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Our own special race at Tampa Bay Downs! What an exciting day with our partners at Tampa Bay Downs for the annual BACA Day at the Races! For 12 years we have witnessed thrilling horse races, enjoy delicious food, and learn about this great local attraction – all from the comfort of our Private Garden…

What a great Holiday event at the Holiday Inn St. Petersburg North Clearwater Thank you for inviting our members and friends to celebrate the season at the Let’s Get Tiki Holiday Party! It was a tropical winter wonderland filled with festive food and treats, lively music, and plenty of island-inspired cheer. A night of fun…

A perfect Tasting and Tour at the St. Petersburg Distillery! A great turnout for members where we discovered the art of craft distilling. The St. Petersburg Distillery provided us with their guided tour and tasting experience where we learned how their unique flavors come to life. The St. Petersburg Distillery, a proudly local, family-owned distillery that…

A Holiday Preview at the Florida Botanical Gardens! For several years now our members get to preview the beautiful lights and enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday cheer. We received a sneak peek at the upcoming holiday season while enjoying seasonal music, delicious treats, and prize drawing. A great way to kick off the…

An evening with BACA to view the Coconut Grove Resort! It was a magical evening at Coconut Grove Resort that gave our members a unforgettable night filled with music, delicious food, and great company. We toured this unique boutique resort right on Clearwater Beach! Our very own BACA member, Chef Linus, created some culinary delights…

BACA celebrating Halloween in vintage style! A fun and spooky Halloween at Clearwater Historical Society! BACA celebrated this years Halloween in Clearwater with a night of ghostly tales, eerie decorations, and a few surprises along the way. Attendees dressed in their best costume for a chance to win the costume contest! This event was a…

A behind the scenes tour and overview of expansion of the St. Petersburg / Clearwater Airport The event started off with our Host giving us an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the airport and its operations outside to where passengers board the planes. We received a full explanation of how this area operates for passengers and…

What an exciting tour and thrilling ride through the sky to conquer your fears at Empower Adventures! Our members had an exhilarating experience at Empower Adventures! A​n evening of zip-lining designed to strengthen our team spirit and inspire new connections. This was the perfect opportunity for camaraderie of our association in a truly unique setting.…

Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce launch party for their new Community Guide Hosted at the beautiful Safety Harbor Resort and Spa our members enjoyed an exciting event celebrating the release of our community guide. We mingled with local business owners, community members as well as your BACA colleagues. The event included delicious food, refreshing drinks…

What an incredible night at the JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa! Such a beautiful property in a prime location, aka the heart of the #1 beach in the USA, Clearwater Beach. Chef Inder (Chef Indrajit Suryawanshi) and staff outdid themselves with the assortment of bites, cocktails, mocktails, and more! His vivacious spirit and…