Eddie V’s in Tampa

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…

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The Library Restaurant St. Petersburg

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…

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Chihuly & Morean Arts Center St. Petersburg

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…

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Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade 2019

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…

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Clearwater Beach Paddleboard and Rental Company

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…

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Palm Pavilion Clearwater Beach

This special event on January 22nd, 2019 was sponsored by the Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach.  This place has been there since 1926 and overlooks the Gulf of Mexico with the beach directly at the front door. The food and service was terrific and included some great seafood as well as their famous beach burgers.…

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Tampa Bay Downs

What a great day at Tampa Bay Downs for the 6th annual outing with the Bay Area Concierge Association. Sunday, January 13, 2019 – My wife and I have attended the last three years and wouldn’t miss this great event. Perfect weather, fun group of people and winning horses! I even won the first three…

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Shephard’s Beach Resort Clearwater Beach

WOW did we have a GREAT Time at ‘The New’ Shephard’s Beach Resort on Thursday night 8/23!! GM Paul Andrews, Front Desk Mgr. & BACA Member Valerie Samuels and Head Barman Tommy Schaar pulled out all the stops to show us all a good time and show us all the recent new upgrades that Shephard’s…

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Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Tampa

One word echoed among those of us who attended last week’s event at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse when it came to describe the service we have received…IMPECABLE! I have been to several Brazilian “churrascarias” in several places and, I must say, the level of class, attention to detail and the warm, friendly care we experienced…

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James Museum & Stillwater Tavern St Petersburg

St. Petersburg is truly becoming a hub for the arts! It is great to see galleries, museums and murals popping up all over, attracting visitors to the Sunshine City. And the art scene is quite eclectic, from sculptures to paintings to pottery and from surrealist to contemporary. It is not surprising that Tom and Mary…

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