Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2009 - (Page 44) groups GATHER IN OUR WORLD The islands of Anna Maria and Longboat Key, and the mainland areas of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch are an authentic, tropical location for corporate groups, government and association meetings, annual retreats, conventions, sporting events, social groups, reunions and weddings. Named the #1 U.S. Hot Spot by TripAdvisor.com for 2007 and noted on lists by Forbes, USA Today and NY Daily News, Florida’s Gulf Islands are gracious hosts in an unspoiled destination. For a Meeting Planners Kit, phone 800-822-2017 ext. 243 or visit www.FloridasGulfIslands.com/groups for a free online RFP and the latest CVB Hot Rates. CORPORATE & SMALL MEETING CONVENTIONS & TRADE SHOWS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS From a large corporate retreat or annual convention of 10,000 to a small meeting of 10, Manatee County can offer everything from a laid-back beachfront meeting to a high-end downtown experience. We will help organize lodging, team building, transportation, off-site venues, restaurants and local attractions. Choose from an auditorium, civic center, convention center, banquet hall, and a 21room Mediterranean estate accommodating from 500 to 10,000 people. CVB services include tours and site visits, itinerary planning, meeting planner’s brochures, visitor guides and maps, and accommodation assistance. We offer a less crowded area for retreats, training sessions, and regional meetings overlooking beautiful beaches. Close to three major airports. Manatee County is a community that works together to plan for transportation, off-site restaurants and local attraction visits. GOVERNMENT MEETINGS SOCIAL GROUPS SPORTS Manatee County is going GREEN. Several meeting hotels have already received their “green lodging" certifications and area convention centers and restaurants are following suit. Easy access via three major airports SRQ, TPA, PIE. We can help you with meeting facilities and lodging within your budget. The intimacy of our destination allows for memorable, non-corporate groups hosted in a safe, fun, island destination. Reunions and social gatherings include families, college, fraternal, religious, anniversaries, bereavement, student travel, eco/nature excursions, and motorcoach. The Florida Gulf Coast Sports sales team can help you plan a winning event. The destination offers a number of sports complexes, arenas and convention facilities, as well as a grant program for amateur events. We have hosted baseball, tennis, golf, soccer, gymnastics, hockey, wrestling, beach volleyball and more. 44 1-866-906-TIME to gather http://www.TripAdvisor.com http://www.FloridasGulfIslands.com/groups
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