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Great Ice Cream

8 Great Summer Scoops

  8 Great Summer Scoops By Ronda M. Parag It’s the quintessential food of summer — that sugary, sweet taste of ice cream, or a cool burst of a flavored...
Sea Ray Sundancer 370

A New Wave Of Boating Style

  Sea Ray’s All-New Sundancer 370 By Stephen P. Parag, II   It’s been hard to keep our excitement under wraps, but now that the all-new Sundancer 370...
The Ritz-Carlton Residences

HOT PROPERTY: The Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa

  Artful High Design Comes to Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa By Ronda M. Parag   Set to break ground later this year, Ritz-Carlton Residences, Tampa will feature 89...
Modern Capital_5202 Neptune

HOT PROPERTY: Waterfront Modern Luxury

    Pre-Construction Waterfront Modern Luxury In South Tampa By Ronda M. Parag   There is limited waterfront available in South Tampa, and we’ve all heard in real estate, the words...
Couple Biking on Aviles Street

WEEKENDER: Exploring Historic St. Augustine

  Explore the Old World Charm of Historic St. Augustine By Ronda M. Parag   As the oldest city in the U.S., St. Augustine offers more that 60...
Porsche Taycan Turbo S

DRIVE: It’s Electric!

  It’s Electric! Introducing The New Porsche Taycan Turbo Imagine my delight when we were offered the chance to take the Taycan Turbo S for a weekend...
Avila Golf and Country Club estate

HOME TOUR: Elegance abounds on a grand scale throughout this Tampa estate.

  The Cornerstone Of Luxury And Privacy By Ronda M. Parag   This exquisite mansion is truly the only one of its kind in Florida. It was designed and...
JW Marriott Tampa

Ready for Luxury as JW Marriott Tampa Opens

It’s the crown jewel of hotels in Tampa Bay as the 519-room, 26-story, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street hotel opens Monday, Dec. 21, 2020....

Sip on Sangria at Home with Recipe from Ceviche

’Tis the season for gathering with friends and family. It is the perfect time to start new traditions. Over twenty years ago, Ceviche dedicated...

Sip & Savor at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg

Photos: Marriott Hotels & Resorts It is the ideal place to relax and enjoy with friends the peace and tranquility of the historic hotel in...

Summer Fun In Orlando

Summer time is here and families are ready to get out an explore. Orlando is now welcoming visitors with new expanded safety measures. Many...

Tampa Streets Make Room For Outdoor Eats

Expanding restaurant dining capacity to city streets and curbs will give area restaurants a fighting chance. As some retail and restaurants begin to reopen,...

Top 5 Lounging Looks from Deborah Kent’s

While we are all on pause from the daily grind, there is no reason to let your fashion sense go. For nearly 40 years,...

Chef Pierola Opens Pop Up Pick Up at Counter Culture

Once again, Chef Jeannie Pierola adapts and changes with the current market conditions of the COVID-19 crisis. Starting today fans of Chef Pierola, and...

DeBartolo Family Gives $7.65 Million To Tampa General Hospital

  In the midst of an healthcare and economic crisis, Eddie and Candy DeBartolo have generously donated $7.65M to Tampa General Hospital in the last...

Easy, Delicious and Delivered by Puff ’n Stuff

It’s easier than ever to have a tasty meal for your family. Family Meal Delivery is now available from Puff ’n Stuff. They are...

Epicurean Hotel Opens Gourmet Market To Go

Photo: Pezz Photo Pivoting in this time of the COVID-19 crisis is one that many businesses are trying to do to stay in business and...

Meat Market Tampa Offers Takeout and Delivery

During the Safer At Home order in Tampa, there is no reason to not to eat well, while supporting local restaurants. Meat Market Tampa...

Spectra Wellness Informs and Inspires During COVID-19

Dr. Lisa Koche with Spectra Wellness Solutions has created an informative way to connect with the Tampa Bay community, and beyond, with an informational...

Weekender: Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort & Pier

Blast off to the space coast, while stepping back in time to feel the nostalgic past of Old Florida,  on the east coast of...

Best 8 Bourbon & Whiskey Bars in Tampa Bay

photo: Whiskey Cake The brown spirits of bourbon and whiskey are enjoying a re-birth of sorts with restaurants and mixologists creating places, events and cocktails...

Home Tour: Majestic Country Lakefront Estate

  Lakefront, Country Estate Combines Elegance and Ease for an Ideal Lifestyle By Mary Lou Janson  |  Photography: www.uneekimage.com   The Oaks Estate is a majestic, multi-faceted manor that...
Beach Park property in South Tampa

Hot Property: Stunning Beach Park Mediterranean Estate

  It might be the perfect home for a growing family. The five bedrooms, four full and one half baths, 4,855 square foot home is...

METRO GETAWAYS: Island Adventure Awaits with Tropical Breezes and Desert Beauty in Aruba

  Getaway to Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino By Ronda M. Parag   Aruba is known as “One Happy Island” and on a recent trip to experience...
classic mid-century modern home tour

METROHome Tour: A Coveted Mid-Century Modern

By Mary Lou Janson | Photography by Garrett Brown Photo/Video   Classic architecture, contemporary design and an oversized waterfront lot create a look, lifestyle and level of luxury...
Metro home tour

METROHome Tour: Custom Home Collaboration

  By Mary Lou Janson  |  Photography by Greg Dean, Real Pro Media LLC   Once their sons were old enough to leave home to launch their...
Wine tasting at Heidrun Meadery

Discover California’s Sonoma County

Wine Tours, Farm-to-Table Dinners and Northern California Fun By Ronda M. Parag   On a recent trip to tour unique destinations in Sonoma, California, I was reminded that...
Westgate Park City Resort & Spa dusk

Where Fresh Air Meets Fresh Opportunities

Park City, Utah | By Patricia A. Vorbrich When the Florida heat and humidity become too much for our residents, a mountain getaway to cooler...
Culbreath Isles Dr

Transforming Mediterranean Style Into A Soothing Coastal-Charmed Interior

  Dark colors, abundant wrought iron accents and ornate embellishments, defined the personality and interior design of the Westshore area home that attracted a family...
Birch & Vine Restaurant

METRO Foodie: Birch & Vine Restaurant

New Menu for Fall at Birch & Vine Restaurant   It didn’t take long for Amelia Island native, Lee Aquino, to earn his way as Executive...
Opal Sands Resort Gulf View

METRO Weekender: Paradise Unobstructed

  Opal Sands Resort on Clearwater Beach   The views have changed over the years on Clearwater Beach, with many of the smaller mom and pop hotels...
Sam Maybrook's condo with a view

METROHome Tour: Modern, Eclectic, Elegance With A View

By Mary Lou Janson  |  Photography by Greg Dean, Owner/Photographer, Real Pro Media LLC   Spectacular views of the downtown Tampa waterfront and cityscape from the...
Hammock Beach Resort

METRO GETAWAY: Hammock Beach Resort

Unspoiled Haven By Patricia A. Vorbrich   With two championship golf courses, a 6.5 acre multi-level pool complex, a 10,000 square foot spa, and coquina-laden beaches just...
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