Life + Culture

Making Waves

October is a perfect time to explore Florida's Coast Article by Amy Walters Sometimes the best getaway doesn’t require a plane ticket and weeks of planning. Only a few hours from New Port Richey, New Smyrna Beach offers an Atlantic Coast escape filled with beach days, waterfront dining, abundant wildlife and the kind of laid-back charm that makes it easy to forget you’re only a few hours from home. While New Smyrna Beach is a great escape any time of year, this October, there’s an even better...

Travel

Passport to Flavor

Food is one of the most authentic ways to experience a destination. Article by JoAnn Chang Every great trip leaves you with unforgettable moments. The ones that linger longest often happen around a table. Whether it’s learning to make pasta from an Italian grandmother in a Sicilian kitchen, sharing tapas and Rioja in a tucked-away bar in Barcelona, or sipping wine overlooking a vineyard in Tuscany, food has a way of turning a destination into a story you can taste. For Craig Oberting, travel...

Food + Beverage

More Than a Meal

Harps of Trinity offers a true sense of community Article by Amy Walters | Photography by Magical Memories Photography When you walk into Harps of Trinity on any given day, chances are you’ll recognize someone. One table may be filled with friends chatting over cocktails, another with business colleagues networking over a meal, while tucked in the corner may be a couple enjoying a much-needed date night. That mix of people and occasions is exactly what owners Vince and Wendy LaMattina love...

Home Services

Clear Solutions

Your windows are more than your view to the world Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Magical Memories Photography By September, hurricane season tends to feel a lot more real for Florida homeowners. The checklists come out—plywood, sandbags, batteries, bottled water—but one important line of defense is often hiding in plain sight. Your windows are one of the most exposed parts of your home when conditions turn rough. They’re a critical barrier between your family and Florida’s harshest...