St. Pete Beach, Florida
All sessions will be held at the beautiful TradeWinds Island Grand, located on St. Pete Beach in the Tampa Bay area of Florida’s central west coast directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Sink your toes deep into the sugary white sand and take in your first breath of fresh saltwater breezes. At TradeWinds Island Grand, the warm Florida sun and the beautiful Gulf waters invite you to embrace life’s little pleasures.
Nestled on the island of St. Pete Beach, the resort has a breezy, casual ambience, yet shares the diverse cultural events and active nightlife of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Both Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport are about 30 minutes away, via Interstate 275.
Rates & Reservations
Please be sure to make your reservations early! A limited number of rooms have been reserved at this conference rate and will be available until August 1, 2016 or until the room block is full.
Current Concepts in Sleep 2016 does fall on a holiday weekend. Room availability outside of the dates blocked for this event may quickly book and room rates may vary. If you are planning to stay longer, we would suggest booking your room as soon as possible.
TradeWinds Island Grand
5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Reservations: 800-808-9833
Mention the “Current Concepts in Sleep hosted by Florida Hospital Tampa” to receive the discounted rate.
You can also make your room reservations online using the discount code FLHOSPCCS16.
Room Rates:
Tradewinds Island Grand Resort (5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL):
$152* per night – Standard Parlor Room (Based on Availability)
$172* per night – Tropical View Hotel Room (Based on Availability)
$212* per night – One Bedroom Tropical View Suite (Based on Availability)
Guy Harvey Outpost (a Tradewinds Beach Resort – 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL):
$140* per night – Courtyard Hotel Room (Based on Availability)
*Rates do not include 12% room tax (tax rates subject to change.) Self Parking for one car per bedroom is complimentary. Valet is $8.00 per night.
Area Attractions & Hotel Activities
At TradeWinds Island Resorts, the entire Tampa Bay area is your playground. In addition to the miles upon miles of award-winning beaches, water sports and fun-filled theme parks, you’ll find plenty of things you might not expect. Come explore world-class museums, cheer on our professional sports teams, go shopping at a local boutique, or take in the area’s unforgettable nightlife. No matter what your interest, it’s always easy to find something new and exciting just minutes away.
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Transportation
VIP transfers are available from all three airports through Resort Transportation Services, located onsite at Island Grand. They maintain a full fleet of vehicles and drivers ready to pick you up and take you back for your return flight, as well as for excursions during your stay. Super Shuttle International is also available at the two major airports.
Car Rental
For your convenience, onsite car rental from Hertz is available at TradeWinds Island Grand.
Trolley Service
Suncoast Beach Trolley stops right outside of both Island Grand and Sandpiper. The trolley allows visitors to explore the beach communities from Clearwater to Pass-A-Grille without the worry of driving and parking. The trolley also has connections to regular bus service in Pinellas County.
Driving Directions
From Tampa International Airport
Follow the signs to I-275 South “To St. Petersburg” and across Tampa Bay. Continue South on I-275 approximately 15 miles through St. Petersburg. Proceed from * below.
From St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport
Turn left out of airport onto Roosevelt and follow signs to I-275 South through St. Petersburg, approximately 13 miles. Proceed from * below.
* Exit I-275 at the St. Pete Beach/Pinellas Bayway Exit (new exit 17, old exit 4). Proceed West across Pinellas Bayway ($.50 toll) which takes you directly to St. Pete Beach and ends at Gulf Blvd. Turn right, and the TradeWinds Resorts are on the left hand side of the street, about 1-1.5 miles north.
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