Top North Port Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Sanctuary Golf Club is a private, member-owned club on Sanibel Island, Florida, established in 1993 around an Arthur Hills-designed championship course that earned recognition from Golf Digest as one of America's best private courses. The club borders the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and holds Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary status, placing it within one of Southwest Florida's most distinctive natural settings. Beyond golf, the club's Clubhouse serves as the center of its social life, with dining spaces designed for gatherings of all kinds — from the Veranda, with panoramic views of the manicured course, to the Wine Room for small private occasions, to the Main Dining Room for larger events and galas. During the winter season, the Clubhouse hosts regular social programming including entertainment nights, wine tastings, ladies' events, and formal galas. The Sanctuary is a member-owned equity club, and its community extends beyond the property through the Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation, established in 2019 to support local philanthropic causes on Sanibel Island.

• Spaces for 15-250 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 4 Total Spaces

Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10-acre nonprofit botanical garden in the Old Palma Sola section of northwest Bradenton, Florida. The park traces its roots to 1990, when local citizens rallied to preserve a site that had served as the Manatee County Nursery. The Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in 1993, and the Galleria building was added in 2000 to host weddings, parties, and educational programs. A protected warm micro-climate keeps the grounds notably frost-free, allowing the park to display rare palms, exotic fruit trees, and subtropical flowering plants found few other places in the region. For private events, the park offers several rental options across its grounds. The Galleria building and its adjacent half-covered deck can seat up to 160 guests and accommodate up to 250 when the outdoor lawns and gardens are included. Wedding couples have access to the full grounds, including the grand lawn, a palm area with gazebo, the Baden Building for a bride's room with kitchenette, and the screened pavilion. The covered pavilion seats up to 50 and suits birthday parties, showers, and family gatherings. A Board Room adjacent to the park office accommodates up to 15 for small meetings. Caterers, photographers, and other vendors of the client's choice are welcome, and on-site staff manage each event from setup through closing.

• Spaces for 12 Guests

Image Yacht Charters has offered private yacht charter experiences along Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast since the 1990s. Based in Fort Myers, the company specializes in fully customized half-day, full-day, and multi-day stay-aboard charters aboard the 76' Fiesta Forever — a 2,500-square-foot motor yacht featuring two salons, five staterooms, six bathrooms, and a fully equipped galley. The Fiesta Forever accommodates private family cruises, romantic getaways, weddings, engagements, dock parties, and corporate events. Each charter is tailored through a dedicated concierge specialist and includes captain, crew, and fuel. Optional services include catering, a private chef, and additional onshore and offshore activities. Charter destinations span Southwest Florida's island coast — Sanibel, Captiva, Boca Grande, and Cayo Costa — with extended itineraries reaching the Florida Keys, Miami, Bimini, the Exuma Islands, and beyond.

• Spaces for 30-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Pelican Preserve Golf Club is a private golf club in Fort Myers, Florida, offering an elegant setting for weddings, corporate events, golf outings, and social celebrations. Surrounded by scenic nature preserves and a championship 27-hole golf course, the club features versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces, personalized catering, and dedicated event professionals who create seamless experiences for gatherings of all sizes.

• Spaces for 60-850 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

Plantation Golf & Country Club is a private country club set within a 1,300-acre master-planned community in Venice, Florida. The 45,000-square-foot clubhouse sits alongside two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Ron Garl and serves as the primary event facility, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces that accommodate gatherings from 20 to 850 guests. The club's indoor event spaces include the Manor Ballroom, where moveable walls allow the room to flex between an intimate setting for 50 to 200 guests and a full-scale configuration for up to 850. The Grill Room seats up to 120 guests and features a wall of windows overlooking the golf course and gardens, along with a built-in dance floor. The Hibiscus Room provides a more private setting for groups of up to 60. Outdoors, the Pool Deck accommodates up to 300 guests alongside the club's Junior Olympic-size pool, and the Manor Lawn offers a scenic ceremony site set against a pond and tree line. The club's culinary team provides catering for all on-site events, with customizable menus available for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

• Spaces for 30-5,000 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

JetBlue Park at Fenway South is the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, situated on a 106-acre campus at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers, Florida. Opened in 2012, the ballpark was designed by Populous to echo Fenway Park in Boston — sharing the same field dimensions, a replica Green Monster standing 43 feet tall, and signature details like the manually operated scoreboard and red seat marking Ted Williams' legendary 502-foot home run. The venue is open year-round for private events and can accommodate groups ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations across its indoor and outdoor spaces. A 10,000-square-foot concourse wraps the main seating bowl and suits trade shows, luncheons, and large seated dinners. The Monster Deck offers panoramic views of the field, while suites along the first-base grandstand provide self-contained settings for smaller groups. The park's 20 acres of open green space and parking for more than 3,000 vehicles support festivals, fundraisers, races, and corporate outings — including batting practice on the field itself. For event inquiries, the venue's events team can be reached at jbpevents@redsox.com or 239-226-4783.

• Spaces for 140 Guests

• Spaces for 25-300 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero is an all-suite hotel in Estero, Florida, offering event space alongside 150 guest suites. The property overlooks the Estero Bay Preserve and sits near Southwest Florida International Airport, Coconut Point Mall, and Hertz Arena. The hotel offers approximately 4,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across multiple rooms, accommodating groups from small boardroom gatherings to receptions of 300 guests. The Estero Ballroom seats up to 220 for banquets and holds 300 for cocktail receptions. A covered outdoor patio provides an open-air option for up to 200 guests with views of the pool and preserve. Smaller breakout rooms — including the Heron/Ibis Room and The Boardroom — suit meetings and more intimate celebrations. All-suite accommodations give event attendees two-room suites with separate living and sleeping areas. The hotel's Eagle's Nest Café provides on-site dining, and the property includes an outdoor pool and fitness center. Dedicated sales and catering staff support event planning from inquiry through execution.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit environmental organization founded in 1993, situated on Cunningham Key in Tierra Verde, Florida — a waterfront setting on the edge of Tampa Bay with views stretching toward Fort De Soto, Shell Key, and the Gulf of Mexico. The organization's facility, opened in 2005 as a Marine Education Center, doubles as an event venue where weddings and private celebrations support the organization's ongoing bay restoration work. The venue accommodates up to 150 guests across an indoor community room and a 1,900-square-foot covered veranda deck that wraps around the building and overlooks the bay. The interior features wall-to-wall picture windows, and the surrounding lawn provides space for ceremonies. Rental includes nine hours of event time, tables and chairs, a prep room for the wedding party, onsite parking, and a Tampa Bay Watch representative present throughout. Couples and event hosts choose their own licensed caterers with no surcharge. The location is tucked away in a private, secure setting near Fort De Soto Park, while remaining convenient to beach resorts and Tampa International Airport.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Lovers Key Beach Weddings is the exclusive event concession operating within Lovers Key State Park on Fort Myers Beach, Florida — a 1,600-acre preserve of barrier islands, sugar-sand beaches, and mangrove forests. Once reachable only by boat, the park's remote character still defines the experience: couples exchange vows on open beachfront, surrounded by Gulf of Mexico views and natural seclusion that few venues can offer. The venue provides multiple ceremony and reception locations across the park. North Beach, Mid Beach, and South Beach each offer distinct beachfront ceremony settings, from an intimate stretch at Big Carlos Pass to a secluded tidal spot accessed by tram. For receptions, the Gazebo — decorated with Hollywood lights and decorative fabric — accommodates up to 100 guests. The Welcome and Discovery Center, which opened in 2021, offers an indoor-outdoor option with a wall of doors that opens to fresh air, serving up to 100 guests downstairs and 50 in the upstairs space. Lovers Key Beach Weddings offers ceremony-only, reception-only, and all-inclusive wedding packages, and serves as a venue for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, corporate events, and family reunions as well.

• Spaces for 95-1,500 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa sits along Florida's Gulf Coast in Bonita Springs, between Naples and Fort Myers, on a private peninsula surrounded by Estero Bay and lush tropical landscape. The resort offers more than 82,500 square feet of meeting and event space across 21 distinct indoor and outdoor venues — from grand ballrooms with 22-foot ceilings to private garden courtyards and a ceremony site on its own barrier island. For large-scale events, the Calusa Ballroom delivers over 14,000 square feet of space with contemporary chandeliers and soaring ceilings, accommodating more than 1,000 guests for a formal banquet or over 1,400 in theater configuration. The Estero Ballroom provides a refined setting for mid-sized gatherings, seating up to 540 for a formal dinner. Outdoor options range from the Royal Palm Courtyard — a secluded garden space for up to 1,080 at dinner — to the intimate Banyan Courtyard, shaded by banyan trees and suited for gatherings of up to 95 seated guests. The resort pairs its event spaces with in-house catering, dedicated event managers, and full setup and cleanup services. Experienced planners work with groups across weddings, corporate conferences, galas, and private celebrations.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Sun 'N Lake Golf Club is a 36-hole golf and event facility in Sebring, Florida, home to two courses — Turtle Run and Deer Run — alongside a recently renovated clubhouse built for private celebrations of all kinds. The clubhouse anchors the venue's event program, offering a state-of-the-art banquet facility and an outdoor event lawn that together accommodate up to 300 guests. The space is suited for weddings and receptions, bridal showers, banquets, holiday parties, corporate meetings, and more. Sun 'N Lake's events team works with clients from inquiry through event day, handling coordination details so hosts can focus on the occasion. On-site dining is provided through the Island View Restaurant, which serves the clubhouse regularly and supports event catering. The club is also a stop on the Citrus Golf Trail, making it a natural draw for golf outings and tournament groups looking to combine play with a private event.

• Spaces for 60-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

The Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club is the ideal location for your private gathering, whether it is for work or play. Visit our private beachfront to organize a beachside party for your closest guests or an intimate private wedding or vow renewal ceremony. For gatherings of 250 people or fewer, the Boca Ceiga Ballroom, which was named for the lovely waterway it overlooks, offers a charming setting for wedding receptions and social functions. Looking for a more private experience? For groups of 60 or fewer, our Private Dining Room is also accessible and provides stunning waterfront views in addition to an upscale atmosphere. Only a few steps away from our magnificent clubhouse, our 18-hole championship golf course is open seasonally for golf competitions. Whatever kind of event you're organizing, we have the venues, gourmet treats, and qualified employees to match your vision and unique occasion.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Secret Garden at Paradise Spring is a BYO outdoor wedding and event estate set on 32 acres in Lithia, Florida, southeast of Tampa. The property centers on the Secret Garden — a lush outdoor ceremony space featuring a spring, swing, altar, benches, and garden furnishings — alongside the 5,000-square-foot, air-conditioned Paradise Spring Pavilion for indoor receptions. Couples may book the Secret Garden alone or take the entire estate, which adds the Villa for up to three nights of on-site accommodations for up to 20 overnight guests. As a bring-your-own-vendor venue, Paradise Spring gives couples full flexibility to select their own caterers, DJs, photographers, and other vendors. All-inclusive catering and décor packages — covering tables, chairs, linens, glassware, silverware, plates, and table décor — are available at an additional per-person rate for those who prefer a more turn-key experience.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Rising along the Gulf Coast in St. Pete Beach, The Don CeSar offers an iconic beachfront setting for meetings, weddings, and social events. Known for its signature pink façade and historic charm, the venue features elegant ballrooms, oceanfront lawns, and scenic terraces designed for seamless indoor-outdoor celebrations. With sweeping Gulf views, coastal-inspired interiors, and a timeless sense of grandeur, the resort accommodates both intimate gatherings and large-scale events, delivering a memorable and elevated experience in one of Florida’s most recognizable destinations.

• Spaces for 32-316 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida is one of the most architecturally distinctive event venues in the Tampa Bay area. The building itself — anchored by "The Enigma," a dramatic geodesic glass structure — provides a backdrop unlike any ballroom or banquet hall. Private events here unfold against one of the largest collections of Salvador Dalí's work outside of Europe, with exclusive after-hours gallery access included in every rental. Three event spaces serve different occasions. The Avant-garden is an outdoor garden surrounded by lush landscaping and Dalí-inspired sculptures, accommodating up to 275 guests for cocktail receptions, open-air dinners, and wedding ceremonies. The Raymond James Community Room is a contemporary indoor space suited to seated dinners, receptions, and corporate gatherings for up to 175 guests. The Foyer offers a welcoming first-floor setting for pre-event mingling and networking, holding up to 75 guests. A third-floor Bay Vista space provides panoramic views of Tampa Bay for more intimate gatherings. All venue bookings are coordinated through UDREAM EVENTS, a Tampa Bay–based production team that handles vendor coordination, site visits, and day-of execution. Events are held after museum hours, and packages include in-house tables and chairs, setup, and one hour of private gallery access.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Akwaaba Hall at the Uhuru House is a community event space in St. Petersburg, Florida, available for rental at affordable rates. The hall is designed to serve the local community, offering a culturally enriched setting adorned with African-inspired decor, stage lighting, and a dedicated stage area with curtained backdrop. The main hall accommodates up to 150 guests and comes equipped with tables and chairs, a sound booth, multiple lighting configurations, and an adjacent staging kitchen. A registration and greeting entryway provides a welcoming arrival experience for guests. The space is wheelchair accessible and includes wireless internet, making it well suited for banquets, community gatherings, celebrations, and private events of all kinds.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Heron Creek Golf & Country Club is a private country club and event venue situated in North Port, Florida, between Sarasota and Naples. The centerpiece of the property is an Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course comprising three distinct nine-hole courses — the Oaks, Marsh, and Creek — set across terrain with elevation changes and sparkling water features that are rare in Southwest Florida. For private events, the club offers a Dining Room suited to wedding receptions, galas, and larger gatherings, a Private Dining Room for rehearsal dinners and intimate celebrations, and a Board Room for meetings and corporate functions. Outdoor ceremony options include a poolside setting and a verandah that take advantage of the surrounding natural landscape. The grounds and clubhouse provide a range of photography settings, from the championship course to the natural areas woven throughout the property.

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, nestled in Fort Myers, Florida, stands as a testament to history and elegance, offering an exceptional setting for weddings and special events. Dating back to the 1900s, this architectural gem showcases the grandeur of Neoclassical Revival design, providing a captivating backdrop for your special event. Immerse yourself and your guests in the timeless beauty of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, where every corner exudes charm and sophistication. From enchanting indoor spaces to picturesque outdoor settings, your wedding day dreams can come to life. At the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, your vision is paramount. With a range of wedding packages and services tailored to your preferences and budget, their dedicated team works hand in hand with vendors across SWFL to ensure every detail of your wedding is thoughtfully planned and executed. With its blend of history, charm, and impeccable service, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center invites you to embark on a journey of timeless romance and unforgettable moments on your special day.