4 Published by mashedmediagroup.com Managing Director Ed Suyak The District Group Publisher Ed Suyak Creative Director Rob Stainback Editorial Controller Danielle Topper Associate Publisher CJ Cooper Contributing Writers Dr. Deepak Naidu Nathan Gardner Carlen Garmon Chef Michael Buttacavoli Fit District Contributor Coach John Forbes Suits & Sneaks Contributor Kristin Leigh Fashion Forward Contributor Kristin Wright Cover Ashlee Lafayette Spencer Beaudreault Suzanne Shamblin Tessa Blosser Cover Image Photographed By: Lindsey Meyer Photography by Lindsey Meyer Interested in Advertising? Have a good idea for an article? publisher@ mashedmediagroup.com The District magazine is always looking for new article ideas, upcoming events and overall readership feedback. We are currently seeking freelance contributors. Email all submissions, ideas and feedback to publisher@ mashedmediagroup.com Mashed Media Group does not assume responsibility for the advertisements, nor any representation made therein, nor the quality or deliverability of the products themselves. Reproduction of articles and photographs, in whole or in part, contained herein is prohibited without expressed written consent of the publisher, with the exception of reprinting for news media use. Printed in the United States of America. CHANNEL DISTRICT / DOWNTOWN / HARBOUR ISLAND / YBOR TAMPA’S URBAN DWELLING MAGAZINE SUMMER 2017 district, noun dis•trict \`dis-(,)trikt\ : an area or section that has some special characteristic or purpose : a region or locality marked by a distinguishing feature Are you ready for the summer? We are fortunate enough to live where it is summer weather all year round. However, there is something about the season that says Good Times! Summer time is for the beaches, vacations, boating, barbecuing, outdoor festivals and pool parties or just spending time with friends and family. There are a million choices to choose how you’ll spend your summer, so it is best to plan and create a Summer Bucket List. This is why we asked a few locals to share their list with us starting on page 26. In this issue, we are summer focused. Coach Forbes keeps you staying sexy over the summer, Dr. Deepak and Raquel Gibson teach us how and why we should protect our skin and our Fashion-Forward contributor Kristin Wright shows how to stand out and look your best this summer. On page 40 learn how to spend a whole day on the Riverwalk or page 16 read why it’s okay to take a vacation in our Suits & Sneaks section. Have you ever heard the saying you are what you eat? How about you are what you eat is eating? Check out page 20! This issue is jammed packed with great stuff, so I won’t spoil alert the whole ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ and the rockstars behind the concept. How often can you talk a 5-Star Chef to give up one of their secret recipes? We did, and on page 10 Cena’s Chef Michael lays out the step by step on his Lambrusco Brined Pork Belly with Porcini Spaghetti Pie and pairs it with this summer’s cocktail the Negroni Finally, if there is one event you won’t want to miss this summer, it would be the 3-day SKEL ART EXHIBIT & FASHION by Jason Skeldon, presented by The District Magazine. The event location is Aloft Hotel Downtown Tampa and opening night is Friday, June 23rd. Check out page 9 for details and go to www.eventbrite.com/e/skel-art-exhibit-fashion-by-jason-skeldontickets 34903250562 for ticket and VIP table information. It will be like nothing you have seen before. If you attended our XOXO event, then you have an idea but better. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Stay happy, always laugh and become your best self. Cheers, Ed “eddy” Suyak Group Publisher
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