Tampa Bay & Company proudly welcomes the following new partners for the months of August, September, October & November 2009.
NOVEMBER
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Plant City Accommodations Conveniently located off I-4 Park Road (exit 22), minutes to Tampa, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Orlando. The closest hotel to International Softball Federation, Otis Andrews Complex, Mike Sansone Park & Randy Larson Four Plex. Our 70-room, interior corridor hotel is also only minutes from the Florida State Fairgrounds, Ford Amphitheatre, Florida Strawberry Festival, Sun N Fun Fly In and Dinosaur World.
2102 N Park Rd. I Plant City, FL 33563 I (813) 719-3800 www.hiexpress.com /plantcityfl Urban Culinary Cuisine Cafe Dining - Southern & American Cuisine and Caterers Urban Culinary Cuisine Cafe is an award-winning cafe known for the best Southern cuisine in the Tampa Bay area. Comfortable, relaxed environment also offers American cuisine including steak and seafood entrees, wine-based cream sauces and exotic salads, all cooked fresh when ordered. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your meal. Open every day. Catering available as well.
Accurate Event Group Security Services & Staffing Agency Accurate Event Group offers innovations in today's event staffing industry, security personnel, ushers, ticket takers, package checkers, registration staff, models, box office staff, valet and managed parking. Licensed, bonded, insured and experienced since 1978.
Bella's serving homemade pastas and thin crust pizzas from an oak-fired oven since 1986. Close to downtown Tampa and the Tampa Convention Center. Bella's serves fresh Florida grouper, snapper, veal and chicken. Open late, outside dining, happy hour Monday-Friday.
1413 S Howard Ave. I Tampa, FL 33606 I (813) 254-3355 www.bellasitaliancafe.com BRIO Tuscan Grille Dining - Italian BRIO Tuscan Grille is a casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The menu features wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood. BRIO International Plaza boasts six private dining rooms, available for groups of 12 to 225.
2223 N Westshore Blvd., B-209 I Tampa, FL 33607 I (813) 877-3939 www.brioitalian.com
CENTRO Tampa Media - Print & Publications
CENTRO Tampa is the largest weekly Spanish publication in the Tampa area. More than 40,000 issues are delivered free of charge every Friday to Hispanic households in Hillsborough County. Our website provides Hispanic consumers with local information and news updates from their home countries.
202 S. Parker St. I Tampa, FL 33606 I (813) 259-8161 www.centrotampa.com Chez Bryce Dining - Mediterranean/French Tampa's only two-star Michelin and AAA five-diamond award-winning chef, J. Bryce Whittlesey. Our ever changing menu paired with an eclectic wine list and personable service staff, makes for an unforgettable dining experience. Private dining room, great outdoor courtyard, full catering services, cooking classes, as well as a spectacular Sunday brunch.
238 E Davis Blvd. I Tampa, FL 33606 I (813) 258-8100
Kona Grill Dining - Asian Kona Grill puts an exciting twist on American cuisine. We prepare over 40 sauces from scratch everyday, bringing new excitement to an incredible variety of delicious appetizers and entrees. Try our signature Macadamia Nut Chicken, Sweet Chili-Glazed Salmon or our Kona's Big Island Meatloaf. We also serve award-winning sushi, hand-crafted daily by talented sushi chefs at our elegant sushi bar. Relax and watch colorful, exotic fish in our mesmerizing 2,000 gallon seawater aquarium. Great atmosphere! So whether it's for lunch, dinner or happy hour, escape to Kona Grill!
4134 W Boy Scout Blvd. I Tampa, FL 33607 I (813) 877-5938 www.konagrill.com Norton Interactive Comedy Entertainment
Norton Interactive Comedy provides hilarious characters and shows for themed events. Norton Interactive History provides museum quality characters and tours of Tampa Bay. Either way your guests will enjoy these enthusiastic performers with their proven track record of entertainers.
1218 E Jean St. I Tampa, FL 33604 I (813) 234-0666 nortoncomedy@hotmail.com
Stacey Lee Agency Talent Management/Modeling Agencies
Specializing in providing models, talent and exhibit booth staffing for conventions and trade shows nationwide.
27221 State Road 56, Suite 120 I Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 I (888) 3412440 www.staceyleeagency.com
Sticks of Fire.com Media - Digital Publication
Voted Tampa Bay's best blog for five consecutive years, online magazineSticks of Fire tracks the daily pulse of Bay area events, news, and opinion for both locals and visitors to greater Tampa Bay.
Tampa Consistory - Scottish Rite Masonic Center Unique Venue We are the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. Our facility includes an auditorium, which holds 850 people and the banquet hall, which holds 350 people. Please contact us for more information.
5500 Memorial Hwy. I Tampa, FL 33634 I (813) 886-0578 www.srtampa.org TK Graphics Commercial Art and Design
Specializing in professional freelance design, commercial art and graphic design.
19531 Gulf Blvd., Suite 417 I Indian Shores, FL 33604 I (813) 234-0666 Ybor City Saturday Market Shopping
The Ybor City Saturday Market comes to life every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine from 9am-3pm. We offer fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts, jewelry, prepared foods and so much more! Admission is free. Parking is free. Pets welcome.
Centennial Park in Ybor City (8th Ave. and 9th St.) I Tampa, FL 33605 I (813) 241-2442 www.ybormarket.com Zelen Communications Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Zelen Communications is a local advertising and Internet services company based in South Tampa since 1992. We provide creative services for traditional and interactive marketing efforts.
304 S. Melville Ave. I Tampa, FL 33606 I (813) 250-1530 www.zelencomm.com
SEPTEMBER
Adelante Live Inc. Talent Management/Modeling Agencies
Adelante Live is a forward-thinking, experiential marketing and promotional talent agency that develops and executes live events, promotions, and trade shows in all major U.S. markets. The services we provide include: brand ambassadors, promotion/event managers, trade show hostesses, lead generators, street teams, spokesmodels, performance/interactive talent, crowd gatherers, demonstators and event production staff.
202 S. 22nd St, Suite 110 I Tampa, FL 33605 I (800) 320-9160 www.adelantelive.com Comfort Suites Tampa Fairgrounds - Casino Accommodations
Brand new, all-suites hotel conveniently located I-4 and 301 (exit 7) and within walking distance to Florida State Fairgrounds and Ford Amphitheater. All rooms include a 37" LCD TV, microwave, refrigerator, high-speed Internet, heated pool and deluxe hot breakfast.
4506 Oak Fair Blvd. I Tampa, FL 33610 I (813) 868-7770 www.choicehotels.com/FL794 Conference Direct Meeting & Event Planners
Full service meeting planning company that saves you time and money in finding the perfect hotel or venue for your group or meeting in any city at no cost to you.
Fleming Advertising & Design is a full service design shop that offers the quality and experience of a large ad agency withouth the high prices. With more than 20 years experience in Tampa Bay, our clients receive fast and friendly service. No job is too small or too large. Specializing in all forms of print and web design.
167 114th Avenue NE I St. Petersburg, FL 33716 I (727) 374-6845 FlemingAD@tampabay.rr.com Seasons 52 Dining - Steak and Seafood Seasons 52 is a casually sophisticated fresh grill and wine bar that invites you to discover the sensational flavors of our seasonally inspired menu. Award-winning international wine list. Live entertainment nightly. Private and semi-private dining available. Chef's table. Complimentary valet.
204 N Westshore Blvd. I Tampa, FL 33609 I (813) 286-1152 www.seasons52.com Panther International LLC Financial Services Panther International is the leading provider of complete grant and loan management solutions for government and non-profit agencies. Our most popular products include BlackCat Grants, BlackCat Loans, and BlackCat PFC. Each of these software solutions is affordable, web-based, and specially designed to manage project data, financials, reports, and related documents. The Panther team of experts specializes in consulting, grant applications, loan servicing, financial management, and custom software development for the transportation, affordable housing, and environmental industries.
2841 Executive Dr. 2nd Floor I Clearwater, FL 33762 I (727) 556-0990 www.PantherInternational.com Ghost Party Haunted Tours Things to Do & See - Tours
Haunted tours in historic Ybor City. Experience a real ghost investigation in a haunted location, historical haunted graveyards, haunted hotels, and actual sites where mobsters were gunned down during the 1930s Error of Blood! Climb aboard for the scare of your life!
1600 E 8th Ave., Suite B 104 I Tampa, FL 33605 I (813) 404-9275 www.ghost-party.com
AUGUST
Airport Tampa Metro Car Transportation
Metro Car Tampa services provide quality ground transportation to and from a wide array of events in the Tampa Bay area. From airport transportation to proms, weddings and special events, our trained chauffeurs and drivers guarantee a safe, timely trip. Our vehicles and drivers are insured and provide quality, courteous and extremely affordable door-to-door service.
A unique movie experience with 3D Digital and IMAX theaters where there is a full menu from Starbucks to Westshore Pizza and liquor bar. Reserved seating is also available. Catering available for private parties, birthdays, and corporate events. Upscale nightclub, Dolce Vita, on premise and available for rent.
We provide top talent for event, special projects and all your staffing needs. From temporary to direct hire. All candidates are thoroughly screened. Sourcing your own team? Let us handle pre-employment screening including background checks, drug testing and employment eligibility.
Our company sells what we believe is the best pet food on the market today. All our foods our formulated by anatomically-recognized veterinarian Dr. Jane Bicks. We offer very high quality foods...at not so high prices.
The rooms at our hotel are designed with you in mind. From a comfortable bed to the complimentary hot breakfast and high-speed Internet access, we want you to leave us feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Lazy Days RV Center www.lazydays.com 6130 LazyDays Blvd. I Seffner, FL 33584 I (813) 874-6085
Maggiano's Little Italy Dining - Italian
Maggiano's Little Italy specializes in Italian-American cuisine offering both classic and contemporary recipes, including family style portions. We have four private banquet rooms perfect for your next occasion. We invite you to join us for your next meal!
203 Westshore Plaza I Tampa, FL 33609 I (813) 288-9000 www.maggianos.com
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Suncoast Region Non-Profit Organization
We grant the wishes of children ages 2.5-18 with life-threatening medical conditions in the Suncoast region to enrich the human experience with strength, hope and joy. The Suncoast region consists of Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, Polk and Pinellas counties.
Our downtown establishment provides breakfast and lunch at a reasonable price. We will offer beer and wine in October! Delivery and catering available.
Tampa Bay Fashion Week is an annual event that epitomizes the fashion scene in the Bay area with an annual event that celebrates the style that is uniquely Tampa Bay's very own. This event brings talented fashion and accessories designers together to showcase their work for local, regional and national buyers, press, boutique owners and consumers, and provides all lovers of creativity a week of positive, high-fashion and artistic energy.
