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“It’s been non stop,” he says just a few days after showing his newest resort collection, Lamia’s Wrath. “I had one month to make this collection and most of it was done in the last two and a half weeks. The show definitely helped in that regard.”

Inspired by the Greek mythological figure of Lamia, a half woman, half serpent-temptress, Lamia’s Wrath unites strong structural elements with soft feminine colors. Geometric patterns and cutouts evoke a reptilian allusion and strategi-cally placed cutouts and high hem limes deliver subtle sex appeal. The fabric choices, raw silk and cotton, are breathable fabrics appropriate for the Florida heat.

“Lately I’ve been very inspired by literature,” Chmura explains. “It has to tell a story, it has to flow and it has to make sense to me. At the end of the day they’re clothes and you’re trying to send a message through them, but clothes are supposed to be worn.”

Chmura’s methodical approach to his designs is also evident in his workspace. An “organized mess with a system,” sequins, buttons and sewing machines are found all around what used to be the second bedroom of his home in Tampa. Racks of clothes have every look from his resort collection hanging neatly in the order they were presented, one after another next to the kitchen window.

Lined directly under them, a series of peep-toes. An improvised showroom from a designer who’s making it work.

In his living room, brightly colored handbags used for his runway show lean against a coffee table and directly across from them, comic figu-rines represent another facet of the soft-spoken 31-year-old, one he credits for his unique point of view.

“I’ve been drawing since [age] one and a half and at [age] ten, I got into comic books and thought I would be an illustrator,” he says. “I’m quiet by nature but comic books and sci-fi bring a juxtaposition with security and confidence that comes out in my designs.”

A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Chmura has designed over 10 collections, one of them shown at New York Fashion Week as a decoy for Project Runway’s finale. Since then he’s been invited to show again in New York in September, has mustered over a thousand fans on his Facebook page, had the VIP section for the Lamia’s Wrath show sell out in 20 minutes and will be attending Tampa Bay Fashion Week as a guest in the fall. At this rate, one thing is certain: Ben Chmura will not be out anytime soon.

Editor’s Note: Wishing Ben Chmura great success as he embarks on a new chapter in New York City.

Bringing Lamia’s Wrath to LifeStory by Natalia Galbetti ❧ Photography by BrianJamesGallery.com

As a certain supermodel is known for saying, in fashion one day you’re in…and the next day you’re out. Ben Chmura knows that phrase all too well but now he’s learning that when you’re out of Project Runway, things are just getting started.

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On the sand, water, or in a fabulous pair of sandals, perfectly polished feet are an absolute must for many women.

There’s something therapeutic and soothing about the process, and the result gives you an instant boost of confidence. It’s no wonder then that people have been getting pedicures for approximately five thousand years.

The history of the pedicure dates back to ancient Egypt, evident by a pharaoh’s tomb carved to depict the king receiving a foot massage and treatment by his servants. Concerned with looks and beauty, women had pedicures as part of their cosmetic rituals and even colored their toenails with a reddish-brown stain derived from henna. Queen Nefertiti, the wife of the king Akhenaton, favored ruby red while Cleopatra preferred crimson for her toes. For those who weren’t royalty, only pale hues were allowed.

In Asian and Indian cultures, beauty was not the reason behind pedicures, but rather the health of the feet. Foot massages and reflexology were meant to enhance people’s well being, which explains the

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root of the word pedicure: the Latin word for foot, “pes,” and cure, “cura.”

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the pedicure became popular among the royals in Europe, unit-ing the maintenance and massages from the East with the cosmetic finish of the ancient world. Kings and queens would get footbaths and treat-ments from their servants and finish them off with shiny polish powders and creams. In Paris during the 1920s and 1930s, the French pedicure quickly became a trend replacing the metallic look for a more natural, cleaner appearance.

Today the pedicure has become a staple at beauty salons and spas. From the lavish paraffin treatments that soak the feet in wax for deep moisturizing to the eccentric use of fish for removing dead skin to the simple trim, shape and color session, the pedicure has evolved a great deal from its origins, and options are nearly limitless when it comes to choosing a polish color. In modern times, you don’t have to be a queen to treat yourself to a pamper-ing pedicure, but these marvelous spa services are bound to make you feel like one.

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On a hot summer day, there’s nothing more satisfying than looking over a book while sun tanning to see ten beautiful toes, trimmed, painted and cared for as a result of a relaxing pedicure.

Day Dreams Day Spa & Bath Shop, Brandon & LakelandCAVIAR PEDICURE — The 65 minute-long treatment com-bines the anti-aging ingredients of caviar, collagen, retinol and repairing vitamins to smooth and rejuvenate the feet. ($70)www.daydreamsdayspa.com

Indaba Spa at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, Palm HarborCOCO LUSCIOUS PEDICURE — A warm coconut milk bath followed by a refining coconut scrub removes roughness, and a massage with rich tropical butter takes your senses to a blissful Island Paradise. Nail, cuticle care and polish follow to give your toes a sandal-ready look. ($58)ICE CRÈME SOCIAL PEDICURE — This treatment combines the pampering of a pedicure with the decadence of a dessert. First, enjoy a creamy hydrating soak with the ME Bath Ice Crème of your choice, then an exfoliating, creamy shower scrub and a delectable wrap in flavors such as chocolate, caramel and marshmallow. Then relax with a soothing massage with body icing, nail and cuticle care and polish. To top it off, you’ll enjoy an ice cream cone during the service. ($58)www.innisbrookgolfresort.com/index.cfm/indaba-spa/

Pia Esthetics, South Tampa & WestchasePEDICURE BAR — A truly customized pedi, this treatment allows you to pick your own hour-long aromatherapy from Exotic Mango, Lime Zest, Pomegranate Lime, Mandarin Orange or Vanilla Wild Plum. ($45)www.piaspa.com

Somers Salon & Spa, ClearwaterSOMERS SIGNATURE PEDICURE˜— This nourishing hour-long anti-aging treatment includes a vitamin repair exfoliation and relaxing foot massage. Feet are dipped in a warm paraffin wax treatment that deeply nourishes skin, nails are trimmed and shaped, cuticles are groomed and polishing finishes it all off. ($63)www.somerssalonandspa.com/

Spa Oceana at the Don Cesar, St. Pete BeachFLORAL BLOSSOM PEDICURE — The Bain De Petals Effervescent Aromatic Crystals treatment consists of a gentle floral exfoliation and gel mask flecked with flower petals, which revitalizes the skin when applied under a warm paraffin dip to seal in moisture. ($85)www.loewshotels.com/content/en/hotels/st-pete-beach-resort/spa-

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Standing up to summer hairStory by Sandra Chandler ❧ Photography by SusanJeffersPhotography.com

Let’s face it: If you’re lucky enough to reside in Florida, you live in paradise. People come from all over the world to bask for a few days in this wonderful place

that we call home. But paradise comes with its price. Sun damage to the skin is widely known, but what about the hair?

Hair, skin and nails are all made up of the same thing: keratin. Our beautiful summer sun and warm temperatures cause the same harm to hair as to skin. Intense tropical sun fades natural and enhanced hair color, depletes nutrients, and leaves that “hay stack” effect that most of us avoid.

Repeated dousing in swimming pools and even natural salt water fill the damaged and depleted hair with artificial chemicals (chlorine) making it dull and impossible to work with. The combination of salt water dried into the hair and the heat of the sun causes a chemical reaction similar to chlorine. And I have not even mentioned humidity.

Florida summer and humidity—can’t have one without the other. What to do? Intuitively, we think, “my hair is dry, it must need moisture.” So we purchase conditioners that are labeled as moisturizers. Not helping, hair’s still dry, must not be a good product, let’s try another and so the circle goes. The “no fair” aspect to this story is that over moistur-ized hair appears to be extremely dry! Florida’s humidity moisturizes hair just as it does skin. The best advice is to read product labels. Stay away from conditioners that claim to be great moisturizers. Look for those that recondition the hair, usually specified for colored or chemically treated hair. I advise my clients to stick with a good shampoo and normalizing conditioner for everyday use. Make sure styling products contain UV and thermal protectants.

Deep conditioning every two to four weeks is the best solution for summer “hay stacks.” The hair needs keratin,

amino acids, proteins and essential oils. Hairstylists have the “good stuff” so be sure to make regular appointments to keep your hair strong and beautiful throughout the summer.

No discussion about summer hair would be complete without mentioning highlights. Just as we tend to wear lighter and brighter colors in our fashions, I usually suggest that my clients brighten their hair color a bit as we head into summer. Current color trends no longer show the extreme panels and stripes of contrast that we saw a few years ago. Hair color should still show dimension, but the preferred tones are more complementary and subtle. Ask your stylist for his or her recommendation. They will be able to give you advice about which shades most complement your skin tone and eye color. You may decide to go one or two levels lighter with your overall color. A few well-placed foils on top and around the face can brighten your look without drastically changing the overall effect too much. If you’re adventurous and ready to embrace summer with both arms, you may want to jump in the deep end and go all over blonde or choose a blonde on blonde effect. White (platinum) blonde is trendy and extreme, perhaps not for everyone, but certainly worth considering.

Have a great summer, don’t forget the sunscreen, be brave and have fun with your hair!

Sandra is a native Floridian who has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1981. A hairdresser since 1980, she represented Nexxus as a platform/stage artist and educator for 8 years. She is an interna-tionally published updo artist. Although known for her dress work, Sandra is certified as an educator in two different lines of hair color and specializes as a colorist. Sandra is currently located in Dunedin at Stylistics Salon.

For centuries, muds and ionized algae have been known for their healing and beauty properties. They detoxify and replenish the skin with minerals and nutrients. This is the

perfect time of the year to detoxify, re-mineralize, hydrate and nourish your body, and get it ready for the beach.

While these treatments are relaxing and are used today more for a luxurious experience, it has been proven that they can also treat health problems such as arthritis, muscle fatigue, nervous diseases, painful joint diseases, kidney diseases and urinary system problems, although the most well-known benefit is the one that they have on the skin.

VOLCANIC MUD Volcanic mud contains sulfur, chloride, fluoride and other natural

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Ionized algae has different combinations of chlorophyll molecules and comprise various proportions of proteins, carbohydrates, fats and

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IONIZED ALGAE WRAPS Ionized algae wraps promote hormonal and metabolic balance, as well as

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ing an Ionized Algae wrap.Clays, muds and algae are harvested in specific areas, mainly Europe and Northern Africa.

Muds are usually collected from geological areas formed by a series of volcanic eruptions and are rich in calcium, magnesium and clay minerals. Marine algae comes from the deep sea, free

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physicians before receiving any body wraps.There are three basic components to a body wrap:

a – Exfoliateb - Detoxifyc - Hydrate & NourishSome clays and algae masks can be used on

the face to absorb oils and impurities, and soothe inflammation on acne prone skin. You can ask your Esthetician to mix the appropriate essential oils or even to add a few drops of salicylic acid into your mask to help remove keratinized skin.

Mother Nature is both the inspiration and the source for relaxing, healing and detoxifying treat-ments. Let us return the gift of respect by being environmentally conscious, by taking every precau-tion to stop any form of pollution, and by teaching our children to do the same.

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Story by Carol Cortright ❧ Photography by David Monroe, www.damimagist.com

Otherworldly yet familiar, the spiky

petals gleam like glass. The depth of sensuous

color and texture draws you in. You want to touch them, slide your fingers over

the smooth surface, feel the curves, the coolness.

These giant blooms tran-scend garden variety adorn-

ment, summoning a magical rain forest with a splash of opu-

lent hues radiating a shine beyond shimmering dew.

Usually, when the lovely tropi-cal coconut palm, the queen palm,

and the Christmas palm have gone to seed, the remnants of their frui-

tion fall to the ground or are removed and discarded.This is where Maria Saraceno intervenes.

Her voice resonates with passion: “I love the dual nature of the pods. When they first come

up, they’re tubular, masculine…then they burst open, feminine, filling both functions.”

Maria uses her artistic talent to preserve

and give new life to these “reproductive vessels” which otherwise would be tossed aside.

“Artists have been inspired by nature for years,” she says, explaining her penchant for repurposing the exquisite forms she discovers all around her.

One installation, draped over a sconce at the Florida Craftsmen Gallery, glows from within. Pods fan out like dragonfly wings and capture a fading sunset, orange and red bleeding into a violet sky. Some of the edges curl slightly and show a green flash peeking from the underside.

While the larger-than-life petals spiral and spring off the wall hangings, her stand-up arrangements mimic sensual dances, sporting titles like “Waltz” and “Tango.” Each pod in the seductively twist-ing cluster gracefully tapers to a fine point. Some are embellished with the additional texture of hundreds of tiny seed beads.

The pieces are useful too, as Maria points out the individual pods. Brilliant in color, some adorned with sprays of beads and bejeweled buttons, they lend a slice of table-top whimsy while holding lemons or other edibles within their fluted bodies.

Also on display at Florida Craftsmen are her “Birds of a Flock.” The clear boxes containing small handcrafted fabric birds represent the theme of subtle entrapment.

“There’s nothing more beautiful than what is in nature.” ~ artist Maria Saraceno

Maria in Wonderland

Maria explores social concepts through art, chan-neling her wonder and curiosity into acrylic, resin and other materials. Her skillful techniques result in things of pure beauty.

Maria’s work can be seen at www.mariasaraceno.com. Florida Craftsmen Gallery, 501 Central

Avenue, St Petersburg FL www.flori-dacraftsmen.net. Nuance Gallery, 804 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa FL: www.nuance-galleries.com

As you walk past Florida Craftsmen Gallery in downtown St. Petersburg, the large wood and metal sculpture in the window grabs your attention.

The carved glass vessel piques your interest and as you walk through the doors, your senses come alive. With over 2,000 square feet of hand-crafted clay, glass, wood, fiber, paper, jewelry and more created by Florida artists, the retail gallery is a delight. There is always a wonder-

ful selection of fine crafts year round, but the galleries are overflowing during the Holiday season in November and December when Florida Craftsmen members bring their artwork for the Holiday sale. Walking through the store, you then discover the exhibition on display—large art quilts, a fiber installation, handcrafted furniture, glass chandeliers—it’s always changing and the quality is amazing.

Florida Craftsmen is Florida’s only non-profit organization representing the state’s fine craft art-ists. Organized in 1952, it moved to its current location at 501 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg in 2002. Recognizable by its bright red awnings, this site is also home to ArtLofts, a collection of artists’ studios upstairs where visitors are always welcome, particularly during the 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk evenings.

Mark the weekend of November 20 and 21 on your calendar this year as Florida Craftsmen brings CraftArt to the streets outside the gallery. CraftArt is a weekend fine craft festival featuring over 130 artists from around the country. Visitors will not only experience the artwork but can also participate in hands-on activities and demonstrations, great food and the glorious Florida weather. Florida Craftsmen is proud to announce that this year’s juror is John Cram, owner of four galleries in Asheville, North Carolina. Mr. Cram is often credited with Asheville’s cultural renaissance in the 80’s and is an arts entrepreneur in the city today.

St. Petersburg was recently voted as the top mid-size arts destination by American Style Magazine and Florida Craftsmen is one of the area’s many cultural gems. Encouraging its visitors to “Buy Florida, By Florida,” Florida Craftsmen continues a tradition of promoting fine craft artists and delighting residents and visitors to St. Petersburg with quality hand-crafted artwork.

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HABITAT

A Seaside State of MindStory by Carol Cortright ❧ Photographs courtesy of Studio M Interior Design

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With a tug as strong as an outbound tide, Redington Beach’s Vizcaya charms the senses, from strong salty breezes wafting across deep, shaded terraces to the calming vision of its beachfront locale.

Overlooking golden sands and sparkling Gulf, Joel Cantor’s family getaway on the second floor of the eight-unit condo built by his development company, Cantor Partners, cap-tivates all who cross the threshold.

Tampa interior designer Michelle Jennings Weibe of Studio M worked side-by-side with Cantor throughout the building process, from concept to reality. She assembled the standard finish and fixture options and completely decked out two of the units from top to bottom.

One of those belongs to the builder himself.“Michelle has designed over a dozen properties for [the company] and we love them all,” says Joel

Cantor. “She listens very carefully and generates a concept that exceeds the client’s dreams.”Joel, wife Shannon and their four boisterous boys wanted a retreat that would “transport our family

from our hectic daily lives to the realm of a dream vacation home....light colors and textures creating a modern touch that is warm, coupled with not taking ourselves too seriously.”

Michelle translated that into: “Let’s give this a fresh NYC vibe. Clean colors with some South Beach influence. A little deco in the lines and shapes. I looked out the terrace and was inspired by the view—cool greens, blues, beiges. I actually drove around with a bag of sea glass to make sure the colors matched.” From social gatherings to business entertaining, the Cantors’ condo makes quite an impression on its guests. “Everyone loves the kitchen,” says Michelle of this masterpiece surrounded by pixilated ocean: tiny glass tiles in cobalt and aquamarine wrap around the bar and backsplash.

A magnificent island of blue bahia granite anchors the room. Waves of alternately warm and cool maple and stainless slab door cabinets contain all manner of kitchen gadgetry.

“We had fun with the appliances,” says Michelle. “It’s like an appliance showroom. Double ovens,

warming oven, wine cooler, huge Sub-Zero fridge. We spent a lot of time on the kitchen making it functional and beautiful.”

The master bedroom boasts the sensuous feel of big-city luxury with a plush, icy blue upholstered headboard and a wall of blue suede.

When she designed the place just a few years ago, many of the materials Michelle used were cutting edge, like the stunning guest bathroom counter made of thick, lagoon-blue Avonite. “This stuff is pretty hot now,” Michelle notes.

The condo showcases plenty of unique Bay area treasures and talent as well.“We included quite a few pieces of local artwork,” Michelle says. “And the kitchen cabinets were

done by Old World Cabinetry. Cutting Edge Granite did the countertops.” As for exceeding client’s expectations—“Joel wanted it totally custom,” she reiterates—Michelle

even designed some of the furniture herself.From her vision emerged the breakfast nook table and the living-room media cabinet, called

into being by artisans at the South Shore Gallery in Apollo Beach.To complement the sleek surfaces, Michelle chose a grasscloth-look woven silk wall covering

as an accent. “We didn’t want to just paint the walls. We needed something to offset all the glass and stainless. In addition to texture, the silk adds a bit of shimmer,” she says.

If the Cantors’ Vizcaya condo had its own soundtrack, what would it be? “Nice mellow jazz with waves in the background,” Michelle suggests.

“I like how I feel as soon as I walk in. It’s very soothing. Very relaxing. I turn into a noodle when we’re out here,” she says of her family’s past visits. “The weight of the world is lifted off your shoulders—but at the same time, it’s very elegant, very chic.”

Similarly, Joel shares a favorite feature for his family: “We enjoy leaving the huge sliding doors open, falling asleep listening to the waves and birds. When someplace feels right, you instinctively know it.”

Michelle describes life at Vizcaya: “You wear a swim suit and cover-up from the minute you wake up and that’s it.”

Guess what?

A certain Tampa interior designer just made a splash on HGTV’s radar.

“They came across my Web site and really liked my work,” explains Studio M’s Michelle Jennings Weibe.

After on-camera auditions and meetings with HGTV’s Head of Program Development, Michelle’s found herself on their “short list” of potential designer appearances for a new show.

“I enjoyed learning about the television indus-try and it was a very productive trip,” she says of a recent NYC jaunt. No commitments yet, but “apparently, I’ve passed the test to stay in their databank.”

Fabulous, Michelle! VERTICAL is rooting for you!

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Imagine the hit theme song (as sung by Susan

Boyle) from the sum-mer blockbuster, Deep Water Horizon. Kevin Costner will star; James Cameron will direct; full-scale surface and underwater sets will be constructed and prin-cipal photography will take place off the coast of New Zealand. You’ll marvel at the realistic

cgi renderings of oil-drenched pelicans and beached dolphins with bubbling crude oozing from their blowholes. Ee-vil corporate vil-lains with British accents and a soaring score by James Horner will tell the story of greed, love and betrayal in the age of corporate sovereignty set against the worst man-made environmental disaster

in US history—and it’s all in 3D! The elevator pitch for such a film, if it weren’t so utterly absurd; so utterly hor-rific; so utterly true, is likely to be circulating among Hollywood executives just like the millions of gallons of crude that are circulat-ing in the gulf at this very moment.

The uncertainty for what lies ahead and

the dread for what lies beneath is not something that we at VERTICAL can con-sciously ignore. Our mission is to celebrate all that is precious and sublime in Tampa Bay and preservation of the environment is intrin-sic to the fulfillment of that mission. We are reminded by this trag-edy that the gulf is our goodwill ambassador.

To sustain our way of life, the gulf must be sustained. Though, not just for the sake of our leisure and business, but for the sake of the gulf itself—and its is-ness.

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When the temperature soars and the humidity threatens to overwhelm, nothing is quite as delightfully chilling and enjoyable as ice cream. The first taste tantalizes and tingles, slightly numbing the tongue. Eat a cone of your favorite flavor too quickly and you might get brain freeze; eat it too slowly on a hot day and it will melt, sticky on the fingers.

Whether you prefer ice cream or frozen custard, gelato, Italian ice, snow cones, shakes, floats, banana splits, sundaes, frozen yogurt or smoothies, one thing is certain. Few people can resist the temptation of their favorite frozen concoction.

When the mood strikes to indulge in a rich, smooth, tasty treat this summer, skip the more widely known chains. Here’s a selection of some cool Tampa Bay spots to visit for a delicious dessert, one that will definitely help you beat the heat.

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TANYA & MATT’S ICE CREAMIEST, TAMPA — This is more than an ice cream shop—it’s

a place to hang out. There’s always something happening at this fun, slightly bohemian venue that offers

live local bands seven days a week, a giant talking oak tree and a mind-boggling assortment of flavors,

from Coca Cola Ice to chocolate black raspberry and Jack Daniel’s Chip. If that’s not enough, you’ll

also find owner Matt Walsh out front entertaining the crowd as he carves blocks of ice and transforms

them into angels, cartoon characters and animals (plus liquor luges for off-site adult catered parties).

What makes their ice cream different? “It’s made with love,” jokes Matt. He and his wife Tanya have

been churning out homemade ice cream at the Colonial Promenade location since 1991. Now they’re

opening a second shop in Westchase this summer. www.icecreamiest.com

BIG OLAF ICE CREAM SHOP, ANNA MARIA ISLAND — A quintessential Florida

vacation ice cream place, Big Olaf ’s is located right across the street from one of the most spectacular

beaches on the Gulf Coast, beautiful Bradenton Beach in Anna Maria Island. Stroll the beach, take in

the sunset and make your nightcap a scoop of your favorite ice cream. With 32 flavors, it’s hard to make

a selection. How about Kahlua Crunch for something different or lemon/lime Italian ice for a cool,

refreshing, slightly tangy taste? The secret to the ice cream is in the high butterfat content (14 percent),

which makes it especially rich and creamy (who cares about calories!). Plus, it’s made locally. The Big

Olaf Creamery has been making ice cream for 25 years, right in Sarasota’s Amish community of Pinecraft.

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FRITZEE FREEZE, DUNEDIN — If you’re new in town and looking for a cool landmark

treasure to experience, this long-time Dunedin favorite is it. Stop by for an all-American menu of burg-

ers, hot dogs, Philly cheese steak, gyros and cheese fries, topped off with an ice cream sundae or cone.

A self-described “old-school diner” Fritzee Freeze looks like a set right out of the TV sitcom Happy

Days. Give yourself permission to splurge this summer on an old-fashioned banana split, complete with

cherry on top. There are over 16 flavors of hard serve and 24 flavors of soft serve to indulge your sweet

tooth, from traditional classics like chocolate, vanilla and strawberry to the more exotic Tutti Frutti or

apricot. 727-736-3008.

BEACH SNOBALLS, TREASURE ISLAND — Imagine a cone brimming with freshly made

finely shaved ice, doused with one or more of the 55 dazzling flavors that Beach Snoballs’s owners James

and Kimberly Boswell concoct, some based on their childhood in New Orleans where snowballs are a

popular staple in the summer. In fact, James is a second-generation snoball chef—he learned the trade

from his mother, who had her own popular stand in the Big Easy. This is not the icy, crunchy snow

cone I remember from my childhood up north, but a lighter, fluffy version like new fallen snow. Stop

by on your way home after a long, hot day at the Treasure Island beach and wrap your mind around

flavors like Tangerine Dream, Pink Flamingo, Polar Punch or Frog in a Blender. www.beachsno.com

PARKESDALE FARMS, PLANT CITY — Strawberries are king in Plant City, and there’s

nothing better than strawberries from Parkesdale Farm Market, the largest strawberry and citrus market

in Florida. You can only get their famous strawberry shortcake during season, which runs January to

April, but you can enjoy thick, creamy, satisfying strawberry milkshakes and homemade strawberry ice

cream year-round at this family-run business with adjacent farm. It’s so peaceful and charming to sit at

the rustic picnic tables inside the shade-filled greenhouse, where tropical flowers and plants are for sale.

When you’re done, purchase strawberry trinkets and jam at the gift shop or select farm-grown produce

and citrus to take home. www.parkesdale.com

CONEY ISLAND SANDWICH SHOP, DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG — It’s

easy to drive right by and miss this iconic little hot dog eatery in the line-up of storefronts on this

busy street in downtown St. Pete. Inside, the atmosphere is a time warp back to the 1950s—maybe

earlier, with the Formica countertops and comfortable, old booths. The lunch menu is simple: hot

dogs, chili dogs, hot dogs with onions. Ketchup costs extra, as the owner is a hot dog purist, so only

mustard is sanctioned. Wash everything down with a chocolate milkshake. They’re big and the real

thing, handmade with milk, chocolate and vanilla ice cream while you watch, mixed up behind the

counter using a big old green Hamilton Beach blender, the kind your grandmother might have

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SUNNIBUNNI, SARASOTA AND SOUTH TAMPA — With frozen yogurt from

SunniBunni it’s possible to feel like you’re doing something healthy for yourself while enjoying a

decadent frozen treat. That’s because the company uses live and active yogurt cultures which offer

probiotic benefits for your digestion. It also won’t make you tip the scales since frozen yogurt is

nonfat and has just 90 calories per serving—that is until you pile on the toppings. Choose from an

assortment of toppings like granola, Captain Crunch cereal and coconut, or organic and seasonal fruit

like strawberries, mangos, blackberries, kiwi and pineapple. The frozen yogurt comes in two flavors:

original and green tea, which has a slightly tangy taste. The smoothies are also popular and you can

add a scoop of protein powder for an extra health boost. www.sunnibunni.com

STRACHAN’S HOME ICE CREAM, DUNEDIN AND PALM HARBOR — If you

like the appeal of old-fashioned ice cream parlors, you’ll love Strachan’s. Leave any thought about calories

behind when you walk through the door. This family-owned business specializes in rich, mouth-watering

milk shakes, decadent sundaes, ice cream sodas, root beer floats, fresh fruit smoothies and more. Try the

Strachan’s Split—a banana split with frozen custard crowned with strawberry, pineapple and chocolate

toppings. Or take home an ice cream cake made with a thick layer of brownies on the bottom, then ice

cream blended with Snickers, topped off with caramel and hot fudge sauce. WOW. Strachan’s even offers

Ice Cream School, a unique three-day workshop where you learn everything you need to know from

the pros about how to open up your own shop. www.strachansdesserts.com

MAZZARO ITALIAN MARKET, ST. PETERSBURG — It’s a feast for the senses

when you walk through the door of this authentic Italian market that is always overflowing with

people, no matter what time or day of the week. Keep reminding yourself that you’ve come for the

delicious, creamy gelato as you wind your way through the market, tempted every few feet by the

specialty cheese room; the deli with homemade pastas, antipastos and sandwiches; the wine cellar;

barrels of olives; and the coffee beans from around the world. Located adjacent to the bakery, the

gelato is worth every bite. It’s smooth, flavorful, cold and lighter than ice cream because the butterfat

content is lower. The flavors you’ll find here are every bit as exotic as the rest of the market. There’s

zabaione, Italian custard made with eggs and sugar; along with hazelnut, fig, mixed berries, lemon,

praline, vanilla bean, heath chocolate bar, spumoni, toasted almond and voglia stracciatelli, a vanilla base

blended with shredded chocolate. An afternoon spent at Mazzaro’s is like a mini-vacation to the old

country. On Saturdays you can enjoy live entertainment on the patio. www.mazzarosmarket.com

Ripe and Raw

Ripe and RawHaving just reveled in the profusion of spring berries, we now

enter the botanical bliss offered by summer fruits and the tender recollections they evoke.

Who is not transported to a happy family picnic or balmy night outing with your first love when you smell the alluring aroma of a sun-warmed peach, or bite into the juicy, sweet-yet-sour bouquet of a plum? Each summer we revisit the garden of earthly delights and celebrate warmth and sunny days. Memories resurface of tracing rivulets of ice cold water-melon juice running down a loved one’s chin or seeing the telltale stains of sweet cherry nectar on lips and fingertips.

Local farmers’ markets, fruit stands and perhaps our own gardens offer a veritable feast of nutrition and nurturing, yet how often do we stop to appreciate and luxuriate in the full sensory blast of nature’s perfect foods? As a raw foodist, a high percentage of my daily nutrition comes from fruits and vegetables, power-packed with phyto-chemicals that charge my cells and fill my mind, body and spirit with confidence, exuberance and vitality.

Experience summer in its fullest potential by making fruit and leafy green smoothies your first meal of the day. Leafy greens are laden with minerals and proteins and blend magnificently with sweet and acidic fruits, creating a flavor (and nutritional) sensation. Try some of my favorite recipes featured here, or check out this guide to making the ultimate green smoothie:

Put your leafy greens in the blender first, close to the blades (spinach, watercress, parsley, any lettuce other than iceberg, dandelion, kale and collard greens, to name a few) and add your favorite fruits. The ratio is 40 percent greens to 60 percent fruit. Add about two inches of water and some ice on top and blend well. If you need to sweeten, use stevia, raw agave, honey or dates.

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✵ ½ Bunch green chard

✵ Handful of spearmint leaves

✵ 1 cup cantaloupe, honeydew OR watermelon chunks

✵ ½ Cup pineapple

✵ ½ Cup frozen or fresh peach slice

✵ 1 Apple

✵ Filtered water

✵ Ice (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

✵ Place washed greens and mint first in blender or Vitamix.

✵ Cut apple, discarding the seeds.

✵ Add the rest of the ingredients.

✵ Add about 2 inches of water. If you like it cold, add some ice.

✵ Blend until smooth.

RASPBERRY RAZZLE DAZZLEINGREDIENTS:

✵ ½ Bunch of swiss chard

✵ 1 Apple

✵ ¾ Cup fresh or frozen raspberries

✵ 1 Banana

✵ ½ Cup fresh or frozen strawberries

✵ Filtered water

✵ Ice (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

✵ Place washed greens first in blender or Vitamix.

✵ Cut apple, discarding the seeds.

✵ Add the rest of the ingredients.

✵ Add about 2 inches of water. If you like it cold, add some ice.

✵ Blend until smooth and add sweetener, if needed.

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In one hour, which is how long it takes to get to Anna Maria Island by car from Tampa, we cross water eight times. Eight times! And one of those times is a breezy excursion over the soaring Sunshine Skyway. Flanked by a squadron of pelicans and with a stellar display of islands spread out before us, we inch closer to our destination.

At once it seems you have arrived in a different place in time. The slow pace beckons you to slip into serenity and leave your cares behind. What’s missing is high-rise hotels, car horns, traffic jams, billboards and other ugly distractions reminding us of the grind. Instead

you’ll find warm, island hospitality and a charming choice of sleepy retreats from cozy cottages to stilt homes. Sensory overload is replaced by sensory seduction. The sights, the sounds, the flavor and fragrance surround you. Suddenly, you get the feeling you can stay here forever. But no matter how long you visit, this trip is packed with the stuff inspiration is made of, and you can get here whenever you want—in one hour.

Pull up a front row seat to your definition of bliss. Get in on the action with water sports. Or not. Play beach volleyball. Or not. Rock out to your iPod. Shop ’til you drop. Curl up with a good book. Catch a sunset. Dangle a fishing line in the water. Watch the world go by.

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Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach comprise Anna Maria Island, which is eas-ily traversed via the free trolley. Linger on island time at beachfront bars and eateries or poised above the clear turquoise water on your choice of piers. Leave the driving up to someone with a care in the world.

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In one hour, you can transport mind, body and soul. Getting there is easy as 1-2-3. Step 1: Hop in the car. Step 2: Set the GPS. Step 3: Accelerate. When you emerge from Anna Maria Island’s cocoon of tranquility, you will once again be ready to take on the world.

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The memoir Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert did more than chronicle the year in the life of its author; it took millions of readers along for the ride to Italy, India, and Indonesia.

In other words, we were all treated to a reliable form of low budget travel. Accessibility and portability in reading materials has relegated the term “armchair traveler” to the last century, but the concept of losing one’s

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first few paragraphs or pages. The backdrop for the action, or the setting, helps drive the plot, affects character development and can often be seen as a character itself. Think of any story set in New York City and your experience with the location will begin to fill in the blanks immediately. If the locale is one you’ve never been in, your imagination will take the words from the page and start constructing it for you. Stories transport readers to another place and time, providing a respite from the situations that try to beckon them back. The setting helps set the tone for the book and allows the author some

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Transport Sitting StillStory by Casey Brook McPhee

foreshadowing techniques that propel the story forward.

Just as “the tipsy house” described in the first chapter of Arthur Golden’s Memoirs of a Geisha places us in a Japanese fishing village, author James Michener guides us to distant lands in Tales of the South Pacific and Caribbean and Alaska. Period pieces whisk us away to days gone by while science fic-tion catapults us to other worlds.

As readers, we are drawn to stories that appeal to our senses. One of my favorite settings is the beach and I will at least flip through a book that prominently displays sand and water on its cover. In Cathleen Schine’s latest novel, The Three Weissmanns of Westport, 75-year-old Betty Weissmann is aban-doned by her wealthy husband of 48 years for another woman. Betty must leave her fabulous Madison Avenue apartment for a ramshackle beach cottage in Westport that she will share with her mature daughters, both of whom are facing their own crises. The spare, ever changing beach envi-ronment sets the tone for a story about renewal and loss of excess. Ultimately, the characters travel from New York City to Westport, to Palm Springs and back with each stop in the story allowing them to grow and propel this Austen-inspired plot forward.

This book held my attention and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I can admit that I missed the characters and the cozy beach cottage when I closed the

covers for the last time. Even so, the search for intellectual escapism and the plethora of books available have made me a little jaded about these short-term relationships. Some characters stay with me forever, others names may fade from my memory quickly. Places stick with me though and very often inspire me. After reading this seaside story, I will hanker for dinner at my favorite old restaurant on the beach, leaf through the pictures of my son making sand castles, and haphazardly prop up a few gathered seashells on the mantel. I look forward to facing the page once again and starting a new trip.

Casey Brook McPhee is an avid reader who has worked in libraries for twenty years. She is torn between her love for the scent and tactile pleasure of books and the instant gratification the Amazon Kindle provides.

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July 16ART AFTER DARKThird Fridays at the Tampa Museum of Art are reserved for Art After Dark, a celebration of art, music and entertainment. On July 16, the theme will be “Beyond the Ramp,” a salute to the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Come see work by local artists with disabilities and the nationally recognized “Disabilities Mural” from California, an evolving piece of contemporary art with a powerful message. Then create your own art to be added to the mural. Proceeds go to the MacDonald Training Center, Inc. It all happens from 8 to 11pm; general admission is $10, free for members. Visit www.tampamuseum.org/

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July 17MARGARITA FESTBeat the summer heat and sport tropical attire for the Krewe of Pandora’s 10th annual Margarita Fest, set for 7pm to midnight at the Wyndham Hotel in Tampa. Buffet dinner, dancing to live music, a silent and live auction, and a free-flowing margarita fountain are all part of the fun. Proceeds go to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay; tickets are $75 in advance, $100 at the door. Call 813.503.2054 or visit www.

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July 23CHRISTMAS IN JULY SILENT AUCTIONIt’s never too early to start your holiday gift shopping, which is a great reason to attend the Christmas in July Silent Auction and Taste of Tampa Bay from 6 to 9pm on July 23 at Baby Bungalow, 3106 W. Azeele Street, Tampa. This benefit for the Child Abuse Council features hors d’ouevres, wine and a silent auction filled with gift ideas for all your friends and family. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door. Contact Jessica DuChene, 813.673.4646 Ext. 225, or visit www.childabusecouncil.com

August 3GOURMET FEASTIVALFor more than three decades, the Centre for Women in downtown Tampa has offered classes, workshops and counseling for women and their families in Hillsborough County. The 19th annual Gourmet Feastival is their premiere gala fundraiser, a lively fun-filled event featuring wine and food tastings from Tampa Bay’s top restaurants and cater-ers. A top-notch silent auction offers upscale travel and leisure, home entertainment, event tickets and more. Head to the Hyatt Regency Tampa from 6 to 8:30pm (VIP entry at 5pm); tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Call 813.251.8437 or visit www.centreforwomen.org/events

August 7WAZOOConsidered one of the 10 best beer festivals in the country by USA Today, the 15th annual WaZoo will serve up more than 200 beers and beverages from around the world, plus food samplings from local restaurants and live music. Dress safari-chic for this steamy affair at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa from 7:30 to 10:30pm. The Beastly Beverage Club (VIP-level ticket. $75) returns to the Safari Lodge—the only air-conditioned space at WaZoo—with entry at 7pm. Tickets are $50 through July 26, $58 July 27-Aug. 6, $65 at the door. Call the zoo at 813.935.8552 or visit www.lowryparkzoo.com for more information.

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Coastal LifeThe fragile ecosystem along our shore demands our REspect—and protection

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Our Gulf Coast—it’s a world of unparalleled beauty and intrigue, a universe of underwater creatures from manatees and dolphins to delicate seahorses and endangered sea turtles. Plant life such as sea grass meadows and marine invertebrates like coral reefs act as a refuge for this marine life. The vast Gulf ecosystem continues along the shoreline, too, in wetland vegetation. Here, mangrove forests provide food, shelter and nursery areas for fish, crustaceans and shellfish, as well as nesting grounds for shorebirds.

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Indeed, our shoreline is a complex web of living organisms, where one form of life nurtures and sustains another. Now, however,

it may be permanently changed by the intrusion of a devastating oil spill, wreaking havoc on the sensitive marshlands, marine life, the habitat of nesting birds and our beautiful beaches. This means it is more important than ever for those of us living along the coast to be stewards of this fragile environment—there is much at stake.

SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASONWhile all marine life is sensitive to pollution, it is the endangered species such as the manatee and sea turtles that need our attention the most.

Take a stroll along the beach this time of year and you’re likely to see a small staked-off area with orange tape. The west coast of Florida is a common nesting ground for sea turtles including the green turtle, loggerhead, hawksbill, Kemp’s Ridley and the leatherback.

Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Sea Turtle Research in Sarasota is one of the world’s leading marine research centers. Each summer between May and October, program staff and volunteers monitor 35 miles of nesting beaches daily in Sarasota County.

“All sea turtle species are considered threatened or endangered and all deserve protection,” says Hayley Rutger, Mote’s public relations specialist. “Based on nesting data collected by Mote Marine Laboratory, green sea turtles have shown an increase in nesting over the past 20 years around the state, but loggerhead sea turtles seem to be showing nesting declines.”

At Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a turtle watch program patrols 26 miles of Pinellas County coast-line during nesting season. Both programs rely on volunteers to keep vigil by monitoring nesting sites and setting up cages to protect nests from predators.

DON’T TOUCH THE MANATEES!Colder winter months can guarantee manatee sightings at Teco’s Big Bend power plant in Apollo Beach where they are drawn to the warm-water discharge. But it’s not uncommon to encounter the friendly sea cows during summer months in the shallow, slow-moving rivers, bays, estuaries and coastal waters around Tampa Bay.

Dr. Katie Tripp, director of Science and Conservation for the Save the Manatee Club based

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“First, any form of interaction is considered harassment and is illegal under federal and state laws,” says Tripp. “Second, even though they seem curious and friendly, you have to remember that manatees are wild creatures. You don’t want them to form an attachment to humans … so it’s best to just observe from a distance.”

SHOREBIRDS NEED PROTECTIONFor bird-lovers, the West Coast of Florida is like a slice of heaven. Many shorebird species live here year round, such as pelicans, anhingas, egrets, her-ons, roseate spoonbills and ibis. This coast is also a popular migratory route for many avian spe-cies traveling from Canada and North America to South America each winter. Along the shore of Tampa Bay are breeding colonies where thousands of birds of some 25 species come to rear their young. These large colonies are found on coastal islands, where nests are safe from predators and disturbance.

At Honeymoon Island State Park and Caladesi Island in Dunedin, a cooperative program between Clearwater Audubon and the Florida Park Service recruits volunteers to protect nesting shorebirds during summer months. Nearly two dozen volun-teers have been trained for the 2010 nesting sea-son, says Dan Larremore, state park environmental specialist at Honeymoon Island. Their mission: to keep marauding boaters and their dogs away from active nesting sites.

“This area is one of the three top nesting spots in the state,” says Larremore. “We get threatened and endangered species like snowy plovers, Least terns, the American oystercatcher and Wilson’s plover … that’s why we do the program.”

At the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores, staff and volunteers are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured seabirds and shorebirds. They seem to be busiest during the summer months when fishing peaks. “The most common shorebird injuries we see are pelicans caught in fishing line and fishhooks,” says Public Relations Manager Michelle Simoneau. “But we’ll rescue just about any bird in distress.”

The sanctuary works with environmental groups across the Gulf Coast, accepting injured and dis-tressed birds at their nationally-renowned wild bird

hospital. It is staffed by experienced professionals assisted by over a hundred dedicated volunteers. Similar to a human hospital, it is equipped with emergency facilities, a surgical center and indoor and outdoor rehabilitation areas.

The uncertainty and dread surrounding the Gulf oil disaster must serve as a catalyst to reinvigorate our sense of urgency to protect and preserve our precious coastal environment and its inhabitants at all costs. Only with our dedication and willingness to help will it survive.

WHAT YOU CAN DOReport sightings of injured shorebirds to Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary at 1.866.557.1401. To volunteer call 727.392.4291 or visit www.seabirdsanctuary.com.

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