METROHome Tour: A Redesigned, Rebuilt and Refined Davis Islands Estate.
Designing an ideal home for entertaining and escaping
By Mary Lou Janson | Photography by John Kantor
Located on a prominent, half-acre pinnacle of land offering...
METROHome Tour: The Look of Love
Building and Designing a Family’s Dream Home
By Mary Lou Janson | Photography by Susan Carnes
Designing a new home for their family of five was...
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...
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...
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...
METROHome Tour: Color, Texture, Sophistication & Creativity
Posh custom-designed high-rise condo
By Mary Lou Janson
The private elevator opens to reveal bold black and red monogrammed carpeting, marking the entrance to the custom-designed...
METROHome Tour: In Living Color
Adding Pizzaz To A Modern Estate
By Mary Lou Janson
A contemporary architectural style, features that include tall glass walls, wide windows and light-inviting skylights are...
METRO Home Tour: Custom Coastal Chic Estate on Boca Ciega Bay in Sunset Park
Blending Views with a Custom Coastal-Inspired Design in Sunset Park
By Ronda M. Parag
Creating and designing a custom home involves lots of decisions and vision. Homeowners...
8 Simple Small Plates for Holiday Entertaining
8 Simple Small Plates for Holiday Entertaining
(Family Features) For holiday parties of any size, tasty appetizers and starters are menu must-haves. While the main...
METRO Home: High Life Living in Downtown Tampa
Grand Penthouse at Skypoint
Feel the vibe of the city and escape the suburbs with one of the most unique properties currently available in downtown...
Ian Schrager — “A New Take on Luxury” @ The Residences at The Tampa...
Meet Ian Schrager
Creative Director,
The Residences at
The Tampa EDITION
By Ronda M. Parag
METRO had an exclusive opportunity to video chat with the legendary Ian Schrager, Creative...
METROHome Tour: Castle in the Clouds
The Schaaf's Castle in the Clouds
By Mary Lou Janson | Photography by Robert Richards
Gary and Josephine Schaaf had high hopes about making their next...
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...
Hosting Your Own Wine Tasting Party
How to host a wine party.
Table set up and tips.
Written and photographed by Krayl Funch
No time to plan, book and take that dream wine...
Hot Property: Key West Inspired Waterfront Estate On Davis Islands
Hot Property: Key West Inspired Waterfront Estate On Davis Islands
The sunset views and open bay are just two reasons that this Davis Islands stunner...
Colorful, Bold and Creative Office Space
With a flair for fashion and love of art, Compass Land & Title owners and founders, Phil and Valerie Yost, designed the new St....
Home Details: Outdoor Entertaining
Summer time is the best time to get outside and embrace
the warmth of the season, relax with style, comfort and
enjoy good backyard...
10 Tips to Make Outdoor Parties Unforgettable
Make Your Outdoor Parties Unforgettable
(Family Features) Entertaining is one thing, but dazzling your guests with an outdoor party sensation is another. Summer can be...
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...
Creating An Outdoor Oasis
Transform your outside space into a party place
(Family Features) Creating a perfect outdoor oasis — the first step toward a summer filled with carefree...
7 Tips to Master the Grill This Summer
Mastering the Grill This Summer
(Family Features) Becoming a master of the grill doesn’t have to be complicated. Test out these seven tips for quick...
METRO Home: Living Lavishly Outdoors with These Stylish Trends
2018 Outdoor Living Trends
(Family Features) As many families prepare to ramp up their time spent outside, it can be helpful to keep the latest...
METROHome Details: Backyard Chillin’ In Style
Spring is the ideal time to spruce up and spend a few extra hours outside. From serving glasses to comfortable seating and décor elements,...
Outdoor Kitchen Design
Get Cooking on Your Outdoor Kitchen Design
(Family Features) If your idea of enjoying the great outdoors is relaxing on your deck with a tasty...
Gettin’ Tiki With It
Summer Drink Recipes
The Mixologists at Datz in Tampa have created a few summer cocktails and shared the most popular Tiki cocktail concoctions with METRO....
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...
Hot Property: Gated Estate in Beach Park
Situated on an incredible 100’ x 283’ homesite, this stunning gated estate offers luxury and privacy for the most discriminating of tastes. With over...
All About Pool Safety
All About Pool Safety
For many Bay Area families, some of the most anticipated summertime activities happen around the pool. But before you dive into...
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...
Home Improvemnet This Fall
Fall: The Best Season For Home Improvement In The Bay Area
The rituals of fall include sending kids back to school, raking leaves and cheering...
5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips
(Family Features) The weather in Tampa Bay brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy time outdoors entertaining family and friends. The key to a successful...
Hot Property – Hyde Park Splendor
Hyde Park Splendor
In the heart of Hyde Park is a spectacular three story home reminiscent of 19th century Italianate architecture built in 1882. Known...
7 Tips For Hosting Your Own Mother’s Day Tea Party
By Krayl Funch
Mother’s Day and Sunday Brunch go together like Orange Juice and Champagne. This year skip the crowded restaurants and spend quality time...
Sensational Summer Entertaining
Unique tips for sensational summer entertaining
(BPT) - The weather is HOT and that means entertaining season has arrived. This year, elevate your Bay area...
Get Decked Out
Throwing a Decked Out Deck Party
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, graduation party or making the most of a summer weekend, the perfect preparations...
METROHome Tour: A Passion Project
A Passion Project
By Mary Lou Janson
Interior Design by Rob Bowen Design Group
Photography by Seamus Payne
Architectural renderings for a customized West Indies-style home were finished...
HOME PROS: STEVEN ANTHONY ROGAI | STEVEN ANTHONY LUXURY HOMES
Featured In Tampa Bay METRO & METRO Home + Design MagazinesSTEVEN ANTHONY ROGAI | STEVEN ANTHONY LUXURY HOME
Building relationships is what we do best....
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...
HOME PROS: ENRIQUE CRESPO | CRESPO DESIGN GROUP
Featured In Tampa Bay METRO & METRO Home + Design Magazines
ENRIQUE CRESPO | CRESPO DESIGN GROUP
Unconventional ideas, distinctive style and creative thinking are what defines the luxury...
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...
HOME PROS: ROB BOWEN | PRINCIPLE, ROB BOWEN DESIGN GROUP
Featured In Tampa Bay METRO & METRO Home + Design Magazines
ROB BOWEN | ROB BOWEN DESIGN GROUP
Rob Bowen ranks among the most renowned, and in-demand, interior...
Shop That Vibe
Shop That Vibe at Clayton Gray Home
As millennials begin to settle into their newly-purchased homes, the task of furnishing them comes down to one...
The Face of Modern Home Style — Wendy Garraty
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The Face of Modern Home Style
WENDY GARRATY, FOUNDER
CLAYTON GRAY HOME
After moving from Atlanta with her family...
Inspiring Women In Business: Kristen McKinlay and Melanie Rose
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Kristen McKinlay and Melanie Rose
McKinlay Rose Interiors
In the heart of South Tampa’s prestigious Hyde...
Azul Dreams. A Waterfront Gallery Home.
A change of plans by the Snell Isle property’s developer did more than just open the door to a new home for two prominent...
Inspiring Women In Business: Lisa Gilmore
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Lisa Gilmore
Founder, Lisa Gilmore Design
Lisa Gilmore is the founder of Lisa Gilmore Design, a full-service...
Inspiring Woman In Business: Shannon Mathews
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Inspiring Women In Business
Shannon Mathews
COO and Senior Designer
Bayshore Custom Homes, LLC
Using her creativity and passion...
Hot Property: A Tropical Modern Home in St. Petersburg
Tropical Modern Home
Now Available in St. Petersburg
Tropical Modern designed homes are coming into fashion, and are ideal for the climate in Florida. Now is...
HOME+DESIGN: Celebrate The Florida Lifestyle
Designing A Waterfront Home
Which Celebrates The Florida Lifestyle
Potthast Design approaches each project with the client at the center. From the initial engagement, and throughout...
HOME TOUR: CONTEMPORARY CUSTOM DAVIS ISLANDS WATERFRONT ESTATE
METROHome Home Tour
Contemporary
Custom Davis Islands
Waterfront Estate
Step inside the recently completed custom home on Davis Islands, and you will feel an immediate sense of peace...
METROHome Hot Property | The Tampa EDITION
Rise Above at The Tampa EDITION
Seeking the ultimate in luxury living? Look no further than the Residences at The Tampa EDITION. Live the hotel...
The Face of Luxury Residential Real Estate — Traci Burns
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The Face of Luxury
Residential Real Estate
TRACI BURNS
Traci Burns brings 35 years’ experience, integrity, and commitment to...
The Faces of Luxury Residential Interior Design and Décor — McKinlay Rose Interiors
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The Faces of Luxury Residential
Interior Design and Décor
MCKINLAY ROSE INTERIORS
New Location! Over 3,500 square feet interior...
The Face of Real Estate Development Law — David B. Singer
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The Face of Real Estate Development Law
DAVID B. SINGER
OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO
David B. Singer leads...
West Indies Inspired Tampa Bayshore Estate With Modern-Eclectic Flair
The South Tampa mansion boasting spectacular front porch views of Bayshore Boulevard’s sparkling waterfront and bustling promenade seemed an ideal fit for the family...
The Face of Interior Design — Enrique Crespo
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The Face of Interior Design
CRESPO DESIGN GROUP
Unconventional ideas and distinctive style are what define Enrique Crespo as one...
The Face of Residential Tampa Bay Real Estate — James Patterson
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The Face of Residential
Tampa Bay Real Estate
JAMES PATTERSON
James Patterson with Smith & Associates Real Estate has...
HOME TOUR | Textures Tower Over Downtown St. Petersburg
Blending Old World charm with modern design to create a polished and welcoming living space requires both bold choices and subtle nuances.
Rob Bowen, principal...
The Face of Title in Tampa Bay — Phil Yost
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The Face of Title in Tampa Bay
PHIL YOST
Compass Land & Title has provided quality title service...