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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...

  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...

  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...

  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 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...

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...

  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’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...

  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...

    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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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....

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

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

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

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

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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...

  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 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...

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

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

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 on Clearwater Beach   The views have changed over the years on Clearwater Beach, with many of the smaller mom and pop hotels...

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...

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...