Top Seminole Venues

• Spaces for 80 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 40 Guests

• Spaces for 130-2,610 Guests
• 2 Landmarks
• 5 Theaters
• 1 Waterfront

The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts is one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, spanning 335,000 square feet on a nine-acre campus along the east bank of the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. Originally opened in 1987 as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and renamed in 2009 to honor philanthropist David A. Straz Jr., the complex hosts more than 1,500 events and 600,000 patrons in a typical season. The campus comprises five individual theaters available for rental — Carol Morsani Hall (2,610 seats), Ferguson Hall (1,042 seats), the Jaeb Theater (312 seats), the TECO Energy Foundation Theater (250 seats), and the Shimberg Playhouse (130 seats) — as well as a performing arts conservatory and rehearsal hall. Theater spaces accommodate performance-centered events including concerts, lectures, meetings, recitals, plays, graduations, and pageants. The center's lobbies are also available for wedding receptions, banquets, and parties. On-site catering is provided exclusively through Maestro's, which operates throughout the theaters, lobbies, the on-site restaurant, and event tents on the riverfront grounds.

Your love tale deserves to be told with Ybor City's character at its core and the exquisite service of Hotel Haya as its shining star. Your wedding at Haya may be anything and everything you want it to be, and the venue's lively, modern areas with high ceilings and natural light make it possible. You and your bridal party will have plenty of room to spread out and relax in our luxurious Floridian Suite as you get ready for your big day. It will be a wonderful spot to go back to after your party because it has plenty of room for you to do makeup, get dressed, and have champagne toasts with your friends before the ceremony. Take a minute for yourself before the wedding, or afterward, enjoy some of your first private moments together as a married couple on the charming balcony. Choose a location that lives up to your expectations, from the personal atmosphere of our pool and private dining room to the opulent splendor of the Valencia Ballroom.

• Spaces for 43-1,252 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Theaters
• 2 Historic Spaces

Tampa Theatre is a historic nonprofit movie palace in downtown Tampa, Florida, operating at 711 N. Franklin Street since its opening on October 15, 1926. Designed by renowned atmospheric theatre architect John Eberson for Paramount Pictures, it stands today as the world's most complete and best-preserved example of Eberson's signature atmospheric style — a design that evokes a moonlit Mediterranean courtyard, complete with twinkling stars overhead, old-world statuary, gargoyles, and ornate architectural detail. Eberson himself considered Tampa Theatre his personal favorite among the atmospheric theatres he designed. After facing demolition in 1973, the building was saved through a community-led preservation effort and purchased by the City of Tampa. It reopened in January 1977, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and has since become a national model for historic theatre preservation. The venue is managed by the not-for-profit Tampa Theatre, Inc. under a long-term agreement with the City. Today the theatre hosts more than 600 events annually — including first-run and classic films, live concerts, special events, and corporate gatherings — across two cinema spaces: the historic 1,252-seat main auditorium and the intimate 43-seat John T. Taylor Screening Room, which opened in 2024 as the theatre's first expansion in nearly a century. The main auditorium is available for private event rental for concerts, film screenings, meetings, and presentations.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi is a 20,000-square-foot waterfront restaurant and event venue situated on Harbour Island in Tampa, Florida. Open since 1997, the property overlooks the Hillsborough River, the Garrison Channel, and the downtown Tampa skyline, offering unobstructed water and city views from nearly every vantage point. The venue offers five private event spaces suited to groups of all sizes. The Waterfront Room — the flagship private space — sits one level above the main dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a 270-degree panorama of downtown Tampa, and an attached private balcony. Backjack's Lounge provides a flexible indoor setting for corporate events, celebrations, and social gatherings, with the option to combine with the adjacent Island Bar for larger buyouts. The Patio Cabanas bring the event outdoors under a covered cabana roof, with sweeping skyline and water views. A more intimate Wine Room rounds out the lineup for smaller private dinners. Jackson's in-house culinary and service team handles food and beverage for all private events, with valet parking and wheelchair-accessible facilities available on-site.

23 Restaurant Services offers event spaces for your next celebration in Tampa, Florida.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Theater
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Carrollwood Cultural Center is a community arts venue in Tampa, Florida, housed in a renovated historic church that opened in March 2008 through a partnership between Hillsborough County and the Friends of Carrollwood Cultural Center, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching community life through arts and culture. The 26,000-square-foot main building sits in the heart of Carrollwood Village and features a stage, dance floor, art studios, computer lab, conference rooms, vaulted ceilings, an open lobby, and a caterer's kitchen. A sister building, The Studio, adds 4,400 square feet of additional space for classes, performances, and private room rentals. The Main Theatre accommodates up to 200 guests and is available for weddings, receptions, recitals, parties, and corporate gatherings. Smaller meeting rooms — including the Community Room, Meeting Room II, and the Carrollwood Village Room — offer more intimate settings for showers, birthday parties, and business meetings. The lush campus grounds and outdoor stage provide a scenic backdrop for festivals and outdoor events. The center hosts a monthly fresh market, seasonal arts festivals, and a year-round lineup of cultural programming spanning visual arts, theatre, music, and dance. All rental spaces include access to the caterer's kitchen, and outside caterers are permitted.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

Carrollwood Country Club is a private country club set on a championship 27-hole golf course in Tampa's Carrollwood Village. Originally established in 1972 and comprehensively redeveloped in 2005, the club's 25,000-square-foot clubhouse provides a polished, resort-style setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of all kinds. The crown jewel of the event facilities is the Grand Ballroom — a 6,000-square-foot room with 19-foot ceilings, 12 classical chandeliers, and sweeping views of the golf course. It accommodates up to 250 guests for dinner and 300 for a reception. Alongside the ballroom, the club offers several additional spaces: Salon 1 and Salon 2 (combinable for up to 150 seated guests), the intimate Emerald Room, the 1972 Grille, and a ceremony courtyard framed by a grandfather oak. An outdoor terrace overlooking the course is available for cocktail receptions. In-house catering, a dedicated catering and planning team, and an on-property resort hotel round out what the club offers to event hosts. The experienced staff coordinates menus, décor, audiovisuals, and logistics, allowing clients to focus on the event itself.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Country Club

Heritage Springs Golf & Country Club sits on 875 acres in Trinity, Florida, approximately 35 minutes north of Tampa. At the center of the property is a 20,600-square-foot clubhouse that houses multiple gathering spaces alongside the full-service Fountain Vue Restaurant and a casual Sports Lounge. The Performing Arts Center is the flagship event space, seating up to 250 guests on an elevated stage with theater-quality sound and lighting — a setting suited to large wedding receptions, galas, and corporate presentations alike. The Upper Deck Terrace provides an open-air counterpart, with views of the pool and the 18th fairway of the 18-hole championship golf course. The surrounding grounds include a heated pool and spa, tennis courts, and scenic conservation areas with ponds — giving event guests room to explore beyond the clubhouse. The club's championship golf course is available for tournament play and corporate outings, and the property's size makes it a practical destination for multi-day gatherings.

• Spaces for 25-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Total Spaces

The Sunset by Gulf Drive Cafe is a waterfront wedding and event venue situated at the south end of Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Beach, Florida, where the Gulf of Mexico's turquoise-emerald waters and sugar-white sands frame a spectacular backdrop of multi-colored sunsets. The venue offers several open-air spaces suited to gatherings of different sizes. The Sunset Tiki is a rustic, spacious tiki hut accommodating up to 150 guests, with white padded chairs and tables arranged around a dance floor and roll-down shutters to shield guests from the elements. The Seaside Tiki is a more intimate spot for groups of up to 30, where guests can dine alfresco at a custom 20-foot wood banquet table with their feet in the sand. All food and beverage, staffing, equipment, and linens are provided through the venue. A dedicated event coordinator supports each couple from planning through event day, and the venue books only one reception per day.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

The University Area Community Center is a 50,000-square-foot multi-purpose complex in Tampa, Florida, near the University of South Florida. Operated by the University Area Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) public/private partnership with more than 20 years of service to the community, the center serves as a hub for events, programming, and neighborhood life. The complex offers a range of spaces available for facility rental, including a community room, an indoor performance stage, music and dance studios, a full-sized gymnasium, and a large lighted patio deck. Outdoor options include a bandshell, covered pavilion, and picnic area, making the center a flexible choice for events of many types — from performances and receptions to community gatherings and private celebrations.

• Spaces for 325 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Palm Aire Country Club is a member-owned, member-governed full-service country club in Sarasota, Florida — one of the largest and most well-equipped clubs in the greater Sarasota area. Set across 1,400 acres with two 18-hole championship golf courses, the club offers a warm, family-style atmosphere that draws members from a wide range of backgrounds. The clubhouse serves as the heart of club life, hosting wedding receptions, quinceañeras, and fundraising luncheons alongside the club's regular social calendar. The banquets and events team works directly with clients to tailor menus, décor, and event details, with the in-house culinary team handling all food and beverage. Beyond events, Palm Aire's amenities include eight Har-Tru tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, a padel court, and a full athletic center — making it a destination for members year-round.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Country Club

CaddyShak Sports Bar & Grille occupies the top floor of the River Club Golf Course in Bradenton, Florida, just off I-75 exit 217 near Lakewood Ranch. The multi-functional facility offers four separate rooms for eating and drinking that can be combined to host parties of up to 220 guests, making it one of the more flexible private-event options in the area. The kitchen turns out quick, reasonably priced meals made with locally sourced ingredients alongside daily specials, with full bar service available. Whether the occasion is a golf outing reception, a milestone celebration, or a company gathering, the River Club Grille team handles catering and event coordination on-site.

• Spaces for 42-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch is a 122-room hotel situated in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, conveniently located off Interstate 75 at the University Parkway exit between Sarasota and Bradenton. The five-story property puts guests close to Nathan Benderson Park, The Mall at University Town Center, and a short drive from some of Florida's most recognized Gulf Coast beaches. The hotel offers 900 square feet of flexible event space suitable for business meetings, intimate receptions, and private celebrations. A dedicated events team assists with room setup, décor, and catering menus, while complimentary Wi-Fi and full audiovisual services are included throughout. In-house dining options — including breakfast and a 24/7 espresso bar — round out the event experience for planners and guests alike.

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers event spaces for your next celebration in Sarasota, Florida.