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Pricing information

Starting at $4,000 Starting at $2,500
Couples usually spend $6,500 Couples usually spend $5,000
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Reception
$2,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of October through April. These prices are available for the months of May through September.

About

On WeddingWire since 2008

Tampa Bay Watch is a coastal wedding venue located in Tampa, Florida. This tropical oasis is perched on the shoreline of Cunningham Key, just before the entrance to Fort De Soto Park in Tierra Verde, Florida, and is conveniently located close to many beach resorts and the airport. With its natural waterfront setting, large deck with sunset views, and expansive grounds, Tampa Bay Watch provides a stunning space to host a one-of-a-kind celebration that your guests aren't soon to forget.

Facilities and Capacity
The Tampa Bay Watch Community Center is comprised of 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Featuring a clean, neutral coastal vibe, the interior is primarily made up of one large, open room with wall-to-wall picture windows overlooking the bay. The highlight to this space is its wraparound deck, complete with 1,900 square feet of covered open-air balconies, providing spectacular birds-eye views of Tampa Bay, Fort De Soto, Shell Key, and the Gulf of Mexico. They also have a prep kitchen and storage room available. The venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for an unforgettable ceremony and reception.

Services Offered
The Tampa Bay Watch offers many services during your wedding experience. They will provide tables and chairs for your event, as well as a list of preferred vendors to help make your decisions easier. They will even suggest many ways to make your wedding more eco-friendly. The wedding services they offer include:

  • Outside vendors
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking
  • Valet
  • Wheelchair access


History
Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1993, whose mission is dedicated to the protection and restoration of the Tampa Bay estuary through scientific and educational programs. They work hard to preserve the delicate ecological balance that exists in Tampa Bay - performing a variety of habitat restoration and protection activities throughout the year, utilizing thousands of volunteers to help the bay recover from its environmental problems.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Beach
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
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Reviews of Tampa Bay Watch

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
114 reviews
98% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Tampa Bay Watch garners rave reviews from multiple couples. The venue's stunning waterfront location, eco-friendly practices, and beautiful sunset views are highlighted as major draws. Jon, the site coordinator, receives consistent praise for his professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to make couples' visions a reality. Reviewers appreciate the venue's flexibility, beautiful natural setting, and option to support a nonprofit organization through their wedding. Overall, Tampa Bay Watch is highly recommended for couples seeking a magical and impactful wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Tampa Bay Watch garners rave reviews from multiple couples. The venue's stunning waterfront location, eco-friendly practices, and beautiful sunset views are highlighted as major draws. Jon, the site coordinator, receives consistent praise for his professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to make couples' visions a reality. Reviewers appreciate the venue's flexibility, beautiful natural setting, and option to support a nonprofit organization through their wedding. Overall, Tampa Bay Watch is highly recommended for couples seeking a magical and impactful wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 114 reviews
Google
4.7/5 155 reviews
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Nikki S. Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding!

We cannot say enough amazing things about this venue. It felt like a tucked away gem that allowed for such an intimate and private ceremony and reception. Jon was incredibly responsive, had amazing recommendations for vendors, and made sure that everything went incredibly smoothly the entire process. The value of this place was incredible (on the lower end of many that we saw) and we could not have imagined any other place to have our wedding. Cannot recommend enough!!!
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Kim C. Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely setting, great experience

Our November wedding was everything we'd hoped for (despite the earlier hurricanes). The setting was beautiful and Jon, the coordinator, was very responsive and gave us some good ideas for the wedding. We liked the options of having the ceremony on the lawn, then moving to the deck for cocktails, then inside for the dinner. And we liked the idea of giving our money to a non-profit, rather than another type of venue.
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Amanda Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day

This venue is not only stunning, but the staff is amazing too. They worked with us through both hurricanes after our beach venue got destroyed. Jon, the event staff, was excellent with communication and working with our price and timing concerns. They fit us in last minute and made sure our day was perfect. The sunset at this venue is STUNNING! I can’t say enough good things about this venue. I was devastated having to relocate at first, but I am so amazed with how perfect our day ended up being.
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Awards

114
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Real Weddings

Victoria & Andrew
64 photos · 02/10/2023
Amy & Jonathan
24 photos · 11/09/2019
Adam & Erin
24 photos · 11/22/2015

Team

Jon Ziegler
Jon Ziegler
Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
CCS Photography CCS Photography Wedding Photographers

We absolutely love working with Tampa Bay Watch. The staff are friendly and courteous, and their property is one of the most beautiful properties in the Tampa Bay Area. If you have not chosen your venue yet, you definitely want to check out Tampa Bay Watch. You will not be disappointed.

DD's Florals DD's Florals Wedding Florists

Fantastic venue, beautiful water view and great staff. Ceremony sight is amazing and the venue is very bride and vendor friendly. Florida themed for sure with the privacy.

Beautiful You Make-Up & Hair Services Beautiful You Make-Up & Hair Services Wedding Hair & Makeup

I love doing hair and makeup at this location! It is so lovely and peaceful there.

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