Thank you for sharing part of your summer with us at the Florida Yearbook Seminar. If you have any questions, call us in St. Pete at (727) 546-3552 or contact your local representative.

Seminar Information Dress up Days Supply List Lodging Directions

Seminar Information

Plan to arrive at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront on Wednesday, June 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Checkout is on Saturday, June 25 at noon.

Cover Artist
Appointments will be made during registration on June 22 with the cover artist. Time is limited to 45 minutes per school; please have your idea or concept ready prior to your appointment time.

Meals
Dinner will be served on Wednesday evening. Commuters may purchase a meal plan or choose to eat off campus, or in the Hilton restaurant. There is also a Starbucks on site for coffee and light snacks.

For those staying on campus, all meals except Friday night's dinner (this is the afternoon you have free for the beach or other recreation) are included in your fee.

Sunglasses
Get cool Balfour light up sunglasses when you register!

Advisers
Adviser luncheon on Thursday.

Friday Night Pool Party
There will be a pool party Friday night with snacks, soft drinks and music. Please bring appropriate swimwear if you wish to enjoy the pool.

Dress Up Days

As always, you will have three days to dress up:

Wednesday: School Spirit Day

 

Thursday: College Day

 

Friday: Beach Day

Saturday: Crazy Hat Day

 

Prizes will be awarded to one staff each day at the general session for each event.

Supply list for students/school

For schools to bring

Copy of your school's yearbook Theme ideas/Cover concepts Old magazines glue sticks scissors markers Notebook (Optional: Laptop, printer, camera) Umbrella Comfortable shoes and clothes Sweater/sweatshirt Bookbag Laptops, flash drives, CDs

Lodging
The Hilton is located in the waterfront district of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Downtown St. Petersburg is home to many of the finest cultural attractions in Florida, all conveniently located just outside the doors of the hotel. Step outside and you'll find:

• Salvador Dali Museum
• Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Mahaffey Theater
• Tropicana Field - Home of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team
• Baywalk Entertainment Complex
• Fort DeSoto Beaches
• Jannus Live, formerly Jannus Landing
• The Pier
• Antique Shopping
• St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts
• Water Activities

Guests will stay in one of 333 elegantly-designed and beautifully-decorated hotel guestrooms, created with comfort and quality in mind. Each  hotel room will make you feel at home with a range of amenities such as:

• High-speed Internet access Standard and cable television
• Two data-port telephones with voicemail and auto-wakeup
• Coffee maker
• Iron and ironing board
• Great views of Tampa Bay and the city.
• Guest rooms provide Voice Mail
• Hair Dryer
• Two Phones with separate lines and a Spacious Work Desk.
• Standard rooms have either one king or two double beds.

The recently-renovated hotel restaurant, Tangerine, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so guests will always be able to indulge in great-tasting American cuisine at all times of the day. Overlooking the hotel pool, Tangerine caters for the hotel's room service, which is available from early 'til late every day.

Whether you're looking to relax after a long day of meetings or sightseeing, you'll love what the Hilton St. Petersburg Florida hotel has to offer:

• Swimming pool
• Hot tub
• Fitness room
• Hotel gift shop
• Full service spa
• Hotel beauty salon

Directions

From Interstate 275, take Exit 22: Interstate 175, which is the same exit as that for the Bayfront Center. At fourth traffic light turn left onto 1st Street S. Hotel two blocks on left. 

Self Parking, special rate negotiated for Florida Yearbook Seminar participants: $6.00 per vehicle per day.