Yes, I do miss Maas Brothers
 

My late mother-in-law was 'old Florida' as well. She always dressed nicely unless she was gardening. She loved shopping at Maas Brothers. The one in Clearwater had a fantastic view of the bay. Where else?

"Looks like he was dressed for the occassion... to die."

Remembering Maas Bros?
 

OldPenny 16, nice to hear someone else remembers Maas Bros.The old downtown Clearwater store was sold to the Church of Scientology, the old St. Petersburg main store is now the Florida International Museum.That was the big store excepting the downtown Tampa one long gone.Dillard's just has their generic clothing, not bad but not to the area market.Jordan Marsh of Boston and Palm Beach was affiliated for some years also.And we did have Burdines' until recently (The Florida Store) but now it's gone also.But we do have a Neiman Marcus in Tampa!And of course Macy's.........to replace all the others now.
My grandfather was a doctor and felt as then most did, that he had to wear a suit even in July, now my doctor wears earrings,'Tommy Bahamas" and shorts!!!!That would shock him for sure.........but as long as he diagnoses my problems okay I sure don't care!!!You will meet all kinds here but I'm glad frankly I can wear a polo or golf shirt to an event, would hate to have to wear a suit.I admit to still owning a off white linen Palm Beach suit though...

I prefer nickel ;)

Well, I'm not surprised that the old Maas Bros. was bought by the Scientology bunch. For a brief time there was an attempt to have it be a home for many small shops. That flopped. By the time my late mother-in-law died you really had to know where to look to find the old Clearwater. Too much traffic and chain stores and fast food places! She used to say that you could tell the residents from the tourists because the residents didn't wear white shoes after Labor Day. Now it's all flip flops!

How is the Bellaire Biltmore Hotel?

Sorry to say it was to be sold to be replaced by yes, condos, just what Pinellas needs, more condos.It was stopped and now a group of developers says they will restore it but it hasn't happened yet..........All of downtown has been bought by Scientology, and Sand Key has been overbuilt.........like most of the area.

Better late than never
 

my wife and I was recently invited to a Florida casual Dinner and I googled it all these years later and no idea what it is well now I know and figured I'd share

Florida casual is akin to business casual. Khakis/slacks with polos and oxfords are always a good choice for men - coat and tie is not required.

Certainly exactly what I picture when hearing "Florida Casual."