Travel

How to Capture Travel Memories: Journaling, Photos and Keepsakes

How to Capture Travel Memories: Journaling, Photos and KeepsakesTravel has a way of filling the senses with new places, flavors, faces, and feelings. Yet those experiences can fade quickly once the suitcase is unpacked and daily routines take over. For many travelers, the struggle is not in having a wonderful trip but in finding a simple, reliable system to record it. Photographs are the most obvious answer, but journaling, small mementos, and even digital tools all play a role in turning a good...

Travel

Ocean Cruises vs River Cruises - Why River Cruises Are the Next Step

If you have ever returned from an ocean cruise with a list of places you wished you could have explored more deeply, river cruises may be exactly what you are looking for. Ocean voyages are wonderful for crossing wide horizons and visiting far-flung ports, but river cruises work on a different principle. They take you into the heart of the destinations themselves. For travelers who have already enjoyed ocean cruising, a river cruise is a natural next step, a way to trade sea days for scenic...

Style + Beauty

Tampa Style Makers

Meet the designers bringing fresh looks and new focus to the Tampa Bay fashion scene Article by JoAnn Chang Amalia Bracho BRACHO+BOSCH For Amalia Bracho, CEO of BRACHO+BOSCH, merging art and fashion was something instilled in her at a young age. As a 15-year-old girl, her father, a renowned muralist, painted her plain white dress before a party. Her mother dried the paint with a hair dryer as he went. The result was a one-of-a-kind piece that inspires her work at BRACHO+BOSCH to this...

Life + Culture

Leading with Purpose

Local leaders are supporting the community in style Article by Amy Walters | Photography by Magical Memories Photography|Nikki Burke Every thriving community has people who step forward when they see a need. They don’t wait for someone else to make a difference, they become the difference. That’s the heart behind L.E.A.D., Leaders Empowering and Advancing Dreams, and their team. L.E.A.D. has united local business owners and community leaders around one mission, creating opportunities for...

Beauty

Making A Statement

Designing a home that tells your story Article by Janine Finch, GoldFinch Interior Styling | Photography by Kayla Farley Walk into almost any beautifully designed home and you'll probably notice a striking light fixture, a dramatic piece of art or an impressive piece of furniture. We often refer to these as statement pieces — the elements that immediately draw the eye and often become the focal point of a room. But I believe the best statement pieces do something far more important than...

Life + Culture

Courting Creativity

In a world full of challenges, creative and effective problem solvers make a big impact Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Gulf Coast OM When you’re young, every success and failure is a learning experience. In today’s structured world, finding opportunities for kids to challenge their minds and explore solutions can be hard to come by. Odyssey of the Mind, a creative problem-solving competition created to challenge youth from kindergarten to college, is providing that opportunity for...

Travel

Germany Land Tours vs River Cruises: Pros and Cons

Planning a trip to Germany often leads to a common question: should you book a land tour or a river cruise? Both options offer distinct experiences, and the right choice depends on your travel style, budget, and what you hope to see. Land tours provide flexibility to linger in cities and towns, while river cruises let you unpack once and travel scenic waterways. This article breaks down the pros and cons of each, using real examples from tour operators like Tauck, AmaWaterways and Viking River...

Travel

Alaska Wasn't What I Expected... And That's Why I Loved It

When people picture Alaska, they often imagine towering glaciers, whales breaching beside the ship, and snow-capped mountains stretching to the horizon.After spending time there myself, I can tell you those images are absolutely real.But what surprised me most wasn't what I expected to see—it was everything I didn't expect.The Water Isn't Caribbean BlueOne of the first things I noticed was the color of the water.Instead of the crystal-clear blue you might expect, much of the water near the...

Home Services

Prepping for Hurricane Season

Did you realize that we are already in the third month of hurricane season?  Most of us have not bought any hurricane supplies or food yet, and we certainly have not bought plywood for our windows and sandbags for our doors.  Anyone who lives in Florida knows that hurricanes can cause devastating impacts like storm surge flooding, severe wind destruction, and prolonged power outages. When Rotunda Homes is designing a new custom home, we review these potential complications with...

Education

Built for Belonging

Helping every generation live healthier, happier, and more connected lives Article by Amy Walters There are very few places left in our community where a toddler learning to swim, a teenager discovering independence, a parent pursuing wellness goals, and a grandparent staying active can all find themselves enjoying activities under the same roof. The James P. Gills YMCA in Trinity is one of these places. The YMCA is much more than a gym. The YMCA is a cornerstone of life for families and...