by Steve Pike | Apr 10, 2023 | Golf Courses, Resorts, Travel News
A Florida travel icon for nearly 100 years, The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph Collection in St. Petersburg, FL., has completed the initial phase of a comprehensive renovation led by world-renowned architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, with Hart Howerton...
by Steve Pike | Apr 10, 2023 | Personalities, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel News
Gordon Maybury is straightforward when it comes to his eclectic dishes, which are direct and without pretense. “We are not doing anything wild and crazy,’’ says Maybury, who is director of culinary at The Seagate Hotel, a stunning boutique property located steps...
by Steve Pike | Apr 10, 2023 | Personalities, Resorts
Plunge Beach Resort, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s stylish retreat and off-the-radar getaway located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, will host its Plunge into the Arts open house reception partnered with Artists with Autism in support of Autism Awareness Month. The...
by Steve Pike | Apr 8, 2023 | Golf Courses, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel News
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota – one of my favorite Southwest Florida resorts – has named Huseyin Ozdemir as Director of Restaurants, Beach Club Operations. With a tenure of more than 15 years with The Ritz-Carlton brand, Ozdemir brings a wealth of...
by Steve Pike | Apr 4, 2023 | Golf Courses, Golf News, Resorts, Travel News
Led by perennial stalwarts Sedgefield Country Club, Old North State Club, Raleigh Country Club and Treyburn Country Club, Raleigh-based McConnell Golf once again dominated North Carolina Golf Panel’s Top 100 courses for 2023. For the third consecutive year, each of...
by Steve Pike | Apr 3, 2023 | Golf Courses, Golf News, Personalities, Resorts, Travel News
Pinehurst No. 2 – the masterwork on Donald Ross – has once again secured the top spot as the best golf course in the state as determined by the North Carolina Golf Panel. Pinehurst Resort will host the 2024 U.S. Open at the course for the fourth time, June...
