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The Schaaf Castle in the Clouds

METROHome Tour: Castle in the Clouds

  The Schaaf's Castle in the Clouds By Mary Lou Janson  |  Photography by Robert Richards   Gary and Josephine Schaaf had high hopes about making their next...
Mexico’s Family Friendly All Inclusive Resort Experience - Hotel Riu Dunamar

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....
Tampa Bay Metro - Sugar Free Margarita cocktail recipe

METRO FOODIE: Sugar-Free Margarita Recipe

  They say tequila won’t fix all your problems, but we say it’s worth a shot. And this July 24, you’ll have ample opportunity to...
Key West Inspired Waterfront Estate On Davis Islands

Hot Property: Key West Inspired Waterfront Estate On Davis Islands

  Hot Property: Key West Inspired Waterfront Estate On Davis Islands   The sunset views and open bay are just two reasons that this Davis Islands stunner...
Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs recipe

Must-Have Recipes for Your Hot Summer Soirees

(Family Features) Summer in Tampa Bay is all about enjoying the warm weather and sunshine with family and friends, but even with the longer...
Tampa Bay Backyard Chillin’ In Style

METROHome Details: Backyard Chillin’ In Style

  Spring is the ideal time to spruce up and spend a few extra hours outside. From serving glasses to comfortable seating and décor elements,...
Tampa Bay Metro Father's Day gift guide

METRO Family: A Deserved Day for Dad

              6 Gracious Father’s Day Gift Ideas (Family Features) Whether dad wants to spend his day on the patio, in the garage, on the couch or...

METRO Home Tour: Custom Coastal Chic Estate on Boca Ciega Bay in Sunset Park

Blending Views with a Custom Coastal-Inspired Design in Sunset Park By Ronda M. Parag   Creating and designing a custom home involves lots of decisions and vision. Homeowners...
Spanish Wines

Select Wines that Match Your Style

  Spanish Wines To Compliment Your Taste   (Family Features) For a novice, simply distinguishing a wine preference – white or red, sweet or dry – may...
Outdoor Home Design Trends

METRO Home: Living Lavishly Outdoors with These Stylish Trends

2018 Outdoor Living Trends (Family Features) As many families prepare to ramp up their time spent outside, it can be helpful to keep the latest...
5 Summer Outdoor Entertaining Tips

5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips

(Family Features) The weather in Tampa Bay brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy time outdoors entertaining family and friends. The key to a successful...
7 TIPS FOR HOSTING YOUR OWN MOTHER'S DAY TEA PARTY

7 Tips For Hosting Your Own Mother’s Day Tea Party

By Krayl Funch   Mother’s Day and Sunday Brunch go together like Orange Juice and Champagne. This year skip the crowded restaurants and spend quality time...

Arrive at The Perry Hotel Key West By Sea Plane

Looking for a great escape to relax and enjoy Memorial Day this year without all the hassle of a big crowd and noise? Check...

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...
Hammock Beach Resort

METRO GETAWAY: Hammock Beach Resort

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...
Metro Foodie feature with bunny cupcakes

Easy Spring Dishes and Treats

Easy Spring Lamb, Sides and Treats   (Family Features) This Easter holiday, hop into a new tradition and swap your classic ham for savory lamb. Cooking lamb...
Compass Land & Title in downtown St. Petersburg

Colorful, Bold and Creative Office Space

  With a flair for fashion and love of art, Compass Land & Title owners and founders, Phil and Valerie Yost, designed the new St....
METRO Home Tour: 5120 W Longfellow Ave Tampa FL

METROHome Tour: The Look of Love

  Building and Designing a Family’s Dream Home By Mary Lou Janson | Photography by Susan Carnes   Designing a new home for their family of five was...

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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...

Destination Miami – Two Hotels – One Beachfront Location

Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort and Nobu Hotel By Ronda M. Parag   In the heart of Miami Beach is a luxury resort that is home to...
adding pizzaz to a modern estate

METROHome Tour: In Living Color

Adding Pizzaz To A Modern Estate By Mary Lou Janson A contemporary architectural style, features that include tall glass walls, wide windows and light-inviting skylights are...
Metro Home Feature

METROHome Tour: Color, Texture, Sophistication & Creativity

  Posh custom-designed high-rise condo By Mary Lou Janson The private elevator opens to reveal bold black and red monogrammed carpeting, marking the entrance to the custom-designed...

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Holiday Food 2018

8 Simple Small Plates for Holiday Entertaining

8 Simple Small Plates for Holiday Entertaining   (Family Features) For holiday parties of any size, tasty appetizers and starters are menu must-haves. While the main...
Tampa Bay Metro holiday coctail recipes

Holiday Cocktail Recipes

  Whether you're toasting to turkey day or gearing up for a day of family debates at the dinner table, one thing's for sure: A...
The Henderson in Destin, Florida

A Coastal Escape With A Sense of Place

    The Henderson in Destin, Florida By Chad H. Vorbrich   Located on the “Emerald Coast” in Destin, a stunning new resort is nestled on property that offers...
Ocean Prime Ahi Tuna Rossini

Ocean Prime Features Dish From James Beard House Dinner

Ahi Tuna Rossini, a dish created by the Ocean Prime culinary team especially for the James Beard Dinner menu       Ocean Prime Tampa Features Dish From Brand's...
Tom Petty - A Florida Son

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,...
Damn The Weather cocktail feature

Damn The Weather: Soothing Cocktail Recipes

  If you’ve been paying attention to the weather lately, you’ve probably heard about hurricane Irma. It’s been wreaking havoc on the Caribbean, and now has...
Pia Day Spa Microblading

What You Need to Know About Eyebrow Microblading

  Microblading Tips by Pia Day Spa   If you need to dramatically improve your eyebrows, we suggest you start by booking a free, no obligation consultation at...

Stylish Splendor in South Beach

    The Marriott Stanton South Beach By Patricia A. Vorbrich     Headed to South Beach? Check out “SoFi,” the South of Fifth district of Miami Beach.  Miami,...
Mexican Chipotle Shrimp Skewers with Lime Beer Basting Sauce

7 Tips to Master the Grill This Summer

Mastering the Grill This Summer   (Family Features) Becoming a master of the grill doesn’t have to be complicated. Test out these seven tips for quick...

METROHome Tour: Historic Pass-a-Grille Renovation

  Couple Reclaims An Historic Pass-a-Grille Home With Flair By Mary Lou Janson | Photography By Amy Lamb   One stands grandly on the glistening white sands bordering...
Exterior View From Palm Terrace Pool

Getaway: Naples Grande Beach Resort

    A Peaceful or Playful Escape Naples Grande Beach Resort | By Patricia A. Vorbrich   Set on 23 waterfront acres on Florida’s Paradise Coast, adjoining a 200...
grilling tips for Tampa Bay

10 Tips to Make Outdoor Parties Unforgettable

Make Your Outdoor Parties Unforgettable   (Family Features) Entertaining is one thing, but dazzling your guests with an outdoor party sensation is another. Summer can be...

Outdoor Kitchen Design

  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...

Neiman Marcus Launches Givenchy Beauty

  Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay Launches Givenchy Beauty   Fashion lovers are familiar with the style and trends of Givenchy — known for French Haute Couture since 1952...
Tampa Bay Metro: How to host a wine party

Hosting Your Own Wine Tasting Party

  How to host a wine party. Table set up and tips. Written and photographed by Krayl Funch   No time to plan, book and take that dream wine...
Packard's Steakhouse

Delectable Cuisine On The Green

  Packard’s Steakhouse At Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club By Patricia A. Vorbrich Named after the designer of Innisbrook’s four golf courses, Larry Packard, Packard’s Steakhouse brings dining...

METRO Home: High Life Living in Downtown Tampa

  Grand Penthouse at Skypoint   Feel the vibe of the city and escape the suburbs with one of the most unique properties currently available in downtown...
Easter brunch recipes

A Spring-Inspired Easter Brunch

    (Family Features)  Spring is blooming on your Easter table. From yellow chick cupcakes to blueberry French-toast casseroles, there are plenty of ways to wow...
Tampa Bay Metro Home Tour

METROHome Tour: A Redesigned, Rebuilt and Refined Davis Islands Estate.

  Designing an ideal home for entertaining and escaping By Mary Lou Janson  |  Photography by John Kantor   Located on a prominent, half-acre pinnacle of land offering...
St. Patrick's Day cocktail Shamrock Sour Cocktail

Sláinte! Raise A Glass To St. Patrick.

On March 17, St. Patrick's Day can tempt infrequent drinkers to get out and enjoy the festivities. Whether you plan on donning a green...
Ritz Grande Lakes Exterior

Weekender: Escape to Luxury

  Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes By Ronda M. Parag   A drive to Orlando offers endless opportunities for fun and theme park mania. For an escape from all...
Lamb recipe on Tampa Bay Metro blog

Delicious Lamb Recipes

  The Many Loves of American Lamb       (Family Features) Romeo and Juliet. Antony and Cleopatra. Lamb and Potatoes (or Mint or Feta). The list of American...
Tiki cocktail

Gettin’ Tiki With It

  Summer Drink Recipes The Mixologists at Datz in Tampa have created a few summer cocktails and shared the most popular Tiki cocktail concoctions with METRO....
classic stripe indoor outdoor pillows

Home Details: Outdoor Entertaining

  Summer time is the best time to get outside and embrace the warmth of the season, relax with style, comfort and enjoy good backyard...
Colored Egg Chart

Easter Egg Dyeing Guide

    (Family Features) Dye your Easter eggs in custom colors you won't find in a kit with these unique food color combinations to bring seasonal...
Men's Health advice in Tampa Bay Metro

6 Health Symptoms Men Shouldn’t Ignore

  38% of men visit the doctor only when extremely sick. But just because you feel healthy doesn't mean you are healthy.   "See your doctor if...
Oktoberfest Tampa

12 German Phrases To ‘Drop’ At Oktoberfest Tampa

  The festival of "gemütlichkeit" returns for the 6th Annual Oktoberfest Tampa event. For 3 full days, Tampa’s downtown Curtis Hixon Park will be transformed...
Fall home improvement in Tampa Bay

Home Improvemnet This Fall

Fall: The Best Season For Home Improvement In The Bay Area   The rituals of fall include sending kids back to school, raking leaves and cheering...

Chef Inspires Passion

The new executive chef at Rococo Steak, Matthew Rainey   Chef Matt from Rococo Steak Inspires Passion Rococo Steak is starting a new “Fresh Menu,” with special...
The Rococo Burger

Must Try: The Fabled Rococo Burger

What Makes This Award-Winning Behemoth So Good? The steak burger is blended house-ground NY Strip in a 70/30 meat to fat ratio which matches the 70/30...
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