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Five Florida Hotels Hosting Hurricane Idalia Relief Event – Sept. 7

Popular Florida Rooftop Bars "Raise the Roof" for the American Red Cross

Five of Florida's most popular rooftop bars are "Raising the Roof for Hurricane Idalia Relief" next Thursday, Sep. 7. EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Tampa); Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar (Fenway Hotel in Dunedin); Vantage Rooftop Bar (The Karol Hotel in St. Pete/Clearwater); Skybox Rooftop Bar (Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel); and Beacon Social Drinkery (Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers) will all be donating a percentage sales from the night to the American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia Fund to support communities impacted by the storm.

Five Florida Hotels Hosting Hurricane Idalia Relief Event - Sept. 7
Popular Florida Rooftop Bars "Raise the Roof" for the American Red Cross

WHO:
Epicurean Hotel and its rooftop bar, EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge; Fenway Hotel and its rooftop bar, Hi-Fi; The Karol Hotel and its rooftop bar, Vantage; Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel and its rooftop bar, Skybox; and Luminary Hotel & Co. and its rooftop bar, Beacon Social Drinkery.

WHAT:
Five of Florida's most popular rooftop bars are "Raising the Roof for Hurricane Idalia Relief" next Thursday, Sep. 7. EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Tampa); Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar (Fenway Hotel in Dunedin); Vantage Rooftop Bar (The Karol Hotel in St. Pete/Clearwater); Skybox Rooftop Bar (Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel); and Beacon Social Drinkery (Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers) will all be donating a percentage sales from the night to the American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia Fund to support communities impacted by the storm.

WHEN:
Thursday, Sept. 7
Epicurean Hotel (EDGE): 5 to 10 p.m. (100% proceeds from the night)
Fenway Hotel (Hi-Fi): 4 to 10 p.m. (50% proceeds from the night)
The Karol Hotel (Vantage): 4 to 10 p.m. (50% proceeds from the night)
Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel (Skybox): 4 to 10 p.m. (100% proceeds from the night)
Luminary Hotel & Co. (Beacon Social Drinkery): 4 to 10 p.m. (50% proceeds from the night)

WHERE:
Epicurean Hotel: 1207 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida
- Complimentary valet parking until 7 p.m. and $5 following
Fenway Hotel: 453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin, Florida
- Complimentary valet parking
The Karol Hotel: 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, Florida
- Complimentary self-parking
Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel: 2867 Lajuana Blvd, Wesley Chapel, Florida
- Complimentary self-parking
Luminary Hotel & Co.: 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, Florida
- Valet parking available for $12; self-parking day rate $1 per hour ($10 maximum)

HOW:
For more information on Raise the Roof for Hurricane Idalia Relief and to view full menus, visit the following pages for each property: edgerooftopcocktaillounge.com, hifirooftopbar.com, vantagerooftopbar.com, skyboxrooftopbar.com and beaconsocialdrinkery.com.

The Karol Hotel Unveils Dining, Drinking Enhancements at K Club Bar & Bistro & Vantage Rooftop Bar

CLEARWATER, Fla. (June 14, 2023) - The AAA Four-Diamond Karol Hotel, centrally located in beautiful Feather Sound between Clearwater, St. Pete and Tampa, has unveiled a round of enhancements at its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro, and its popular Vantage Rooftop Bar. The recent changes include the addition of alfresco dining and new menu items at K Club Bar & Bistro; new high-top banquettes and new menu items at Vantage; and a new elevated cocktail program available at both outlets.

"Our food and beverage team has really outdone themselves, adding several new deliciously innovative items I'm certain will be a hit with guests and our local regulars alike," said Jason Perkins, General Manager. "The menus are mostly new, but we kept some fan favorites such as the Karol Bliss and the Short Rib and Sausage Bolognese, which also happen to be two of Karol Bullard's personal favorites."

The Karol Hotel Hosts Spring into Summer Wedding Showcase on June 21

The Karol Hotel is celebrating the first day of summer with their Spring into Summer Wedding Showcase highlighting their stunning event space, perfect for a wedding in any season. The showcase will feature a wide range of services, including hair and makeup, wedding/bridal fashion and jewelry, entertainment and music, photography, catering, floral and more. The event is open to the public and includes a variety of raffle prizes and delicious tastings.

Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Options from Three Top Tampa Area Hotels

Three of the area's most popular hotels are offering brunch specials for Mother's Day. Tampa's Epicurean Hotel,

Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special Mother's Day menus available at

their signature restaurants.

Delicious Easter 2023 Dining from Trio of Tampa Area Hotels: Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel and The Karol Hotel

Three of the area's most popular hotels are offering Easter brunch and dinner specials for the upcoming holiday. The Karol Hotel in Clearwater, Tampa's Epicurean Hotel, and Fenway Hotel in Dunedin have created special Easter menus available at their signature restaurants.

Sweet Valentine’s Day Offerings at the Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel and The Karol Hotel

Three of the area's most popular hotels are offering romantic options for Valentine's Day weekend. Tampa's Epicurean Hotel, Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, and The Karol Hotel in Clearwater have all created special Valentine's Day menus available at their signature restaurants.