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
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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...
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...
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 — “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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
INSPIRING WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Inspiring Women in Business
Profiles of Incredible Business Women in Tampa Bay
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...
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...
THE ANNUAL BEST OF METRO TAMPA BAY LISTS
Eat. Shop. Do.
Compiled by METRO staff
The Tampa Bay Area is bursting with excitement, offering something for everyone — locals and tourists alike. We’ve put...
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...
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 — 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,...
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...
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...
METROLife Biz: Cathy Angel — Boxed by an Angel
Battle Boxes with Cathy Angel
Owner and Founder of
Boxed by an Angel
Trying times call for implementation of spirit lifting tactics. That is the exact business...
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...
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...
Pavilion XXXVI: Moving Towards the Future
Moving Towards the Future
Pavilion XXXVI: Humana vs. Machina
The philanthropic celebration of the arts unfolds as Tampa Museum of Art hosts the 36th annual Pavilion...
Allowing Spirits to Rise at the Beacon Roof Top Lounge
Beacon: Roof Top Lounge
atop the JW Marriott
Tampa Water Street
Stunning views of downtown Tampa and adjacent waterways appear at Beacon: Roof Top Lounge atop the...
Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement in Downtown St. Pete
Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement
Now Open in Downtown St. Pete
St. Petersburg is a destination for the arts, and the latest museum...
METROLife Sponsored Event: Morgan Auto Group Charity Polo Classic
Morgan Auto Group Charity Polo Classic
When: February 25, 2023
Where: DI Polo
The 11th annual Morgan Auto Group Charity Polo Classic presented by SFLAA and OLAA...
FOODIE: A Coastal Gem in Downtown St. Petersburg
Juno & the Peacock
A Coastal Gem in Downtown St. Petersburg
Nestled along the vibrant Beach Drive in Downtown St. Petersburg, Juno & the Peacock offers...
Tampa Bay and the Art of Eating Well
Tampa Bay Area Chefs are Creating Fresh, Innovative, Healthy, and Delicious Menus
Remember being reminded to eat your vegetables? Or often being told about the...
THE NEW STARS IN THE TAMPA BAY DINING SCENE
For too long Tampa Bay’s culinary community has been on the lookout, waiting for stars to fall their way. Not just any stars, but...
Bringing Nature Into The City
Street Artist Alessandro Etsom
Completes Striking Murals
It seems that outdoor public art is making appearances all over Tampa Bay. In Water Street Tampa, CASS Contemporary...
Honoring Racing Legend Dan Wheldon
Honoring Racing Legend Dan Wheldon
The Lionheart Movie Debuts on HBO and MAX
It was a great way to kick off the INDYCAR Series season in...
