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THE HISTORIC TAMPA BAY HOTEL
Since opening in 1891, the Tampa Bay Hotel (now Henry B. Plant Museum at the
University of Tampa) has been an iconic image for Tampa. Historical photographs of
the hotel are shared in Tampa Bay Hotel, a new book by Heather Trubee Brown and
Susan V. Carter. Developer Henry Plant built the Tampa Bay Hotel, which featured
architecture and décor that reflected America’s fascination with the exotic. This book is
filled with photographs, postcards and advertisements from the archives of the Plant
Museum, which began in 1933. The book provides a look at this special building that
has captured the heart of the public for 130 years. Tampa Bay Hotel is published by
Arcadia Publishing, arcadiapublishing.com, and will be available at the Plant Museum.
NO OIL COOKING
If you doubt that there is a true nonstick surface for cookware, you haven’t
tried the XD Nonstick Swiss Diamond pans. The pans are designed with a cast
aluminum alloy foundation to give even heat distribution and prevent warping.
Made in Switzerland, the cookware receives a plasma coating to bond strongly
with the three finishing layers of their special nonstick coating to provide perfect
food release. The pans work best at low to medium heat,
are easy to clean
and come with a
lifetime warranty.
To order, visit
swissdiamond.com.
A MAXI KAFTAN
These universally
flattering kaftans fit all
body styles for an exotic
and chic look. Jan Marie
Clarke designed the onepiece
wonders for her
popular Pax Philomena
line, which is named
for her mother, who
inspired her. Her line of
comfortable clothing for
both men and women
is quickly gaining new
followers.
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A COOL MACHINE
The Wind Curve Tower
by Lasko is the fan you need
to keep you cool during
the warm days ahead. It is
practical and effective due
to its tall profile design,
which saves space and looks
good. The fan can oscillate
air in a pendulum manner
at three quiet speeds to
give full room coverage
and maximum air delivery.
It can turn itself off after a
period of use, or be operated
by a remote control. The
Wind Curve Tower can be
This kaftan by Pax Philomena is ordered at amazon.com.
available at paxphilomena.com.