It's a beautiful day in Tampa, Florida, and The Oaks Estate is featured in Architectural Digest! You don't want to miss this episode while Dina Sierra Smith gives you a tour of the $17.5M French Normandy style mansion.

"Today Architectural Digest brings you to Tampa to tour The Oaks Estate, one of the most magnificent homes to be built in Florida in recent memory. Situated on Lake Thonotosassa at 12321 Fort King Highway, this $17.5M French Normandy style 8 bed room mansion goes all out with amenities. From the beautiful garden and pool house to the private bowling alley and go kart track, The Oaks Estate is equipped for a diverse slate of luxurious leisure activities."  


Listed by: Mary Pond & Ed Gunning & Dina Sierra Smith

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Washroom, restroom, bathroom, lavatory, toilet, biffy, the loo. Call it what you like, this can be a luxury room in your home. Everyone loves luxury bathrooms.

These unique luxury home bathrooms are inspiring because they’re created with luxury materials. Natural materials like onyx and marble can transport a bathroom and give it a unique and sophisticated appearance.

These luxurious bathrooms feature natural materials on the walls and floors, and a bathroom remodel allows you to set the room apart with dramatic contrasts and designs. Contrasting textures can also make a bathroom look absolutely fabulous!

Look through these luxury bathrooms for unexpected elements that can make the room look more opulent. In some luxury homes, a bathroom can…

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Welcome HOME to Tampa Bay.

Not only is Tampa Bay home to beautiful sunshine, exciting outdoor activities, local eateries & shops, and outstanding sports teams, but it is also home to Super Bowl LV where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether you plan on tuning in from the backyard or lighting up the in-home theater, these are the top 5 Tampa Bay homes for sale perfect for hosting a Super Bowl viewing party:

1. The Oaks Estate | Tampa Bay

 areal view of the oaks estate and backyard
“The Oaks,” a magnificent sprawling country estate situated on Lake Thonotosassa, is one of Florida’s most significant homes to be built within the last century. It is one of the largest homes in Hillsborough County. With meticulous care to every element of the architectural design.

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Smith & Associates Real Estate agent, Melinda Pletcher, has been selected to The Tourist Development Council (TDC). The TDC is an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) that is tasked with making recommendations to the BCC on the use and expenditures of tourist development tax revenues; on the County's Tourist Development Plan, and on making recommendations about specific County tourism funding, among other things related to this vital, revenue-generating industry.

Melinda is a highly regarded member of the community serving as both a realtor and as a Commissioner for the municipality of St. Pete Beach. Having served the City of St. Pete Beach as Commissioner for three terms and holding her second term in office as the Vice Mayor,…

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Happy New Year from Tampa Bay! Are you looking to find your dream home in 2021? Look no further. Here are 11 must-have homes for sale right now that are perfect for ringing in the new year!
   
large white open kitchen at 701 Alda Way NE 1. 701 Alda Way NE | St. Petersburg

Entertain in style at this Snell Isle gem. Cooking and getting refreshments has never looked more glamorous than in this gorgeous white eat-in kitchen which boasts oversized cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry, breakfast area, and a large island that opens into the bright family room that is filled with natural light. Plus, this home even has a 2,000 square feet of turf, putting green, and a beautifully hand built treehouse!

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Florida is many things. A vacation destination, a state replete with the best beaches in America, home to the oldest city in the country, a place with a booming economy and an emerging arts scene. The Sunshine State also tops out another list. Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country. What’s the root cause of this surge, and what do you need to know about homeowners insurance in the Sunshine State. In a process created by noted industry veterans, your Realtor and BKS risk consultant partner to ensure the intricacies of your property’s architecture, location, and purchase logistics are all taken into consideration for a smooth closing. Smith’s risk consultants assess more than 25 insurer partners to customize an insurance program…

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Curating art that is right for your taste and your space is equal parts enchanting and frustrating. Fortunately, in Tampa Bay, a host of enigmatic artists have diversified the art scene to a point where every taste is reflected on local gallery walls. For those looking to begin or continue their art collection, has featured here 5 artists we are more than enamored with. Our appreciation of their collective works only grows with time.   

Ya La’Ford

Ya La’Ford is a Tampa Bay-based, world-renowned artist whose mesmerizing labyrinth-like murals can be viewed at cultural touchstones across the country but most especially locally. La’Ford has leant her alluring talents to nonprofits in Tampa Bay, and has worked assiduously to support young, aspiring…

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With meticulous attention to detail, these designers and creatives can craft the home of your dreams. These Tampa Bay-based entrepreneurs offer myriad options for even the most discerning designer.  These 5 firms and shops tailor the design experience to your needs. From handwoven fabrics to stunning hand-cut finishes, everything you find from these designers is absolutely one-of-a-kind.  

David Calvin Furniture Studio 

David Calvin is a St. Pete local whose eye for photography and design has earned him notoriety throughout the city. David applied his talents to two decades in the aquatics industry, where he designed and built waterparks and large natatorium pools in the Midwest. While advancing his career, he became deeply interested in woodworking…

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