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FOOD Grab a locally made frozen treat to keep cool in the Florida heat
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SOCIAL SCENE Last month’s happenings are this month’s eye candy
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NATURE Learn more about the sea turtles you’ll see nesting on Bay area beaches this summer
TAMPA CONFIDENTIAL Featuring insiders with local knowledge
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AROUND TOWN Events around Tampa this June/July
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FASHION Dive in to the hottest summer fashions TOP DENTISTS See who local dentists named the best of their fields VACATIONS Get the scoop on things to do for every interest in Georgia and the Florida Keys
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AUBREIGH IN ANNA MARIA Our ad consultant gives readers her tips for a weekend on Anna Maria Island
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STYLE Round up these must-have accessories before hopping your next flight
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about the cover This month’s fashion feature cover image was shot on location at 500 Harbour Island’s infinity edge pool by senior photographer Gabriel Burgos. Find more summer fashions starting on page 24. Cover: Ted Baker London Sunie Orchard Wonderland Swimsuit, $129; Celine Thin Shadow Sunglasses, $450, both from Nordstrom; Greek-Inspired Earrings, $28; Gold Necklace, $38; Tasseled and Gold Bracelets, $22; Brown Beaded Fang Bracelet, $22, all from Kit’s Well-Dressed; Mar y Sol Collins Striped Basket Tote in Aqua, $129, Ship Chic Above Right: Saylor Juliette Maxidress, $286; Blue Tiered Earrings, $38, both from Haden Reid Boutique; Kendra Scott Nicolas Cuff, $130; Canvas Jewelry Wire Wrap Chevron Pendant, $18, both from Nordstrom
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“Hopeful. Grateful. Doable. Possible. Surprising. Accomplished. Lovable. These are words that before my treatment did not exist in my life or my world. This monumental transformation in my life was made available by both the science and technology of Neurostar TMS treatments and the atmosphere created by Dr. Pages and his incredible staff. You are surrounded by support, safety and warmth.” - Patient Testimonial NORMAL BRAIN
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or me, summer is synonymous with travel. Living in Tampa, we’re lucky to have so many amazing destinations within our reach, just a short plane ride or adventurous road trip away. Our cover story is packed with places to go, whether you’re in the mood to lounge on a beach in the Keys or experience the historic streets of Savannah, Georgia. It’s your ticket to an unforgettable summer getaway. Of course, planning your vacation wardrobe is a critical part of the vacation experience, so be sure to check out our fashion feature on page 24. For this piece, photographed on location at 500 Harbour Island — the island’s newest high-rise — we scoured Tampa for this summer’s hottest new looks. You’re going to need a bigger suitcase because we’ve also put together a list of on-the-go travel accessories designed to make your trip as smooth as possible (page 18).
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If a vacation isn’t on this summer’s agenda, never fear — you’ll feel like you’re on a deserted island with our delicious list of tiki-inspired drinks, mixed up just for you by local restaurants (page 14). Pair them with a frozen treat (page 12) or one of the Bay’s tastiest burgers (page 49) for maximum vacation feels. After all that sweetness, you’ll need to make an appointment with one of Tampa’s top dentists. Lucky for you, this also happens to be our 2017 Top Dentists issue, which features a peer-voted list of the area’s best of the best in a variety of specialties. Meet the dentists starting on page 31. We know that the Florida heat is slowly creeping up on us, so stay cool, and be sure to share your travel adventures with us on social media! Find us on Facebook and Instagram @tampamagazine.
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Goat Cheese Habañero Ice Cream with Raspberry Drizzle – Revolution Ice Cream Co.
Kale Apple Cucumber – The Hyppo
Strawberry Mango dipped in White Chocolate with Sprinkles – Whatever Pops and Bowls
Ore-Roll – Snobachi
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Trendy, artisan frozen treats are popping up all over Tampa Bay and are the perfect dessert to combat the impending heat wave. Originating in St. Augustine as a hip spot for locals and tourists, The Hyppo is serving up all-natural popsicles made with fresh fruit, cane sugar and unique ingredients at their stores in Ybor City and Hyde Park Village.
Snobachi snobachi.com 2206 E. 7th Ave. (813) 284-6071 The Revolution Ice Cream Co. revicecream.com 6701 N. Florida Ave. (813) 513-5053
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Blackberry Goat Cheese – The Hyppo
Whatever Pops and Bowls whateverpops.com 5127 N. Florida Avenue (813) 559-7677
Champagne Mango – The Hyppo
The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops thehyppo.com 702 S. Village Circle (813) 442-4387
Creamy Lemon with Dark Chcolate Drizzle – Whatever Pops
Pop over to Seminole Heights to taste one of The Revolution Ice Cream Co.’s wild flavors, like chocolate habañero and buttered pancake with maple syrup – try multiple varieties with a take-home ice cream sampler – or a handmade ice pop from Whatever Pops and Bowls. Finally, the Thai rolled ice cream craze has hit Tampa with the opening of Snobachi, which offers flavors like banana and chocolate or green tea and strawberry.
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Rum Punch No. 6 – Lay low on the left shore with this, made from Old St. Pete Righteous Rum and Spice, apricot liqueur, pineapple, lime, honey and Angostura bitters.
True Blue – Club Caribe coconut rum, Blue Curacao, Real Coco, Real Pineapple syrup and pineapple. Ask for it served in a monkey coconut to get the full off-the-grid flavor.
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You don’t need a thermometer to tell that summer’s back. Maybe it’s global warming, or maybe spring took the year off, but one way or another beach season is here. Cool off with these island-inspired cocktails, served at some of the Bay area’s best lounges on or near the waterfront. And don’t worry about the weather – rising tides mean more beach for all of us.
Toasted Churrolada – Terremoto Churros tequila mixed with an in-house blend of coconut cream and pineapple and topped with a toasted almondcinnamon rim will keep you warm after sundown.
Singapore Sling – A classic updated for modern times, mixing Martin Miller gin, Benedictine liqueur, Rothman & Winter cherry liqueur, Tippler’s orange liqueur, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine and Angostura bitters.
Beach Berry Coconut – Coconut, rum, strawberry purée and fresh coconut water served “islandstyle” in a Thai fresh coconut. Because we heard you like coconuts.
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NATURE
TURTLE TIME From now through September, Florida beaches have some very special guests
Written By Marcy Sanford | Photography By FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
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ast year more than 128,000 sea turtles came to Florida to nest. During turtle nesting season, you might see a leatherback or green turtle coming to shore, but loggerhead turtles make up about 70 percent of the sea turtles that come to our beaches each year to lay their eggs. While most go to beaches on the East Coast and in South Florida, loggerhead nests have been recorded at Anclote Key and Honeymoon Island and all along the Clearwater and St. Pete beaches. Anne Meylan, senior research scientist with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission, says Fort De Soto Park, Egmont Key, Cabbage Key and Shell Key are also popular spots.
According to Meylan, Florida is one of the most important places in the world for loggerhead turtles, but many encounter problems after they’ve traveled hundreds of miles to get here. “Our beaches are very important to the survival of the species,” said Meylan. “You should never disturb a sea turtle on the beach. One of the biggest problems we’ve had lately is people using their cell phones to watch or record turtles. The bright light on the phone bothers and disorients them.” “It takes about 30 years before a loggerhead turtle is ready to reproduce,” she said. “The turtles that come to our beaches may have traveled from as far as the Yucatan, Cuba or the Dominican Republic.” It is up to humans to make sure beaches are welcoming when these gentle creatures come to visit. First and foremost, never bother a turtle on the beach or its nest. Next, be a gracious host by keeping the beach clean and free of debris and trash, removing patio and beach furniture at night, and turning off outside lights. If you think you’ve spotted a nest or a turtle that is hurt or in distress, call the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission at (888) 404-FWCC (3922) or #FWC
Where to see sea turtles YEar-Round The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL (813) 273-4000 FLAquarium.org Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL (727) 441-1790 SeeWinter.com Turtle Night Walks Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Vero Beach, FL (800) 800-9800 VeroBeach.Disney.go.com Florida Power and Light Port St. Lucie, FL (888) 646-6396 FPL.com
Loggerhead Sea Turtles Facts • Weigh 200 to 300 pounds • Length of up to 3 feet
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1. Frye Chris Suede Overnight Duffel Bag in Sand, $598 (Neiman Marcus, 2223 N Westshore Blvd., neimanmarcus.com) 2. Tumi Alpha 2 Double Expansion Travel Satchel, $395 (Nordstrom, 2223 N Westshore Blvd., shop.nordstrom.com) 3. Jack Spade Barrow Leather Slim Brief, $398 (London Philips, 800 S Village Cir., londonphilips.com) 4. J.W. Hulme Co. Large Weekend Satchel in American Heritage Leather, $1,475 (Refinery, 2223 N Westshore Blvd.) 5. Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Sports Carryall, $598 (Dillard’s, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., dillards.com)
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B Creative Painting Studio provides classes and workshops for pottery and canvas painting. 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd. Wesley Chapel bcreativepaintingstudio.com
At You Do the Dishes Pottery Studio and Coffee Shop, paint a new mug while sipping an espresso from their coffee bar.
Design, Delight, Destress Written By Marcy Sanford Photography By Gabriel Burgos
Color Me Mine offers activities and special events for everyone in the family.
Ease your worries and unlock your inner Picasso, Monet or O’Keefe
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ocal paint-your-own-pottery studios make it easy for you and a group of friends to get together and have fun while creating a work of art that is beautiful and functional. Design your next set of dishes or a new mug for mom or dad, paint a wine glass for your best pal or a catchall for your baubles – the possibilities are endless. Need a little inspiration, or been a while since you’ve picked up a paintbrush? In-house artists can help you with samples and step-bystep instructions. One surprising benefit? Many people find the day’s tensions melt away when they begin to focus on their creation.
Pretty in Paint will bring the studio to you with a mobile paint party. 18841 State Road 54, Lutz prettyinpaintonline.com
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Bernadette Blauvelt, B Creative Painting Studio, Owner Bernadette Blauvelt has firsthand knowledge of the therapeutic benefits of painting. On April 4, 2010, her 12th wedding anniversary, her husband Chris was wounded in combat while stationed in Afghanistan. “Chris was in the hospital for a year and I would travel with our three young children to D.C. to visit him as often as possible,” Blauvelt says. “I had always been creative but found painting to be an outlet for my stress.” Blauvelt wanted to be able to help other veterans and their families through difficult times and has held classes and retreats for wounded warriors and their spouses since she opened B Creative. “I opened the store for love and to provide therapy to those in need,” she says. “To be able to lift stress off someone’s shoulders for an hour or two is reward enough.”
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You Do the Dishes Pottery Studio and Coffee Shop has been around for 20 years. 15357 Amberly Dr., Tampa youdothedishes.com
A FAMILY LAW TEAM FOR FAMILIES Michelle Brinner A partner of Older, Lundy & Alvarez, Brinner has a unique skill set to help families dealing with divorce. In addition to practicing family and marital law, she also leads the firm’s appellate practice and is trained in collaborative law. “In my approach, I look at the family as a whole unit to try to meet the family’s needs without litigation if at all possible. If that is not possible, then I dig deep into the law to prepare the best case for my clients.” Her work ethic and responsiveness to clients is her way of helping families in crisis. “Divorce is one of the worst experiences someone can go through,” Brinner says. “If I can make that less traumatic, I will.”
Frances Martinez Martinez began her career as a criminal defense attorney and has years of experience in the courtroom. After seeing the family law issues that existed in her criminal cases, she made the natural transition to family law. “What I like best about family law is that you can provide actual solutions for people,” Martinez says. “If you can help parents figure out how to work together for their kids or you can give a spouse a system to support him or herself, it has real long-term, lasting consequences.” Martinez, originally from Puerto Rico, grew up in Tampa and is married with two kids.
Jennifer Meister Meister has a strong passion for child advocacy that developed over years of working in dependency law with children’s legal service, a background few family law attorneys have. “Many of the core issues overlap,” Meister says. “Whenever children are involved, finding a resolution in their best interest is a paramount concern.” Meister also assists families looking to adopt, a process she knows well as she and her husband are licensed foster parents who adopted twin boys. No matter the case, Meister connects to her clients. “My clients experience empathy, compassion, and competency,” she says.
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SUNNY STYLE UP
Lafayette 148 New York Floral Silk Drawstring Pants, $498; BECCA No Strings Attached Bikini Top, $78; Natasha Couture Beaded Multistrand Necklace, $54; Panacea Drusy Tassel Drop Earrings, $32; Chanel Gold Cat Eye Summer Sunglasses, $625, all from Nordstrom; Mar Y Sol Anabel Pom Pom Clutch in Coral, $110, Ship Chic
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Gabriel Burgos | STYLIST: Shawna Wiggs | ART DIRECTOR: Heather Fitzpatrick ASSIST. PHOTOGRAPHER: Caesar A. Carbajal | WRITER: Erika Vidal Holmes | MODEL: Maura Comerford MAKEUP: Jessica Scantlin | HAIR: Kirsten Snively | LOCATION: 500 Harbour Island
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Above: Vitamin A Brena Plunging Halter Ruched-Side Maillot, $180; Akola Horn, Pearl & Java Glass Long Strand Necklace, $375; Tai Rock Crystal Bead Bracelets, $130 each; Jose & Maria Barrera Beaded Mother-of-Pearl Hoop Drop Clip-On Earrings, $340; Dior “Dior Reflected” Two-Tone Aviator Sunglasses, $475; Chloe Scalloped Triple-Strap Chunky-Heel Sandal, $650, all from Neiman Marcus; Sunnylife Luxe Lie-On Watermelon Float, $60, Ship Chic Right: Ralph Lauren Gold Tunic, $1,790; 7 for All Mankind Cutoff Denim Shorts with Step Hem, $159; Loeffler Randall Layla Pompom City Sandal, $395; Vitamin A TwoTone Beach Tote Bag, $195; Gucci Square-Frame Optyl Sunglasses, $360, all from Neiman Marcus; Gilded Rim Red Wine Glass, $22, Anthropologie
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Above: Alexis Fulton Sleeveless Fringe Lace Minidress, $484, Haden Reid Boutique; Baublebar Bubblestream Collar Necklace, $38; Joie Kaelyn Espadrille Wedge Sandal, $278, both from Nordstrom; Tasseled and Gold Bracelets, $22; Jeweled Ring, $48; Guadalupe Design Handmade Bucket Bag, $155, all from Kit’s Well-Dressed; Sunny Life Lennox Round Towel, $99, Ship Chic Right: L Space Jaime Bikini Top, $88; L Space Estella Bikini Bottoms, $70, both from Nordstrom; Elana Kattan Long Multi-Color Duster, $175; Black Beaded Bracelet, $38, both from Kits Well Dressed; Meri Meri Watermelon Necklace, $10, Ship Chic Makeup: Jessica Payne, (423) 367-8395, jessica.scantlin@yahoo.com; Hair: Kirsten Snively, (813) 874-7674, Kirsten.ritenbaugh@gmail.com
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MAKING TAMPA SMILE FOR OVER 35 YEARS
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stablished in 1982, the familyowned Implant & Periodontal Therapy has served patients for over 35 years by using advanced, state-of-the-art technology to provide the most current and least invasive periodontal treatments possible in their three Tampa Bay area locations. All three doctors are leaders in the dental community. Dr. Richard A. Rasmussen Jr. is an international pioneer in dental implants, having trained in Sweden with the orthopedic surgeon considered to be the father of modern implants. Dr. Rasmussen is the only periodontist in the U.S. trained in the craniofacial applications of implants and leads the field in minimally invasive soft tissue and bone grafting protocols. “Dr. Rasmussen and his staff have a great attitude and demeanor that makes the overall experience better, and my gum surgery was 100 percent pain free,� says patient Lou T. “I am a very happy patient.�
Pictured (L to R): Dr. Matthew J. Rasmussen, Dr. Richard A. Rasmussen, Jr. (center) and Dr. Richard A. Rasmussen, III.
Also certified in IV conscious sedation, Dr. Matthew J. Rasmussen supplemented his dental school training with a general practice residency at the University Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, where he gained experience with 3-D planning for implant reconstruction and computer guided surgery. His skills lend themselves to procedures like the Pinhole Surgical Technique, which treats tooth recession and is available at Implant & Periodontal Therapy. Besides implant therapy and recession treatment, the doctors also provide periodontal disease treatment, extractions, periodontal plastic surgery, ridge and sinus augmentations and laser therapy. Before any treatment, all patients receive a complimentary 3-D Prexion scan so their doctor can precisely determine bone density and implant placement.
Implant & Periodontal Therapy North Tampa: 3450 E. Fletcher Ave., Suite 340 South Tampa: 3514 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Suite 1 Clearwater: 28465 U.S. Highway 19 N., Suite 204
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WHO DECIDES WHO IS A TOP DENTIST? Who picks the Dentists? In March, we mailed surveys to hundreds of licensed dentists in the Tampa Bay area. The list of active dentists was provided to us by the Florida Department of Health. If there was no clear winner in a particular specialty, we did not include it in this list. We asked the dentists to nominate their peers they believe to be the best in each specialty, then return the surveys in anonymous prepaid return envelopes or complete the survey through our secure online process. We then tallied the votes from those surveys to compile this list. Was my dentist left off the list because he or she does not advertise in TAMPA Magazine ? Absolutely not. Any dentist who is on the list and also advertising is purely coincidental.
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CAITILIN MARTINI, D.M.D. 3502 Bay to Bay Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 839-6999
VOTED #1 BY PEERS (2-WAY TIE) WILLIAM K. BELTON JR., D.M.D. 510 Vonderburg Drive, Ste. 211 Brandon, FL 33511 (813) 689-5098
ANGELA RASMUSSEN, D.D.S. 3500 E. Fletcher Ave., Ste. 221 Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 972-3500 GILBERTO RIVERA, D.M.D. 4107 N. Himes Ave., Ste. 102 Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 933-5331
Endodontics VOTED #1 BY PEERS DENNIS DEMIRJIAN, D.M.D. 6526 Gunn Highway Tampa, FL 33625 (813) 616-5189
BRIAN T. WELLS, D.M.D. 3757 Maryweather Lane Suite 101 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 907-7668 PAUL ZARITSKY, D.M.D., M.S. 5111 Erlich Road Suite 130 Tampa, FL 33624 (813) 964-8833 3670 Henderson Blvd., Suite B Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 871-5900
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery VOTED #1 BY PEERS (2-WAY TIE) PATRICK A. ABBEY, D.M.D. 3000 E. Fletcher Ave. Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 972-4099
WILLIAM K. BELTON JR., D.M.D.
JOHN RAULERSON, D.M.D. 1409 W. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511 (813) 681-7183
DENNIS DEMIRJIAN, D.M.D.
JOHN RAULERSON, D.M.D.
Runners-up LAURA COYLE BRIDGES, D.M.D. 3646 Lithia Pinecrest Road Valrico, FL 33596 (813) 654-3399 MICHAEL CHIARAMONTE, D.D.S. 26908 Foggy Creek Road Suite 101 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 991-9893
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Runners-up CHRISTIAN KAMARIS, D.M.D., M.S. 4031 Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 289-9809 KEVIN B. MELKER, D.D.S., M.S. 15237 Amberly Drive Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 978-3636 MICHAEL ORRANTIA, D.M.D. 625 Eichenfeld Drive Brandon, FL 33511 (813) 654-3636
PATRICK A. ABBEY, D.M.D.
FELIX JIMENEZ, D.D.S. 1402 Oakfield Drive Brandon, FL 33551 (813) 654-8772 Runners-up MICHAEL BARBICK, D.M.D., M.D. 14005 N. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 264-2286
BARRY C. LEVINE, D.M.D., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D. 5250 E. Fowler Ave. Temple Terrace, FL 33617 (813) 985-1066 3735 W. Neptune St. Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 253-3815
Pediatric Dentistry VOTED #1 BY PEERS LAUREN COMPANIONISTRAHAN, D.M.D. 3514 Bay to Bay Blvd. Suite 2 Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 835-5437
JEFFREY V. MOFFETT, D.M.D., P.A. 13136 Vail Ridge Drive Riverview, FL 33579 (813) 677-3331
RICHARD A. RASMUSSEN JR., D.D.S.
THEODORE PETERS, D.D.S. 508 S. Habana Ave. Suite 110 Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 870-1220
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics VOTED #1 BY PEERS BRUCE W. SCAROLA, D.M.D., M.S.D., P.A. 213 Kingsway Road N. Brandon, FL 33510 (813) 654-6310 Runners-up MARK FARINA, D.M.D. 1503 Amberly Drive Suite E Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 774-5323 2615 W. Swann Ave. Suite B Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 418-6299 MARK T. GOODNIGHT, D.M.D., P.A. 3223 S. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 805-0206 6538 Gunn Highway Tampa, FL 33625 (813) 968-3737 JULIE WORTHINGTON, D.M.D., M.S., P.A. 3640 Madaca Lane Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 968-4040
Runners-up PATRICK T. JOHNSON, D.M.D. 5111 Erlich Rd., Ste. 150 Tampa, FL 33624 (813) 264-1258
LAUREN COMPANIONISTRAHAN, D.M.D.
Runners-up MATTHEW ABDONEY, D.M.D. 2220 E. Bloomingdale Ave. Suite A Valrico, FL 33594 (813) 651-0400 NATALIE CARR-BUSTILLO, D.D.S., M.S. 11936 Boyette Road Riverview, FL 33569 (813) 672-3368 JERRY COPELAND II, D.M.D. 4501 N. Armenia Ave. Tampa, FL 33603 (813) 879-7167
Periodontics VOTED #1 BY PEERS RICHARD A. RASMUSSEN JR., D.D.S. 3450 E. Fletcher Ave., Suite 340 Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 534-4118 3514 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. Suite 1 Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 534-4118
MARK D. MELLMAN, D.D.S., P.A. 721 W. Robertson St. Suite 107B Brandon, FL 33511 (813) 654-4545 MATTHEW T. WAITE, D.D.S., M.S. 17 Davis Blvd. Suite 305 Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 406-0045 JAMES G. WILSON, D.M.D. 1810 S. MacDill Ave. Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 251-0770 EDWARD S. MORTELLARO JR., D.M.D., M.S., P.A. 710 Oakfield Dr., Ste. 126 Brandon, FL 33511 (813) 685-7733
Prosthodontics VOTED #1 BY PEERS M. REZA IRANMANESH, D.M.D., M.S.D., P.A. 2814 W. Waters Ave. Tampa, FL 33614 (813) 737-7066 Runner-up T. GREGORY JACOBS, D.D.S. 1601 Rickenbacker Dr., Ste. 7 Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634-1932
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From the way the ocean waves flow gently over Key Largo’s coral reefs to the way each day in Key West slowly counts down to another beautiful sunset, time just seems to move a little slower on these islands. A trek to the Keys makes for the perfect road trip, or a great chance to put your boat through its paces, to uncover something new within state lines. In the following pages you’ll find four different approaches to seeing the Keys, all arranged by interests. No matter which way you go, you can’t go wrong.
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The Studios of Key West features work from local and out-of-state artists
If You’re Artsy Key West The best-known Key is the cultural hub of the island chain. Each night, you’ll find artisans selling their goods at the Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square (400 Wall St., Key West). Follow up an assuredly gorgeous Florida sunset with a show at the 75-year-old Waterfront Playhouse (310 Wall St., Key West) or an indie film at the Tropic Cinema (416 Eaton St., Key West) down the street. During the day artists in residence display their work at The Studios of Key West (533 Eaton St., Key West), where you’ll find the colors of Key West captured on canvas during June’s “Mango Madness” exhibition. Try an evening mixed with high-class sophistication and Key West tradition by pairing a South Florida Symphony Orchestra (Tennessee Williams Theatre, Florida Keys Community College, 5901 College Road, Key West) concert with a drink at Sloppy Joe’s (201 Duval St., Key West), one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite haunts. Honor his memory with a rum- and grapefruitbased Papa Dobles or a Hemingway Mojito. Summer is prime time for Key West’s cultural festivals. Through July 31, wander in the Key West Art Garden (Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road, Key West), or join some of your favorite mystery writers and true crime experts at the fourth-annual Mystery Fest Key West (June 16-18, DoubleTree Resort Grand Key, 3900 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West), celebrating the best in “whodunit” literature. 38 JUNE JULY 2017
in residence at The Studios of Key West each year
Stay close to the cultural district at the Marquesa Hotel (600 Fleming St., Key West), a renovated “conch” house just a block from the famous Duval Street.
Key Largo/Islamorada On your drive into the Keys, see a part of movie history on a cruise on the “African Queen” (99701 Overseas Highway, Key Largo). The boat has been restored since its use in the 1951 Humphrey BogartKatharine Hepburn film of the same name for in daily trips through the Port Largo Canals. One of the Keys’ best-known art events is the Morada Way Third Thursday ArtWalk (151 Morada Way, Islamorada). In addition to selling art and jewelry, artists and musicians perform on three separate stages throughout the island’s art district on the third Thursday of each month. Stay for the weekend at The Moorings Village (123 Beach Road, Islamorada), which features 1,100 feet of private beach and 18 villas. TV fans, take note: the secluded resort’s Blue Charlotte house serves as a primary filming location for the Netflix series “Bloodline.”
You’ll find distinctly Floridian art all over the Keys
PHOTO CREDIT THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST - LARRY BLACKBURN, BIRD SCULPTURE - COURTESY OF OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA
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In Islamorada, Chef Michael’s (81761 Overseas 1 Highway, Islamorada) lives up to its catchphrase, “peace, love and hogfish,” by serving up four preparations of the fish daily, while the rest of the menu changes depending on the day’s catches. Just up the road, Ziggie & Mad Dog’s (83000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada) is home to some of the Keys’ best steaks in a refurbished building that was once rumored to be a hot gambling spot for Al Capone’s associates. Guests at Cheeca Lodge & Spa (81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada) are just steps from the top-rated Atlantic’s Edge. After a round on the resort’s 9-hole golf course, stop in for a black Angus filet mignon, or bring in your fresh catch for the chef to prepare in one of three ways. Alternatively, grab a light bite and cold or hot sake at the resort’s Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant.
Key West The island’s signature fruit will be feted with a key lime cocktail sip-and-stroll and pie sampling at the annual Key Lime Festival over July 4th weekend (July 1-4, Key West). After the festival, grab a meringue-topped slice at
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Don’t pass through the first key without stopping for a slice of key lime pie from Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen (99336 Overseas Highway, Key Largo). The restaurant’s version of Florida’s official pie has garnered national attention for its ingredients, which, with the exception of the whipped cream, are completely homemade.
Hot Tin Roof, named for the Tennessee Williams play, overlooks Key West Harbor at the end of Duval Street
Blue Heaven (729 Thomas St., Key West), a seemingly run-down shack that has become a dining destination on the island, and break up the sugar buzz with a gloriously overstuffed lobster roll at D.J.’s Clam Shack (629 Duval St., Key West).
West) makes use of local yellowtail, crab and spiny lobster, while Hot Tin Roof at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa (0 Duval St., Key West) pours craft cocktails with names like “The Glass Menagerie” and “The Rose Tattoo,” inspired by the workof Key West resident Tennessee Williams.
Plenty of Key West restaurants offer waterfront dining, but few do so as romantically as Latitudes at the Sunset Key Cottages (245 Front St., Key West). The emphasis is on fresh seafood and an extensive wine list, but resort guests can also enjoy a complimentary rum tasting each afternoon. Two other waterfront Key West resorts are home to must-visit restaurants. One Duval at the Pier House Resort & Spa (1 Duval St., Key
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Hemingway wrote “For Whom the Bell Tolls” when he lived in this Key West home.
If You’re A History Buff Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (102601 Overseas Highway, Key Largo) was the first underwater state park in the U.S. and is still one of the most visited. The park is three miles wide and 25 miles long and supports a living coral reef and hundreds of marine animals. Choose from scuba diving, snorkeling or taking a glass-bottomed boat tour to experience the reef’s ecosystem.
Lower Keys See where workers who helped build the Old Seven-Mile Bridge – formerly a portion of Henry Flager’s railroad – once lived on Pigeon Key (Mile Marker 45, Overseas Highway). Daily historical tours guide visitors to some of the island’s remaining homes as well as the still-standing piece of the bridge.
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Key West’s maritime history. Learn more about this history at the Lighthouse Tower (938 Whitehead St., Key West).
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The shadow of author Ernest Hemingway looms large in Key West, and nowhere more so than at Casa Antigua (314 Simonton St., Key West) – where he completed “A Farewell to Arms” in 1929 – and the Hemingway Home & Museum (907 Whitehead St., Key West). Each summer, Key West visitors and residents celebrate the legend with Hemingway Days (July 18-23), a festival that includes a fishing tournament, readings and a look-alike contest. Stay nearby at The Artist House (534 Eaton St., Key West) or Island City House Hotel (411 William St., Key West), two of the oldest homes-turned-hotels in the city.
Most of this key’s historic sites are centrally located in Key West’s Old Town. The Audubon House and Tropical Gardens (205 Whitehead St., Key West), built in the American Classic Revival style, is a great representation of the efforts to preserve Key West’s oldest architecture. The home was built by the wealthy Captain John Huling Geiger, and, with its lush palms and orchids, is now a popular wedding venue. Across the street, The Custom House (281 Front St., Key West) was once used as both the customs office for the port and as a naval office but it is now a museum that preserves
Cross the modern Seven-Mile Bridge into Big Pine Key for a bite at the No Name Pub (102601 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key). The building originally opened as a general store in 1931, turned into a partial brothel in the ‘40s, then became solely a pub in the ‘50s. To get a taste of a time without constant
connectivity, stay at the Little Palm Island Resort (28500 Overseas Highway), located on a private island just off the nearby Little Torch Key.
Pictured above: Dave Hemingway (no relation to Ernest) won the 2016 Hemingway Look-Alike contest on his seventh attempt.
PHOTO CREDIT HEMINGWAY HOUSE - LAURENCE NORAH/FLORIDA KEYS NEWS BUREAU HEMINGWAY DAYS - ROB O’NEAL/FLORIDA KEYS NEWS BUREAU/HO
the year the Old Seven Mile Bridge opened near Pigeon Key
If You’re A Fishing & Water Sports Enthusiast Islamorada
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You’ve found the mecca of sport fishing. Islamorada is known as the sport fishing capital of the world, and summer brings no shortage of tournaments for amateurs and professionals alike. Compete for cash and prizes in teams of three during the Islamorada Fly Dolphin Tournament (July 10-12), or take the family out to catch snapper, tuna, trout and more for the Islamorada Summer Classic (July 7-9, World Wide Sportsman, 114 Palm Ave., Islamorada).
Fishing novices of all ages are eligible to enter the Key West Fishing Tournament (March through November). Anglers must simply catch a designated fish in front of a witness, have it weighed at an official weigh station and enter the fish on an entry form. The weigh station at Sunset Marina (5555 Jr. College Road, Key West) is the closest to the private beach and spacious two-bedroom, twobathroom residences at the waterfront Hyatt Residence Club Key West Beach House (5051 Overseas Highway, Key West).
Stay just down the street at the Amara Cay Resort (80001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada) and take the complimentary
Mercedes shuttle to the marina or Lazy Days Oceanfront Restaurant (79867 Overseas Highway, Islamorada) to have your fresh catch prepared for dinner.
This kingfish was the heaviest one
caught during the Key West Fishing Tournament’s kickoff tournament in April.
To go at your own pace, choose from offshore fishing, backcountry fishing or flats fishing and let one of the many captains with charters at Bud n’ Mary’s Marina (79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada) guide you on your trip. On any of the charters, the captain will provide bait, tackle, a cooler and expertise – just let your captain know if you have any special requests for locations or fish you’d like to catch at least 24 hours in advance.
Richard Stanczyk, left, owns Bud N’ Mary’s Marina.
Key Largo Part of Pennekamp National Park, Molasses Reef is one of the most visited dive spots in the U.S. thanks to its gorgeous, complex coral reef system and plentiful caves and ledges. Nearby you’ll find Spiegel Grove (six miles off Key Largo, advanced divers only), a wrecked Navy ship that was sunk to allow a new reef to grow. Guests at the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort (103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo) can pick up all their diving and snorkeling gear at the on-site dive shop. After your dive, refuel with fresh mahi-mahi prepared matecumbe-style at The Fish House (102401 Overseas Highway, Key Largo), one of Key Largo’s most popular holes-in-the-wall since it opened in 1982.
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Southern Comfort Only in Florida must you go north to go south. WRITTEN BY: McKenna Kelley | ART DIRECTOR: Scott Tennant
The rich history and traditions of the American South are alive and well in Georgia, though an influx of business, art and innovation has helped cities like Atlanta and Savannah explode onto the national stage. Few states offer more depth and breadth of old and new culture than Empire State of the South.
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For the state’s visitors, that means an almost overwhelming amount of things to see and do. In the next few pages, you’ll find a collection of sights, sounds and tastes specifically tailored by interest. Whether you like arts and culture, consider yourself a foodie or history buff, or just enjoy the finer things in life, Georgia will stay on your mind this summer.
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If You’re Artsy Middle Ages spin on traditional dinner theatre. Movie and TV buffs shouldn’t miss the Atlanta Movie Tours (327 Nelson St. S.W.) to see where films like “Captain America: Civil War,” “The Hunger Games” and “The Blind Side” were filmed. For sci-fi fans, the tour company has four different “Walking Dead”-themed tours of sets from all seven seasons of the show, and it is creating a tour based around the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things.”
Atlanta
The city is home to two of the Southeast’s most renowned museums, and they’re just across the street from one another. This summer, catch the largest Andy Warhol exhibition in the U.S. at the High Museum (1280 Peachtree St. N.E.) and an inside look at the design of Luba Lukova’s social justice posters at the Museum of Design Atlanta (1315 Peachtree St. N.E.). A few blocks south, grab a sophisticated Southern lunch at South City Kitchen (1144 Crescent A technology design exhibit at the Ave. N.E.). Museum of Design Atlanta Also in the arts district, visit the legendary Fox Theatre (660 W. Peachtree St. N.W.) for a tour or to see The Avett Brothers, Sturgill Simpson or Idina Menzel, all playing the venue this summer. The Variety Playhouse (1099 Euclid Ave. N.E.) functions as both a small concert hall and a nightclub, while the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse (499 Peachtree St. N.E.) puts a 44 JUNE JULY 2017
Atlanta’s art is centered in Midtown, so a suite at the Loews Atlanta Hotel (1065 Peachtree St. N.E.) or a room with a view of Piedmont Park at the W Atlanta Midtown (188 14th St. N.E.) will put you within walking distance of museums and theatres.
Savannah College of Art and Design owns 85 buildings across the city of Savannah
Savannah & Augusta The Savannah College of Art and Design is spread out across the city, so you’ll find students’ work in a variety of shops and restaurants. Purchase some of these pieces at ShopSCAD (340 Bull St., Savannah), and stop by the SCAD Museum of Art (601 Turner Blvd., Savannah) to see cutting-edge contemporary art exhibits that change quarterly. Its sister museum, the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film (1600 Peachtree St. N.W.), is located just north of Midtown Atlanta. Spend the night at the historic, AAA fourdiamond rated Hamilton-Turner Inn (330 Abercorn St., Savannah) in Lafayette Square and take a day trip to Augusta for the Saturday Market (8th St., Augusta) along the Riverwalk’s Artist Row. Make time to tour the Morris Museum of Art (110th St., Augusta), the first museum dedicated to art from the American South.
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“Rebus 92-3” by Ida Kohlmeyer is just one piece of the Morris Museum of Art’s permanent collection.
PHOTO CREDIT MUSEUM OF DESIGN ATLANTA - COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM. MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART - COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM
TV shows and films have been shot in Georgia since the 1940s
If You’re A Foodie Atlanta Metro
PHOTO CREDIT MILLER UNION - HEIDI GELDHAUSER. THE GREY - QUENTIN BACON. ST. CECILIA - ANDREW THOMAS LEE
A stone’s throw from Downtown Atlanta, Decatur is home to two James Beard semifinalists. Kimball House (303 W. Howard Ave., Decatur) was nominated for its bar program, which includes traditional cocktails (French 75), twists on old favorites (blood orange daiquiri) and absinthe service. Around the corner, regional best chef nominee Billy Allin has crafted a small, rotating menu that focuses on vegetables and just four main dishes at Cakes & Ale (155 Sycamore St., Decatur).
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Number of 2017 James Beard Foundation award winners in Atlanta
In Duluth, Chef Ri Liu’s Masterpiece (3940 Buford Highway, Duluth) doesn’t even have a website, yet his authentic Sichuan Chinese cuisine made him a James Beard semi-finalist. Similarly unassuming, Chef Brian So’s New American farm-to-table dishes at Spring (90 Marietta Station Walk N.E., Marietta) have won raves, including from the James Beard Foundation. 1
Atlanta The quality of Atlanta’s restaurant scene is proven in the city’s four 2017 James Beard Foundation Award nominees and six semifinalists. Miller Union (999 Brady Ave.) received the Outstanding Wine Program nomination while its executive chef, Steven Satterfield, won the award for Best Chef in the Southeast. Joining him in that category this year was Ryan Smith of Staplehouse (541 Edgewood Ave. S.E.). Finally, St. Cecilia (3455 Peachtree Road N.E.) serves up coastal Italian with a Southern flair in a dining room that won for Outstanding Restaurant Design. The Federal (1050 Crescent Ave.) was an immediate hit when it opened in late 2016 thanks to Chef Shaun Doty’s recreations of some of the dishes, like steak frites, that have earned him a following during his illustrious career as an Atlanta chef. Another favorite Atlanta restaurateur is Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol (1200 B-Howell Mill Road and 2165 Cheshire Bridge Road), a simple operation that offers just six kinds of tacos, four kinds of enchiladas and a handful of sides and specials with delicious results.
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Savannah Travel guides, and even locals, will typically (and rightfully) direct you to the highly popular Olde Pink House (23 Abercorn St.) for elegant Southern cuisine. Get a similar experience a little more off the beaten path at Elizabeth on 37th (105 E. 37th St.). Open since 1981, the restaurant sits in a traditional 20th century mansion and offers a seasonal menu to guests each night. 2
1 Miller Union’s farm egg in celery cream with grilled bread 2 Sherry Cobbler cocktail from The Grey 3 Maine lobster pan roast from St. Cecilia
Savannah’s most-talked about restaurant is likely The Grey (109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Housed in a former Greyhound station, the restaurant marries high and low cuisine, resulting in dishes like sirloin and oxtails alongside a raw bar and duck liver. TAMPA MAGAZINE 45
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number of city squares in Savannah
Savannah’s grid layout makes it easy to wander from square to square and take in sites like the fountain at Forsyth Park (Drayton St. and W. Gaston St.). At Oglethorpe Square, you’ll find the Owens-Thomas House (124 Abercorn St.), a historic English Regency mansion and one of the three institutions of the Telfair Museums. Open since the 1880s, the Telfair Museums also include the Telfair Academy (121 Barnard St.), a former mansion that features 18th and 19th century American and European art, and the Jepson Center (207 W. York St.), a contemporary art museum that houses works like the famous “Bird Girl” statue featured on the cover of the Savannah-set book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Book fans can tour the Mercer-Williams House (429 Bull St.), a Civil War-era home that served as one of “Midnight’s” main settings. Stay nearby in one of the luxurious guestrooms of the Mansion on Forsyth Park (700 Drayton St.) where you can visit the in-house Grand Bohemian Art Gallery and take a cooking class right in the restaurant’s kitchen.
Atlanta The linear Freedom Park connects two of the city’s preeminent historical sites. The King Center (449 Auburn Ave. N.E.), houses exhibits about the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. On the other side of the park, the Carter Center and Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum (441 Freedom Parkway N.E.) features an exact replica of President Carter’s Oval Office and the gifts presented by foreign dignitaries during his administration. Adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park (265 Park Ave. W. N.W.) downtown is the Center for Civil and Human Rights (100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. N.W.), which recognizes the civil and
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The Mansion on Forsyth Park is one of Savannah’s most iconic hotels.
Much of Atlanta’s history is centered around downtown.
human rights struggles from the 1960s to today. Don’t leave Atlanta without swinging by the world-famous Varsity (61 North Ave. N.W.) for a Combo No. 1 and F.O. (that’s Varsity lingo for two chili dogs and an orange milkshake). Give in to your chili dog-induced drowsiness at the century-old Georgian Terrace (659 Peachtree St. N.E.), a hotel that has hosted Walt Disney, F. Scott Fitzgerald and the cast of “Gone with the Wind” for their premiere gala.
Savannah Considering almost the entire city is a National Historic Landmark District, Savannah is the place to be for amateur historians. Between Atlanta and Savannah, stop in Macon to see the Tubman Museum (310 Cherry St.), the
27 Million
number of documents housed in the Carter Presidential Library & Museum
PHOTO CREDIT MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK - COURTESY OF THE KESSLER COLLECTION. CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK - GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITY
largest African-American art and culture museum in the U.S.
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Ranking of Sea Island’s Seaside course on Golf Magazine’s top 100 public golf courses in the U.S.
The Woodlands course at Château Élan
If You Like The Finer Things A suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds at Lake Oconee (1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro) is just minutes from the six golf courses of Reynolds Lake Oconee (100 Linger Longer Road, Greensboro), designed by the likes of Bob Cupp, Rees Jones and Tom Fazio. The Jack Nicklaus-designed Great Waters course sits beside Lake Oconee, surely helping its ranking as one of Golf Magazine’s 100 best public courses in the U.S. Château Élan Winery & Resort (100 Rue Charlemagne Dr., Baselton) features two 18-hole courses and a 9-hole executive par-3 course for resort guests. Take an afternoon away from the links to get an up-close look at the winemaking process, followed by a wine and cheese tasting, during the winery’s Elite Tour. In the city, Buckhead is the place for upscale shopping. Lenox Square Mall (3393 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta) offers retailers like
Cartier and Prada, while The Shops Buckhead Atlanta (3035 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta) houses Christian Louboutin, Dior, Hermés and Tom Ford, among others. Unwind after a long day of shopping with a Peaches and Cream massage treatment at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta (3376 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta) and a night in a Midtown Suite at the Four Seasons Atlanta (75 14th St. N.E., Atlanta).
Near Savannah Sea Island Resort’s (100 Cloister Dr., Sea Island) Seaside course, a Scottish-style course along the Atlantic Ocean and one of three courses at the resort, was also named one of Golf Magazine’s best public courses. Rooms are spread out across the resort in in four unique areas, including along a private beach, adjacent to the golf courses and in private cottages. In the city, The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf
Resort & Spa (1 Resort Drive, Savannah) conveniently faces the shopping, dining and entertainment of Savannah’s River Street while also providing the seclusion of a golf course and private beach. The Club at Savannah Harbor (2 Resort Drive, Savannah), located just across the street, hosted a PGA TOUR event for 10 years and features 18 holes designed by Robert Cupp and Sam Snead. Hop the Savannah Belles Ferry to visit the historic district’s hidden gems, including the local shops and boutiques of the Downtown Design District (around Chatham and Monterey Squares) and the Milan Day Spa (10 E. Broughton St., Savannah). Broughton Street is also home to the European-style Paris Market and Brocante (36 W. Broughton St.) and the quirky thrift shop Civvies (14 E. Broughton St.). End your day at the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront’s (102 W. Bay St., Savannah) rooftop lounge for Southerninspired tapas and handcrafted cocktails.
The Lodge, one of the accommodations at Sea Island
PHOTO CREDIT SEA ISLAND - COURTESY OF THE RESORT. CHÂTEAU ÉLAN - COURTESY OF THE RESORT
Near Atlanta
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SOCIAL SCENE
For the Kids Annual fundraiser brings in big donors to brighten students’ futures
On March 25, 2017, the Academy of the Holy Names held their annual Black and White by the Bay Auction. This event raises money for the independent Catholic school to help with educational and co-curricular activities for students, faculty and staff. Proceeds are also used to support families through tuition assistance. The auction, held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa, had about 500 attendees wearing black and white and bidding on items such as gas for a year, Super Bowl tickets and tickets to the Rays v. Blue Jays home opener. The live auction raised $61,000, taking the total of the night to $400,000. The biggest surprise of the night, however, was when Anthony and Barbara Scarpo announced their donation of $1.35 million to the school. The parents of a fifth- and eighthgrader, they felt inspired to make the donation because of the opportunities granted to their daughters at the Academy. The theatre in the Bailey Family Arts Center will be named the Scarpo Family Theatre after the donor family.
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Burger n o i t a N Nothing quite says summer like a burger and cold drink. From the classic hamburger to mac and cheese buns and any number of outrageous toppings, Tampa Bay grillsmiths are whipping up burgers that honor both tradition and innovation.
Here are
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You have to try the Street Burger from Burger Culture with its cheddar cheese, pineapple, cilantro aioli and pink sauce. 6920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
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s it a dessert? An entrée? Does it matter if it’s this delicious? Beach Bar and Restaurant’s Doughnut Burger combines the best of both worlds and adds bacon and caramel to boot. The festival-inspired burger has won over beachgoers looking for a substantial bite to go with their tropical specialty cocktails. Beyond burgers, Chef Joe Garcia is serving up a seafood-driven menu that features dishes like hog snapper, grouper sandwiches and seafood pasta. At each of the indoor/outdoor venue’s three bars you’ll find daiquiris, rum runners and piña coladas perfect for sipping at a waterfront table or cabana. Beach Bar and Restaurant features modern and airy nautical décor with light woods, white, tans and shades of blue. A bodega bar built inside the restaurant offers guests a separate space for drinking and dining, while windows around the interior let in the natural light and provide gorgeous, covered views of the water. For a refreshed brunch experience, try Beach’s Bottomless Brunch by the Bay from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Sunday, featuring a bottomless mimosa package, seafood bar, carving and omelet stations and Southern breakfast favorites, like shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.
Doughn ut Burger Beignet-style bun, American cheese, applewood smoked bacon and caramel sauce
ENGINE NO. 9 56 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N. St. Petersburg
The Demi-God Sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, horseradish mayo
The King’s Burger Cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, European pretzel bun
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7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway (813) 281-8900 beachtampa.com
ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFÉ 5119 N. Nebraska Ave. Housemade veggie patty, avocado relish, crispy onion strings
YEOMAN’S CASK & LION 202 N. Morgan St.
BEACH BAR AND RESTAURANT
The Good Burger
BURGERMONGER Locations in Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, South Tampa and St. Pete
Build-Your-Own Burger Monger Fresh mozzarella, Monger Sauce, grilled onions
BREWTOWN BURGERS 19255 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
The BrewTown Burger Guinness infusion, Swiss cheese, horseradish mayo
100% fresh ground chuck, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle served on two bacon-jalapeño mac and cheese “buns”
Cheesy Todd
THE BIG CHEESE I
nspired by social media, Datz’s good friend Todd Sturtz and the restaurant’s house-made MacBites, the Cheesy Todd is the perfect mashup of feel-good, over-the-top Americana. Upon its addition to Datz’s menu in 2014, the Cheesy Todd became an instant hit. The burger, which features a 100% fresh ground chuck patty between two bacon-jalapeño mac and cheese “buns,” is now one of Tampa’s best-known dishes. It even hit the national spotlight when “Good Morning America’s” Jesse Palmer stopped by to try Datz’s unique creation last June. Imitations have popped up all over the social stratosphere, making appearances at Coachella and on Buzzfeed and Eater.com. Meanwhile, Bay-area diners continue to seek out the original, if only for the experience. Part of the fun of ordering the burger is determining how to eat it. Whether you bite right in or pull the whole thing apart, there’s no wrong way to do it. Fittingly, the Cheesy Todd has become one of the symbols of Datz’s annual food holiday. The restaurant created National Cheat Day, which celebrates eating your favorite, most decadent foods, in 2016, and it is now held each year on the fourth Thursday of January. Datz is known for entertaining foodies with inventive, indulgent dishes, like the Cheesy Todd, buffalo cauliflower and monkey bread, that put the focus on taste and comfort. Complete with creative cocktails and a massive craft beer list, Datz has become a wonderland for Tampa foodies.
DATZ 2616 S. MacDill Ave. (813) 831-7000 datztampa.com
GOODY GOODY 1601 W. Swann Ave. Fried egg, onion, cheddar, Monterey Jack, mushrooms, barbecue bacon, lettuce and tomato
Royale with Cheese
DAILY EATS 901 S. Howard Ave.
Bison Burger
The Bomb
Bison, the works, Daily Eats special sauce
THE ANCHOR BAR 514 N. Franklin St. 304 E. Davis Blvd.
TAMPA BAY BREWING COMPANY
Anchor Burger
1600 E. 8th Ave.
Angus beef, honey buffalo sauce, grilled bun
Hickory bacon, tobacco onion strings, wrapped in pizza dough
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A BURGER THAT SCORES
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uffy’s Sports Grill is the place to be in Tampa. The family-owned and operated sports-themed restaurant is taking the state of Florida by storm with 34 locations in operation and more in development. Now that they have opened one mile from Raymond James Stadium, it’s easy to see why. Duffy’s is a perfect fit for Tampa’s spirited, sports-loving community, but what keeps fans coming back is their chef-driven menu, including legendary burgers and steaks, garden fresh salads, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs and award-winning jumbo chicken wings.
Since their opening in 1985, Duffy’s has been known for “the coldest beer and best burgers.” The secret to their success is quality. Burgers are the MVP at Duffy’s, and the choices range from the staple Duffy’s Cheeseburger to the more adventurous Hangover Burger, or craft your own winning combination with an array of toppings to choose from. They proudly serve fresh, never frozen, Certified Angus Beef® burgers, chargrilled to order. This summer, be on the lookout for the newest creation by Chef Eric Parker, the Blazin’ BBQ Cheeseburger, handcrafted with Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce, pepper jack cheese and thick-sliced bacon piled high on a toasted King’s Hawaiian roll. Perfect to grab a bite on your way to the big game, or dine in while you catch all the sports action on one of 100 huge flat screens, Duffy’s Sports Grill is sure to be a hit with everyone on your team.
DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 1/2 pound cheeseburger with onions, pickles, sautéed mushrooms, peppercrusted bacon, tomato and lettuce
BURGER 21 Locations in Carrollwood, New Tampa and Westchase
1580 N. Dale Mabry Highway (813) 875-7340 duffysmvp.com
SQUARE 1 BURGERS Locations in Brandon, St. Pete and South Tampa
Shorty’s Rebel Burger
Toga Party
Tex-Mex Haystack Applewood smoked bacon, Gouda cheese, guacamole
CRAFT STREET KITCHEN & DRINKS 3153 Curlew Road Oldsmar
THE REFINERY 5137 N. Florida Ave.
House Burger Tomato jam, white cheddar, garlic aioli
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Braised short rib, fried onion ring, garlic aioli
Feta cheese, sun-dried tomato mayo, basil
HAMBURGER MARY’S 1600 E. 7th Ave.
“Queen” Mary Jack and cheddar cheeses, bacon, grilled onions
BURGERFI
Dufrain Burger
714 S. Howard Ave. (813) 440-2283 burgerfi.com
yum!
The CEO Burger Double wagyu and brisket blend burger, homemade candied bacon-tomato jam, truffle aioli, aged Swiss cheese
Since it hit SoHo in 2014, BurgerFi has become a fast-casual hot spot for burgers and fries that come with a little peace of mind. The restaurant uses only real beef that has been humanely raised and not treated with steroids, antibiotics or growth hormones, and you can be sure that your burger was not cooked until you ordered it – no heat lamps here. This approach means you get a better burger. Pair one (like the CEO Burger) with hand-cut fries or onion rings and craft beer and wine unique to each location.
Two steak patties topped with mixed greens, red onion, tomato, provolone, uncured double smoked maple bacon jam and a fried egg on a potato roll, with hand-cut fries and Café Dufrain’s burger sauce
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hile you’re enjoying all the activities Downtown Tampa has to offer this summer, make a pit stop at Café Dufrain for their signature Dufrain Burger. The two steak patties are the stars, while the uncured double-smoked maple bacon jam and fried egg on top add a variety of flavors and textures.
restaurant’s covered outdoor patio offers stunning views of the Garrison Channel and the downtown skyline, and is dog-friendly. Cafe Dufrain is easily accessible by water taxi, bike, foot or car - you can even park your boat at one of the public docks. Its location directly across the channel from Amalie Arena makes Café Dufrain the perfect place to have a relaxing, flavorable dinner before a concert.
Round out your meal with hand-cut fries and a craft cocktail. Try a refreshing Cherry Soda — a combination of Tito’s vodka, Cherry Heering liqueur, Opened in 2003, Café Dufrain is celebrating 14 fresh lemon juice and simple syrup — or the original years of being Harbour Island and Downtown Café Dufrain margarita, made with Tampa’s go-to place for fresh, Partida Blanco tequila, fresh lime juice innovative New American cuisine. CAFÉ DUFRAIN and agave. Beer lovers will enjoy a With a seasonally rotating menu, rotating selection of local drafts. the restaurant uses locally sourced 707 Harbour Post Dr. ingredients to create delicious, The best way to experience Café (813) 275-9701 inspired dishes. Dufrain is by dining al fresco. The cafedufrain.com
THE CHATTAWAY 358 22nd Ave. S. St. Petersburg
Original Cheese Chattaburger
HULA BAY CLUB
The Daily Double
5210 W. Tyson Ave.
Hula Bay Burger Garlic teriyaki burger, honey Dijon sauce, grilled pineapple
Handmade burger, the works, relish
JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB 1724 E. 8th Ave.
Jameson BBQ Burger Pepper jack cheese, jalapeño candied bacon, Jameson barbecue sauce
Two hamburgers, add cheddar and the works
EL CAP 3500 4th St. N. St. Petersburg
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE 4138 W. Boy Scout Blvd.
Grille Prime Cheeseburger Blended brisket, short rib and chuck, double stacked patties, sloppy sauce
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DENTIST Profiles
Your smile is a vital piece of who you are. It makes sense, then, that you wouldn’t trust its care to just anyone. If you’re looking for a capable, trusted dentist to take care of your teeth, read through our Dentist Profiles in the following pages to meet some of Tampa Bay’s best dentists in a variety of specialties.
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MICHAEL BARBICK M.D., D.M.D. ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY WHETHER IT IS THE REMOVAL OF WISDOM TEETH, the placement of dental implants, or the reconstruction of the face following a traumatic accident, Dr. Michael Barbick has competently handled whatever professional situation he has faced. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he obtained his medical and dental degree. Dr. Barbick is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Barbick is happy to announce the expansion of Tampa Bay Jaw and Facial Surgery. Currently there are six office locations in and around Tampa to help accommodate patients. In addition to Dr. Barbick, Drs. Bedi, Langston, Caribas, Sutherland and Hamilton are qualified to treat a wide spectrum of oral and facial surgical issues for pediatric, adolescent, adult and senior patients. Their medical knowledge and surgical background gives them the ability to be comfortable treating the most complex surgical cases and medically compromised patients. Our doctors have extensive training in the placement of dental implants and the removal of wisdom teeth with IV sedation. In addition, Dr. Bedi’s fellowship training in cosmetic surgery adds to the spectrum of procedures already offered in their offices and surgery center. With many years of experience, the surgeons of Tampa Bay Jaw and Facial Surgery have an extensive background in treating thousands of office and hospital cases, and we look forward to accommodating your every need. Education: University of Central Florida, B.S.; University of Florida, M.D. and D.M.D.
Tampa Bay Jaw & Facial Surgery tbjafs.com
Carrollwood 14005 N Dale Mabry Highway (813) 264-2286
New Port Richey 5636 Grand Boulevard (727) 845-3282
Wesley Chapel 29164 Chapel Park Drive (813) 991-6886
Bradenton 3914 9th Avenue West (941) 747-5597
Dunedin 1993 County Road 1 (727) 738-1716
Sun City Center 1601 Rickenbacher Drive (813) 634-9191
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DR. ATOM EDENSON GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY
DENTISTRY IS IN DR. ATOM EDENSON’S BLOOD. His family has been helping people protect and preserve their beautiful smiles in Tampa since 1977. Now after practicing all over the U.S., including the New York area, Boston, the entire west coast of Florida from Zephyrhills to Fort Myers, and an Indian reservation in Arizona, the Tampa native is returning home to begin his own practice – Edenson Dental. “I enjoy helping people, and dentistry always seemed like a natural thing for me to do,” Dr. Edenson says. “When I was at Jesuit High School I worked at a dental lab fabricating teeth. I’ve always been around and enjoyed dentistry.” Dr. Edenson also enjoys making his patients feel comfortable and keeping them well informed about their options and treatments. “A lot of people don’t like to come to the dentist, and I try to make it an enjoyable experience for them,” he says. “When my patients have complicated dental issues, I make sure they are informed about what will work for them and why it will work.” In fact, Dr. Edenson enjoys the challenge of complex cases and seeing his patients smile again. “We incorporate the latest, most effective technology at our office,” he says. “I am always looking for the best options for my patients, ones that will give them a smile they are proud of and will be the best value for them.” No matter your dental needs, you can rest assured that you will be in kind, gentle hands with the team at Edenson Dental. They are experts at all types of dental care, including general check-ups and cleanings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, and oral surgery. Education: University of Miami, B.S.; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.
Dr. Atom Edenson | Edenson Dental 109 W. Bearss Ave. Tampa, FL (813) 632-3118
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DR. GEOFF JACKSON GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC DENTIST DR. LAUREN HAS ALWAYS BEEN PASSIONATE ABOUT PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, but now that she is a mother, she thinks it is even more important to start children out with a good dental foundation, and that starts with a great first experience at the dentist. Dr. Lauren knows that in order to get children to listen and learn, you need to earn their respect. She takes time to get to know each patient and listens to what they have to say. With her bubbly, friendly personality, it is easy to understand why children love and trust her. Everyone at South Tampa Kids Dental Krewe loves working with and educating children. They take time to put kids at ease and have created a fun, interactive, friendly office with games to play and a pirate ship and ocean floor to explore. “I could not imagine practicing any other type of dentistry,” Dr. Lauren says. “I want to get children excited about their oral health. If they learn good dental hygiene habits when they are younger, it will reap benefits for them for a lifetime.” Education: Louisiana State University; Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health; Baylor College of Dentistry
Dr. Lauren Companioni-Strahan South Tampa Kids Dental Krewe 3514 Bay to Bay Boulevard, Suite 2, Tampa, FL (813) 835-5437 | southtampakids.com
DR. GEOFF JACKSON, A TAMPA NATIVE AND ACTIVE member of the community, has had one professional goal since he was 12 years old — to open his own dental practice in Tampa Bay. That dream was realized in 2013 with the opening of Jackson Dental, his state-of-the-art dental facility in the Bank of America building downtown. “I wanted to create an environment where people could relax and feel comfortable going to the dentist,” Dr. Jackson says. Floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views sit alongside the massage chairs and cutting-edge laser technology at Jackson Dental. A friendly and knowledgeable staff complements the environment to create an atmosphere of almost spa-like relaxation. “We do it all here,” Dr. Jackson says proudly. “We can do everything from same day crowns and veneers to Invisalign® and therapeutic Botox®.” With early morning and after-work hours, friendly, caring staff and a central location, Jackson Dental is a one-stop shop that delivers on comfort, convenience and professionalism for people in the Tampa Bay area needing dental services. Education: University of Florida, B.S.; University of Maryland School of Dentistry, D.D.S.
Dr. Geoff Jackson | Jackson Dental 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 300 Tampa, FL (813) 701-3141 | jacksondentaltampa.com TAMPA MAGAZINE 57
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DR. MICHAEL MCILWAIN
DR. JOHN RAULERSON
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY | FACIAL REJUVENATION
AT MCILWAIN & CHIARAMONTE DENTISTRY AND Ahrens Orthodontics, Dr. McIlwain and his team put the priority on family. Their practice is family-owned, and they offer general dentistry, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics to meet the needs of entire families.
DR. JOHN RAULERSON PRIDES HIMSELF on giving all of his patients the best dental care possible. At Raulerson Dental Associates, their patients are like family. The general practice covers a wide variety of dental needs, from bi-annual cleanings to implants and dentures. With their in-house lab and advanced technology, they can even fix dental issues that you may have thought were unfixable.
“We’re a very child-friendly office,” Dr. McIlwain says. “We use high-quality lasers that let us remove cavities in kids’ teeth without having to give them a shot. We want their visit to be a great, stress-free experience.” Dr. McIlwain takes a conservative approach to dentistry, doing only the procedures absolutely necessary to help keep kids at ease. “We treat each kid like its our own,” Dr. McIlwain says. “We evaluate the best way to treat each child and ease them through the process while educating them about oral health. We show kids that they can go to the dentist without fear.” “The laser really does make it as easy and pain-free as possible for patients,” Dr. McIlwain added. Education: University of Florida College of Dentistry, D.M.D.; Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
McIlwain & Chiaramonte Dentistry
At Raulerson Dental Associates, their patients’ needs and care are always the top concern, and they recently added cosmetic services due to requests from patients. Dr. Raulerson is also passionate about his charity, Mission Smiles International, which brings dental care to people in countries with no access to medical care and offers free dental care to local lowincome families. “In Africa, a 5-year-old boy walked 12 miles to come see us because the infection in his mouth was hurting him so bad,” Dr. Raulerson says. “It is wonderful to be trained to do something that helps so many people.” No matter your dental needs, you can be sure that you’ll be well taken care of at Raulerson Dental Associates. Education: University of Florida, D.M.D.
Raulerson Dental Associates
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AUBREIGH oN Anna Maria Island
Island Time
Advertising consultant and operations manager Aubreigh Roth is sharing her must-dos for a weekend on Anna Maria Island Aubreigh enjoying ice cream from Two Scoops in front of the City Pier
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’ ve never gone a summer without visiting Anna Maria for at least one week. My grandfather began the tradition of taking my dad and uncle here in 1972, and my family hasn’t stopped going since. My fiancé has been going to the island about as long as I have, and it’s often our getaway spot for long weekends or a quick summer day trip. Here are my recommendations for the best of Anna Maria Island in a three-day weekend. Day 1 — Friday Leave work early, and go for lunch at the City Pier Restaurant. Browse the handmade jewelry for sale by the hostess stand while you wait, and try to get a seat near the back window to people watch. Order the fried grouper nuggets if they’re available or the blackened mahi sandwich and fries. After lunch, walk down the dock to Two Scoops for ice cream or to do some island shopping on Pine Avenue. My favorite boutiques are The Island Cabana, Pink & Navy and Bella by the Sea. Run in to Ginny & Jane E’s at the corner of Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive for to-die-for baked goods and artsy home accessories. By now it’s time to check in at one of the two-bedroom, two-bathroom LaCosta Condominiums on Bradenton Beach, where my family has rented every summer for 15 years. Take a quick shower and change for dinner. The drive back to the north tip of the island is worth it for a meal and the view at The Waterfront. If you prefer to eat right in the sand, the Sandbar has an excellent sunset
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view. For a little island nightlife, go to the Kokonut Hut, a beachfront tiki bar. They
have live music and a great drink list, and it’s just a short walk from LaCosta.
Day 2 — Saturday
Gulf Drive Café
You can walk from LaCosta to Gulf Drive Café in less than 10 minutes. Order their Belgian waffles for breakfast like I did all the time when I was tiny. They’ll most likely seat you outside, where you’ll have another great view of the gulf. Catch some early morning rays after breakfast on LaCosta’s private beach. They offer free lounge chairs, so all you’ll need is a towel and sunscreen.
Duffy’s Tavern
Once the summer sun starts to get hot, it’s time for lunch. The free trolley is worth riding at least once, so hop on at the stop across the street from LaCosta and head up to the city of Anna Maria. For a great burger on the island, my pick is Duffy’s Tavern. Their hours are very random, especially in the summer, so I’d recommend taking the trolley here first. You’ll know when they’re open because there won’t be a single
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My 5 Favorite Things
parking space available. My order is typically the Tex Burger with Lay’s Classic Potato Chips and a Blue Moon. If Duffy’s is closed, take the trolley to Tortilla Bay for some modern TexMex. With chips & guac, burritos and tacos to rival Chipotle & Moe’s, one dish is sure to fill you up. Now you’re ready to get more sun, and no time is better than late afternoon for water sports. I love renting paddleboards or Jet Skis at Coastal Watersports, just a short walk south from LaCosta beachside. For a little more risk, go parasailing with YOLO Adventures. I’ve seen sharks, stingrays and manatees from 50 feet above the water. For dinner, try Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus, an unassuming little restaurant tucked away in a shopping plaza on Holmes Beach. As soon as you walk through the door, the décor, music and food will transport you directly to Germany. Gary, the German owner, is a perfect
host and personally oversees each table; he even welcomes and bids farewell to every party that enters his restaurant. I highly recommend any schnitzel dish and Warsteiner Pilsner for dinner and espresso with Black Forest cake for dessert. A typical night in Anna Maria ends with an after-dinner walk on the beach to watch the sunset – something you must do at least once while you’re here.
Day 3 — Sunday Wake up early and pack up your belongings – check out for LaCosta is 10 a.m. My family cannot leave Anna Maria without stopping to eat breakfast at Peach’s. I recommend any of their egg dishes with black coffee to perk you up for one last carefree day on the island. After eating, visit historic Bridge Street for a little last minute shopping and relaxation. They have cute boutiques, cafes and touristy shops to browse around in.
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The plethora of ice cream shops on the island
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Boat-accessible water hangouts like Egmont Key or Jewfish Key
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The cool breeze off the gulf in the morning
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The Anna Maria Island Publix, for necessities you forgot or food for your fridge
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Night walks on the beach
Anna Maria Island Nature • Sea turtles: Nests are fenced off and appear between May and October. The eggs typically hatch at night, and lights are not permitted on the beach. (See page 16 to learn more about sea turtles on Florida’s Gulf Coast.) • Manatees: High summer is manatee mating season, and you’re likely to spot a herd of them just off the shore during the day. • Ospreys: These birds can be found on Key Royale in the trees or on top of power poles searching for fish year-round. • Dolphins: They can be spotted almost anywhere – in boat wakes, close to shore after a storm, along the IntraCoastal and off the City Pier. • Stingrays: Do the stingray shuffle! The island has rays of all sorts; be sure to shuffle while walking in the shallows.
Aubreigh paddleboarding in the Gulf of Mexico on a board from Coastal Watersports
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Favorite place for a girls’ night out: Hyde Park Village is a fun place for a GNO because it has great dining choices, and you can catch a chick flick after dinner at Cinébistro. Favorite date-night spot: Without hesitation, Bern’s Steak House. From the dining room to the dessert room, every experience here is perfection. Favorite spot to take guests from out of town: If they’re not from Florida, we always take guests to the water for a day of boating or paddle boarding through the mangroves – followed by a drink at The Getaway, of course! Favorite place for a power lunch: Pane Rustica because it’s in my neighborhood, and anything you order is delicious. My go-to is the Rustica Salad. Favorite place for special family occasions: Since my kids are 14 and 19, we have tons of options for a family fun day. Topgolf and Pinarama are always choices both kids easily agree on. Favorite local store: Surf Outfitter on Swann because I can shop for my son and daughter (as well as myself and my husband) in one stop. They have legit surf and beach brands, casual weekend clothes and the best swimwear around. Best place for a healthy meal: Fresh Kitchen. It’s healthy and delicious – and I don’t feel guilty ordering extra sauce. Favorite dive restaurant: Skipper’s Smokehouse is a super fun place with a rustic, laidback atmosphere, good food and live music.
Off the beaten path with C. Todd Marks Managing Attorney, Westchase Law & Title Tampa resident for 12 years
Favorite place for a night out with the boys: The original World of Beer is an old stand-by place in my neighborhood, and the Franklin Manor if I’m planning on a late night. Favorite date-night spot: Catch Twenty-Three in Westchase has a wonderful variety of food and drinks and is a great atmosphere with friendly customer service and lots of locals. Unlike most people, I like the “Cheers” atmosphere where “everybody knows my name,” and I’m not overly complicated about where I go to enjoy company. Favorite spot to take guests from out of town: Out-of-town guests love to be on the water, so I take them boating to Bon Appétit or the little shack on the pier with great grouper sandwiches, Olde Bay Café, in Dunedin. Favorite place for a power lunch: Because I have offices in Westchase and in Downtown Tampa, I like to meet in the middle at Cooper’s Hawk, where I’m a wine club member and the food is solid. Favorite place for a client dinner: If I’m trying to impress, of course Bern’s Steak House is at the top of the list for the unique Tampa experience. Favorite local boutique: Simply Elegant in Westchase has a wide variety of affordable gifts that my daughter enjoys, and therefore I’m hooked. Favorite waterfront restaurant: Armani’s is best for the view of the area and is easy to get to, but Jackson’s has a perfect view of downtown. TAMPA MAGAZINE 65
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Finding Neverland This recent Broadway hit tells the inspirational story behind the creation of “Peter Pan.” Enchanted by a group of adventurous young boys and their mother, playwright J.M. Barrie writes the stage version of the beloved tale. “Finding Neverland” puts a spell on its audience and will leave everyone saying they believe in fairies. Tickets start at $31. Check website for performance dates and times. Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place. (813) 229-7827 // strazcenter.org (888) 800-5447 // buschgardens.com
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Jimmy Buffett
Florida favorite Jimmy Buffett embarks on his “I Don’t Know” tour this summer. Grab a drink, sit back and relax while enjoying all the classics under the summer stars. Tickets start at $72. 8 p.m. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N. (813) 7402446 // midflorida.com/amphitheatre
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Tampa Beer Run Run in a 5K and enjoy a cold beer at the same time. Tampa Beer Run has beer stops every three-quarters of a mile and includes a T-shirt, beer glass and an after-party with food and more drinks. The run is only for ages 21 and up and will benefit My Hope Chest. Tickets are $40-$50. 9 a.m. Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave. (859) 620-2862 // active.com/tampa-fl/running/ distance-running-races/ tampa-beer-run-2017
U2: The Joshua Tree Tour
Celebrate 30 years of “The Joshua Tree” album with legendary band U2. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. make a stop in Tampa while traveling around Europe and North America, as well as headlining music festivals like Bonaroo. Hear the classic album played front to back at Raymond James. Tickets are $35-$600. 7 p.m. Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 350-6500 // raymondjamesstadium.com
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Though he’s best known in the U.S. for hosting Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah is revisiting his standup roots on his summer comedy tour. Tickets are $43.25 to $125. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. (727) 791-7400 // rutheckerdhall.org
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Beerfest: Barley’s Angels
Although dressing like Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu from “Charlie’s Angels” might seem silly, Beerfest encourages you to do so for a good cause. The event, which will serve craft beers and snacks, raises money for the theatre’s community and educational programs. See website for ticket prices. 8 p.m. Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St. (813) 274-8981 // tampatheatre.org
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JUNE 24-25
Summer Plant Festival Walk around the botanical gardens to see hundreds of blooming plants and flowers. Vendors will be selling fruit trees and giving advice on the best ways to grow them. There will even be a Backyard Habitat talk, Beekeeping Basics talk and apiary tour. Tickets are $5. 10 a.m. University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Dr. (813) 974-2329 // gardens.usf.edu
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Light Up Tampa Bay
Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities and a festive waterfront fireworks display. Free, 6 p.m. Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive // channelsidebayplaza.com
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Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart will be joined on the Amalie Arena stage by special guest Cyndi Lauper. Between the two of them, they have sold over 250 million albums worldwide and accumulated 28 Grammy nominations. These two first performed together at a 1985 Commitment to Life benefit and will now be traveling to 18 different cities this summer. Tickets start at $55. 7:30 p.m. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr. (813) 301-6500 // amaliearena.com
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CONCACAF Gold Cup
Catch the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team in town as part of the Gold Cup, a World Cup-qualifying tournament that takes place across the country over three weeks in July. In this doubleheader, you’ll see the U.S. take on Martinique and Panama vs. the winner of the Haiti-Nicaragua match. Tickets are $39-$130. 9 a.m. Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway. (813) 350-6500 // raymondjamesstadium.com
The Little Mermaid Dive under the sea with Ariel, Flounder and Sebastian. This Disney musical comes to life on stage with the classic songs you know and love written by the eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken. Tickets start at $29. 7:30 p.m. Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place. (813) 229-7827 // strazcenter.org
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New Kids On the Block
One of the first bands to kick off the ‘90s boy band craze, New Kids on the Block are celebrating 30 years since their first album with a huge summer tour — and they’re still taking it step by step. The band is even giving fans a voice, allowing them to submit Spotify playlists with suggestions for their setlist. This is their first tour since 2013, and the guys will be joined by Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul to put the nostalgia in full throttle. Tickets start as $26.20. 7:30 p.m. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive. (813) 301-6500 // amaliearena.com
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