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About Akwaaba Hall at the Uhuru House
Akwaaba Hall at the Uhuru House is a wedding venue serving couples across the Tampa area from St. Petersburg. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding rentals — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Akwaaba Hall at the Uhuru House
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around St. Petersburg, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Staybridge Suites Saint Petersburg Downtown
- Palm Bay Hotel
- Moxy St. Petersburg
- Tru by Hilton Saint Petersburg Downtown Central Avenue
- Alexander Hotel
- Hilton Saint Petersburg Bayfront
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Tampa
How much do wedding venues cost in Tampa?
Venue pricing in Tampa spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Tampa?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Tampa weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, November, December. The driest months are March, April, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71° | 53° | 14% | 5:22 PM | 5:56 PM |
| Feb | 74° | 56° | 13% | 5:48 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 59° | 11% | 7:07 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 83° | 65° | 11% | 7:23 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 88° | 71° | 13% | 7:39 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 75° | 32% | 7:53 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 77° | 36% | 7:54 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 91° | 77° | 36% | 7:36 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 75° | 27% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 86° | 69° | 14% | 6:28 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Nov | 79° | 61° | 8% | 5:03 PM | 5:37 PM |
| Dec | 74° | 56° | 12% | 5:01 PM | 5:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Tampa International Airport (5.1 mi from Tampa). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Tampa.
Getting to Tampa
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TPA Tampa International Airport | 5 mi | 5 min |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 14 mi | 20 min |
| LAL Lakeland Linder International Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 77 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Miami | 206 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Tampa; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1245 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
- Where
- St. Petersburg · 18 miles southwest of central Tampa
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Rentals
- In Tampa
- One of 226 wedding venues we list · 20 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (727) 821-2437
- Website
- Visit site
Around St. Petersburg
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 20 within 3 mi, 37 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 53 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Gulfport, Pinellas Park, St Pete Beach, South Pasadena
Distances are straight-line from Akwaaba Hall at the Uhuru House; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Tampa.
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