MAY/JUNE 2020 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 59
Best Illustrator –– Bruce Norris
This caricaturist has a way of capturing his subjects with
their most obvious features shining through his work.
His illustrations are to the point and often highlight the
absurdities that he observes in the society around him.
Best Innovative Seafood
–– Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood Grill & Bar
This warm, casual mecca across the street from the beach
has been serving trendsetting fresh seafood prepared in
imaginative ways since 1992. Whether you choose to dine
alfresco or indoors, Chef/Owner Scott Bebell’s Potato Crusted
Salmon is a favorite for many Guppy’s regulars. 1701 Gulf
Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, (727) 593-2032.
Best Interior Designer
–– Suzan Decker Ross at Decker Ross Interiors
Suzan Decker Ross opened Decker Ross Interiors in 1993.
Since then, it has been recognized as an award-winning, fullservice
interior design firm specializing in residential and
commercial design. Suzan is our area’s “Design Guru” for
projects of any size. 1445 Court St., Clearwater, (727) 442-9996.
Best International Dining
–– Clear Sky on Cleveland
Located in downtown Clearwater across from the Nancy and
David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, this restaurant features the
food styles of worldwide cultures and a great selection of
wines and cocktails. 418 Cleveland St., Clearwater,
(727) 754-7244.
Best Italian Bistro – – Tuscan Sun
This Tarpon Springs restaurant is a real trattoria that uses a
brick oven for its pizzas and has a creative, native Italian chef,
Michela Dal Forno, who brings with her the tastes associated
with the Tuscan region of Italy. 17 N. Stafford Ave., Tarpon
Springs, (727) 935-5770.
Best Landscaper –– Belleair Palms
Florida native landscaper extraordinaire Bob Deegan has been
designing and installing the area’s best residential foliage for
more than a decade. He offers a variety of services, including
computer-assisted designs, along with maintenance and
installation of projects of all sizes, (727) 442-9872.
Best Leather Repair –– J&M Shoe Repair
You can trust your shoes and other leather goods to Joe. His
repairs are top notch and he will make your shoes look brand
new. 1107 Main St. (State Road 580), Dunedin, (727) 733-1592.
Best Local Brewery
–– Cotee River Brewing Company
Cotee River Brewing Company is New Port Richey’s first
brewery. Its signature Market Fresh Wheat Beer combines a
wheat beer with an herbal tea from the local White Heron tea
shop. The brewery serves beer brewed on site, other Florida
beers and locally handcrafted wine from Land O’Lakes
Winery. It offers entertainment on weekends. 5760 Main St.,
New Port Richey, (727) 807-6806.
Best Local Dining Club
–– The Tampa Bay Food & Wine Society
Local gourmands and wine aficionados enjoy drinking and
dining with this exclusive, membership-only club, which
holds its dinners, wine seminars and other events throughout
the Tampa Bay area. They dine at the area’s fine restaurants,
enjoying multi-course wine-paired meals that are created
exclusively for them. (727) 791-4800.
Best Local TV Business Program –– Suncoast
Business Journal
Geoff Simon hosts the Suncoast Business Journal on WEDUPBS.
Each interview reveals the background and motivations
of key business leaders in the Tampa Bay area. The show is
insightful and entertaining.
Best Local TV Show –– Great Day Live
Kendall Kirkham and Javanté Ingram are co-hosts of this
show that airs weekdays from 9 to 10 a.m. on CBS News’
WTSP-Channel 10. The show’s varied segments range from
music to nature to general interest topics, (727) 577-1010.
Best Lunch and Takeout Market –– Wildflower Café
In addition to its popular indoor and outdoor dining,
Wildflower Café’s delicious signature soups, entrée salads,
sandwiches, baked goods and more are available for takeout
at their adjacent Marketplace. 1465 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Suite
105, Clearwater, (727) 447-4497.
Best Massage Therapist –– Deborah Karlan
This woman has magic hands to match her encyclopedic
knowledge of the body. An incredible healer, she can relieve
whatever aches or pains you may have. Her Wellness From
Within office is at 2158 Drew St. in Clearwater, (727) 641-8979.
Best Medi-Spa –– PureLife Medi-Spa
Dr. Joe and Elif Fitzgerald’s CoolSculpting, Morpheus8
microneedling and other advanced services performed by
professionally trained staff make its spa clients look and feel
at the top of their game. 12442 Indian Rocks Road, Largo,
(727) 595-3400.
Best Celebrity Couple
–– Charlotte and Dean Young
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