by Lisa A. Grimaldi |
October 01, 2017
A number of vibrant, clever street murals have popped up in recent years in the Central Arts District in downtown St. Pete. Attendees can enjoy the urban art on their own or via a private tour with
FloridaCraftArt, which shares the inside stories of the making of some of the most iconic works found in the four-block area.
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Meeting Hotels: To find a full list of area hotels, and to send RFPs, visit
mcvenues.com.
Convention Center: Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center; exhibit space, 30,000 square feet; meeting rooms, 14. (855) 318-4768; sirata.com
Airport Transit: Tampa International Airport, about 18 miles east of Clearwater and 20 miles northeast of St. Petersburg. Transfer cost to Clearwater or St. Petersburg by taxi, $50; by Uber, about $20
Taxes: Room tax, 6%; sales tax, 7%; total tax on hotel rooms, 13%
Group Venue: Organize a surreal dinner or reception for up to 650 guests at the
Dali Museum, featuring the works of the flamboyant Spanish artist. Venue rental includes viewing of the art galleries for up to two hours. (727) 823-3767
Contact: Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, (727) 464-7200 or (877) 352-3224
In its heyday, the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin hosted explorers, artists, politicians and musicians, and served as the county's first radio station. The 1920s-built property gets a new lease on life next spring, when it becomes part of the Marriott Autograph Collection. The hotel will have 83 guest rooms, along with the HEW Parlor & Chophouse, the Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar and approximately 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.