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B M & T ••• January/February 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 17 SAWGRASS MARRIOTT GOLF RESORT & SPA Situated along the picturesque Atlantic Ocean just 15 miles from Jacksonville, FL, the 514-room Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa sets the gold standard for hospitality where you can stylishly unwind in modern accommodations, ranging from homelike villas with private balconies to luxurious executive suites. Golf enthusiasts will have access to five world-class championship golf courses including The Stadium Course and Dye's Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass, home of The Players Championship. After a round of 18 holes, celebrate with delectable cuisine, refreshing cocktails, and beachfront views at one of many eclectic, on-site restaurants. With 61,000 sq. ft. of combined space, polished event rooms make the perfect setting for everything from corporate retreats to large meet- ings and conferences. Boasting elegant ballrooms to massive exhibit halls, Sawgrass Marriott is touted to be the largest conference resort between Atlanta and Orlando. Event spaces include: 16,000 –sq. ft. Champions Ballroom, 12,500-sq. ft. Tournament Hall, 8,000-sq. ft. Masters Ballroom, 5,100-sq. ft. Arbor Ballroom, and 4,000-sq. ft. Heritage Ballroom, as well as an impressive array of outdoor meeting areas. Other amenities include two executive boardrooms, a meeting planner office and a business center. Looking for more down time activity? A full-service spa provides a plethora of soothing treatments to help you restore body, mind and soul, while recreational facilities, include a fitness center, bike trail, volleyball court and four outdoor pools. For more information call (904) 285-7777 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-rooms/jaxsw-sawgrass-marriott-golf-resort-and-spa/. Sawgrass Golf Course INNISBROOK Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort, is nestled on 900 acres of rolling hills and 70 acres of lakes on the west coast of central Florida. Only 20 miles from Tampa International Airport, the Resort appeals to visitors seeking the ultimate golf resort experience in a locale that is easily accessible, and is within minutes of the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Innisbrook's collection of four championship golf courses is among the finest in America, and is proud to host the PGA TOUR's Valspar Championship Presented by BB&T every March. With 609 spacious guest rooms and suites, 65,000 sq. ft. of newly renovated conference facilities and the luxurious Indaba Spa, Innisbrook is the perfect place for leisurely getaways and group meetings. Following an extensive renovation, Innisbrook is once again a favorite among conference, event and incentive planners. With 100,000 sq. ft. of unique indoor and outdoor space, it is unmatched in its ratio of conference space to sleeping rooms. The campus-style resort combines one of the largest exhibit halls in Florida, an exceptional number of breakout options and an award- winning Conference Services team. Event spaces include the 8,280-sq. ft. Edinburgh Hall (with 10 adjacent salons and boardroom), 8,280-sq. ft. Stirling Hall (with 16 salons and boardroom), and 14,000-sq. ft. Iverness Hall, which features an 8,000-sq. ft. foyer. For leisure time activities, in addition to golf Innisbrook boasts the 18,000-sq. ft. Indaba Spa, which offers a meditation labyrinth, relaxation courtyard and treatment terraces, a plunge pool and steam rooms. Adjacent to the spa is the Indaba Fitness Center, where guests can enjoy the latest in cardiovascular and weight-training equipment and a wide range of daily classes. For more information call (800) 456-2000 or visit InnisbrookGolfResort.com. Innisbrook Penthouse Bedroom