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 Fit District Contributor Coach John Forbes Suits & Sneaks Contributor Kristin Leigh Fashion Forward Contributor Kristin Wright Lifestyle Contributor Jon Michaels Startup Contributor Melanie Hicks PhD. Cover Corrine Oliivia, George Hamilton, ������������������������ Cover Photo By: Romeo Duncombe-Clarke www.dunphotostudios.com Special Thank You To: Le Méridien Tampa Hotel, The Rialto Theater, Opes Health, The Tampa History Museum Photography by Lindsey Meyer Interested in Advertising? Have a good idea for an article? publisher@ mashedmediagroup.com CHANNEL DISTRICT / DOWNTOWN / HARBOUR ISLAND / YBOR TAMPA’S URBAN DWELLING MAGAZINE FALL 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 One of the greatest parts about my position is the number of people I’m able to meet and learn their story. The extraordinary wins, unsettling losses, and my favorite; the stories about a person struggles and adversity while climbing the upward hill that seems always to become higher with more obstacles. We all have wins and losses, but the people that choose never to quit pressing forward are real Movers and Shakers. In our annual Fall Movers and Shakers issue, we aim to celebrate and showcase individuals who continue to push forward. Some have been pushing forward for years, and others have just started. However, they are all Movers and Shakers. Take some time to learn a little more about all of them; some might even surprise you. On page 20 we kick it off with honoring some of the historical people that helped shape Tampa in many ways. We chose to highlight a few from the past that you might not have heard of before. For most of the rest of the country, Fall means cooler weather, leaves changing colors and the start of wearing layers. In Tampa, none of that applies. We still have plenty of beach days and outdoor barbeques but occasionally a few cooler days sneak in. Check out Kristin's Fall Fashion Foward on page 14 for those cooler days but don't forget to read Fit ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ You are going to want to spend a little extra time in this issue's Suits & Sneaks on page 16. Our other Kristin is giving you her roadmap on becoming a Rockstar, and it is interactive. Please welcome our newest contributor, Melanie Hicks Ph.D. Check out her brand new section titled STARTUP on page 8. This section will consist of content surrounding Tampa's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and the innovations that are happening in in our backyard. Hope you enjoy this issue. Be part of the movement! Cheers, Ed “eddy” Suyak Group Publisher 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.
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