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The Poynter Institute

Wedding Venue · Tampa Bay, Florida

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About The Poynter Institute

The Poynter Institute brings venue services to weddings across Tampa Bay, Florida, working from St. Petersburg. The Poynter Institute is 17 miles southwest of downtown Tampa, with 42 wedding venues within ten miles. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.

Where
St. Petersburg · 17 miles southwest of central Tampa
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Wedding Venues · Wedding Rentals
In Tampa
One of 226 wedding venues we list · 25 within 3 miles

Hotels near The Poynter Institute

The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around St. Petersburg, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.

  • Hilton Saint Petersburg Bayfront0.5 mi · 333 1st Street Southeast, Saint Petersburg
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  • Palm Bay Hotel0.6 mi · 711 3rd Avenue South, Saint Petersburg
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  • Staybridge Suites Saint Petersburg Downtown0.7 mi
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  • Hyatt Place Saint Petersburg / Downtown0.7 mi · 25 2nd Street North, Saint Petersburg
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  • Ponce de Leon Hotel0.7 mi · 95 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg
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  • Alexander Hotel0.7 mi · 535 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg
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Details

Based in
801 3rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
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Around St. Petersburg

From downtown
17 miles southwest of central Tampa
Venues within 10 mi
42 wedding venues
Wedding Venues nearby
25 within 3 mi, 42 within 10
Guest hotels
54 within 5 mi
Communities served
Gulfport, Pinellas Park

Distances are straight-line from The Poynter Institute; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Tampa.

Vendors who work here

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Planning questions, answered

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?

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