Clearwater Beach's New Sandpearl Resort Announces Wedding Packages

CLEARWATER BEACH, FL (May 2007) – Nestled along the Gulf coast of Florida is a new pearl waiting to be discovered by engaged couples. The Sandpearl Resort, opening late summer 2007, is already building a reputation to be one of the most prestigious resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Now, couples can begin planning their dream wedding with a variety of packages sure to entice the most discerning of guests.

The Sandpearl Resort, with its meticulously landscaped grounds and sweeping Gulf of Mexico views, offers couples a staff devoted to providing fine service and attention to detail. The resort can accommodate both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and dinners for up to 350-plus guests, and even larger reception-style events, in one of four dramatic settings.

Both lunch and dinner wedding packages are available, along with various wedding enhancements. Custom menus are also available upon request. Package options include a plated luncheon, a luncheon/brunch buffet, a plated dinner, or a dinner buffet. All feature the highest quality produced meats from the in-house butcher shop, and elements (such as stocks, dressings, pastries, etc.) created in-house from scratch. Following is a brief description of each package:

• The plated luncheon package is priced from $79.00-$88.00* per guest (minimum 25 guests) and includes: 3 hour open bar with resort liquors; champagne toast; two hors d’oeuvres; three butler passed hors d’oeuvres; salad; two entrees; chef’s vegetable and starch; warm rolls; and coffee, hot tea and iced tea.
• The luncheon/brunch buffet package is priced from $85.00* per guest (minimum 50 guests) and includes: 3 hour open bar with resort liquors; champagne toast; two hors d’oeuvres; salad; three entrees for a lunch, or one entrée and assorted breakfast items for a brunch; chef’s vegetable and starch; warm rolls; and coffee, hot tea and iced tea. Note that brunches are available from 11am-1pm and additional fees apply.
• The plated dinner package is priced from $105.00-$133.00* per guest (minimum 25 guests) and includes: 4 hour open bar with resort liquors; champagne toast; two hors d’oeuvres; three butler passed hors d’oeuvres; soup or salad; two entrees; chef’s vegetable and starch; warm rolls; and coffee, hot tea and iced tea.
• The buffet dinner package is priced from $135.00-$165.00 per guest (minimum 50 guests) and includes: 4 hour open deluxe bar with resort liquors; champagne toast; five butler passed hors d’oeuvres; one of four buffet menus; warm rolls; and coffee, hot tea and iced tea.

Wedding enhancements are also offered at an additional cost and provide an added dimension to the event. Available add-ons include: displays, carving stations, action stations, crepe stations, and desert stations.

The Sandpearl Resort offers seven distinctive settings for wedding events, making the resort ideal for both destination weddings and local weddings:

• The Gulf Lawn, which spans just over 6700 square feet, and is perfect for a beach garden ceremony for up to 350 guests, or a reception-style event for up to 700
• The detached Gulf-side Suite, a two-story luxury suite adjacent to the Gulf Lawn, features a private bedroom and entertaining area that is suitable for casual gatherings or as a hospitality suite
• The Hunter Ballroom offers elegant appointments and natural lighting, with a 15 foot ceiling and space to accommodate 350 guests for a dinner and up to 700 guests for a reception.
• The Pool Lawn, just over 2100 square feet, is centered between a falling water feature and a lagoon-style pool, and is ideal for a casual reception for up to 220 guests.
• The sophisticated, yet subtle, Harbor Ballroom can accommodate a dinner for 170 guests and a chic reception of up to 325.
• The Private Dining Room is perfect for a rehearsal dinner for up to 40 of your closest friends, family and the bridal party.
• The Cove is a stylish room with space for up to 60 guests to dine and dance in the glow of the spectacular sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico.

For further information regarding the Sandpearl Resort’s wedding packages and venues, contact Robert Hayden, Associate Director of Catering, at (727) 441-2425. The Sandpearl Resort, opening late summer 2007, will be the first new beachfront resort in Clearwater Beach in over 25 years. Situated along a 700-foot expanse of pristine Gulf Coast beach, Sandpearl will feature 253 luxurious guest rooms, a lagoon-style beachfront pool with private cabanas, full-service spa, unique lifestyle enrichment programs, fine and casual dining, plus meeting & event space.

The Sandpearl Resort team is currently located at the pre-opening office located at 600 Cleveland Street in Clearwater. For more information, visit www.sandpearl.com or call (727) 441-2425.

The Sandpearl Resort is being developed by JMC Communities (www.jmccommunities.com) of St. Petersburg, Fla., and is managed by Naples, Fla.-based Coral Hospitality (www.coralhospitality.com). Other project partners include the Hunter Hotel Group and Greenfield Partners.

Founded in 1978, JMC Communities is a Florida-based real estate development company specializing in premier waterfront residential properties that preserve and accentuate the state’s natural beauty and uniqueness. JMC Communities has developed nearly 4,000 waterfront condominium homes in Florida, including many highly successful developments in the Gulf Coast area.

Coral Hospitality is a full service management company with a diverse portfolio of resorts, hotels, condominiums, private golf clubs, marina, spas and community associations. Currently managing 35 properties throughout the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, Coral operates each with a core belief in providing thoughtful service in unique surroundings. For further information, please contact Kerry Mitruska at 239-449-1800 or kmitruska@coralhospitality.com.

* A taxable 21% service charge and applicable Florida sales tax will be added to all package prices. Other fees may apply. The above described menus valid for events contracted and confirmed through August 1, 2007.

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