Native American Indians inhabiting the area thousands of years ago believed the springs had healing qualities, a legend that persists today. The resort reopened the Carriage Porch, a restored entrance from the days of horse and buggy. The Biltmore also recently opened an amphitheater with multi-level seating for 76. The Hampton Inn Clearwater Central opened in 1998 with 158 rooms, a business center and 3,000 square feet of meeting space. The 99-room Four Points Sheraton opened last year overlooking Lake Tarpon in the historic Tarpon Springs area.
Features range from a putting green to marina service.
Meeting rooms include the 800-sq. Picasso Room, the 675-sq. Dali as well as a board room and conference area. The Sheraton Sand Key recently completed remodeling all 24,000 sq. The Sea Wake Resort expanded Lenora s Restaurant adding canopy-covered outdoor seating overlooking Clearwater Pass.