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...
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...
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...
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...
METROGuide Getaways: Charlotte, North Carolina
Discover the Queen’s City
Charlotte, North Carolina
Everyone knows in Florida that you have to go North to experience the South. I had the opportunity to...
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...
7 MUST-TRY SUMMER SALADS & WRAPS FROM TAMPA BAY FAVORITES
Spring Into Summer
7 Salads & Bowls to
Keep You Cool, Fresh &
Full Across Tampa Bay
As the temps rise and the Florida sun heats up, nothing...
Burger Bliss: Guide to the Perfect Patty in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay METRO’s
Guide to the Perfect
Patty in Tampa Bay
If you think Tampa Bay is just about beaches and sunshine, wait until you meet its...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
LUXE RENOVATIONS CONTINUE AT THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TAMPA
Renovations Showcased:
Marking The Continuation of Luxe Offerings at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
An unveiled overhaul at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Hotel...
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...
Sizzlin’ Swimsuit Style Options For Every ‘Fun In The Sun’ Location
“In the tapestry of seasons, summer weaves the threads of joy and adventure.”
—Luna Brightwater
Lush landscapes, salty air and blue skies surround us as we...
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...
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...
The Vision Council is Watching Out for Tampa
Being in the Florida sun can be down right exhausting.
There are a few precautions that may go unnoticed even if you feel accustomed to...
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...
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...
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...
Lawyer by Day and Author by Night
Meet Jen Murphy, Local Corporate and Tax Attorney Publishes Debut Novel
Born in New York but moved to Bogota, Colombia at three years old, and...
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...
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...
METROStyle: Cool Looks for Summer
Stay chill and fresh from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. With pops of pink, METRO has some must-haves...
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 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...
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...
TAMPA BAY METRO HOME TOUR: Where Personality Meets Refinement
Tampa's Crespo Design Group
Crafts a Stylish, Modern Retreat
By Ronda M. Parag | Photography by Nicholas Ferris Photography
When a newly married couple purchased their first...
Spring Style Trends in Tampa Bay
METRO Spots Some Stylish Local Trends for Spring
Fashion is easy going this spring with new trends including maxi dresses, mini skirts, stripes, chromatic coloring,...
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...
GASPARILLA GROG FOR YE MATIES: The 2025 Frozen Zombie Pirate
The pirates are setting upon Tampa Bay and it’s time for the locals to prepare for the annual invasion in typical fashion — throw...
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...
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...
GETAWAY: A JOURNEY THROUGH JAPAN’S CULTURE, FOOD, AND TIMELESS BEAUTY
Exploring Japan
From Tokyo to Nagano
By Evan Parag | Photography by Evan Parag
Is there ever a perfect time to do something? When it comes to...
METRO’s Exclusive Guide To The Top Doctors in Tampa Bay
2025 Top Doctors® In Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay METRO’s 23rd Annual Guide:
525 Peer Selected Doctors | 69 Specialties
Tampa Bay METRO has been the Bay Area’s...
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...
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...
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+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...
Tampa Bay Area Waterfront Dining & Drink Guide
METRO'S GUIDE TO COOL
The Bay Area’s Best
Waterfront Dining
Salt Shack
Spectacular views of Tampa Bay combined with tasty drinks, specialty seafood and more. This salt lovers...
Cool Style Trends For A Hot Tampa Bay
Whether you are planning a summer staycation or finally going on that getaway, we’ve found some bright and colorful essentials for those hot days of summer...
25 Great Charity Events — All For a Greater Cause
25 CHARITY EVENTS IN TAMPA BAY | 2023
Ryan Nece Foundation
Event: 14th Annual Holiday Party – Raise the Stakes for Students
Date & Time: December...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tampa Bay Art Scene: Ya La’Ford’s Abstract Take On The Wild West
International (Tampa-based) Artist, Ya La’Ford’s
Survey The West: A Cross-Continental Reflection
On View at The James Museum
A bold reimagining of sculptures and paintings inspired by the...
ON THE WATER: Margaritaville at Sea Islander Preview
Preview Sailing Voyage Aboard
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander
Fun in the sun, where it’s always 5 o’clock aboard the newly renovated Margaritaville at Sea Islander....
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 BAY ART SCENE | George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life
Cultivating Creativity
George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life
Exploration leads to growth in a lot of ways.
Growth, you can find at Selby Gardens as they proudly present...
GETAWAYS: Escape to Paradise — Unveiling Mexico’s Premier Caribbean Resorts
A Tri-fecta of Sandos Hotels & Resorts
Discover the diverse allure of Sandos Hotels & Resorts, where I recently traveled to three all-inclusive havens catering...
INSPIRING WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Inspiring Women in Business
Profiles of Incredible Business Women in Tampa Bay
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...
TAMPA BAY ARTS SCENE: The Straz Center — ‘Boundless’ Update
The Straz Center Celebrates
The Beginnings Of It’s
Major Enhancement Project
For nearly 30 years, the Straz Center in Tampa has stood as one of the nation’s...
THE ANNUAL BEST OF METRO TAMPA BAY LISTS
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA downtown city skyline from the pier at night.
Eat. Shop. Do.
Compiled by METRO staff
The Tampa Bay Area is bursting with excitement,...
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...
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...
