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7th Annual Tampa Bay Downs Event 2020 Wow! What a beautiful day to enjoy our 7th Annual BACA event at the Tampa Bay Downs!! The weather couldn’t have been more perfect to enjoy a few cocktails and watch the ponies race and maybe make a few $$ (or give them all back to the track!).…

Crown Jewel of Ybor City The Bay Area Concierge Association had the enviable pleasure of being hosted by the Columbia Ybor City for an event on Monday Oct. 28th.  Nothing exudes the rich cultural heritage of Ybor City better than the Original 1905 Columbia Restaurant on 7th Avenue, the oldest, continuously operated restaurant in all…

There is nothing like the Florida Aquarium! Magnificent! We were fortunate to have a private event at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa this past Tuesday 10/22 and I cannot say enough about the hospitality of the entire team  but I will do my best. First I want to thank Aimie Johnson for working so hard…

Lots of Alligators and other Animals at Kiss A Gator Florida is home to some of the most unique and interesting animal species, and Alligator Attraction is the ultimate destination to meet these species up close and personal. Our Hands-On Adventures create memories and photo opportunities that will last a life time. We work hard…

Great Event for our BACA Group on July 30th, amazing views! The JP Cat is a brand new 52 FT catamaran, conveniently located in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg. They offer public cruises twice daily Thursday-Sunday. The catamaran is equipped to hold up to 72 guests for any private event or function, for this…

Another amazing BACA event at Eddie V’s in Tampa!!! As always, the ambiance and vibe was everything you would expect from a premier restaurant and lounge in Tampa Bay, with delicious delectables and perfectly poured cocktails, along with live Jazz to boot! A little bit of history I learned last night is that the first…

Bay Area Concierge Association (BACA) attended The Library last night, what a beautiful restaurant. The evening started with some wine, we then had a sampling of their fantastic appetizers. Beef Tartare: crispy carrots and cured egg yolk on toasted ciabatta, Burrata: arugula pesto & confit tomato with grilled sourdough, Benne Cauliflower: crispy garlic, scallion, spices…

Fabulous Art Event at the Chihuly Some of us started at the Rawk Star Cafe, then moved to the Chihuly Collection and ended up at the Morean Center for Glass across the street. What I great selection of art. After the event many of us headed to Amigos Tortilla Bar for some food. Such a…

The Dunedin Mardi Gras is one of the largest events within the state of Florida The weather was a little chilly, but who cares when its “Mardi Gras Time”. Thank you Dunedin Merchants for putting on this great event and thank you to our friend Rosemary at Jolly Trolley for providing us with the BACA…

Just a quick note to Thank You & your staff for the great evening we from BACA spent with you on Feb. 4th. Much fun was had by all!  It was so very interesting to see all of the merchandise that you offer & to hear about the Paddle Board & Kayak Tours available from…