Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest in Tampa
Experience the Ultimate Collaboration,
Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest
Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest! Prepare to ignite your senses at an unforgettable evening of luxury and refinement, as...
3 Unique Takes On The Espresso Martini In Tampa Bay
Three Upscale Bars in Tampa Bay Offering
Unique Takes On an Espresso Martini
Liven up the occasion with a libation. One thats caffeinated, rich and creamy....
The Valspar Championship Returns To Tampa Bay
EXPERIENCE ALL THE ACTION
The Valspar Championship
March 17-23, 2025
The most colorful tournament on the PGA Tour® held at Innisbrook Golf Resort’s renowned Copperhead Course graces...
METROLife Art | 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...
10 Ways To Celebrate Valentines Day Around Tampa Bay
METRO Spotlights Ten Great Venues To Go Celebrate Valentines Day Around Tampa Bay
The perfect Valentines Day does exist and METRO is excited to share...
COCKTAILS, CUISINE, AND POSH CITY VIBES ATOP ST. PETE
Heighten Your Senses.
The Sparrow Rooftop Bar
Atop The Moxy Hotel St. Pete.
Sparrow rooftop bar and lounge is the newest hotspot in the area. Upon entry...
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...
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...
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...
METRO EVENTS: The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience
Merging Fashion and Philanthropy
The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience
At Tampa Bay Fashion Experience the passion for merging fashion and philanthropy goes beyond the runway. The...
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...
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...
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...
METRO EVENT: Red Bull Flugtag Returns to Tampa
Red Bull Flugtag Returns to Tampa:
Where Ingenuity takes Flight
A popular past time in the Tampa Bay Area returns this November. The City of Tampa...
METRO’S Guide to Fourth of July Celebrations in Tampa Bay
Fourth of July Celebrations & Fun for All
Festivities on the 4th of July consist of memorable times with family and friends. This year is...
METRO GUIDE: 10 PLACES TO CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY
10 Places to Celebrate Mother's Day In Tampa Bay
Mother’s Day is almost here and METRO has you covered with ten places to show some...
METRO Events: Big Smoke meets Whiskey Fest
Cigar Aficionado and Whisky Advocates
“Big Smoke meets WhiskyFest”
A triumphant collaboration event hosted by Cigar Aficionado and Whisky Advocate will make for an evening full...
The 54th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Returns to Tampa
The Raymond James Gasparilla
Festival Of The Arts
Perfecting The Art Of Juried Fine Art Festivals For 53 Years.
When the 54th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival...
TOP TEN PLACES TO CELEBRATE LOVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine's Day
10 Ways to Celebrate Love
A vibrant time to celebrate love is near and METRO has a list of the best places in the...
THE GASPARILLA MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS
GASPARILLA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024
Friday, February 16 - Sunday, February 18
The Gasparilla Music Festival returns for its 13th year February 16-18 in its new venue...
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 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...
METRO’S GUIDE TO NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS IN TAMPA BAY
METRO’s GUIDE TO GREAT
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS
AROUND THE BAY
As NYE approaches, it can be a challenge on deciding where to be seen and celebrate...
Oyster Fest: A Feast for a Cause, Sure to Delight!
5th Annual Tampa Oyster Fest
It’s that time of year when the Oyster Fest brings its lively offerings to the community. Locals and visitors alike...
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...
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...
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...
4 Hot Spots to Enjoy The Fourth
4 Tampa Bay Hot Spots
To Celebrate
The Fourth Of July
As Independence Day approaches, there are many ways to celebrate across the bay. Both Tampa and...
Father’s Day: 3 Local Chefs & Fathers Share Experiences
Three local legends in the Tampa food scene have more in common than what meets the eye. Apart from orchestrating excellence in the culinary...
Top 10 Rooftop Bars In Tampa Bay
Raise a Glass to Rooftops in Tampa Bay
By Ronda M. Parag
Summer is coming, but now is the perfect time of year to kick back, dine...
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...
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 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...
5 Great Tampa Bay Dock & Dine Locations.
5 Great Tampa Bay Dock & Dine Locations
Travel by boat to get a cold cocktail or a delicious bite at any of these five...
NAEEM KAHN Speaks Out About Tampa, Fashion, Art and Culture
The Inspiration behind the Tampa Museum of Art’s annual "CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture" event, Naeem Khan, took some time to speak with Tampa Bay METRO about...
The Junior League of Tampa’s Annual Holiday Gift Market
The Junior League of Tampa's
Annual Holiday Gift Market Goes Hollywood
The Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market is going Hollywood this year! The theme...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Join the Mad Hatter, Dormouse and the March Hare for an immersive Wonderland experience for an adult-style Gin Tea Party.
It’s a fun and interactive...
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,...
On View at Museum of Fine Arts — Gio Swaby: Fresh Up
On View at Museum of Fine Arts
Gio Swaby: Fresh Up
The multidisciplinary artist Gio Swaby (b. 1991, Nassau, Bahamas) whose work explores the intersections of...
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,...
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...
METROmixer at Sal Y Mar
METROmixer at Sal Y Mar
When: September 23, 2021
Where: Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar & Events Venue
The rooftop at Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar &...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Immersive Art Experience on Beach Drive in St. Pete
Immersive Art Experience on Beach Drive in St. Pete
Smith & Associates Real Estate, in partnership with The Poetry Bar, presents an immersive art experience...
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...
5 Spooky Cocktails for Halloween, Costumes Optional
It’s been a frightful year, and it’s time to break out the costumes, gather a few friends and create a few cocktails to celebrate...
Spooky Fun at Barbary Beach House in Key West
Join the Havana Cabana and Barbary Beach House for the island’s very first Spooky Season! From family friendly games and contests, to adult only...
Escape with 3 Resort Cocktails at Home
Rum - it’s the perfect drink for summertime and the choice for anyone wanting to bring out the lazy daze of summer. In honor...
