A perfect venue to host trade shows, consumer shows, Conventions, concerts and social gatherings. Adjacent to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport less than an hour from Tampa Airport and six miles from Interstate 75. The Center is just that in the center of everything. Convenient transportation connects you to nearby hotels, world class dining and shopping, as well as a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Only 15 minutes away from more that 35 miles of internationally renowned white sugar sand beached overlooking the brilliant turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The on-site catering by Bella Cucina food services is presented by the Bella Boys, former ABC Channel 7 "What’s for Dinner" celebrities; Randy Ellis and John Medico. The "Bella Boys" and staff are skilled at creating menus, themed meals, specialty ethnic items, as well as all types of delectable cuisine. From Texas barbeque to white glove dining and meals for 30 to 5,000 persons. Fall of 2008 - 135 room Holiday Inn Full Service Hotel on property.
120,000 sq. ft. air conditioned facility with 90,000 square feet event floor
3,000 sq. ft. kitchen, Runway Café on site catering full concession stand available
17 landscaped acres to accommodate more than 750 parking spaces
