A QUICK GETAWAY FROM TAMPA BAY — BUNGALOWS KEY LARGO
All-Inclusive.
All-Adults.
All Amazing.
Bungalows Key Largo
By Ronda M. Parag
Ready to trade your to-do list for turquoise water and tropical drinks? Just a 6-hour drive from Tampa—or...
THE FACE OF MARITAL & FAMILY LAW: MICHAEL LUNDY
FACES OF METRO TAMPA BAY
As seen in TAMPA BAY METRO Magazine
The Face of Marital & Family Law
Michael Lundy
Older Lundy Koch & Martino
Michael Lundy is...
MAKING HEARTS “BEET” STRONGER IN ST. PETERSBURG’S JORDAN PARK
The American Heart Association
advocates for better nutrition access
in Jordan Park in St. Petersburg.
In an effort to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke...
TOP 12 DAZZLING TAMPA BAY ROOFTOP LOUNGES THAT WE LOVE
Elevated Indulgence.
12 Luxe Rooftop Lounges
Serving Tampa Bay With Great
Views, Vibes, Food & Drink.
By Evan Parag
When the sun slips behind the Gulf and paints the...
OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN TIPS FOR YOUR TAMPA BAY HOME
Get Cooking On Your
Outdoor Kitchen Design
(Family Features) If your idea of enjoying the great outdoors is relaxing on your deck with a tasty beverage...
METRO LIFESTYLE: MY WEEKEND POWER TRIP IN TAMPA BAY
My Weekend Power Trip
The Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro
By Stephen P. Parag, II
As you step into the Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro, surrounded by stunning flat...
TAMPA BAY METRO GETAWAY: Finding Mountain Magic in West Virginia
Mountain Charm
Discovering The Unexpected
In West Virginia
By Ronda M. Parag
When I received an invitation to visit West Virginia, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect....
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...
FACES OF METRO TAMPA BAY: MEET DAVID KAHN OF BESPOKE & CO.
| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine |
The Face of Custom Clothing
David Kahn
Bespoke & Co.
David Kahn is the owner and creative director at...
METRO GETAWAY: Discover Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
A Tropical Escape
at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve
By Stephen P. Parag, II
Nestled between the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and the lush foothills of El Yunque Rainforest,...
TAMPA BAY METRO’S COMPREHENSIVE 2025 PRIVATE SCHOOL LIST
TAMPA BAY METRO’S
2025 PRIVATE SCHOOL LIST
The #1 family guide for discovering and comparing private schools in the Tampa Bay area.
Academy at the Lakes
Address: 2220...
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...
Inspiring Women In Business: Older Lundy Koch & Martino
| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine |
EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN IN LAW
Older Lundy Koch & Martino
Older Lundy Koch & Martino (Older Lundy) is...
Inspiring Woman In Business: Lara Tibbals
| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine |
LARA TIBBALS
Tibbals Mediation LLC
With 25 years of experience in legal and business fields, Lara excels...
FACES OF METRO TAMPA BAY: LARA TIBBALS
| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine |
The Face of Civil and
Family Law Mediation
LARA TIBBALS
Tibbals Mediation LLC
With 25 years of legal, professional, and...
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...
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...
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....
Honoring Racing Legend Dan Wheldon in St. Petersburg
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...
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...
Inspiring Women In Business: Jackie Zumba
| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine |
Jackie Zumba
Jackie Z Style Co.
A Fashion Maven, Mom, and Business Dynamo! In 2011, Jackie Zumba...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
METRO family: What about my picky eater?
“I don’t like that?” “I don’t want to eat that.” For parents and caregivers, the struggle of dealing with a picky eater is real.
If...
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...
METRO TRAVEL: DISCOVER CALIFORNIA’S SONOMA COUNTY
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
TRAVEL: Island Adventure Awaits with Tropical Breezes & 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...
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...
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...
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...
Weekender: Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort & Pier
Blast off to the space coast, while stepping back in time to feel the nostalgic past of Old Florida, on the east coast of...
Calling All Parrot Heads & Parakeets
If you are a Jimmy Buffet fan and love the beach life, the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort provides the perfect escape without having to...
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...
METRO Weekender: Paradise Unobstructed on Clearwater Beach
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...
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....
