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Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidence-based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent governmental and professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons and the Emergency Nurses Association and abilities in one or more of the disciplines vital to the practicing professional. The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (13 miles). Opal Sands is conveniently located just a short drive away from both Tampa International Airport (21 miles) and St. From waterfront dining to tropical cocktails by the pool – the choices are endless.Īll guest rooms are oceanfront with private balconies offering spectacular views of the Gulf, along with modern amenities designed with your comfort in mind.

Refresh your senses with a day of pampering at the full-service spa or keep up with your daily workouts in the large fitness center. Sip handcrafted drinks as you watch the sun set into the water. Go for a swim with the dolphins, relax in the Jacuzzi, or soak up the sun from the outdoor pool. You’ll also enjoy an array of leisure options. Walk for miles on the white sand beach, or walk on the promenade to island-style shopping and dining just down the beach from the resort. Petersburg.Īt the brand new Opal Sands Resort, you’ll enjoy a refreshing blend of casual beachfront luxury and the lively ambiance of Clearwater Beach. Visit Pier 60 for one of the nightly festivals and of course, you cannot leave without visiting local celebrity, Winter the Dolphin.Įven with all the activities Clearwater Beach has to offer, the best part of your trip might be as simple as a stroll on the beach at sunset, but if you want more, you’ll be just a short drive away from many other popular Florida attractions, like Lowry Park Zoo or Busch Gardens in Tampa, or the Salvador Dali or Chihuly Art Museums in St. Visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, go kayaking to Caledesi Island or play a round of golf-the opportunities are endless. Visit Clearwater Marina, where you can take a sunset sail, dinner cruise, dolphin excursion or go deep sea fishing. Whether your pleasure is world-class fishing charters, relaxing on the beach, unique food and beverage experiences, or visiting one of many spas, there is something for everyone.

The beach boasts sugar white sands that you will only experience here. Pennoni provided structural design, construction administration and threshold inspections.Clearwater is an easy 20 mile drive from Tampa International Airport and even closer to Clearwater/St. Any wall that is not a shear wall, stair, or elevator wall was designed to withstand wind forces but must fail or break-away under storm-driven wave action, so the two lower floors of the building are open parking. A wind tunnel test was of the utmost importance as it resulted in overall reduced costs as well as a more accurate design, including adjustments made around the base of the building where pedestrians would be affected. The project had a few challenges to overcome, including exposure to Florida’s high hurricane wind loads, construction in multiple flood zones, and designing a concrete building on a site with loose beach sands. The owner desired a new flagship hotel to add to their portfolio of international resort hotels.

The recipient of the 2016 ENR Southeast Regional Best Project Award, the Opal Sands Resort was born from the vision of the owner/developer, Ocean Properties, LTD (OPL). Opal Sands Resort is a 17-story, 380,000-sf premier hotel located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
