The Concise Guide to Sensory Fulfillment In the Bay Area
choose. Banquet facilities
provide service for 350,
lobbies up to 800, Riverwalk
promenade up to 1,500 and
theaters up to 2,400 guests.
Marguerite’s Cafe
& Catering,
405 Plaza Dr., Dunedin,
(727) 734-7040.
This charming eatery,
next to the Dunedin Library,
offers indoor and outdoor
dining. A caterer for over
20 years, Marguerite
features the freshest and
most innovative salads,
sandwiches, soups and
entrées, such as Piña
Colada Shrimp and
signature Veggie Burgers.
Breakfast features
homemade pastries and
specialty coffees. Artistic
and bountiful catering will
exceed your expectations.
Galleria
This Seagrass Amulet Basket was created in 2016 by glass artist
Laura Donefer, who is known for her glass fashion shows and will
produce one this year in Murano, Italy. Her work is on display in
St. Petersburg’s Imagine Museum, which opens January 23.
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ATTRACTIONS
Caladesi Island
Adventure,
This boat departs from
the Honeymoon Island
Recreation Area at the
west end of the Dunedin
Causeway, State Road
586, (727) 734-5263. Here
you can enjoy 3 miles of
uncrowded white sandy
beach with good shelling,
tree-shaded picnic areas,
a 3-mile nature trail and
many other amenities.
Escorted island tours are
available. The boat departs
every half hour beginning
at 10 a.m. (seasonally
adjusted).
Mote Aquarium,
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy,
Sarasota (941) 388-4441.
Ocean adventures await year-round at
Mote Aquarium, home to more than
100 marine species. See sharks, dolphins,
sea turtles, seahorses, and fish of all sizes.
Discover world-renowned research of the
adjoining Mote Marine Laboratory.
Special behind-the-scenes aquarium tours
are available.
Sunken Gardens,
1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 551-3100. The 4-acre tropical
garden features cascading waterfalls,
flowing ponds, lush tropical displays
and exotic birds.
CATERING AND
SPECIALTY FOODS
Chef John’s
Creative Culinary Services,
(727) 433-1889. Chef John Lewis and his
staff will cater private parties, bridal
showers, wedding receptions and team
building events. They also offer adult and
children’s cooking classes.
Clear Sky Catering,
680 Skinner Blvd. (S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 286-6266. Dan Shouvlin and his
talented teams at the popular Clear Sky
Beachside Cafe on Clearwater Beach and
Clear Sky Draught Haus in Dunedin
have been catering for charity, business
and private special events since their
inceptions. They now officially offer
these services through a new catering
headquarters. Their chefs have the
experience and skills to orchestrate
anything from simple cook outs on the
grill to formal sit down dinners with
Asian, Caribbean, Mediterranean,
Continental, All American or almost
any theme and type of cuisine for two
to crowds of 350 in a variety of locations
provided by you or them.
Gateau O Chocolat,
(727) 251-1879. St. Petersburg
restauranteur Emmanuel Roux has created
a dark, densely delicious, gluten-free
chocolate cake that is available for shipping,
as well as at select local retail locations.
Kookie Krums,
513 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-KRUM (5786). Janet Long’s
made-fresh-daily cupcakes, cookie bouquets
and other sweet creations make memorable
corporate and personal gifts. They can be
delivered in Pinellas, Hillsborough and
Pasco counties, or shipped anywhere in the
United States. Also, stop by for cookies and
specialty coffees.
Maestro’s at The Center,
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts,
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Pl., Tampa,
(813) 229-7827 ext. 3. The Center’s awardwinning
catering team can accommodate
your needs to make your event successful,
either at The Center or at any location you
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Palace Grand,
275 Della Court, Spring Hill, (352) 688-3390.
This luxurious event facility is the perfect
place to hold your wedding, corporate
event, social or charity function, lecture,
meeting or other special event. You and
your guests will enjoy impeccably served
fine cuisine created by their talented chefs.
Call for an appointment with one of their
consultants to make reservations for one of
their featured special shows, or to reserve
space for your upcoming occasion.
Palm Cafe at the
Dunedin Fine Art Center,
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 298-3322, ext. 237. Working from
within the Dunedin Fine Art Center, these
talented food artists will cater at the center,
where you can hold your own special event,
or they will go to your home, business or
any location where you prefer to hold your
event. No matter the size or complexity,
from simple lunches to ornate gourmet
meals, Palm Cafe will cater to your wishes.
Ponte Catering,
13505 Icot Blvd., Suite 214, Clearwater,
(727) 538-5768. For those who love Cafe
Ponte, this new catering service offers
Chef Chris Ponte’s creativity in your
home for your family or guests. They will
accommodate groups of various sizes,
from intimate dinner parties to large
celebrations.