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Destination Tampa Bay.com is the official home of Destination Publications, dedicated to encouraging readers to make their destination Tampa Bay. Here you can find a wealth of information about the beautiful and historic communities On the Sunrise Side of Tampa Bay® in Pinellas County—from Old Tampa Bay to the Gulf of Mexico and from Tarpon Springs on the north to St. Petersburg on the south and beyond. This site invites you to explore the unique aspects of local cities and their residents, special attractions and everything from boutique shops and restaurants to local businesses. The beautiful natural surroundings will surely make you want to stay awhile. You might even want to make your Destination Tampa Bay permanent!

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Retirement Living

Sue Whitman brings a wealth of experience to her role as a marketing consultant for Mease Manor Retirement Community (CCRC) in Dunedin. Along with a team of professional consultants, she helps seniors choose appropriate retirement options, educating families, being a resource at large and encouragin

Lexi Lewis grew up with a love of music. Her father was the lead singer and original member of the Rhythm Makers from Lexington, Va. and sang with some of the all-time greats. Although she has a Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, music remains her first

Capt. Ron Pasto is a self-described “diehard fisherman and conservationist.” Over 30 years ago, Capt. Ron’s grandparents taught him how to fish and to enjoy Florida’s nautical life. Today, the charter fisherman uses his grandparents’ lessons to show countless other people the joy that come

Tammy Levent is an award-winning travel expert who brings a wealth of experience and know-how that makes trip planning more fun. Since founding Elite Travel in 1995, Tammy has established herself as the “Destination Wedding Guru,” managing hundreds of destination weddings along with coordinating

Suzan Decker Ross is an Interior Designer who can take your project from inception to completion and help you avoid costly mistakes,-- as well as decrease your stress level. Professional designers can envision and implement overall design plans to create a cohesive look throughout your home or offic

Karen Nasello is a successful realtor with RE/MAX Metro in Treasure Island. She believes that a Realtor’s job is to serve her clients, whether they are buying or selling. A Realtor since 2001, Karen started her career in the Chicago area, specializing in residential real estate. Since coming to Fl

Since taking over Northwood Animal Hospital, Dr. Donald Woodman has seen hundreds of cats and dogs, but he also has gained a reputation for treating exotic animals, including tigers and even two screech owls. Dr. Woodman has been a regular contributor to Destination Tampa Bay magazine with his c

Bonnie Walters founded BMW Marketing Consultants to utilize her experience and expertise in marketing. Working with a team of highly qualified experts, she can provide “the whole package,” from advertising, public relations, brochures, website and video creation to evaluating sales methods and b

Dr. Cynthia Elliott heads up Skinspirations Center for Cosmetic Enhancement. She and her well-trained team of aestheticians can help men and women maximize their skin’s appearance by correcting and repairing sun damage, minimizing wrinkles through offering alternatives to expensive surgical pr

A native of Los Angeles, Shane B. Cox moved to Indiana upon his discharge from the U.S. Marine Corp. He graduated from ITT Technical College and worked as a construction project manager for several multi-million dollar corporations before he decided to move to Florida and rely on his previous retail

Mike LaBua is the founder of Elite Body Personal Training & Fitness Facility in Palm Harbor. With a staff of 20 licensed Personal Trainers, he has geared his business to meet the varied needs of his clients. Mike attended Southern Connecticut State University on an athletic scholarship and was a

Dr. Jill Hagan and her partners at Northwood Dental can help bring you a happy, healthy smile. Each of them brings expertise in a different aspect of dental care, yet all are qualified to assist with general dentistry and comprehensive preventative program. They pride themselves on the caring at

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