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Hotel Information

The Sandpearl Resort in Clearwarter Beach, FL presents a new spirit of comfort and relaxed luxury on an impressive location in Southwest Florida along one of the United States' most alluring beaches. The 5.5-acre property is a destination resort featuring luxurious accommodations, 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor multi-functional conference space, Gulf-front lagoon-style pool and private poolside Cabanas, as well as fine dining and casual cuisine. Visitors and guests enjoy world-renowned Clearwater Beach in a setting that unites sea, sun, sand and sky in celebration of nature and beauty.

This sophisticated retreat features upscale Old Florida ambience and superior service in the charming town of Clearwater Beach. Clearwater is on central Florida's western coast, in Pinellas County. The city covers a large part of the Western border of the Pinellas Peninsula, and is nestled between the Gulf of Mexico on the west and Tampa Bay on the east. With miles of soft white sand and sparkling waterways, Clearwater's beaches rate among the best in the state and in the nation. It is very close to the numerous attractions in the Tri-City Area.

Temperature in January High: 84ºF / 29ºC Low: 43ºF / 6ºC Average: 65ºF / 18ºC

About the Sandpearl Resort

Room Rate: $174.00
(This rate is subject to 7% sales tax and 5% room occupancy tax).

Please call toll free 877.726.3111 or 727.674.4111 to make your hotel reservation. Be sure to indicate that you are attending the UCEA meeting in order to receive this special rate.

The cut-off date for the special rate is January 2, 2009.

Getting There

The Sandpearl Resort is located 20 mi/32 km from Tampa International Airport which is a 30-minute drive (cab fare is approximately $45), and only 12 mi/19 km from St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport which is a 20-minute drive (cab fare is approximately $37). For more information, please visit:

• Tampa International Airport: http://www.tampaairport.com/
• St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport: http://www.fly2pie.com/

Super Shuttle services are also available: $22/one-way trip from Tampa International Airport, and $51/one-way trip from St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport.

For more information on shuttle services, please contact Super Shuttle at 727.571.4220 or visit http://www.supershuttle.com/

For more information on forum logistics: contact Natalia Kats, UCEA Director of Conferences, at nkats@upcea.edu or 202.659.3130.