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GASPARILLA CULTURAL FESTIVALS | MATTERS OF THE HEART | MODERN HOME IN OLD NORTHEAST | COLORS OF THE YEAR

VOL.15 NO.2

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At AT&T, we know that making connections is critical to success. In Tampa Bay and across the nation, we link businesses with their customers and the world through our wireless network with access to the nation’s largest Wi-fi network. It’s just another way we help our customers stay connected.

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Contents

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The Publisher’s Notes

10 Style Pantone's Colors of the year: Rose Quartz & Serenity Blue

12 Entertainment Cirque du Soleil's TORUK

14 Arts Tampa Museum of Arts: Public & Private - The Figure Examined: Masterworks from the Kasser Mochary Foundation

16 Spotlights Events, Business & Promotions

22 Scene

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The Bay Area Social Scene

24 Party Rooftop Eve 2016

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MetroHome 50 Hot Property Ballast Point Beauty

52 Home Tour Fine Lines: Susie Wheldon’s Old Northeast Home

MetroGuide 72 Weekender Walt Disney World® B Resort & Spa

74 Getaway Excellence Riviera Cancun & Finest Playa Mujeres

76 Behind the Bar Justin Gray - Anise Global Gastrobar

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Marc Murphy’s Grey Salt Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen

82 Latitude Unique Sightings Around Tampa Bay

Features

Special Sections

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33 Doctors of Distinction

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

Professional Profiles of Area Physicians

59 Faces of METRO Tampa Bay Celebrating Powerful People in Tampa Bay

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Gasparilla Music & Film Festivals

69 Health + Beauty Guide

The cultural happenings of music and movies as Gasparilla celebrations continues to cultivate the arts.

BY MARY LOU JANSON

81 Metro Dining Guide

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Discover The Latest Trends And Products A Guide To Area Restaurants

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Publisher’s Notes At the Heart of every issue, METRO strives to bring style and substance.

We’ve now partnered with the American Heart Association for 12 years to help raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. The Community Leaders with Heart photo shows just how many leaders in the Tampa Bay community share their passion to fight heart disease and raise funds for research.

There is still plenty of Gasparilla fun with the upcoming Gasparilla Arts Festival, Gasparilla Music Festival and Gasparilla International Film Festival. The GMF is hitting a five year milestone and GIFF celebrates 10 years. METRO finds out what sparked these creative festivals and the people behind them.

Now is the time to plan for the next escape.

METRO recently had the opportunity to visit two luxury properties from the Excellence Group in Mexico; the all-inclusive, all-adult Excellence Riviera Cancun and the family-friendly Finest Playa Mujeres.

As St. Petersburg is getting ready to host the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg March 11-13, 2016, METRO had the honor of showcasing the brand new home of Susie Wheldon in METROHome Tour. Tragically, Susie’s husband, Dan Wheldon, who won the St. Petersburg race in 2005 and two Indianapolis 500s, died while racing in 2011. Susie continues to make a home in St. Petersburg for her and their two sons and has spent the last two years building a home in Old Northeast.

There are plenty of social and charitable events coming up and METRO is proud to support many of them. Check out www.TampaBayMetro.com for event listings.

Enjoy,

Publisher / Managing Editor Ronda M. Parag Associate Publisher Patricia Vorbrich Executive Art Director Chad Vorbrich Contributing Writers Mary Lou Janson Contributing Photographers Michael Blitch Heidi Chowen Michael Schuhmann Tara Spikes Ryan Walsh

President / CEO Stephen Parag II

Stephen Parag II Publisher/ Editor-in-Chief

Upcoming Metro Sponsored Events: Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 March 6 April 15 April 23 April 30

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief Stephen Parag II

Easter Seal’s A Pair to Remember | www.APairToRemember.com Gift of Gold | www.hillelacademytampa.ejoinme.com Charity Polo Classic | www.charitypoloclassic.com Hollywood Nights | www.TampaTheatre.org The Elegant Wedding Showcase | www.TampaBayWed.com Heels to Heal | www.HeelstoHeal.org Pride & Passion | www.tampamuseum.org | 813-421-8380 2016 Heart Ball | 727-563-8112 | tampabayheartball@heart.org

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

Tampa Bay METRO Magazine (ISSN 1536-4909) is published bi-monthly by Metro Life Media, Inc. at 3404 S. Omar Ave., Tampa, Florida 33629 (813) 835-7700 Fax (813) 835-7700 • Copyright 2016 Metro Life Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of, or use without written permission of the publisher, of editorial, pictorial or design content in any manner is prohibited in the United States. Tampa Bay METRO Magazine™, METROHome™, METROGuide™, METRO’s Best™, METRO Home Buyers Guide™, METROBiz™, METROStyle™, METROStop™, METROLife™, METROFamily™, Suncoast Life™, Tampa Bay METRO Charity Register™ are trademarks of Metro Life Media, Inc. • Subscriptions: In the Continental U.S. one year $14.95 Canada and U.S. Possessions, $30. Overseas, $36. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Tampa Bay Metro, 3404 S. Omar Ave., Tampa, Florida 33629 • Advertisements in this publication do not constitute an offer for sale in states where prohibited or restricted by law.

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that your plan for the future begins in the present.

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“PNC Wealth Management” is a registered trademark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Investments: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose Value. © 2016 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

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METROLife Style

Colors of the Year The respected color guru’s at Pantone have selected two colors for 2016 – Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue. METRO has found a few things to keep you fashion forward.

Above Water Cover up with a long sleeve rashguard and string bikini on the bottom. $94 - Top, $66 - bottom.

Available at Tommy Bahama. www.tommybahama.com.

Stunning Jewels Created by local jewelry designer Marianne Homsy, the necklace made of rose quartz and pyrite symbolizes strength, power and individuality and brings good luck. $230. Available at Deborah Kent’s. www.deborahkents.com.

Shine On These Joline Sandals in metallic Sirocco cervo lame (pink) color are comfy and stylish. $445.

Available at Deborah Kent’s. www.deborahkents.com.

Soft Blush Sole Sandal It will be a nice stroll in these Ipanema Pietra Sandals in Pink. $45.

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

Look stunning in this 3/4-Sleeve Silk Organza Shirtwaist Gown by Carolina Herrera. The Vintage Pink is flowing and right on trend. $5,990.

Available at Neiman Marcus. www.neimanmarcus.com.

Suit Up In the Bag Be chic and in style with a Michael Kors Ava Leather Satchel Bag in the Serenity color of the year. $298.

Available at Neiman Marcus. www.neimanmarcus.com.

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Turn heads at the beach in at Tara Grinna One Piece Halter with a deep V Back. $144. Available at Cerulean Blu Swim & Resort Wear Boutique. www.ceruleanblu.com.

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Give Your Heart Some Love

The most important thing you have is your health, and healthy living starts with good heart health.

BayCare is offering these free screenings at our heart-healthy events: Blood pressure

Choose from Convenient Dates and Locations All Events Are 8am–2pm Wednesday, February 3

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital (New Port Richey)

Thursday, February 4

South Florida Baptist Hospital (Plant City)

Saturday, February 6

BayCare Health Center (Largo)

Wednesday, February 10

St. Anthony’s Hospital (St. Petersburg)

Saturday, February 13

Winter Haven Hospital (Winter Haven)

Tuesday, February 16

Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater)

Body mass index (BMI)

Thursday, February 18

St. Joseph’s Hospital-South (Riverview)

Cholesterol

Wednesday, February 24

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North (Lutz)

Screening to assess risk for diabetes*

Friday, February 26

Bartow Regional Medical Center (Bartow)

Wednesday, March 2

BayCare Outpatient Center (Carillon)

Friday, March 4

Mease Countryside Hospital (Safety Harbor)

Monday, March 7

St. Joseph’s Hospital (Tampa)

Saturday, March 12

BayCare Health Center (Trinity)

Plus, there will be a nutrition specialist on hand to answer your questions. *If the assessment suggests your risk is high, an A1c test will be offered.

Registration required: (855) 546-6304 BayCareHeartHealth.org

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Join Us at a Free Heart-Healthy Screening

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METROLife Entertainment

New Cirque du Soleil Show “ TORUK” Comes To Tampa Inspired by James Cameron’s movie AVATAR, the new Cirque du Soleil touring show TORUK – The First Flight is coming to the Bay area. The live immersive multimedia experience will captivate audiences with a fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft, buoyed by a soaring cinematic score. In true Cirque du Soleil style, TORUK will capture the imagination and bring Cameron’s vision in Avatar to the touring stage.

The story is a mythical tale set thousands of years before the events depicted in the film AVATAR, and before any humans ever set foot on Pandora. The production sets to show the interconnectedness of all living things. When a natural catastrophe threatens to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, Ralu and Entu, two Omaticaya boys on the brink of adulthood, fearlessly decide to take matters into their own hands. Upon learning that Toruk can help them save the Tree of Souls, they set out, together with their newfound friend Tsyal, on a quest high up in the Floating Mountains to find the mighty red and orange predator that rules the Pandoran sky. Prophecy is fulfilled when a pure soul rises among the clans to ride Toruk for the first time and save the Na’vi from a terrible fate.

Photos: Errisson Lawrence; Costumes: Kym Barrett © 2015 Cirque du Soleil

TORUK is scheduled at the Amalie Arena for four days and seven performances on March 17 - 20, 2016. For tickets and show schedule visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.

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METROLife Arts

Tampa Museum of Art Exhibit

Public and Private – The Figure Examined: Masterworks from the Kasser Mochary Foundation

Above: Paul Signac (French, 1863–1935) Au Temps d’harmonie; l’âge d’or n’est pas dans le passé, il est dans l’avenir (reprise) / In the Time of Harmony; the Golden Age is Not Passed, it is Still to Come (Reprise), 1896 Oil on canvas 34 1/2 x 41 x 4 in.

Loaned by the Kasser Mochary Art Foundation, Montclair, New Jersey

Right: Fernando Botero (Colombian, b. 1932) Hombre a caballo / Man on a Horse, c. 1975 Bronze, 1/6 25 x 21 x 11 1/2 in.

Loaned by the Kasser Mochary Art Foundation, Montclair, New Jersey

Public and Private – The Figure Examined: Masterworks from the Kasser Mochary Foundation Through May 30, 2016

Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape Through May 15, 2016 For more information, visit www.tampamuseum.org.

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On the heels of the opening exhibition of Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape at the TMA, there is another exhibition now open too. Public and Private – The Figure Examined: Masterworks from the Kasser Mochary Foundation examines the most universal subjects in art, the human figure. With a focus on the human figure, the exhibition traces social ideas, artistic movements, philosophical and political theories, and stylistic trends by American and European artists from the 19th and 20th century.

The exhibition was made possible through one family’s love of the arts.

“For me and my parents, collecting art was a family affair,” says Mary Mochary. “From childhood, my mother inspired us to study the civilizations that had preceded ours, while my dad impressed upon us that creativity was a gift to be encouraged and admired.

So, collecting works of art, which were the manifestation of both the culture and the creativity of their times, was almost obvious. We are so proud to bring portions of our collections to Tampa for this exhibition.” The exhibition was organized by the Tucson Museum of Art and the Kasser Mochary Art Foundation.

“Public and Private – The Figure Examined: Masterworks from the Kasser Mochary Foundation exhibition, is truly a remarkable opportunity to experience a universe of works created by Western European and American artists, beloved for centuries by the art world,” says Michael A. Tomor, PhD, Executive Director at the Tampa Museum of Art. “In one exhibition, the Tampa Bay community can see the works of Renoir, Miró, Cassatt, Gauguin, Dalí, and Rivera, in oil, print, and bronze, among 100 works spanning centuries of artistic creativity. The Kasser Mochary Art Foundation has given this opportunity to the region, and my hope is that everyone takes advantage of this rare opportunity.”

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METROLife Spotlight

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VIP Opening Party Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape Exhibit at the Tampa Museum of Art The museum hosted a VIP reception for the opening of the Jaume Plensa: Human Landscape exhibition. Guests enjoyed a reception with Museum Executive Director Michael Tomor, PhD and Chief Curator, Seth Pevnick.

Presented by PNC Bank the exhibition features numerous indoor as well as outdoor installations, engaging viewers even before they enter the Museum.

View the works of Jaume Plensa at the Tampa Museum of Art through May 15, 2016.

Visit www.tampamusuem.org.

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METROLife Spotlight

Advance Treatment for Strokes at Florida Hospital According to the American Heart Association (AHA), every minute without treatment during a major stroke, the brain loses 1.9 million neurons, 14 billion synapses, and 7.5 miles of nerve fibers. The quicker a stroke victim can get quality treatment improves the chance for survival and lowers risk for major disability.

The AHA recently updated their recommended treatment guidelines for stroke patients to include a device that can pull a stroke-causing clot from the blood vessels in the brain.

This treatment, called intracranial mechanical thrombectomy, begins with an incision in the patient’s upper thigh. A small, long tube is threaded through the arteries and veins of the body and is directed into the brain where the clot is. A wire mesh device captures the clot and pulls it out of the body with the tube.

James E. Lefler, MD, Neurointerventional Radiologist at Florida Hospital Tampa

“Treating acute strokes with this procedure has proven to be very effective,” says James Lefler, MD, neurointerventional radiologist and co-director of the Florida Hospital Tampa Comprehensive Stroke Center. “Florida Hospital Tampa has been actively involved in intracranial mechanical thrombectomy since the devices were first on the market in 2012. We are currently one of only a

few hospitals in the Tampa Bay area equipped to perform the procedure.”

Florida Hospital Tampa was one of the first in Florida accredited by the Agency for Health Care Administration as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Discover the Florida Hospital difference at www.InspiredTampaBay.com.

Junior League of Tampa Celebrates 90 Years of Service

For information, visit jltampa.org or email anniversarygala@jltampa.org.

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On April 2, 2016, The Junior League of Tampa will celebrate their 90th Anniversary. Throughout 90 years, the organization has positively and historically impacted Tampa by remaining true to their mission: promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and improve communities. The Junior League of Tampa invites the community to join in celebrating. The Emerald Anniversary Gala will take place at The Tampa Museum of Art. The event will feature a look back at The Junior League of Tampa’s most memorable projects and events, their community impact and recognize The Junior League of Tampa’s most prestigious civic leaders.

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METROLife Spotlight

Council Oak Lounge Hosts Gasparilla Dinner It was a night to celebrate and enjoy a food and cocktail pairing featuring Mount Gay Rum. The event began with a Fountain of Youth/Mount Gay Eclipse Silver-themed cocktail reception, paired with Sugarcane Shrimp and Scallop Lollipop and was followed by an innovative four-course meal prepared by Chef Michael Balles and his team. Each course was paired with Mount Gay offerings — Black Pearl/Mount Gay Black Barrel; Council Oaks XO Sidecar/Mount Gay XO; Mount Gay 1703; and Hot Buttered Rum/Mount Gay Eclipse Gold. Chef Balles described each course from the South African Lobster to the 2nd course of Squab. Balles said the Japanese Wagyu Filet for the 3rd Course was reserved two months in advance to ensure its availability. The Caramelized Banana Rum Cheesecake with Salted Gelato finished the meal. Guests received a bottle of Mount Gay XO Extra Old to take home.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino holds wine and spirits dinners throughout the year.

Call 813-627-6630 or www.seminolehardrocktampa.com.

Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center Opens New Facility Dr. Joseph Castellano is excited to announce the new home of Castellano Cosmetic Surgery. Located in South Tampa, the facility combines the technology and safety of a hospital with the comfort and ambience of a high-end spa. Dr. Castellano has established himself throughout Florida as an expert in cosmetic procedures such as Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Mommy

Makeover, Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. In addition to surgical procedures, the facility offers laser treatments, skin care and injectable fillers.

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Companion Care For A Loved One

Caring for a senior or disabled family member can be extremely challenging; that is where Porter Companion Care comes in. With 24 hour care available, Porter Companion Care is a leader in the field of in-home health care, providing assistance and non-medical care services throughout the greater Tampa Bay area. They provide care to all ages, and are dedicated to champion independence and do their utmost to help disabled adults maintain a sense of autonomy.

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Junior League of Tampa Hosts Gasparilla Invasion Party 2016: It was a perfect day and ideal spot to gather for members and friends of the Junior League of Tampa to celebrate the Gasparilla invasion and watch the flotilla. Members and guests enjoyed great food, drinks and entertainment at the Davis Islands headquarters. | Go Red For Women Casting Call Premiere: The American Heart Association, along with Laser Spine Institute, sponsored the Casting Call Short Film Premiere at the Tampa Theatre. In an effort to promote the Go Red For Women movement, more than 40 women and men shared their stories of heart disease and stroke. The short film

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make a difference. 10News anchor Tammie Fields served as emcee and four women, Lynette Bear, Megan Brouck, Ruby Hope and Kristen Powers, were recognized for their efforts to make a difference in the fight against heart disease. | 4th Annual Cocktails & Couture: Guests enjoyed an avant-garde cirque-themed party at the Ritz Ybor with plenty of fashions, acrobatic performers, music, fortune tellers and more. Sponsors of Cocktails & Couture included The RITZ Ybor, Tribeca Color Salon, Square One, Tampa Bay Fashion Week, tbt, and Bro Pro Co. Select proceeds will benefit Pride & Passion at the Tampa Museum of Art. VIP guests enjoyed craft cocktails, swag bags and reserved seating along the runway. | LAMPLighters 2015 Christmas Silver Coffee: The holidays were in full swing at the beautiful home of Tina Piboolnuruk, as she hosted the 26th

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Annual LAMPLighters Silver Coffee. Proceeds from the afternoon soiree benefited the children of Metropolitan Ministries. Linda Mills was this year’s Silver Coffee chair and Jeannie Nicholson

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and Stacy Schmidt were event co-chairs.

(1) Heather Walsh, Karyn Bersch, Jennifer Branton, Amy Brun (2) Krista Stegemiller, Megan Rindone, Mia Hendrick, Tricia Tindall, Kara Keller, Ann Musser, Ashley Tardiff (3) Tanya Arja, Jenny Mitchell-Spencer (4) Marcia Clayman, Sharon Martinez (5) Maria Campos, Karen Krymski (6) Stephanie Watts, Jeanne Tate, Kate Sawa, Patrick Shelley, Mandi Tate (7) Alison Boh, Melissa McCormick, Ronnie Gray, Stephanie Brooke Boh, Katie Goddiess (8) Ryan Sullivan, Nicholas Catania, Parker Homans, Chad Allen (9) Areis Evans, Genelle Frazier (10) Judith Henkin, Charlene Bleakley, Christine Manley (11) Jeannie Nicholson, Linda Mills, Tim Marks, Stacey Schmidt, Tina Piboolnuruk (12) Doreen Zelen, Stephanie Pere, Laurie Echevarria

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METROLife Party

Rooftop Eve 2016 The sold-out Rooftop Eve New Year’s Eve party was the hottest and chicest place to be seen ringing in 2016.

The ladies were glitzy and sparkled, while the men dressed to impress. The top floor of a parking garage was transformed into the theme, Midnight in the Garden with guests rocking to the Frequency Band and DJ Papi. The champagne flowed and was served by buff men in togas. Proceeds benefitted the DeBartolo Family Foundation.

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Jaume Plensa:

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Human Landscape On view through May 15, 2016

Spanish artist Jaume Plensa (b. 1955) has created large-scale artworks related to the human ďŹ gure for public places around the globe. This exhibition features numerous indoor as well as outdoor installations, engaging viewers even before they enter the Museum.

Presented by:

This exhibition was organized by Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, Nashville, Tennessee Sponsored in part by: Jaume Plensa. Soul of Words I, 2014.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, Nashville, Tennessee. 2015.

Photo: Dean Dixon. Š Jaume Plensa.

Courtesy Galerie Lelong, New York.

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BACK ROW (left to right): Paul Reilly, Raymond James; Jeff Eakins, Hillsborough County Schools; Mike Schultz, Florida Hospital; Connor Lewis, Ryan Companies; Bob Dutkowsky, Tech Data; Peter Marmerstein, HCA West Florida; Timothy Reardon, Pasco County Fire and Rescue; John O’Shea, Vology; Bill Muir, Jabil; Chuck Sykes, Sykes Enterprises Inc.; David Ridel, Greystone Healthcare Management; Trey Traviesa, V3 Partners, LLC; Dr. Jonathan Ellen, All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine; MIDDLE ROW (left to right): Mark Anderson, Tampa General Hospital; Pablo Brizi, Bloomin’ Brands; Dr. Robert Sanchez, Northside Hospital and the Tampa Bay Heart Institute; Mark Fernandez, Community Volunteer; Dr. Arthur Labovitz, USF Health and Tampa

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General Hospital; Ronda Parag, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine; Dia Nichols, HCA West Florida-Northside Hospital; Dr. Kevin Sneed, USF School of Pharmacy; Tom Pepin, Pepin Distributing; Ernie Garateix, Heritage Insurance; Joe Liotine, Life Time Athletic; Marissa Lepain, BayCare; FRONT ROW (left to right): Seth Miller, Transamerica; Katie Pemble, American Heart Association Metro Board Chair; Susan Hopkins, Community Volunteer; Rhea Law, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney; Stacie Schaible, WFLA News Channel 8; Mindy Grossman, HSNi; Brenda Junco, Tampa General Hospital; Amy Rettig, Nielsen; Marie Gutgsell, Nielsen; Susan Collins, All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine; Kathryn Gillette, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

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Heart Ball Combines Philanthropy and Fun The 58th annual American Heart Association Tampa Bay Heart Ball is taking things to the next level.

Chaired by Trey and Nina Traviesa, the optional black-tie fundraiser is a crossroad of advocating for the American Heart Association’s mission, and razzle-dazzle ambiance, entertainment and auction lots.

“The Tampa Bay Heart Ball is one of the American Heart Association’s Top 10 galas in the country and we want to live up to that reputation. This year we are putting tremendous efforts into raising money to fund critical research and community programs, as well as giving guests a night to remember,” said Trey Traviesa, managing partner of V3 Partners, LLC. The Heart Ball’s new location at the Tampa Marriott Waterside, as well as the after-party — which is also onsite — are two of the event’s most-anticipated diversifications.

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bidding for the silent auction, and desirable items like a catamaran trip to the British Virgin Islands and a one-week stay at a stunning home in Park City, Utah.

“Nina and I are honored to serve as chairs this year,” said Traviesa. “We have beloved family members who have battled heart disease, so we are passionate about raising awareness about the No. 1 killer of Americans, and motivated to take the appropriate steps to live long, healthy lives for our daughters.”

The 2015 Heart Ball takes place on April 30 at 6 p.m. The leading sponsors are Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Sykes

2016 Heart Ball Chairs, Trey and Nina Traviesa

Enterprises, Inc., V3 Partners, LLC, and Tampa Bay Metro Magazine.

For more information, please call 727-563-8112 or visit TampaBayHeartBall@heart.org. #TBHeartBall.

Go Red For Women® Tampa Bay Chair Leads by Example Research shows that women who are involved with the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives. The 2016 Go Red For Women Tampa Bay Chair is proof that this statement is true.

“I was motivated to join Go Red For Women because my mother has had three heart attacks and I wanted to learn more about what I could do to prevent heart disease,” said Amy Rettig, SVP of Public Affairs at Nielsen. “Since becoming a part of this inspiring movement, I’ve started living the Go Red mission. I’ve gone to my primary doctor to get my numbers checked. I’ve started exercising more and enjoying it. And, toughest of all for me, I’ve chosen to make hearthealthy decisions with my eating.”

Rettig and hundreds of other community members will gather at the 2016 Go Red For

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Women Luncheon to advocate for women’s health and learn more about how they can support the fight against the No. 1 killer of women – heart disease. The Luncheon takes place on Wednesday, May 25, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel.

“As Chair of the local Go Red campaign, what I look forward to most is uniting with other women in the community to beat heart disease and stroke. Eighty percent of cardiac and stroke events are preventable through lifestyle changes and education. By Going Red, we can truly save lives.”

Sponsors include Macy’s, Laser Spine Institute, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, Nielsen, TherxServices, Greystone Health Network, All Children’s Hospital John Hopkins Medicine, HCA – West Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Sykes, Verizon,

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2016 Go Red For Women Chair, Amy Rettig with Jennifer Bryan, Fundraising & Event Manager for Southeastern Guide Dogs

Crothall Healthcare, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine, Tampa Bay Times, 10News WTSP, WQYK 99.5, and WILD 94.1.

For more information, please call 727-563-8106 or email GSAGoRedTampaBay@heart.org.

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Local Together to End Stroke Campaign Recognizes Heroes Stroke Hero, noun: stroke survivors, stroke caregivers, researchers and medical professionals who are dedicated to saving lives from stroke, and individuals who recognized the signs of a stroke and called 9-1-1.

Melanie Williams, the Florida Regional President of Verizon, is no stranger to stroke heroes.

“My mother had a massive stroke over 10 years ago. My nephew was home with her and, despite her repeatedly telling him not to, he called 9-1-1,” said Williams.

Williams’ mother made it to the hospital with little expectation to live. But thanks to the quick actions of her grandson and critical medical care, she is here today. Williams’ nephew became a fire fighter as a result of his experience and his desire to help others.

“I am beyond grateful that my nephew acted the way he did and that my mother is with us. I know firsthand how stroke can affect a family, which is part of why Verizon is

in its third year of partnering with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to prevent, beat and treat stroke, the No. 5 killer of Americans.”

In addition to encouraging community members to learn the warning signs of a stroke through the acronym F.A.S.T., Verizon and the American Heart Association are recognizing local stroke heroes. The two organizations will celebrate stroke heroes on a quarterly basis throughout the year, and they are hosting a Stroke Awards Party on Feb. 23.

“We are honored to award local lifesavers and stroke survivors,” said Williams.

“I invite everyone to become a stroke hero by learning how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. and calling 9-1-1 at the first sign.”

F.A.S.T.: Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Slurred Speech, Time to call 9-1-1.

To nominate a Stroke Hero, visit www.Heart.org/TampaBayFast.

Together to End Stroke is nationally sponsored by Medtronic and locally sponsored by Verizon.

The American Heart Association and BayCare Bring Blood Pressure Program to Local Worksites

The American Heart Association is fighting to improve the health of all Americans by 20 percent, by the year 2020. While adults’ cholesterol levels, diets and physical activity are getting better, blood pressure is getting slightly worse.

Almost 30 percent of Tampa Bay area residents and over four million Floridians have high blood pressure, and many more may be at risk. High blood pressure can increase a person’s chance of heart failure,

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heart attack and stroke.

To combat this issue, the American Heart Association, with the support of BayCare, is launching a free evidence-based hypertension management program called Check.

Change. Control. within local companies in the Tampa Bay area. This initiative will help employees identify, lower and maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

“BayCare and the American Heart Association share a mission to improve the health of all we serve,” said Lou Galdieri, the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. Chair and President of Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin hospitals.

“Check. Change. Control. provides local com-

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panies with the knowledge and resources to control blood pressure, and it has the ability to greatly improve employees’ quality of life.”

Check. Change. Control. uses an online health tracker to empower individuals to take ownership of their cardiovascular health. The program has been introduced in cities around the country. Preliminary results show that 70 percent of those who began the study with blood pressure higher than 150/90, ended up with blood pressure lower than 140/90.

“We look forward to seeing the positive impact and results that this program will have on local worksites and our community.

There is no better benefit to offer your employees, than helping them have healthier, longer lives,” said Galdieri.

For information about high blood pressure, visit www.heart.org/hbp.

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Students Get Hands-On with CPR Training

Jefferson High School students learn Hands-Only CPR.

Through funding from a local American Heart Association grant, a sponsorship with All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the generosity of the American Heart Association Tampa Bay Metro Board, every public high school in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties has received a CPR in Schools Training Kit™.

The American Heart Association Tampa Bay Metro Board’s donation is part of their goal to train 150,000 teenagers and adults in Hands-Only™ CPR by 2017.

“Our board members are fueled by a passion to improve the health of our community,” said Katie Pemble, American Heart Association Tampa Bay Metro Board Chair. “I am inspired and honored to be a part of a team that has made CPR training a priority.”

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the U.S. It can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone – even young people.

When bystander CPR is immediately performed, a victim’s survival rate can double or even triple. Unfortunately, only 41 percent of people who experience a cardiac arrest at home, work or in public get the immediate help that they need before emergency services arrive.

The CPR in Schools kits will create generations of lifesavers by allowing approximately 25,000 local high school students to be trained annually.

“It was important for us to team up with the American Heart Association to teach this generation of students the important skills of Hands-Only CPR, as they will then always have the ability to apply them to save someone’s life,” said Dr. Gary Stapleton, division chief of pediatric cardiology at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute. “When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every second counts as there can be irreversible brain damage after two minutes.

Having more people who have the skills to provide immediate CPR to someone at school, home, or in the community can have a powerful impact on the survival of someone who has a cardiac arrest.”

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Bringing AHA Research to the Forefront Study Could Alter Approach to Treating High Blood Pressure This landmark study found that more aggressively treating high blood pressure saved lives. Results showed 43 percent fewer cardiovascular disease-related deaths in patients who dropped their systolic pressure to near 120 – instead of settling for under 140, the target that has long been considered acceptable.

Since 1996, The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has compiled an annual list of the major advances in heart disease and stroke research. The list is determined by the organization’s volunteer and staff leaders, and is highly anticipated at the end of each year. The extraordinary Top 10 list of 2015 includes everything from revolutionary stent retrievers to treating high blood pressure to examining the impact of lifestyle modifications.

“As a longtime volunteer of the American Heart Association, I’m energized

by the organization’s continuous groundbreaking discoveries in cardiovascular research,” said Chuck Sykes, President and CEO of Sykes Enterprises and an American Heart Association Tampa Bay Metro Board Member. “This year, Sykes is hosting several local research events including a symposium that will inform local researchers how to apply for AHA grants. We look forward to supporting the AHA and its key role in advancing life-saving research that has tremendous value.”

Below are glimpses of three of the 2015 Top 10 studies.

Lifestyle Studies Underscore Power of Healthy Habits A group of lifestyle studies emphasize the importance of total health to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In addition to healthy eating and regular exercise, these studies show the importance of getting proper sleep and even how regular text messages with encouraging notes about lifestyle changes can improve health.

New Drugs Slash Bad Cholesterol How the most disabling strokes are treated is undergoing the biggest transformation in decades after research this year showed dramatic benefits when tiny devices are used to go into the brain and grab large clots.

For more information or to read the full studies, visit www.heart.org.

Healthier Workplace: Building a Culture of Health The American Heart Association has created a Healthy Food and Beverage Toolkit that provides practical action steps that are easy to understand and apply to the workplace food environment.

A 2010 study showed that improving the

types of foods and beverages served and sold in the workplace positively affected employees’ eating behaviors and resulted in net weight loss.1 The research is clear that eating nutritious foods and eating only enough to meet energy needs can reduce cardiovascular

disease risk and promote wellness.

Below are three options you can learn more about by calling the American Heart Association Tampa Bay at 727-563-8006 or downloading the toolkit online at www.Heart.org/FoodWhereUR.

Evaluate your vending machine options

Provide healthy foods for onsite meals

Implement a culture of healthy snacking

1. Groeneveld IF, Proper KI, van der Beek AJ, Hildebrandt VH, van Mechelen W. Lifestyle-focused interventions at the workplace to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease–a systematic review. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2010.

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James Ronzo, D.O. and Frank Bono, D.O.

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Doctors of Distinction

BIOSPINE INSTITUTE Specialties: Orthopedic Spine Surgery

The BioSpine Institute is a private spine surgery practice that provides relief from neck and back pain through advanced minimally invasive surgery. The outpatient surgery center and new patient clinic, both in Tampa’s Westshore District, are the realized vision of two pioneers in the field, Dr. Frank Bono and Dr. James Ronzo.

They were committed to building an institute dedicated to a singular purpose: to improve the lives of patients by perfecting the art and science of minimally invasive spine surgery, while providing an unparalleled experience made memorable by attention to every detail, comprehensive communication, and outstanding surgical results.

The vision began almost 15 years ago when, after medical school and additional fellowship training, Dr. James Ronzo and Dr. Frank Bono started a very successful practice in Central Florida, where they made the decision to focus exclusively on minimally invasive spine surgery. This was at a time when the huge majority of spine surgeons were still performing back surgery using the traditional, open method, a highly invasive procedure which led to a long and painful recovery. This new minimally invasive approach meant the entire procedure could be performed through a tiny ž'' incision, which led to less pain, less scarring, and a much faster recovery.

Dr. Frank Bono and Dr. James Ronzo have now treated over 35,000

patients and performed over 14,000 minimally invasive surgical procedures.

This places them among the most accomplished spine surgeons in the country. Minimally invasive spine surgery is certainly a field where experience matters.

In addition to their extensive experience, Dr. Ronzo and Dr. Bono quickly realized through their participation in organizations such as the North American Spine Society that their surgical outcomes were among the best in the nation. They felt compelled to bring this standard of excellence to a new and larger population of patients in Greater Tampa Bay, and so is born the BioSpine Institute, a place where the experience makes all the difference.

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Doctors of Distinction

JOSEPH J. CASTELLANO, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.C.S. Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center Specialties: Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover To be an excellent cosmetic surgeon it takes an artist’s eyes and precision, a strong medical understanding, surgical skills and excellent interpersonal abilities in order to approach every patient with compassion, acceptance and understanding.

Dr. Castellano has a reputation among patients as being approachable, friendly, personable, and competent. He establishes a personal consultation with each patient, involving careful discussion of the patient’s options — whether the desired procedure is breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), face lift, or eyelid surgery.

He is thorough in his explanations of procedures and works to establish a

comfortable, one-on-one relationship with patients. Dr. Castellano and his experienced licensed staff will guide each patient throughout the decision making process, and help to make an informed decision on which treatment is the best choice.

Their goal is to help you achieve that “just beautiful” feeling you’ve been imagining. Offering an exclusive span of cosmetic procedures, laser treatments and medical grade skincare, the private practice also has a state licensed in-office surgical suite, and is certified by the State of Florida. At Castellano Cosmetic Surgery, patient confidentiality is of the utmost importance, and allows for the privacy and ease of access that can’t be

found in a traditional hospital setting.

Dr. Castellano and staff are excited to announce the opening of his new facility.

The state-of-the-art surgery center provides all the technology of a hospital setting within a specially designed surgical facility,and features two surgery suites, private pre-operative and recovery rooms. With a stylish and spacious patient treatment area, the center is comfortable and accessible. Dr. Castellano is currently an active member of The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, The American College of Surgeons and The American Medical Association. He is a native Floridian, growing up in the Tampa Bay area.

105 S. MacDill Ave., Ste. 203 | Tampa, FL 33609 | p. 813.872.6093 | f. 813.534.5079 | www.castellanocosmeticsurgery.com

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FRONT ROW: Paul Benfanti, M.D.; Drew Warnick, M.D.; Gregory Hahn, M.D.; Jeffrey Neustadt, M.D. BACK ROW: Lee Phillips, M.D.; Scott Beck, M.D.

CHILDREN’S ORTHOPAEDIC & SCOLIOSIS SURGERY ASSOCIATES Specialties: Pediatric & Adolescent Orthopaedic Surgery Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP is a patient-based center of excellence for the treatment of all orthopaedic conditions in children and adolescents, and is proud to be listed in Doctors of Distinction and on the Best Doctor’s List again this year. We strive to provide care using the latest cutting edge technology, resulting in the safest and most accurate outcomes.

Drs. Neustadt and Hahn have been treating scoliosis for more than 20 years and perform more than 120 scoliosis surgeries annually, utilizing specialized computerized navigation technology that increases the precision and accuracy of the surgeries. Drs. Warnick and Benfanti blend their skills in sports medicine and their unique knowledge of pediatric

growth and development to provide comprehensive care for the young athlete who has sustained an injury. Dr. Beck is trained in the Fassier Duval Nail treatment of long bone fractures in patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Our physicians are committed to joint-preserving treatment options for the hip.

Not only do our physicians possess an abundance of experience, but they also have knowledge in pediatric-based orthopaedic medicine that has led to a well-earned reputation within the Tampa Bay medical community. Their accomplishments have been recognized on both a local and national basis. As the only pediatric orthopaedic group practicing at All Children’s Hospital, Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery

Associates was ranked #37 in the nation for Pediatric Orthopaedics in the US News and World Report ranking of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2014-15.

At some point, most children will require the attention of an orthopaedic surgeon – either because of a broken bone, sports injury, or other condition. Treatment should concentrate on the child’s specific needs, allowing them to heal and return to what they do best – being children!

Integrity, credentials, commitment, and the use of advanced technology are what make our physicians distinct and the best choice for your child’s orthopaedic needs!

For more information, please visit www.chortho.com or call (727)898-BONE (2663), or (813)879-BONE (2663).

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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 Eyelid Surgery, Orbital, Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgeon For more than 25 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 31 years and has 2 sons Michael 28 and Daniel 26. 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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LARRY WILLIAMS, M.D. AND MINDI GIGLIO, D.O. Tampa Bay Surgical Group Specialties: General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Breast Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Diagnosis and Surgery, Wound 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 treat a wide spectrum of general surgical issues including hernias, gallbladder disease, wounds and colon and breast cancer, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Williams also brings to the practice expertise in the vascular surgical field treating aortic aneurysms, carotid artery 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. He resides with his wife in St. Petersburg, where they raised two daughters, who have also gone on to become physicians.

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. Giglio and her husband live in St. Petersburg with their two dogs.

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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Dr. Jennifer S. Hayes, DO, FACOOG

HILARY DALTON, D.M.D., M.S.

VISIONARY CENTRE FOR WOMEN

Dalton Dental

Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of Tampa Bay & Sarasota

Specialties: Board Certified – Laser Gum Disease Treatment, No Scalpel – No Sutures

Specialties: State-of-the-art Gynecology, Robotic Gyn Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopy, Cosmetic Gynecology

Gum Grafts, Cosmetic Gum Lifts, Adult Invisalign, Pain-less Dental Treatment.

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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 Small Business of the Year 2015 for Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

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. Dalton Dental is the go-to place! Your Healthy Gorgeous Smile – Our Passion!

Vitality — including the sense of one’s sexual vitality — is an important factor in women’s health and quality of life.

Board-certified gynecologist, Dr. Jennifer Hayes, has dedicated her life’s work to female-centric health care and perpetuating each patient’s vitality. She is a leader in the community, providing innovative solutions in Gynecology, Robotic and Vaginal Surgery and, most uniquely, Cosmetic Gynecology.

Dr. Hayes was the first gynecologist on Florida’s West Coast to provide robotic surgery. Through tiny incisions, she performs safe operations on the uterus and ovaries, removes fibroids, resects endometriosis and repairs prolapse. She lectures nationally and teaches other surgeons robotic techniques.

With excellent skill and trademarked techniques, Dr. Hayes is the only Doctor in the Bay Area who is an Associate of the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America and is one of the most experienced Cosmetic Gynecology surgeons in the country. She has built a reputation as the source for naturallooking Laser Reduction Labiaplasty. Her expertise in Vaginal Rejuvenation before prolapse, and treatment for active, fit women with moderate prolapse, allows her patients to have normal anatomy again and turn back the clock to before childbirth!

In addition to the well-known G-Shot®, Dr. Hayes is on the technological cutting edge in administering the O-Shot®, which enhances intimate sensation and female performance both inside and out of the body.

It is this expertise and sincerity that keeps Dr. Hayes’ patients satisfied, earning her “Patient’s Choice” Award six years in a row.

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Doctors of Distinction

MCILWAIN MEDICAL GROUP Dr. Laura Cruse, Dr. Harris McIlwain, Dr. Kimberly Smith

THE REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE GROUP Drs. Tarantino, Goodman, McCormick, Yeko

Specialties: Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine

Specialties: Infertility, InVitro Fertilization, Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy,

McIlwain Medical Group (formerly Tampa Medical Group) is dedicated to providing their patients with compassionate healthcare, including focus on prevention and wellness, breakthrough medications, with the latest technologies in diagnosis and the most comprehensive therapies. Drs. McIlwain, Cruse and Smith are board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine with a special focus on arthritis and related diseases, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders.

McIlwain Medical Group strongly believes in cultivating the physician/patient partnership through education. Our doctors have authored many books including topics such as arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia as well as ebook, Diet for a Pain-Free Life, a doctor designed program to control pain, decrease inflammation, and lose weight.

To better serve our patients, our practice also offers membership in the popular Privia Health, a program that provides priority access to the nation’s best doctors, online health records, same day/next day appointments, and priority phone/email access to their physician.

McIlwain Medical Group proudly participates in clinical trials that help our physicians provide better treatment options, slow progression of disease, and decrease pain. For over 30 years, we have targeted a plethora of disorders including arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, hyperlipidemia, gout, obesity and more.

We have two convenient locations, North Tampa and Central Tampa where patients can utilize on-site services, including blood draws, x-ray, and bone density tests (at our central office). To learn more about our practice and access educational materials, visit our website at www.mmghealth.com.

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, resulting in pregnancy rates that are among the highest in Florida and the nation.

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 and andrology laboratories and a radiology suite. Advanced procedures including ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), donor egg, oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, as well as diagnostic and advanced laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, tubal reversal and vasectomy reversal are all offered at the RMG 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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Doctors of Distinction

TAMPA BAY HEARING AND BALANCE CENTER

TOWER RADIOLOGY CENTERS Setting the Standard in Radiology

Loren Bartels M.D., F.A.C.S.; Kyle Allen M.D., M.P.H.; Christopher Danner M.D., F.A.C.S.; Jay Farrior, M.D. Specialties: Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery

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

Tampa Bay Hearing and Balance Center is a Best Doctors of America® recognized practice, specializing in the treatment of ear, hearing, balance, facial nerve, and skull-based medical problems for children and adults. The team of surgeons and audiologists are all very passionate about advancing the management and treatment of complex ear and vestibular disorders and using a combination of novel, leading edge, and traditional approaches to ear health.

Patients are offered advanced solutions for hearing loss including hearing aids, middle ear reconstructive surgery, bone conduction hearing aids, and cochlear implants. As one of the busiest cochlear implant centers in the USA, the physician team and audiologists are active in clinical trials for cochlear implant research and serve on advisory boards for cochlear implant design, peer reviewed journal manuscript reviews, and other clinical publications. They offer cochlear implant services for children even before the age of 12 months.

Their evidence-based evaluation and treatment address a wide range of vestibular disorders including BPPV, Ménière’s disease, vestibular migraine, and other balance problems. Their highly tailored imaging protocols are advantageous to patients with both common and unusual otologic disorders, especially for congenital disorders, skull base tumors like acoustic neuroma, otosclerosis, dehiscent semicircular canals, and rare clinical problems. Their audiology team provides comprehensive audiometry and vestibular testing.

Patients are able to contact the office for appointment scheduling 24 hours a day. Patients with otologic emergencies like sudden hearing loss, acute viral vertigo, Bell’s Palsy, bleeding ear, and acute mastoiditis are scheduled and seen on the same day.

Congratulations to our radiologists, Bruce Zwiebel, MD, FACR, FSIR; Gregg Baran, MD, FACR; and Krishna Nallamshetty, MD; 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 and Florida Interventional Specialists. Tower’s team of radiologists is comprised of 67 board-certified radiologists who sub-specialize in Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal, Cardiac, Thoracic, Nuclear Medicine, Breast Imaging, Vascular & Interventional, Neurointerventional, Pediatric, Body and Emergency Radiology.

Tower’s radiologists participate in the academic missions of research and teaching by serving as the primary teaching faculty for University of South Florida, Radiology. In addition to the radiologists’ array of certifications, Tower’s 12 full-service centers hold accreditations in multiple modalities by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Tower’s Norsthside center is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the ACR. Most recently, Tower has become an accredited CT Lung Screening Center by the ACR and is also proud to announce the addition of 3D Mammography, a revolutionary new screening and diagnostic technique with higher cancer detection rates.

Tower utilizes a number of unique safety protocols to make imaging safe for patients. This includes a utilization review system to tailor CT imaging, decreasing radiation exposure. Tower also pays special attention to pediatric patients by joining the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging by pledging to “Image Gently” 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.

5 Tampa General Circle, Suite 610 |Harbourside Medical Tower | Tampa, FL 33606 p. 813.844.4900 | f. 813.844.4905 | www.tampabayhearing.com

12 Locations Throughout Tampa, Brandon, Riverview & Wesley Chapel p. 813.642.6524 | f. 813.879.1809 | www.TowerRadiologyCenters.com

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Tampa Bay’s pulse at your fingertips.

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Cultivating Culture The cultural happenings of music and movies as Gasparilla celebrations continue to cultivate the arts.

By Mary Lou Janson

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ive music and independent films are the focus of two of Tampa’s major annual festivals that fly under the Gasparilla flag and keep the city’s traditional pirate-themed party going through March; but fun and entertainment are just part of what the Gasparilla Music Festival and Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF), are all about.

Events that started with a staged pirate invasion and celebratory parade, have expanded under the Gasparilla banner to include a nighttime parade, a two-day event for casual to world class runners and an outdoor art festival that draws hundreds of artists and hundreds of thousands of attendees over a weekend. Ten years ago the film festival premiered here.

Five years later, the music festival was added to the event line-up.

Without the blast of cannon fire or a barrage of beads, these newcomers are nicely impacting Tampa’s image as a city that, not only celebrates, but also cultivates the arts.

While living in New York, Rachel Marks Feinman enjoyed an abundance of cultural activities. Moving back to Tampa made her realize just how much she missed events like the Tribeca Film Festival.

“I wanted to enhance the cultural landscape of this city,” said Feinman.

“When I talk to people about film festivals they tell me how they go to Sundance or Tribeca. They think they have to leave where they live to have an experience like (a major film festival),” she said. As the president of GIFF, Feinman oversees what has become the largest, in terms of total

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films screened, and best attended film festival within the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area.

While attendance continues to grow each year, the event is also gaining stature within the film industry. For the 2016 festival, a record-breaking number of submissions — more than 850 films — were received.

Filmmakers screening movies here have brokered distribution deals. Newcomers trying to break into the industry access networking opportunities to further their careers.

Designed to create interactive experiences for the audience that go beyond simply watching movies, GIFF enables attendees to meet directors, attend Q&A sessions with talent, or cheer celebrities, as they cross the red carpet.

“We’ve been ranked among the world’s top 50 festivals for the past three years by MovieMaker Magazine,” said Feinman. “A lot of that is due to how well the filmmakers are treated. We lack pretentiousness. We take ourselves seriously, but not too seriously.”

While Florida’s film industry struggles to compete for movies lured to other locations by financial incentives this state lacks, Feinman believes the festival offers Tampa a chance to show itself off to industry representatives and connect them with the people and resources they can tap into here.

“We have some excellent talent,” said Feinman. “This is such a clean and stable industry. Part of our mission is to keep talent from leaving Tampa.”

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TOP: Filmaker discussion on stage at the Tampa Theatre for the 2015 Gasparilla Film Festival RIGHT: Monica Varner, Andres Castillo, Rachel Marks Feinman, Ferdian Jap were the leadership that brought the 2015 GIFF to life

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F TOP: Founding Board Members of the Gasparilla Music Festival: Front - (L-R): Ty Rodriguez, Jamie Zinober, Aydin Keskiner, David Cox Back - (L-R): Paul Dolcimascolo, Jeff Hunt, Phil Benito, John Wakefield, Carter Henderson BELOW: GMF at night along the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

ifth generation Tampa native, David Cox, recalls conversations shared over drinks with friends and business associates who debated what industries should be courted to fuel Tampa’s economy, as well as, what type of events could energize this community and kick up its cool factor.

It took the all-volunteer group made up of some 80 like-minded individuals, drawn from all walks of life, an estimated 18 months to plan, fund, organize and implement the inaugural Gasparilla Music Festival. The timing proved ideal due to downtown Tampa’s newly developed Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, which provided a perfect urban setting, for the festival to feature its mix of local talent and nationally recognized headliners.

“We knew we could do a signature event there. Having that as our venue was a huge part of our success,” Cox said. “It is the only place in the world with panoramic views of the University of Tampa, the cylindrical Sykes building, the Tampa Museum of Art and downtown. No where else in the world has a stretch of riverfront like ours.”

As attendance climbs and tickets sell out, organizers hope to broaden the event’s appeal by offering an even more diverse musical mix. This year, a new stage located in downtown

Tampa’s MacDill Park, will be devoted to an all Latin music line-up on March 13.

“That music is a part of Tampa’s culture and we want to showcase it more this year,” said Cox. “We want to be Tampa-focused and serve this community. We want to try to stay eclectic while letting the event continue to evolve.”

As the festival’s executive director, a position Cox filled in August to carry on the work Ty Rodriguez had handled for the previous two years, he oversees year-round activities that include collecting and distributing donated musical instruments to local schools and providing paying gigs for local talent at various venues, including the city’s streetcars where passengers can enjoy live music on select dates.

While the focus will still remain on enhancing Tampa’s image through the festival and supporting aspiring musicians with roots here, Cox feels there is potential to grow to 100,000 in attendance by its 10th year, a goal that would require more room and a longer run.

“Bigger is not necessarily better and we still want to keep it a great event,” said Cox. “We don’t have the answers yet, but we are constantly exploring ways it can get better.” M

Gasparilla Music Festival March 12 - 13, 2016 www.gasparillamusic.com

Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival March 30 - April 3, 2016 www.gasparillafilmfestival.com

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METROHome Hot Property

Serenity is Calling Ballast Point Beauty | By Ronda M. Parag

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n the heart of south Tampa lies a stunning home with views of Hillsborough Bay and the feeling of serenity with its private location. The Ballast Point area has hosted generations of Tampa families since the 1920s.

Located on South Gordon Avenue, the home is tucked away, but is located just minutes from downtown Tampa, nearby restaurants, shopping and Tampa International Airport.

The original Bungalow-style, two story home was constructed in 1934 with three bedrooms and three baths. Throughout the years, the estate-sized property has been expanded and integrated to the natural, oak-filled property and mature landscaping. A private road leads directly to the lush lawns, rambling gardens and sparkling waters of the Bay. The classic design and large windows fills the home

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with natural light and views of the water and a lush nature-filled backyard. The large, open space rooms allow for dinners and gatherings with family. The oversized, waterfront porch offers a perfect welcome or a spot to entertain or just relax. The wood deck, down at the waters edge, offers a wonderful place to watch the sunrise.

Throughout the home are beautifully polished hardwood floors downstairs, along with ceramic tile in the baths and carpet in some rooms. The gourmet kitchen opens to a large window-walled family room and eat-in area. Wood cabinets and generous counter space provide all the necessary storage space to satisfy any chef. A separate island with a sink, allows for easy meal prep. Additional downstairs space includes a large living room, dining room and study.

Upstairs the master suite provides a

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sanctuary with views of the expansive grounds and foliage. A jetted spa tub anchors the center of the master bath.

The crisp white design offers his and hers separate vanity areas, with numerous drawers and cabinets for storage and separate shower stall.

There is a one-bedroom guesthouse with 300 square feet that is ideal for guests who want to visit from the north, or a live-in nanny, for families with small children. A third cottage on the property with 228 square feet provides great space for a home office, art studio, playhouse or additional air conditioned storage. M Located in Hillsborough County in Ballast Point, this Signature Collection home is currently offered at $2,500,000 through Smith & Associates Real Estate.

Contact The Lux Group at 813.839.3800 or visit www.5718southgordonavenue.smithandassociates.com.

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Fine Lines New Wheldon Family Home in St. Petersburg

By Mary Lou Janson

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Inspirations for the interior of Susie Wheldon’s custom-designed home were drawn from such diverse sources as the white-washed interior brick walls of a local business, to the checkered flag associated with motor sports.

Similar bricks salvaged from a Milwaukee building that have been plastered and painted, add depth and dimension to one wall of her master bedroom. Black and white squares reminiscent of the racing pennant pattern the floor of an upstairs bathroom.

Unconventional ideas and elements and multi-level angles are apparent throughout the two-story, 3,600-squarefoot home that combines modern design with minimal dĂŠcor, contrasts light and dark colors and features textured wood floors, sleek metal surfaces and smooth marble counters.

A desire to live in the family-friendly community of St. Petersburg’s Historic Old Northeast neighborhood, meant not only moving from nearby Snell Isle, but designing and building a new home. The mother of two admired the red brick-lined streets and American Craftsmen-style bungalows that define the centrally located district, but needed a more practical floor plan to accommodate individual bedrooms for sons Sebastian, 7, and Oliver, 5, space for entertaining guests, an office where Wheldon could manage professional and personal matters and a modest pool.

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“I knew we wanted to be in this neighborhood,” she said. “There are a lot of great homes with character here, but I had to have a functional space that would work for all of us. We really had to think outside of the box, but once I saw the plans I fell in love with it.”

To meet those needs within the confines of a single, narrow lot, she worked closely with Jimmy Brattain of Design Works Florida, who created the flowing floor plan and eye-catching architecture. Elaine Pauley of Urban Style Interiors of Indianapolis, met with Wheldon every few months to help select the ideal interior fixtures, features and furnishings, that contribute to the “classy, modern industrial” décor.

“The house is my version of clean, white, simple architecture,” said Brattain. The front door appears to open directly into the house but instead accesses the pool and patio area that sports views of blue skies, twinkling stars and the multi-level gabled roof.

“The inspiration for the courtyard is Santorini (city in Greece). I liked the different levels of roofs that make the courtyard feel like you are in a small village,” said Brattain. “It’s a playful take on architecture that you can’t see from the street.”

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Lots of windows, many well above eye level, high ceilings, French doors and an open floor plan on the ground level, provide ample space for gatherings of friends and family. Separate, but spacious, rooms above the living area offer a sense of sanctuary that is enhanced by the soothing, cooling colors incorporated throughout the rooms.

Framed black and white family photos displayed on the second floor and small canvases of original paintings by family friends, relatives and others closely connected with Wheldon, exhibited in another stairwell, put a personal stamp on the premises that make the home feel all that much more warm and welcoming.

The Wheldon family has called St. Petersburg home for years. Dan Wheldon was a professional race car driver who died doing what he loved at age 33. A red brick bearing his autograph is embedded among the white bricks in a bedroom. A fabric featuring the British flag of the U.K. native’s homeland cover an armchair that is located in the children’s upstairs play area.

“Those help to keep us all together,” said Susie Wheldon. From her home office overlooking the front yard, Wheldon manages the Dan Wheldon Foundation she created to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. M

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FACES OF METRO Tampa Bay

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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 16 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

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The Face of Personal Injury Litigation

RICK ALVAREZ OLDER LUNDY & ALVAREZ Rick Alvarez knows two subjects well: personal injury litigation and rock music. Both inform his work at the courthouse. “Jury trials and rock are wonderfully similar,” he explains. “Each involves themes of ordinary life, presented for others’ reflection.”

A product of Tampa’s public schools (and later Notre Dame), Rick serves those harmed by negligent drivers, property owners, manufacturers, and equally powerful groups. He champions the underdog. “It’s the same reason for everything from Aerosmith to Zappa.”

3014 W. Palmira Ave., Suite 202 Tampa, FL 33629 813-254-8998 www.olalaw.com

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The Face of Fashion

KARYN SEO Karyn Seo is the CEO & Designer of the ladies clothing brands CAITE and Kyla Seo. Since launching in 1998, she has found incredible success with both brands, now sold in over 1500 stores nationwide and caiteonline.com.

Seo’s designs feature intricate hand-embroidery and one-of-a-kind original prints that are affordable, versatile and made with real women in mind. In December, Seo opened CAITE Boutique Outlet to introduce the quality brands at 50 percent off retail to Tampa residents.

Caite Boutique Outlet 4899 W Waters Ave Tampa, FL 33634 813-962-0900 customerservice@caiteinc.com

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The Face of Real Estate Title Insurance

PHIL YOST COMPASS LAND & TITLE, LLC Phil Yost opened Compass Land & Title in Tampa over ten years ago.

An expansion to booming downtown St. Petersburg was a natural next move and he opened an office on Central Avenue. Today, the founder of this respected title agency in Tampa Bay handles real estate transactions for clients throughout Florida. The industry award-winner manages an experienced team that takes pride in maintaining a small, “boutique” firm with Phil’s signature personal service touch.

1609 W. DeLeon Street - 2nd Floor Tampa, FL 33606 813-254-3535 449 Central Ave #203 St Petersburg, FL 33701 727-800-9876 www.compasslandandtitle.com

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The Face of South Tampa's Custom Clothier

DAN SHREEVE, BESPOKE & CO Dan Shreeve, is the premier custom clothier in South Tampa with 28 years of experience and a showroom full of unique fabrics for one-of-a-kind apparel. Dan dresses the Bay area’s most influential men and women based on their worklife, taste, and individual style. No matter the profession, Dan believes one should ‘dress well ... you can’t afford not to.’

Dan Shreeve Bespoke & Co 3305 W Bay to Bay Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33629 813-728-6572 www.bespokeandcofl.com

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The Face of Interior Design

ROB BOWEN DESIGN GROUP Rob Bowen and his team create spaces that evoke a rare sense of intimacy and inspiration.

Rob’s unique talents, keen insights and collaborative spirit transform personal and professional settings into one-of-a-kind expression of each client's vision and style, each as distinctive as the individuals they’re designed for.

An intensely process-oriented designer, Rob takes due diligence to a new dimension by taking the time to truly listen and understand each client’s vision, lifestyle and feelings about what will make their house or office feel like home. Described by those who’ve worked with him as exceptionally gifted, intuitive, artistic, sophisticated, collaborative, positive and generous, each client becomes a friend and every project an indelible expression of a new friend’s personal point of view.

300 Beach Drive NE, Suite111 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 p: 727-822-8200 f: 727-822-8299 www.robbowendesign.com

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The Face of Relaxation

EDYTA CHYLINSKI SPA SUDEVA Edyta is the owner of Spa Sudeva, a holistic Day Spa located in South Tampa. She is a licensed skincare professional and a Reiki Master with over 18 years of Spa, Wellness business experience. Edyta opened Spa Sudeva a little over 4 years ago, with the desire to help others achieve personal and spiritual wellness, through the use of holistic therapies, such as Reiki, Chakra balancing, Holistic Health Coaching, Full Body Detox body treatments, Thai Massage, Spiritual Counseling and Massage and Natural Skincare. Spa Sudeva has been awarded - “Best Facial in Tampa” and recognized in the top 5 for “Best Spa in Tampa” as well as “Best Massage in Tampa” by the Tampa Bay Business Journal and USA Today.

2406 S. MacDill Ave. Tampa, FL 33629 813-837-4300 www.SpaSudeva.com

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Face of Family Law

KELLI L. MITCHELL, ESQ. Involved in each of her cases, it’s Kelli Mitchell’s personal approach to her firm that has created a dedicated family law practice. Her firm is devoted exclusively to handling family law matters such as divorce litigation, collaborative divorce, relocations, modifications of timesharing, child support and alimony, along with post judgement enforcement and contempt. Kelli tailors her approach to each case depending on the needs of her clients by using various methods to resolve family law disputes, including litigation, mediation and collaborative. Kelli is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and serves on HCBA’s Family Law Section’s Executive Committee, a member of the Stann W. Givens Family Law Inn of Tampa, a sustaining member of the Junior League of Tampa, and a board member of Jacob’s Touch.

215 West Verne Street, Suite A Tampa, Florida 33606 813-254-4433 Kelli@KelliLMitchell.com

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The Face of Real Estate Law

CHAD T. ORSATTI Orsatti & Associates, P.A. has a reputation throughout the Tampa Bay area as a clientfocused firm that has provided competent, efficient and cost-effective services for its clients for the past 15 years.

Orsatti & Associates, P.A. provides a wide range of legal services with an emphasis on real estate and commercial transactions.

Chad T. Orsatti, Esq. has received hundreds of referrals from satisfied clients for his representation of them in residential and commercial real estate transactions, estate planning and probate administration, business and corporate law and related litigation throughout the Tampa Bay area.

2925 Alternate 19 North, Suite B Palm Harbor, Florida 34683 727-772-9060 chad@orsattilaw.com www.orsattilaw.com

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SPECIAL SECTION

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

BEAUTY AND SKINCARE

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YOU ARE YOUR MOST POWERFUL ADVOCATE. MORE THAN EVER, COLORECTAL CANCER IS A PERSONAL MATTER. Today, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States,* but that may be changing.

Research shows that knowing the genetic and molecular makeup of your colorectal tumor may lead to safer, more effective treatment, just for you. Make it personal. It’s your tumor.

Talk to your doctor about testing your tumor.

Speak up. Ask questions.

Go to SU2C.org/colorectalcancer to learn more.

Greg Kinnear, SU2C Ambassador

Stand Up To Cancer is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. *According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deathin the United States when men and women are combined.

Healthy Greens with organicgirl Organicgirl brings specialty greens mainstream with two new salad blends — Sweet Pea and PEPPERGREENS, both featuring greens you could previously only get in season at the farmers market.

The Sweet Pea mix features delicate, fresh sweet pea shoots that add a satisfying crunch and hint of juicy sweetness to a salad. It also packs the power of plant protein — 5 grams per serving. PEPPERGREENS is a flavor-charged blend that adds a spicy kick to salad.

It features special tender-leaf greens like green mustard (a special variety that has a wasabi-like heat), peppery arugula, red mustard and cress (the spiciest of them all!).

In addition, organicgirl has a line of fresh salad love vinaigrettes.

The dressings are made with whole, organic ingredients — real lemons, tomatoes, kale, farm fresh cheese and herbs. The line features healthier versions of favorites like caesar and white cheddar and new flavors like lemon agave, kale parmesan, fresh tomato Italian and pomegranate balsamic.

The organicgirl products are available at grocery stores and natural food markets nationwide, including Whole Foods and Publix Super Markets, and many neighborhood markets in Tampa.

Visit www.iloveorganicgirl.com.

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Your Most Kissable Lips Jane Iredale is the president and founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, a company she founded in 1994 which brought the mineral makeup line jane iredale to the aesthetic industry. She was the first to supply this industry with a line of makeup that had skin care benefits.

For the most kissable lips, try Puremoist Lipstick in Forever Pink, and other kissable colors.

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METROGuide Weekender

B Central To All Things Disney

The Walt Disney World® B Resort & Spa | By Ronda M. Parag

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he fresh design and contemporary interior of the B Resort & Spa create a feeling of peace and tranquility, in a place that can be crazy-filled with all things Disney. The convenient location of the Walt Disney World® B Resort & Spa is within easy walking distance to the newly transformed Disney Springs, while the special WDW shuttle buses, for the participating Lake Buena Vista hotels, makes transportation to any of the Disney parks very simple.

The newly-renovated 394 rooms and suites are super convenient for an easy escape to Orlando. Select guest rooms have bunk beds and gaming consoles for the kids are available upon request.

All staff of the B Resort & Spa wear name badges that express their personal “B” word. It is fun to see the creativity of the team members. Throughout the hotel, the B is filled with art as part of the “B

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Artistic” initiative. Through a local partnership with Baterbys Gallery, there are works from the Gallery displayed and available for sale throughout the resort. Baterbys Gallery has an extensive art collection and is a 20 minute drive away from the resort. A fun-filled excursion to the gallery can include a guided painting demonstration, along with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

The Pool Bar offers a wide selection of handcrafted cocktails created by the trendy bartenders and offers lighter food options.

The spot to B Social or B Refreshed is a newly opened American Kitchen Bar & Grill, offering classic “comfort food.” The portions are hearty and easily shared.

Menu favorites include Southern Fried Chicken and Shrimp & Grits. Grab a seat at the bar and choose from a variety of craft beers, small batch bourbons and whiskeys.

The American Kitchen is open for breakfast,

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lunch and dinner. At the center of the restaurant is a vintage 1951 bright red Flatbed Ford that features a salad bar and various self-service entrees. Be sure to snap a selfie behind the driver’s seat of the vintage truck.

The ideal spot to B Indulged is at the Spa. The small, but nicely appointed spa includes a nearby B Active® Fitness Center and nearby Zero-entry Pool. Don’t miss a workout because you are on vacation with easy access to cardio and weight equipment. A great way to recharge after spending time at the Parks is with an Aveda® Signature Massage. Leave feeling calm and ready to face whatever the day has in store. The Spa offers a variety of body, hair and nail treatments.

M For reservations and package offers, visit www.bhotelsandresorts.com.

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METROGuide Getaways

Mexico For Romance and Family Memories Excellence Riviera Cancun and Finest Playa Mujeres | By Ronda M. Parag

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he direct flight into Cancun from Orlando International Airport makes sense when trying to get to Mexico from Tampa. The hour and twenty minute drive to Orlando is well worth not having to change planes to get to the tropical paradise of Riviera Maya, located between Playa del Carmen and Cancun.

The crystal blue waters and sugar white sands are calling. We left on the Jet Blue 8 a.m. flight and by just after 10 a.m., we were headed to the luxury Excellence Riviera Cancun. Arrange for a car service in advance, for the 30 minute ride to the all-adult, all-inclusive luxury resort. For families with children, the Finest Playa Mujeres will certainly delight and is a 20 minute ride from the airport.

Excellence Riviera Cancun Upon entering the gated resort, the friendly staff welcomes guests with a cold cloth and a cocktail to soothe the weary travelers. The all-suite property has a variety of views and oversized floor plans.

All the rooms have a mini-refrigerator and stocked liquor that is replenished daily. Room service is available 24-7. For an even greater luxury experience, guests can upgrade to The Excellence Club. Perks include private check-in, welcome flowers and newspaper, Private Club beach and lounge area, buffet and cocktails in a private bar and one Aqua Wellness treatment per day.

Relax with a cocktail at one of the six sparkling pools on the property. A friendly bartender will gladly serve a frozen margarita or piĂąa colada at the swim up bar. Some of the pools are more

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secluded, while the main pool offers plenty of activities including water aerobics or a Zumba lesson. Couples all around are celebrating romance with either a honeymoon or anniversary.

Special touches such as door sashes with an Anniversary or Just Married sash are placed across the room doors. The property is a place where guests return year after year.

Choose from nine international restaurants including Mexican, Indian, Spanish, Italian and French, which are as authentic as possible with delicious cuisine. No reservations are needed, it is first come, first serve. At the Mexican restaurant, Agave, a roving Mariachi band and singer kept us entertained.

The evening dinner was capped off by the server creating a delicious show of flaming Mexican coffee. Entertainment is planned nightly, or simply enjoy drinks at one of the 11 bars. With Excellence all-inclusive resort, guests will have plenty of choices and best of all, eat and drink as much as you want.

There is even a restaurant that specializes in steak and lobster.

Experience pure relaxation at Mille, The Spa. The tranquil setting of the open air lobby is nestled among lush landscaping and the Aqua Wellness hydrotherapy circuit. The healing power of waters and varying temperatures and pressures are designed to create an inner peace; believe me it works. The neck jets, stone walks, ice room, cold plunge and warm pools, seek to bring the body back into balance.

Salon and other spa services including massage and facials are available.

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Finest Playa Mujeres For families seeking a luxury, all-inclusive resort the Finest Playa Mujeres delivers. Open for just over a year, the modern, contemporary design offers a pristine beachfront location for families wishing to escape and reconnect with each other. Many of the Family Suites or Pool Junior Suites offer private pools just steps from the rooms. Parents can escape to the beach or relax poolside, while the kids are supervised and entertained at the Kid’s Plaza complete with a mini-water park, theatre, mini-spa, zip lining and more. For extra pampering, The Excellence Club at Finest is tucked away from the children and provides private check in, late check out, upgrade services, private concierge and more.

Food and drink shines at the nine restaurants, 11 bars and the Sweet Shoppe that offers 10 flavors of gelato, cookies, cupcakes and more. There are 12 swimming pools, 13 hot water jacuzzis, water sports, nightly shows, free internet, and much more. The One Spa offers total wellness with a hydrotherapy experience and massage, facials and body treatments. The night club opens each night at 10 p.m. and the DJ keeps the crowd dancing.

Connect with each other and your family at either of these beachfront Caribbean resorts providing a luxury, all-inclusive escape that will refresh and revive the soul. M Information and Reservations: www.excellenceresorts.com www.finestresorts.com

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Waterfront Dining at the Excellence Riviera Cancun

Excellence Riviera Cancun Roof Top Terrace Suite

Excellence Riviera Cancun Ocean View Suite

Finest Playa Mujeres Aerial View

Excellence Riviera Cancun Aerial View

Finest Playa Mujeres Pool Junior Swim-Up Suite

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METROGuide Behind the Bar

Live with Passion Justin Gray | By Ronda M. Parag

serve as Event Chair for Best of Tampa Bay 2016 to be held April 16, 2016 at the Straz Center. The fun-filled, all you can eat and drink event, includes more than 40 local restaurants and caterers, open bar and four stages of live music to raise funds for arts education programs at the Straz Center. “I never ask for myself, but I ask for the groups I work with,” says Gray. As part of the craft-cocktail culture, Gray can talk flavors, techniques and spirits all day long, but with his giving nature, he is part bartender, part humanitarian – the perfect mix.

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orn and raised in Tampa, Justin Gray is happy to share his passion and vision for Tampa.

Whether bartending at Anise Global Gastrobar, or volunteering for a cause, Gray is committed to creating a better community for all. While some young people are drawn to the bright lights of LA or New York, Gray is proud of his native city and willing to invest his energy to make the Tampa Bay area great. “If we keep loosing our assets (meaning our

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young people), we will never arrive at our full potential,” says Gray. As a result of his upbringing, Gray firmly believes in “Paying It Forward and Giving Back.”

Gray admits he is a “spiritual sound being” and that permeates every aspect of his life. Among his many community activities, Gray serves as the Vice President of the Bartenders Guild (his 2nd, two year term) and has been a three year member of the Producers Board for the Straz Center. This year, Gray will

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METRO: Where are you on your off nights?

Gray: In a bar or restaurant in Ybor City, downtown St. Petersburg or Seminole Heights. I like to support my friends. I double up by combining leisure and work. I also have my own marketing and catering company, A & A Hospitality Services.

M: What are the hottest bar conversations?

G: While we are suppose to “hear and not hear” it is fun to watch all the Tinder dates happening.

M: Who is the most interesting person you’ve served at the bar?

G: Derek Jeter was in last week, but I don’t get star struck. The arts have magic for me, so I’d have to say the folks involved in the production of Lion King, from the make-up and costume designers, to the cast and musicians from the orchestra pit.

M: What is your favorite cocktail?

G: The Mint Julep – the simplest of cocktails with three ingredients - sugar, bourbon and mint. It is great for Derby Day or a cool fall or winter day.

M: Favorite city to drink, other than Tampa?

G: There is no place like New Orleans.

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METROGuide Foodie

Celebrity Chef Melds Rustic Farmhouse with Modern Casino Glitz Marc Murphy’s Grey Salt | By Ronda M. Parag

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et a taste of the Big Apple in Tampa with the new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant by celebrity chef, Marc Murphy. Inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Marc Murphy has brought his latest concept to the Bay area. The rustic farmhouse meets modern-twist interior, sets the tone for a casual, yet refined, dining experience.

The interior of Grey Salt is clean and reminiscent of easier, simpler times.

Large jars of bright yellow lemons decorate one wall inside the restaurant, along with chopped wood for the grill and other spice filled jars. The exposed kitchen allows guests to watch the culinary team create the delicious dishes

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and watch the rotisserie go around.

While the Bay area has cultivated many local celebrity chefs, it now attracts national chefs, as well. The latest addition being New York-based, Chef Marc Murphy. The culinary bar is certainly being raised, much to the Bay area foodies delight. “Tampa is a great location for my Mediterranean inspired grill because of the close proximity to the Gulf and its amazing seafood,” says Murphy.

“The climate is also very similar to the Mediterranean where I grew up, spending time in Italy and France. Tampa was the perfect location and I’m looking forward to creating an oasis for people to enjoy.

Tampa has a fantastic community of restaurants and I am excited to be part of

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it. I’m so impressed with the dining scene and I look forward to joining such a talented group of chefs.” In addition to his restaurant and catering group, Murphy appears regularly on The Food Network, along with other guest chef TV appearances. His debut cookbook: Season with Authority: Confident Home Cooking was released last year.

The Seminole Hard Rock established its culinary chops with Council Oak Steakhouse and Grey Salt is the newest addition to add to the dining scene. A focus on locally sourced ingredients including local seafood, along with flatbreads, handmade pastas and rotisserie and grilled meats fill the menu. The selection on cheese and charcuterie boards make for a great starter, displayed nicely with pickled vegetables, marcona almonds – almost a meal in itself. One of General Manager Thomas Allen’s favorite dishes is the housemade pasta bolognese and I couldn’t agree more. Cooked to perfection, the red sauce with skirt steak topped the cooked to al dente pasta and rich ricotta cheese. He shared that once the deluxe pasta maker arrived, all the chefs were so busy ‘playing’, he had to remind them to get to work. Another delicious dish is the spinach ricotta gnudi topped with brown butter and sage.

For a side, try the lentils which were hearty and tasty, not mushy at all. Other entrees include wood-grilled prime skirt steak, snapper, grouper, lamb chops and roasted duck. The chocolate hazelnut tart served with pine nut gelato and a cappuccino is worth saving room for to end the meal. The round, curved bar near the entrance is a great place to grab a pre-dinner handcrafted cocktail, glass of wine or craft beer. M Grey Salt Located inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33610 813-627-8100 www.seminolehardrock.com

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METROGuide Foodie

Seeking Fresh Comfort Food In A Modern Social Setting?

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen to the Rescue | By Ronda M. Parag

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chic and contemporary interior invites guests inside at the new Doc B’s located on Bay Street in International Plaza. The menu delights diners in the Tampa Bay area with a focus on fresh salads and veggies, along with comfort food favorites of burgers, and sandwiches served with french fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw or quinoa salad. The restaurant was created

by Craig Bernstein, who opened the first Doc B’s in 2013, naming the restaurants after his late father, Dr. Bernstein. The concept hails from Chicago with two locations, and Tampa being the first in Florida, with a Fort Lauderdale location opening later this year.

The large communal table in the bar area or the tucked away booths, offer options to be social or secluded. The bar is surrounded by TVs to catch the scores of the latest games and enjoy a speciality

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cocktail or a craft beer. The outside patio, shielded with a brick fire pit wall, offers great people watching, while sipping a glass of wine and savoring a salad or sandwich.

A great starter is the Housemade Guacamole. It is fresh and flavorful served with chips. The menu has a balance of healthier choices including a Quinoa Kitchen Salad made with Quinoa, Marcona almonds, mint, radish & feta topped with crispy leeks or the Brussel Sprout Salad, along with more comfort, Very Special Entrees. A personal favorite is the Wok Out Bowl® where you choose a Protein – shrimp, tofu or salmon, chicken or beef; Base – sticky brown rice, lo mein noodles or quinoa; Sauce – sesame teriyaki or spicy thai; all served in a bowl with veggies and cashews. The Pan Roasted Chicken is moist and flavorful, while filling up the entire plate and served

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with mashed potatoes. Be sure to save room for Rob’s Double Decker Chocolate Cake that is completely decadent and served with a cold glass of milk.

The menu changes quarterly to make the most of seasonal ingredients.

While every effort is made to source locally, Doc B’s does seek out the highest quality ingredients including fresh tuna from Hawaii, lo mein noodles from San Fransisco and salmon from the Faroe Islands. Chicken and beef entrees are always made with hormone and antibiotic free meats. Everything is made in-house, every day including the salad dressings and desserts. M

Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen Open for lunch and dinner daily Accessible from Bay Street at International Plaza 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa www.docbsfreshkitchen.com

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Metro Dining Guide

Comfotable Outdoor Seating

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

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

Tennessee Hot Chicken

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

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

The “ Beet” lejuice

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

Wok Out Bowl

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

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METROGuide Latitude

Jaume Plensa, Self Portrait, 2013 Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, FL Courtesy Galerie Lelong, New York

Human Landscape Sculpture by Jaume Plensa

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One of the world’s foremost living sculptors, Spanish artist Jaume Plensa (b. 1955), has created large-scale artworks related to the human figure for public places around the globe. This Tampa exhibition, the artist’s largest to date in the United States, features numerous indoor as well as outdoor installations, engaging viewers even before they enter the Tampa Museum of Art. M

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