Life + Culture

Suit Up

Give a woman the right tools and she can move mountains Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Dress For Success Tampa Bay Sometimes all it takes is one moment to turn a corner towards a brighter future. This is especially true for women stuck in a situation with no support and without the tools to take that first step. That’s where organizations like Dress for Success Tampa Bay make a difference. Lisette Parsons, Executive Director of Dress for Success Tampa Bay, knows what standing at that...

Style + Beauty

Strategic Style

Style isn't just clothes - it’s the image you project Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Austin Taylor Every day, we make decisions before walking out the door. What to wear is one of them. While most people see clothing as fashion, it often communicates something much deeper. Long before a conversation begins, the way we present ourselves tells a story about who we are, how we see ourselves, and how we choose to move through the world. That’s why Tampa Luxury Transformation Stylist...

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...

Wellness

True Reflection

The mirror never lies—but it doesn’t tell the whole story Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by VIVIFY Plastic Surgery Over time, the reflection staring back at us changes. Aging, weight loss, pregnancy, and years of sun exposure can alter the face and body in ways that don’t reflect how we feel inside. For many people, it’s not about wanting to look like someone else—it’s about wanting their reflection to feel familiar again. That’s the conversation Dr. Dallas Buchanan has with patients...

Home + Design

Smart Meets Chic

How to style your space with smart home tech Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Integral Home Technology Creating a beautiful home has always been about thoughtful design. Every finish, furnishing, and architectural detail works together to create a space that reflects the people who live there. Yet, according to Melanie Niemerg, co-owner of Integral Home Technology, one of the most influential design elements in today’s luxury homes is often the one people rarely notice. “The biggest...

Home + Design

The Best Dressed Home

Bring both style and functionality to your home's exterior Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by ASC Aluminum Pergolux Aluminum Pergolas Elevate your outdoor living with a Pergolux aluminum pergola, the ultimate centerpiece for a best-dressed home. These premium structures blend Scandinavian design with endless customization, creating a luxurious, year-round outdoor oasis. Tropical Bahama Shutters Enhance curb appeal with tropical Bahama shutters, offering beautiful aesthetics...

Education

Playing Around

School readiness is important - but how you get there is equally important Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Suncoast Academy Walk into Suncoast Academy on any given day and you’ll find children building towers, creating imaginary worlds, exploring new ideas, and making discoveries that, at first glance, may look like simple play. But beneath the laughter and activity, something much bigger is happening. Children are learning how to think critically, solve problems, communicate with...

Life + Culture

Capturing Time

Life slips by in the blink of an eye Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Ana Laura Acosta Photography In the early days of parenthood, the days can feel long, but it all too quickly seems to pick up speed. You go from having a newborn to a toddler. The next thing you know they’re starting school, and before you can blink, it’s high school graduation day. We only get 18 years of childhood with our kids, and it’s all too easy for the memories of those days to fade unless you take action to...

Life + Culture

Moving Forward

Madi’s Movement guides young adults aging out of foster care Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Madi’s Movement/All Photos Considered Photography No child chooses foster care. Yet every year, hundreds of young people in Tampa Bay find themselves navigating a system they never asked to enter, carrying trauma they didn’t create and facing a future filled with uncertainty. While the statistics surrounding foster care are sobering, the story of Madi’s Movement begins not with numbers, but...

Life + Culture

Farm Fresh

The Shaggy Cow Lounge engages kids with an “udderly” fantastic farm animal experience Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Wild Artistry Photography/JoAnn Chang We are creatures of habit. Thriving on routine, it’s easy to settle into one as a family. For our children, it’s school, homework, maybe a sport or other extracurricular activity, then bed and back at it again the next day. While routines can be beneficial, we forget that we also lose something in that routine. Rewards often become...