As winter brings the negative low tide to the bay, the water level lowers, algae clears and fish are never more visible — making it the perfect time to go fly-fishing.
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We live in a complex world where anything can be personalized—especially dieting. While nothing burns fat and builds muscle like ol’ fashioned exercise, supplementing your workout with body-boosting natural foods and vitamins can elevate your results. TAMPA Magazine asked Dr. Michael Heim, a part-time triathlete, and nutritionist/football player Cody Durakovic how to start, pick and stick with a new diet.
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Summers in Tampa Bay involve two types of weather: “raining now” and “raining later.” A sunny morning can become a washed-out bummer faster than a crack of lightning – check out some of Tampa’s cooler indoor activities and don’t let the storm dampen your hard-earned free time.
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Appetite for adventure or adventurous appetite? Satisfy both with these one-hour dining detours just north, south, east and west of Tampa.
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The fish don’t take off during winter, and neither should you.
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Have you ever wanted to go on a rugged excursion that still feels like a vacation? Does your idea of sleeping in nature involve a full turnover service and air conditioning? Is the prospect of hiking through the woods sweetened by the promise of a hot shower immediately after? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then camping in the traditional sense might not be for you. But that’s perfectly all right – glamorous camping, or “glamping,” provides plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors without having to, you know, sleep there. Read on to learn more about where you can get your “glamp” on in Central Florida.
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One of Tampa’s oldest and most unique 15K (9.3 mile) races, the 2017 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic is one of the few to feature both an adult race and a kids race. South Tampa Magazine spoke with the matriarch of a family running both, Corbett Preparatory School of IDS teacher Julie Omodio-Griess, Ph.D.
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In 1941, the University of Tampa pioneered the sport of rowing in our city when they established their own intercollegiate crew. Now it is easier than ever for any adventurous spirit to explore the city’s calm channels and waterways – and burn some calories while they’re at it.
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TO A FLORIDA NATIVE, BEING CALLED A “CRACKER” IS A COMPLIMENT. It recalls the grit and tenacity of laboring cowboys who came generations before them, from which the nickname is derived. Many associate the cowboy with the “Wild West,” but few know that these bullwhip-toting ancestors shaped the landscape, history and economy that make Florida what it is today – and we’re proud to share the story of the term’s roots.
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Rare stogies. Exclusive elixirs. Cigar aficionado Jeff Borysiewicz, owner of Corona Cigars and Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 cigar lounge in Tampa, rolls out seven expertly curated cigar and spirit pairings for every palate.
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Urban Kai, a fitness-focused paddleboard and kayak company, takes guests around the Bay for classes like Yoga on the Water, a core conditioning Kai Water Fitness class, the mixed land and water Warrior Zen Workout and a Better Balance Workout.
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For years, the staircase facing the water along the backside of the convention center has drawn the sweat out of exercising Tampanians. They hustle up its three flights, Rocky Balboa-style, and are rewarded with a panoramic view of Davis Islands and the docking location of the Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship.
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There are several free family-friendly splash parks and zones along the Riverwalk. Start on the north end at Water Works Park, then work your way down to Curtis Hixon Park and the Tampa Bay History Center.
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