Meeting News - June 16, 2008 - (Page 6E) Off Site Venues Perfect Settings When the time comes to produce an unforgettable, memorable event, The Paradise Coast rises to the occasion with numerous exciting and entertaining settings. From classy country clubs to elegant art galleries and museums to botanical gardens, a zoo, eco-tours and yacht charters, you’ll find the perfect venue to ensure success. the off-site menu, please! A quick perusal of the area’s outstanding menu includes an elegant dinner at the Tiburon Golf Club’s private dining room; a reception for 500 at Norris Garden featuring sculptures by Philip Jackson; a safari or Everglades themed dinner event amid giraffes and leopards or Florida panther and alligators at the NGALA Private Reserve; a day excursion to the Seminole Casino in Immokalee; a cocktail cruise on the Naples Princess or Marco Island Princess; and dolphin research alongside naturalists on the Dolphin Explorer. In 2008, excitement abounds on The Paradise Coast over the recent arrival of the Big Cypress Market Place, an 87,000 square-foot multi-use facility with a high-end flea market, winery, food arena, outdoor Tiki bar, and entertainment stage. For groups, the 13,000 square-foot, indoor, air conditioned EXPO Event Center can accommodate trade shows, boat and car shows, concerts, award ceremonies and dinner banquets. “ Insider Tip May through December is value season on The Paradise Coast. Room rates go down after Easter, and apart from the major holidays, meeting planners can find some very attractive group rates, even at our luxury resorts. The months of April and May in the Naples and Marco Island area are beautiful with mild weather perfect for golf tournaments, beach parties, boating excursions and other outdoor activities to complement an indoor meetings schedule. All during our value season green fees are lower and demand is less on our many excellent area golf courses. During mid-summer, we recommend golf and other outdoor activities such as fishing for the morning hours followed by an indoor afternoon program to avoid the heat of the day and summer afternoon rain showers. Sunsets are popular here throughout the year, and an event isn’t complete without at least one sunset cocktail reception, either on the beach or aboard one of our many sightseeing boats or yachts. ” Jack Wert, Executive Director Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau Marco Island Princess www.ParadiseCoast.com or 1-800-830-1760 http://www.paradisecoast.com
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