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34 UP, UP AND AWAY Vivid colors and patterns take center stage this season. Photography by Robert Adamo

42 SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY Married lawyers create the perfect

home for their blended family. By Ginger Warder

50 SEASIDE BITES AND SIPS Tasty treats and decadent drinks

from hip area restaurants Photography by Dan Gaye 54 DESIGN OF THE TIMES TBI’s annual look at what is hot in

the world of home design trends By Michelle M. Havich

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12 PUBLISHER’S LETTER

PREMIERE15 Q&A Checkmate with Ray Robson

16 THE LIST Hot, hip happenings 18 FACES Local people on the rise

STYLE21 TRENDS Contemporary wood accents 22 MOST WANTED A walk on the wild side 24 TASTEMAKERS The designing Zych sisters

25 VANITY New scents for fall

LEISURE27 FIRST CLASS The magical Sorrel River Ranch

30 HIGH ROAD Intense action at Le Mans

32 SPORT Joe Maddon leads the Rays

SAVOR69 DISH Marvelous martinis

70 LIBATIONS Fall for these autumn wines

72 TASTE The comforting Grille One Sixteen

74 DINING OUT Area restaurant guide

DESIGN81 SPACES Escape to the garden

82 ELEMENTS A pretty powder room

SCENE87 CULTURE Florida’s serene wilderness 88 CALENDAR A complete guide to local events 91 SOCIETY Hot parties, beautiful people

96 SPOTLIGHT Songbird Chloe Lowery soars

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EDITORIAL

Managing Editor Michelle M. Havich

Associate Editor Stephen Brown

Editor at Large Jason Davis

Fashion & Style Director Katherine Lande

Market Editor Hilary Greene

Spirits Editor Mark Spivak

Dining Editor Julie W. Martin

Automotive Editor Howard Walker

Editorial Intern Sara Horn

DESIGN

Design Director Olga M. Gustine

Art Directors Reynaldo Martin, Diana Ramírez

Associate Art Director Jorge Márquez

Assistant Art Director Adrianna Lunsford

Digital Imaging Specialist Leo Sorbba

Contributing Writers

Robert Ragaini, Lola Thélin, Ginger Warder

Contributing Photographers

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every month, especially to see which new restaurant to dine at, and June’s Toasted Pheasant was no exception. The place is great! Thank you Julie [Martin] and Tampa Bay Illustrated for pointing my palate in the right direction month after month.

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FASHION FORWARDYour July/August fashion piece,

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Chess is a game of tactics and mathematics that requires total concentration, yet Ray Robson, a 14-year-old from Seminole, has a comfortable grip on the game. Ranked 39th overall by the U.S. Chess Federation, Ray learned to play chess at age 3 from his father. He has received his national and international master titles, is working on a grand master title, which is awarded to world-class chess masters, and recently competed in his second U.S. Chess Championship.

■ HOW DO YOU TRAIN FOR A TOURNAMENT?I devote about 20 hours on chess every week, about three hours a day. Nowadays, I use both books and computers. With chess databases on computers, look-ing at chess openings is much faster and easier than using a book. Occasionally I listen to lectures on the Internet. When I play in a tournament I know who I am going to play [in advance]. Chess databases such as Chessbase [offer] millions of games. If my opponent is good enough, he [or] she will have some games that I can look up. ■ WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN?I enjoy playing many sports, such as tennis, basket-ball, football, soccer and table tennis. I play one of those sports every day. I also like learning languages, although I am not fl uent in a second language yet. Right now I am studying Mandarin Chinese, which I am learning from my mom.■ HOW DIFFERENT IS THE U.S. CHESS SCENE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES?Although the chess scene in the United States is not the worst, compared to a lot of European countries the chess scene is bad. In U.S. tournaments you have to bring your own set and clocks while paying an entry fee for playing. In Europe, if you are playing at the level I am at, you will not have to bring your set and you might even get paid for playing. If you are a grand master, then you will almost certainly have your airfare and other expenses covered.

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From peep toe to slingback, stiletto to platform wedge—the high heels will be out in full force to help raise awareness for autism. The sixth annual High Heel Hike hits the pavement September 26 at WestShore Plaza, teaming up with actress Jenny McCarthy’s Generation Rescue for Autism. So slip on your favorite pumps and join local pop artist and High Heel Hike founder Jules Burt and the divas for this 1k strut. highheelhike.com

GOING TO THE DOGSPampering your pooch has now gone green. Green Dog Wash opens its doors this month, giving dog grooming an all-new look. Offering full-service as well as self-service facilities, Green Dog lets the owner do the washing, helping ease tensions the dog may normally experience when coming to a traditional pet grooming facility, all while creating a stronger bond between man and his best friend. All products, from toys and accessories to grooming essentials are 100-percent ecofriendly, easing the collective carbon footprint pooch and owner may leave. Be sure to look for upcoming events like wine and beer tastings, yappy hours and specifi c breed nights, bringing like-minded people together, along with their dogs. greendogwash.com

DO NOT PASS GO…A band of mischievous pirates has turned the tables on that monocled real estate tycoon synonymous with plastic green houses, as a ubiquitous slice of Americana undergoes a Tampa makeover. South Tampaopoly has taken the classic board game Monopoly and made it our own. Packed with Tampa history, local hangouts and Bay area landmarks, the game pays homage to a great place to live and play. southtampaopoly.com

ON SEPTEMBER 23-26 FASHION TAKES THE BAY BY STORM WITH

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THE CALL OF THE SEAWith the June christening of the new catamaran, Bay Spirit II, the Florida Aquarium is ready to show off Florida’s marine life in style. The vessel can hold up to 149 passengers (three times the capacity of its predecessor), and is equipped with air-conditioning, fl at-screen televisions and large windows. Without sacrifi cing comfort, guests can enjoy observing wild dolphins, bird sanctuaries and other native life. The ship also will serve as a fl oating classroom and special event cruise for private and corporate events. Florida Aquarium, Tampa (813-273-4000, fl aquarium.org)

Say hello to new beginnings; to spacious birthing suites with amenities you’d expect from a fine hotel and clinical excellence you can trust. Say hello to the only obstetrics and neonatal facility of its kind in the country. Say hello to the brand new Bayfront Baby Place. To learn more, visit BayfrontBabyPlace.org.Opening December 2009.

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A SISTERHOOD OF MOMSBarbara Keskiner (left) and Aly Zamore, co-founders of

Divine Events, have moms in the Tampa Bay area covered.

Created in 2008, Divine Events is a networking resource that

hosts events to help educate mothers and help them form

relationships and support groups. “Life is not always about

what you have but who you know and going through things

together,” Keskiner says. Zamore adds, “Our vision for Divine

Events is for moms to have a place to go to meet other moms

[and] to learn about new products and services.” This month,

Divine Events is hosting “Moms Reinvented,” which includes

a panel of moms who have become entrepreneurs. —S.H.


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TRUE ESSENCEA splash of couture, a hint of sex appeal and plenty of polish

is how designer Essence Flowers describes the style of her

unique fashion creations. A graduate of Tampa’s International

Academy of Design & Technology, Flowers started her design

company, Remarquable, Designs by Essence, three and a

half years ago and has been adding vision to the industry

ever since. Participating in September’s Tampa Bay Fashion

Week, her new fall line grasps the concept of masculinity in

clothing, such as the classic white shirt and trousers, and

twists it into beautiful feminine pieces. “My inspiration pretty

much comes from being different altogether, setting my line

of clothing apart from what’s already been seen,” she says.

—Sara Horn

BEHIND THE SCENES While live theater has the ability to transfi x the imagination,

it is the man behind the curtain, quietly pulling the strings,

that is seated on the creative throne. The wizard of American

Stage Theatre Company is St. Petersburg resident Todd Ol-

son, who, as producing artistic director, directs cast and au-

dience alike with plays that strike a balance between humor

and substance. “There is nothing like the shared human ex-

perience of sitting in a room with others, watching the same

event,” says Olson, who kicks off the 2009-10 season in Sep-

tember on the company’s new stage. He says the economic

climate has not deterred people from coming to the theater.

“I always remember that there was more theater in New York

City during the Great Depression than there is now; that alone

tells you that people need these live experiences.” —S.H.

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WALK THE WALKJimmy Choo spices up the runway with this pony and elaphe snakeskin shoe in a funky palette.Saks Fifth Avenue, WestShore Plaza, Tampa (813-371-5100, jimmychoo.com)

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TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH THIS SEASON’S MOST EXOTIC ACCESSORIES.

ANIMAL INSTINCTDolce & Gabbana’s Miss Bye

Bye leopard tote is spacious enough for all of your belong-

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HELLO KITTYJudith Leiber’s hand-beaded Austrian crystal clutch is irresistible. Neiman Mar-cus, International Plaza, Tampa (813-877-5700, judithleiber.com)

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TOE TO TOEA classic round-toe pump like Christian Louboutin’s Feticha never goes out of style. Neiman Marcus, International Plaza, Tampa (813-877-5700, christianlouboutin.com)

SHADEDYou won’t be seeing spots with these

stylish Roberto Cavalli sunglasses. Saks Fifth Avenue, WestShore Plaza, Tampa

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YOU’VE BEEN SPOTTEDNo matter where you’re fl ying to, you’ll always stand out from the crowd with this cute leopard print luggage. Kit’s Well-Heeled & Well-Dressed, Tampa (813-250-1253, kitswelldressed.com)

ALL WRAPPED UPThis luxurious cashmere and silk leopard scarf will keep you warm and stylish. Louis Vuitton, Internation-al Plaza, Tampa (813-353-3713, louisvuitton.com)

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TRACY AND ASHLEY ZYCHCraving something original? Welcome Tampa residents Tracy (left) and Ashley

Zych, the sister team behind the original handbag line Tracy Zych New York. “It’s

the quality and details that set our bags apart,” says Ashley. The Zychs credit their

mother’s love for handbags as the initial spark for their passion in purses, but

when it comes to design, “we really design for ourselves and women really seem to

enjoy that. Our inspiration comes from so many places,” explains Tracy. “We want

to stay current and edge it up too.” With a collection in the works named after the

Zychs’ favorite Tampa hot spots, the world of couture bags is heating up indeed.

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THESE SHOES ARE MADE FOR STYLING “Our favorite shoes are the Christian Louboutin peep-toe sling-backs (below) and the Gucci Hysteria slides,” says Ashley.

CASUAL ELEGANCE You can still be chic in a casual setting. “My everyday look is Earnest Sewn jeans, white Gap V-neck T-shirt, Tracy Zych medium Edie tote (at right), Jimmy Choo sunglasses (above) and Havaianas flip-flops,” Tracy says. For Ash-ley: “My everyday look is a Juicy Couture dress, espadrilles and a large Edie tote.”

FASHION FIRST When dressing for a night on the town, the Zychs offer two different, yet equally chic, options. Tracy goes for “a Cynthia Vin-cent mini slip dress with a Tracy Zych Dub clutch, my favorite Ivory Cap and Christian Louboutin peep-toe slingback shoes.” Ashley chooses “an Ella Moss dress and Gucci shoes and [our] Nehr bag.”

EAST VS. WEST “People rock it out in New York and Los Angeles. In New York, it is definitely more glamorous and in L.A., it’s definitely a more casual look,” says Ashley. “In Tampa, I think it’s a little bit of both. It is more of a preppy style, somewhere in between New York and L.A.”

DESTINATION FUN “I love the lifestyle in the Hamp-tons, the beautiful houses and fabulous people. Watching Nacho Figueras at a polo match,” says Ashley. “And we love South Beach. We enjoy sunning at the poolside cabanas at the Delano (left) and party-ing at one of our favorite hot spots, Mynt Lounge.”

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Let’s be honest. Most notions of western ranches were born in

Hollywood. Our test of authenticity is the expectation that John

Wayne or Clint Eastwood could walk into the frame at any mo-

ment. If so, the Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa is as good as it

gets. Those cowboys would love it!

From the piñon and juniper desert behind Sorrel River Ranch’s ex-

tensive spread on the Colorado River erupt towering red sandstone

buttes and mesas. Near Moab, Utah, these colossal natural wonders

are just a taste of nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The

ranch is a verdant speck in their thousands of sprawling acres.

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SEPTEMBER 2009 27

A trail guide rides beneath Convent Mesa, one of the co-lossal towers directly across

from Sorrel River Ranch.


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The original two-room homestead is a

reminder that Sorrel River Ranch was and

still is a working ranch. In 1903 Fred and

Ida Stearns carved out enough farmland to

feed family and stock. They did it without

Italian toiletries or a direct line to the con-

cierge. But they found the site and passed

it down to us.

Sorrel’s 55 rooms and suites have log-

beamed ceilings and custom, handmade

furniture. The largest, 1,000 square feet,

has vaulted ceilings, overstuffed sofas and

hydrotherapy-jetted claw-foot tubs ac-

companied by oversized glass showers.

Decks look out at the red rock Professor

Valley or the curving Colorado River.

Each day, guided horseback rides and

hikes depart from the ranch to rock am-

phitheaters and massive boulders where

Anasazi Indians left petroglyphs hundreds

of years ago. More adventures originate

in Moab. It’s here that the Slickrock Trail

gained fame for mountain bikers. Equally

renowned are the rapids of the Colorado

River and its thrilling raft rides.

Landlubbers can choose ATV—all-ter-

rain vehicle—tours in the dusty desert,

garbed in protective clothing that makes

them look like futuristic frogs. Four-

wheel-drive vehicles and Hummers ven-

ture to secluded canyons and hidden

arches. Road biking, fl oat trips, jet-boat

tours, canyoneering, rock climbing, scenic

fl ights and plenty of “soft adventures” can

be booked at Sorrel River Ranch.

Meanwhile, are some guests actually

reclining at the pool? Are others emerging

from the spa after an herbal compress mas-

sage or a Wrangler’s Wrap? Yes, they are.

Sorrel River Ranch is a Small Luxury Hotel

of the World property and the sole AAA

Four-Diamond rated resort in Moab. If you

want relaxation, here you do it in style.

Hungry? Sit down to a casual meal in the

Main Lodge. For fi ne dining, there is the

Sorrel River Grill, where the seasonal menu

features American ranch classics with a

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sic French onion soup and Colorado fi let mi-

gnon, or crab and avocado salad with roasted

honey chipotle chicken.

When guests saddle up and ride out of

the ranch, it’s into the same glorious coun-

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Even with all of the rugged adventure activi-ties available, sometimes just lounging by

the pool is all the adventure one needs.

The Grand Marnier crêpes alone are

worth the trip. Soft, fl uffy, doughy pockets

drizzled with the amber nectar. Who doesn’t

adore food that can give you a buzz?

Yes, you can savor this oh-so-French cre-

ation on the sidewalks of the Champs-Ely-

sées. But if you have even a hint of high-test

running through your veins, there’s no fi ner

place on the planet to enjoy this sugary sen-

sation than at the 24 Heures du Mans.

Le Mans. The world’s greatest road

race. On the world’s greatest racetrack.

More than 50 of the world’s fastest cars

spearing through the French country-

side at speeds up to 200 mph for 24 long

hours. And rows of trackside stands sell-

ing les crêpes Grand Marnier.

This is a truly magical place. For 363 days

a year, much of the track reverts to being

sleepy local roads. But on the second week-

end in June, barriers are erected, roads are

closed and it all becomes transformed into

the Circuit de la Sarthe—a snaking, 8.5-mile

tree-lined roller coaster. And the crowds are

huge. This year, close to 300,000 passionate

fans from around the globe would make the

pilgrimage to witness this unique spectacle

of man and machine against the clock.

I prime myself for the weekend by

watching, maybe for the thirty-second

time, the 1971 Steve McQueen movie Le

Mans on the fl ight over to Paris. There’s not

much of a story, but it captures perfectly

the sheer speed and overpowering danger

of racing here.

Back in the early 1970s, the hard-fought

battle of Le Mans was between Porsche

and Ferrari. This year it would be between

Audi and the French auto giant Peugeot,

both fi elding massively powerful diesel-

engined monsters.

I’m here to cheer on Audi. While the

Germans have won the race eight of the

past nine years, for 2009 they had a new

and largely unproven car, the R15. Peu-

geot, on the other hand, had a car they’d

been evolving for the past three seasons.

It was blisteringly quick, reliable and the

favorite to win.

To get a little taste of the awesome ben-

efi ts of diesel power, I drive the two and a

half hours from Paris to Le Mans in Audi’s

brand new 2010 Q7 3.0 TDI, its fi rst ultra-

clean diesel for the U.S. market.

It’s a remarkable beast. Powered by a

turbocharged 3-liter V6 that has the kind

of muscle that can uproot tree stumps, it

BY HOWARD WALKER

WE HEAD TO FRANCE TO SAVOR THE WORLD’S GREATEST ENDURANCE RACE—AND THE CUSTOMARY DESSERTS.

THE MAGIC OF LE MANS

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delivers 30-percent better fuel

economy than similar-sized gaso-

line engines. Powering the full-size

$52,000 Q7 SUV, the diesel offers

25 mpg in highway driving and a

range of more than 600 miles be-

tween fi ll-ups, all while luxuriat-

ing you in leather-lined comfort.

And at a steady 90 mph on the

autoroute to Le Mans, this thing is

quieter than Marcel Marceau dur-

ing nap time. Need to pass that lumbering

camion? One squeeze of the Q7’s throttle

slingshots you past like you’ve been released

from some invisible catapult.

We arrive in time for that great Le

Mans tradition—the Friday night driver’s

parade. Perched in the backseats of vin-

tage cars, les pilotes wave enthusiastically

at the crowds as the procession winds

through town.

And yes, the good-looking guy with

the curly locks and stubbly chin is none

other than “McDreamy” himself, Patrick

Dempsey from Grey’s Anatomy. An accom-

plished racer, he’d go on to fi nish an im-

pressive ninth in class behind the wheel of

his red Ferrari F430—and raise a chunk of

change for the Seattle Children’s Hospital.

The race itself is addictive, exhilarating

and exhausting. From the moment the big

Rolex clock at the side of the track

strikes 3 p.m. and 55 howling pro-

jectiles scream past, to 3 p.m. on

Sunday when the checkered fl ag

comes out, it’s nonstop action.

This is a true endurance race,

for both teams and spectators.

The big decision: to go to bed soon

after midnight, or earn your Le

Mans stripes and stay up through

the night. I compromise, hanging

on till 4 a.m., watching the searing bright-

white streaks of headlights as the cars ham-

mer down the three-mile long Mulsanne

Straight at close to 200 mph.

As predicted, the Peugeots stole the

crown from Audi, taking fi rst and second,

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podium. Both teams will be back next year

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DISHING IN THE DUGOUT Fresh off the Rays’ winningest season

in franchise history and garnering a shiny

American League pennant that now

hangs from the rafters, Joe Maddon is

enjoying the brightest moments of his

career as manager. Named American

League Manager of the

Year for the 2008 season,

Maddon is a shining

example of how cerebral

America’s pastime can

be. In an era where

stigma follows players

and franchises, he and

the Rays have brought joy

back to the game, showing it is not

all about payrolls and performance

enhancers but a group of guys playing

“with intensity and emotion.”

TBI: How does the intensity of the

game change in the waning moments

of the season?

MADDON: We try to play with the same

involvement every night, but as you get

deeper in [the season], you’re going to see

some really unusually gifted performances

out of both sides. Again, everybody rises

to the occasion but the thing I try to really

get across is that I don’t want us to play

a different game in August than what we

play in April or May; I think we have done

a pretty good job of that. Overall the glare

becomes a little bit brighter and things

become a little more magnifi ed.

What do you think the Rays need to do

in the second half of the season to go

the distance?

We have to pitch consistently well,

especially starting pitching. And we have

to play better defense. I think those are

the two primary considerations for us to

get really hot in the second half.

What are your thoughts on interleague

play?

I’m okay with it, though I’m not a big fan.

I would rather see the schedule balanced

among all the American League

opponents. At the end of the [season],

you would have a fairer look at who is

going to win a division or wild card based

on the fact that you’ve all played the

same teams all year long.

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WITH BOLD COLORS AND PATTERNS TAKING CENTER STAGE, THIS SEASON’S FASHIONS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT ADAMO

SEPTEMBER 2009 35

Dress, belt, Gucci, International Plaza, Tampa; heels, Louis Vuitton, International Plaza, Tampa; clutch, select Fendi boutiques (212-759-4646); H.Stern cuff, select Saks

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Michael Kors dress and sunglasses, Ippolita necklace, Saks Fifth Avenue, International Plaza, Tampa

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boutiques (800-7HSTERN); Jose & Maria Barrera necklace

(wrapped as bracelet), select Neiman Marcus locations.

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Dress with panel scarf, calf hair leather spats, spat Mary Janes,

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Partners in life and in law create a dream home for their family.BY GINGER WARDER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF FAY

SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY


SEPTEMBER 2009 43

tis Redding may have been “wastin’

time” on his dock, but with a blend-

ed family of fi ve children, involvement in

several charitable and community orga-

nizations, and a successful law fi rm, Lisa

Kelley and Michael Trentalange don’t have

much of that to spare.

Kelley and Trentalange both attended

law school at Stetson University. After

graduating, they each started their days

with early morning workouts at the Tampa

YMCA, where Kelley also taught aerobics

classes before heading to her law offi ce.

Like ships passing in the night, their seren-

dipitous meetings continued through the

years, and in 1998, a mutual friend brought

them together yet again. Although Kel-

ley had known Trentalange for years, she

wasn’t a fan of his law practice. “He was on

the other side, representing the defendants

while I represented the plaintiffs,” Kelley

remembers. But when she found out that

Trentalange had fi nally started working on

her side of the courtroom, her objections

disappeared. Kelley had been practicing

solo, but she wanted to join a larger fi rm, so

when Trentalange said “Come work with

me,” she agreed immediately. She merged

her practice with his and two years later,

they concluded their personal merger.

“We had come to know each other so

well as friends and business partners, and

I had also known his three girls for years,”

Kelley says, “so it was a much smoother

transition.” When Kelley had twins six

years ago, they decided it was time to fi nd

a house that would meet all of the needs of

their growing, blended family.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS“When I walked in the front door of

this house and could see straight through

the house to the water, I made an offer on

the spot before Lisa even got here,” Tren-

talange recalls. The huge gourmet kitchen

with Viking appliances, a Sub-Zero refrig-

erator and a spacious built-in pantry was an

added bonus. Trentalange loves to pay hom-

age to his Italian heritage by cooking up his

special Trentalange Old World pasta sauce,

especially the spicy puttanesca variety.

When Kelley arrived for the show-

ing, she was surprised. “Mike’s style is

much more contemporary than mine, so I

couldn’t believe he had fallen in love with

this traditional house,” she says. But as

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Trentalange and Kelley’s blended family includes his teenage daugh-

ters and the couple’s 6-year old twins. They all live happily in their

remodeled home on the Bay, which has fabulous views of the water

throughout.

Kelley knew from her personal experience

with Trentalange, fi rst impressions can be

deceiving, and she had no doubt that she

could transform the three-bedroom house

into a dream home that would accommo-

date all of their children, as well as become

a relaxing retreat for the busy couple.

Women, children and families fi rst is

the guiding principle at Trentalange &

Kelley, P.A., where the couple represents

victims of medical malpractice and nursing

home abuse, and you could say that Kelley

also followed those principles in renovat-

ing the house. From allowing each of the

children to choose their paint colors and

decor, to planning a guest room with the

potential to be a future in-law suite, Kelley,

a self-admitted perfectionist, didn’t take

any shortcuts when it came to planning

each and every detail. “I knew it would be

a process, and we just went room by room

to get it done,” Kelley explains.

She enlisted the help of architect William

Dobson of RBK Architects and designer

Keith Bucklew and started raising the

roof—literally. She worked with the archi-

tect to convert the existing garage and its

bonus room into a “teen wing” for the older

girls. The roof was removed to accommo-

date the addition and reconfi guration of the

space, and today, when Trentalange’s three

teenagers come to stay, they each have their

own bedroom, along with a shared media

room, mini-kitchen and full bathroom.

Even the twins had input into their

rooms, which are located in the main sec-

tion of the house near their parents’ suite.

A luxurious guest suite was added on

the lower level of the garage addition, with

a private entrance and its own en-suite

bath and mini-kitchen, one of the many


thoughtful details of the renovation. “I

wanted not only to have a place for guests

now, where they could have some privacy

and peace and quiet, but I also wanted to

know that if my parents ever needed to

come and live with us, we would have a

perfect space for that,” Kelley says.

Kelley has spent the past six years creat-

ing a space that is both welcoming and func-

tional, and while the children’s rooms were

very important, she didn’t forget about cre-

ating casually elegant living and entertain-

ing spaces for the adults. In fact, to keep her

sanity during the years-long project, one of

the fi rst rooms she and Bucklew tackled

was the master suite. “Mike and I wanted

it to be like a luxury hotel room where we

could just escape and unwind at the end

of the day, and I fi nally got my dream bath-

room, which is absolutely my sanctuary,”

she says. In order to enlarge the bedroom

area, one of the two original walk-in clos-

ets was demolished. Dark wood tones and

contemporary design elements are accented

with two beautiful Florida landscape paint-

ings in rich blues and greens by Florida art-

ist Billy Hightower.

A sitting area near the fi replace offers a

cozy space for reading, but it’s the balcony

facing the bay where the couple loves to

unwind at the end of a long day.

The simple white house sits on a curve

of the bay, overlooking a wide sweep of

water cradled by the Tampa skyline on one

side and MacDill Air Force Base on the

other. Huge cruise ships glide by silently

on their way to and from the port, and the

house itself seems poised to depart on its

own journey. Many visitors compare the

house to a ship, since generous windows

throughout offer stunning water views.

With an eclectic mix of traditional

furniture and contemporary art that in-

cludes two more Hightower pieces, as

well as photography by local artists Lor-

raine Genovar and Rebecca Larson, the

living spaces are intentionally welcoming,

rather than stuffy. Oriental ceramics scat-

tered throughout the areas add interest-

ing focal points and pops of color, and

have a personal meaning to Kelley. “My

maternal grandmother was a world trav-

eler and used to send me things from ev-

erywhere she visited, like my fi rst pair of

Trentalange (below, with Kelley) loves the large gourmet kitchen, often whip-ping up his special pasta sauces. Opposite page: Per-sonal touches, like Kelley’s collection of Oriental vases, refl ect the family’s personal-ity and lifestyle.

When I walked in the front door of this house and could see straight through the house to the water, I made an offer on the spot before Lisa even got here. —Michael

Trentalange

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chopsticks,” Kelley recalls fondly. Buck-

lew also loves Asian elements, and added

a few pieces to Kelley’s private collection,

including a set of blue and white vases

that grace the dining room buffet. “Keith

and I are on the same wavelength,” Kelley

says. “He knows my taste very well.”

Like many waterfront homes, the house

has two facades: one with a spacious porch

hugged by a crescent of grass that faces

the tropical vista, and another, also with

a sitting porch, that fronts an English cot-

tage-style garden. The long dock with an

observation deck was made for cocktails,

sunsets and dolphin watching, rather than

boating, and the brick patio is perfect for

entertaining guests or alfresco dining. Ar-

gentine Landscaping chose drought-tol-

erant, indigenous tropical foliage for the

waterfront side of the house to withstand

the salt air and wind, with more delicate

fl owering plants giving the “second” front

of the house its traditional look. They also

laid a serpentine brick pathway around the

entire perimeter that serves as the twins’

private scooter trail.

Like their house, there are two sides

to Kelley and Trentalange. While they’re

both hard-working, articulate and suc-

cessful lawyers, they also know how to

have fun. For Kelley that means making

time for fi tness. She’s currently training

to become a certifi ed Pilates instructor.

Trentalange is a licensed helicopter pilot

who loves to fl y his friends around the

state, and he’s also involved in regional

politics, often appearing on local radio

shows to share his opinions. The couple

also manages to squeeze in support for

several Bay area charitable and civic or-

ganizations, hosting fundraisers like the

upcoming Junior League Patron’s Party.

With such a busy and full life, Kelley and

Trentalange could have taken the easy way

out and built just another home. But in-

stead, these partners collaborated to create

a timeless and serene bayside retreat where

they could enjoy quality time with their

children, and relax watching the Tampa Bay

tides roll away from their own dock. ◆

This page: Law books line the wall of Trentalange’s study; The

living spaces are comfortable, with Oriental ceramics and ele-ments providing pops of color.

Opposite page (clockwise from top left): the view through the

house to the water; the master suite, designed to feel like a

luxury hotel; twin daughter LiLi’s room; Kelley’s study.



SEASIDE BITES AND SIPS

TBI offers a sampling of what makes the Bay area great—a smattering of delectable treats from the sea and the cocktails that

make our mouths water.

BY STEPHEN BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN GAYE

CARETTA ON THE GULFClearwater Beach

Bites: Tasting of Oysters

(From bottom) Raw with horseradish, cocktail sauce and lemon; dynamite with spicy crab mix, Kabayaki sauce and smoked sea salt; barbecued, cornmeal fried with hot sauce and Roquefort dressing.Sips: Blood Orange Sunset 6 oz. Prosecco½ oz. Grand Marnier liqueur1 tsp. blood orange puree½ oz. Absolut Mandarin vodkaPlace puree in bottom of the glass, add vodka and liqueur, pour chilled Prosecco over top. Garnish with blood orange rind.

SEPTEMBER 2009 51

TABLESt. Petersburg

Bites: Wahoo Ceviche ConesCeviche with citrus vinaigrette and blue corn tortilla conesSips: Traditional Mojito1 lime cut into quarters 4 to 6 mint sprigs, depending on size1½ oz. simple syrup2 oz. Bacardi Silver rumCombine fi rst three ingredients in a Boston shaker and muddle. Add rum. Fill glass with ice and shake until shaker is cold to touch. Pour into tall cocktail glass, garnish with lime wheel, mint sprig and sugarcane stick.


FLY BAR AND RESTAURANTTampa

Bites: Deconstructed Scallop Ceviche

Thinly sliced citrus-marinated sea scallops, pico de gallo and a wedge of avocado atop a homemade Kennebec potato crispSips: Riviera 1 oz. Milagro Silver tequila½ oz. Cointreau orange liqueur ½ oz. fresh lemon juice ½ oz. pomegranate juice Add ingredients in a Cobbler shaker with ice. Shake until cold to the touch. Strain into champagne fl ute and top with Champagne. Add fresh orange zest over glass and rub rind on rim. Garnish with orange rind.

SEPTEMBER 2009 53

OCEAN PRIMETampa

Bites: Ahi Tuna Tartare with avocado and ginger ponzuSips: Cucumber Gimlet5 slices of peeled cucumbers1½ oz. Bombay Sapphire gin1 oz. simple syrup1 oz. lime juice Put cucumber and ice into a Boston shaker and muddle. Add rest of ingredients with more ice. Shake until cold to the touch. Strain into rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a cucumber serpent.

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BY MICHELLE M. HAVICH


S IG N

TBI’S ANNUAL LOOK AT THE LATEST TRENDS IN HOME DESIGN AND DECOR

“The exciting thing about this time in design is that we live in an anything-goes world. Our

eyes have been trained to understand a mix of styles so, to make an impression and feel new,

visual juxtapositions need to be jarring,” says designer Jonathan Adler.

These words rang true while putting together our annual look at design trends. We were sur-

prised how often one trend would blend so easily with another in bold and interesting ways.

We found graphic patterns on everything from pillows to wallpaper. From subdued hues

and tone-on-tone shades to the bright citrus colors we also are featuring. Bright lime greens,

lemon yellows and oranges are popping up (and popping out) in accent pieces and in furniture

for both inside and outside your home.

These days, people are paying as much attention to their outside decor as they do the inside

of their homes, with full kitchens and luxurious seating areas perfect for entertaining and fully

enjoying our Florida weather.

We bring a bit of the outdoors in with accents and furniture that feature a botanical fl air,

from fl oral-printed chairs to accessories decorated with jeweled fl owers. Color and botanicals

also are two elements that have a strong presence in decor inspired by the exotic art and forms

of India, which adds international fl air in a livable way.

We hope you enjoy our look at fi ve trends that keep evolving, and don’t be afraid to borrow

a bit from each to create a home that is a perfect refl ection of your personality and lifestyle.

OF THE TIMES

Top to bottom: Selma chair, High Fashion Home; Jonathan Adler’s Capri Genie pen-dant; August rocker, Maine Cottage.Opposite page: Elan loungers, Gloster.

BOTANICALS CITRUS COLORS GRAPHIC PRINTS INDIAN INFLUENCE

OUTDOOR LIVING


GPATTERN PUNCH

“I am defi nitely rooted in modernism but in a maximalist way,”

says Adler, who is famous for his boldly patterned designs. “I

embrace bold colors, groovy graphics and modern forms and put

them all together in my mental blender. Graphic patterns are al-

ways beautiful and chic and make you feel happy.”

Make a statement with the latest in geometric and graphic pat-

terns, the bigger and bolder the pattern the better. Intimidated?

Don’t be. Start simple with some throw pillows or an area rug

with a repeating pattern. Step up to upholstery, or cover the walls

with geometric wallpaper. While smaller, more subtle patterns

are always going to be available, take a chance and do an anchor

wall with a paper that is a traditional print, but bigger and bolder

in pattern size and color.

Clockwise from above left: Terminal wallpaper in byzan-tine, Flavor Paper; Safari console table, Horchow; Bra-zil patterned fabric, Larsen for Cowtan & Tout.

GRAPHIC PRINTS

Jonathan Adler’s Palm Beach graphic pillows

SEPTEMBER 2009 57

Clockwise from top left: Chiesa rug, Su-zanne Sharp for The Rug Company; Spiro lamp, Thomas Paul; Santorini upholstery fabric, F. Schum-acher & Co.

Left to right: detail of BeeLine Home’s Arabesque throw; Kashmiri wallpaper in raspberry sorbet, Flavor Paper; Anichini pillows and fabrics.

Above: wood mo-saic pedestal table, Tonic HomeLeft: Almidi end table, Casamidy

I

PASSAGE TO INDIAHealth and well-being lend themselves to a trend in Indian decor as

much as style and texture do. According to Viji Reddy of Aalamwaar

in Tarpon Springs, the stress of the times is forcing people to look to

nature as well as within to fi nd peace of mind. “[Indian] designs are

not just based on what looks good outwardly,” she says. “The belief

that feeling or being well within naturally radiates to the outside has

existed since time immemorial in Eastern cultures. While natural

fabrics and natural dyes have held sway for a very long time, they

have a nurturing quality that brings you closer to nature.”

Luxurious fabrics and textures also are cornerstones of Indian de-

cor. Throw pillows, as well as oversized fl oor pillows, are boldly col-

ored, with detailed embroidery featuring paisleys, fl owers and even

beading. “Color plays a very important role in Indian culture,” says

Reddy. “Traditional textiles in India have values that are attached to

good luck, health and harmonious living. Colors like red and yellow

are attributed with life-giving forces and are considered auspicious,

[while] green is linked with prosperity and reproduction.”

INDIANINFLUENCE


Above: Haute House purple medallion chair,

Neiman MarcusRight: John Robshaw’s

Kochi bedding and pillow collection

Left: Paisley au Lait shower curtain, Saffron MarigoldRight: Tabriz des-sert plate, L’Objet

SEPTEMBER 2009 59

BGROWING ON YOU

Botanical prints and patterns never really go out of style, but

today’s designs are not just your grandmother’s chintz pillows.

Flowers and vines range from small and dainty to big and bold

tropical prints. And luckily, these blooms will never fade, and

they don’t need watering.

Using different types of fl orals all together can get over-

whelming, but you can pull them together with solids and even

geometric patterns, like checks and stripes, in neutral shades.

While current trends seem to take their cue from the world’s

runways, botanical prints have always presented an opportunity

to add a splash of color to any room. “The palettes are changing

to really refl ect a lot of fashion,” says Erica Bragman of Creative

Edge Design Inc. in Palm Harbor. “They are much more current

and tending to be a little crisper and cleaner, less muddy. We

love using botanical prints; it gives us the opportunity to use

color as subtly or as intense as one desires. It is defi nitely a natu-

ral fi t for the Bay area.”

Left to right: Chelsea Botanicals dinner plate, Mottahedeh; Blossom bed-ding, Anali.

Left to right: Lily table lamp, Unica Home; Eng-lish crewelwork pillows, BeeLine Home.

BOTANICALS


Top to bottom: Selma chair, High Fashion Home; Hollyhock lamp, John Derian Company Inc.; Mums & Asters rug, Kim Parker for The Rug Company; Daniela easy chair, Missoni Home.

Arabesque painted tiles, Mizner Industries

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OSTEP OUTSIDE

“Florida is outdoor lifestyle,” says Todd Peikin of Patio Land

and Patio Ways in Tampa and Lutz, respectively. “Outdoor living

spaces are getting bigger and more important.”

What better way to enjoy the great outdoors here than in a

beautifully appointed outdoor living space, complete with com-

fortable sofas, chairs and a coffee table, or a grand dining table for

family and friends to gather around. “People are tending to use

their outdoor spaces a lot like their interiors, a lot of outdoor en-

tertaining,” says Peikin. “And with that, the outdoor living room

has become an extension of the home. More and more designers

are incorporating the outdoor furniture with the indoor as quality

continues to improve.”

Outdoor fabrics are now available in durable yet soft material in

stylish patterns, while the furniture itself is being made stronger

and specially treated to withstand the salt air and harsh elements.

Outdoor kitchens also are gaining popu-

larity, from built-in grills to full-blown gour-

met kitchens with everything you would

have in your indoor one.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Clockwise from top left: Lulu DK’s outdoor fabrics, Paradiso and Henry; Maine Cottage’s August dining armchair; Koji Lions, Garden Traditions; Loll Design’s 100-percent recycled polyethylene Adirondack chair, Design Within Reach.

Above: Monaco lounge chairs and woven end table, Brown Jordan


Clockwise from top left: Zinnia daybed, Laneventure; Kinsdale dining set, Windham; Etruscan

Garden planter, Vietri.

Below: Pharr sofa ensemble, McKinnon and Harris

SEPTEMBER 2009 63


CFRESH SQUEEZED

This is the Sunshine State, and home to hundreds of acres

of orange groves. Take your color cues from the produce sec-

tion—bright lemon yellows, zesty lime greens and, of course,

pure Florida orange. These hues add pop to any decor, even if it’s

as simple as a lime green throw pillow, or a bright orange vase.

“I love, love, love color. I think that color is the ultimate anti-

depressant,” says Adler. “How can you feel sad if you are eating

your cereal out of a bright orange bowl?”

A little does go a long way when it comes to using these juicy

citrus shades, but you can still have fun with them. “If you show

some restraint in a basic scheme, you are free to dollop in little

tiny punches of color as contrast,” Adler says. “I’ve never said no

to a splash of lemon yellow.”

CITRUSCOLORS

Top to bottom: Happy Kiss pendant, Caleb Siemon; Jonathan Adler’s Capri Genie pendant; Shaman armchair, Ligne Roset; glass shamrock, Baccarat; woven sofa, Imaginary Offi ce.

SEPTEMBER 2009 65

Clockwise from left: Mosaic furniture col-lection, David Francis Furniture; lime vases, Accents By Design; Vera Cruz table, India Mahdavi for Ralph Pucci International; Astrid chair, Anthropologie.

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September can be one of the hottest months of the year

in Florida, the last stretch of tropical weather before the

balminess of the season. At such times, our thoughts turn

to crisp, high-acid white wines and soft, low-tannin reds.

Argentina is one of the best-selling wine categories at

the moment, and the signature white wine grape is Tor-

rontés. Light and refreshing, with fl oral aromas and lus-

cious fruit, it livens up an afternoon at the pool as well

as a platter of shellfi sh. While no two producers seem

to agree on its origins, research indicates it is related to

the Muscat family of European grapes. Reliable versions

are the Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva and the Nómade

Tomás Achával, both of which sell around $20.

Americans continue their love affair with New Zea-

land Sauvignon Blanc. Featuring exotic aromatics, brac-

ing acidity, and vivid fl avors of grapefruit and melon, it

reminds us that the start of stone crab season is only a

few months away. Cloudy Bay Vineyards established the

category in the United States several decades ago, and

their success spawned a profusion of labels to choose

from. Whether you select a large, reliable

producer such as Kim Crawford ($20) or

a boutique version such as the Te Muna

Road Vineyard from Craggy Range ($30),

you’ll experience one of the most exciting

white wines on the market.

Floridians have fi nally realized that

Riesling is one of the perfect wines for our

climate and lifestyle. Low in alcohol and

high in acidity, it can accompany a wide

range of foods and be consumed at any

hour of the day. Consumers are discover-

ing the versatility of Kabinett bottlings

from estates such as Schloss Vollrads ($25)

in the Rheingau region of Germany or the

vineyard-designated Wehlener Sonnenuhr

from the Mosel’s J.J. Prüm ($40).

When it comes to red wines, the ideal

hot weather selection is low in tannin.

While tannin is a natural preservative that

adds structure and aging potential to the

best reds, a little bit goes a long way during

the summer. One of the best wines in this

category is Beaujolais, and we don’t mean

Nouveau. Look for one of the Crus such as

Juliénas, Brouilly, St. Amour or Moulin-à-

Vent. Some of the most consistent and avail-

able versions are from the Maison Louis

Jadot properties in Beaujolais, Château des

Jacques and Château des Lumières, which

sell for $25-$35. For optimum enjoyment,

serve these wines slightly chilled.

Pinot Noir may still be the king of low-

tannin reds, but other grape varieties can

be just as soft, silky and pleasant. Grenache

is the main red wine grape of the southern

Rhône Valley, famous for producing full-

bodied wines such as Gigondas and Châ-

teauneuf du Pape. It is also the mainstay of

Côtes du Rhône, and many of these wines

are fresh, forward and unoaked, perfect for

a September barbecue. Look for Côtes du

Rhône Villages from areas such as Cairanne,

Rasteau and Sablet. Savvy consumers

should also consider Spanish versions such

as Las Rocas Garnacha Viñas Viejas (old

vines) from Calatayud, retailing for $20.

Sangiovese is the main grape variety of

Tuscany, known for powerful and full-bodied

red wines. Rather than a Brunello di Mon-

talcino, look for a Rosso di Montalcino for

hot weather consumption; they receive less

oak aging and are lighter and easier to drink.

Good examples are made by Nardi, Altesino,

Caparzo and Il Poggione, and sell in the $20-

$30 range. Similarly, avoid Chianti Classico

Riservas in favor of a Classico or simple San-

giovese bottling, which will be fresher and

more approachable. Cooler weather will be

upon us soon, and it will be time to drink our

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717 S. HOWARD AVE.SOUTH TAMPA

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Kitchens of Italy & Th e Pacifi c Rim

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“Best Chefin Tampa Bay”

– People’s Choice Award

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“Top Restaurantsin Florida”

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539 CENTRAL AVE.DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG

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When Grille One Sixteen opened in Feb-

ruary 2007, its premiere seemed shrouded

in secrecy. Rumors fl ew amongst us media

types that the plain candy-coated exterior

along N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa’s

Carrollwood area housed a setting so spec-

tacular only those who dined there could

see for themselves—meaning we couldn’t

take pictures.

Hmmm…

And though a picture tells a thousand

words, we can say in less time that the in-

terior is both hip and chic. Not steak house

swanky like Malio’s Prime, or the decadent

over-the-top style of Bern’s Steak House,

Grille One Sixteen sports a stylish black

and white motif with feng shui overtones.

Sofas are grouped around the bar area,

booths are lined alongside a wall like a row

of Chiclets, and tables are scattered in the

center. Gauzy white curtains loosely drape

in corners, creating natural corridors and

intimate spaces for romantic interludes.

Even the napkin detail is on board with the

overall design. Every waiter politely offers

a choice of a white or black napkin before

placing it in our laps.

Despite its initial projected arrogance,

we like Grille One Sixteen. Once inside,

the wait staff is both attentive and knowl-

edgeable, handling the 116 seats (hence the

name) with aplomb. Steak selections are

prevalent (after all, this is Tampa), as is sea-

food. Appetizers rely on a mixture of both,

including a mate to the Kobe beef slider—a

grouper slider—as only a native Floridian

could make it. And that’s just the case at

Grille One Sixteen. Executive Chef James

Maita is a proud hometown boy who ac-

knowledges, “I love Florida.”

From the onset, there is a heightened

creativity set forth by Maita. The standard

breadbasket features a range of sometimes-

uncommon delights, including soft pretzel

bread served with a top-shelf grain Dijon

mustard. There’s an assortment trio of cru-

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BY JULIE W. MARTIN

CONTEMPORARY CUISINE MELDS WITH TRADITIONAL COMFORT FOOD IN DELICIOUS WAYS AT GRILLE ONE SIXTEEN.

PICTURE PERFECT


savor taste{ Clockwise from left: Sea bass with spinach and orange ginger glaze; four cheese mac and Gruyere cheese grits; fi let with creamy horseradish sauce.

dites as well, including delightful tiny bal-

samic onions prepared al dente that pop in

your mouth with a crunch. There is abun-

dant beef, including a cowboy-sized bone-

in rib-eye weighing in at 20 ounces and a

14-ounce wet-aged prime New York strip,

plus a nice selection of fresh line-caught

fi sh, compatibly served with a sweet corn

relish. Just like a woman in an oversized

closet, the toughest decision on the menu

is what to put on the choice du jour. There

are sauces: creamy horseradish, lemon but-

ter and an orange ginger glaze; butters:

Gorgonzola, roasted garlic and wasabi; and

then toppings: Maytag blue cheese, Caber-

net Goat cheese, spinach and crab, and lob-

ster Oscar. Fortunately, our waiter helped

us out, suggested two house favorites, the

lobster Oscar with the New York strip and

the sea bass with spinach and crab. Both

were superb.

But what we like best at Grille One Six-

teen is not so much its South Beach-clone

reputation, but the home-style goodies

Maita brings to the table. Though he ob-

viously excels at American contemporary

cuisine, he admits to being “very much into

comfort food.” His sides of four-cheese

mac and handmade tater tots sing a new

tune to old standards. The mac, both warm

and rich, consists of a creamy melting pot

of Gruyere, white cheddar, Parmesan and

fontina cheeses. The tater tots also are a

far cry from the school cafeteria, combin-

ing both mashed and shredded potatoes

mixed with fontina and Parmesan cheeses

and chives, then individually shaped by

hand.

Maita seems downright sentimental

when it comes to dessert. The “4 Hot Now”

doughnuts (with a nod to the Krispy Kreme

franchise) are a tribute to Maita’s mother

who made fried doughnuts when he was a

kid. And while four doughnuts sound like

something a kid would order at a fi ne din-

ing establishment, these gooey homemade

circular fried cakes have become the talk of

the town. “Everybody loves them,” Maita

says, laughing. What’s not to love? Each

one is smothered in white or dark choco-

late, caramel and raspberry sauces.

We even took a picture. 15405 N. Dale Mabry

Hwy., Tampa (813-265-0116, grilleonesixteen.com) ◆

SEPTEMBER 2009 73

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“4 Hot Now” doughnuts


NORTH TAMPA

MICHAEL’S GRILL Irish Chef Michael Reilly

prepares authentic Italian and French cuisine

in a pleasant neighborhood pub atmosphere

where regulars act like good friends. 11720 N.

Dale Mabry Hwy., 813-964-8334

TOASTED PHEASANT Classic French with a

twist; menu items now include occasional wild

game tastings, a variety of fresh seafood, and

yes, roasted pheasant. 14445 N. Dale Mabry

Hwy., 813-265-6700

VIZCAYA RESTAURANTE & TAPAS BAR Chef

and owner Felix Piedra offers more than 28

tapas and authentic Basque cuisine in this

garden-bright eatery. 10905 N. Dale Mabry

Hwy., 813-968-7400

BELLEAIR BLUFFS

LE BOUCHON BISTRO A French bistro in the

truest sense, its casual menu satisfi es a range

of appetites with a level of sophistication

reserved for well-traveled palates. 796 Indian

Rocks Road, 727-585-9777

MARLIN DARLIN’ An abundance of fresh

seafood catches, daily ceviche and boutique

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oysters combined with creative sides of

fruit salsas, island rice and coconut spinach

make a breezy tropical experience. 2819 W.

Bay Drive, 727-584-1700

PALM HARBOR

MYSTIC FISH Owners Eugen Fuhrmann and

Chef Doug Bebell are true shaman for fresh

fi sh. But meat lovers won’t feel like a fi sh out

of water when ordering entrées. 3253 Tampa

Road, 727-771-1800

ST. PETERSBURG

BELLA BRAVA New world Italian cuisine with

alfresco dining on two levels, it’s a great

spot to soak in the subculture of the city’s

emerging young and hip while enjoying one

of the restaurant’s signature martinis. 515

Central Ave., 727-895-5515

CAFÉ ALMA While focusing on “heart

healthy” ingredients from Greece, Italy

and Morocco, Café Alma still offers ample

opportunities to indulge in baskets of but-

tery, curried cranberry bread and aromatic

homemade soups. 260 1st Ave. S., 727-

502-5002

PACIFIC WAVE Far from the cookie-cutter

menu of many Asian restaurants, this Zagat-

rated eatery creates gourmet dishes with

a unique blend of fresh ingredients paired

with innovative sauces. 211 2nd Street S.,

727-822-5235

PARKSHORE GRILL The Parkshore Grill keeps

a steady clientele of businessmen, local

residents and the occasional out-of-towner who

migrate towards Executive Chef Tyson Grant’s

well-crafted menu of imaginative American

cuisine. 300 Beach Drive N.E., 727-896-3463

PRIMI URBAN CAFÉ This cozy gem of an

Italian-style restaurant should not be over-

looked. South African owner and Chef Arno von

Waltsleban adds global pizzazz in the form of

Malaysian curry to his very own recco sauce,

and his grilled mozzarella wedges with pesto

rosso rank among the best appetizer in town.

27 4th Street N., 727-895-4909

SAFETY HARBOR

GREEN SPRINGS BISTRO This 1930s

bungalow-turned-eatery is a charming spot to

sample Chef Paul Kapsalis’ regional classics

from Louisiana and the Carolinas, including the

Sausage, Shrimp and Grits, and homemade

Black and Blue Berry Cobbler. 156 4th Ave. N.,

727-669-6762

DUNEDIN

THE BLACK PEARL The Black Pearl bills its

fare as New American cuisine. Here, timeless

culinary favorites such as escargot and duck

liver pâté easily mingle with such new-age

companions as butternut squash ravioli with

sun-dried cranberry butter sauce. 315 Main

Street, 727-734-3463

DOWNTOWN TAMPA

CAFÉ DUFRAIN This small bistro brings vi-

brancy to lunch and dinner standards in the

form of robust New Mexican chilies, Asian

spices and an abundance of Indian-influ-

enced vanilla curry glazes. 707 Harbour Post

Drive, 813-275-9701

FLY BAR & RESTAURANT Fly’s menu offers

a keen medley of small plates infused with

imagination and worldly fl air, in a hip, urban

environment complete with a rooftop bar. 1202

N. Franklin Street, 813-275-5000

MALIO’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE Malio’s prime

organic steaks are perfectly seared, then

topped with a signature pat of butter and

served with a lemon wedge. 400 N. Ashley

Drive, 813-223-7746

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SOUTH TAMPA

717 SOUTH This dual-minded restaurant

serves Italian and Pacifi c Rim dishes with

equal fl ourish in a clubby art deco atmosphere.

Think seafood manicotti and pupu platters for

the best of both worlds. 717 S. Howard Ave.,

813-250-1661

BERN’S STEAK HOUSE An unmistakable land-

mark for locals, and a beacon of gastronomy

for celebrities, sport stars and governors,

Bern’s continues its “old school” reputation

for serving the best steak in America. 1208 S.

Howard Ave., 813-251-2421

BIN 27 BISTRO Even in a room of perfect

strangers, the vibe is one of nice-to-see-you-

again friendliness and the innovative, fresh,

Latin-meets-Asian fare fi ts nicely in Bin’s

glamorous, intimate setting. 2702 W. Kennedy

Blvd., 813-878-2700

BYBLOS CAFÉ A bronzed and yellow interior

creates an aura of sublime Mediterranean

pleasures, including savory Greek-infl uenced se-

lections of marinated beef, chicken, lamb and

seafood. 2832 S. MacDill Ave., 813-805-7977

WATER SUSHI RESTAURANT Water is

all about beauty. Their “water bowl” is an

edible art form of fresh seafood, exotic veg-

etables and succulent fruit. Lots of low-carb

fare for the Atkins crowd. 1015 S. Howard

Ave., 813-514-4426

THE WINE EXCHANGE Always a favorite with

locals, The Wine Exchange now has extensive

kid and dog-friendly patio dining featuring an

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extensive wine list from boutique vineyards and

signature menu items like the phyllo-wrapped

baked brie with brown sugar and almonds, and

the grape pecan chicken salad. 1609 Snow

Ave., 813-254-9463

WESTSHORE

BOIZÃO STEAKHOUSE Its proposition of

an all-you-can-eat dinner includes unlimited

visits to the salad bar for fresh vegetables,

aged cheeses and rustic breads, plus 14

cuts of meat, personally carved tableside by

handsome Brazilian gauchos. 4606 Boy Scout

Blvd., 813-286-7100

THE CAPITAL GRILLE Both lunch and dinner

menus offer generous allowances to indulge in

dishes typical to restaurants of this genre, in-

cluding dry-aged steaks, veal and lamb chops,

and lobster tails measured by the pound.

International Plaza, 2223 N. WestShore Blvd.,

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PELAGIA TRATTORIA Pelagia Trattoria swoons

diners with its modern Italian cuisine under

the guidance of Executive Chef Fabrizio

Shcenardi, whose genuine accent is fi lled with

passion for creating one of the area’s most

coveted menus. Renaissance Tampa Hotel

International Plaza, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd.,

813-313-3235

YBOR CITY

BERNINI OF YBOR Few restaurants epitomize

the big-city experience as well as Bernini,

where superb service and classic Italian

cuisine are cranked out in an almost frenetic

atmosphere. Try celebrity favorites: Tony’s

Baby Calamari or the Pescatore Fra Diavolo.

1702 E. 7th Ave., 813-248-0099

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS

BUNGALOW BISTRO Eclectic menu offerings

ranging from American cheeseburgers and

salmon piccatta to a savory chicken roulade

stuffed with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes

and spinach with a beurre blanc sauce. 5137

N. Florida Ave., 813-237-2000

ST. PETE BEACH

DON CESAR’S MARITANA GRILLE Cheese

presentations have become a rarity in

Florida, and the Maritana is one of the few

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restaurants offering some unique choices.

The Don CeSar Resort & Spa, 3400 Gulf

Blvd., 727-360-1881

FETISHES Owner Bruce Caplan has created

an intimate setting offering a well-crafted

range of epicurean treats. A consecutive

four-time recipient of Wine Spectator maga-

zine’s Award of Excellence, the restaurant’s

wine offerings are equally notable. 6690

Gulf Blvd., 727-363-3700

SNAPPER’S SEA GRILL Savvy metro diners

will appreciate the fusion-flair cuisine, while

the most sentimental Florida visitor will be

gratified with seemingly greaseless battered

shrimp, oysters, haddock and clam strips.

5895 Gulf Blvd., 727-367-3350

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CARETTA ON THE GULF Ensconced inside the

opulent Sandpearl Resort, Caretta on the Gulf

no doubt sings a siren song to both visitors

and locals alike looking for the chance to feast

on seasonally inspired gifts from the sea. 500

Mandalay Ave., 727-441-2425

KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT Chef Daniel

Chong’s innovative offerings promise a

refreshing mind-changing authenticity.

Seasonal, market-priced omakase (chef’s

choice) gives adventuresome gourmands

captivating combinations of fresh sushi. 483

Mandalay Ave., 727-461-2633

RUSTY’S BISTRO Much more than a

respectable-only-on-vacation eatery, thanks

in part to Executive Chef John Harris, who

diligently works to create some of the most

sophisticated eating in the Bay area. 1160

Gulf Blvd., 727-593-6000 ext. 7001

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CRAZY CONCH CAFÉ Chef and owner Michael

Peel’s menu is dedicated to culinary infl uences

found along the Gulf coast. Terra-cotta tile,

white tablecloths, black chairs and a shiny

copper-topped bar add polish to this nine-table

eatery within a glimpse of Pass-a-Grille channel.

1110 Pinellas Bayway S., 727-865-0633

CLEARWATER

CAFÉ PONTE Chef Chris Ponte’s Euro/Asian-

infl uenced cuisine has captured the attention

of gourmets and mesmerized food critics since

its August 2002 opening. Sit back and watch

effi cient waiters deliver some of the Bay area’s

most elegant entrées from the open kitchen.

13505 Icot Blvd., Suite 214, 727-538-5768

SAVANT FINE DINING Its cubbyhole location

makes it a sure miss for casual passersby, but

owner and Executive Chef David Miller likes it

that way. With a seven-course fi xed price menu

and only one nightly dinner seating, those who

stumble in looking for a slice of pizza from the

past proprietor are in for a big surprise. 2551

Drew Street, 727-421-9975

TÍO PEPE RESTAURANT No doubt such

famous diners as baseball great Ted Williams

and Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf have noshed on

Tío Pepe’s rustic European black bread, baked

on the premises. The restaurant’s rich heritage

and ties to the Iberian Peninsula extend to the

wine cellar, where more than 800 bottles are

stored. 2930 Gulf to Bay Blvd., 727-799-3082

GULFPORT

BACKFIN BLUE CAFÉ If there were an award

for best comfort food served in a time warp,

Backfi n Blue Café would receive highest hon-

ors. Despite its namesake, diners can expect

gourmet meatloaf and hefty prime rib and still

get their fi ll of sweet jumbo crab cakes. 2913

Beach Blvd. S., 727-343-2583

LARGO

CAFÉ LARGO Chef Dominique Christini has

captured the hearts of area gourmands who

know and appreciate fi ne French haute cuisine

prepared the old-fashioned way — with all the

attention to detail and technique the French

have made their culinary trademark. 12551

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The Art of Modeling & Runway StudioAfter more than a decade of mentoring and coaching models, Ivanka Ska is branching out to help youths seeking a career in the industry. The House of Ska’s newest addition is the Art of Modeling & Runway Studio, specializing in modeling techniques for the commercial and high-fashion industry.

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Maintaining a veil of seclusion within the public’s view was the balance David Conner of David Conner & Associates strove for in this particular project: “We wanted to create a beautiful picture window from the interior to these exterior spaces, an interesting and rewarding place for those who sought it.” The black granite fountain anchoring the eastern garden of this Bayshore Boulevard home acts as a symbolic reflection of nature with colorful art glass globes that seemingly float on the water’s surface. “The owner has been a longtime admirer of Duncan McClellan and was looking for an opportunity to incor-porate a piece in his garden,” says Conner. Matched with a vibrant array of flora, it is as if Persephone herself has found a place to call her own. David Conner & Associates, Tampa (813-258-1997, dconnerassociates.com)

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FIT TO BE TILED Add some punch to your powder room walls with the Vibe Oval and Orbit tile design from Walker Zanger’s Vibe Mosaics collection. A cel-ebration of the funky ’60s and ’70s, the collection comes in three unique glazes. $16-$38 per square foot. Ceramic Solu-tions, Tampa (813-889-8453, walkerzanger.com)

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SEA KINGDOM The cute seahorses embroidered on Anali’s terry towels ($20-$75) greet guests with a smile. Also available with red seahorses. Villa Rosa Distinctive Linens & Bath Shop, Tampa (813-831-6189)

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BAYSIDE BEAUTYOVERVIEW

A waterfront oasis, this beautiful home is the

perfect year-round retreat for those seeking

the fi ner things in life.

ADDRESS

1400 N. Shore Drive N.E., St. Petersburg

YEAR BUILT

1989, remodeled 2002

REMODEL

AlliKristé Fine Cabinetry and Design

ASKING PRICE

$1.99 million

SIZE

6,968 square feet under air

BEDROOMS/BATHS

Five bedrooms, six baths, one half-bath

SETTING

Set in beautiful Snell Isle, this estate is

minutes from downtown St. Petersburg, and

offers unobstructed views of Tampa Bay

and the glittering skyline of Tampa.

INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

Grand entry foyer; gourmet kitchen; library;

marble fireplaces; formal dining and living

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rooms; media/game room with full working

bar; expansive master bedroom with sitting

area, private veranda, his-and-her bath;

three bedrooms en-suite.

EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

Six-car garage with side rear entry; over-

sized motor court; pool; verandas surround-

ing poolside; fenced yard.

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The natural beauty of Florida may be tranquil and humble, says Bonita Springs artist Misty Beauchamp, but it still has something to say. The calming, meditative qualities of Florida’s wilderness have inspired her to capture the serene moments in nature using a variety of mediums. “My goal with my Florida series landscapes, in general, is to capture a feeling of changelessness and to illustrate not just actual identifiable places, but a deeper truth,” she says. She hopes a deeper truth will compel her audience to explore the outdoors and learn more about how to coexist with the wild spaces around them. Beauchamp’s work, entitled “Facets of Florida 2007-2009,” will be on display at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center from September 1 through November 1. (727-453-6500, weedonislandpreserve.org)

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SEPTEMBER 2009

GOINGS ON1 “A Different Luster: Pewter from the Andrews Collection” and “Theater

in Ancient Art: The William Knight Ze-

wadski Collection,” ongoing exhibitions,

Museum of Fine Arts, $12

“Artists of the Hamptons,” selec-

tions from the Benjamin and Jean Gollay

Collection, exhibition, through Nov. 8,

Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art, $5

“Chromatophore: A Mail Art Exhibit,”

original artworks that have traveled world-

wide through the postal service, through

Sept. 5, Studio@620, free to the public

“Developing the Collection: Recent Ac-quisitions of Photography,” exhibition,

through Sept. 6, Museum of Fine Arts, $12

Hot Summer Show III, exhibition,

through Sept. 19, Clayton Galleries, free to

the public

“New Additions: Recent Acquisi-tions of Modern and Contemporary

Prints,” exhibition, through Sept. 20,

Museum of Fine Arts, $12

“Seen Through Glass,” a rare exhibition

of Dalí’s pâte de verre sculptures, through

Nov. 6, Salvador Dalí Museum, $17

“Tarpon Tales and Sport Fishing in Early Florida,” exhibition, through Dec.

27, The Henry Plant Museum, $5

3 “Florida: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” exhibition of the Art Cloth

Alliance depicting Florida’s unique

environment and natural history on cloth,

through Nov. 1, Brooker Creek Preserve,

free to the public

9 The Backroom Short Film Festival of St. Petersburg, PG- and G-rated

short fi lms by professional, amateur and

student productions, NOVA 535, $15

10 Celebrity Poker Tournament, Texas

hold’em competition benefi ting the Vinny

Lecavalier Foundation in support of All

“THE ART OF DR. SEUSS: A RETRO-SPECTIVE AND NATIONAL EXHIBI-TION,” CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND CAREER OF THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL WITH WORKS FROM HIS EARLY DRAWINGS FOR LIFE AND WWII PO-LITICAL CARTOONS TO THE ILLUSTRA-TIONS THAT HAVE TOUCHED COUNT-LESS CHILDREN’S LIVES. WORKS WILL BE ON DISPLAY SEPTEMBER 12 THROUGH OCTOBER 10 AT THE SYD ENTEL GALLERIES AND SUSAN BEN-JAMIN GLASS. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

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The Lorax

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Children’s Hospital, Seminole Hard Rock

Hotel, $250 spectator pass, $450 VIP, $550

tournament buy-in (vinny4.com)

“Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Cen-turies of Tradition,” traveling exhibi-

tion about Florida’s history in the cattle

industry, through Dec. 19, Tampa Bay

History Center, $12

11 Emerging Artist Series: Johnny Thomas, exhibition, through Sept. 26,

Studio@620, free to the public.

12 Art of Helping Children Gala, black-tie optional evening benefi ting Big

Brothers Big Sisters, A La Carte Event

Pavilion, $150

Imagine, a food and wine tasting with

a ’70s theme cabaret show, benefi ting

USF Parkinson’s Disease and Movement

Disorders Center, Tampa Bay Performing

Arts Center, $75, $125 VIP (health.usf.

edu/medicine/neurology/mvdisorders)

23 Tampa Bay Fashion Week, a fashion

extravaganza showcasing the newest lines

from some of the freshest designers the

Bay has to offer, through Sept. 26, Shera-

ton Tampa Riverwalk (fashionweek

tampabay.com)

24 Curtain Call, evening reception

celebrating the upcoming 2009-2010

performance season, Mahaffey Theater

at the Progress Energy Center, free to

the public

Yellowman, play, through Oct. 11, Tampa

Bay Performing Arts Center’s Shimberg

Playhouse, $25 and up

25 Fences, August Wilson’s 1987 Pulit-

zer Prize winning play, through Oct. 11,

American Stage Theatre Company, $31-$39

Sugarland, concert, St. Pete Times Fo-

rum, $25-$45

26 Evening of Chance: The Roar-ing ’20s, casino style games, dinner,

costume contest and a performance by

the Flappers, benefi ting the Gulfcoast

Oncology Foundation, Kapok Special

Events Center, $75 (gulfcoastoncology

foundation.com)

“Fin, Fur and Feather,” media pictures

of animals, fi sh and birds, through Oct. 23,

by Tampa Realistic Artists, Old Hyde Park

Arts Center, free to the public

High Heel Hike, 1k to raise awareness for

Generation Rescue for Autism, WestShore

Plaza, donation (highheelhike.com)

27 ALPHA House’s Fall Gala, dancing,

dinner and dessert benefi ting the ALPHA

House of Pinellas County, the Coliseum,

$100 (alphahousepinellas.org)

28 Anne McCue, concert, Tampa Bay

Performing Arts Center’s Jaeb Theater,

tickets start at $26

VENUESA La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana

Shores Drive, Tampa, 813-831-5390, alacar

teeventpavilion.com

American Stage Theatre Company, 163

3rd St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-823-7529,

americanstage.org

Brooker Creek Preserve Environmen-tal Education Center, 3940 Keystone

Road, Tarpon Springs, 727-453-6800,

brookercreekpreserve.org

Clayton Galleries, 4105 S. MacDill Ave.,

Tampa, 813-831-3753, claytongalleries.net

The Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N., St. Pe-

tersburg, 727-892-5202, stpete.org/coliseum

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N. Tampa St., Tampa, 813-221-2222,

fmopa.org

The Henry Plant Museum, 401 W.

Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-254-1891,

plantmuseum.com

Kapok Special Events Center, 923 N.

McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, 727-

725-8733, kapokspecialevents.com

THE “BURK UZZLE’S WOODSTOCK AND OTHER AMERICANA” EXHIBITION SALUT-ING THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WOODSTOCK WILL BE ON DISPLAY SEPTEM-BER 17 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7 AT THE FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS. ADMISSION IS $4.


Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600

Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs, 727-

712-5762, spcollege.edu/central/museum

Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center, 400 1st St. S., St. Peters-

burg, 727-892-5767, mahaffeytheater.com

Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E.,

St. Petersburg, 727-896-2667, fi ne-arts.org

NOVA 535, 535 Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-821-6682,

nova535.com

Old Hyde Park Arts Center, 705 Swann

Ave., Tampa, 813-251-3780, tamparealisti

cartists.com

Salvador Dalí Museum, 1000 3rd St. S.,

St. Petersburg, 727-823-3767, salvadordali

museum.org

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Ca-sino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa, 813-235-

6937, seminolehardrocktampa.com

St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Chan-

nelside Drive, Tampa, 813-301-6500,

sptimesforum.com

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk, 200 N. Ash-

ley Drive, Tampa, 813-223-2222, sheraton

tampariverwalk.com

Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Peters-

burg, 727-895-6620, studio620.org/620

Syd Entel Galleries & Susan Benjamin Glass Etc., 247 Main St., Safety Harbor,

727-725-1808, sydentelgalleries.com

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, 813-

229-7827, tbpac.org

Tampa Bay History Center, 810 Old Wa-

ter St., Tampa, 813-228-0097, tampabayhis

torycenter.org

USF Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E.

Fowler Ave. CAM 101, Tampa, 813-974-4133,

ira.usf.edu/CAM/cam_exhibitions.html ◆

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“TERESITA FERNÁNDEZ: BLIND LANDSCAPE,” AN EXHIBITION OF LARGE-SCALE FREESTANDING SCULPTURES AND A NEW SERIES OF DRAWINGS, WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH OCTOBER 10 AT USF’S CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

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IT’S A NEW CAR!Event: Launch Celebration for the all-new BMW 2009 7 SeriesBenefi ting: The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyVenue: Bert Smith BMW, St. Petersburg1. Aaron Cox, David Bateman, Amanda Kerwood, Phil Perry 2. Beth Ann Drake, Julian Exclusa, Ivanka Ska 3. Ron MacDougall, Rachel Oertal 4. House of Ska model 5. Sarah Muroy, Cindy Lew 6. Lynn Hagg, Laura Finnegan 7. Laura Hartford, Ann Rogers, Linda Inman

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AN EVENING OF TEMPTATIONEvent: Moments in Time GalaBenefi ting: Tampa General Hospital FoundationVenue: Grand Hyatt, Tampa1. Thilo and Betsy Best, Kim and Phil Dingle 2. Park and Francine New-ton, Jim Warren, Dick Corbett 3. Jim Warren, Robin de la Vergne 4. Ron Campbell, Ron Hytoff 5. Copeland and Stephanie More, Kathy and Alex Rosemurgy 6. Bruce and Carin Zwiebel 7. Mary Jane Camp-bell, Barbara Hurst, the apple tree stilt-walker, “Adam” and “Eve”

Armed with the sensuality of a cabaret chanteuse and a voice so sultry it begs to be heard, singer/songwriter Chloe Lowery has the music world under her spell. As a member of Yanni Voices, this Largo native is taking her voice to new levels, expanding her singing repertoire while performing with some of the most talented vocalists. Citing some of rock ’n’ roll’s most legendary crooners—Janis Joplin and Robert Plant among them—as infl uences, Lowery is known for soulful ballads that have helped propel her to the cusp of stardom. As she gears up for an international tour with Yanni Voices this fall, Lowery, 22, takes a moment to give TBI the inside scoop on her love for music.

■ DREAM PERFORMANCE: As a singer, I would love to have a chance to perform with Barbra Streisand. As a performer and a little bit of a rocker, Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Page, especially, is one of my dream artists to collaborate with. ■ GUILTIEST PLEASURE: I have three: Swedish fi sh, Mexican food and anything vampire related.■ GREATEST VIRTUE: If I set a goal for myself or want something, I usually fi nd a way to obtain it. ■ GREATEST VICE: Drinking way too much coffee ■ BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My parents. Without them I would not be where I am today. ■ BIGGEST ASPIRATION: To be a successful, working artist for the rest of my life■ IN MY FREE TIME I… love to sleep, write music, walk my dog, eat great food and socialize with friends and family. ■ MANTRA: Work hard, play hard. ■ IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS: Right now. My dream is being realized and I have wonderful people around me. What could be better? ■ MUSIC IS… everything. It can evoke every type of emotion and can take me away or bring me back down. ■ TALENT I WOULD MOST LIKE TO HAVE: I would love to be able to draw. I can’t even draw a stick fi gure; so to be able to draw anything would be nice. ■ 50 YEARS FROM NOW… I see myself with my family, making music and living a healthy, happy life.

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