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Circus Sarasota-Historic Venice Package
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Hang up your boots for the night at a Best Western hotel. Earn points or miles through the Best Western and Harley-Davidson® exclusive rewards program - Best Western Ride Rewards.
AARP Member Discounts
AARP members and guests 55 and older save up to 20% on room rates at Best Western hotels in the U.S. and Canada, and many Best Western hotels worldwide.
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16,000 bonus points with your first purchase* - enough points for a Free Night at Best Western®
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Discover six interesting wines for just $6.99 per bottle and earn 12,500 Best Western Rewards points.
AAA Members
Members of AAA, CAA, and ARC Europe receive discount rates at approved hotels throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Join the AAA Preferred Rewards program and receive even more exclusive offers.
Earn Bonus Points with FTD
Delight that special someone and earn 1,250 Best Western Rewards points per purchase on flowers and gifts from FTD*.*Exceptions apply
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Visiting Tampa & West Central Florida
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in Tampa & West Central FloridaFall and winter in the greater Tampa Bay area means beautiful temperate weather, fun events and good times. Visit Sarasota, south of Tampa, to see one of the world’s largest collection of paintings by Ruebens at the Ringling Museum of Art, or catch Opera at the historic Sarasota Opera House. North in Bradenton and Manatee County, meet Snooty the area mascot and world’s oldest manatee. Guarded by St Petersburg on the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa keeps sports fans entertained, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football and Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey. On North to Clearwater and its award winning beaches – everyone has fun in the greater Tampa Bay area.
Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keeps fans on their feet through New Year's and the Outback Bowl. The Buccaneers' last home game is December 17th against the Dallas Cowboys. Outback Bowl festivities begin the day after Christmas with Tampa city officials welcoming the teams. Events continue through the week, culminating with a Big Ten and SEC matchup at the 2012 Outback Bowl on January 2nd.
The 2011-2012 season for the Tampa Bay Lightning keeps hockey fans entertained into the first week of April. Catch them on the ice at the St Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa. With an amazing Lightning Launch party at the Forum, featuring the Steve Miller Band, the season looks promising and most definitely entertaining. In his second year with the Lightning coach, Guy Boucher brings intensity to the team. So, be ready for speed and fast-paced action on the ice at the St Pete Times Forum.
The Sarasota Opera celebrates its 53rd season in 2011-2012. The Opera’s home in downtown Sarasota, is the historic 1926 theater painstakingly restored and now known as the Sarasota Opera House. Enjoy fall performances of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly in November with the 2012 season launching in February with Georges Bizet’s Carmen.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine Laboratory, located across the Ringling Causeway on City Island, keeps its aquarium open year round. In addition to the aquarium, the Mote is a Marine Laboratory and Dolphin and Whale hospital. Bring friends and family to the Mote for Sharktoberfest for a Night of Fish, Fun & Fright in October; in November Penguin Island comes to the Mote with its black foot penguin guests from South Africa; and December brings Santa Jaw and Penguin Elf for photo ops with the kids. Enjoy the world’s underwater creatures at Mote Marine Laboratory.
North of Tampa in Clearwater, Sunsets at Pier 60 are a must for visitors. This is a daily celebration featuring street performers, entertainment, artisans and crafters. Join the party at the end of Clearwater Memorial Causeway on Clearwater Beach. Great beaches, wonderful weather, sports, cultural events – the Greater Tampa Bay area has all the fun you need.
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Tampa & West Central Florida Events
March 2012
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
One of the nation’s top-rated outdoor fine art shows. In Tampa.
The Tampa Pet Expo
Bring Your Pet to Shop, Learn, Play, and Adopt. Free admission. At the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.
Bill O'Reilly
Performing at the Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa.
Bruce Springsteen
Concert performance at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
April 2012
Daughtry
Concert performance at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
Van Halen
Concert performance at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
Yanni
Musical performance at 8pm at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
May 2012
Dennis Miller
Comedian performing at the Mahaffey Theater in Saint Petersburg.
Florida Blueberry Festival
Headliner entertainment, street entertainers, parade, “blueberry stomp”, fine arts & crafts, food and more. In Brooksville.
Richard Lewis
Comedian Richard Lewis will bring his neurotic, cynical take on life, love & therapy to The Club at Treasure Island.
June 2012
Brothers of the Sun Tour: Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw
Concert performance at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
"Uncorked" at Keel and Curley
Keel and Curley Winery's After hours Wine Bar Happy Hour, 6-7pm. 2 for 1 beer and wine. Caterering by Fresco's Bakery. In Plant City.
Spies, Traitors and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America
A new exhibition opening at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Featured Best Western HotelTampa & West Central FloridaBEST WESTERN Summer Crest
5639 Oakley Boulevard, Wesley Chapel FloridaNear Tampa, this Wesley Chapel, FL hotel offers spacious rooms, knowledgeable and friendly staff and convenient access to many sporting events and the brand new Wiregrass Mall. These roomy, tidy accommodations at this Wesley Chapel hotel feature satellite television with HBO®, a coffeemaker, a microwave, a refrigerator, wireless high-speed Internet access, an in-room safe and much more. Each morning, guests… Learn more about this location |
