TAMPA BAY, FL Fastlane Meetup

[Scot]

Another option is TopGolf-- good indoor/outdoor hybrid, fun for golfers & non-golfers, plus food/drink for those who want it. We can reserve space with a minimum of 12, and it's right off I-75 for those coming from out of town...

Topgolf Tampa: The Ultimate in Golf, Games, Food and Fun

I forgot all about Top Golf.

@Vigilante do you have connection with Davidoff to get the lounge? Or is it just a "anyone should call an find out" deal.

 

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[Vigilante]

I forgot all about Top Golf.

@Vigilante do you have connection with Davidoff to get the lounge? Or is it just a "anyone should call an find out" deal.

No connections

 

[Vigilante]

Another option is TopGolf-- good indoor/outdoor hybrid, fun for golfers & non-golfers, plus food/drink for those who want it. We can reserve space with a minimum of 12, and it's right off I-75 for those coming from out of town...

Topgolf Tampa: The Ultimate in Golf, Games, Food and Fun

There was a top golf event in Scottsdale that people generally liked. Not my bag, but most people would probably enjoy it. I skipped the one in Scottsdale but may show up at this one for a drink or two if you end up there.

 

[Niptuck MD]

TopGolf looks really good for us golf enthusiasts, but like Vigilante said, wherever the consensus states...

 

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[S. Brown]

I was thinking of Birchwood Inn/Canopy Lounge in downtown St. Pete as a option.

Up to you guys/gals.

@Vigilante Davidoff of Geneva sounds good...never been before. I'm not sure how many are coming exactly. I would say somewhere around 10 possibly.

 

[Niptuck MD]

will be there. thanks @S. Brown

 

[Ronak]

I was thinking of Birchwood Inn/Canopy Lounge in downtown St. Pete as a option.

Up to you guys/gals.

@Vigilante Davidoff of Geneva sounds good...never been before. I'm not sure how many are coming exactly. I would say somewhere around 10 possibly.

Looks nice, though for the sake of the out of towners, I think keeping it in the Tampa area would save at least 30 mins each way.

I can make calls tomorrow to all the places and post findings regarding cost/availability-- then we can take a poll and lock it in.

 

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[Duane]

I agree with Ronak, keeping it in Tampa would be best

 

[Ronak]

Update:

1) Top Golf doesn't do reservations unless you hold an event with a $50/person cost. Otherwise it's first come first serve with a possible 1+ hour wait. Even so, it would come to around $20/person for 2 hours. If we go this route, I volunteer to come early and get our name in so everyone doesn't have to wait.

2) Seasons52 in Westshore Mall will give us the semi private Chef's table for around a $20/person food/drink minimum (total $250). Made a tentative reservation.

3) Davidoff -- available at $125/hour cost as per, room rental only.


A few of the other private dining rooms are either booked or have exorbitant minimums.


Another option is a hotel lobby/bar in the area and just hope for the best-- no cost


Thoughts?

 

[Duane]

I like option 2 or we try our luck at a hotel lobby/bar

Update:

1) Top Golf doesn't do reservations unless you hold an event with a $50/person cost. Otherwise it's first come first serve with a possible 1+ hour wait. Even so, it would come to around $20/person for 2 hours. If we go this route, I volunteer to come early and get our name in so everyone doesn't have to wait.

2) Seasons52 in Westshore Mall will give us the semi private Chef's table for around a $20/person food/drink minimum (total $250). Made a tentative reservation.

3) Davidoff -- waiting for a call back, but confirmed $125/hour cost as per @Vigilante


A few of the other private dining rooms are either booked or have exorbitant minimums.


Another option is a hotel lobby/bar in the area and just hope for the best-- no cost


Thoughts?

 

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[Scot]

Anyone know what sound is like at Seasons 52 "private" room?

 

[Esoteric Wealth]

Fan of option 2 as well.

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[Ronak]

Anyone know what sound is like at Seasons 52 "private" room?

The Chef table is in a different section from the main dining room but isn't an enclosed private room, so some noise will be there.

Also, Davidoff is confirmed as available....

 

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[Niptuck MD]

option 2 seems good is that the cost per person?

 

[Scot]

Yeah let's go option 2. If the night is engaging enough to last longer than dinner, we can migrate to a bar or something nearby.

 

[Ronak]

OK, option 2 it is!

@Arun Siva Basically a $250 minimum before tax/gratuity, so assuming 20 people, that's around $20/person. I don't think we have to hold everyone to a minimum if we get confirmation from enough attendees and just use the honor system.., the menu is Find A Restaurant | Seasons 52 Restaurant

If the private room is unbooked on the day of, I'll see if they can just move us there. There's also a hotel across the street if the meetup goes beyond dinnertime...

See everyone at 6pm on the 21st!

 

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[Niptuck MD]

OK, option 2 it is!

@Arun Siva Basically a $250 minimum before tax/gratuity, so assuming 20 people, that's around $20/person. I don't think we have to hold everyone to a minimum if we get confirmation from enough attendees and just use the honor system.., the menu is Find A Restaurant | Seasons 52 Restaurant

If the private room is unbooked on the day of, I'll see if they can just move us there. There's also a hotel across the street if the meetup goes beyond dinnertime...

See everyone at 6pm on the 21st!

thank you @Ronak for coordinating all of this. see you there are we set on at 6pm?

Was thinking maybe 7pm?

 

[eliquid]

I know this is a MEETUP thread, but honestly I thought this might be the best place to ask this...

But I am planning to come down to Tampa this year with family ( twin 13 year olds and a 17 year old ) and was wondering what are some "must do's" and "can't miss" for first timers?

I love Destin and Ft. Lauderdale, mainly for food and beach stuff. Hoping to have a great experience like I had there in Tampa.

Was hoping you all could throw out some places and maybe when I come down, I can organize a meetup too based on what you guys let me know. I got 2 biz partners in Miami that could maybe come up too

If i am thread crashing, sorry.

 

[Niptuck MD]

I know this is a MEETUP thread, but honestly I thought this might be the best place to ask this...

But I am planning to come down to Tampa this year with family ( twin 13 year olds and a 17 year old ) and was wondering what are some "must do's" and "can't miss" for first timers?

I love Destin and Ft. Lauderdale, mainly for food and beach stuff. Hoping to have a great experience like I had there in Tampa.

Was hoping you all could throw out some places and maybe when I come down, I can organize a meetup too based on what you guys let me know. I got 2 biz partners in Miami that could maybe come up too

If i am thread crashing, sorry.

dont know if you want to catch a Rays game perhaps?

 

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[eliquid]

dont know if you want to catch a Rays game perhaps?

That's a good thought and one I might use as a backup.

My kids won't sit through one though, so I might need other options. But that's a good backup actually.

I wanted to see the Padres while in San Diego and was on a tram full of people going to one of the games. The kids weren't going to sit through it though sadly. Maybe they will change their mind this year.

 

[S. Brown]

OK, option 2 it is!

@Arun Siva Basically a $250 minimum before tax/gratuity, so assuming 20 people, that's around $20/person. I don't think we have to hold everyone to a minimum if we get confirmation from enough attendees and just use the honor system.., the menu is Find A Restaurant | Seasons 52 Restaurant

If the private room is unbooked on the day of, I'll see if they can just move us there. There's also a hotel across the street if the meetup goes beyond dinnertime...

See everyone at 6pm on the 21st!

I appreciate it @Ronak. Option 2 sounds good.

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[Niptuck MD]

That's a good thought and one I might use as a backup.

My kids won't sit through one though, so I might need other options. But that's a good backup actually.

I wanted to see the Padres while in San Diego and was on a tram full of people going to one of the games. The kids weren't going to sit through it though sadly. Maybe they will change their mind this year.

haha i can relate dealt with the same

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busch gardens is good @eliquid

 

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[Ronak]

thank you @Ronak for coordinating all of this. see you there are we set on at 6pm?

Was thinking maybe 7pm?

Sorry, made a presumption for 6pm based on last year's time....please chime in if that's not the best time and I will adjust it...

 

[Niptuck MD]

Sorry, made a presumption for 6pm based on last year's time....please chime in if that's not the best time and I will adjust it...

perhaps 7 or 730 would suffice for everyone? 8 may be a bit too late but not sure

 

[Scot]

That's a good thought and one I might use as a backup.

My kids won't sit through one though, so I might need other options. But that's a good backup actually.

I wanted to see the Padres while in San Diego and was on a tram full of people going to one of the games. The kids weren't going to sit through it though sadly. Maybe they will change their mind this year.

Shoot me a PM, I'll throw some suggestions your way.

@Ronak, thanks for setting it up. I'll be there. 6 or 7 works for me

 

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[Vigilante]

perhaps 7 or 730 would suffice for everyone? 8 may be a bit too late but not sure

I'd leave it at 6PM if it is dinner.

Is it cocktails, or dinner?

 

[Vigilante]

I know this is a MEETUP thread, but honestly I thought this might be the best place to ask this...

But I am planning to come down to Tampa this year with family ( twin 13 year olds and a 17 year old ) and was wondering what are some "must do's" and "can't miss" for first timers?

I love Destin and Ft. Lauderdale, mainly for food and beach stuff. Hoping to have a great experience like I had there in Tampa.

Was hoping you all could throw out some places and maybe when I come down, I can organize a meetup too based on what you guys let me know. I got 2 biz partners in Miami that could maybe come up too

If i am thread crashing, sorry.

When

 

[Esoteric Wealth]

I'm good for 6, unless something else is decided.

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[Ronak]

Consensus is 6pm....

Dinner would be nice, but we can also easily hit our minimums with drinks/cocktails...

I am planning on dinner personally...

 

[Scot]

Consensus is 6pm....

Dinner would be nice, but we can also easily hit our minimums with drinks/cocktails...

I am planning on dinner personally...

Yeah, I'll definitely be eating as well.