Innisbrook Holds a "Gathering of Sheila C. Johnson and Friends" July 8-10

INNISBROOK, Fla., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort, will host a "Gathering of Sheila C. Johnson and Friends" this summer from July 8-10. Johnson, the resort's owner, will be joined by leading figures from the entertainment, fashion, political, humanitarian and financial industries for a Renaissance-style weekend.

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Located on 900 acres of Florida's west coast, Innisbrook is just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport and is managed by Johnson's Salamander Hotels & Resorts company. The resort recently completed over $26 million in resort-wide enhancements which have transformed all aspects of the property, including the addition of the acclaimed Indaba Spa.

"The goal is simple: to come together, learn from each other and share experiences through thought-provoking sessions. It is my pleasure to host this exciting event at my newly and completely renovated resort," said Johnson, who is also a noted documentarian and Vice President of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns Washington's Wizards, Capitals and Mystics.  

The event is being held in conjunction with Diversity Woman magazine and will feature the magazine's founder and publisher, Sheila Robinson.  Prominent confirmed speakers include Dr. Elsie Scott, president of the National Black Caucus Foundation; Michelle Gadsden-Williams, global head of diversity and inclusion for Credit Suisse; Edie Fraser, senior consultant for Diversified Search and founder of Diversity Best Practices; and Tena Clark, CEO of DMI Music Entertainment. Additional, high profile speakers and entertainers will be added to the schedule in the coming weeks.

"We are thrilled to participate in this inspirational weekend," said Diversity Woman's Sheila A. Robinson. "Sheila Johnson's message of fortitude has been a motivation to us all, and one that I've carried onto the pages of my magazine."

Rates for the "Gathering" weekend begin at $599 per person and include:

• Suite accommodations Friday and Saturday
• Friday reception and dinner
• Saturday breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner
• Sunday brunch
• Four Saturday seminars
• One-hour spa treatment, one round of golf or unlimited tennis

Event pricing is based on double occupancy and excludes taxes. Single occupancy rates are available, beginning at $699 per person. A local rate, excluding accommodations, is available for $449 per person. Sessions, speakers and accommodations are subject to change and availability. For reservations call 800-492-6899, visit www.visitinnisbrook.com or e-mail [email protected].

SOURCE Salamander Hotels & Resorts

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