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MetroLife 8 The Publisher’s Notes

10 Arts

Dalí/Duchamp Exhibition

12 People

Dr. James St. Louis

14 Events

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Gasparilla Music Festival Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

16 Spotlights

Events, Business & Promotions

22 Scene

The Bay Area Social Scene

24 Metro Sponsored Events

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24 Rooftop Eve 26 Children Across Borders Cricket Cup

MetroHome 50 Home Tour

The Look of Love: Building and designing a family’s dream home

58 Hot Property

Magical Mistic Point Open Bay Home in Ballast Point

60 Home Trends

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Color of the Year: Ultra Violet

MetroGuide 74 Showcase

The Elegant Wedding Showcase Returns

76 Getaways

Aruba – One Happy Island for Romance

78 Weekender

Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront

80 Foodie

82 Latitude

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Heart Matters Increasing awareness of heart disease and stroke with the American Heart Association

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Purple Reign Stylish products inspired by the color of the year, Ultra Violet COMPILED BY METRO STAFF

Tampa Bay METRO’s Real Estate Snapshot Four Price Points in Four Bay Area Markets

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Unique Sightings Around Tampa Bay

Special Sections 33 Doctors of Distinction

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The Rez Grill at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Professional Profiles of Area Physicians

40 Summer Camp Guide

A Variety of Camps For Summer Fun

61 Faces of METRO Tampa Bay

Celebrating Powerful People in Tampa Bay

75 Health + Beauty Guide

Discover The Latest Trends And Products

Publisher’s Notes Passionate Hearts.

We are once again honored to partner with the American Heart Association, to photograph some wonderful Community Leaders with Heart that work tirelessly to raise awareness and funds to fight heart disease and help the mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The spring brings so many outdoor activities. Art, music and film lovers will not be disappointed with the upcoming Gasparilla Festival of the Arts (March 3-4), Gasparilla Music Festival (March 10-11), and the Gasparilla Film Festival (March 20-25). Make sure to get your tickets to support these local artists and musicians.

In St. Petersburg, three time Indianapolis 500 winner, Helios Castroneves will serve as Grand Marshal at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (March 9-11).

In METRO People, we feature Dr. James St. Louis, who shares his passion of surfing and love of the outdoors, despite his hard work and long hours as an international spine surgeon.

The Pantone Color of the Year – Ultra Violet is seen in fashion, accessories and home décor. METRO has found some must-haves from a new purple Jeep, to the latest wearable styles in the feature, Purple Reign.

We’ve also taken a look at local real estate, in an overview snapshot of price points in four different areas in Tampa Bay. In METROHome Tour, we feature the gorgeous home of Benjamin and Nadia Heldfond. The home was built by Bayfair Custom Builders and the interior was designed by Crespo Design Group, who managed to create the family’s dream home.

Be sure to head out to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to try The Rez Grill. The southern comfort food menu with a twist and hand-crafted cocktails will not disappoint.

It is always a good time to plan a vacation and we’ve recently visited the One Happy Island of Aruba and historic Savannah, Georgia.

Enjoy,

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 Michael Blitch Susan Carness

Ali Darvish Michael Dupre LeShaye Maddex Amy Pezzicara

President / CEO Stephen Parag II Vice President / CFO Patricia Vorbrich

Stephen Parag II Publisher/ Editor-in-Chief

Upcoming Metro Sponsored Events: Feb. 24 March 4 March 11 March 23 March 23 April 14 April 21

7th Annual Charity Polo Classic | www.charitypoloclassic.com Hollywood Nights | www.TampaTheatre.org Elegant Wedding Showcase | www.tampabaywed.com Easter Seals’ A Pair to Remember | www.APairToRemember.com Humane Society’s Bark in the Park | www.BarkInTheParkTampa.com Pride & Passion | www.PridePassionArt.org or www.TampaMuseum.org The 60th Annual 2018 Heart Ball | www.TampaBayHeartBall.Heart.org

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METROLife Art

Dalí and Duchamp Friendship and Mutual Influences The latest exhibition, Dalí/Duchamp, at the Dalí Museum, explores the relationship of two great friends, father of Surrealism, Salvador Dalí and the father of conceptual art, Marcel Duchamp. These two artists broke new artistic ground through a lifelong friendship and surprising mutual influences, while having completely different personality profiles. Dalí was a self-proclaimed genius and a defender of traditional paintings, while Duchamp believed the idea of art is more important than the completed artwork. Duchamp is famous for creating the first “readymade,” an everyday object presented as a work of art. While gaining popularity for his painting, Duchamp made the decision to stop painting. Duchamp refused to make a living as an artist and dedicated himself to playing chess. “Each artist fell out of love with painting — Dalí only temporary, and Duchamp forever,” said Curator Dawn Ades.

“Art is about getting to experience life,” said Dr. Hank Hines, Dalí Museum’s Executive Director. “Both artists reveal ideas in the most efficient ways, due to their skills.” Both artists thought the idea of an artwork was of prime importance. In the groundbreaking exhibition, more than 50 works showcase the correspondence and collaborations between the two artists. There is a shared human dimension and both artists’ works showcase their panache for fun and games. The artists were great supporters of each other and admired each other immensely since the 1930s.

Both artists believed that human beings need to connect through art. Many of the pieces in the exhibit highlight Dalí and Duchamp’s world of shared ideas and interests including humor, skepticism,

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Salvador Dalí, Apparition of Face and Fruit Dish on a Beach, 1938, oil on canvas.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT. The Ella Gallup Sumner and Mary Catlin Sumner Collection Fund. Photo: © Wadsworth Atheneum Photography: Allen Phillips / Wadsworth Atheneum / © 2018 Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Artists Rights Society

Marcel Duchamp, The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (La mariée mise à nu par ses célibataires, même) known as The Large Glass, 1915–23 (1991–92 edition), oil and lead on glass, wooden frame.

Moderna Museet, Stockholm Photo © Moderna Museet, Stockholm. Photography: Albin Dahlström / © Association Marcel Duchamp / ADAGP, Paris / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York 2018

eroticism, language, optics and games.

The exhibit also showcases some of Dalí’s most acclaimed paintings and sculptures, including three paintings never before seen at The Dalí Museum – Christ of Saint John of the Cross (c. 1951), Apparition of Face and Fruit Dish on a Beach (1938) and Two pieces of bread expressing the sentiment of love (1940).

Dalí/Duchamp will be on exhibition through May 27, 2018 at the Dalí Museum located in downtown St. Petersburg. For more information and museum hours, visit www.TheDali.org or call 727.823.3767.

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Balancing A Busy Career With An Adventurous Outdoor Lifestyle Dr. James St. Louis

James St. Louis, D.O. of Physician Partners of America at ease on Belleair Beach.

Photo: Mike Dupre

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Tampa Bay is a top destination for those who enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle. With the promise of year round sunshine and the best beaches in the world, it’s easy to see how we continue to attract top experts in their fields.

Dr. James St. Louis is an internationally known minimally invasive spine surgeon, who could live anywhere in the world. Known to thousands of patients from around the globe, he was the surgical founder of Laser Spine Institute. In January, he joined Physician Partners of America in Tampa, Florida.

When he’s not in the PPOA office performing procedures, the Belleair resident describes himself as an outdoor guy, turning his six children on to active vacations. Last summer, he and his son trained with Laird Hamilton, considered the world’s best wave surfer and paddle board expert.

But water sports are only the beginning. Born in Norway, a tiny town in northern Michigan, he grew up on ski slopes and hiking trails. “I’ve always felt alive in the outdoors,” St. Louis says. As a college athlete at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, and during his long military career, St. Louis says, ”I learned to love hunting during my career in the U.S. Army,” while his many worldwide adventures continued.

And new adventures are just beginning, professionally speaking, as he joins one of the state’s fastest-growing healthcare companies.

Plug In, Take Off. The All-New Panamera E-Hybrid.

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METROLife Events

Rockin’ and Rollin’ in Tampa Bay

Music pulses on Tampa’s Riverwalk, while engines roar on the streets of St. Pete

The 7th Annual Gasparilla Music Festival Music lovers will be thrilled with the lineup of over 40 bands with five stages, set along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa on March 10 - 11 for the Gasparilla Music Festival. Headliners include The Roots and Father John Misty.

Since the festival began in 2011, it has grown into a two day event, celebrating

the eclectic assortment of music designed to inspire and entertain. The festival offers local food vendors, activities for families, performances by local artisans, crafters, dancers, drum circles, and much more. Younger kids will enjoy Kids Fest in partnership with the Glazer’s Children’s Museum, where the award-winning

Imagination Movers will perform.

GMF is produced by the Gasparilla Music Foundation and supports music education through its Recycled Tunes program and promotes local musicians.

For more information, visit www.GasparillaMusic.com.

Tickets may be purchased at www.gmtickets.com.

14th Annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg The streets of St. Petersburg will be filled with the sounds of racing and the roar of the engines, at the 2018 Firestone Grand Prix during March 9-11. The race will once again be the opening race of the Verizon IndyCar Series. This year, the St. Petersburg circuit will debut a new, sleeker Indy car aerodynamic body kit into the competition.

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St. Pete local and winner of the 2017 Firestone Grand Prix, Sebastien Bourdais will be among the drivers competing in the race.

Serving as the Grand Marshal this year is three-time Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg winner, Helio Castroneves.

“Our fans will no doubt give him a great reception as he returns to the race

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track where he sets the standard for success,” said Kim Green, co-owner, chairman and CEO of Green Savoree Racing Promotions, organizers of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

For more information and tickets, visit wwwgpstpete.com.

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Colorful, Bold and Creative With a flair for fashion and love of art, Compass Land & Title owners and founders, Phil and Valerie Yost, designed the new St. Petersburg office together.

Rather than a stuffy and conservative law office feel, the Yost’s inspiration was to create a gallery experience with local artists and make the space interesting.

Compass Land & Title recently celebrated their colorful new 4,000 square foot office in downtown St. Petersburg, located on Central Avenue on the 4th Floor of the First Central Tower, with a ribbon cutting and celebration with champagne and bites by Il Ritorno and ASIE Pan-Asian, for clients and friends. Chamber of Commerce President Chris Steinocher welcomed the guests and cut the ribbon.

A colorful installation of glass art by Zen Glass adorns the entry way as a greeting to clients. Inspired by Chihuly’s work at the Morean Arts Center, the artists at Zen Glass created a reef as a focal point at the entrance. On the adjacent wall is a surf board created by Greg Noll, a pioneer of surfing who surfed on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. It is said that he rode what many believe to be the largest wave surfed in December, 1969. “I surfed when I was younger and now a hobbyist,” says Yost. “It’s how I stay in touch with my youth.”

The walls are painted with bright colors of yellow, green and pink. The break room has a mural of flamingos. “It’s a shout out to the heritage and colorful birds at Sunken Gardens,” said Phil Yost.

Large metal letters spelling out Compass adorns another wall next to the reception desk. The back-lit panel in the conference room was salvaged from the now-closed Z-Grille restaurant, and a vinyl octopus is etched on the glass.

Yost says that one of the biggest purchases anyone will ever make is the purchase of a home and he wanted to create a WOW experience for his clients.

“Plus, it is an excuse to collect more art,” Phil says with a laugh.

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Made in Tampa: Selections from the Permanent Collection, from the 1970s to Now Made in Tampa features Tampa-themed works by Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, Richard Anuszkiewicz, and others who have worked in the Tampa Bay area at various times in their careers. Taking its name from an important suite of works created by Rauschenberg in the early years of Graphicstudio at the University of South Florida, Made in Tampa aims to underscore the great diversity of artwork inspired by and produced in Tampa over the last several decades. Artists such as Donald Saff, Theo Wujcik, and others who worked closely with more famous

luminaries throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s are also included.

Made in Tampa features some 40 works across many media, including sculpture, painting, and a wide range of prints.

Presenting Sponsor: Fifth Third Bank Sponsored in part by: TMS of South Tampa Made in Tampa will be on view through April 1, 2018.

For more information visit www.TampaMuseum.org.

The Junior League of Tampa Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking The Junior League of Tampa hosted its annual film screening at Cinebistro Hyde Park, featuring the film I Am Still Here in January. Following the screening, Mischa Marcus, Writer & Producer, joined the invited guests for a Q&A session.

The event was part of an awareness campaign by JLT and its community partner organizations, focusing on human trafficking awareness throughout the month of January.

Elizabeth Dunsmoor, Human Trafficking Awareness Chair

Katie Cappy, President, Junior League of Tampa and Lee Lowry, Past President, Junior League of Tampa

The Junior League of Tampa seeks to end human trafficking by spreading awareness throughout the Tampa Bay area.

It is estimated that at any given moment in Florida, there are between

30,000 to 40,000 pre-teen and teenage runaways, a group tremendously vulnerable to trafficking. Florida ranks third in the number of calls received by the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.

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METROLife Spotlight

Student-Centered Learning at St. John’s Episcopal Day School

St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School has made a difference in the lives of thousands of students and their families, since its founding in 1951. As an Episcopal school, the Christian identity guides the school, making the formation of strong values and character in its students one of the most distinctive features of the brand. The standing as the second oldest Episcopal school in Florida, has allowed the school to create a tradition of scholastic excellence that is nearly 70 years old.

Enrolling nearly 600 students with approximately 60 students in each grade, or form, St. John’s includes three age-appropriate campus facilities, each designed to meet the needs of the children. All three of St. John’s campuses are age-appropriate and allow the children to be leaders and mentors as early as age 5.

St. John’s has become known for its student-centered learning, utilizing the best, most up to date technology.

From solving real-life engineering problems, to impacting the online world through thoughtful blogs, to creating augmented reality projects, St. John’s students work together and learn together using technology.

The future will bring even more innovation and advancements for St. John’s. In 2016, the school purchased land adjacent to their middle school on Plant Avenue. A significant renovation and construction project will make the school the newest and most forward-thinking independent school in the area.

For more information visit www.stjohnseagles.org or call 813-600-4348.

Georgette’s 29th Annual Celebrity Fashion Show The sold-out annual event showcased the most trendy fashions and looks of the season from Georgette’s Boutique.

The spectacular runway show and elegant luncheon chaired by Brenda Sproat and Heidi Gonzmart featured musical entertainment, professional dancers, celebrity models, 50/50 raffle drawings and live and silent auctions.

Fox 13’s Kelly Ring served as the emcee.

The Broadway-style show was the

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Co-Chair Brenda Sproat, Georgette Diaz and Co-Chair Dr. Heidi Gonzmart

perfect start to the holiday season, and has grown into one of Tampa Bay’s signature events, attracting more than 700 fashion savvy guests each year.

Proceeds of $160,000 from the event

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will benefit St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital’s newborn resuscitation room.

For more information, visit www.sjhfoundation.org.

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Environmental Activist Provides Inspiration & Empowerment Event co-chairs Becca Tieder and Katie Blaxberg organized keynote speaker, Erin Brockovich who spoke at the Temple B’nais Israel, to inspire and start 2018 right. “We women have our intuition, the power to know when someone is not telling the truth,” said Erin Brockovich. “Pay attention to that, do the research, engage with other community members about the situation, and work on it at the local level. If you are waiting for someone to give you permission, you have it!”

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Celebrating Tedsparilla

Compass Land & Title Celebrates Fourth Friday For the last 12 years, Dr. Jeffrey Tedder has celebrated the Tampa Gasparilla festivities by hosting a Gasparilla Pirate Extravaganza at his home on Bayshore Blvd. Invited guests enjoyed live music

by Scream Machine, open bar and plenty of food, and bleachers to watch the parade. Tedder is an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with offices in St. Petersburg and Tampa.

Visit www.flasportsdoc.com for more information.

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Guests of Compass Land & Title, LLC kicked off Gasparilla weekend with cocktails and live music during their Fourth Friday Tampa Business Professionals Networking Mixer at Franklin Manor, featuring the Sombras Flamencas. Brought to you by Phil Yost of Compass Land & Title, Steve Austin of Guaranteed Rate and Scott Stamatakis of Stamatakis Thalji Bonanno Consumer Rights Lawyers.

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Circle of Red: The 2018 Circle of Red Chair, Penny Vinik hosted a wonderful evening for members to celebrate with other dynamic women, to help fund and find a cure for the No. 1 killer of women – heart disease. Guests enjoyed delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Mama Razzi Foto also provided updated head shots for each guest. | Beach Park Women’s Club 62nd Annual Silver Coffee: Held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bales and chaired by Aly Zamore, guests of the BPWC enjoyed festive food and fashions from

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The Pink Palm. A performance by the students of Academy Prep delighted all the guests.

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Proceeds benefit Academy Prep Center of Tampa & restoration of historic Beach Park clubhouse. | Junior League of Tampa Gasparilla “League of Legends” Party: The JLT headquarters on Davis Islands is the perfect spot to watch the flotilla invasion and get the Gasparilla festivities started on parade day. Catered breakfast and lunch, along with open bar and entertainment for the adults and children, is a fun fundraiser with proceeds to help fund the mission of JLT. | 28th LAMPLighters Silver Coffee: Invited guests attended a beautiful holiday Silver Coffee at the home of John and Tracy Bales, the Ministries Children’s Chorus. Baskets from Neiman Marcus and David Yurman were raffled to support the needs of Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. Coffee, mimosas, hors d’

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oeuvres and desserts were served, while enjoying the sweet sounds of the Metropolitan Ministries Children’s Chorus. Event Co-Chairs were Kelly Varsames and Debbie Trujillo

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and Honorary Chair, Renee Furlong. The Silver Coffee raised over $13,000.

(1) Susan Brennan, Penny Parks (2) Katie Pemble, Stacie Schaible, Kanika Tomalin, Dr. Peggy Crawford (3) Honorable Michele Sisco, Rosemary Anderson, Tara Curry (4) Event chair Aly Zamore, Event Hostess Tracy Bales, Paula Perry, President BPWC (5) Darri Adams, Jan Homans, VIlda Volpi, Laurie Parker (6) Nick Mann, Brooklynn Farmer (7) Tanya Egger, Laura Byrne, Shannon Tompkins, Carrie Mueller (8) Stephanie Wiendl, Nicole Hubbard, Jen Carlstedt, Stacy Carlson, Danielle Post, Tanya Egger (9) Co-chairperson Kelly Varsames, Honorary Chairperson Renee Furlong, LAMPLighters President Anne Carney, Co-chairperson Debbie Trujillo (10) DeDe Grundel, Linda Mills, Crystal Whitescarver (11) Kate Wilson, Nancy Leach (12) Lois Yost, Victoria Betz Yost

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Rooftop Eve 2018 When: Sunday, December 31, 2017 Where: Ft. Brooke Parking Garage Rooftop – Downtown Tampa

All That Glitters Is Gold was the theme of Tampa’s Premier New Year’s Eve Party presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds. Guests rang in 2018 at the festive event that was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Tampa, with proceeds benefitting the DeBartolo Family Foundation. The balmy temperatures allowed for guests to enjoy the brilliant fireworks seen from the roof top and the stunning views of the Tampa skyline. DJ Papi and Phase5 Band kept the guests on the dance floor and celebrating throughout the night. Mini-Doughnut Factory provided sweet treats throughout the evening, while the champagne flowed served by the shirtless and buff champagne men.

Photography: Michael Blitch Photography; www.michaelblitchphotography.com

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METROLife Sponsored Event

2018 Children Across Borders Cricket Cup When: January 21, 2018 Where: George M. Steinbrenner Field The 2018 CAB Cricket Cup, hosted

by Children Across Borders founders Vivek and Sharmila Seth, was an afternoon of fun and games.

The fundraiser was advertised as “An Afternoon of Cricket and Family Fun” to the local non-profit’s supporters in the Tampa Bay area. Ladies were encouraged to wear all white and hats, while men and children were to wear all-white sporting attire.

Amid the professional cricket league’s instruction to those unfamiliar with the classic English sport, gourmet British/Indian cuisine and specialty cocktails were served to the nearly 150 patrons in a room of tables, adorned with vintage teapots full of orange and green flowers.

A silent auction table filled with fabulous prizes and priceless experiences, excited the Tampa crowd dressed in all white ensembles, along with the hopes of winning the 50/50 raffle cash prize; both of which counted for thousands of dollars raised for the Tampa-based non-profit.

The 2018 CAB Cricket Cup is one of two major fundraisers Children Across Borders hosts biennially. 2019 will hold the black-tie affair, Bollywood Nights, at the Tampa Museum of Art. To learn more about Children Across Borders and CAB’s beneficiary organizations, please visit www.childrenacrossborders.org.

Donations can be made at www.childrenacrossborders.org/donate.

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The American Heart Association’s Executive Leadership Teams work throughout the year to advance the Association’s mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. This group of community leaders raises funds for the Association, champions community health advancements like CPR trainings and blood pressure education, and supports policy around initiatives like healthy vending, which provides better food and beverage options in public vending machines.

FRONT ROW (left to right): Dr. Monesha Gupta, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital; Jeanne Tate, Jeanne T Tate P.A., Artemis Emslie, myMatrixx; Dr. Marguerite Crawford, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital; Kim Anstett, Nielsen; Renee Vaughn, Williams Consulting Group; Linda Simmons, R.R. Simmons; Beth Walters, Jabil. MIDDLE ROW (left to right): Bruce Bergherm, Florida Hospital West Florida Region; Melanie Russo, Bayfront Health; Dia Nichols, HCA West Florida; Ronda Parag, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine; John Couris, Tampa General Hospital; John McLain, Bayfront Health; Dr. Kevin Sneed, University of

South Florida; Kathleen Shanahan, Ground Works Solutions, Inc.; Brian Auld, Tampa Bay Rays; Miriam Ocejo, HCA West Florida.

BACK ROW (left to right): Bill Muir, Community Leader; Mike Fitzharris, HSN; Chuck Sykes, SYKES; Brett Couch, Regions Bank; Tash Elwyn, Raymond James; Jeff Eakins, Hillsborough County Public Schools; Paul Reilly, Raymond James; Trey Traviesa, Fort Brooke Merchant Partners. NOT PICTURED: Lee Arnold, Colliers International Florida; Bill Edwards, The Edwards Group; Tommy Inzina, BayCare Health Systems; Katie Pemble, Baldwin Pemble Advisors, Inc.; Stacie Schaible, WFLA News Channel 8.

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The American Heart Association Celebrates 60 Years of Progress in Tampa Bay

Todd and Karen Wanek

Ken and Jenny Jones

The 2018 American Heart Association Tampa Bay Heart Ball chaired by Todd and Karen Wanek of Ashley HomeStore, and Ken and Jenny Jones of Third Lake Capital – marks the community’s 60th annual gala.

The Heart Ball is known for combining fun and philanthropy for a matchless night that raises funds to support the American Heart Association’s mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

“Most Americans have been impacted by heart disease or stroke in some way – including my own family.

My goal as co-chair of the Heart Ball is to help the American Heart Association – locally, regionally and nationally – further invest in meritorious research with the hopes that one day we can beat heart disease,” said Todd Wanek.

While guests at this year’s Heart Ball can look forward to a special video that paints a picture of what the future would look like without heart disease, it will also be a time to reflect on how far we’ve come in eradicating the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of Americans.

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“The American Heart Association was founded in 1924 and is approaching its 95th birthday but here in Tampa Bay, we’re proud to support 60 years of Heart Ball – a legacy I’m honored to be a part of. It’s astounding to see, through events like Heart Ball, how much change we can make through funding research and educational programs,” said Ken Jones.

For those wondering what 60 years of change looks like, here is a glimpse: 2017: The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology redefine high blood pressure for the first time in 14 years. High blood pressure is now considered any measurement at or above 130 systolic or 80 diastolic. These guidelines serve to help with detection, prevention, management and treatment of high blood pressure.

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2008: The AHA releases a statement about Hands-Only CPR, saying that bystanders who witness the collapse of an adult should dial 9-1-1 and provide high-quality chest compressions by pushing hard and fast in the middle of the victim’s chest. This is a departure from traditional CPR that requires rescue breaths.

2004: Go Red For Women – a national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women – begins.

Go Red provides the education, awareness and tools women need to prevent cardiovascular diseases and live a heart-healthy life.

1997: The association’s Stroke Division forms. The next year, it’s renamed the American Stroke Association and begins work raising awareness, and striving to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

1985: AHA-funded researchers Drs. Joseph Goldstein

and Michael Brown are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their research on how cholesterol enters cells, helping us understand how to control cholesterol levels.

1970: The AHA runs its first public education campaign on early warning signs of heart attack, spreading lifesaving messages to help people pay attention and take action.

1966: A project funded by the AHA leads to a technique to correct septal defects in newborns, showing that major heart procedures can be performed with a catheter.

1958: Radioactive potassium and rubidium are used to measure regional blood flow in research led

by Dr. Lewis Sapirstein and supported by the AHA. The findings help advance knowledge of blood flow throughout the entire circulatory system.

For more information about the Heart Ball, please contact Stephanie Watts: Stephanie.Watts@heart.org or 727.563.8066.

Your heart deserves the best, and you can find it all in one place.

We continue to expand our cardiovascular services at Northside Hospital. We brought the life-saving cardiac care option of TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) to St. Petersburg.

In order to provide the residents of St. Petersburg the very best in cardiac care, we have expanded The Structural Heart Program at Northside Hospital and have grown The Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic.

At Northside Hospital we have a specialized heart team dedicated to providing immediate and individualized treatment options for each patient’s needs, giving direct access to the comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services at Northside Hospital. Northside Hospital is uniquely-equipped for patients to conveniently complete all testing and advanced cardiovascular imaging under one roof.

To learn more about The Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic and The Structural Heart Program at Northside Hospital, please call 888-598-9586.

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Jeff Vinik Chairs 25th Annual Tampa Bay Heart Walk Just one year after the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated its 25th anniversary, the American Heart Association Tampa Bay will celebrate 25 years of Heart Walk; and Lightning owner Jeff Vinik is leading the way as chairman.

“At the Tampa Bay Lightning, we put a lot of value into heart health and wellness.

We feel connected to the American Heart Association’s work, and I look forward to contributing to the culture of health the association is building in Tampa Bay,” Vinik said.

The Heart Walk raises critical funds for research, education, community programs and advocacy. For the past two years, nearly 30,000 community members have attended the walk to champion their health, honor loved ones lost, celebrate life, and raise awareness for heart disease and stroke.

Heart disease and stroke have impacted several of the Lightning family members, and the Heart Walk became personal for the

Jeff and Penny Vinik

Tampa Bay Lightning in 2012 when General Manager Steve Yzerman served as the event chair. Since then, the Lightning have raised nearly $300,000 for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk and Vinik looks forward to a successful 2018.

“The Heart Walk is a tremendous event the Tampa Bay community looks forward

to every year,” Vinik said. “I am honored to champion the event this year and hope to make the 2018 Heart Walk the most successful to date.”

For more information about the Tampa Bay Heart Walk, please call 727-563-8127 or visit www.TampaBayHeartWalk.org.

Founder of Stellar Partners, Inc. Brings Awareness to Women’s Heart Health Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, claim the life of a woman about every 80 seconds, but only 17 percent of

Susan Stackhouse and her husband, Ramon Bosquez

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women consider heart disease or stroke to be the greatest health problem facing Americans today.

The good news is that 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement works to raise awareness about women’s heart health while empowering women to live a healthy life.

In Tampa Bay, Go Red For Women has taken off over the years and grown to impact thousands of women (and men) in the community.

Continuing the momentum of the 2017-2018 Tampa Bay Go Red For Women chairwoman, Linda Simmons, is Susan Stackhouse – founder of Stellar Partners, Inc., one of the country’s leading airport retailers with 40+ stores, spanning the

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country in 10 major U.S. airports.

Go Red encourages women to know their numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index – something Stackhouse is passionate about.

“I’m dedicated to heart health education and helping women learn their risk for heart disease,” said Stackhouse. “Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure, so we must provide women with the resources they need to know, and understand, their numbers and take action to improve their health. I look forward to leading the Go Red campaign and positively impacting the lives of women in our community.”

To learn more about Go Red For Women, visit www.GoRedForWomen.org. To get involved in Tampa Bay, email Aubrey.Oyler@heart.org.

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Doctors of Distinction Profiles of Local Medical Experts And Practices

Doctors of Distinction

GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, M.D. F.A.C.S., F.A.A.O., F.I.C.S., F.I.S.O.D., F.N.O.S.S. Specialties: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery, Thyroid Eye Disease For more than 27 years Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D. has brought world class cosmetic eyelid surgery to the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Kwitko is board certified and fellowship trained in Oculoplastic, orbital, and neuro-ophthalmology.

He is the former chief of surgery at Memorial Hospital and former chief of ophthalmology at St. Joseph’s Hospital as well as a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida.

Dr. Kwitko has lectured extensively in the USA and abroad teaching other ophthalmologists his techniques of cosmetic eyelid surgery and orbital surgery and regularly teaches courses at the prestigious

American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.

Dr. Kwitko was awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology honor award in 2003 and had been elected a “Best Doctor” by his peers every year since 2003.

Dr. Kwitko also specializes in thyroid eye disease, tearing problems, dry eye, and reconstructive surgery including eyelid and orbital cancers.

Dr. Kwitko is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, International College of Surgeons, International Society of Orbital Disorders, and the Neuro-ophthalmic

Surgical Society. Dr. Kwitko had been in practice in south Tampa since 1991 and has earned a reputation for solving difficult ocular problems in his area of expertise.

Dr. Kwitko has been married to Paula for 33 years and has 2 sons Michael 30 and Daniel 28. In his spare time Dr. Kwitko enjoys skiing and playing competitive ice hockey and is fortunate enough to be able to play hockey with both his sons. One day he hopefully will be able to play hockey with his grandchildren, but not too soon!

Dr. Kwitko’s office accepts most insurance and will file your insurance for your convenience.

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JAMES ST. LOUIS, D.O. Physician Partners of America Specialties: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon James St. Louis, D.O., is the highly acclaimed, minimally invasive spine surgeon known to thousands of patients around the globe as the surgical founder of Laser Spine Institute. In January 2018, he joined Physician Partners of America (PPOA) in Tampa, Florida. His new partnership with PPOA represents a commitment to the healthcare company’s push into laser-assisted minimally invasive spine procedures in addition to its core practice: interventional pain management.

Dr. St. Louis is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Physician Specialists. After receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse,

he earned his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences Osteopathic Medical School in Kansas City, Mo. After joining the United States Army, he completed a rotating internship at Eisenhower Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Ga., and completed orthopedic residencies at Fort Louis, Wash., and at Kennedy Medical Center in Cherry Hill, N.J. He earned a Meritorious Service Award and Commendation Medal from the Army in 1994. He was appointed by former Gov. Charlie Crist to the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, serving from 2008-2012. He also worked in private practice before founding Laser Spine Institute. Dr. St. Louis is a member of

many medical organizations including the American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Medical Association and American Association of Physician Specialists.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Physician Partners of America (PPOA) is a fast-growing national healthcare company that manages a wide range of medical practices. These include interventional pain management, minimally invasive spinal procedures, orthopedics, psychology, personal injury, Workers’ Compensation, and AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery centers and procedure suites.

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Doctors of Distinction

JEFFREY L. TEDDER, M.D., F.A.C.S. Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist Specialties: Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery Inspired by his love of sports, playing both football and basketball at Wofford College, Dr. Tedder says it was the team doctor, who was an Orthopaedic Surgeon, that provided his desire to become a Orthopaedic Surgeon.

A native of South Carolina, Dr. Tedder received his Bachelor of Science degree from Wofford College and attained his M.D. Degree at the Medical University of South Carolina.

He performed his surgical internship at Cornell University and completed his Orthopaedic residency at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in NYC. Following his residency, Dr. Tedder completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine

and Arthroscopy at the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

In practice in the Tampa Bay area since 1993, Dr. Tedder’s philosophy is to use “21st Century technology, while maintaining the old fashion tradition of the patient/doctor relationship.” While he is an expert in all areas of sports medicine, he focuses on the shoulder and knee, and treats problems with the hips, elbows, foot and ankle, hand and wrist & shoulders.

For convenience, Dr. Tedder is now offering Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy and Stem Cell treatments in both the St. Petersburg and Tampa office locations.

It has become increasingly recognized

medically that PRP and stem cells provide significant regenerative factors in the healing processes of injuries to the human body.

Dr. Tedder is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

He is on the attending staffs of many local hospitals and surgery centers. He is an immediate past member of the Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg General Hospital.

Giving back to the community is important to Dr. Tedder, as he is an annual sponsor of Martini’s for Moffitt and Kids & Kubs, an over 75 year old softball team.

On his rare days off, Dr. Tedder enjoys all sports including golf and is currently studying for his purple belt in Jiu Jitsu.

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Doctors of Distinction

HILARY DALTON, D.M.D., M.S. Dalton Dental

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Drs. Tarantino, Goodman, McCormick, Yeko Specialties: Board Certified­ – Laser Gum Disease Treatment, No Scalpel – No Sutures

Specialties: Infertility, InVitro Fertilization, Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy,

Gum Grafts, Cosmetic Gum Lifts, Adult Invisalign, Cosmetic Smile Rejuvenation.

Tubal and Vasectomy Reversal, Sperm and Oocyte Cryopreservation

Dr. Hilary Dalton is a native of Tampa. She graduated from Tufts University-School of Dental Medicine in Boston with an award in Excellence for Outstanding Leadership and for Extraordinary Clinical Achievement. She continued another 3 years of specialization in periodontology as well as master in science in regeneration at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center. She finished earning a certificate of Excellence from Dr. & Mrs. Kramer scholarship for Excellence.

She is Board-Certified in Periodontics, microsurgery certified, Laser proficiency certified, and invisalign certified. She was voted by her peer dentists for Super Dentist 2006, and received the President’s Bronze Award for her volunteerism that same year.

She was selected by Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2008 for Up & Comers Award, Doctors of Distinction by NCOHF in 2011, and selected as a Clinical Evaluator for the Clinicians Report by Dr. Gordon Christensen’s CR Foundation and voted GOLD Winner Best of South Tampa 2012, SILVER Winner Best of South Tampa 2013, GOLD Winner Best of South Tampa 2014, 2015 Bay Area Best for The Tampa Tribune, Amiga Award 2015 – Tampa Hispanic Heritage Festival, and Semi-Finalist 2015, 2017 and Finalist 2016 Small Business of the Year for Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and 2016 nominated for Inspiring Women in Business

by Tampa Bay Metro.

Dalton Dental has a state-of-the-art facility featuring new treatment rooms with the latest technologies that is better designed to serve the entire Bay area. Dr. Dalton and her amazing team will continue to educate and treat patients on advanced oral health with a relaxed neighborhood ambience.

The Reproductive Medicine Group (RMG) is the Tampa Bay area’s trusted leader in providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of infertility and reproductive endocrine disorders. For more than 30 years, the RMG team has assisted thousands of couples to overcome their infertility and achieve their dream of becoming parents. The group continues to introduce and utilize cutting-edge technologies and scientific advancements in the field of reproductive medicine. The physicians have consistently been chosen as “Best Doctors in America”, and are proud to be named again for this distinction.

RMG’s four office locations provide physician services as well as on-site laboratory and radiology testing. Adjacent to the North Tampa office is RMG’s unique IVF/Surgery Center, which houses two fully certified, anesthesiology staffed operating rooms, a state-of-the art IVF (in vitro fertilization) laboratory, comprehensive endocrine/andrology laboratories, and radiology testing. Advanced procedures include: ICSI, preimplantation embryo genetic testing, fertility preservation, egg freezing, embryo cryopreservation, and donor egg. Advanced laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, tubal reversal and vasectomy reversal are offered at the RMG IVF and Surgery Center.

The Reproductive Medicine Group is Tampa Bay’s exclusive IVF fertility center offering a 100% IVF refund option* and the “Serving Our Veterans” program.

For more information, call 813-914-7304 or visit www.floridafertility.com and www.floridatubalreversal.com. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/reproductivemedicinegroup.

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TOWER RADIOLOGY CENTERS Setting the Standard in Radiology

LARRY WILLIAMS, M.D. AND MINDI GIGLIO, D.O. Tampa Bay Surgical Group

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Specialties: MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Breast Biopsies, X-Ray, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Cardiology

Specialties: General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Breast Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Diagnosis and Surgery, Wound Care

Congratulations to our radiologists, Gregg Baran, MD, FACR; Cliff Davis, MD; Raj Kedar, MD, FACR; Krishna Nallamshetty, MD; Raul Otero, MD, FACR; and Bruce Zwiebel, MD, FACR, FSIR; who continue to be featured in Tampa Bay Metro’s Doctors of Distinction by making the Best Doctors® List year after year.

Tower Radiology Centers are affiliated with the radiologists of Radiology Associates of Florida, PA and Florida Interventional Specialists. Tower’s team of radiologists is comprised of 70 plus board-certified radiologists who sub-specialize in Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal, Cardiac, Thoracic, Nuclear Medicine, Breast Imaging, Vascular Interventional, Neurointerventional, Pediatric, Body and Emergency Radiology. The radiologists also participate in the academic missions of research and teaching by serving as the primary teaching faculty at USF, Radiology.

Tower is excited to see patients now in Pinellas County. The opening of Tower Radiology Center – Oldsmar as of January 2018, marks the first full-service Tower facility in the county. Located on Tampa Road near Forrest Lakes Blvd., this brand new facility offers advanced technologies, such as a high-field wide-bore MRI unit, allowing for a more comfortable patient experience.

Tower is proud to be able to offer patients two new Open MRI options with the latest addition of a new Extremity Open MRI and Weight-Bearing Open MRI. These uniquely advanced modalities provide the patient with a comfortable open-air experience putting claustrophobic patients at ease, while providing a quick, targeted MRI exam.

Tower’s 15 outpatient centers hold accreditations in multiple modalities and also offers a CT Lung Cancer Screening Center and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, all designated by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Tower also utilizes a number of patient safety protocols, decreasing radiation exposure for adults and especially when caring for children. Tower Radiology Centers offer patients the full package of efficiency, reliability, expertise and convenience with the goal to offer the highest possible quality of care.

Dr. Larry Williams and Dr. Mindi Giglio offer comprehensive advanced surgical techniques, coupled with personalized, friendly care in their St. Petersburg practice. Together, they tread 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 and peripheral vascular disease, with emphasis on endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), and stents for occlusive disease of the legs.

Dr. Williams graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Medicine. He went on to his General Surgery residency at University of Illinois and completed his Vascular Surgery training at Northwestern University. He is board certified in General and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Williams is the Medical Director for the Wound Healing Center at St. Anthony’s Hospital and Director of Wound Care at Kindred Hospital.

Dr. Giglio joined Dr. Williams in practice in 2014. After completing medical school at Nova Southeastern University, she went on to General Surgery residency at Largo Medical Center. She served as chief surgical resident from 2013 - 2014.

She serves on the Breast Leadership Committee at St. Anthony’s Hospital.

Dr. Williams and Dr. Giglio operate and care for patients at St. Anthony’s Hospital and Kindred Hospital. They welcome you to their St. Petersburg practice and look forward to becoming trusted partners in your medical care.

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Each week of camp the campers will attend one field trip and visit an off site pool. Before and after care is also available.

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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. PreK3-high school. Camps offered June 11-July 27. Before & aftercare. Bus service. Performing & Visual Arts. Sports.

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Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.

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Tampa Bay Metro’s

Real Estate

Snapshot A REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOT OF FOUR BAY AREA NEIGHBORHOODS Compiled by Ronda M. Parag

Beaches or Burbs, Town or Country, Tampa Bay Metro takes a snapshot of what homebuyers can expect to get for their money, in four Tampa Bay area real estate markets. The four regions of the Bay area that are desirable and offer great quality amenities include Carrollwood / Lutz, South Tampa, Old Northeast / Downtown St. Petersburg and Pinellas Beaches.

Experts agree the real estate market in the Tampa Bay area is hot right now and each of these areas offer their own unique advantages and lifestyle amenities.

According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties combined real estate market sales grew 11 percent in 2017, while listing inventory shrunk by 4 percent.

Bob Glaser, President, and CEO of Smith & Associates Real Estate, said 2017 was a healthy year for the Tampa Bay real estate market, despite low inventory. “We are bullish on the Tampa Bay Real Estate Market in 2018 and beyond,” said Glaser. “Florida’s population continues to grow, and there are no signs of it slowing down in the next few years. I still believe there are great values to be found because we are lagging behind other coastal areas.”

are so desirable. In just a short 15 minute drive, there is an international airport, world class shopping, and three professional sports venues.

All of the convenience comes at a higher in price, as compared to other areas away from the city central, but most would say it’s worth it.

The revitalization in north downtown includes the Heights and the newly opened Armature Works, with dining options and event space.

Downtown Tampa offers numerous apartments and condos and more continue to be built to meet the demand. Popular communities in South Tampa include Bayshore, Davis Islands, Hyde Park, SoHo, Palma Ceia, Culbreath Isles and Port Tampa.

Downtown Tampa and South Tampa

With its proximity to the art museums and waterfront parks, Old Northeast is considered one of St. Pete’s jewels on Tampa Bay. Neighborhoods offer waterfront green space

Surrounded by water and filled with an exciting mix of shoppes and restaurants, it’s easy to see why South Tampa and Downtown

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Carrollwood/Lutz Many families choose to live in Carrollwood for the nice suburban feel and close proximity to downtown areas. The area has a variety of housing types, including single-family homes, townhomes and apartments. Average commute time is 26 minutes and median home cost is $176,500 according to Sperling’s Best Places. The 2016 population in Carrollwood was 34,254, with median age of 41.3 and 52.13 percent are married.

Old Northeast & Downtown St. Petersburg

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in Vinoy Park and Straub Park, brick streets, granite curbs, sidewalks, brick alleys, mature trees and a variety of architectural styles of historic homes. The ONE area has 4,100 households and has some 10,000 residents, according to the Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association. The downtown area offers numerous spots for dining, shopping and fun, with Sundial serving as a focal point with its restaurants and shops, including Locale Market, Sea Salt and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.

Pinellas Beaches It’s what we all move to Florida for, the beautiful sun, sand and surf. Three of Pinellas County beaches have been named #1 in the nation, Clearwater Beach, Fort DeSoto County Park and Caladesi Island State Park. Pinellas County has 588 miles of coastline with 35 miles of beaches. From beach cottages to condominiums to luxurious beachfront mansions, it is easy to see why Pinellas County is the most densely populated county in Florida.

All listings shown are from MLS in the Tampa Bay Area.

Please visit www.realtor.com for the most up to date information on listings shown. While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the publisher is not responsible for any errors or omissions.

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South Tampa

UNDER $300,000

Downtown Tampa

Harbour Island

South Westshore

$300,000

$292,900

Bayshore Boulevard

$263,000

3315 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 2 beds | 1 baths | 898 sq. ft.

4141 Bayshore Blvd Apt 303, Tampa, FL 33611 2 beds | 2 baths | 1,320 sq. ft.

Sean Ready (813) 614-6959 Brokered by: Keller Williams Realty South Tampa (855) 214-3956

Rob Jones with OfferPad Brokerage

Mitchell Eckley with Weichert Realtor

Channelside

Davis Islands

Palma Ceia

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700 S Harbour Island Blvd Unit 404, Tampa, FL 33602 2 beds | 2 baths | 1,245 sq. ft.

$589,900

$600,000

$599,000

528 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 3 beds | 2 baths | 2,174 sq. ft.

3218 W Barcelona St, Tampa, FL 33629 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,556 sq. ft.

Paul DeSantis (855) 370-8600 Brokered by: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty South Tampa

Presented by: Doreen Greco Ide (813) 629-5371 Brokered by: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate New Tampa (813) 977-3500

Presented by: Tracy Truitt Brokered by: RE/MAX ACR Elite Group

Davis Islands

Beach Park

West Shore Yacht Club

UNDER $900,000

449 S 12th St Unit 703, Tampa, FL 33602 2 beds | 2 full, 1 half baths | 1,571 sq. ft.

$899,000

$899.000

$899,000

6113 Yeats Manor Dr, Tampa, FL 33616 4 beds | 3 full, 1 half baths | 3,500 sq. ft.

4016 W Dale Ave, Tampa, FL 33609 4 beds| 3 full, 1 half baths | 3,604 sq. ft.

Presented by: Phyllis Suarez Brokered by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group - Trinity

Presented by: B-G Holmberg Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

Presented by: Jennifer Zales (813) 758-3443 Brokered by: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Tampa Westshore (813) 286-6563

Golfview

Bayshore Beautiful

Belmar Shores

OVER $1,000,000

520 Danube Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 4 beds | 3 full, 1 half baths | 3,188 sq. ft.

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$1,250,000

902 S Ardsley St, Tampa, FL 33629 6 beds | 6 full, 1 half baths | 8,250 sq. ft.

3112 W Kensington Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 5 beds | 4 full , 2 half baths | 3,682 sq. ft.

Presented by: Mary Pond Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

Presented by: Leslie Minder Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

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$2,649,000

4901 W Spring Lake Dr, Tampa, FL 33629 5 beds | 4 full, 1 half baths | 4,994 sq. ft.

Elizabeth Hofmeister with Kingfisher Realty, LLC

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Lutz UNDER $300,000

Carrollwood

Carrollwood

Carrollwood Estates

$299,000

Carrollwood

$294,000

$300,000

11319 Carrollwood Estates Dr., Tampa, FL 33618 4 beds | 3 full, 1 half baths | 2,160 sq. ft.

11509 Areca Rd., Tampa, FL 33618 4 beds | 2 baths | 1,773 sq. ft.

Presented by: Ray Mihara (813) 240-5255 Brokered by: Mihara & Associates, Inc.

Presented by: Rich Guagliardo (813) 244-7424 Brokered by: Keller Williams Realty South Tampa (855) 214-3956

Presented by: Joe Lewkowicz (813) 264-6137 Brokered by: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate North Tampa (813) 962-0631

Lake Magdalene Estates

Lake Magdalene Estates

Carrollwood Village

UNDER $600,000

4505 Old Saybrook Ave., Tampa, FL 33624 3 beds | 2 full, 1 half baths | 1,860 sq. ft.

$599,000

$595,000

$579,000

3106 Moran Rd, Tampa, FL 33618 3 beds | 3 full, 1 half baths | 2,859 sq. ft.

4121 Carrollwood Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33618 4 beds | 2 full, 1 half baths | 3,443 sq. ft.

Presented by: Joe Lewkowicz (813) 264-6137 Brokered by: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate North Tampa (813) 962-0631

Presented by: Rock Scaglione (813) 210-4894 Brokered by: Keller Williams Realty South Tampa (855) 214-3956

Ashlie Gardner with Palermo Real Estate Prof. Inc.

Avila

Lake Magdalene

Avila

UNDER $900,000

1620 Magdalene Manor Dr, Tampa, FL 33613 4 beds |3 full, 1 half baths | 3,970 sq. ft.

$899,000

$889,000

$850,000

16104 Sonsoles De Avila, Tampa, FL 33613 5 beds | 4 full, 1 half baths | 4,841 sq. ft.

14007 Lake Magdalene Blvd, Tampa, FL 33618 4 beds | 4 full, 1 half baths | 5,700 sq. ft.

Presented by: Dianne Martin (813) 240-7007 Brokered by: Century 21 Affiliated (844) 884-1500

Presented by: DeDe Ross & John Hudson, Premiere Home Team (813) 334-3217 Brokered by: Keller Williams Realty South Tampa (855) 214-3956

Presented by: Dianne Martin (813) 240-7007 Brokered by: Century 21 Affiliated (844) 884-1500

Carrollwood

Carrollwood

Avila

OVER $1,000,000

1105 Arevalo De Avila, Tampa, FL 33613 4 beds | 3 full, 1 half baths | 3,673 sq. ft.

$1,145,000

$10,900,000

4901 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33624 8 beds | 7 full, 1 half baths | 7,783 sq. ft.

10000 Lindelaan Dr, Tampa, FL 33618 3 beds | 2 full, 1 half baths | 13,131 sq. ft.

Jorge Morejon with Keller Williams Tampa Properties - Morejon Real Estate

Toni Everett with Toni Everett Company

$5,990,000

16218 Sierra De Avila, Tampa, FL 33613 7 beds | 7 full, 3 half baths | 9,250 sq. ft.

Presented by: Mitzi Gill Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

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UNDER $300,000

Old Northeast • Downtown St. Petersburg

Historic Old Northeast

$299,000

Downtown St. Petersburg

$275,000

Old Northeast

$279,900

405 Central Ave Ste 220, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 1 bed | 1 bath | 990 sq. ft.

465 10th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 2 beds | 1 bath | 912 sq. ft.

Presented by: George O Gower, Broker Associate Brokered by: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties Group - Saint Petersburg

Presented by: Nelah Parker (727) 244-7600 Brokered by: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate – St. Petersburg NE (727) 822-9111

Presented by: Kathy Ruff (727) 403-1200 Brokered by: Home Sweet Home Real Estate (855) 577-9822

Bayview

Snell Hamlett’s North Shore $599,000 146 21st Ave NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,658 sq. ft.

Downtown St. Petersburg

Natalie DeVicente with Southern Roots Realty, LLC

Patti Halpin with RE/MAX Metro

Presented by: David B. Moyer Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

Downtown St. Petersburg

Historic Old Northeast

UNDER $600,000

210 22nd Ave NE Apt 15, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 2 beds | 2 baths | 1,268 sq. ft.

$589,900

$599,000

99 Dali Blvd Unit 406, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 2 beds | 2 baths | 1,483 sq. ft.

UNDER $900,000

140 12th Ave NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 3 beds | 2 full, 1 half baths | 1,642 sq. ft.

$879,000

$899,000

Snell Isle

$899,000

409 Snell Isle Blvd NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 3 beds | 3 baths | 3,162 sq. ft.

125 13th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 3 beds | 2 full, 1 half baths | 3,089 sq. ft.

Presented by: Jennifer Thayer Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

Presented by: Sharon Kantner Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

Presented by: Gina Przyborowski Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

Downtown St. Petersburg

Snell Isle

Snell Isle

OVER $1,000,000

100 1st Ave N Unit 3706, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 2 beds | 2 full, 1 half baths | 1,402 sq. ft.

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$2,995,000

$2,900,000

180 Beach Dr NE Unit 1001, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 3 beds | 3 full, 1 half baths | 3,660 sq. ft.

1265 Snell Isle Blvd NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 4 beds | 5 baths | 4,265 sq. ft.

Presented by: Steve Meyer Brokered by: Smith & Associates Real Estate

Presented by: Alona Dishy with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

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$3,550,000

1850 Brightwaters Blvd NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 4 beds | 5 full, 1 half baths | 5,865 sq. ft.

Presented by: Alona Dishy with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

UNDER $300,000

Pinellas Beaches

Tierra Verde

$270,000

Madeira Beach

Indian Shores

$298,000

$299,995

13115 Gulf Blvd Unit 1508, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 2 beds | 2 baths | 841 sq. ft.

20019 Gulf Blvd Apt 5, Indian Shores, FL 33785 2 beds | 2 baths | 1,150 sq. ft.

Presented by: Cheryl Schmidt (727) 647-4071 Brokered by: Century 21 Coast to Coast - Tierra Verde (727) 867-8633

Presented by: Jeffrey Beggins (813) 658-2121 Brokered by: Century 21 Beggins Enterprises (800) 541-9923

Presented by: Debi Balogh (727) 430-8155 Brokered by: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate St Petersburg Central

Pass-a-Grille Beach

Sunset Beach

Treasure Island

UNDER $600,000

1515 Pinellas Bayway S Apt 55, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 2 beds | 2 baths | 830 sq. ft.

$599,900

$599,000

$599,000

7702 Bayshore Dr, Treasure Island, FL 33706 3 beds | 3 baths | 1,905 sq. ft.

12274 1st St W Apt 4, Treasure Island, FL 33706 2 beds | 2 baths | 1,510 sq. ft.

Joan H. Walker, Broker Associate with Sunshine Professional Realty

Dawn Fader with Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast, St. Pete Beach

Sean Ready (813) 614-6959 Brokered by: Keller Williams Realty South Tampa (855) 214-3956

Indian Rocks Beach

Isle Of Palms

Clearwater Beach

UNDER $900,000

105 13th Ave, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706 2 beds | 1 bath | 816 sq. ft.

$899,000

$899,900

$895,000

691 S. Gulfview Blvd Unit 1220, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 2 beds | 2 baths | 1,283 sq. ft.

11220 7th St E, Treasure Island, FL 33706 4 beds | 3 baths | 2,869 sq. ft.

Presented by: Melody Hunter Brokered by: Charles Rutenberg Realty

Presented by: Kevin Cahill with Realean Evolve Real Estate

Presented by: Dottie Nash with Sand Key Realty Sales & Rent

Tierra Verde

Belleair Beach

Treasure Island

OVER $1,000,000

2607 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 7 beds | 4 baths | 3,158 sq. ft.

$4,199,900

$2,300,000

2107 Oceanview Dr, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 5 beds | 6 full, 2 half baths | 10,338 sq. ft.

3000 Gulf Blvd Unit D, Belleair Beach, FL 33786 5 beds | 4 baths | 3,840 sq. ft.

Presented by: Dania Perry, Agent (727) 215-2045 Brokered by: Century 21 Jim White (727) 367-3795

Presented by: Diane Chandler Brokered by: Charles Rutenberg Realty

$1,400,000

200 121st Ave Apt 304, Treasure Island, FL 33706 3 beds| 3 full, 1 half baths | 2,659 sq. ft. | Presented by: Chuck Vosburgh Brokered by: Nexthome Gulf To Bay

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METROHome Tour

The Look of Love

Building and designing a family’s dream home

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esigning a new home for their family of five was truly a labor of love for Benjamin and Nadia Heldfond.

Their former South Tampa residence, located off Bayshore Boulevard and south of Gandy Boulevard, lacked the space they needed and amenities they desired.

When a waterfront parcel became available in a Westshore neighborhood, that also moved them closer to other family members, they quickly bought the lot and began planning the house of their dreams.

To accommodate style preferences, Benjamin likes dark colors while Nadia

is drawn to lightness and brightness, the couple collaborated with David Seidenberg, a principal with Bayfair Custom Home builders. Results reveal stunning spaces and flowing layouts featuring dramatic wood beams, window frames and floors that contrast with neutrally shaded walls and ceilings.

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“This was a blank slate that I was able to create into a home that is comfortable and livable, yet stylish and current,” Crespo said.

To fully furnish and finish the five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath home, the pair turned to interior designer Enrique Crespo, founder of Crespo Design Group.

“This was a blank slate that I was able to create into a home that is comfortable and livable, yet stylish and current,” Crespo said.

The custom-built, two-story, 7,000-square-foot residence was designed with the demands of an active family in mind, providing functional pieces and places, as well as areas suitable for entertaining.

Furnishings and fabrics had to be durable enough to accommodate the wear and tear of day-to-day demands from the household that includes son Asher, 14, daughter Izzy, 4, and the youngest son, Jackson, 2, as well as the family pet, a mixed breed bulldog and pit bull named Alabama; and the floor plan needed to fully embrace the waterfront it overlooks.

“One of the things I expressed to the builder was that when someone walks in, I wanted a wow factor,” Benjamin Heldfond recalled. Twelvefoot high ceilings, wall-to-wall windows and folding glass doors flood both floors with natural light, while framing beautiful bay views.

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“I wanted to bring out the colors that you see least in the painting,” Crespo said.

“At night we can see the lights of the bridge and the reflection of the water from our bedroom. It is so peaceful here, it is a game changer. We trusted Bayfair and Enrique and we could not be happier,” he added.

Strategically placed pops of bold colors, distinctive light fixtures, patterned rugs, textured walls and works of art the couple collected over the years, that include a prominently placed commissioned painting by artist Gregory Siff, combine with custom furnishings, select pieces from the Heldfond’s former home and family heirlooms to create a captivating interior.

The contemporary paintings also served as inspiration for the color palettes Crespo incorporated into select rooms.

The more minimal colors featured in a canvas drove his design decisions, enabling him to bring both balance and beauty to the space.

“I wanted to bring out the colors that you see least in the painting,” Crespo said, noting the use of yellow silk on the dining room chairs and the accompanying amber, blue and yellow drapes.

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A neon light installation, custom-made for this residence, was installed at the entrance to their master bedroom featuring words from the Coldplay song “Green Eyes.”

“When that song first came out, Ben and I were (in the early phase of) dating. The lyrics were so applicable on every level, except neither of us have green eyes. Imagine having the most perfect love song but the hook doesn’t fully make sense,” Nadia recalled. “We actually both had burdens when we met and we truly helped support each other and give calm to each other’s storm. It’s like he is my anchor and I am his rock.”

That same song was played at their wedding and today the lyrics serve as daily reminders of their mutual devotion.

Mounted on the wall is the verse: I came here with a load And it feels so much lighter Now I met you The remainder of the chorus, which is not on display, continues: And honey you should know That I could never go on without you Even the reference to green eyes eventually gained relevance when their youngest son arrived, revealing eyes of a greenish and hazel hue.

“Total recessive miracle,” Nadia said.

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METROHome Hot Property

Magical Mistic Point Open Bay Home in Ballast Point | By Patricia A. Vorbrich

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elcome to magical “Mistic Point,” a gated and private open bay oasis in Ballast Point, featuring incredible views of the open bay spilling out to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. Gaze at the abundant bird species, dolphin and fish life, passing sailboats and cruise ships and ever-changing colors along this craggy coastline in Ballast Point.

The estate-like residence is tucked along a tropical peninsula, once home to renowned author Michael Connelly. This six bedroom with six and one half bath stunning low country residence, stands amidst

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sleepy grand oaks with unparalled vistas from most rooms.

The home affords endless possibilities with its 5,715 square footage plus four covered porches. Perfectly designed for blended families, in laws, aging parents, live in nanny or home offices, the flow offers a variety of options from the assorted downstairs living areas, library or recording room, dining room, chef’s eat-in kitchen, gym, plus a one bedroom, one bath, detached Guest House.

Wander the beautiful lighted and landscaped grounds, explore the fabulous pier jutting out beyond

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where paddle boarding or kayaking, fishing or sunning, will fill your days.

Marvel at the exceptional features, grill a steak outdoors and end the evening in the tucked away hot tub.

There is exceptional value in this open bay property in Tampa, and its convenience to downtown Tampa, St. Pete, the airport and Bayshore’s five mile waterfront sidewalk.

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Located at 2506 Mistic Point Way/Ballast Point, Tampa. Currently offered at $2,900,000 through Smith & Associates Real Estate.

Presented by Maggie Bush, 813.839.3800 or visit: www.2506misticpointway.smithandassociates.com.

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METROHome Details Color of the Year: Ultra Violet A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. METRO has found a few new pieces to freshen up any room in the house.

Purple Passion Rich, purple-tones and a contemporary shape make this two-piece set of crystal wine glasses from Waterford’s W Collection, a stunningly gorgeous and cosmopolitan choice for your elegant table setting. $195.

Available at Macy’s, www.macys.com.

Estate Settee The Estate Settee in bold violet features subtle button tufting across the seat back and an overstuffed seat cushion for extra comfort.

It’s tall graceful back juxtaposed with the low minimalist arms, creates a striking look. $2,835.

Available at www.jessicacharles.com.

In The Sheets Bring a bohemian vibe to the bedroom with this smooth-fit ultra-violet duvet cover from designer Monika Strigel. Queen set includes two standard pillow shams. $249. Available at Nordstrom, www.shop.nordstrom.com.

Tulip Chair Dressed in Hombre Plum leather, the Tulip Chair creates folds that mimic the namesake flower’s petals using vertical pleats. A row of silver nail heads shine against the dark backdrop, while black baseball stitching on the arm panels add another level of visual interest. $5,610. Available at www.hancockandmoore.com.

Put Your Feet Up Visual Art The handcrafted solid glass sculpture by Arteriors Home can be the focal point of the room on a pedestal, shelf or table. $840. Available at Clayton Gray Home, www.claytongrayhome.com.

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Accent any room with a Cotton Velvet Pouf by Surya in the color of the year. $300. Available at www.surya.com.

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

Celebrating powerful people in arts, culture, business, style, décor, culinary, law, health & beauty, and real estate.

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Interior Design

CRESPO DESIGN GROUP Unconventional ideas and distinctive style are what define Enrique Crespo as one of the top designers in the area. A native of South Tampa, Enrique attended the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design which has the number one interior design program in the country.

With 18 years of professional experience and projects spanning from New York City to Malibu and the Caribbean, success is evident in his continuously growing and diverse body of work.­ 3119 Bay to Bay Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33629 813.831.0949 www.crespodesigngroup.com

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Family Law

MICHAEL LUNDY OLDER, LUNDY & ALVAREZ Meet Michael Lundy, Older Lundy & Alvarez’s Managing Partner and one of its two founding partners. He’s been practicing law since 1999 and has built one of the largest family law practices in the state of Florida.

Michael knows when to be aggressive and when it’s time to try to insert some calm into a situation. He has a background in corporate finance, which gives him a unique ability to handle complex financial issues.

Michael has a reputation as both a tenacious trial attorney and a highly skilled collaborative attorney, which is a rare combination.

Michael is a Yale graduate and a Florida native, another rare combination.

He has leveraged his firm’s success in marital and family law to expand into other areas of law, including personal injury, business litigation, real estate, corporate, tax and estate planning, which now enables the firm to handle almost any issue its clients may have.

Older, Lundy & Alvarez 1000 West Cass Street Tampa, FL 33606 813.254.8998 mlundy@olalaw.com www.olalaw.com

FACES OF  METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Architecture, Planning and Interior Design

CHANCEY DESIGN Chancey Design has built a reputation based on the concept of service and design excellence.

It is a formula that has resulted in tremendous client satisfaction and helped us to become one of the most respected architecture and interior design firms in the Southeast.

Specializing in custom single family homes, multi family, senior housing, healthcare, mixed-use and many commercial projects of various magnitudes.

We help our clients think more deeply about the architecture and interior design they are planning, help them envision that design, then make it reality.

Chancey Design 1228 E 7th Ave Tampa FL 33605 Contact: 813.739.6101 www.chanceydesign.com Photo: Ryan G Photo

FACES OF  METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of a Healthy Divorce

NATALIE BAIRD Redefining the approach to end a marriage is why Natalie devotes her law practice to a Court-less way to resolve family matters. Natalie’s credentials as a Board Certified Family Law attorney, Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, and trained Collaborative Divorce attorney, gives her the expertise and skills to assist the parties to resolution in their case.

She is one of the most successful family law mediators in central Florida. Parties that settled their family law matter are happier and healthier because they control their future. Through her experience in the Family Law Courts, Natalie realized there are no winners and parties leave the Courthouse dissatisfied. A healthy divorce is the result of parties resolving their case through mediation or a collaborative divorce.

2901 W. Busch Blvd, Ste. 707 Tampa, Florida 33618 813.440.9975 www.nataliebairdmediations.com

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Style and Image

PATTY SOLTIS STYLEdge ® is an image consulting business that specializes with alpha business leaders to establish credibility to their audience, without saying a word and help organizations understand how appearance effects their success. STYLEdge® ensures that the first impression is one of power, competence and confidence. STYLEdge® clients will tell you with energy, enthusiasm and excitement their improved performance and results.

Patty worked in luxury retail management for over 20 years strategically leading stores like Neiman Marcus and Lord & Taylor.

STYLEdge ® 813.362.9061 www.styledgefashion.com

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Commercial Real Estate

JENNIFER IRIZARRY Jennifer is a Commercial Realtor at Lombardo Team Real Estate. A long-time Tampa resident and former business consultant, Jennifer has an in-depth understanding of the Hillsborough County market, along with a vast network of leading industry professionals. Her business philosophy has always been, ‘listen first.’ Jennifer’s success stems from a sincere belief in customer service and an unshakable standard of ethics.

Her thoroughness and consistent follow through mean she doesn’t rest until the job is done.

Lombardo Team Real Estate 3215 Henderson Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33609 813.391.4970 www.LombardoTeam.com

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Seminole Heights Real Estate

FRANK ALBERT It’s hard to drive through the booming area of Seminole Heights and not see Realtor Frank Albert on one of his many signs or bus benches. Frank not only lives and works in Seminole Heights, he embraces it. He shows off his community with pride, as a Realtor and industry professional. Frank has built a well-respected “A Team” of Realtors in the area. Recently he acquired Seminoleheights.com for his website, but plans to turn it into a neighborhood guide. His team sold just under 75 homes in the last year, which totals just under 20 million dollars in volume. He offers free home staging from his other company Sublime Staging and $1,000 towards closing costs if he can’t sell your home in 90 days!

Frank Albert A Team Charles Rutenberg Realty 813.546.2503 frank@seminoleheights.com Photo: Mike Dupre

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Inspired Styling

VALERIE ROMAS ONE2STYLEU Valerie’s passion and talent of design and display has allowed her to work for the largest and most luxurious brands including Saks Fifth Ave, Gucci and Neiman Marcus as a stylist and in visual merchandising.

She has styled numerous runway fashion shows and charity fundraisers.

Her company, One2styleu, offers wardrobe styling and visual merchandising services and newly expanded services of home staging and holiday installation for clients including Bern’s Steak House, Haven Tampa, Gold & Diamond Source, Reeves Import Motorcars and Datz Corporation. Her warm and creative approach is what keeps her business growing and ever evolving.

One2styleu 813.335.9974 valerieromas15@gmail.com www.one2styleu.com

FACES OF  METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of International Real Estate

JANET KUO HAN MOORE Janet Kuo Han Moore is a polished professional in real estate for 14 years, specializing in not only finding your dream home, but to Chinese investors as well.

Born in New York City, Janet grew up in real estate, as her parents were real estate investors. Janet completed her MBA at UCLA and speaks fluent Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese. Janet chose Tampa/St. Petersburg to live and do business in.

Janet has documented satisfied customers and is located at Yellowtail Realty Advisors.

Yellowtail Realty Advisors 3802 Ehrlich Road, Suite 303 Tampa, Florida 33624 Office 813.908.1560 Ext. 10 Fax 813.908.6617 Direct 813.892.0998

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Cosmetic Gynecology

JENNIFER S. HAYES, DO, FACOOG Dr. Hayes is the premier Cosmetic Gynecologist in Tampa Bay/Sarasota. In 2008, after years of providing excellent ob-gyn care, she opened Visionary Centre for Women to further her passion in helping women to achieve optimal health and sexy vibrance. She is the expert for Vaginal Rejuvenation, Labiaplasty, Majora-Lift, THERMIva®, O-Shot®, G-Shot®, BioTE® hormone pellets and Liposculpture. Dr. Hayes uses innovative, caring techniques for women to keep their youth, vitality and confidence.

Visionary Centre for Women 2695 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, FL 33672 727.540.0414 www.DrJenniferHayes.com

FACES OF  METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Fitness

KAYLA ZEINER Kayla Zeiner is the owner and head trainer of Burn Boot Camp Westchase. Their mission is to ignite global health transformation through empowering women to maximize the quality of their lives. They seek to build confidence, happiness and disciplines that transcend fitness into a community of mentally, emotionally and physically strong women. They vow to educate, influence, and inspire every life they touch with knowledge in their heads, love in their hearts, strength in their bodies, and passion in their souls.

Burn Boot Camp Westchase 12080 Race Track Road, Unit P10 Tampa, FL 33626 813.852.5827 www.burnbootcamp.com

FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

The Face of Relationship & Brand Management

MICHAEL DUPRE Michael Dupre has served as Chief Marketing Officer for Compass Land & Title, LLC since 2015. He is tasked with creating relationships and building brand recognition in the real estate community throughout Tampa Bay. Compass has seen tremendous growth and expansion in their ten year history and Michael is proud to be a part of the executive team guiding the success of Compass.

After studying at the USF Center for Entrepreneurship, and operating his full service marketing firm for eight years, Compass Land & Title was a natural fit.

Miked@compasslandandtitle.com Cell: 727.432.0040 www.compasslandandtitle.com Offices: Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Palm Harbor

METROGuide Showcase

A Premiere Gathering Of Talent, Resources And Style For The Sophisticated Bride

The Elegant Wedding Showcase Returns to Tampa

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etro Life Media, Inc., publishers of Tampa Bay METRO and Tampa Bay Weddings magazines offers an intimate and upscale event for a select group of vendors, to showcase their products and talents to a special group of sophisticated and discerning brides. The next Elegant Wedding Showcase will be held in Tampa at the Tampa Marriott Westshore.

There will be opportunities to meet some of the top Bay area experts in the wedding industry to create the magic and memories of a lifetime for your special day. From catering trends to the latest in bridal fashions and makeup, don’t miss the chance to discover the talented people to make your bridal dreams come true.

The Elegant Wedding Showcase Sunday, March 11, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Tampa Marriott Westshore | 1001 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607 www.TampaBayWed.com | www.TheElegantWeddingShowcase.wordpress.com

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One Happy Island for Romance

Aruba | By Ronda M. Parag

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omance abounds on the island of Aruba that is unique among the Caribbean Islands. The beautiful island has unique topography and vegetation due to the constant trade winds. With Dutch influences, Aruba is located only 16 miles from South America.

Aruba is a great destination for a romantic getaway or anniversary trip, with its beautiful azure waters and beaches, luxurious hotels, fine dining and adventures. A recent visit to the “One Happy Island” provided an opportunity to scout out a few romantic spots for relaxation, dining and sight seeing.

The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino offers luxurious accommodations with both all-adult and more family-centric rooms, with one bedroom suites available in the heart of Oranjestad. The private beach and private Renaissance Island, are stunning spots to get away from it all. The pink flamingos at the private beach make for great photos and memories. The hotel offers exceptional service to create a magical vacation and memories for its guests.

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pampered is The Ritz-Carlton Aruba, located on the Caribbean island’s Palm Beach.

The fantastic Spa with 13 treatment rooms, offers personalized massages and salt scrubs. A day at the Spa will help the spirit, mind and body get into vacation mode.

Don’t miss the opportunity to sail the seas aboard the Tranquilo. The private catamaran tours are ideal for exploring the waters around Aruba. Known for its crystal clear waters, snorkeling and scuba diving are not to be missed. For a day’s adventure, the captain and crew provide delicious cocktails, snacks and lunch or even a sunset cruise.

To get a feel for the island, discover a jeep tour with De Palm Tours. There are several options, but we opted for the two (squeezed in three) seater jeep for a rugged and wild discovery of the island of Aruba. It is like playing follow the leader, with the main guide forging a trail through the landscape and all the other jeeps following along. The desert-like terrain with lots of cacti, secluded beaches, natural pools and wildlife, including goats and iguanas, were amazing.

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As a multi-cultural destination, Aruba offers a vast selection of dining options that will satisfy the most discerning diners; from a romantic brunch at The Restaurant at Tierra Del Sol, to dinner on the beach at Barefoot Restaurant or Quinta del Carmen on the courtyard under the stars. One of the most romantic experiences for dinner was at the Screaming Eagle Restaurant.

Couples can have Dinner in Bed and actually dine on an elevated bed surrounded by sheer draping for privacy. The menu offers a selection of French-fusion cuisine, over 300 wines and service that is superb.

M For more information on Aruba, visit www.aruba.com Additional Contacts & Resources: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino: www.renaruba.com; weddings@arubarenaissance.com The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/ caribbean/aruba#Rooms%20%26%20Suites Tranquilo: www.tranquiloaruba.com De Palm Tours: www.deplamtours.com Screaming Eagle Restaurant: www.screaming-eagle.net The Restaurant at Tierra del Sol: www.tierradelsol.com Barefoot Restaurant: www.barefootaruba.com Quinta del Carmen: www.quintadelcarmen.com

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Enchanting. Edgy. Alluring.

Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront | By Ronda M. Parag

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n the heart of Savannah, along the Riverfront, the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront is a great place to stay, while discovering the historic town. Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and is steeped with history, being one of the original 13 colonies. It is also known for having the second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the United States.

Perhaps one of the best things about staying at the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront is that once you arrive, at this jewel of a hotel, there is no need for a car. Between various trolley tours, horse drawn carriages, and pedi bikes, you will manage to get everywhere you want to go to explore the city. Take a step back in time to the city that was established in 1733 and tour historic mansions, shop, dine and visit the 22 town squares.

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As part of the Autograph Collection of The Kessler Collection, the 75 room hotel boasts luxury accommodations with vintage dĂŠcor designs with British furniture, brass and leather design elements. The original artwork and rich dark woods and leather chairs in the lobby area, seem to invite guests into a living room. There are several types of guest rooms, but if available, go for the River View and enjoy the picturesque views of the Savannah River, and watch as the barges and ships pass along the riverfront.

All the rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious bath amenities, plush bathrobes and unique artwork. The bathroom areas have marble vanity tops and feature striking seashell lighting fixtures. All rooms have a shower, no bathtubs.

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Rocks on the Roof offers stunning views of the river and has become a great place for guests to gather and enjoy the scene. Guests can enjoy tapas-style bites and craft cocktails, along with music five nights a week. On the weekends, there is a direct elevator to the roof top for non-hotel guests to enjoy the views and nightlife. On cool evenings, the fire pit will keep everyone nice and toasty.

Rocks on the River offers a comfort spin on Southern classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For a romantic weekend getaway, Savannah is a little over a 5 hour drive from the Tampa Bay area, or fly to the nearby Savannah International Airport.

M For hotel reservations, call 1-888-472-6312 or visit www.bohemianhotelsavannah.com.

Join Easterseals Florida for this exclusive ladies’ luncheon and toast the latest spring fashions.

Raise your bid paddles for the hottest designer shoes and unique travel experiences to raise funds for children with disabilities in our community.

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METROGuide Foodie

Chef-Driven American Classics

The Rez Grill at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | By Ronda M. Parag

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nside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a gem of a new restaurant that will tantalize your taste buds, even if you are not a big gamer. The Rez Grill located on the Mezzanine level, opened in mid-December 2017, under the direction of Culinary Director, Frank Anderson.

Anderson has run the kitchens of LA restaurants — Animal and Son of a Gun, and both are James Beard-awarded.

The contemporary and casual interior was a collaboration between designer Lawrence Lee Associates and architect Klai Juba Wald. Driftwood beams and modern mosaic tiles create a comfortable, not stuffy feel. Booths surround the exterior of the dining room, while the communal tables and dining spaces showcase the open kitchen and the wood-burning grill. The grill is fired by cherry wood from Florida, that will give depth and add a woody flavor to the dishes.

The American Grille menu is very approachable and includes Anderson’s take on some favorite classics. As much as possible, the menu sources local seafood

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and sustainably farmed ingredients. “My cooking style is straight forward and approachable,” says Anderson. “Classic technique, done right by using seasonal, high-quality ingredients.”

Currently, the most popular menu item is the King Crab. It is served with grilled bread and grainy mustard butter. It is a great starter for the table. The Benton’s Ham served with the house biscuits and cherry-pepper jam and red eye aioli, is large enough to share with a group. For a fresh and light salad, try the Cucumber and Heirloom Tomato salad, flavored with pickled red onion, yogurt, dill, garlic and red wine vinegar. The menu has a nice selection of steaks and the Ribeye-Cap is delicious and cooked to perfection. Meant to share are the Table Participation menu items that include St. Louis Ribs, Fried Chicken (a whole bird, complete with waffles), and Veal Chop Milanese. For seafood lovers, Florida caught grouper, snapper and shrimp and grits are on the menu. If you are looking for a sandwich,

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the Lobster Roll or The Rez Burger will not disappoint.

The center bar area is the ideal spot to meet friends, or a date, for a made-to-order drink. The mixologists are skilled at making the perfect cocktail with house-made juices and syrups. In addition, there are four micro-breweries on tap, three local to Tampa. The handcrafted Nacho Libre is delicious – a prickly pear vodka, house-made sour mix, hibiscus and mezcal ice. The signature cocktail, The Rez Cocktail, is house-infused pineapple tequila, mint, lime and club soda. “I want to use as much from Florida as we can, on the drink and (dining) menu,” says Anderson. “We have great produce and citrus coming from our backyards. We need to use more of it.”

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River O’Green 27°56’40.2”N 82°27’46.6”W

Captured from the photographer’s kayak last year, this photo shows the Mayor’s Annual River O’Green Fest — the City of Tampa’s official Saint Patrick’s Day event that takes place in beautiful Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The party is centered around the Hillsborough River, which will be transformed into a bright shade of green for the occasion. Tampa’s Riverwalk and city skyline provide a perfect backdrop to the celebration. The festivities will begin this year at 11am on Saturday, March 17. Visit www.riverogreen.com.

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TAMPA’S NEWEST CULINARY EXPERIENCE AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TAMPA

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 813.627.8120 | THEREZGRILL.COM Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol. Gambling problem? Call 1-888-ADMIT.IT.