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Greg Alexander is a world citizen who travels the planet to transmute all the quintessence of femininity on glazed paper. If he nourishes an atavistic passion for Greece, the ground of his ancestors, it’s in Paris that he has found his home port. As a photographer, he continues his dream of perfection because, according to him, “the photograph is a kind of plastic surgery which is able to modulate a face ad infinitum!” His vision of beauty is fragile, transitory, a little kitsch and inevitably fatal.
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This issue also includes “Tampa’s Attorneys of the Year 2022,” where you can find good legal advice in the Tampa area. This feature offers fresh perspective on local attorneys that have been evaluated by their peers, and, our Tampa Style readers. Please be sure to let us know what you have learned from your own experience while searching for the right attorney. You can visit our website and vote for your favorite “Tampa’s Attorneys of the Year” throughout the year. We are already gathering votes for next year’s “Tampa’s Attorneys of the Year,” and we want to add your opinion to our list of local lawyers chosen by you. Summer is coming to an end, and that means this year’s hurricane season will soon be reaching its peak. Make sure that you are staying alert and stocking up on the necessities and usual supplies before any threatening weather gets too close for comfort. Even though it is important to take the proper precautions, I believe that we should not become too concerned with tropical formations that are emerging from thousands of miles away, since they may never make it this far. Don’t let the worries of tomorrow allow you to forget to enjoy the happiness of today. As we send everyone in this city our wishes for safety during the rest of this hurricane season, we also hope that you all have a relaxing and reviving Labor Day holiday spent with your closest family and friends. Take a well-deserved break from your work schedule and indulge in the beautiful paradise that is Tampa Bay. We are wishing a very happy New Year / Rosh Hashanah 5783 to all of our Jewish Whilefriends.we are eternally thankful for the freedom and privileges of this country, we send our well wishes and hope for peace in the world that are currently affected by turmoil. May we all try to live together with gratitude and let’s strive to enjoy life with tolerance in our minds and care in our hearts. We are so appreciative of the loyalty of our dedicated readers, and I hope that you all have a wonderful beginning to this fall season!
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Dear Readers, This Fall issue of Tampa Style is featuring the newest trends in elegant Haute Couture with the Fall/Winter fashion runways in Paris and Milan…. We are also starting to see improvements on the inflation and gas prices are slowly coming down again. When it comes to real estate, we see a slight slowing in the market even though the higher valued properties are still rising in price and are hard to get. That means upscale real estate is still a sellers market comparing to the lower level properties that move into a more buyers market.
FEATURES 2634 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 22 KONA GRILL ©Copyright 2021 by Tampa Style Magazine®. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photography or illustration only with written permission of the publisher. Tampa Style Magazine, its officers, staff members or writers do not warrant the accuracy of or resume responsibility for any of the material contained herein. All letters, text and photo material received become property of Tampa Style Magazine®. Subscriptions are available in the U.S. and Puerto Rico for $19.95 per year and Canada for $45 per year. For more information go online or email to info@StyleToMe.com Layout By: Orlando Style Magazine RANCH RODEO 20 / EVENTS What’s Happening Tampa 21 / OUR TOWN The Salty Donut Is Finally Coming 22 / DINING N’ STYLE Kona Grill 24 / VACATIONLAND Howl-o-Scream 26 / EVENTS Ranch Rodeo & Cowboy Festival 28 / LIVING N’ STYLE Elevate Your Skin 34 / DON’T MISS THE BEAT Red Hot Chili Peppers By Maha Chaudhry 36 / EVENTS Cirque du Soleil 38 / TRAVEL N’ STYLE The Local - St. Augustine 44 / FASHION Fall Winter Fashion Show 56 / CELEBRITY SOUP Famous Films That Inspired Real-life Events 60 / TOYS Designed to Delight 69 / SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Tampa’s Attorney’s of the Year 2022
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The Salty Donut is opening two Tampa locations next year — a retail location in Hyde Park Village and a commissary operation in Seminole Heights.
The Hyde Park Village location, at 1519 W Swann Ave., will feature a pushed-back storefront with an “outdoor living room feel,” according to a news release. The Seminole Heights spot, at 5805 N Florida Ave., will take over an oak-lined property and historic building with a bungalow. That spot, which will act primarily as a commissary kitchen, is billed as a “boho-chic, rustic ‘retail production works,’” according to Salty Donut CEO Andy Rodriguez. The entire concept began way back in 2014. Before there was a brick-and-mortar, owners Amanda Pizarro and Andy Rodriguez were renting space in a commissary kitchen and popping up at Miami events in a 1950’s vintage aljoa camper. The pair had then, and maintains today, a fierce passion for a damn fine donut. The pair dreamed of a community gathering place “centered around donuts, coffee, and good vibes. A place you could have a first date, celebrate a birthday, or cheer you up after a long day.”
Once open, the Tampa locations will feature the shop’s time-tested menu plus a few signature flavors “inspired by the neighborhood.” No word on an exact opening date, but fans should start checking their calendars in early 2023.
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If Florida does anything right – we know it’s the summertime. Once summer solstice happens, it’s Florida’s time to shine. We happily embrace long beach days, ice cold drinks in the warm sunshine and lounging by the pool. At Kona Grill, they give summer solstice a whole new meaning; new menu items and cocktails! Known for their fresh seafood, quality steak and chops, sushi and tasty cocktails, Kona Grill put a spin on their Happy Hour and Brunch Bites this season and we’re in for quite a treat. So, what’s this weekend brunch all about? Brace yourself for savory Ricotta Fritters, creamy Eggs Benedict, the perfect Lil’ Fried Chicken Sandwich and my personal favorite, the flavorful Cinnamon Toast French Toast Bites topped with a Whip Shot (a vodka infused whipped cream – you read that right!).
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The main event in their new menu is the Instagram worthy flaming sushi roll. Who doesn't like a little heat?! Kona Grill is coming in hot with their Fire Dragon Roll (fire-finished tableside) with Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Jalapeño, Freshwater Eel, Furikake & Eel Sauce. It’s a sushi experience you’ve never seen (or tasted) before. Perhaps you’re just getting out of work and looking for a few cocktails and Happy Hour bites – they have you covered! Try out their mouth-watering KG Sliders, Fish Tacos, numerous sushi rolls, potstickers and the most delectable surf and turf bites in town. Pair your Happy Hour and Brunch Bites with Kona Grill’s Margarita Heaven Bar! Choose from their Signature KG Margarita (frozen or on the rocks), Watermelon Margarita, Skinny Margarita, Casamigos Margarita or Frozen Margarita Flight. Head over to Kona Grill to experience summer in a whole new way! $3, $6 and $9 Happy Hour items every Monday through Friday from 2-6pm and Monday through Thursday from 9pm-close. You can experience the best happy hour in Tampa. Check out KonaGrill.com and make your reservation today! 4134 W. P:
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The Haunted Tavern is an immersive cocktail experience set inside some of the most haunted places in the world. The Haunted Tavern is a dark chilling cocktail experience run by the decedents of Ichabod Crane. The tavern keeper will guide guests through a 4-part interactive cocktail journey while sharing chilling and dark tales of his ancestor’s past and the ghost of the City. Beware of the surprises of the night and of course, the guests that never left. The event is held at some of the most haunted locations in the world and home to their very own ghost. Inside the Tavern, you will be served four ghostly cocktails while the Tavern Keeper shares the dark and chilling stories of the tavern’s past. Hear the chilling and dark tales that haunt the venue, and beware the ghost that never left... Your night will be filled with surprises—the ghost tends to sit in on the experience and scare those brave enough (or filled with enough liquid courage) to enter!
SeaWorld is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers. SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 crafts brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local Florida favorites. Plus savor more than 15 food items expertly paired to match your preferred brew. And to top it all off, festive entertainment will keep the party going all day long. This is the one craft beer celebration you won’t want to miss. The fun is brewing Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, only at SeaWorld.
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything. The scares are everywhere as new terrors lurk in every corner of the park. Experience screams & frights at any moment as you make your way through several scare zones. Plus, with roaming hordes, horror awaits at every twist and turn.
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With exhilarating coasters and thrilling attractions, guests can take on their favorite rides in the dark in between the frights and scares of Howl-O-Scream. Bring your fears to new heights on Iron Gwazi & SheiKra, then let the adrenaline rush as you launch into the shadows of Cheetah Hunt & Tigris. This years houses are, The Residence: Home for the Holidays, The Forgotten (a returning haunted house), Witch of the Woods (another returning house).
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After 20 Years, Orlando's Famous Halloween Costume Party Returns"A Nightmare on Church Street" to Downtown's Historic Cheyenne Saloon.
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FestivalCowboyRodeoHeritage
Take a trip to Orlando for the Annual two-day event celebrates Florida’s cattle-ranching heritage with a family-friendly festival and fastpaced rodeo competitions. The Florida Ranch Rodeo and Cowboy Heritage Festival is a celebration of cowboys, rodeo events, and Florida ranching history. It takes place in September of each year at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. All year long, cowboys and cowgirls compete in qualifying ranch rodeos across the state. Competitions include bronc riding, ranch horse competition, whip-popping contest, working Florida cow dog contest and of course the Ranch Rodeo finals at 7 p.m. each night. Fans can step or gallop into the airconditioned Silver Spurs Arena for back-to-back nights of non-stop action. Participating teams descend upon the arena from working ranches all across the state to showcase skills that apply to their everyday work in events ranging from wild cow milking and team sorting to bronc riding and the stampede race. The free-to-attend Cowboy Heritage Festival sets the celebration in motion starting at 10 a.m. There, families can learn about Florida’s ranching past while listening to cowboy storytellers, exploring cowboy artwork, and watching demonstrators craft tools, such as the whips cowboys use to trim their mustaches. Attendees can also take in a working cow dog competition and taste the savory samples of an allday beef cook off. So go on and grab your boots and hat, for this isn’t an event you want to miss!
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It’s no surprise that in our busy day-today life, we are all at high risk of catching pollutants in the air in our skin. Our faces being the most exposed and sensitive. Also, as part of that, most of us are guilty for not properly cleansing and purifying our skin to remove the toxins that can build up over time. This is why we leave it to the experts to evaluate our skin and treat it as needed with the best products on the market. Located in south Tampa, Elevate Medical Spa is offering just that – the best treatments using Biologique Recherche’s world-class products. Biologique Recherche offers the best luxury skincare products in the industry using the safest and most effective formulations. With a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, botanicals and marine and biological extracts, these products will leave skin feeling purified and Elevatehydrated.Medical Spa’s highly skilled estheticians use these products in Biologique Recherche’s 3-step methodology that customizes a skin care treatment specific to your needs.
You’ll notice an immediate change in your skin, becoming more balanced, hydrated and radiant.
Stage 2 is the initialization stage. This personalized preparation of your epidermis cleanses and protects your skin from the harsh toxins and pollutants in the air. Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed, massaged and exfoliated with P50 followed by a face mask.
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One of the most unique parts of this treatment was the use of a sheet mask – an intensive cure in one sheet. The Masque Biologique Feerie. This instantly plumps and unifies complexion and is loaded with a cold veil of marine collagen! Your skin will feed refreshed, smooth and toned. If interested in booking a special Skin Instant Lab Analysis with one of Elevate Medical Spa’s talented estheticians, visit their website at: www.elevatetpa.com or give them a call at (813)765-4416. Skin
Stage 1 is the assessment stage which includes a Skin Instant Lab Analysis. Your skincare expert at Elevate Medical Spa will combine technology such as the Skin Instant Lab System or the Visiolab with a visual and tactile diagnosis.
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MICELLAR WATER fact or fiction?
Les Eaux de Chanel Brace yourselves, beauty lovers! Chanel has just launched three brand-new unisex fragrances. This is exciting and unexpected, as the brand typically features scents that are traditionally very feminine. This line, called Les Eaux de Chanel, was designed by Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge, and was inspired by three of Chanel’s favorite destinations, Deauville, Biarritz, and Venise. Deauville Inspired by the country landscape along the Normandy coast, PARISDEAUVILLE Eau de Toilette is a lively, aromatic scent with a radiant freshness—the fragrance of the open air. Venise Inspired by the enchantingly exotic city Gabrielle Chanel revered, PARIS-VENISE Eau de Toilette is a composition of shadow and light, between freshness and sensuality Biarritz Inspired by the pure air and energy of the Basque coast, PARIS-BIARRITZ Eau de Toilette is a crisp, vivifying fragrance—as refreshing as a splash of sea spray.
Micellar water has recently become the go-to beauty secret for those who want to achieve the flawless skin of a French girl. But what actually is micellar water? This popularized formula is a surfactant that clusters into balls called micelles and attracts dirt and oil. Micellar water was originally developed in France during the nineties when its running water was too harsh on the skin; however, it has garnered a huge following in the U.S. So why all the hype? Micellar water attracts dirt and oil without drying out the skin, as most products do not contain alcohol. The idea of a simple skincare routine has also received a lot of praise. You do not have to rinse your face after using micellar water, so it is great for traveling or for when running water is unavailable. Micellar water functions as a healthier alternative to makeup-removing face wipes, as it contains far less chemicals. Since rinsing is not required, micellar water can be used for quick touchups, like removing eyeliner smudges, for example. However, micellar water is not the miracle product we all thought it was. This formula initially received a lot of attention for being better for the skin than running water, as it does not have a high mineral content. But is this relevant if we can assume users still shower with normal running water? Micellar water stays on the skin’s surface and does not penetrate, therefore it can leave surface residue. Due to this, particles can simply be spread around the face without actually being removed. So the sole use of micellar water as a cleanser can actually be detrimental to those who are prone to breakouts. Additionally, micellar water often fails to remove makeup thoroughly. If you are trying to rid your face of water-proof mascara or heavy foundation, this is not the best option for you. So what are the takeaways? Micellar water is great for traveling and a good substitute for face wipes. This formula works well with sensitive skin and will not leave it feeling dry or oily. It is also wonderful for quick touch-ups. However, if you are going to make micellar water part of your daily beauty routine, you should follow up with another cleanser to remove residue and avoid breakouts.
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ILI PEPPERS
Established in the 1980s, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are notorious for combining funk and punk rock to create a musical style unique to their own. Fans love them for their originality and for delivering some of the biggest classic hits of all Whethertime. or not you grew up with the Peppers, it’s likely you’ve heard the name before. Since their beginning in the 80s, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have gone through several transitions, only to come out stronger and notoriously renowned at the end. Did you know that before they were the Red Hot Chili Peppers, their short-lived name was “Tony Flow and the Majestic Masters of Mayhem?” If you ask me, they made the right choice by spicing up the name (no pun intended). Throughout their musical journey which began in high school, the band lost and gained a number of members, with the guitarist being the prime denominator. Despite all the fallouts, transitions and controversial reputation for being unapologetic in the drug addiction department, the Red Hot Chili Peppers found their way back to stardom and proceeded to produce some of their biggest hits. In 1991, the Red Hot Chili Peppers followed guidance by music producer Rick Rubin to record their album at a mansion once owned by the magician Harry Houdini (also rumored to be haunted). Aside from the spooks, Rubin’s advice served them right, “Blood Sugar Sex Majik,” became an instant breakthrough album, and it only went uphill from there for the band. The album sold over 12 million copies globally and earned the band a Grammy award, thanks to “Give it Away,” ultimately landing the number two position on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Then came the classic “Californiacation,” in 1999 as the seventh studio album, bringing the Red Hot Chili Peppers even more stardom with 16 million copies sold, and to date, their most successful album. “Californiacation” features three number-one hits, “Scar Tissue, “Otherside,” and of course “Californiacation.” Rolling stone labeled it as one of the 500 Greatest albums of all time. Fast forward to the 2000s, the Red Hot Chili Peppers continued to build their musical empire, but this time with a less-controversial and sober twist. In 2010, the band made their live comeback, playing tribute to Neil Young at MusiCares. A couple years later in 2012, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2014, graced fans all over with their presence at a highly viewed Super Bowl Halftime performance. Today, the band comprises of the two original co-foundersAnthony Kiedis, who is since sober and a strict vegan follower of yoga practices and spiritual aspects, and Michael Balzary, also known as Flea, who also left behind his drug-centered past. They continue to take the band through a new era. The two are joined by drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John WhatFrusciante.once began as a high school band is now considered one of the most successful bands in the history of alternative rock. To date, they have won seven Grammy Awards and sold over 60 million albums across the globe. It’s needless to say, the peppers are on fire! And they aren’t about to dim the flame just yet. Catch them as they spread nostalgia mixed with new flavor. You don’t want to miss the beat under the heat.
It is about to get pretty nostalgic in Orlando. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are making their way from “Under the Bridge” to tour at the Camping World Stadium on September 15th. The ‘Black Summer’ World Tour featuring hits like “Unlimited Love,” will be their first in five years.
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ENDING THE SUMMER WITH EXTRA HEAT By Maha Chaudhry
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When husband-and-wife team, Adam and Leila Bedoian, opened
ABOUT THE LOCAL - ST. AUGUSTINE – Founded in 2021 by Leila and Adam Bedoian, The Local - St. Augustine is located at 512 Anastasia Boulevard, just south of the Bridge of Lions on Anastasia Island. It is a pet-friendly, 21-room boutique-style inn that caters to the modern traveler with a digital check-in and check-out process and concierge app to help guests plan their St. Augustine vacation. For more information, visit www.thelocalinns.com and follow along on social media @thelocalstaugustine
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THE LOCAL ST. AUGUSTINE
“It’s amazing to see our passion and commitment to this project be recognized and appreciated on a national level,” explained Leila Bedoian, co-owner of The Local – St. Augustine. “We are so excited to be able to bring attention to our local community, which has welcomed us so warmly, and we want to pass that hospitality on to our Originallyguests!”built in the 1940s, back when roadside motels were the standard accommodation offered in the Sunshine State, The Local –St. Augustine is currently a 21-room property renovated to feel like nostalgic Old Florida. It features a retro inground pool, flamingo pink façade, kitschy palm frond wallpaper, and seaside artwork as well as the new “Florida Room,” which functions as a hospitality suite, offering up complimentary coffee and tea services.
“Even though we both have extensive backgrounds in the hospitality industry, owning your own property is a completely different experience,” said Leila. “In less than a year, we have learned a lot about what the modern guest is looking for while also making fun improvements to the property such as revamped rooms, all new landscaping, and pool upgrades. We are one hundred percent focused on making sure our guests have an amazing experience when they come to St. Augustine. Exciting changes have just begun! Upcoming upgrades include a deck and more improvements to our outdoor areas and experiences!”
The Local – St. Augustine is also a digital property, which means that it features the latest technology such as an app that provides contactless check-in/check-out and acts as the front desk, verifying identification and granting access to a guest’s room with a digital key using Bluetooth technology, while also providing a platform for guest services. This means that guests can bypass the front desk and use their phone as a key to their room.
The Local – St. Augustine last October, they never envisioned that they would quickly accumulate such a large social media presence, garnering viral viewership, and topping the must-see list for social influencers and travelers alike. And they did just that including being named the 2022 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Roadside Motel. The Local – St. Augustine took USA Today’s number one spot out of 20 motels around the country from Arizona to Maine.
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Color can be intimidating. However, you want to step out of your comfot zone. But not too much, and perhaps you don’t know which step to take. If you are brave enough to commit to an entire outfit, great! However, sometimes smaller and more simple is better for you, instead of going all out and making a huge wardrobe shift and buying a neon orange blazer that you are only going to wear once. There are many ways to do this and I’m sure there is a way where it suits you best! Start off with a base color. Some examples are: Navy, black, grey, or beige. Once you have your base color picked for your suit, then choose what and where you would like the pop of color to be. It can be anywhere from your tie, bowtie, hankerchief, socks, or even the blouse under your blazer! These small adjustments make a big statement, believe it or not. And as far as what color to choose as your “accent” color, you can pick any. Find a color that looks good and stands out against the base color that you choose. Another thing that you can do is choose a pattern. Many ties, socks, and hankerchiefs come in different types of patterns and prints that also give the same affect. Next time you have the opportunity to wear a nice blouse or jacket, pair it with a pop of color of your choice!
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When it comes to skincare, fall often spells disaster for our once sunkissed skin. With the changes in weather, our skin usually goes from oily to dry. In this case, go for products like a soothing, lightweight moisturizer and a mask created to combat redness and dry skin woes.
What it smells like: sweet, spiced, creamy pumpkin (a.k.a. the essence of fall). Fragrance notes: harvest pumpkin, spiced clove and sugarcane. Stay Clean!
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Ditch the summer neons, it’s time to embrace thel neutrals. Neutrals are available to compliment every skin tone and play a part in every color. Browns and nudes are especially appealing and look professional. When it comes to metallics, avoid silver and go with a gold. If a darker look suits you, vampy colors are always approved. Try a maroon or cherry red. Blue can be tricky, but try to find grey or purple tones, like navy. If ever in question, look for a warm tone that will compliment your most natural or darker wintery outfits.
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with hints of shimmer and the unexpected use of bright color. Plus, with holiday festivities just around the corner, always make sure to have a few makeup goodies that can work for whatever the day throws your way.
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With a new season comes new beauty trends, and this fall, there are plenty of makeup, skin, and nail options to choose from. Beauty experts are already anticipating a resurgence of bobs, lobs, and bangs, but when it comes to the other steps in your daily beauty routine, it appears that triedand-true staples (with a few unexpected twists) are sticking around. We might not entirely welcome the departure of warm weather, but this is a good opportunity to revamp your beauty regimen. Fall presents us the chance to update the usual nude palette
GET YOUR SKIN READY FOR FALL! Tips you need to know!
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In Florida, it’s hard sometimes to keep up with trends when the weather seems impossible to work with. It is simply just too hot for certain pieces. But there are ways to go around it. Fall fashion is here and we want to wear the plaid, the scarves, the boots, the knits, the hats, you name it, we wanna wear it! So here are some tips to look the part (while not sweating in the Florida heat). Colors. One of the easiest ways to be in the fall spirit is to wear cooler tones, tradtional fall colors. Burgandy, black, brown, taupe, forest green, etc. You can wear a t-shirt, or a light long - sleeve shirt, in one of those fall colors, pair it with your favorite bottoms and you’re ready for fall. You can wear any clothing item, even a dress, as long as it’s in your favorite fall color. Now for texture, you want breathable clothing. You can purchase a knit top with no sleeves. And boom. Pair it with leather shorts, looking the part while avoiding the sweating!
GET IN UNIFORM Fall’s favorite pattern every year
I know it sounds crazy, but there are many ways to use a scarf as an edgy necktie to add more attitude to your outfit without feeling like you’re dressed in the wrong season. Get that silk scarf you have had in your closet since last winter, and give your look an edgy touch with a necktie. This look is best achieved by tying the scarf in either the french knot or similar to the way a flight attendant might wear her uniform. The idea with this accessory is to complement a casual look and make it more elegant for a brunch with your friends.
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KNITS, SCARVES, BOOTS Fall fashion that we can wear in Florida! Fall simply will not be the same without plaid, tartan or flannel. You know fall is here when all the clothing stores have plaid on their displays. Its unique pattern gives the casual, cozy vibe, which is why it is so popular in fall and winter. And fashion designers have also started to make more elegant clothing pieces using plaid, steering away from the casual vibe it gives. Of course plaid comes in bright colors too, but you want to go with the plaid or tartan that has burgandy, dark green, black, blue, or
The last tip for fall fashion in Florida’s heat is to accessorize. Wear your tank top and shorts, but wear boots with it, or add a hat and/or scarf. The idea is to keep cool while embracing the upcoming end-of-year season. Because even though we are in the month of Septemebr, it still feels like August. We have to do the best with what we’ve got until it actually gets cold.
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It’sseems.time to exchange those open toe’d flip flops for something a little more classy and on trend. Your shoes tell a lot about who you are, so starting with fall footwear is the easiest way to make the transition. Chelsea boots are still prominent in menswear, and we won’t see them going away any time soon. Chelsea boots are the perfect fall accessory because they can bring together an outfit or even be the statement piece. A neutral suede boot can make any basic outfit look stylish. You can even try complementing a leather jacket with black or brown leather boots. Incorporating jackets into your look may seem like the most difficult part when it still feels like summer. Nights get cool and breezy, so it’s perfect to wear a light jacket. Bomber jackets, cardigans, flannels, and light leather jackets are all good options for this transitional period. A classic transitional piece is a denim jacket. Denim jackets have the ability to make any outfit look put together. They aren’t too heavy, so they’re perfect to pair with a basic outfit underneath such as black jeans and a t-shirt to stay cool and still rock the fall trend. Fall doesn’t mean you have to completely cancel out your summer clothes. When putting together your fall wardrobe, look for burgundy, greens, mustard, navy, browns, and camel. These autumnal shades complement each other well and give off the appearance that you know how to properly dress for the “confusing” in-between season. Knowing the ropes of rocking fall fashion when the weather is still hot will have you entering cool weather prepared, ahead of the game, and fashion-forward. Letting go of summer doesn’t sound too bad now, does it?
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You may not see the palms of palm trees falling, but believe it or not, fall is right around the corner. If you can’t wait to break out your boots and stand out in autumnal colors, easing your way into fall fashion when it’s still hot outside isn’t as hard as it
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It’s well known that many movies are based on real-life events, but did you know that some films have actually been the cause of real-life events? Here are six films that changed the course of history in various ways, from overturning a life-long prison sentence to nearly putting one of the nation’s most beloved attractions out of business. If you’ve ever been in doubt of the power of movies, just keep on reading and you’ll be a believer in no time!
By Riesa Pascal
Famous Films That Inspired Real-life Events
THE BIRTH OF A NATION, 1915 As you’ll quickly find out, not every movie on our list has led to a positive event or change. Before 1915’s The Birth of a Nation glorified the Ku Klux Klan, the American white supremacist, right-wing terrorist, and hate group was entirely defunct. However, not long after the film’s release, the KKK was reborn with 16 members and by the mid-1920s, had grown to boast several million loyal followers. William J. Simmons was the man responsible for the revival and he became inspired to do so after drunkenly watching and rewatching The Birth of a Nation thanks to free admission granted by an Atlanta theater manager. In addition to reviving the Klan, The Birth of a Nation also created many of the group's signature traits such as pointed headwear, white robes, and cross burnings. These hallmarks of Klan members were not standardized by the original Klan, but were written into the source novel of the film and adopted by Simmons for his revival of the group.
TAXI DRIVER, 1976 Taxi Driver starring Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Jodi Foster tells the story of a mentally unstable veteran who works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action. Not only did the movie receive four Academy Award nominations, it also inspired an attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan. On March 30, 1981, Reagan was shot by a man who wanted to impress Jodie Foster after becoming obsessed with her character in the film. John Hinckley Jr. watched Taxi Driver as many as 18 times, memorized the script, and began dressing, drinking, and acting like Robert De Niro's character Travis Bickle. This bizarre behavior resulted in him attempting to assassinate a politician just like Bickle does in the movie. Fortunately Reagan survived and Hinckley was hospitalized after being found not guilty by reason of insanity.
THE THIN BLUE LINE, 1988 Sentenced to death in 1977 for the murder of a Texas police officer, Randall Dale Adams was eventually exonerated as a result of information uncovered by film-maker Errol Morris and presented in the acclaimed documentary, The Thin Blue Line. The film presents the case of Adams and questions why he was sentenced to death—later commuted to life in prison—for the killing in spite of key witnesses giving contradictory testimonies. The film centered around the "inconsistencies, incongruities and loose ends" of the case, and even obtained an admission of Adams' innocence by the original suspect of the case, David Harris. Videographic proof of witness perjury along with the film's popularity finally led to Adams' conviction being overturned though he received no compensation from the state of Texas for the 12 years he spent in prison.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, 2006
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TITANIC, 1997 In addition to sparking the age-old debate of if Jack could have also fit on the door, the film Titanic also sparked a revolution of sorts by teaching multiple North Koreans about the outside world and inspiring them to defect. Yeonmi Park got her “first small taste of freedom” by viewing an illicit copy of Titanic at her uncle's house with the windows covered. Due to constant power outages, it took months to finish the film which her family hid under a potted plant in between watches. As she recalled in her memoir, “When I was 7 or 8 years old, the film that changed my life was Titanic. It amazed me that it was a story that took place a hundred years ago. Those people living in 1912 had better technology than most North Koreans…The idea that people could choose their own destinies fascinated me.” After an arduous journey that sadly took her father's life, Park successfully defected and is now a U.S. citizen. Fellow North Korean Jeong Kwang-il also watched Titanic under similar circumstances as Park before escaping to South Korea. He now smuggles media into his former country to continue the cycle of North Korean deprogramming.
The controversial documentary Blackfish questioned the ethics of orca captivity and sent waves through the marine park industry. SeaWorld suffered severe attendance drop-off as a result and major stock losses with even Southwest Airlines ending its SeaWorld partnership after facing backlash. The documentary spurred the passing of multiple legislative bills to prevent companies from using captive orcas, one of which was a whale-specific amendment to the Agriculture Appropriations Act. Another bill, the Orca Welfare and Safety Act, banned orca captivity for entertainment purposes in California.
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Unless you live under a rock, you are well aware of the huge cultural phenomenon that was and still is High School Musical. Incredibly, the film is credited by 17-year-old Jordan Turpin as her motivation to escape lifelong confinement in her parents' house and free her siblings. Jordan was one of 13 children, ages 2 to 29, who had been held in captivity by their parents in California. They were allegedly beaten, choked, shackled, underfed, undereducated, rarely washed, and weren't allowed to go outside save for family trips. As such, they didn't know much about the world until they watched the Disney Channel. After seeing High School Musical and other pop culture content, Jordan realized what kind of life was out there for herself and her siblings. The brave teenager managed to eventually escape out a window and find help which led to the release of her 12 malnourished siblings and the life imprisonment of her parents.
SeaWorld blamed the legislation for low attendance, but ultimately ended its orca breeding program and eventually phased out orcas altogether. They spoke of the changes saying, “Society is changing and we’re changing with it.”
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So you’ve cut the caffeine, but an afterhours drink at your favorite pub won’t cause any harm, right? Wrong. Ladies, this one’s especially for you: Cut out the bedtime booze.
STYLETOME.COM | 59 Ah, September.The kids are back in school, the weekends are packed with activities, and you’re running amuck trying to get everything done--even if it means sacrificing sleep. You know you’re supposed to get the recommended eight hours a night, but your life (and your brain) just aren’t allowing it. Luckily, we’ve got you covered.
While men can toss back a beer before bed and sleep like a baby, studies show that women who do the same have a harder time sleeping.
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Aromas aren’t only used for helping you sleep at night. If you’re still struggling to hold up your eyelids at work the next morning, some natural scents will give you a little pick-me-up (no, it’s not the coffee bean--keep dreaming).
Pop a peppermint in your mouth or squeeze a few drops of lemon into your ice water at lunch for an energy burst. This is the healthy way to keep you moving forward, especially if you’re sure you won’t last another 30 minutes without a Red Bull. And yeah, you might not need that triple-shot latte after all!
If you simply must have a substitute, try a room temperature glass of water or a cup of warm Chancesmilk.are, your workday isn’t quite over when you leave the office. Between picking up the kids from school, going to your dentist appointment and making dinner, you hardly have time to think. As difficult as it may be, take some time for yourself when you get home--even it’s just for a few minutes. Put a hold on all distractions to read a chapter of your favorite book or hop on the treadmill for thirty minutes. In addition to helping you destress, this personal time is perfect for winding down before you climb into Beforebed.your head hits the pillow at night, make sure your bedroom is your sanctuary. Turn off your phone completely before getting under the covers--your emails and Instagram will have to wait. If your phone is your wake-up call, that could be part of the problem. Switch off your favorite digital device in exchange for an actual alarm clock. Sleeping is sure to be easier when you aren’t waiting for the next text or Facebook like. But don’t just stop at your phone: Turn off your iPod, laptop and tablet, too. While you would think that straining your eyes would make them more tired, keeping your laptop open means you’ll spend more time on Netflix instead of in dreamland. Unfortunately, shutting off the phone doesn’t necessarily mean that your brain turns off as well. If you toss and turn half the night while thinking about everything you have to do the next day, you may need a fresh scent to help you unwind. Worried about starting a new job or the state of your finances? Sniff some valerian root. Convinced that car repair will totally empty your savings? Try some lavender oil. These aromas will relax your mind so that you can finally get some sleep.
Sure, the end of summer might make you a bit crankier than usual (who would want to stop going to the beach every day?), but your sour mood may be related to your lack of sleep. Those who get little sleep or suffer from insomnia typically have short fuses, terrible memory and an insatiable hunger. Does that sound like you? If so, it’s time to start taking your health seriously. Lack of sleep can lead to weight gain, depression, and inflammation, which in turn can cause premature aging, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and arthritis. Staying on top of your schedule is important, but it’s not worth the health risks and mood changes that insomnia can cause. But don’t worry, these tips and tricks are sure to help you finally catch some Firstz’s.
(and we know you don’t want to hear this), you need to cut the caffeine. Stick to a cup of your favorite brew in the morning, but halt all coffee consumption after lunch. If you’re a regular Starbucks junkie, you may feel like your venti triple-shot latte only gave you enough energy for one hour. In actuality, your first cup of caffeine is more than enough to get you through the day, whether or not you want to admit it. On average, one cup of coffee should stay in your system for around seven to eight hours--enough to get you out of bed and through your workday. Same rules apply to you, soda and energy drinkers: One and done.
Cadillac has a heritage deeper than almost any other automotive brand. The luxury division of General Motors is 120 years old. Among American car badges, only Buick is older. And at its peak, Cadillac enjoyed a reputation few car companies have ever matched.
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Cadillac has a heritage deeper than almost any other automotive brand. The luxury division of General Motors is 120 years old. Among American car badges, only Buick is older. And at its peak, Cadillac enjoyed a reputation few car companies have ever matched.
With that in mind, Cadillac today unveiled a new banner carrier meant to show off everything its designers can do. It’s such a callback to history that the first press release explaining the car mentions “the artisanship and customization that defined early Cadillac sedans such as the bespoke V-16 powered coaches of the pre-war era” as inspiration. Meet the Cadillac Celestiq – a modern electric car inspired by your great grandparents’ dream cars.
Designers took inspiration from several periods of Cadillac’s history, the company says.
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Cadillac officially calls it a “show car” to illustrate that it’s not production-ready. But insiders have said the Celestiq is headed for production, with about 400 a year to be handbuilt at GM’s Warren Technical Center research Thefacility.Celestiq bears some resemblance to today’s Cadillacs. The familiar sharp-edged sheet metal creases and vertical lighting elements are here. But it looks as though designers filtered them through an F. Scott Fitzgerald story to create a 1920s-meets-2020s vehicle.
Inside,eventually.the look is sumptuous. The seats are upholstered in chevrons of red leather, deepening to black at the headrests. Piano black and brushed nickel trim look right out of an upscale bar. But it’s 2022. Touchscreens are everywhere. The dashboard looks like one immense LED screen – 55 inches diagonally – but is segmented with privacy filters so that the driver sees the usual instruments while the front passenger can watch video the driver can’t see.
The full-size ultra-luxury sedan you see in these photos isn’t meant for sale… yet.
It once built some of the world’s most luxurious cars – an American Bentley. In recent decades, Cadillac has styled itself an American BMW or ItsAudi.best-selling product remains the untouchable Escalade large SUV. But the company has advertised luxury sport sedans like the Germans do and pushed its V series of high-performance models as its showpieces. That’s leaving a lot of history on the table. But not for long. GM plans to remake Cadillac again. The brand has promised to go all-electric – an opportunity to make American buyers see it in a new light.
Touchstones include “classic architecture such as the mid-century masterpieces of architect Eero Saarinen” and the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado TheyBrougham.come together to create a beautiful car from the front but an oddly-proportioned one from the rear. The front fascia is imposing, with its lighted false grille borrowing the Cheshire Cat grin of the Lyriq SUV. But the rear is bulbous. It reminds us of the Porsche Panamera, but somehow more angular. The Panamera looked odd until everyone got used to it, so maybe the Celestiq’s rear will seem right
“The Smart Glass Roof features Suspended Particle Device (SPD) technology that allows for four zones of variable lighting,” Cadillac says, “allowing passengers to fine-tune their cabin experience for completely personalized comfort and Cadillacvisibility.”describes the Celestiq as a car that “considers the entirety of travel as a curated experience — one intended to evoke an emotional response.” It looks like nothing else on the road, which could well evoke the response they’re going for. But will ultra-luxury buyers pay Maybach money for a car from the people who brought you the $37,000 XT4? We’ll have to wait to see if the emotional response is that strong.
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Honestly, there is no shortage of beer drinking holidays on the calendar because, well, most people not only enjoy drinking beer–many of them are decidedly passionate about it! From German Beer Day to IPA Day to Stout Day, from Oktoberfest to Homebrewing Day, this tasty beverage is worth celebrating all throughout the year. But this day offers the simplest of instructions when it comes to this world-renowned beverage: Drink Beer.
With hundreds of different new and traditional varieties available, National Drink Beer Day gives all drinkers a wonderful opportunity to sample both local and internationally brewed ales and lagers.
While a beer can be enjoyed by beer lovers on almost any day of the year, Septermber 28th is certainly an extra special one. It’s National Drink Beer Day, a delightful day in which the dedicated activity is clearly stated in the name. What could be better?
How to Celebrate National Drink Beer Day Held annually, this exciting holiday is recognised in many different countries across the globe and taking part could not be easier. Try out these fun ideas for celebrating National Drink Beer Day, or get creative and come up with some other unique activities. The only important thing on this day? It is required to Drink Beer!
Although, of course, just any old beer will do on this day, it might be fun to make it special by trying something new and adventurous. Now it’s time to raise a glass of your favourite ale or lager and celebrate National Drink Beer Day! Info from daysoftheyear.com
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A new and growing development in Florida and other states is the prepaid legal services plan.
HOW DO I FIND A LAWYER?
Make a careful search for your lawyer; it’s an important decision. Your goal should be to find a lawyer you are comfortable with as a person and as a professional. Many legal matters involve personal considerations, and your lawyer often will need to know confidential information about you, your family and your finances to be truly effective in serving you.
Comment: Tampa Style Magazine has received lawyer recommendations from many peers and our readers. The results are presented in the following list and in addition, several professionals have taken the opportunity to present their experiences and profiles to you in the following special feature.
First, make sure the person you are considering hiring is an attorney. You can do this by going to The Florida Bar website at www.floridabar.org.
To begin, consider a lawyer’s reputation. Have you heard people speak highly of a particular attorney’s talents or work? Think about your acquaintances who are, or may know, lawyers. Ask those who work with attorneys in their profession, or someone whose opinion you respect — an employer, lawyer at your workplace, banker, teacher, minister, doctor or other professional, relative, neighbor or friend.
Through a prepaid legal program, an individual or group pays a premium, something like health insurance, to receive such services as free consultations and advice, with prescribed fees for follow-up services. Before hiring an attorney or before you even think you might need one, you should check to see if your employer, union or other organization of which you are a member offers a prepaid legal service plan as a Mostbenefit.areas in Florida also have legal aid and public defender offices, which provide legal help without cost or at a nominal fee to people who cannot afford to pay a lawyer. Legal aid offices provide advice in some non-criminal cases such as those relating to small money claims for wages; disputes between borrowers and lenders; landlord-tenant problems; and domestic relations matters. Public defender offices handle criminal cases for indigent people. A potential client also can use regional, state or national directories of lawyers and law firms, some containing detailed biographical information and client listings. These volumes — some specially produced for consumer education, and others used by lawyers to identify attorneys in other localities — often can be found in public libraries.
Lists of recommended attorneys are also circulated within special interest groups.
The best recommendations often come from people who hired a lawyer to successfully resolve a problem similar to yours. Another check you can do is to see if the attorney has a discipline history — meaning the person has received a professional discipline for violating the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. You can find out this information by going to the attorney’s profile page on The Florida Bar website. Once the attorney’s page appears, scroll down until you see the words: ‘10-Year Discipline History.’ If there is no discipline, the word ‘None’ will appear to the right of the name. If there is a history, the word ‘Yes’ will appear, with a link to documents regarding the discipline. You can use that information to ask the attorney about this episode. You also may call 866-352-0707 and follow the prompts to check a lawyer’s discipline history.
Aside from this information, some lawyers are now using consumer advertising on radio, television, newspapers, magazines, in other media and on the web to inform the public of their services and charges for certain routine legal matters.
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In your preliminary research, you should focus on compiling a list of the names of lawyers who may be qualified to handle your case. Your ‘follow-up’ research will include making phone calls to those lawyers’ offices then visiting one or a few to find the attorney you want to handle your case.
Florida has more than 85,000 licensed lawyers practicing in the state.
If you have questions, call membership records at The Florida Bar at 850-561-5832. If you believe the person is not an attorney but is claiming to be one, call The Florida Bar Unlicensed Practice of Law Department at 850-561-5840.
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Mr. Gordon concentrates on prosecuting claims of medical negligence and he was named the #1 Medical Malpractice Lawyer by his peers in Tampa Magazine from 2016 through 2020. Four times Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar, Mr. Gordon is also twice certified by The National Board of Trial Advocacy as an expert in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Pre-trial Litigation. He is AV® rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Gordon garnered a 2014 and 2015 National Litigator Award from the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents and is a Lifetime Member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum having achieved multiple seven-figure jury verdicts and settlements.
Mr. Gordon has also achieved national recognition for his efforts in seeking to overcome tribal sovereign immunity on behalf of critically injured clients in multiple lawsuits filed against the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Jeffrey “Jack” Gordon of Maney | Gordon Trial Lawyers is a highly skilled trial attorney who has been profiled among the TopLawyers© in the Bay Area by Tampa Bay Magazine and has twice been selected a Leading Attorney of the Southeastern United States in Forbes magazine. For a decade, he has been selected for inclusion among Florida’s Legal Elite and recognized as one of the Top 100 SuperLawyers® in the state of Florida, and one of the Top 50 SuperLawyers® of Tampa Bay.
Mr. Gordon remains committed to representing individuals who have been injured, and families of relatives who have been killed, as a result of medical malpractice, motor vehicle negligence, and dram shop violations. Mr. Gordon prosecutes Dram Shop claims individually and continues to serve as co-counsel throughout Florida for the purpose of assisting fellow lawyers to represent individuals injured as a result of the improper service of alcohol by bars, stores and restaurants. Mr. Gordon is admitted to practice law in the state of Florida and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and has tried and argued cases in jurisdictions throughout the United States.
Jeffrey "Jack" Gordon Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
Mr. Gordon has been elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2020 Edition). His law firm Maney | Gordon Trial Lawyers has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in the country by U.S. News and World Report again for 2022.
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Mr. Gordon has been honored in Florida Top Verdicts for having obtained the largest award in a lawsuit against a Dram Shop in 2011 (8.25 Million Dollars) and the largest award in a lawsuit involving a motorcycle accident in 2017 (14.95 Million Dollars).
Since 1992, Mr. Gordon has combined his passion for helping others with his precision advocacy and has represented victims of negligence in cases ranging from catastrophic vehicular accidents to boat explosions to surgical errors to failed hospital equipment. In addition to representing families who have lost members due to wrongful death, Jack has represented clients who have suffered a myriad of injuries including spinal perforations, silicone induced fibromyalgia, brain traumas, loss of limbs, paralysis, and organ loss.
In 2017, Mr. Gordon earned National Board Certification as an expert in Medical Malpractice law by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. There are less than merely two dozen lawyers in the State of Florida to have achieved this Mr.distinction.Gordon is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, and serves as a member of both the Trial Law Institute and the Diversity Law Institute.
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Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Cruise Ship Injuries
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Justin W. Pimenta is a Partner of the law firm of Abrahamson & Uiterwyk. He is a highly accomplished trial attorney who cares deeply for his clients and the practice of personal injury law. Abrahamson & Uiterwyk is rated Tier 1 by US News and World Report's Best Law Firms® rating system for Tampa Personal Injury Litigation.
Justin is twice board certified as an expert in civil trial law by the Florida Bar and The National Board of Trial Advocacy. He was appointed by the President of the Florida Bar to serve as a member of the Florida Bar Civil Trial Law Board Certification Committee for two terms from 2019-2025. The Committee is comprised of 12 board-certified trial lawyers who are responsible for writing and grading the tests that trial lawyers must take before becoming board certified.
Justin is active in many professional legal organizations including the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, and the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI). He is admitted to practice in all state and federal district courts in the State of Florida and the U.S. Tax Court. He graduated law school with honors from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. He also obtained a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from American University’s Kogod School of Business. In his free time, Justin loves to travel with his wife Diania, who owns and operates Abora Travel Agency in Tampa. Justin has lived and studied in six countries, including Saitama, Japan; Madrid, Spain; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Haifa, Israel. He is a member of the Traveler’s Century Club® and the All 50 States Club. Justin has travelled to over 140 countries and territories around the world. Travel gives Justin an opportunity to decompress from his busy trial practice and allows him to meet people of diverse backgrounds and cultures and be exposed to new experiences and adventures. 900 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606 P: 866-330-7388 | www.theinjurylawyers.com
practice focuses on wrongful death; traumatic brain injury; serious automobile, trucking, and motorcycle accidents; slip and fall and premises liability; workplace accidents; maritime cases involving boating or cruise ship accidents; negligent security; and dram shop.
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He began his practice twenty years ago with a large Florida insurance defense firm. Justin’s experience representing large corporations and insurance companies has given him insight into how the other side may be evaluating a case. He has now been exclusively representing injured clients for over fifteen Justin’syears.
After resolving multiple seven-figure settlements on behalf of his clients, Justin was named a Lifetime Member of the MultiMillion Dollar Advocates Forum®. Justin has been recognized by numerous top attorney rating services, including recognition for his work in personal injury litigation by The Best Lawyers in America®, Florida Super Lawyers®, and The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100” Florida. He has attained an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a national law firm rating system. The Avvo nationwide attorney rating service has rated him “Superb” - 10.0 out of 10.0.
“That is when I found the Breton Law Firm. I wasn’t sure what to expect but Mr. Breton really listened to me. He cared. He didn’t judge me or act like I was dumb. He took me seriously. He was honest, even about the difficult things that I didn’t want to hear. Yet, I could feel his compassion for my problems. While I wanted to avoid those problems, he took the time to explain everything going on and my options. And then I found that I could make my decisions without the pressure and fear that had been with me since the start of the lawsuit. With his support, guidance, and hard work; we found satisfactory solutions to my case allowing me to finally feel safe again.”
“What I experienced at The Breton Law Firm was a profound feeling. Their commitment to caring for their clients as well as providing quality representation was something that I wanted to be a part of. And so I joined The Breton Law Firm as a Paralegal and Front Office Manager where I now help carry on this commitment. At The Breton Law Firm, we take our commitment to quality representation, compassionate client care, and community service seriously. And I am the first line of that commitment. I am not just an employee of The Breton Law Firm. I was also a client. I look forward to serving you.”
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Corporate, Real Estate, Trust, and Estate Law and Litigation Attorneys
“When I first came to The Breton Law Firm, I had a problem. I was being sued and I didn’t know what to do. I was afraid and I wanted to shut down. I felt like I was being judged. I didn’t want to admit it, but I was drowning and I needed help.”
Jennifer Pine - Front Office Manager and Paralegal Since 2013, The Breton Law Firm has been committed to providing exceptional legal services in the areas of Business and Corporate Law and Litigation, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Trusts, Estates and Asset Protection. Whether we are litigating a multimillion dollar dispute or drafting a simple will, providing the highest quality, compassionate representation is our goal. Serving our clients and our community are our passion. We look forward to serving you. For more information on who we are and how we can serve, you please visit www.bretonlawfirm.com 425 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon, FL 33511 | P: 813-381-4052 | www.BretonLawFirm.com | Office@BretonLawFirm.com
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Brown & Associates Law & Title is more than just a title company we assist clients on a variety of real estate law and litigation matters, along with probate, foreclosure defense, asset protection, and estate planning. We are proud to have earned the respect of our peers in the legal community and the trust of our clientele over the past two decades. Our firm remains committed to the continued success of our clients within the greater Tampa Bay community and beyond. We love what we do and we are here for you!
Brown & Associates Law & Title, P.A Offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg | P: 813-528-4044 | www.BrownLawAndTitle.com
Brown & Associates Law & Title, P.A. is Tampa Bay’s premier real estate law firm and title company for six consecutive years. With over 40 years combined experience, the firm’s attorneys advise and advocate for their clients on a variety of civil matters in the areas of real estate law, probate, foreclosure defense, business and contractual disputes, bankruptcy, asset protection strategies and estate planning. Brown & Associates also provides residential and commercial real estate closings, title insurance and escrow Ourservices.law firm provides tailored legal representation to fit the respective needs of our clients by a knowledgeable and trusted team of attorneys. Our real estate closing team is comprised of seasoned and licensed title and closing professionals. The end result is a synergistic collaboration of trusted professionals working in the best interest of our clients. The team at Brown & Associates is committed to the success, protection and education of our clients in all areas of practice, legal and title.
Our Attorneys: Attorney, Barbara M. Brown, earned both a JD and MBA from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio Texas and is currently pursuing her LL.M. in Real Property Development at the University of Miami. She is admitted to practice law in both the states of Florida and Texas; and has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area over 20 years. Barbara has been recognized by her peers in the legal community as one of the TopLawyers© in the Tampa Bay area by Tampa Bay Magazine for the past 6 years. With a passion for real estate law, Barbara sits as a Director and the current 2022 President of the Bay Area Real Estate Counsel. She is also a member of the Attorney’s Title Fund Services, LLC, providing residential and commercial real estate closings, title insurance and escrow services. As part of her commitment to excellence, Barbara has chosen to surround herself with top qualified attorneys and legal staff. Separate from the office, she is the President of the Raising Down Syndrome Foundation, Inc., which is a non-profit 501 3C organization dedicating to supporting individuals with Down Syndrome and their families in the Tampa Bay area.
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Associate Attorney, Daniel Bonardi, graduated Magna Cum Laude from WMU Cooley Law School and is currently pursuing his LL.M. in Real Property Development at the University of Miami. Daniel is the Real Property Chair for the St Petersburg Bar Association, and he is also a member of the United States Coast Guard Reserves. Whether it’s litigating disputes or assisting clients in real estate or probate, Daniel has quickly earned the respect of his peers and clients.
Associate Attorney, Nicola Mitry “Nick”, is a former Pennsylvania native that graduated Cum Laude from WMU Cooley Law School. Nick currently lives in St Petersburg and he is always just a phone call away to assist! Whether he’s representing clients in a transaction or litigation, Nick strongly believes in providing legal services with honesty, compassion, and dignity. Nick is also a first generation American and fluent in Arabic!
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The centerpiece of Bush Ross’ success is the commitment they make to their clients. The Firm continues to adhere to the philosophy crafted by the founders of Bush Ross in 1981 that clients want caring, insightful, ethical and skilled problem solvers who will add measurable value to their businesses. From the beginning of their representation of a client to the conclusion of the client’s legal matter, Bush Ross represents the client with an unrelenting commitment to the client’s best interests. Bush Ross’ experience and expertise enables their attorneys to handle the myriad of legal issues and challenges that face their clients. The Firm’s diverse practices allow them to implement a cross-disciplinary approach while providing value-added services to each client’s unique situation. Tampa, FL | P: 813-224-9255 |
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Candice firmly believes that knowledge is power and continues to give free legal information to the public on her growing YouTube podcast “Legal Warrior.”
Most recently, Candice was awarded the Association of America’s Top Lawyers, “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” and National Trial Attorneys, and the elite “Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer” distinctions. Notably, she attended the renowned Stetson University School of Law, where she served as an advocacy board member and a member of Stetson’s highly competitive and world-renowned Trial Team, ranked first in the Nation for Trial Advocacy for over 22 years. Consistently championing the underdog, The National Alliance of Women in Law honored Candice as a “Top Attorney,” and Candice is also recognized as a “Lawyer of Distinction” in Insurance Law. Candice is selfless in her endeavors to prevent the revictimization of others and to give back to the Withcommunity.100days left in the 2022 hurricane season at the time of this article, Candice approaches the future with optimism. She will continue her charity work with EmpowHERment Community Center and retain the best legal team in the business while adhering to her open-door policy, which is a rarity in the legal profession. An attorney with a heart of gold, she will continually open doors to fight for her clients against powerful insurance companies with verve and aplomb.
The tumultuous year 2022 was no different for Candice and her team, who are continually at the forefront of advocacy without hesitation. Candice has provided food, water, supplies, and “boots on the ground” efforts to those directly affected by Hurricanes Irma and Michael. She leads workshops at St. Petersburg College’s Legal Fair and teaches continuing education courses to public adjusters and contractors to further educate and represent the insured. She volunteered extended pro bono hours of free legal advice and policy review to victims of insurance company failures.
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With offices in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and a mobile emergency disaster unit ready to rally in the event of a catastrophe in any state, Candice exemplifies the phrase “boots on the ground.” She may be an aggressive litigator, but Candice emphasizes that her principal accomplishment this year is her mounting ability to advocate for her clients. She aims to give citizens their voices back to fight against powerful insurance company players and recover the full scope of damages entitled to them by law. Silence may be golden, but at Colucci Law Group, the voices of victorious clients get the Candicegold. is a storm unto herself, a vast hurricane of knowledge with a calm core to keep cool in the disastrous situations she is surprisingly comfortable in. She is equally at home on a client’s roof for an inspection of wind damage as she is in the courtroom as a fierce advocate for fairness. She exudes warmth and enthusiasm, and her clients will gladly attest to the ethical and humble demeanor beneath her confident, rock-star exterior. As an impressionable undergraduate volunteering in the catastrophic French quarter of Hurricane Katrina, Candice discovered her calling. Experiencing the exploitation of many homes and commercial property owners by insurance companies after the devastation, Candice shockingly found first-hand that it is common practice for an insurance company to deny, delay, or underpay their insurance claims while leaving the innocent property owner in appalling circumstances and without recourse. Her calling was cemented, and she never looked back.
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Candice reiterates her mission statement: If your homeowners or Commercial property insurance has underpaid, denied, or delayed your insurance claim for damages, reach out to Colucci Law Group. Consultations are free and we only get paid if you get paid. Attorney Candice Colucci, Esq. can be reached at Colucci Law Group 5590 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 733-9438. 5590 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater, FL 33760 727-733-9438 | www.ColucciLawGroup.com
Undefeated in the courtroom, Candice Rojas-Colucci, founder and managing attorney of Colucci Law Group, is committed to litigating for customers caught in the web of dubious property insurance coverage issues. Candice and her team are highly skilled at fighting back against insurance companies when they wrongfully deny, delay, or underpay their insurance claims while leaving the innocent property owner in deplorable circumstances and without recourse. With the vulnerabilities of homeowner’s insurance on the forefront of today’s news, particularly in Florida, Candice stands ready to be a steady port in a storm for her clients.
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Christina was selected as an Up & Comer by Tampa Bay Business Journal and was a finalist for the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Young Lawyer of the Year award. She has a superb (10 out of 10) rating on Avvo as well as over 100 5 star Google reviews from clients of Anton Garcia Law. Professional & Community Involvement Christina Anton Garcia graduated summa cum laude with a BS in criminology and cum laude with a BA in psychology from the University of Florida in 2003. She earned her JD from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law in 2006. Go Gators!
Christina Anton Garcia Divorce & Family Law Tampa, FL 33609 | P: 813-907-9807 | www.TampaAttorneys.com
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Christina has been honored as a finalist for Legal Business Woman of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business Additionally,Journal. she was featured in Tampa Parenting Magazine as an Extraordinary Woman. She was also selected as one of Tampa’s top 10 Leading Ladies by Blu magazine where she was featured for her business ventures, philanthropic efforts, and community involvement.
Christina is a Junior League Sustainer and Patron. She consistently holds leadership roles in many charity organizations. She is a founding member of The Giving Girls, serves on the Mommy & Me Tea Committee benefitting Redefining Refuge, is a Be Mine committee member benefitting Heart Gallery of Tampa, continues to lead a team raising support for the Heart Walk, and serves in various volunteer roles at St. John’s Episcopal. Anton Garcia Law celebrated their 10th anniversary December of 2020 by giving $10,000 away to local charities and continued the tradition by giving away over $11,000.00 for their 11th anniversary in 2021.
Christina is a third-generation Tampa native and is actively involved in the Tampa Bay community. She has held positions on the Tampa Public Safety Council, the Greater Tampa Chamber Policy Council, the Women of Influence Committee, Tampa Connection, and Emerge Tampa Bay’s Voice segment, and she was selected to participate in the Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s protégé program.
Christina has over 15 years of experience in Marital and Family Law. Her expertise in marriage dissolution, contested custody, paternity, collaborative law and other areas of family law are noted by her clients in her many complimentary reviews. She combines energy, conscientiousness, empathy, and dedication with legal knowledge and experience in helping clients achieve their best possible outcomes. Industry Recognition Christina has been selected 9 times to receive recognition as a Super Lawyer. Recently, she was selected as Super Lawyer, an honor less than 5% of attorneys receive. Christina was also awarded the Legal Elite award by Florida Trend in 2021 and 2022. In 2020 Tampa Magazine featured her as a Top Lawyer. South Tampa Magazine named her a Top 10 under 40 in 2020 as well. She has also received recognition from Tampa Metro and Tampa Style magazines.
Attorney Christina Anton Garcia formed Anton Garcia Law in 2010, a firm exclusively dedicated to Marital and Family Law. Anton Garcia Law is devoted to providing passionate representation with a compassionate approach during what is often a challenging time in one’s life.
Richard Gilbert has been a trial lawyer in Tampa for more than forty years. He is board certified in Civil Trial and Business Litigation by The Florida Bar. He has won numerous multi-million-dollar jury awards and has served as lead counsel in four trials receiving national attention. He and his co-counsel obtained the largest jury verdict ever in the State of Florida in a medical malpractice lawsuit. His peers have now recognized him as the Best Lawyers 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law in Tampa.
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Mr. Greiwe has actively served in his local legal community, serving as co-chair of the Hillsborough Bar Association’s Bar Leadership Institute’s Class of 2019. In 2019, Mr. Greiwe was awarded the Hillsborough County Bar Associations Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. E 813-229-2775
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Mr. Greiwe has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine in the field of Medical Malpractice - Plaintiffs since 2019 and has been listed in Best Lawyers Florida: Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation in 2021 and 2022, and Medical MalpracticePlaintiffs in 2022.
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Mr. Gilbert has actively served his local community as president of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, chair of the local trial lawyer section, president of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and as an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Stetson Law School. Mr. Gilbert chaired the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar, was elected to the Board of Governors, served on its Executive Committee, and chaired numerous other committees.
Mr. Gilbert is listed in Best Lawyers Florida in three categories: Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Other awards include being selected as one of the leading 500 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in America by Law Dragon Magazine in 2007 and one of the top one hundred Florida Super Lawyers in 2006 and 2007.
Don Greiwe is a trial lawyer practicing medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. He has recovered multiple millions of dollars for his clients, and has represented businesses in various commercial disputes, ranging from breach of contract, partnership disputes, to shareholder derivative claims.
Nicole M. Gehringer, recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® and Florida Rising Stars, is an associate attorney who provides skilled legal guidance to clients navigating difficult times. Cory A. Brandfon, recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® and Florida Rising Stars, is an associate attorney, experienced and prepared to handle all aspects of your family law needs. James J. Wimsatt, recognized by Best Lawyers®, is an associate attorney that works diligently to get the best results for your family law issues. Grace M. Samarkos is an associate attorney with a background exclusively in family law and is ready to advocate for your case. Steven J. Collins is an associate attorney that has practiced across multiple disciplines, including family law and estate planning, and is ready to handle your most complex issues. Let our team stand up for what matters most to you. Call for a consultation today! Tampa Office Wells Fargo Center 100 S. Ashley Drive, Suite. 300 Tampa, FL 33602 | P: 813-223-5421 St. Petersburg Office Truist Building 360 Central Avenue, 8th Floor St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | P: 727-310-3017
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Front, left to right: Nancy Hutcheson Harris, Joseph D. Hunt, Christine L. Derr Back, left to right: Katherine C. Scott, James J. Wimsatt, Nicole M. Gehringer, Cory A. Brandfon Not Pictured: Grace M. Samarkos, Steven J. Collins
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Partner Nancy Hutcheson Harris, Tampa’s #1 divorce lawyer in 2017-2020 and winner on the Top Lawyers list in 2022 by Tampa Magazine and named Family Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® in 2017, is a pioneer in the field of collaborative divorce and has helped make it a top choice for many couples choosing to end their marriages. Partner Joseph D. Hunt, one of the Tampa Bay area’s top family law litigators and named Family Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® for 2020, is both Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital & Family Law and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an achievement attained by very few attorneys. Partner Christine L. Derr, Tampa’s Top Collaborative Divorce lawyer in 2020 by Tampa Magazine and ranked in the Top 50 Women Florida Super Lawyers® in 2016-2022, is Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital & Family Law and brings tremendous strength to our firm with powerful, dynamic representation across all aspects of family law. Partner Katherine C. Scott, is Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital & Family Law and recognized by Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite™, is a strong litigator, shrewd negotiator, and adept collaborative practitioner.
Harris, Hunt & Derr P.A. is a Marital and Family Law Firm that will protect your family and financial future when you need it most. Ranked as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News Best Lawyers®, our strong and experienced team practices exclusively in family law and will guide you through some of life’s most difficult challenges. We value diligence, effectiveness, and problemsolving, and take a multifaceted approach in formulating a winning legal strategy to achieve your goals in a cost sensitive process.
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Partner | Curran Antonelli, LLP KC is a highly skilled labor and employment attorney who regularly represents businesses and individuals in need of labor and employment law counsel. KC handles cases involving age and gender discrimination, national origin and race discrimination, disability discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, contract writing and negotiations, policy manual writing and updating, wage and hour, EEOC investigations, mediations, arbitrations, HR management, and state and federal appeals. KC further focuses on qui tam claims, whistleblower actions, and class actions. KC is an active member of The Florida Bar, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Florida and Hillsborough County Associations for Women Lawyers and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. KC is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and is pro bono counsel for Crossroads for Florida Kids. KC was recognized as a Top Lawyer of 2022 by Tampa Magazine and was named by her peers as one of Tampa’s Attorneys of the Year for 2021 in Tampa Style Magazine (September 2021). KC has also been named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” yearly since 2016. This is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida receive this distinction. Additionally, from 2017 to 2020 I was selected as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” Labor & Employment lawyers in the State of Florida by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA), an invitation-only legal organization comprised of the nation’s most skilled lawyers. The ASLA selection process includes lawyers who combine stellar legal credentials with proven commitment to community engagement, leadership and the highest professional standards. Less than 1.5% of lawyers nationally are selected to this top honor.. 400 N Tampa St, 15th Floor, Tampa, FL 33602 P: 508-274-9169 | www.curranantonelli.com | khopkinson@curranantonelli.com
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Kathryn "KC" Hopkinson, Esq.
Although his experiences were rewarding, he felt the need to give back, to help others. In 2014, Mickey founded MICKEY KEENAN, P.A. The mission of the firm is to provide personal care to each client, ensuring that all enjoy the family experience it offers. The entire team at MICKEY KEENAN, P.A is available for each and every client. The team seeks to care for all of a client’s needs. These would include issues as diverse as the receipt of proper medical care, the obtaining of a replacement vehicle, and finally the reward of fair compensation through settlement or at trial. Mickey is sensitive to the stress and fear that result from the recovery from an injury, the payment of medical bills, and the challenge of the return to a normal life.
During his first year of military service, Mickey deployed to Haiti for “Operation Uphold Democracy”. Upon his return, he renewed his studies at Hillsborough Community College which led to his attendance and subsequent graduation from the University of South Florida (USF) in 1999 While at the University, he served as an Assistant to Dr. Susan McManus. After USF, he attended Levin College of Law at the University of Florida. In 2003, while in the final semester of Law School, Mickey was once again called to service with the Army, deploying this time to the Middle East for duty in “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. This final deployment redefined Mickey’s life and legal career. Mickey returned from his service in the Middle East and began his legal career practicing insurance defense work, first as an Associate, at Gallagher & Howard, then as a Partner in Gallagher & Keenan.
Mickey Keenan, P.A., is a boutique law firm helping accident victims get the money they deserve so they can focus on their recovery and get back to living. In 1994, Mickey, a native New Yorker, moved to Tampa, Florida, where he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and began his college education at Hillsborough Community College.
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Service in the Army and the deployments and experiences that service brought, provided a new appreciation for the gifts and good fortune he has been provided. The product of a strong, loving family, Mickey has been ingrained with the core values of duty, honor, and loyalty. These personal attributes are now enhanced by his compassion and commitment to serving those in need.
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Mickey and his team use their experience and arsenal of legal tools to provide clients the service and justice they seek and deserve. Mickey is committed to ensuring that his clients are secure in the knowledge that they are not alone through the legal journey that lies ahead. The maxim at MICKEY KEENAN, P.A. is that the handling of a personal injury matter is more than just obtaining compensation for the client; but to guide them on the return to normalcy. When you join the MICKEY KEENAN, P.A. family, you are not alone. Accidents happen and when they do, our family is here for you.
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MICKEY KEENAN, P.A. reflects that dedication to service.
Bentley considers his greatest achievement to be contributing to the success of his children. His daughter Erin is a publicist for Warner Bros. in Los Angeles, and his son Adam is a Nashville-based producer/ musician and member of the band Arch Echo. Bentley is also involved in the film industry and is producer/writer for two documentaries now in production: Pre-Fab!, the life story of the drummer for the Quarry Men, who evolved into the Beatles, and also the life story of Del Shannon, the singer/songwriter most widely known for his classic hit song “Runaway.”
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Dealing with the governmental regulation of private property owners, Mark Bentley handles a wide range of land issues ranging from permitting and approval conflicts to land use disputes and eminent domain cases. “What I have seen the last few years are a significant number of redevelopment and urban infill projects,” Bentley says. “These require creative approaches to working through a complex governmental regulatory system not necessarily equipped to handle these Bentleysituations.”isboard-certified
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as an expert in City, County and Local Government Law by The Florida Bar. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and has been named the Planner of the Year by the local chapter of the American Planning Association – a unique honor for a practicing attorney. “Having planning experience on the government’s side has provided me with a unique perspective in analyzing a situation and determining effective, efficient strategies for my clients,” he says.
Education: University of Florida, B.A., M.A.; Stetson University College of Law, J.D.
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Seth has been involved in thousands of cases as a lawyer and as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. With his professional and personal life experiences, he brings common sense solutions to difficult problems. “The complexity of modern life and how it relates to complex divorce litigation, especially in high-net-worth cases and cases dealing with children, demands a legal team and law firm that has a diverse set of skills,” Seth says.
Notable Positions: Law Clerk to the Hon. John C. Godbold, Federal Circuit Court Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (2001-2002)
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Seth was divorced when his child was very young and can relate to his clients’ issues. He confesses, “I am a self-proclaimed workaholic because divorce doesn’t conveniently happen between 9 and 5, and I like to be there for my clients.” However, when he is not working, he enjoys recharging his batteries by spending time with his son, being on or around the water and playing with his two mini-dachshunds, known as “The Hots.”
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Education: University of Florida, J.D. (2001); University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, B.S. (1992)
The NLG attorneys, Seth Nelson, Paul Phipps, Kaley Ogren, Sterling Lovelady and the entire legal team focuses on their client’s interests, and balances reasonable settlement options with zealous representation. The NLG approachable, empathic, no-nonsense style allows their clients to clearly understand the law and how it impacts their lives. Seth tells clients what they need to know, even if it’s not what they want to hear. “This way our clients understand the different potential outcomes and how we are going to get there, together,” Seth says.
Family Law and Mediation, Helping Good People Through Difficult Times.
NLG Divorce & Family Law
3003 W Azeele St., Tampa,
Former President of Hillsborough County Family Law Section
Finally, Seth understands that the legal system cannot solve all issues that families deal with in a divorce. That is why he hosts his podcast, How to Split a Toaster - A Divorce Podcast About Saving Relationships, which gives non-legal practical suggestions for anyone who is contemplating, going through, or has completed a divorce. Episodes include, “Now You
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Eliane ("Ellie") Probasco has practiced exclusively in the area of marital and family law in the Tampa Bay area since her admission to the Florida Bar in 2002. She earned her J.D. from Florida State University in 2002 after receiving her B.S. in Journalism from the University of Florida in 1999. Ellie has been involved in several legal organizations including the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Family Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa, the Collaborative Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Tampa Bay Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers. Having dedicated her entire career to assisting individuals through the family law process, Ellie has a deep understanding of the nuances and complexities of what it takes to address her clients' "Familyneeds.lawis unlike any other area of the law. For most people, family law court is their first experience with the legal system. My goal is to leave my clients in a better position than when they first come to see me. That is no easy task considering that most people leave with half of their assets and less time with their children. But, if I can help someone through this difficult time, if I can help someone see there is life after family law litigation, I have done my Ellie'sjob." practice includes dissolution of marriage, paternity, timesharing disputes, child support, division of assets and liabilities, including business interests, alimony, and the Collaborative Process. 1011 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL 33607 P: 813-254-3735 | www.probascolawfirm.com
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Lynette Silon-Laguna founded a family law firm in 1997, which is now known as All Family Law Group, P.A. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Legal Studies. Thereafter, she graduated with Honors from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1995. Her goal was to form a law firm providing its clients with dedicated attorneys and legal staff who have substantial exclusive experience in divorce, family law, and criminal defense. Supporting Lynette in her mission to provide personalized and excellent service to their clients is the experienced and passionate team which forms the backbone of All Family Law Group. Each member of the team is dedicated to helping every one of their clients receive the best outcome possible. Our long term trusted and seasoned divorce and family lawyers have approximately 60 plus years of combined experience. Furthermore, Lynette and the firm have been awarded numerous memberships with top divorce, family, and lawyer societies. Over the years, our team has served thousands of families and individuals throughout Tampa Bay and they know that their representation can be life changing. Always striving to provide cost effective legal services, the team works towards delivering an amicable solution to avoid expensive, time consuming and emotionally draining Iflitigation.settlement is not an option, the attorneys and staff have extensive trial experience, and they will aggressively pursue their clients’ rights in and out of court to obtain the best possible outcome. Everyone at the firm works tirelessly to ensure that they are responsive to their clients’ concerns by keeping them well informed as to the status of their cases and their available options. This is the personal goal for each one of the attorneys and legal staff.
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STONEWOOD GRILL & TAVERN 17050 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa stonewoodgrill.com/tampa813-978-0388.
TC CHOY’S ASIAN BISTRO 301 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-1191. tcchoysbistro.com
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GOOD FOOD AFRICAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT 12227 N. Florida Ave., Tampa 33612 813-933-5890
˚AMERICAN˚ BAY BAR & BISTRO 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa 813-274-8118
MISE EN PLACE 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-254-5373. miseonline.com
THE CAPITAL GRILLE 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa 813-830-9433. thecapitalgrille.com
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MICHAEL’S GRILL 11720 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-964-8334. michaelsgrill.com
THE REFINERY 5137 N. Florida Ave., Tampa 813-237-2000. thetamparefinery.com
ON SWANN 1501 W. Swann Ave., Tampa 813-251-0110. onswann.com
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DONATELLO ITALIAN RESTAURANT 232 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-875-6660. donatellotampa.com
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DOUGH NATION 505 N. Tampa St., Tampa 813-9248. doughnationtampa.com
NICK’S GYROS & SUBS 3501 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-231-0010
CAJUN IN A TRUCK 1045 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 855-855-9211
HARRY WAUGH DESSERT ROOM AT BERN’S STEAK HOUSE 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-2421. bernssteakhouse.com
TAMPA TAP ROOM 13150 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-961-2337. tampataproom.com
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FUSHIA 15317 Amberly Dr., Tampa 813-903-6705. fushiachinese.com
YUMMY HOUSE CHINA BISTRO 2620 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-237-3838. yummyhouseflorida.com
˚INDIAN˚ CURRY LEAVES INDIAN CUISINE 4843 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa curryleavesindiancuisine.com813-319-4014.
INDIA’S GRILL KENNEDY 3437 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-872-8222. indiagrilltampa.com
KOJAK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 2808 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa 813-837-3774. kojaksbbq.net
RASOI INDIAN CUISINE 1701 E. 8th Ave., Tampa 813-241-0003. rasoitampa.com
˚ITALIAN˚ BELLA’S ITALIAN CAFE 1413 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-254-3355. bellasitaliancafe.com
LA BAMBA RESTAURANT 4815 Laurel St., Tampa 813-287-2575
AL’S FINGER LICKING GOOD BAR-B-QUE 1609 Angel Oliva Senior St., Tampa 813-956-0675. alsybor.com
RESTAURANT BT 2507 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-258-1916. restaurantbt.com
THE DESSERT SPOT AT TOFFEE TO GO 3251 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa 813-605-0655. toffeetogo.com ˚EUROPEAN˚ CAFE EUROPEAN 3343 S. West Shore Blvd., Tampa 813-769-9406. cafeeuropeantampa.com
TASTY CAJUN 1000 W. Waters Ave. #6, Tampa 813-252-9266. tastycajuntampa.com ˚CHINESE˚ CHINA YUAN RESTAURANT 8502 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa chinayuanrestaurant.com813-936-7388.
MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 203 Westshore Plaza, Tampa 813-288-9000. maggianos.com
LA TERESITA RESTAURANT 3248 W. Columbus Dr., Tampa 813-879-9704. lateresitarestaurant.com
˚FRENCH˚ LA CREPERIA CAFE 1729 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City, Tampa 813-248-9700. lacreperiacafe.com
COLUMBIA CAFE 801 Old Water St. #1905, Tampa 813-229-5511. columbiarestaurant.com
˚CUBAN˚ ACRO-IRIS RESTAURANT INC. 3328 W. Columbus Dr., Tampa 813-879-1357.
THE HUNGRY GREEK 10041 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-405-8242. thehungrygreek.com
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RUBEN’S CUBAN CAFE 4941 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa 813-989-2178. rubenscubancafe.com
MISE EN PLACE 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-254-5373. miseonline.com
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JAFFA STREET 4702 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa 813-900-0726. jaffastreet.co
OXFORD EXCHANGE 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-253-0222. oxfordexchange.com
KONAN BBQ 1510 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa 813-870-0404
LA TERRAZZA RESTAURANT 1729 E. 7th Ave., Tampa 813-248-1326. laterrezzayborcity.com
IRISH 31 PUB HOUSE & EATERY 1611 W. Swann Ave., Tampa 813-250-0031. irish31.com
˚DESSERT˚ CHOCOLATE PI 1205 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-831-2195. sweetchocolatepi.com
MACDINTON’S SOHO 405 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-8999. soho.macdintonsirishpub.com
MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUB 305 E. Davis Blvd., Tampa 813-304-2777
OSTERIA NATALINA 3215 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-831-1210. osterianatalina.com
SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE 10044 Cross Creek Blvd. #100, Tampa saffronindiancuisine.com813-600-3315.
JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB & EATERY 1724 E. 8th Ave., Tampa 813-247-1896. jamesjoycebar.com
MR. DUNDERBAK’S 14929 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa 813-977-4104. dunderbaks.com
CRU CELLARS 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa 813-831-1117. crucellarstampa.com MOJITO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 5303 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-405-1155. cptampawestshore.com
BERN’S STEAK HOUSE 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-2421. bernssteakhouse.com
RUSTY PELICAN TAMPA RESTAURANT 1437, 2425 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa 813-281-1943. therustypelicantampa.com
SEASCAPES BEACH HOUSE Bldg. 682, 99511 Marina Bay Dr., Tampa 813-840-1451. macdillfss.com
CASK SOCIAL KITCHEN 208 S Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-0051. casksocial.com ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFE 5119 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa 813-234-1000. ellasfolkartcafe.com
THAI TERRACE 2055 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-877-8955. thaiterrace.net ˚VEGETARIAN˚ FARMACY VEGAN KITCHEN + BAKERY 803 N. Tampa St., Tampa 786-681-1644. farmacyvegankitchen.com
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PURE KITCHEN 3214 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-484-0588
˚STEAK HOUSES˚ CHARLEY’S STEAK HOUSE 4444 W. Cypress St., Tampa 813-353-9706. charleyssteakhouse.com
FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 4322 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa 813-874-9463. flemingssteakhouse.com
SIMPLY PHOỞ 13149 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. F, Tampa 813-960-5678. simplyphotampa.com
TRANG VIET CUISINE 230 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa 813-979-1464. photrangvietcuisine.com
CADDY’S ON CENTRAL 217 Central Ave. St. Petersburg 727-575-7939. caddysoncentral.com
MAMA’S SOUTHERN SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT 3701 E. Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Tampa 813-769-9552. mamassoulfoodrestaurant.com
SHELL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 202 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 813-875-3467. shellsseafood.com
OCEAN PRIME 2205 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa 813-490-5288. ocean-prime.com
THAI PRIME KITCHEN & BAR 4142 W. Boy Scout Blvd. #5&6, Tampa 813-302-9168. thaiprime.com
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WATERVUE GRILLE 700 Harbour Post Dr., Tampa 813-642-7980. watervuegrille.com ˚SOUTHERN˚
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LOVING HUT 1905 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa 813-977-7888. lovinghut.us
COUNCIL OAK STEAKS & SEAFOOD (IN SEMINOLE HARD ROCK) 5223 Orient Rd, Tampa 813-627-7600. seminolehardrocktampa
OYSTERCATCHERS 2900 Bayport Dr., Tampa 813-207-6815. tampabay.grand.hyatt.com
AROI THAI TSUYU 20685 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa 813-953-1377. Aroithaitampa.com SI-AM THAIMERICAN RESTAURANT 713 N. Franklin St., Tampa 813-229-9710. si-am-thairestaurant.com
˚VIETNAMESE˚ BAMBOOZLE CAFE 516 N. Tampa St., Tampa 813-223-7320. bamboozlecafe.com PHO QUYEN VIETNAMESE CUISINE 8404 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-885-9424. phoquyen.com
PROOF 260 1st Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-2027.
MACDINTON’S TAMPA 405 S. Hoawrd Ave., Tampa 813-251-8999; 242 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg 727-201-9783. macdintons.com
˚WINE BARS & LOUNGES˚ COOPER’S HAWK 4110 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa 813-873-9463. chwinery.com
YBOR CITY WINE BAR 1600 E. 7th Ave., Tampa 813-999-4966. yborcitywinebar.com ˚NIGHTLIFE˚ 260 FIRST 260 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg 727-439-6712. 260first.com
MALIO’S 400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-223-7746. maliosprime.com
IAVARONE’S STEAKHOUSE & ITALIAN GRILL 3617 W. Humphrey St., Tampa 813-932-5241. iavaronessteakhouse.com
YARD OF ALE 406 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-4433; 460 1st Ave. N. St. Petersburg 727-822-2027. yardofale.com
PANINOTECA 519 N. Franklin St., Tampa 813-341-2525. paninotecacafe.com
SA RI ONE KOREAN RESTAURANT 3940 W. Cypress St., Tampa 813-874-2911
BARTACO 1601 W. Snow Ave., Tampa 813-258-8226. bartaco.com
FRANK AND PAPI LATIN RESTAURANT 7315 E. Broadway Ave., Tampa 813-621-2764. frankandpapi.com PLATO LATINO 202 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa 813-968-7100
CONGA’S LATIN CAFE 4511 Gunn Hwy., Tampa 813-962-7775
SHOGUN SUSHI 15213 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-968-1369. shogunfl.com
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YOKO’S JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3217 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-835-4311. yokostampa.com
ONE FAMILY KOREAN RESTAURANT 7030 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-901-0153
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CARMEL KITCHEN & WINE BAR 14306 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-265-1415. carmel-kitchen.com
TAZZA CAFE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 5001 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa tazzacafemediterraneangrill.com813-980-6666. ˚MEXICAN/TEX-MEX˚
˚KOREAN˚ ARIRANG RESTAURANT 5232 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-837-1471. arirangkoreantampa.com
BESITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 205 Westshore Plaza, Tampa 813-287-4800. besitomexican.com
GREEN LEMON 915 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-868-5463. eatgreenlemon.com MIGUELITOS TAQUERIA Y TEQUILAS 2702 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-872-5600. miguelitostampa.com O COCINA 4110 Henderson Blvd., Tampa 813-289-0649. ococina.com
SPAIN RESTAURANT AND TOMA BAR 513 N. Tampa St., Tampa 813-223-2831. tomaspain.com ˚MEDITERRANEAN˚ AL-SHAM PALACE 19651 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa 813-907-8233. BYBLOS 2832 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-805-7977. Byblostampa.com
MATOI SUSHI 602 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-871-3233. sushirestaurantstampa.com
FALAFEL INN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 777 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-223-5800. falafelinngrill.com
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SOUL OF KOREA 7612 N. 56th St., Tampa 813-989-9030. soulofkorea.net ˚LATIN/SPANISH˚
CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL & BAR 10032 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa 813-406-4856
ICHIBAN JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI BAR 2786 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 813-978-8095. ichicantampa.com
CADDY’S PUB 20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores 727-595-3172. caddyspub.com NOMINATE your favorite restaurant concept in the city at TampaStyleMagazine.com STYLE ‘ MAGAZINE
SULPHUR SPRINGS SANDWICH SHOP 9000 N. Florida Ave., Tampa 813-932-3663. tampasandwichshop.com
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GONZO’S SANDWICH SHOP 1902 N. Himes Ave., Tampa 813-874-1350. gonzosandwichshop.com
SOHO SUSHI 3218 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-873-7646. sohosushi.com
WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP 3904 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa westtampasandwichshoprestaurant.com813-873-7104. ˚SEAFOOD˚ CADDY’S AT THE POINTE 801 Riverside Dr. E., Bradenton 941-708-3777. caddysatthepointe.com
CADDY’S ON THE BEACH 9000 W. Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island 727-360-4994. caddysotb.com
GRAPE LEAF EXPRESS 10117 E. Adamo Dr. #703, Tampa 813-628-4280. grapeleaftampa.com
TACOSON AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL 7521 N 56th St., Tampa tacosonmexicangrill.com813-989-2080.
CZAR IN THE RITZ 1503 East 7th Street, Tampa, FL 33605 www.czarnation.com813-247-2664
FLY BAR & RESTAURANT 1202 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602
BLUE MARTINI LOUNGE 2223 N. W. Shore Blvd., #B203, Tampa, FL 33607
TAMPA BAY COMEDY COCONUTS COMEDY CLUB 13910 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33635 www.coconutscomedyclubs.com727-741-8014
www.tampabaybrewingcompany.com813-247-1422
www.flybarandrestaurant.com813-275-5000
HYDE PARK CAFE 1806 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606 Upscalewww.thehydeparkcafe.com813-254-2233SoHobarscene
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TAMPA BAY BREWING COMPANY 1600 East 8th Avenue, Ybor City, Tampa, FL 33605
COMEDY CLUB IMPROV COMEDY CLUB & DINNER THEATER 1600 East 8th Ave., C-112, Tampa, FL 33605 www.improvtampa.com813-864-4000
JACKSON’S BISTRO 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 www.jacksonsbistro.com/nightlife813-277-0112
JOHN ROLFE LOUNGE 214 E Cass St., Tampa, FL 33602 www.johnrolfelounge.com813-200-6067
AJA CHANNELSIDE 290 South Meridian Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 www.ajanightclub.com813-223-5758
CLUB UNDERGROUND 802 East Whiting Street, Tampa, FL 33602 www.underground-live.com813-221-3582
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