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TAMPA & ST. PETERSBURG

FLORIDA

Welcome to Volume 11 of The Scout Guide Tampa & St. Petersburg—and our inaugural edition as your new Editors.

More than a guide, this is our love letter to the community we call home, the makers and merchants who give it character, and the everyday moments that remind us how lucky we are to be here.

Think of this as your companion for living well in Tampa Bay. Keep it on your coffee table, tuck it into your beach tote, or reach for it when you're ready to discover something new. Whether you're a born-andraised local, a newcomer putting down roots, or a visitor falling for this place for the first time—let The Scout Guide lead you to your next favorite boutique, restaurant, or hidden gem.

Shopping local keeps roughly 68 cents of every dollar circulating in our community. But beyond the economics, it simply feels better to champion your neighborhood businesses. We're deeply grateful to every partner in this guide who trusted us to tell their story, and we hope you'll seek them out.

We believe everything you need to live a beautiful life exists in our community. So join us in supporting local, growing together, and savoring the people and places that make Tampa Bay worth celebrating. Tell them The Scout Guide sent you!

With love,

Allie & Sarah

Allie Felix Editor Owner

Sarah Maingot Editor

CREATIVE & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Brittany Elise Photography

Gardenia Collective

May Wealth Advisors

Piper & Co

CONSTRUCTION & HOME DESIGN

Canopy Builders

Designs by Human

Gibson’s on Central

King Stone Surfaces

MK Construction

Stewart Built

United Granite

COMMUNITY & LIFESTYLE

Berkeley Preparatory School

Deborah Kent’s

Hyde Park Village

The Bunny Hive

REAL ESTATE

Brooke Brate Real Estate

Gay, Glaser & Gunning

Harvey Petty Realtor

BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELLNESS

Elevate Health

Embers & Ice

Griffin Concierge Medical

North Tampa Spine & Joint Center

Watt Plastic Surgery & Med Spa

EVENT EXPERIENCES

Bendecido Coffee

RSBP Events + PR

Oxford Exchange

Popi Damalos Events + Design

Stay Gold Floral

Tampa Monogram

DINING

Chef & the Baker

Gatheria Studio

Next Level Brands Hospitality

Oxford Commons

Willa's & Willa's Provisions

TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY

EdenLuxe Travel

Sheltair Aviation

The Tampa EDITION

THOUGHTFUL PHOTOGRAPHY COLLABORATION FOR EDITORIAL, EVENT, AND BRAND PROJECTS

gardeniacollective.co • i @ gardenia.collective

813.340.0272

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Heather Ciampini Founder & Lead Travel Advisor

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Tony Watt, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Principal Designer & Owner

JOE HUMAN

From concept to completion, we specialize in new commercial builds, tenant improvements, industrial renovations, and historical restorations - delivering strategic construction solutions throughout Tampa and beyond.

Jason Stewart Alec Harmes

Meghan Iacofano

Stephen Gay

Yuri Howlett

Ed Gunning

Katie Glaser Lynn

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS DOING BIG THINGS

Helping you discover and connect with local businesses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and across the country. Visit our website to learn more.

AN ELEVATED ADVISORY EXPERIENCE

Thoughtful service and tailored strategies, with your needs at the center.

Collectively, we offer decades of experience, which we dedicate to crafting innovative, thoughtful financial strategies for clients. We take the time to get to know your lifestyle, goals, and values so that we can deliver a plan designed to help you strive for the future you’ve envisioned for yourself and your family. Offering the breadth of resources and capabilities of a large corporation, we provide the tailored, attentive service of a small firm.

PATRICK MCDERMOTT Senior Partner, May Wealth Advisors

Advisor,

MK Construction is a family-owned and operated company built on trust, craftsmanship, and pride in every detail. Specializing in residential construction, the team brings deep expertise in condo remodels, groundup new builds, home additions, and full or partial renovations. With a truly hands-on approach from start to finish, MK Construction delivers thoughtful workmanship and a seamless, stress-free experience for homeowners and condo owners alike.

813.928.1905

Tony Mullersman, Director of Operations, Owner

Katie Mullersman, Director of Client Services, Owner

Lauren Gelston, Director of Design, Owner

Ben Gelston, President, Owner

Consistently ranked as one of the top solo agents at Smith & Associates and closing over $58M in sales in 2025, Brooke brings thoughtful expertise and deep market knowledge to every transaction. Having raised her own family in South Tampa, Brooke understands what you’re looking for when you’re ready to plant roots in this vibrant community. Whether you’re making your ﬁrst home purchase or discovering your forever property, Brooke is your trusted guide—ready to welcome your family home.