Health + Wellness

Prioritizing Wellness

You can’t pour from an empty cup. Local health and wellness experts share how to prioritize your health in 2026. Article by Amy Walters Heather Davis Renewal Day Spa For Heather Davis, the definition of self-care has expanded far beyond pampering. Today, it includes stress regulation, lymphatic support, sleep quality, inflammation control, and emotional recovery—critical components of preventive health. At Renewal Day Spa of Trinity, this shift is clear. Clients aren’t just booking...

Travel

Self Healing

Take a time-out from the madness to indulge. Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Naomi Wipert It happens every year like clockwork. As wonderful as the holidays are, the constant pull of events, parties and the extra time and effort to make them special take their toll. As the new year arrives, it comes with new focus—and often more tasks on your to-do list. It’s important to remember you can’t pour from an empty cup. To be your best at home and at work, you need to take time to recharge...

Food + Beverage

Fresh Flavors: Main Street Bakery

Experience the Restoring Property of Food. Article by SaucyQueen aka Michele Northrup | Photography by Naomi Wipert Self-care isn’t always rooted in grand retreats or indulgent luxury. More often, it lives in the small, soulful choices we make every day, in moments where we seek nourishment, comfort, and connection. In Tampa Bay, one woman has turned that philosophy into a delicious art form. Through every flaky pastry and lovingly seasoned creation, lifelong cook and bakery owner Reyna Giler...

Life + Culture

Making A Connection

Don't neglect the health and wellness of your business! Article by Michelle Numann | Photography by Magical Memories Photography Every business experiences seasons—periods of momentum, plateaus, and moments that require recalibration. According to the women behind The Connector, a fast-growing community resource in Pasco County, maintaining the health and wellness of your business requires one essential ingredient: connection.   What began as a simple idea between friends has evolved into a...

Local Services

The James P. Gills YMCA is Giving Gifts, Smiles and Hope This Holiday Season

This holiday season, the YMCA of the Suncoast is proud to continue one of its most meaningful traditions, hosting Giving Trees across its six branches to ensure that children and families in our community experience the joy, warmth and hope that this time of year brings.Each Giving Tree is filled with ornaments representing local children who could benefit from a little extra holiday support. With the help of generous individuals, families and community partners, we can ensure every child is...

Education

The Gift of Growth

The SMARTstart program is giving back to local entrepreneurs. Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Pasco EDC Strong businesses are the powerhouse of Pasco County. They provide the goods and services we need to live every day. Our locally grown businesses, though, are the heart of our community. With local roots, they support their neighbors in a special way. These local entrepreneurs have a secret weapon in starting and growing their businesses – the SMARTstart program. The SMARTstart...

Arts + Culture

Joyful & Triumphant

Professional dance isn’t for the weak. Dance has guided Adam Boreland’s life from his early days to his recent appearance on America’s Got Talent! Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Magical Memories Photography/Melinda Werner When dance is in your soul, the rewards are endless. For New Port Richey’s own Adam Boreland, professional dancer and rising star, dance has guided most of his life. Today, he shares his love of dance with others worldwide as an ambassador of the dancing world, as a...

Entertainment

Good Cheer

Holiday entertaining doesn't have to be daunting. Article by Michelle Numann | Photography by Naomi Wipert/Tina Weiler Imagery The holidays are a time for warmth, laughing, and spending time with loved ones, but they may also be stressful for people planning a holiday party. Between shopping, decorating, cooking, and cleaning, it’s easy for even the most seasoned host to feel a little overwhelmed. Event planner and entrepreneur Naomi Wipert, co-owner of P.S. You’re Invited – Event Planning &...

Life + Culture

Family Traditions

Nothing says family like the holidays! These holiday traditions inspire memories to last a lifetime. Article by Amy Walters | Photography by Magical Memories Photography Traditions. The cornerstone of family memories. The kind of core memories you hold on to forever. Traditions can be evoked by something as simple as a smell that reminds you of making pies the night before a holiday, or a game played every year at Christmas. We asked some of our local residents about their family holiday...

Health + Wellness

The Holidays are Hot

Spice things up for a new twist this season. Article by SaucyQueen aka Michele Northrup | Photography by Naomi Wipert The holidays don’t have to be bland! This year, turn up the heat with a flavorful twist that’ll have your guests talking long after the tinsel’s gone.  Gourmet gifts are always a hit—think artisan spice blends, small-batch sauces, or infused honeys for the foodies or grill masters on your list. A basket or stocking brimming with bold flavors is more than just delicious—it’s...