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Michelin Guide Tampa

BEST OF METRO: The Best Restaurants and Bars in Tampa Bay

   The Best Restaurants and Bars in Tampa Bay    Salt Shack On The Bay Best Bar with Sunset Views Tucked in a parcel of paradise on Old Tampa...
Tampa Bay Metro's Private School Guide

TAMPA BAY METRO’S COMPREHENSIVE 2024 PRIVATE SCHOOL LIST

TAMPA BAY METRO’S 2024 PRIVATE SCHOOL LIST The #1 family guide for discovering and comparing private schools in the Tampa Bay area.   Academy at the Lakes Address:...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ian Schrager

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...

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...
Clayton Gray Home

BEST OF METRO: The Best Of Style & Décor In Tampa Bay

    Best of Style and Décor In Tampa Bay     Deborah Kent’s Best Boutique Filled with European Fashions A milestone was reached as Deborah Kent’s celebrated 43 years...
Top Doctors in Tampa Bay

METRO’s Exclusive Top Doctors in Tampa Bay List

2024 Top Doctors® List Tampa Bay METRO’s 22nd Annual Guide: 420 Peer Selected Doctors | 58 Specialties   Tampa Bay METRO is the Bay Area’s Leading City Lifestyle Magazine...
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...
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....
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...

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...
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...
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...
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...

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...

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...
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...

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...
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...
Rob Bowen Residence - Living Room

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...

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...
ARTicles

ART: St. Petersburg’s Uptown Arts District Thrives

    A Celebration Of The Arts In St. Pete’s Uptown Arts District   St. Petersburg is an art city. Tourists feel it, residents welcome it and artists thrive...

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...

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...

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,...

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...
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...
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...
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...

Local Tampa Bay Area Dentist Gives Back in Haiti

Dr. Ron O’Neal, a board Member of Village Partners International, along with fellow medical professionals, travel each year to a remote area in Mombin-Crochu,...
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...
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...
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...
Rob Bowen - Bayport Residence

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...
What about my picky eater?

METRO family: What about my picky eater?

  “I don’t like that?” “I don’t want to eat that.” For parents and caregivers, the struggle of dealing with a picky eater is real. If...
Britt Ford

Adding Color and Beauty To The World Thru Art

  Meet Artist Britt Ford Influenced by the colorful hues of her mother and grandmother, who decorated their homes in bright colors of pinks, greens, blues...
Dali drawing feature

Dalí Drawings on Display in St. Pete

  Where Ideas Come From: Dalí’s Drawings Through October 22, 2023 When the temperatures around Tampa Bay heat up, head inside to cool off in downtown...
Premium Steak at Driftlight

Foodie: Delicious, Decadent & Divine

  Discover Driftlight at the JW Marriott Tampa   Tampa Bay locals, as well as hotel guests, will be delighted with a new steakhouse in downtown Tampa...
Hobie Long

METRO PEOPLE: HOBIE LONG ON ACHIEVING HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Hobie Long has made it a life project to teach others the importance and benefits of working on all aspects of health (Holistic Wellness). Finding...
The Tampa EDITION

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...
Boots, Belts and Bags

Boots, Belts and Bags

  METRO Style Trends 2021 Boots, Belts and Bags It’s fall, and the look this season is casual and comfortable. A flat pair of boots and an...
FrankLynn Visual Marketing

Local Event Designer and Planner Creates Dazzling Experiences

Local Event Designer and Planner FrankLynn Visual Marketing (FLVM) Creates Dazzling Experiences FrankLynn Visual Marketing (FLVM) has been creating bold, unique experiences connecting people and places for...
Inspiring Women In Business

INSPIRING WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Inspiring Women in Business Profiles of Incredible Business Women in Tampa Bay
MSC Meraviglia

METRO GETAWAY: MSC MERAVIGLIA — A SHIP FOR ALL SEASONS

  A Ship For all Seasons. Cruising New England and Canada Aboard MSC Meraviglia. By Ronda M. Parag   It’s a great way to explore Canada and New...
She's A Rainbow – Spring Fashion Trends

METRO Style: A Colorful Look At The 2023 Spring Fashion Trends

  Like a splash across the sky, Spring 2023 arrives on the runway with colors that are painted by an artistic hand. Wild brush strokes...
Rocca Tampa

FOODIE: A Taste of Old Italy in Tampa Heights District

Rocca Tampa   Nestled in the lively Tampa Heights district, we found a bit of the Old World. Handmade pastas and family recipes are a short...
Feature – W Fort Lauderdale’s WET Deck

Weekender: Bring on the Sun & Fun at the W Fort Lauderdale

  W Fort Lauderdale It may only be a four hour drive or a quick 45 minute plane ride, but the east coast of Florida is...
Melting Pot Social Tampa

Melting Pot Social — A Tampa hot spot for meeting up with friends

Melting Pot Social (MeltSO) Keep on Dipping in Downtown Tampa   Known by the nickname of MeltSo to locals since opening in May 2023 in downtown Tampa,...
Claude Monet - Antibes - feature

Dalí & the Impressionists: Monet, Renoir, Degas & More

  On Exhibit through April 28, 2024 Dalí & The Impressionists: Monet, Renoir, Degas & More   Salvador Dalí transcended art styles throughout his career. The Impressionists approach was...
Mike Ingold

METROLife People: In Search of the Perfect Sound…

Meet Mike Ingold Ingold Audio Design Co. Mike Ingold’s love of music, woodworking and fabrication have finally all come together in a new business venture with...
Titos Holiday Cocktail

Festive Cocktails to Shake Up The Season

Holiday Thyme with Tito's Handmade Vodka   No matter how you spend the holiday season, there’s no better way to keep spirits bright than a festive...
Key West Sunset Sail

Family-Friendly Florida Road Trips

  METRO takes a look at three family-friendly places in Florida that are an easy drive or quick flight away: Sarasota, St. Augustine and Key...
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