Travel

Designing Adventure

Smart travelers are using boutique travel agents with worldwide connections to curate a travel experience like none other Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Heather Aycock Details matter. They shape the experience, elevate the ordinary, and often become the moments travelers remember long after they return home. In a world where travel has become increasingly automated, rushed, and transactional, more travelers are stepping away from DIY booking sites and seeking something far more...

Health + Wellness

A New Rhythm

Your Body Feels Off, Here’s What Can Help Article by Amanda Schulis | Photography by The Tox Tampa That constant puffiness, low energy, sluggish digestion. The heavy feeling that’s hard to pinpoint but impossible to ignore. For Kat Wade, owner of The Tox in South Tampa, these are patterns she sees every day, and often, they’re tied to how the body is (or isn’t) moving.  “The body responds to consistency and movement,” Wade explains. “When things slow down, you can start to feel it in...

Travel

A Staycation State of Mind

Sometimes the most memorable destinations are only a short drive away Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Hannah Hughes/Taylor Mayfield/Bethany Norman Sometimes the least explored place is right in our own backyard. While many travelers spend months planning elaborate vacations and faraway escapes, some of Florida’s most memorable destinations are only a short drive away. From luxury Airbnb’s and waterfront dining to charming coastal towns filled with personality, local staycations have...

Life + Culture

Exploring With Heart

Team Tampa Bay Missions travel to provide medical services Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Team Tampa Bay Missions They say you can’t pour from an empty cup. You can only work so long before you need to take time to recharge and fill your cup again. Most do that by unplugging and taking time to rest and relax. But there is another type of person who recharges through the act of giving to others. These people seek out ways to lift others up, and the joy they bring through their efforts...

Life + Culture

Lagoon Life

The next time you're looking for a beach day, head to the Lagoon Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by JoAnn Chang & MetroLagoons As the summer days get hotter, finding ways to cool off and connect as a family become more important. In Florida, we are blessed with a wealth of options. Beaches, springs and rivers surround us. In recent years, a new option has been added to that list – a day at a local lagoon! Lagoons are a recent trend, brought to the United States by Metro Development. The...

Health + Wellness

Taking a Closer Look

High Performers Are Looking Deeper at Brain and Body Health. Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Hannah Hughes Most people don’t realize how hard they’re working just to feel normal. From the outside, everything looks right. Responsibilities are handled, meetings are led, results are there. Life is moving forward as it should. But beneath that, there’s often a quieter reality, one that’s easy to ignore. Focus takes more effort than it used to. Energy doesn’t last the same way. Stress...

Life + Culture

Leadership & Legacy

These men are crafting Tampa with intention and care. Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Hannah Hughes TJ Fatinikun T-FAT’S Auto Spa & G.I.F.T.E.D Legacy Group TJ Fatinikun, founder of T-FAT’s Auto Spa and G.I.F.T.E.D Legacy Group, is redefining what it means to serve with intention. A former professional athlete with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his foundation in discipline now fuels a new standard in business and leadership. Rooted in excellence, his work goes beyond automotive care...

Fitness

Fired Up!

Men don’t need to lose their fire as they age. Article and Photography by JoAnn Chang It can sneak up on you. One day you’re full of energy, excited to tackle your day, enjoying workouts and making plans. Over time, the activities you used to love dwindle. Now you can’t make it through the day without an afternoon nap. You feel like a stranger in your own body. Many men just chalk it up to getting older – and age can certainly be a factor – but more often than not, there is a medical reason...

Auto + Marine

Clear Solutions

In Florida, storm season is inevitable. Your home’s protection depends on preparation. Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Red Sky Exteriors In Tampa Bay, storm season isn’t a matter of if, it’s when. Between heat, humidity, salt air, and hurricane exposure, homes here face a unique combination of conditions that constantly test their strength. And while storms often take the blame, the reality is something most homeowners don’t realize until it’s too late. “Storms expose weaknesses...

Health + Wellness

Healer at Heart

JoAna Werner, PA-C, is changing lives through the benefits of concierge medicine. Article by David Scheller Exceptional care, tailored to each patient's unique needs, provided whenever and wherever it's needed. This is the new soul of healthcare: LX Medical, whose concierge practice puts physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, and other health experts including Florida’s most reputable specialists at patients' immediate service. No jumping through hoops. No back and forth. No...