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Council Oak Barrel Aged Cocktails Dinner
It was a “barrel” of an evening when Council Oak
Steaks & Seafood teamed up with Southern Wine
& Spirits to host an innovative Barrel Aged Cocktail
Dinner. Held in the Council Oak Lounge, guests were
treated to an intimate four-course feast, paired with
a variety of Barrel Aged cocktails and music from
singer Samantha Leigh. Diners also received their
very own commemorative 2 liter oak barrel, filled
with Council Oak’s very own special Manhattan
cocktail to take home and enjoy!
Chef Alon preparing the Sweet
Obsession dessert
Jackman Farm’s Wagyu Filet
The S’mores Martini
$100,000 and $400,000 Slot Tournaments
On Friday, September 25th Seminole Hard Rock Tampa hosted
a $100,000 slot tournament inside the lower level of the Hard
Rock Cafe. Over 275 guests competed in the tournament by
playing a single four minute session. The Hard Rock Cafe was
transformed with black and white accents and a full seafood
spread including king crab, snow crab, lobster and shrimp
cocktails. On Saturday, September 26th the $400,000 slot
tournament began with each guest playing in two back to
back four minute sessions. This tournament took over the
entire cafe and featured aerial performers and a
champagne chandelier!
Lounge set up for the Tournament
The stage is set!
Hands Across the Bay Charity Event
When it comes to “Helping Hands”, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is
committed to raising money to support non-profits in the Tampa Bay area. This
past September, “Hearts of Gold” were fluttering all over Tampa Bay as the casino
raised money to support Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay. The month-long
fundraising efforts were celebrated Sunday, September 27th when the casino
hosted a Play For A Cause Fundraising Event. This fun-filled evening featured a red
carpet ceremony, Charity Slot Tournament, a benefit concert featuring Tampa Bay
Acoustic Music Festival headliner The Cruz Brothers and a check presentation to
Hands Across the Bay for $6,895!
The Hard Rock Team presents charity check
Founded by Julie Weintraub, Hands Across the Bay works tirelessly to provide
“A Helping Hand for a Better Tomorrow”. They assist and mentor hardworking
families in need, advocate for change, support partner organizations and spread
love through various acts of kindness. Through their work, they help Tampa Bay
families get back on the road to independence and self-sufficiency and inspire our
community to become more compassionate, empathetic, and charitable.
Articles courtesy of 813 Area Christine Annis
The Cruz Brothers