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SADDLEBROOK RESORT Saddlebrook Resort offers some of the finest meeting space Tampa has to offer, with the promise of unrivaled event facilities and a huge array of recreational opportunities, from Arnold Palmer signature golf to world-class tennis courts. Within the resort's Walking Village layout, your guests can stroll easily from their spacious suites to meeting rooms, recreational areas and restaurants. Settle into their expansive ballrooms and pavilions, intimate boardrooms and scenic out- door areas – all together offering 95,000 square feet of versatile, inviting event space. The Saddlebrook Conference Center offers 95,000 square feet of meeting/function space, 24 tech-rich meeting rooms and 15 outdoor venues with capacity for 10 to more than 2,000 guests. Choose from elegant ballroom spaces for up to 1,400 attendees with attached courtyards for cocktail receptions, professionally set executive boardrooms that open onto spacious patios for an indoor/outdoor experience, and much more. Outside of the office, your team can connect like never before, especially when enjoying the lim- itless outdoor and athletic pursuits on one of the prettiest event spaces Tampa has to offer. At Saddlebrook, moments out of the boardroom are just as successful as those within, with team-build- ing activities with the innovative Dr. Nick Hall, interactive cooking experiences, build-a-boat regat- tas, build-a-car races, "unofficial" Olympics and group golf and tennis tournaments. If it's your game, too, you've come to the right place to tackle the top Tampa golf courses. Saddlebrook Resort is home to two of Florida's most picturesque and playable golf courses. Both of the courses were designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, who incorporated rolling fair- ways, well-maintained greens and wilderness areas rich in cypress, pine and palm trees. With this property's state-of-the-art training center, pro shop and professional instruction, you're guaranteed an unrivaled Tampa, Florida, golf experience. For more information visit www.saddlebrook.com . GRANDE LAKES ORLANDO An oasis inspired by the golden age of Florida hotels, Grande Lakes Orlando is Central Florida's premier, multi-hotel resort. Anchored by The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott luxury hotels, the resort offers an incred- ible array of amenities, including spa treatments, championship golf, gourmet farm-to-table din- ing, and world-class pools with new deluxe cabanas. Incomparable relaxation, recreation and adventure await families, couples, groups, and others—all within minutes of Orlando's most popular theme parks and attractions. Situated amid more than 500 lush acres of natural habi- tats, lakes and a working farm, Grande Lakes Orlando is so much more than a great place to stay. The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott combine at Grande Lakes for inspired meetings, weddings and events in Central Florida. With more than 150,000 square feet of space, choose a venue perfectly tailored to your special occasion. Plan a lavish gala in one of the six ballrooms or host intimate executive retreats surrounded by acres of tropical gardens, lakes and wetlands. Organize a board meeting in one of 40 breakout rooms and rely on our expert planning team for a flawlessly executed evening in Orlando, Florida. Located on one of Central Florida's most biologically diverse and beautiful ecological sites, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club is the region's premier golf- ing destination. Hit the links and take in the spectacular scenery of the certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf course, which is home to a thriving ecosystem of ponds, wetlands, live oaks and cypress heads. With 18 championship-level holes and a course that serves as a PGA Tour Challenge event site, this full-service golf club has everything you need for a memorable stay in Orlando, from resort-inspired amenities to golf packages. For more information visit www.marriott.com and/or www.ritzcarlton.com. hotels, Grande Lakes Orlando is Central Florida's premier, multi-hotel resort. Marriott luxury hotels, the resort offers an incred- ible array of amenities, including spa treatments, championship golf, gourmet farm-to-table din- ing, and world-class pools with new deluxe cabanas. Incomparable relaxation, recreation and adventure await families, couples, groups, and others—all within minutes of Orlando's most popular theme parks and attractions. Situated amid more than 500 lush acres of natural habi- tats, lakes and a working farm, Grande Lakes Orlando is so much more than a great place to stay. at Grande Lakes for inspired meetings, weddings and events in Central Florida. With more than restaurants. Settle into their expansive ballrooms and pavilions, intimate boardrooms and scenic out- B M & T ••• September/October 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 39