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The Concise Guide to Sensory Fulfillment In the Bay Area
JULY/AUGUST 2017
| TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 145
ATTRACTIONS
Caladesi Island Adventure,
This boat departs from the Honeymoon
Island Recreation Area at the west end of
the Dunedin Causeway, State Road 586,
(727) 734-5263. Here you can enjoy
three miles of uncrowded white sandy
beach with good shelling, tree-shaded picnic
areas, a three-mile nature trail and many
other amenities. Escorted island tours are
available. The boat departs every half hour
beginning at 10 a.m. (seasonally adjusted).
Mote Aquarium,
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
(941) 388-4441. Ocean adventures await yearround
at Mote Aquarium, home to more than
100 marine species. See sharks, dolphins, sea
turtles, seahorses, and fish of all sizes. Discover
world-renowned research of the adjoining
Mote Marine Laboratory. Special behind-thescenes
aquarium tours are available.
Sunken Gardens,
1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 551-3100. The four-acre tropical
garden features cascading waterfalls,
flowing ponds, lush tropical displays
and exotic birds.
CATERING AND
SPECIALTY FOODS
The Candy Bar
Sweets and Treats,
748 Broadway, “Sweet” 100, Dunedin,
(727) 474-3783. Patti Coleman and
Marsha Goins’ go-to shop “for your candy
experience” specializes in retro/vintage,
sugar free, organic and vegan candies
and fine European chocolates by Victoria
Richards, as well as personalized party
favors and gift baskets. Also stop
by for cupcakes on Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays.
Chef John’s
Creative Culinary Services,
(727) 433-1889. Chef John Lewis and his
staff will cater private parties, bridal
showers, wedding receptions and team
building events. They also offer adult and
children’s cooking classes.
Clear Sky Catering,
680 Skinner Blvd. (S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 286-6266. Dan Shouvlin and his
talented teams at the popular Clear Sky
Beachside Cafe on Clearwater Beach and
Clear Sky Draught Haus in Dunedin
have been catering for charity, business
and private special events since their
inceptions. They now officially offer
these services through a new catering
headquarters. Their chefs have the
experience and skills to orchestrate
anything from simple cook outs on the
grill to formal sit down dinners with
Asian, Caribbean, Mediterranean,
Continental, All American or almost
any theme and type of cuisine for two
to crowds of 350 in a variety of locations
provided by you or them.
Designer Cakes & Desserts,
100 Main St., Suite 103, Safety Harbor,
(727) 725-3616. Shelly Chandler and Sarah
LaBelle, a mother-daughter baking team,
have taken over the popular Pick Your Poison
Cupcake Cafe where they are offering a wide
variety of delicious made-from-scratch items
for any occasion. They specialize in glutenfree
and other special creations. They have
won many awards for their desserts, which
are as beautiful as they are tasty.
Gateau O Chocolat,
(727) 251-1879. St. Petersburg
restauranteur Emmanuel Roux has created
a dark, densely delicious, gluten-free
s
chocolate cake that is available for shipping,
as well as at select local retail locations.
Kookie Krums,
513 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-KRUM (5786). Janet Long’s madefresh
daily cupcakes, cookie bouquets and
other sweet creations make memorable
corporate and personal gifts. They can be
delivered in Pinellas, Hillsborough and
Pasco counties, or shipped anywhere in the
United States. Also, stop by for cookies and
specialty coffees.
MD Oriental Market,
1106 East Fowler Ave., Tampa,
(813) 868-1688; 10127 East Adamo Drive,
Tampa, (813) 443-2188; 7580 49th St. North,
Pinellas Park, (727) 954-8876.
With Tampa Bay’s largest selection of Oriental
groceries, you will find items here that you
never knew existed and that you can’t find
anywhere else. Here you can get seafood fresh
out of the tank as it moves around in front of
you. There are three locations to serve you, all
with the same great service.
Maestro’s at The Center,
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts,
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Pl., Tampa,
(813) 229-7827 ext. 3. The Center’s awardwinning
catering team can accommodate
your needs to make your event successful,
either at The Center or at any location you
choose. Banquet facilities provide service for
350, lobbies up to 800, Riverwalk promenade
up to 1,500 and theaters up to 2,400 guests.
Marguerite’s Cafe & Catering,
405 Plaza Dr., Dunedin, (727) 734-7040.
This charming eatery, next to the Dunedin
Library, offers indoor and outdoor dining.
A caterer for over 20 years, Marguerite
features the freshest and most innovative
salads, sandwiches, soups and entrées,
such as Piña Colada Shrimp and signature
Veggie Burgers. Breakfast features
homemade pastries and specialty coffees.
Artistic and bountiful catering will
exceed your expectations.
Palace Grand,
275 Della Court, Spring Hill, (352) 688-3390.
This luxurious event facility is the perfect
place to hold your wedding, corporate event,
social or charity function, lecture, meeting
or other special event. You and your guests
will enjoy impeccably served fine cuisine
created by their talented chefs. Call for an
appointment with one of their consultants to
make reservations for one of their featured
special shows, or to reserve space for your
upcoming occasion.
The 29th annual Cool Art Show comes
to St. Petersburg’s historic Coliseum
July 15 and 16 and will feature work
from more than 75 artists. Show
admission and parking are
complimentary.