The Rack Tampa
By: Sally Baker

Tampa couldn’t ask for a more romantic, classy, elegant and memorable festival for the year.  Sea Grapes 2011 makes its presence known by returning to the Florida Aquarium in Channelside.  Men and women arrive in their most impressive cocktail attire from their limos or personal transportation that the valet will safely wisp away free of charge. 

Upon entering the inspiring aquarium, guests will have their breath taken away with the detail in decoration accompanied with live Jazz music and entertainment.  Sample over 100 wines provided by Total Wine & More while 20 of Tampa Bay’s premier restaurants provide cuisine of all arrays.  Guests can then stroll through the aquarium admiring all the facility’s exhibits and mingle with Tampa Bay’s finest.  In addition to all this event has to offer, a live auction will be presented with professional art, gift certificates to popular restaurants, tickets to local attractions and of course premium wine.

No exclusive event would be complete without its VIP’s, and the lucky VIP Members of this event will be treated to an early entrance into the building and silent auction along with an exclusive VIP Room.  Doors will invite VIP Guests in at 7 pm, then being treated to a room filled with gourmet appetizers provided by SideBern’s, special wines exclusive to the Connoisseur’s Club, VIP door prizes, and a very special gift! 

All guests attending the 2011 Sea Grapes event will be given nothing less than a night to remember.  Make sure to purchase tickets while they are still available and hit the best apparel shops in Tampa to find that perfect look for this unforgettable evening. 

Find Tampa Hotels nearby the event and make a weekend out of it!

Visit the official Sea Grapes website here.