06.28.2023

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A venue away from your dream day

Wedding venues in Tampa Bay

The Don CeSar offers scenic terraces with a view of the coast — and a backdrop of the iconic pink hotel. | Photo by TBAYtoday

Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues in Tampa Bay.

Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.

Multiple options

Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg

Rate: $2,500+
Accommodates up to 200 guests
Multiple spaces
Key features: Hundreds of flowering plants, lush tropical environment, Downtown St. Pete location, lawns, Oak Pavilion, Garden Room

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Photo by @karinmariaphotography

Larger venues

Tampa River Center, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 402 W. Laurel St., Tampa

Rate: $2,450+
Accommodates up to 500 guests on the dock and 200 for seated dinner
2,880-sqft event room space + outdoor space
Key features: Riverfront views, indoor and outdoor space, Chiavari chairs, floor-to-ceiling windows

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Photo via @dewittforlove

Interesting venues

The Vault, 611 N. Franklin St., Tampa

Rate: Pricing available on request
Accommodates up to 300 for cocktails, 200 seated
6,000 sqft
Key features: 1920s-era space, original marble floors, 35-ft tall decorated ceiling, historic walk-in vault, pocket park

Intimate gatherings

Green Bench Brewing Co., 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg

Rate: Pricing available on request
Accommodates 20-300
Multiple spaces
Key features: Beer garden, beer cellar, outdoor patio, brewery tasting room, downtown St. Pete balcony views

The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach

Rate: Pricing available on request
Accommodates 25-250 people, depending on the venue
Multiple spaces
Key features: Ocean views, beautiful courtyard, pink exterior, 1920s-inspired bar, grand ballrooms, beach-facing terraces, award-winning food and beverage services

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Events

Wednesday, June 28

Vendor and Craft Market | Wednesday, June 28 | 5 p.m. | Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater | Free | Celebrate the park’s grand opening with the ribbon cutting and a market with many local makers.

Thursday, June 29

Tampa Job Fair | Thursday, June 29 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Meet with recruiters and hiring managers in the healthcare industry — register beforehand.

Friday, June 30

Vintage Marché Monthly Vintage Market | Friday, June 30 | Times vary | 2200 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $0-$10 | Roam 15,000 sqft of vintage goods, furniture, and treasures.
Sunset Market at Imagine Museum | Friday, June 30-Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-10 p.m. | Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free | Shop for your new favorite art or decor piece — plus, take in glass blowing and other live art demonstrations.

Saturday, July 1

Boom by the Bay | Saturday, July 1 | 4-8:30 p.m. | Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N. Blvd., Tampa | Free | The time-honored Tampa tradition features a pickleball tourney, concert, apple pie bake off, and of course, fireworks.

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News Notes

Eat

Friday, June 30 is National Food Truck Day, TBAY. St. Pete’s 3 Daughters Brewing (222 22nd St. S.) is hosting a foodie-approved party. Stop by from 6-10 p.m. to eat your way through six food trucks and grab brews. (I Love the Burg)

Announced

Greetings, Captain Kirk. Legendary “Star Trek” actor, William Shatner, is coming to the Straz this fall for a “Wrath of Khan” screening. He’s answering questions after the Wednesday, Nov. 8 show. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 30. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Festival

Where’s the beef? Head over to the Tropicana Field parking lot this Saturday, July 1 for the 2nd Annual BBQ & Jazz Fest. The parking lot party runs from 12-5 p.m. + features local jazz bands, barbecue and other food trucks, and an art market. (I Love the Burg)

Closed

Central Avenue’s Zoie’s closed its doors on Monday, June 26. Owner Jeff Baker cited health issues as his reason for closing the spot. The LGBTQ restaurant opened last year + served Southern staples and craft cocktails. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Weather

A meteotsunami hit Clearwater Beach last week. Meaning, the water jumped up about two and a half feet higher than usual — a move caused by the severe weather. (WFLA)

Plan Ahead

Tampa’s “Epic Chef” competition is almost here. The first round of the cooking showdown is booked for Monday, July 10 at the Epicurean Hotel (1207 S. Howard Ave.) — featuring Rooster & the Till’s Josue Collado against Wild Child’s Evan Lipman. The showdown benefits Feeding Tampa Bay. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Open

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Travel

Dreaming of a trip abroad this summer? Babbel offers lesson plans for 14 different languages spoken throughout the world. Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you start speaking a new language in just three weeks.*

Events

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Smells like America

Tampa Bay Fourth of July events

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Plus, each participant in the hot dog eating contest takes home a promotional t-shirt. | Photo via @armatureworks_tampa

It’s almost time to sing happy birthday to America for the *checks notes* 247th time. We’ve rounded up some beefy options for celebrating over the holiday weekend.

Freedom 4 Miler | Saturday, July 1 | 7 a.m. | Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa | $25-$60 | Start the holiday weekend with a four-mile run benefiting families of fallen soldiers.

Community Independence Day Cookout | Saturday, July 1 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Bring the kiddos + camp chairs by for grilled eats, a bouncy house, and games.

Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest | Tuesday, July 4 | 4-5 p.m. | Armature Works, Tampa | $25 | Something about the Fourth makes us want a hot dog real bad. Put away as many Butcher n’ Barbecue dogs as you can in five minutes— winner takes home a $500 gift card + a championship belt.

Shop

Looking to support small businesses? Shop our online store, Six & Main, for all of your summer essentials.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Bailey

From the editor

Itching to check out Coachman Park this week? There’s a slew of events going on — from a The Black Honkeys concert tomorrow, June 29 to waterfront yoga on Friday, June 30.

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