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JAX PIER SAT 2PM
01/20/2012

Flat and cold at the beach this afternoon. Nothing rideable at all. Hopefully we will see something next week. Share on Facebook

JAX PIER THURS 7:40PM
01/20/2012

Small, cold surf this morning. Knee high with an occasional + set hard angled northerly wrap windswell trickling in. One lone surfer out on the south side showing his commitment to the sport. The forecast was calling for a slight bump up by afternoon…but I wouldn’t expect much based on how small it looks at [...]

JAX PIER-12PM UPDATE
01/20/2012

Starting to see a little something out at the Pier this afternoon. Don’t get me wrong it’s still pretty much flat but there is atleast a small bump every now and again. Not looking rideable yet but it’s kinda choppy! Share on Facebook

JAX PIER SUN 8AM
01/20/2012

Flat and cold at the beach this morning. Forget about surfing and enjoy some football today. Hopefully things will pick up this week to put an end to this little flat spell. Share on Facebook

Ocala Fire Rescue promotes firefighter
01/19/2012

Ocala Fire Rescue recently announced that Brandi DuCoeur, a firefighter with the department for five years, has been promoted on Jan. 17 to the rank of Fire Equipment Operator (F.E.O.). “Successful completion of a written test and a practical test are required to be eligible for the position, then should a vacancy become available the top candidate is chosen” states Fire Chief James Ganter. The position also requires completion of several college level courses. During a brief ceremony at headquarters Brandi… Read More »

Alice Cannon named Sunshine State Scholar
01/19/2012

Alice Cannon, a junior at Forest High School, is the 2012 Sunshine State Scholar for Marion County.  The honor goes to one student each year representing the highest achievement district-wide in science and mathematics. Cannon, a 17-year-old junior at Forest High, will be honored February 16-17 at a Florida Department of Education banquet in Orlando. Cannon earned the honor by excelling academically above all other high school students and is considered the top mathematics and science student in Marion County. … Read More »

Local Modern Woodmen completes program
01/19/2012

Modern Woodmen of America representative, Susan C. Lynn of Ocklawaha, has recently completed a five-day educational program at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Ill. The program focused on comprehensive financial services for families and small businesses.  

SECO honored for tree care practices
01/19/2012

When the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of Foresters honor a utility for the way in which it fosters good tree management practices, it’s a pretty big deal.  Sumter Electric Cooperative (SECO) has just been recognized by these two prestigious groups for the fifth year in a row for meeting their three very strict requirements. To receive the coveted ‘ Tree Line USA’ designation SECO had to have a program of quality tree care, annual worker training in… Read More »

Elks honor law enforcement officers and firefighters
01/19/2012

OCALA – Ocala Elks Lodge 286 hosted their annual Officer of the Year awards dinner Saturday, Jan. 14, to honor area law enforcement officers and firefighters for bravery, dedication and service to Marion County. The honorees included: * Marion County Sheriffs Office, detective Donald Buie * Ocala Police Department, officer Robert Douglas * Ocala Fire Rescue, Capt. Marvin Davis, fire equipment operator Gary Hamilton, firefighter/paramedic Michael Lipphardt, firefighter/EMT Ken Thomas Sr. and firefighter/paramedic Alex Sada * Marion County Fire Rescue,… Read More »

Edwards awarded contract for Villages downtown
01/19/2012

Edwards Construction Services, Inc. has been awarded the construction management contract for the construction of The Villages third Downtown area, Brownwood Town Center. Phase 1 of the new town center is approximately 130,180 square feet and will include The Palace Hotel, The Manly Building, The Rose Building, The Wiechens Building, The Schmidt House, The Bunk House, and Barnstorm Theater.

Poe elected as President of Florida Hospice Board
01/19/2012

Accepting a second one-year term, Hospice of Marion County CEO Mary Ellen Poe has been elected President of the Board of Directors for Florida Hospices and Palliative Care (FHPC). As Board President, Poe also chairs of the Executive Committee and supervises the business affairs of FHPC. The President presides at meetings of the Board of Directors and serves as an ex-offico member with full voting privileged on all committees and/or initiatives.

Tranzon Driggers announces new members of ownership team
01/19/2012

Walt Driggers announced today that majority interest in his long standing real estate auction company, Tranzon Driggers has been sold.  Tom Saturley, of Portland, Maine and Jon Barber of Ocala,  have joined Walt Driggers to form a new partnership that will continue to conduct business as Tranzon Driggers. Saturley is owner of Portland based Tranzon Auction Properties, Chairman of the Board of  Tranzon, LLC, and a member of the Board of the National Auctioneers Association. Barber, a Florida real estate… Read More »

Hair cutting raised money for charities
01/19/2012

OCALA – The Nowhere Bar recently held a hair cutting marathon for charity.  The following donations were made: $1,800 and four boxes of toys to Toys for Tots, $400 to the local Shriners and 21 boxes of food donated to Trinity Catholic High School.  

The Holidays Have Arrived Tampa Bay - Have You Brushed Up on Your Party Etiquette Lately?
01/19/2012

The holidays are upon us. As always, they show up before you know it. June Cleaver or not, many of us will be hosting parties at our Tampa Bay homes for the holidays - Thanksgiving Dinner, Cookie Parties, Dinner Parties, Cocktail Parties, New Years Parties. If you've ventured into home entertaining, you all understand how stressful it can be to throw a party at your Tampa Bay home. So when it's your turn to be the guest, keep in mind these tips to make it as easy on the host as possible to pull off the perfect holiday celebration...

7 Tips to Holiday Party Etiquette

1) Surprise Gift
It's always a nice surprise to bring the host something little to show them your appreciation for throwing a fantastic shin dig.

1) The Dreaded Double Dip
No matter how sneaky you are about it, double dipping is not acceptable. Not only does it turn people off, but it is also unhealthy. The correct move is to spoon some sauce onto your own plate, allowing you to dunk all you want.

2) Removing Shoes
If the host asks you to remove your shoes, you should oblige. If it makes you uncomfortable to traipse around barefoot, bring an extra pair of your own shoes. A good hostess, however, should be flexible, or at least provide you with slippers.

3) To Sip or to Stir?
That little plastic straw served with your cocktail was originally intended as a stirrer - not a straw. If you're in a bar, you can probably pull it off and use it as a straw. But if if the drink is served in fine crystal, it should be kept to its original intention.

4) Whoops! I spilled!
Don't try to cover it up! It will only make you feel worse in the long run. If you spill, tell your host right away, apologize profusely, and offer to help clean it up. If it needs professional work, offer to pay for the service to do it. If the host doesn't accept, mail them a check with a note expressing your apologies.

5) Pass the Potatoes
For a family-style dinner, the proper way of serving requires the host to serve the meat and the side dishes passed to the right (counterclockwise), with each guest helping themselves.

6) Help - Only if Wanted
Ask the host if they want help with anything - setting the table, cleaning up, etc. But if they decline, don't insist. It might just stress them out more to find something for you to do.

7) Send Thanks!
It may seem like a little much, especially if Grandma was the host, but a nice thank you card goes a long way. Imagine what a nice surprise it will be for the host to receive a card in the mail, long after the last guests leaves, thanking them for all their efforts.

At the end of the night - even after all of the stress and anticipation - entertaining in your Tampa Bay Home, surrounded by your friends and family, is one of the thrills of owning a home. It's such a wonderful feeling to have a place to bring everybody together, filling the air with laughter and delicious smells. With every party comes a new memory, a new story, and a new tribute to your home. If you're interested in Tampa Bay Real Estate, we would love to help you find your dream home.

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01/19/2012

Team Chais would like to remind you that November is the official month for Alzheimer's Awareness. We could not agree more that setting an official time of year to raise awareness is one of the best ways to make strides towards finding a cure for this widespread disease that continues to affect our parents, grandparents and friends.

It is estimated that 5.3 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease (source: www.alz.org). That number is doubled, if not tripled if you think of the number of people who are affected by this debilitating disease - the friends, family, healthcare and social workers, advocates, and volunteers.

So this November, Tampa Bay is standing up and taking a walk to raise awareness with the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk and you're invited!

Place: Lowry Park Bandshell, 7530 N. Boulevard, Tampa, Florida
Date: Saturday, November 6th 2010
Time: 8 am (Pre-walk activities); 9 am (Walk step off)
Length: 2 Miles

Team Chais is participating and we would love to see you there! This is such a great cause and such a successful event. Since its inception in 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $300 million for the cause. The money goes towards Alzheimer's Association support and research. The mission of the Association is to provide care and support to those affected, reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health, and ultimately eliminate Alzheimer's disease through research advancement.

Team Chais welcomes your donations and your words of encouragement. Go to the Team Chais Facebook Page to check out the Team Chais Memory Walk Event. Or visit the Team Chais Donation page to make a contribution to the cause. We are always happy to get more involved in the Tampa Bay community and encourage new and old residents to do the same. If we can use this blog as a platform to make one more person aware of this disease and feel that they need to do something about it, then we have done our job.

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Unfortunately, with all of the good, also comes some bad. There are always precautions we should be aware of when it comes to Trick or Treating.

7 Tips to Tampa Bay Trick or Treating Safety

At Least One Adult: Children should always go trick or treating with a responsible adult. One large group of kids does not equal one responsible adult. Have at least one parent along for the ride, even if that means walking 10 feet behind them as to not embarrass them.

Stick to the Neighborhoods: Many Tampa Bay Neighborhoods have a town curfew. Make sure to stick to the curfew times and stick to the subdivisions and neighborhoods with lots of homes - not only does it make for the safest scenario, but it also allows the maximum amount of candy in a short amount of time!

Go Towards the Light: Tell your kids the importance of staying out of back allies and fields. For a reference, tell them to always stay towards the well-lit areas. As a courtesy to your neighbors, Tampa Bay Homeowners should turn on exterior lights to provide as much light as possible for the kids.

Look Before You Eat: Make sure your kids know not to open and eat any candy before bringing it home to be inspected first. Be wary of anything that is not factory-wrapped or no longer sealed. The easiest way to keep them from picking at their stash is to make sure they get a full meal in them before they go out.

Stranger Danger: They've heard it before and they'll have to hear it again. Instruct your child never to go into the home a of a stranger or into their car. No exceptions. Even if they roll their eyes at you as you tell them this for the 100th time, one more time is not going to hurt.

Stand Out: Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick, or wears some sort of reflective tape on their costume. When it's dark outside, it's very easy for a car to miss a small child dressed in a dark costume.

Check In: The beauty of having cell phones these days is that we can keep tabs on our kids a lot better. Make it a rule that they check in with you every hour, or that you check in with them.

For a few more tips from Tampa Bay Online, check out this news story on Trick or Treating safety.

We feel pretty fortunate to live in a Tampa Bay neighborhood where we feel comfortable with our neighbors and safe in our community. When it comes to our kids, however, we always have to err on the side of caution. If you have any questions about any of the Tampa Bay areas, or you need some advice on which Tampa Bay Homes provide the safest areas - and will give you the best candy - give us a call.

Here is wishing all of you a very safe, fun and memory-filled Tampa Bay Halloween!

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Fortunately, living in Tampa Bay Florida means having access to a lot of performance venues and events to get you laughing. In this case, Tampa Bay's comedy clubs is what we'd like to focus on.

The Tampa Improv Comedy Theater
1600 E 8th Avenue, Suite C112
Tampa, Florida 33605
A great trip for a few friends, big groups, or even date night. Get your laughter on with "Florida's Funniest Females" on October 20th, D.L Hughley on November 5-7th, or Glenn Miller's Comedy Hypnosis Show on November 24th.

Cocunuts Comedy Club in Tampa Bay
tampabaycomedy.com
These are Florida's longest running comedy clubs in Tampa Bay Florida. With three locations around Tampa Bay, they are able to feature nationally touring comic headliners that you will most likely recognize from TV.

Side Splitters Comedy Clubs
12938 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618
This Tampa venue hosts shows Wednesday through Thursday. They have a full menu, group events available, and you can even rent out the entire club for a big party.

If you are in need of any help selling your Tampa Bay Florida home, or if you have an interest in learning more about Tampa Bay short sales, Team Chais would love to help. We are experienced in many fields of Tampa Bay real estate and we strive to make your experience on the Tampa Bay Real Estate market as pleasant as possible. Ideally we'll end our journey with a new home or a home sold, and a lot of laughs along the way.

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Ybor City
Eclectic shops, art galleries, jazz, reggae, and salsa emanating from bars onto the streets, hand-rolled cigars being made on every corner - these are the sights and sounds that define Ybor City. The city was founded by Vicente Martinez-Ybor as a cigar-manufacturing center and is now one of only two National Historic Landmark Districts in all of Florida. With its red brick buildings, wrought iron balconies, and narrow brick streets, a visit to Ybor is like taking a step back in time to Tampa's Latin quarters.


Hyde Park
If Ybor City is the "Trendy LA Neighborhood" of Tampa, then Hyde Park is definitely the "New York Borrough." It is even located on South Howard Avenue, earning it the name "The SoHo District. It is filled with more than 50 shops, restaurants, and movie theaters - martini bars, wine bars, outdoor bars, upscale dining, live music venues, upscale shops, and more. As Tampa's first western suburb, Hyde Park homes range from Bungalow homes, to condominiums, to mansions. The village itself resembles a European promenade with its tree-lined streets, vintage street lamps, designer stores, and lush foliage.

The lesson here is, just because you think you know a place, doesn't mean you do. Tampa Bay is so much more than just a tourist destination. It is an up-and-coming city that brings in the amenities and unique features normally associated with the major cities throughout the United States. It can get overwhelming trying to understand all of the Tampa Bay Neighborhoods if you are not from here. As soon as you are ready for a Tampa Bay Real Estate agent, give Team Chais a call. We would love to educate you a little more on all the little hidden secrets of Tampa Bay.

In fact, why not get started right now by going to The Team Chais Listingbook website or clicking below to search for homes in Ybor City or maybe a bungalow in Hyde Park?

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01/19/2012

The beautiful thing about living in Tampa Bay Real Estate is that it is not quite a concrete jungle. Beyond the city streets and high rises, we are lucky enough to have the sunny, sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast. From St. Pete's Beach to Johns Pass and northward to Indian Rocks Beach - Tampa Bay boasts a pretty extensive sun and fun landscape.

Our beaches are unlike any other. They are more than just sand and ocean. A typical beach can feature everything from a campground to something as extravagant as an archaeological site. With too many to cover in one sitting, Team Chais would like to present you with…

The Featured Beach of the Week: St. Pete's Beach

Report by the American Medical Convention in 1885:
"Where should a healthy city be built? Overlooking the deep Gulf of Mexico, with the broad waters of a beautiful bay nearly surrounding it, but with little upon its soil but primal forest, there is a large sub peninsular, Point Pinellas, waiting the hand of improvement. It lies in latitude 27 degrees and 42 minutes, and contains, with its adjoining keys about 160,000 acres of land. No marsh surrounds its shores or rests upon its surface; the sweep of its beach is broad and graceful, stretching many miles, and may be improved to an imposing extent. Its average winter temperature is 72 degrees. Those who have carefully surveyed the entire state think it offers the best climate in Florida."

Nicknamed the Sunshine City, St. Petersburg is more than just a beach, it's an entire city. Just as this report says, this beach stretches many miles and may be improved to an imposing extent. St. Petersburg is vast and, year after year, continues to make improvements to its beaches and its community. Within the boundaries of this Sunshine City, there are five beaches.

Fort De Soto Beach
The first beach is one of the best around - not just in Florida, but in the entire United States according to numerous rankings and awards. The beach boasts a year-round county campground, miles of nature trails, paved fitness trails, canoe trails, and 800 foot boat launch with floating docks, fishing piers, picnic pavilions, a concession stand and shower facilities.

St. Petersburg Municipal Beach
11260 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island
On the border of Gulf of Mexico sits the 500 feet of St. Peteresburg's sandy white shores. This beach features full shower and changing facilities, snack bar, beach volleyball courts and a beach wheelchair for the handicapped. Its biggest accomplishment is its cleanliness, recently proven by winning a Blue Wave Beach Award from the Clean Beaches Council.

Maximo Beach and Park
34th Street and Pinellas Point Drive
This beach has recently become the place to be with its newest venture - the "Tocobaga Disc Golf Course." A championship 18 hole course for Frisbee that winds through 47 wooded acres. It also touts three boat ramps, a nature boardwalk, two beach-side playgrounds, bike and nature trails, a 70 acre archaeological site, and a 10 foot observation tower which offers the perfect panoramic view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the Gulf of Mexico and Boca Ciega Bay.

Downtown St. Petersburg's Spa and North Shore Beaches
2nd Avenue NE and Tampa Bay
A common place for tourists, this area offers two public beaches where visitors can rent paddleboats, jet skis and other watercrafts, as well as enjoy a playground, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, a palm arboretum, and plenty of parking. It is also the setting of big events such as the St. Anthony's Triathalon.

Egmont Key
If you're looking for the perfect place to take a long midnight stroll, this is it. This island features an 87 foot lighthouse, 440-acre wildlife refuge, and miles of beach offering the perfect view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

So as you can see, life in Tampa Bay really is a beach! It is part of our culture to spend a Saturday lounging the sand, running the length of the beach, or taking advantage of the amenities of the beach for a day of amusement with the kids. If you are thinking about Tampa Bay Real Estate, please don't hesitate to contact Team Chais. Living on the beach is not as far-fetched as you think.

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. This particular event is definitely one of those….

The Museum of Science and Industry Presents - CSI: The Experience

For every die hard CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Fan out there who has ever wanted to play detective, this is your chance. The exhibit allows visitors to play the role of the crime scene investigator, learn the scientific principles and investigative techniques, and actually solve one of three crime scene mysteries.

DNA, latent prints, forensic anthropology, toxicology - this is the stuff that Forensic dreams are made of. This hands-on exhibit comes complete with special effects direct from the TV series.

The exhibit will be available from June 19th to September 6th, from 9 am - 6 pm. The Museum of Science and Industry (The MOSI), located at 4801 E. Fowler Ave in Tampa, boasts more than 400 exhibits, the nation's largest science center, an IMAX theatre, a planetarium, a 3-D theater and a butterfly garden. Once again, the MOSI is typical Tampa Bay. It has everything that you could possibly want, in one place, that you couldn't get anywhere else.

If you love the sounds of having fantastic places like the MOSI right in your backyard, maybe its time you look into Tampa Bay Real Estate. We would be happy to point you in the right direction. After all, we know and love Tampa Bay and are happy to help anybody else find a home here too.

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Gulfport Art Walk
The quaint Florida village of Gulfport is the ideal place for a sidewalk event. For the First Friday and the Third Saturday of every month, the village holds an outdoor art show to showcase all of their Galleries and shops and local musicians, as well as their fine restaurants.
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Place: Beach Blvd in Gulfport, Florida
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Sarasota Art Walk
Dancing, live music, drinks - it must be Palm Avenue! On the first Friday of every month, you can peruse through the fine art galleries, jewelers and restaurants of Palm Avenue.
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Place: Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota
Sarasota Website

Palm Harbor Block Party
From February to May, and August to November, on the first Friday of each month, the streets of Palm Harbor's historic district transform into one huge block party. This is worth the trip just to check out the historic downtown area if you have never seen it before. Its Old World atmosphere provides the perfect environment for live music, artists, crafts, and games.
Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Place: Florida Avenue between Alt 19 & CR-1
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Living in Tampa Bay Real Estate means, come Friday, it's time to shake off your work week, get outside, and loosen up. Start a tradition with a friend to go to one of the events above, or find one in your own Tampa Bay neighborhood. If you are only looking to move to the Tampa Bay area, this might be the perfect opportunity to get a better feel for the Tampa Bay community. Anything you need, give us a call!

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Team Chais is a team of licensed Real Estate Agents, Top Notch Negotiators and Certified Distressed Property Specialists that have a lot of experience with short sales. Well recognized for our work with lenders and attorneys in this highly specialized process, Team Chais has earned this recognition because of our personal approach.

We constantly come into contact with clients who hear short sale and do one of two things.
A) Run for the hills because they won't even consider it an option.
B) Assume that they don't qualify and that foreclosure is their only option.

As Boorstin says, the best way to get people to open their minds, is through education.

In this posting, we would like to educate you on the short sale process in a simplistic manner. These are meant to make you think about the possibility of a short sale, without overwhelming you, or making your eyes glaze over. There is a lot more to know about short sales, and as you will notice, it is imperative that you have a licensed and experienced Realtor to help you along the way. So without further adieu...

Short Sale 101

1) Banks grant short sales to sellers who have a hardship (i.e. unemployment, divorce, bankruptcy, etc.) and owe more on the mortgage than the home is worth

2) To qualify for a short sale, the seller will need to submit the following:
- A letter of authorization
- HUD-1 or preliminary net sheet
- A Hardship Letter
- 2 years of tax returns
- 2 years of W-2s
- Recent Payroll stubs
- 2 months of bank statements
- Comparative market analysis

3) A buyer will write a short sale offer (at which point the buyer should ask his or her Tampa Bay real estate agent for a list of comparable sales)

4) The seller accepts the offer

5) The Tampa Bay Real Estate Agent sends the following to the bank
- Buyer's preapproval letter
- Copy of earnest money check
- Seller's short sale package

6) The Buyer waits to get a response from the bank. The Tampa Bay Real Estate Agent plays a large role here in keeping in regular contact with the bank.

Team Chais treats each short sale situation with compassion. We realize how important it is to provide counseling in more ways than one to help our clients through the short sale process. Being Tampa Bay distressed property specialists means wearing a lot of hats - part teacher, part counselor, part Realtor. Team Chais wears them all well. If you live in Tampa Bay and would like the full short sale lesson, we would be happy to help. Our site is a great resource - featuring articles on a Seller's guide to short sales, a Buyer's guide to short sales, as well as our exclusive short sale package.

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Join an All-Encompassing Volunteer Group with Handson Tampa Bay
Brought to you by the United Way of Tampa Bay, HandsOn is Tampa Bay's premier volunteering and community service platform. Its structure is ideal, uniting volunteers together in a fun and flexible environment, allowing you to choose from various volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

There is no better way to get to know your community than by volunteering. It makes a relatively large place like Tampa Bay seem much smaller when you are working within your community. If you are looking to move to Tampa Bay, Team Chais is a great resource for Tampa Bay Real Estate or simply advice about this great city.

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The participating restaurants will offer a $25, $30, or $35 prix fixe 3 course menu featuring an appetizer, entree and dessert per person. Tampa Bay's restaurants run the gamut - from local charming bistros to Asian fusion hot spots, tapas to sushi, gourmet to the local beachside gem, from Spanish, French, and Italian, to every ethnic cuisine in between.

Here is the full list of participating Tampa Bay restaurants:

• 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House
• Avanzare
• Bella's Italian Cafe
• Blue Water Grill
• Boizao Steakhouse
• Brio Tuscan Grille
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
• Café Dufrain
• Capital Grille, The
• CineBistro @ Hyde Park Village
• Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center Channelside
• Columbia Restaurant - Clearwater Beach
• Columbia Restaurant - St. Petersburg
• Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
• Dempsey's Steak House
• Donatello, Inc.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Gallagher's Steak House
• Grape at International Plaza, The
• GrillSmith- Tampa
• GrillSmith- Lakeland
• GrillSmith- Clearwater
• GrillSmith- Brandon
• Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge, The
• Hula Bay Club
• Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi
• Kona Grill
• Marchand's Bar and Grill - Located at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort
• Melting Pot of Oldsmar, The
• Melting Pot of St. Petersburg, The
• Melting Pot of Tampa, The
• Mise en Place
• Mitchell's Fish Market
• NoHo Bistro and Catering, The
• Ocean Prime
• Oystercatchers
• Palm Restaurant: Tampa
• Parkshore Grill
• Pelagia Trattoria
• Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Shor American Seafood Grill at Hyatt Clearwater Beach Resort
• Shula's Steak House
• SideBern's
• Spain Restaurant/Toma Bar
• StarLite Majesty Dining Yacht
• Tinatapas
• Urban Culinary Cuisine Cafe
• Yacht StarShip

As you can see, living in Tampa Bay puts you at the center of every possible amenity that you need. Its restaurants are a perfect example of this. Choose an area of the country, choose a type of venue ranging from luxury to local hole-in-the-wall, and choose from a large chain to a local gem. This is the beauty of Tampa Bay. If you are thinking about Tampa Bay Real Estate, please don't hesitate to contact Team Chais. We would love to show you around.

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