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MEETINGS IMAGINED


“Meetings Imagined” was created by Marriott to give meeting planners inspiration on different ways they can motivate their group attendees just by set- ting up the spaces in unique ways. www.meetings imagined.com Turnkey solutions for corporate groups, board


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meetings and special social events are a specialty of The Vinoy, combining a world-class vacation at- mosphere with uncompromising business amenities and environmentally responsible hospitality manage- ment. From visionary concepts to intricate logisti- cal execution, the resorts' onsite team works with guests to produce dynamic events of all sizes. An impressive 63,000 square feet of indoor and


outdoor meeting function space delivers endlessly versatile configurations for all types of groups. Newly renovated meeting rooms and a reinvented Lobby/ Lounge/Library, as well as enhanced patio/veranda seating welcomes business travelers. Four ballrooms, the Tea Garden, an esplanade and pool deck can gra- ciously accommodate any theme party or celebra- tion and The Vinoy’s award-winning catering team offers customized menus for any event. For example, group meeting attendees can en-


joy a “Farm to Table” outdoor breakfast spread on the Veranda helping themselves to a Mimosa bar with fresh raspberry, peach and strawberry juices. Farm tables, benches and country chairs are provid- ed by A Chair Affair; floral arrangements by Carter’s Florist; and linens by Connie Duglin, all local St. Petersburg businesses who team up to support The Vinoy’s creative theme events. Groups can take advantage of the restaurants


on site, too, for group events, based on availability. Michael E. Mastry of HavenHome Design & Furniture Co. in St. Petersburg (www.facebook.com/haven- homefurniture) designed the interior of Fred’s Cel- lar. The speakeasy-style restaurant harkens back to an era when jazz raged and flappers danced behind locked doors. There’s even a password required to enter the Roaring ‘20s style restaurant and lounge. Creative menus and signature events like a Farm


to Table breakfast or Speakeasy theme party make meeting planners look good, bringing the group’s vision to life. Linked to the main resort via a covered walk-


way, the Palm Court Ballroom defines flexibility with 11,520 square feet that can accommodate up to 1,500 people, while 22-foot ceilings and state-of-the- art audio visual communicates a simple, yet impres- sive presentation or a no holds barred extravagant multi-media production. Divisible into eight rooms in a variety of configu- rations, the Palm Court Ballroom is ideal for business


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ssociates at The Vinoy come up with all kinds of creative meeting settings and food ideas for meetings and social events, large or small.


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