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B M & T ••• March/April 2018 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 16 JACKSONVILLE Looking for an unforgettable event destination? Jacksonville, Florida is the perfect setting for your next meeting or convention. In addition to world-class conference facilities. visitors love the riverfront downtown, vibrant local cul- ture, miles of white sand beaches, access to nature and wildlife, and world-class golf, shopping, and dining. As Florida's youngest city – and one of the hippest – Jacksonville is the get- away that leaves you feeling refreshed yet accomplished. You won't need a vaca- tion from this vacation! Here, you can experience a different side of Florida, combining both relax- ation and adventure, and allowing you to choose just how active you want to be. Enjoy Jacksonville's 22 miles of beaches, extensive park system, world-class fish- ing, historic neighborhoods, vibrant street arts scene, creative coastal cuisine, delicious craft beer, vibrant nightlife and so much more! Located in downtown Jacksonville, the Prime Osborn Convention Center offers 275,000 gross sq. ft. of flexible meeting space plus 78,500 sq. ft. of con- tiguous exhibit space all with wireless capability, making it the perfect setting for conventions, tradeshows, meetings, and banquets. Just minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport and less than a mile from over 2,300 hotel rooms, the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center is a sophisticated set- ting for your next event. The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts offers stunning river views, a convenient downtown location, and state of the art audio and visual capa- bilities. The center boasts three theaters with fixed seating for up to 3,000 guests and an additional 20,000 sq. ft. of lobby space for events and receptions. The center's downtown location is conven- ient to nearby hotels and within walking distance of 5,000 parking spaces. Jacksonville has grown into a world- class arts and culture destination. The local art and music scenes are alive with festivals and events. From the historic Florida Theatre, to Veterans Memorial Arena, to the Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall, your delegates' musical options range from classical, to country, rock-and-roll, and everything in between. From the arrival of the very first European explorers back in the 1500s, people of African descent have had a sig- nificant role in the making of Jacksonville. Today, the region's African-American Heritage Trail rounds up the most significant sites for a won- derfully wide-ranging look at Jacksonville's past. Jacksonville International Airport provides non-stop flights to more than 30 major U.S. cities and is only 15 min- utes from downtown. The airport offers 100 daily arrivals and departures on all major domestic air carriers and a net- work of regional carriers. For more information contact Visit Jacksonville at (800) 733-2668 or www.- visitjacksonville.com. Jacksonville Skyline