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Miami Beach, FL, USATemple Emanu-El of Greater Miami
1701 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USAThe Lakeland Center
701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA- Spaces for 60-2,218 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Theater
- 7 Total Spaces
The RP Funding Center — known for decades as The Lakeland Center — is a multipurpose entertainment and convention complex in downtown Lakeland, Florida, situated approximately 35 miles east of Tampa and 55 miles southwest of Orlando. Operated by the City of Lakeland, the facility encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space across seven distinct venues, welcoming over 500,000 attendees at 500-plus events each year. The complex is anchored by the George Jenkins Arena, which seats up to 1,450 for banquets and scales to nearly 10,000 in full-arena configuration, and the Youkey Theatre, a 2,218-seat performing arts venue that hosts Broadway productions, symphony performances, corporate general sessions, and dance competitions. For conventions and trade shows, the Exhibit Hall and Sikes Hall together offer more than 52,000 square feet of divisible, column-free space. Wedding receptions and banquets find a natural home in the Lake Hollingsworth Ballroom, a 5,000-square-foot carpeted ballroom with chandelier lighting that accommodates up to 300 for seated dinners. All spaces include complimentary Wi-Fi, and the venue provides in-house catering through its partnership with Levy. Two on-site hotels — SpringHill Suites and Hyatt Place — sit directly adjacent, with an additional 2,500 hotel rooms within two miles.
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USAArt Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection offers event spaces for your next celebration in Sarasota, Florida.
UCF Fairwinds Alumni Center
12676 Gemini Blvd N, Orlando, FL 32816, USA- Spaces for 8-400 Guests
- 3 Ballrooms
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 7 Total Spaces
The UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center is a LEED-certified event facility on the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando, situated across from the Addition Financial Arena on Gemini Boulevard. The center serves as the gathering place for the UCF community and is available for private event rentals by external groups, university departments, and student organizations. The facility offers a range of configurable spaces to suit events of varying sizes. The Grand Ballroom spans 4,800 square feet and accommodates up to 400 guests for a standing reception, 240 for a banquet, or 320 in theater-style seating. The ballroom divides into two or three independently rentable sections for smaller gatherings. Additional spaces include the SGA Board Room, suited for meetings and presentations of up to 100 in theater style, and the Dr. Hitt Library, a more intimate setting for up to 35 guests. The Lobby and Patio together host up to 200 for a standing reception, while the Alumni Front Lawn accommodates up to 300 in theater-style seating. All catering and food service must be contracted through a UCF-approved caterer, and rentals include an eight-hour block covering setup, event time, and breakdown. Equipment such as dance floors, projectors, wireless microphones, and up-lighting packages is available for an additional fee. Complimentary wireless internet is provided. The Alumni Center accepts reservations up to twelve months in advance, and venue tours are available by appointment Monday through Friday.
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
3401 S Sumter Blvd, North Port, FL 34287, USA- 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.
Gulf-front Green or Banquet Room at Beachcomber
17101 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, USA- Spaces for 100-250 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Event Space
The Gulf-front Green and Beachcomber Retreat Banquet Room are event spaces offered by By The Sea Resorts at their Beachcomber Beachfront Hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida. Together, they give event planners the choice of open-air celebration or climate-controlled indoor gathering steps from the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf-front Green is a 33,000-square-foot outdoor lawn overlooking the Gulf, framed by rustic dunes and palm trees. A gazebo on the property makes it a natural setting for ceremonies, cookouts, and open-air receptions. Across Front Beach Road, the Beachcomber Retreat provides 1,400 square feet of indoor meeting space, accommodating up to 100 guests — well-suited for wedding receptions, reunions, and corporate events, with adjacent parking.
University Area Community Center
14013 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33613, USA- 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.
Parks, Recreation, & Culture Department, City of Winter Haven
451 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, USA- Spaces for 15-2,400 Guests
- 7 Event Spaces
- 5 Meeting Spaces
- 12 Total Spaces
The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department of the City of Winter Haven manages a diverse portfolio of event venues and recreational facilities across Florida's "City of 100 Lakes." From historic halls to modern fieldhouses, the department provides rental spaces for events of all sizes — community gatherings, banquets, athletic tournaments, and private celebrations alike. The AdventHealth Fieldhouse & Conference Center at 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard is the department's flagship event facility, featuring a full complex of meeting rooms and gymnasium spaces. The conference wing offers seven configurable rooms ranging from intimate board settings to banquet halls seating up to 180 guests. The fieldhouse itself spans multiple gym blocks with a combined full-facility capacity of 2,400, along with up to six basketball courts and twelve volleyball courts available for individual rental. The department also manages Nora Mayo Hall, a large civic auditorium accommodating up to 1,000 guests in auditorium configuration or 600 for banquets, as well as the Garden Center of Winter Haven, the Woman's Club, and Lion's Park Clubhouse — each suited to smaller gatherings and social events. All rentals are coordinated through the department's offices at 500 Third Street NW in Winter Haven.
Marriott Resort Sanibel Harbour Princess
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, USA- Spaces for 120 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 space at this venue
The Sanibel Harbour Princess is a 100-foot private yacht docked at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa on Fort Myers' waterfront, offering a distinctive on-the-water venue for private events, weddings, and celebrations. The vessel features an outdoor observation deck, an upper deck, and a lower deck — allowing guests to take in sweeping views of San Carlos Bay and the Gulf Coast as the yacht glides through the scenic harbor. The Princess accommodates up to 120 guests for receptions and is available for full private charter, making it well suited for wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, and intimate group occasions. The captain is available to perform ceremonies on board. All food and beverage is provided by the resort's in-house catering team. Docked steps from the Marriott resort campus, guests also have access to resort amenities including a full-service spa, water sports, and valet parking.
Historic Dodgertown
3901 26th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960, USA- Spaces for 200-6,500 Guests
- 1 Landmark
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Total Spaces
Historic Dodgertown — now operated by Major League Baseball as the Jackie Robinson Training Complex — sits on 80 acres in Vero Beach, Florida, at the site Branch Rickey established in 1948 as the first fully integrated spring training facility in the South. For 60 years it served as the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training home, hosting legendary players including Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, and Don Newcombe. In 2019, MLB renamed the complex in Robinson's honor and designated it as a hub for amateur development, diversity initiatives, and community events. The campus welcomes groups for social events, corporate retreats, reunions, and weddings. The Jackie Robinson Room, the flagship event space, accommodates up to 200 guests and features a wooden dance floor. The outdoor pool and deck offer a separate setting for casual receptions and barbecues, while Holman Stadium — renovated and lit to AA/AAA standards — provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for large gatherings of up to 6,500. On-site catering, 89 hotel-style villa rooms, and a full conference center round out the facility's event offerings.
Grand Ballroom at Shalimar Retreat
203 Shalimar St, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, USA- Spaces for 400 Guests
City of Cocoa
65 Stone St, Cocoa, FL 32922, USA- Spaces for 64-1,500 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 5 Total Spaces
The City of Cocoa Leisure Services division manages a collection of historic event venues in Cocoa Village, along the Indian River waterfront in central Brevard County. The three flagship facilities — the Porcher House, the Cocoa Civic Center, and Riverfront Park — sit adjacent to one another in the heart of the village, making it possible to hold a ceremony and reception across connected properties. The Porcher House, built in 1916 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a classical revival home constructed from native coquina rock with teak, oak, and cedar interiors. Large columns frame the exterior and a formal foyer welcomes guests inside. The Civic Center Ballroom, next door, offers a panoramic view of Riverfront Park and the Indian River and accommodates larger celebrations. Riverfront Park provides nearly ten acres of prime waterfront land with an outdoor amphitheater facing the Indian River. Leisure Services coordinates event reservations, provides linens and ceremony chairs for rental, and assigns a facility attendant for every event. Outside catering is permitted, and alcoholic beverages may be served through a licensed, insured caterer.
Clearwater Yacht Club
830 Bayway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA- Spaces for 13-130 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 3 Total Spaces
Founded in 1911, Clearwater Yacht Club is a waterfront private club on Clearwater Beach, Florida, and one of the original 13 founding members of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs. The club began as an informal gathering of winter residents in a small fishing village and has grown into a year-round community institution rooted in maritime tradition. The club's private event facilities include the Main Dining Room, which seats up to 100 guests with buffet or plated service, a dance floor, and views of the marina. The Dry Dock offers a more intimate setting for gatherings of up to 50 guests, with access to the outdoor Tiki Deck. The Boardroom accommodates up to 13 guests for private meetings or dinners. Events are supported by the club's culinary and service team, with options for plated, buffet, or appetizer-only menus.
Royal St. Augustine Golf & Country Club
301 Royal St Augustine Pkwy, St Augustine, FL 32084, USA- Spaces for 90-100 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Country Club
Royal St. Augustine Golf & Country Club is a public 18-hole course situated just minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine, Florida, with easy access from I-95 and US Route 1. The 6,529-yard layout winds through lush foliage and exotic wetlands, with moguled fairways, sandy waste areas, well-placed bunkers, and large greens that challenge golfers of every skill level. The spacious clubhouse serves as the venue's gathering hub, accommodating up to 90 guests for business meetings, wedding receptions, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, and private luncheons or dinners. The space features a wraparound wooden bar, fireplace, and a full-service restaurant with a complete liquor, beer, and wine menu — making it a comfortable setting for post-round celebrations and private events alike.
Lexington Country Club
16257 Willowcrest Way, Fort Myers, FL 33908, USA- Spaces for 41-300 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 4 Country Clubs
Lexington Country Club is a private club and event venue in Fort Myers, Florida, set against the backdrop of a Gordon Lewis-designed golf course. The clubhouse accommodates events ranging from intimate gatherings to celebrations of 300 or more guests, with multiple rooms that can be configured individually or combined. The Vista Ballroom seats up to 150 guests and offers panoramic views of the golf course, with a built-in dance floor and the option to divide into two smaller rooms for events of up to 74. The adjacent Seasons Room holds up to 100 guests, and when combined with the Vista Ballroom, the two spaces together can host up to 260. For rehearsal dinners and small private gatherings, the Waterford and Wedgewood Rooms seat up to 41 guests combined. Full-venue buyouts of the clubhouse — including the Vista Ballroom, Grille Room, Lounge, and Patio — accommodate 300 or more. An in-house Executive Chef and catering team handle all food and beverage service. A dedicated catering manager works with clients to coordinate event details, and facility packages include linens, table settings, and dance floor access.