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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...

  In its 12th year, SAVOR St. Pete Food & Wine Festival is bringing together the best of the best in food, wine, craft beers...

  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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

Fourth of July Celebrations & Fun for All Festivities on the 4th of July consist of memorable times with family and friends. This year is...

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...

  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 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...

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...

  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...

  Tampa Bay Metro’s Guide To The Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest 2024 The 106th Gasparilla Invasion and Pirade of Pirates is set for January 27, 2024...

  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...

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 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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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 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...

Three local legends in the Tampa food scene have more in common than what meets the eye. Apart from orchestrating excellence in the culinary...

  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...

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

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...

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 Travel by boat to get a cold cocktail or a delicious bite at any of these five...

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...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Stellar Musical, Theatrical and Comical Performances Coming This Season To The Bay   Award-winning productions, scores and performers, comedies to dramas, musical theater to...

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...

  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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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 The multidisciplinary artist Gio Swaby (b. 1991, Nassau, Bahamas) whose work explores the intersections of...

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 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 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 Now Open in Downtown St. Pete   St. Petersburg is a destination for the arts, and the latest museum...

  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 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...

  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...

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 Smith & Associates Real Estate, in partnership with The Poetry Bar, presents an immersive art experience...

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

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...

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...

Rum - it’s the perfect drink for summertime and the choice for anyone wanting to bring out the lazy daze of summer. In honor...

Photos: Marriott Hotels & Resorts It is the ideal place to relax and enjoy with friends the peace and tranquility of the historic hotel in...

Celebrate your independence this year with a few Red, White and Blue cocktails courtesy of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. From rum to vodka...

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

  In the spirit of health and well-being, Westgate Resorts restarts their businesses & resorts with a program called WestgateCARES. The WestgateCARES program is the...

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