Sirata Beach Resort Receives Second Tampa Bay Area Award

ST. PETE BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 24, 2009 - — Nicklaus of Florida, Inc. is proud to announce that Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center on St. Pete Beach, http://www.Sirata.com, has recently received the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce "2008 Large Business of the Year" award. The Sirata Beach Resort General Manager, Tim Coultas, accepted the award for the resort and stated, "With over 400 active members in this Regional Chamber, we are honored to have been recognized with this prestigious award. This is dedicated to the hundreds of loyal and dedicated hotel staff that make the Sirata Beach Resort special and a fabulous place to work".

The receipt of this award comes just three months after the Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center, a St Petersburg Beach FL hotel, was named the 2008 Business Sustainability Leader in the large business category for the Tampa Bay Area Sustainable Business Awards.

This award is given to small, medium and large businesses that are community leaders in the commitment to social, economic and environmental responsibility. To find out more, go to EarthCharterUS.org

For more information about our facilities or to book your next Florida visit or meeting, go to http://www.sirata.com or call us toll free at 1-800-344-5999

Founded in 1962, Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center (http://www.Sirata.com) is located on beautiful St. Pete Beach in Florida. With 380 guest rooms and family style suites and nearly thirteen acres of unspoiled beachfront, it is one of St. Pete Beach's finest casual resorts and hotels. Family owned and operated, the Nicklaus family is dedicated to maintaining a relaxing, wholesome environment while extending genuinely exceptional hospitality to their guests. Whether it's a weekend get-away or a business conference, our staff will ensure that you receive the utmost care and attention throughout your stay.

Contact: Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center
Email: info@Sirata.com
Phone: 1-800-344-5999