool.

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Alexander McQueen Denim Dress with frayed-edge trim and fit-and-flare silhouette ($1,645). Available at Neiman Marcus, www.neimanmarcus.com.

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Available at Cerulean Blu Swim & Resort Wear Boutique, www.ceruleanblu.com.

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3. Escada Frost Jacket ($1,395), Jumpsuit with Black Leather Belt ($1,850).

Couture Salon.

Available at Neiman Marcus, www.neimanmarcus.com.

4. California Moonrise Cold Shoulder Dress in Black ($54).

Available at The Haute Shop Boutique, www.instagram.com/hauteshoptampa.

5. Left: White Etta Lace Duster ($140), Stone Studded Fringe-Bag ($168); Right: Red and Ivory Olive Floral-Embroidered Blouse ($130), Black Unlined Fringe Bag ($196).

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Available at Tommy Bahama, www.tommybahama.com.

8. Bronze Prinia Sandals ($108).

Available at Tommy Bahama, www.tommybahama.com.

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Available at Tommy Bahama, www.tommybahama.com.

12. The focus is on the Kendra Scott accessories with a basic skirt and sleeveless top. Ear Jackets by Kendra Scott ($80), ‘Eleanor’ Pendant Necklace ($65), ‘James’ Body Chain ($95), ‘Gavin’ Cuff ($95).

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13. Black Wrapped Fringe Dress

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By M a r y L ou J a n s o n

unexpected places throughout Tampa Bay,

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to walls — when the event returns Sept. 1 - 10.

A public parking facility, a shopping center

creating brilliant backdrops on exterior walls,

stairwell and a white wall adjacent to a

adding drama to drab parking garages and

landmark restaurant, are among the new

bringing original, dynamic artworks to the

heavily-trafficked sites boasting murals in

forefront by bringing them to street fronts.

Tampa. Helping to pair accomplished artists

The SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival

with ready-made canvases in downtown,

launched in 2015 and added 17 new murals

Hyde Park and SoHo, are Jake and Cassie

to the downtown district, that continues to

Greatens, co-owners of CASS Contemporary

attract steady streams of admirers. To build on

Gallery in South Tampa. A movement that

that success, organizers are busy lining up

began with murals cropping up in major

new locations and a new line-up of artists,

metropolitan areas is now spreading to smaller

who will add another wave of murals — not just

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“Jake and I are working with artists to infuse the Tampa scene with muralists from around the world.

This movement takes buildings and makes them prettier,” said Cassie Greatens. “The process involves more than finding an ideal site and surface. The accomplished artist selected to paint that space has to have a suitable vision and voice to ensure their work is timeless and everlasting,” she explained.

Tristan Eaton was commissioned to create a mural commemorating the 60-year anniversary of Bern’s Steak House. Among Eaton’s achievements are a permanent collection at the New York

Museum of Modern Art and a growing list of global destinations hosting his murals.

“Tristan takes street murals to another level,” said Cassie.

“Bern’s wall is a prime wall. The mural tells a story about an iconic family in Tampa who has helped to put Tampa on the map. It was the best wall for Tristan.”

Murals, not to be confused with graffiti, are becoming a popular platform for renowned, professional artists whose works are coveted by private collectors and featured at world class museums.

John Collins, executive director of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance,

has an increase in businesses interested in partnering with artists for this year’s SHINE event, as well as inquiries about muralists. The arts alliance web site now includes a dedicated directory of muralists. The listing includes local artists instrumental in organizing SHINE, Tes One, Bask and Pale Horse, among others.

“We now have 50 murals in St. Petersburg and that number is growing,” Collins said. “What we hope happens with the mural movement is that we find ways for local and international artists to collaborate. What we see happening is that neighborhoods where there are murals, take more pride in their communities.”

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Shine was a mural education project coordinated by artists Chad Mize, James Oleson, Derek Donnelly and students

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Among the esteemed artists featured at the 2015 SHINE festival were: • Michael Vasquez, a St. Petersburg native, now based in Miami, whose works have been shown in galleries around the world, including a recent exhibit at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. • 123Klan, a French graffiti crew who have dominated the street art scene for more than 20 years. Now living in Montreal, Canada, the husband and wife known for bold character design and iconography, have attracted clients such as Sony to Scion to KidRobot.

• Ya La’Ford is a professor, visual painter, installation artist and muralist with an MFA from The Art Institute of Boston and a Juris Doctor law degree from the University of Florida. With studios in Tampa Bay and New York, her work can be seen across the country from the Boston Public Library to the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum.

“Locally, the mural movement is still a work in progress, but we are excited to see what Tampa does with this movement and how far it goes with it,” Cassie added. M

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Anise Global Gastrobar Anise Global Gastrobar has grown to become the jewel of downtown Tampa. Known for its expertly crafted cocktails and flavor packed dining menu, the stylish yet comfortable restaurant is where the locals go to entertain their friends and family. Their active participation in numerous charity organizations and local causes showcases their love and gratitude for the community that has embraced them.

First started by four seasoned hospitality industry friends, Anise soon grew into an encouraging environment that would showcase the next generation of emerging talent. Accolades from renown critics and respected publications have been given to staff members behind the bar and in the kitchen. The front of the house is managed by teammates who actively support their peers, at work and in their personal lives as well. The Anise Family understands that unity, dedication and good humor help set the stage for success.

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777 N. Ashley Drive | Tampa, FL 33602 813.225.4272 | www.aniseglobal.com

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Ava. Inspirato Italiano.

Inspired Italian dining abounds inside Ava located in the heart of South Tampa. Local restauranteur, Michael Stewart teamed with Major League Baseball Manager, Joe Maddon to open Ava, a casual, contemporary Italian eatery.

The large, covered outdoor seating is ideal for dining al fresco. The heart of the kitchen is the Italian oven that was purchased in Italy and serves up some of the best wood fired pizzas around, including the two types of mushrooms Fungi – and spicy La Bestia.

Executive Chefs Hernandez and Ward are responsible for the delightful dishes coming out of the kitchen including fresh, handmade pastas, wood grilled fish, lamb and steaks.

Open for Dinner: 7 days a week, open at 5:00 PM; Lunch: Mon to Fri, open at 11:30 AM; Brunch: Sat/Sun, open at 10:30 AM. Check out Michael’s new restaurant – LURE Restaurant in St Pete. Visit www.thelurestpete.com.

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718 S. Howard Avenue | Tampa, FL 33606 813.512.3030 | www.avatampa.com

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Souzou Fusion Souzou is an award-winning, unique concept that artfully fuses the best of Asian cuisine with an unparalleled dining experience. We offer fresh, authentic Asian cuisine, and feature a premium sake selection, imported from Japan. The menu incorporates culinary components from China, Japan and Thailand, along with a full sushi bar and handcrafted cocktails to complement the authentic Asian cuisine.

The contemporary and spacious interior, coupled with artistic culinary vision is designed to define the St. Petersburg modern dining experience. Enjoy a glass of wine at our beautiful bar, sample signature sushi at our sushi bar, sit in the dining room, conduct a business meeting or special event in our private dining room, or gather at the communal table for a night shared with friends and strangers.

For those with a love of variety, Souzou is a destination restaurant with a must-taste fusion philosophy.

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Chef Viet Vo

435 5th Ave. North | Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 727.823.4050 | www.souzoufusion.com

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717 South The award-winning restaurant has been an innovator and staple of the South Tampa dining scene using only the freshest and locally sourced ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner, 717 South serves up delicious wood fired entrees, in-house hand cut steaks, fresh local seafood and a vast selections of appetizers and salads.

Tampa native Michael Stewart is the owner, while 2X Chef of the Year, Chef Robert Masson oversees the kitchen and cooks up delightful and creative dishes with a menu specializing in locally sourced selections of seafood, steaks, hand rolled pastas and award winning desserts. The large menu selection and nightly specials keeps a loyal following. Known for his generosity to the Tampa Bay community, Stewart hosts guest bartender nights and dinners to benefit local charities. The wine list is extensive with nearly 500 bottles and the bar serves up innovative martinis and cocktails. Happy hour daily!

Reservations recommended. Private dining available.

Check out Michael’s new restaurant THE LURE, in St. Pete – www.thelurestpete.com.

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717 S. Howard Avenue | Tampa, FL 33606 813.250.1661 | www.717south.com

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Piquant Epicure & Cuisine Piquant is a polished casual French-inspired restaurant, but that is not our brand. The Piquant brand has its roots in why it was created in the first place — a genuine love of food and an eagerness to share distinctive tastes and textures. Chef Rosana and Chef Castro share a dedication to providing a culinary experience that is equal parts exciting and inviting. Our name only hints at what you will encounter — the lively, the stimulating, the interesting, and, of course, the flavorful. We aim to be a restaurant worth remembering and a brand you will never forget.

Look for our brand to expand and grow this year in the Tampa Bay area.

An intense appreciation and a profound understanding of all things food guides us. It unites, inspires and allows us to create an infinite amount of special meals and moments. We share this passion with our guests and bring these delicious experiences to them every day.

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Chef Rosana and Chef Castro

1633 W. Snow Ave. |Tampa, FL 33606 813.251.1777 | www.piquanthydepark.com

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IL Ritorno Owners David and Erica Benstock have perfected their home-grown concept of "modern" Italian cuisine while staying true to the classic flavors and techniques found in authentic Italian dishes. You won’t find heavy cream sauces or meatballs here. The menu is a flawless blend of Chef David’s culinary background, representing stints cooking in Italy, New York, Miami, Colorado and Tampa.

IL Ritorno literally translates to, “The Return,” and symbolizes the couple’s homecoming. A native to St. Petersburg, Chef David and his wife Erica have made it their mission to keep St. Petersburg local, with emphasis on serving the freshest locally-sourced ingredients, from produce to craft beer.

The rustic Italian eatery has received multiple accolades, including “7th Best Restaurant in Tampa Bay,” and #1 in the Italian category in the Tampa Bay Times. For the adventurous foodie, try the Chef’s Tasting Menu, complete with wine pairings for a gastronomic experience unlike any other.

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SPA OCEANA Find your bliss at Spa Oceana. Located at the iconic Loews Don CeSar Hotel, Spa Oceana offers countless ways to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit through signature treatments, express services, massages, facials, body wraps, a full service salon, and retail collection. Every relaxing journey begins in the Whisper Lounge where guests are introduced to a feeling of balance and serenity.

A spa service is just the beginning of an experience at Spa Oceana. After the spa, the journey continues on the peaceful rooftop terrace where guests enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and stunning St. Pete Beach sunsets. Be sure to inquire about Spa Oceana’s Spa Days, Bridal services, and treatments for the “Gatsby Guy.”

At Loews Don CeSar Hotel 3400 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 727.363.5029 | www.loewshotels.com

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SPA SUDEVA FOR TOTAL RELAXATION Spa Sudeva is a Day Spa where the East meets West and the old meets new. A place where you can embrace a more natural way of being.

Enter Spa Sudeva and be transported to the Far East with the scent of lemongrass and lavender. Be enveloped by the rich textures, colors and fabrics of their relaxation lounge and treatment rooms.

Allow Spa Sudeva to take you on a journey by engaging every sense.

Spa Sudeva offers spa services that are far beyond the ordinary like Holistic Skincare, Thai Massage, Traditional Massage, Reiki, Spiritual Guidance and Nutritional Counseling. Above just providing spa treatments, the highly trained staff will equip you with valuable tools to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing.

2406 S. MacDill Ave. | Tampa, FL 33629 813.837.4300 | www.SpaSudeva.com

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE DAY SPA ...

Welcome to Glow Couture Day Spa. Glow resides in a beautifully preserved 1920s bungalow, nestled among the finest in the hip Palma Ceia Design District.

Unlike your average day spa, Glow prides itself on providing our clients with the newest, results oriented, medical grade, natural and organic services available in today’s world of esthetics.

Glow provides a place of luxury that encompasses the best in health and beauty, resulting in an optimal wellness experience to the modern spa-goer. Indulge in a medical grade Vampire Facial, pop into our exclusive state of the art LED bed, followed by one of our “couture” pedicures using fresh and organic herbs and elixirs hand crafted from our organically grown spa garden.

We invite you to take a peek at our global luxury boutique, or to sit and relax as you sip on a glass of champagne, or one of our hand crafted chai lattes all while letting the worries of the world lay to rest, if only for a moment. Come join us, and get GLOWing and experience “Spa Couture.”

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3105 W. Barcelona Ave. | Tampa, FL 33629 813.832.8000 | www.glowdayspatampa.com

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Complimentary MRI Review.

Do you have a recent MRI? The BioSpine Institute will review it for you.

At the BioSpine Institute we have reviewed literally thousands of MRI’s, and we are happy to offer an MRI REVIEW to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for our minimally invasive treatment.

BioSpine Institute 4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 400 | Tampa, FL 33611 813-443-2108 | www.biospine.com

Transform Your Body, Change Your LIFE

Comprehensive, Advanced, And Personalized Surgical Care.

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Dr. Larry Williams and Dr. Mindi Giglio offer comprehensive advanced surgical techniques, coupled with personalized, friendly care in their St. Petersburg practice. Together, they treat a wide spectrum of general surgical issues including hernias, gallbladder disease, wounds and colon and breast cancer, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Williams also brings to the practice expertise in the vascular surgical field treating aortic aneurysms, carotid artery, peripheral vascular disease, and occlusive disease of the legs.

Looking to get rid of body fat and tone up? Westchase Fit Body Boot Camp has 30 minute sessions that are FUN! Results are GUARANTEED. Get into the best shape of your life starting today!

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Unretouched photos of clinical trial patient taken before and after treatment with KYBELLA®.

Sex: F Age: 35 BMI (before): 20 kg/m2 BMI (after): 19.6 kg/m2 Individual results may vary.

Say goodbye to your double chin with no surgery or downtime thanks to KYBELLA®, an FDA approved injection now available at Pia Esthetics. Botox and Dermal Fillers are also new on our menu of services.

Call now for your free consultation or book online at bypia.com — South Tampa & Westchase locations only.

Pia Day Spa & Body Shop Westchase: 813-854-6424 South Tampa: 813-831-2418 www.bypia.com

The Clear Choice in Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery For over 25 years, Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko has brought world class cosmetic eyelid surgery to South Tampa. In addition, he also specializes in thyroid eye diseases, orbital diseases, tearing problems and dry eye syndrome. Dr. Kwitko has been elected to the “Best Doctors” list by his peers every year since 2003.

Have your cosmetic eyelid surgery performed by South Tampa’s most experienced oculoplastic surgeon. Visit his office on MacDill Avenue today!

Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko 311 MacDill Ave. | Tampa, FL 33609 | 813-877-8665 www.Kwitko.com www.TampaBayMetro.com

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A Legendary Getaway Wisconsin’s Elkhart Lake | By Patricia A. Vorbrich

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ocated in the beautifully, glacially formed hills of Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine area, Elkhart Lake is a 286 acre, 120 foot deep lake. Just 2 1/2 hours north of Chicago, and an hour north of Milwaukee, this charming village of 2 B&Bs and 3 distinctive resorts, welcomes visitors from around the country and the world with its warmth, natural beauty and hospitality.

Elkhart Lake has grown from a summer resort town to a year round destination for couples, families, businesses, groups and wedding parties.

There’s plenty to explore in this quaint town, and easy choices for accommodations with 2 B&Bs: Christi’s Inn and the Jay Lee Inn, and 3 beautiful resorts: The Osthoff Resort, The Siebkens Resort and the Victorian Village Resort. The Osthoff Resort was named in Travel & Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels. With 245 spacious suites, each with a kitchenette, dining, living room, fireplace and private balcony, the accommodations provide plenty of room to feel right at home. The Osthoff is also home to two lakeside restaurants, Otto’s

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and Lola’s on the Lake. Both offer eclectic culinary creations with panoramic views of Elkhart Lake. While there, a visit to the Aspira Spa is a must on your checklist; providing a holistic, organic approach to relaxation. The L’ecole de la Maison cooking school is a unique experience, even open to the public.

Under the instruction of The Osthoff’s Chef, Scott Baker, guests will create French cuisine food to enjoy and learn to make in the custom kitchen.

The Victorian Village resort has new ownership and has undergone an extensive million dollar renovation. From quaint hotel rooms to one, two or three bedroom condos, this lakeside retreat has sandy beachfront right on Elkhart Lake. Looking for a relaxing meal or drink? The picture perfect lakeside Back Porch Bistro offers farm to table meals and what else — some of Wisconsin’s artisan cheeses and sausages. Don’t miss the popular waterfront Barefoot Tiki Bar, serving cocktails, food and live music.

A trip to Wisconsin wouldn’t be complete without a cheese tasting, and Henning’s Cheese is a must stop. Fourth

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Generation family owned, this award winning cheese factory serves up cheddar and colby cheeses, cheese curds and giant cheese wheels of up to 3,000 pounds.

Elkhart Lake is also home to Road America. A four mile road course that is considered by the motorsports community as not only the best in the U.S., but also one of the world’s premier race circuits. Attracting 800,000 visitors a year from every corner of the world, Road America offers over 450 events held annually.

Relaxation is key at Elkhart Lake, with kayaking, boating and a guided pontoon boat ride around the lake on the Elkhart Queen, where visitors will learn the history, legends and lore of the lake.

The pristine quality of Elkhart Lake’s water has soothed the souls of people from far and wide, and keeps them coming back year after year. M For more information, visit: www.ElkhartLake.com, www.osthoff.com, www.vicvill.com, www.henningscheese.com, www.roadamerica.com

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Victorian Village lake view

The L'ecole de la Maison Cooking School

Captain Tom’s Elkhart Queen Tours

Go Kart racing on the legendary Road America Racetrack

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All About the Spirits Dean Hurst, Director of Spirits for Bern’s Steak House & Haven

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ecently celebrating his 16 year anniversary with Bern’s, Dean Hurst, while never actually tending bar, is responsible for ordering all the spirits and training the bartenders.

Hurst has a deep appreciation for the bartenders skill set, while creating a niche within the industry as a Spirits Specialist. Hurst served as the General Manager at SideBern’s, (now Haven) for over 10 years and developed an ability to create cocktails. “I got pretty good at developing craft cocktails,” said Hurst. Now he spends lots of time talking with bartenders to improve the quality of cocktails. “Many bartenders are great at replicating recipes, but actually developing signature cocktails can be daunting,” adds Hurst. He uses the analogy of cook vs. chef. A cook can execute, but a chef drives the creativity of the menu and the kitchen.

In addition, Hurst is involved in spirits acquisition, helping new spirits gain

access to the booming Florida market.

Hurst’s spirit of choice is whiskey and Haven has one of the largest selections around with 570 whiskey selections available. “It’s not about the brand so much, I’m not a whiskey snob, I like a balance of flavors and the whiskey shouldn’t burn,” said Hurst. “A particular favorite is a locally made whiskey from Weeki Wachee – Wild Buck.”

Deeply committed to his craft, Hurst has been involved for four years with Tales of the Cocktail® and the Cocktail Appreciation Program, mentoring young talent. Tales of the Cocktail is an annual cocktail festival event that is held in New Orleans with seminars, tastings, competitions, networking and other events that bring out the industries best and brightest. Hurst bears a tattoo that signifies his involvement with a Kappa symbol in the center of a pineapple and stars for each year.

Pineapple is the ultimate symbol of

hospitality. Hurst has also been heavily involved in Hukilau held in Ft. Lauderdale, June 8 - 12, 2016, to celebrate the Tiki Culture. This year, Hukilau celebrates the 15th Anniversary with many activities including hula lessons, craft cocktail presentations, Polynesian and fire knife dances and more, drawing over 1,500 attendees. M

In true cocktail fashion, Hurst created a signature cocktail, “Stolen Idol.”

1½ oz ¼ oz ½ oz ¼ oz ¾ oz ¾ oz 8 drops

Appleton’s Extra 12yr Smith & Cross Pineapple Juice, unsweetened Fresh Lime Juice Coconut Milk Strong Coffee Syrup (1:1) Bittermens ‘elemakule Tiki Bitters

1. Combine Ingredients and shake with ice 2. Strain into a Hurricane style glass and top with crushed ice (used shaker ice will do) 3. Garnish with an orange slice dusted with fresh grated nutmeg (cocoa nibs were nice, too) Notes: It was a cool, rainy night at a retro spot on the beach. I was making drinks for a small group of Tiki fans with the ‘Bum.’ A mutual friend challenges me to create a drink named after his band, Stolen Idols. I said, “only if you write a song called Jet Pilots in the rain.” I’m still waiting.

Hurst won’t be in attendance at Tales of the Cocktail or Hukilau this year, as he is about to embark on a new adventure, fatherhood, in May. To keep the spirit and fun of the Tiki culture, Hurst designed and built his own Tiki Bar last summer at his home. Using mainly re-purposed wood and materials, Hurst has created his own tropical paradise to relax and escape.

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Coffee Syrup: At home, strong brewed coffee works great and is easy to make. The pour over method gives you the most control with extraction, yielding the best results. Cold brew coffee has a cleaner profile with less bitter notes than hot brewed coffee. It is also much more stable and can last for weeks when properly stored.

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The Noodle Craze

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Ichicoro Ramen | By Ronda M. Parag

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e all remember the ramen noodles that we ate in college for about 25 cents a pack; those noodles offered a great value and filled the hungry belly of students everywhere; but times have changed, and now Ramen and Noodle bars have become so popular and trendy, that Noel Cruz and his team decided the time was right to open Ichicoro Ramen in Seminole Heights almost six months ago. “We had an entire team of six relocate from New York,” said Cruz. “Seminole Heights felt to be the right vibe. I’m friends with other restauranteurs in the area, the neighborhood is good and I felt like it would be accepted.”

True Ramen is a labor of love with creating the broth that can take up to 20 hours to complete. “With the exception of the noodles, everything is made onsite and from scratch,” said Cruz. “Our noodles are a custom recipe made by Sun Noodle, and we source as much locally as possible and

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that is indigenous to the area.”

“Ramen is identifiable to nearly everyone,” said Cruz. “It’s been a learning curve for the broth and accompaniments.

Noodles are number one, but the broth is of equal importance. Everything else enhances the dish.” The menu offers about five broths on the lunch and dinner menus. The best seller is the Champon Ramen that is pork/chicken broth, grilled gulf shrimp, chasyu asado (braised pork), ginger tempura, scallion, corn, shiitake, and sesame. The Shoyu Ramen is also popular with a chicken broth, chasuya asado (braised pork), ajitama (seasoned egg), menma (bamboo shoots), scallion, and nori. The open concept kitchen allows diners to view the activity in the kitchen with a full team of five people on the line. “We have a grill that allows us to add a smokey element to the pork and we char-grill the vegetables,” said Cruz.

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in the bar from 4 - 5 pm. For dinner, the Pork Steam Bun and the Smoked Brisket Steam Bun are perfect to share as each are served with 2 buns. “Right now, Ichicoro is the only one pushing the diversity in Ramen,” said Cruz. “We are trying to get more focused and just have fun.”

The interior of the restaurant is sophisticated, yet casual with a lot of design elements. The bar offers a perfect perch to grab a drink while waiting for a table. “We did put a lot of thought into the bar menu,” said Cruz. “It’s small, but mighty.”

No reservations accepted, but by using the DineTime app, diners can hold a spot in line and receive a text message when a table is ready. M Ichicoro Ramen 5229 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33603 813-517-9989 www.ichicoroya.com

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Anise Global Gastrobar Anise Global Gastrobar centers around internationally inspired foods, masterfully crafted cocktails, and carefully curated wines. The restaurant is also involved in a wide range of community outreach initiatives and annual events. Anise is located in the heart of Downtown Tampa just across from Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

777 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 813.225.4272 | www.aniseglobal.com

Roux Roux is Creole Nouvelle. The comfort of classic flavors like Crawfish Étouffée, smoky chargrilled oysters or seafood gumbo mix effortlessly with fresh takes on NOLA traditions. Stunning marble bar. Classic cocktails. Romantic ambiance. Named one of the Top Tampa Bay restaurants by local food critics.

4205 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33611 813.443.5255 | www.rouxtampa.com

RumFish Grill Dine on fresh sustainable seafood in the shadow of a massive fish tank built on the TV show, “Tanked.” Drink at two great bars, 14’ sports screen inside, live music nightly on the deck and shop from the largest selection of Guy Harvey merchandise.

6000 Gulf Boulevard., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 844.786.3474 | www.RumFishGrill.com

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Pushing Culinary Boundaries The Mill in St. Pete

By Ronda M. Parag

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he dining scene in downtown St. Petersburg is exploding and the timing is right for the culinary movement.

“With the addition of great new restaurants, we are starting to see the revolution take place,” said Managing Partner, Ted Dorsey of The Mill. “It’s partially due to the unique arts movement that is taking place. People are beginning to seek out restaurants that push the boundaries.”

Chef Dorsey says the menu at The Mill has a well-balanced “Rustic Americana” feel. “It’s a combination of my southern roots, as well as, my classic French training,” said Dorsey. “We try to allow the food to be the star by not over manipulating the product. Cooking for me comes from the heart, with love.”

Cheese and charcuterie can be a meal in itself and the options at The Mill are quite unique. “We wanted to do cheese and charcuterie a little bit different,” said Dorsey. “We wanted to incorporate

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seafood, as well as, proteins. What sets us apart, from others, is we make all of our charcuterie in-house from our lamb bacon, duck bacon, octopus bacon, smoked salmon, pickled shrimp, lengua rillettes and foie gras torchon. Then, we pair those with amazing cheeses and our signature marmalade, mustardo and rye whiskey mustard.”

Open for lunch and dinner, The Mill has a few menu items that are diners’ favorites. “Our watermelon bruschetta, sweet pea hummus, lamb shank pot pie and wild boar ribs, are a few of the most popular,” said Dorsey. The menu rotates seasonally, with the best sourced local and regional products, and May 1 will see a new menu change.

Chef Ted Dorsey has a stellar culinary background having graduated from Le Cordon Blue and worked with award winning chefs such as Marty Blitz and Bryce Wittlesy. Dorsey also worked on Tampa

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concepts Ciro’s Speakeasy & Supper Club, and Boca Kitchen Bar and Market. He was also responsible for opening and creating the menus and supervising all dining and bar operations, at The Castile Restaurant inside Hotel Zamora.

The drink and bar menu offers twists on classic style cocktails. Dorsey says that Gin will be a hot spirit for summer, along with a resurgence of Rum and sipping rums. “For spring and summer we will be featuring more tiki like cocktails like the classic Zombie, with more than one style of Rum in one cocktail,” said Dorsey.

“We will also see an increase in lighter wines such as Rosé, and crisper whites that pair well with the sweet summer heat of Tampa Bay.” M 200 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727.317.3930 www.themilldtsp.com

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Philippe Park is a 122-acre Pinellas County park located in Safety Harbor. The park is shaded by large oaks and offers views of Old Tampa Bay along one mile of shoreline. The park is named after Count Odet Philippe who is credited with introducing grapefruit to the state of Florida in 1823; the existing park property was part of the original Philippe plantation. M

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