2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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!

7. 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!

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