By Nanette Wiser
TEE OFF From Frisbee Golf at John S. Taylor Park to miniature golf courses (Smuggler’s Cove Adventure Golf), you can have a ball playing golf in Pinellas County. Municipal golf courses such as Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis and Largo Golf Course are great for beginners and competing with friends or go big at Topgolf in Tampa (coming soon to St. Petersburg) featuring 102 bays for playing on three floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars and more.
Tampa Bay offers some of the finest golf courses and the most famous is the Salamander Golf and Spa Resort, host to March’s Valspar Championship, Tampa Bay’s PGA TOUR event 3/14-20 taking place on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook. You’ll see some of the world’s best professional golfers including Brooks Koepka (currently ranked #15 in the world), Harris English (currently ranked #17 in the world), Jason Kokrak (currently ranked #20 in the world) and Sam Burns (currently ranked #13 in the world), who will defend his title as the tournament’s 2021 champion. On 3/19 Chris Young, multi-platinum country music star, headlines the tournament’s concert, Valspar® LIVE presented by Chick-fil-A, joined by special guests Big & Rich. On St. Patrick’s Day, guests are encouraged to wear green for a chance to win festive prizes. The first 2,500 fans
onsite will receive a free koozie. www.valsparchampionship.com/tickets/tickets-packages
THE ART OF TEA What could be better when you’re watching February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing than a soothing cup of tea, sipped with organic honey or a dash of brandy for a hot toddy?
While caffeinated teas should be used with discretion, herbal and green teas help with many woes. Teas may boost your immune system, fight off inflammation, and even ward off cancer and lower risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Fight the signs of aging with polyphenols found in tea that help boost cell turnover and reverse the signs of wrinkles, loss of moisture and skin texture.
From downtown St. Pete to Gulf Beaches, you’ll discover extraordinary loose blends and teabags in divine flavors at The Spice and Tea Exchange, TeBella Tea, Blush Tea and Coffee, The Hooker Tea Co., Great American and at pop-ups such as Tea Thyme (divine cookies) and Joseph’s Tea. Or order online from Premium Steep, one of my favorite shops.