Halloween in Tampa Bay gets an elevated twist at The Vinoy Renaissance Resort and Golf Club in downtown St. Pete, just a short drive or boat ride from Marina Pointe’s luxury waterfront condominiums. The iconic Jazz Age resort will be transformed into a “haunted hide-away” for this annual event that is sure make lasting memories for years to come.

Yelloween, named after the distinctive yellow label of its champagne sponsor Veuve Clicquot, is one of the most hotly anticipated Halloween events in Tampa and will be returning for its 5thyear. The evening will provide spectacular food, festive spirits, as well as lively entertainment by DJ Alen P.

On Saturday, October 26, be prepared to come in your favorite Halloween costume or masquerade mask. Tickets start at $101 for general admission and are on sale now. Tickets include six food stations, entertainment, and one glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label.

Judging for best costume will take place at 11 PM and exciting prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place costumes—with the chance to win a special Veuve Clicquot prize package.

Tantalizing menu delights will be served at six gourmet food stations throughout the night.

• Raw Bar
  Featuring steamed jumbo shrimp, crab claws, east coast oysters, tuna poke, citrus cocktail, mignonette, and fresh lemon.
   
• Salt and Time
  Carefully curated selection of cured meats and local cheese, salamis, prosciutto, local camembert, sweetgrass dairy cheeses and brioche toast.
   
• Land
  Slow roasted beef short rib smoked paprika gratin, foie gras, carrot habanero reduction.
   
• Air
  Boneless whole chicken stuffed with pumpkin, cotija, and roasted chili, celery root and ancho puree, natural jus.
   
• Earth
  Brussels sprouts with soy and lemon, edamame hummus, young vegetable crudité, Pickled Vegetables, gathered greens salad, heirloom carrots, celery, fennel, and citrus dressing.
   
• Sweet
  Frightfully delicious Halloween Treats prepared by Chef Morlan of Marchand’s Bar and Grill.

Live Just Minutes Away
Marina Pointe’s waterfront condominiums are convenient to the Gandy Bridge and the Selmon Expressway extension, which makes it easy to reach local landmarks like The Vinoy in minutes.This contemporary lifestyle will introduce a new era of luxury waterfront living. Enjoy easyaccess to both Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport — not to mention a wealth of shops, galleries and dining outlets in and around Midtown, Water Street, The Channel District, International Plaza and Downtown St. Petersburg.

This premium address features breathtaking views, luxurious amenities, and extraordinary waterfront values starting from the $700,000s. Contact (813) 344-4753 or visit the sales gallery at 4900 Bridge St, Tampa, FL 33611 for more information. Don’t delay, there are a limited number of residences available.

Marina Pointe promises to be an enviable address for those who love to host and entertain. Complementing each elegant, waterfront condominium will be an impressive amenity level lounge—the perfect venue for a memorable wine tasting party. In addition, popular retailers such as Tampa’s Cru Cellars wine bar & shop and Duckweed Urban Grocery will also be just steps away in the Marina Landings retail center, making it easy to assemble everything you need for to savor selections from vineyards around the world.

We’ve compiled a helpful overview for waterfront wine tastings at Marina Pointe. Read on for our recommendations that will have everyone enjoying their favorite vintages in style.

1. The Theme
   The key to any successful party is a unique and imaginative theme. Popular wine tasting party themes could include “a tour of Tuscany,” blind tastings or themes orbiting around different geographical offerings – Cru Cellars’ thoughtfully curated and seasonal menu features up to 350 small-production wines from all across the globe, including rich pinot noirs from the heart of France’s renowned Burgundy wine country, light Rieslings from Germany’s esteemed Mosel Valley and many more.
   
   The bar also hosts its own delightful themed events and happy hours, which are open to the public and shared on the website.
   
   
2. The Wine
   An in-house sommelier will provide expert advice on each party’s wine selection based on theme and personal preference, which is ideal for the novice wine drinker and the professional wine enthusiast alike. If a public or private tasting is hosted at the bar, there will be more than 25 wines available by the glass and a larger selection of bottles to choose from – cheers! Cru Cellars’ new South Tampa location will also include an on-site shop for those who’d like to choose a bottle or two to take back to their condominium for private gatherings.
   
   Duckweed Urban Grocery will have its own selection of wines, and their convenient “DuckDash” service – currently being tested at the original Channelside location – can deliver directly to residents’ homes.
   
   
3. The Pairing
   The Cru Cellars menu changes over time to match the latest wine menus – plates are typically light and served tapas-style to cleanse the palate between tastings, but the menu includes richer and larger portions of steak frites, glazed duck confit and seared octopus for party guests with larger appetites. For those seeking the classic wine tasting experience, the farmer’s platters showcase a selection of a la carte cheeses and meats served with house-made strawberry and basil jam, candied pecans and whole grain mustard.
   
   Party planners who prefer to manage their own menus will find that Marina Pointe’s beautifully appointed gourmet kitchens are more than up to the task of storing and preparing everything from custom charcuterie boards to beef tartare. The private amenity level includes a full-scale catering kitchen as well, where professional chefs and caterers can be brought in for special occasions.

Reserve your Residence at Tampa Bay’s Most Exclusive Waterfront Community
We’re raising a glass to the future homeowners and entertainers of Marina Pointe. Our luxurywaterfront condominiums featuring breathtaking views, luxurious amenities, and extraordinary values are available starting from the $700,000s. Contact (813) 344-4753 or visit the sales gallery at 4900 Bridge St, Tampa, FL 33611 for more information. Don’t delay, there are a limited number of residences available.

Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners has commenced construction of the first of three planned residential towers within its 52-acre Westshore Marina District project between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

The roughly $150 million tower and related 150-slip marina follows work that added apartments, townhomes, retail space and parkland within the new community off Westshore Boulevard.

In all, BTI Partners has sold tracts for in excess of $40 million to Bainbridge Cos., WCI Communities and The Related Group.