Why have IGRA Convention in St Petersburg? White Sugar Sand Beaches and Emerald Green Water Accessibility/Affordability Variety of Attractions for IGRA Delegates and guests Thriving Gay Community Sunshine and Warmth

Why have IGRA Convention in St Petersburg? St Petersburg is easily accessible via one of 3 International Airports, all within 30 minutes. Tampa International (TPA) St Pete/Clearwater International (PIE) Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) Multiple major airline options and discount airline options offer direct flights from many hubs. Air Canada, AirTran, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, United, US Air

St Petersburg is Affordable Round trip fares for Thursday to Monday in November from selected major cities* Chicago $329 Dallas $309 Calgary $582 Detroit $187 Denver $338 Houston $222 Kansas City $294 Minneapolis $158 San Francisco $298 Washington DC $188 (Average cost from above listed US destinations is $258.11) *Based on flights 11/14/13 to 11/18/13 via orbitz.com on 10/23/13   Nominal Rate Shuttle service from Airports to Resort is available

Sirata Beach Resort Everything under one roof $114/per night Complimentary WiFi in rooms as well as meeting rooms. Free Parking (1 vehicle per room) Complimentary Beach Cabana (1 per room based on availability) 10% discount card valid for all food and beverage outlets on property 380 rooms (170 Suites) Very nice and Modern 13 acre BEACH FRONT property Three pools, 2 whirlpools Fitness Center Liquor store diagonally across the street Avis on Property and Hertz across the street

Nearby Attractions Salvidor Dali Museum Busch Gardens Sunken Gardens Holocaust Museum Museum of Fine Art St Pete Pier Multiple professional sports teams Other activities: Sunset cruises More golf courses that you could ever play Dolphin and manatee watching Beach bonfires Beach Volleyball   And there is always …. Taking a nap on the beach with your toes in the sand!

Thriving Gay Community St Petersburg is home to the largest Pride Celebration in the southeast US and is home to the 2nd longest Pride Parade in the world. 3 of 8 City Council members are openly Gay $5750 in confirmed sponsorship Numerous gay bars including the largest gay bar complex in the southeast are 5 miles away, just across the intercoastal causeway C/W Outlaw Fridays Leather Bars Cabana Bars Sports Bars Neighborhood Pubs Impersonator, Lipstick Lesbian, Bear, Otter, Harley Momma, or even a Twink we have it all for you!

Soak up some Sun and put your toes in the water! Average November temperature for November 12-15 at St Pete Beach is….. 78* High / 63* Low 72* water temperature Warmer climate and beach front will bring more attendees