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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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Mexico’s Family Friendly All Inclusive Resort Experience – Hotel Riu Dunamar

By Ronda M. Parag A recent visit to Cancun, Mexico brought me to what many are calling the next tourist destination in Mexico, Costa Mujeres....

Green Bay Packers, Titletown, USA

Lambeau Field and the Green Bay Packers are one of the most storied and popular stadiums in the United States, and they are the...

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...

Independence Day Cocktails – Red, White & Blue

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

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...

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....

METRO’S GUIDE TO GASPARILLA 2024

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...

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...

METRO’s Guide To The Tampa Bay Arts & Entertainment 2023 Season

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...

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...

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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye, Oh My!

A Bourbon Conversation with David Winsor, Senior Director of Corporate and International Accounting, Bloomin’ Brands A graduate of University of Florida, David is a huge...

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...

Free Falling: A Tom Petty Song for Every Situation

A Florida Son Tom Petty Leaves Us With A Legacy of Music (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) Thomas Earl Petty was born October 20, 1950,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Expanding The Art Scene: The New James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

Enhancing St. Petersburg's Cultural Status Downtown St. Petersburg adds another museum – The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art to its already acclaimed museum...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Westgate Resorts Gives Back with WestgateCARES During COVID-19

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

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...

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 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...

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 & 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

The 12th Annual SAVOR St.Pete Food + Wine Fest Is Back!

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

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 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...