Conference ScheduleHost HotelExplore St. Pete/ClearwaterVendor Registration and InformationAfter a year away due to COVID-19, MISER Users Together for Tomorrow is the theme of the MUG 2021 Annual Conference. MUG is working on plans for the 2021 Conference, which will take place at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida on September 26 – 30, 2021. The Executive Committee is meeting to work on the session schedule together and with FIS executives. We have adapted the schedule from 2020 and have made seem changes to accommodate social distancing guidelines. The Conference may seem like a galaxy far, far away, but it will be here in no time. We will be working on it over the coming months to develop sessions and social events and find speakers, panelists, plants, and other contributors. Please consider sharing your FI’s experiences when appropriate, even if in an informal way. The Executive Committee and Subgroup Chairs will be asking for participants.
SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT Click here to book your room nowReservation Cut-off: Saturday, August 28, 2021 Important – Regarding your ONLINE Reservation We encourage you to secure your rooms early, as we anticipate great participation this year! Click here to book onlineReservations: 727-595-1611 Bring your family to the fun and casual resort on the beach, the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Walk out onto miles of white-sand beach or take the trolley to the hot spots of Clearwater. Enjoy traditional and beach tennis, massage and relaxation in the spa, complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments day and night on the ninth-floor Sheraton Club. Hang out for light eating and drinks at the Poolside Cafe and Turtle Bar. You can choose from a variety of excellent dining options at the Sheraton Sand Key. Savor delicious a unique Caribbean-meets-Southwest cuisine at Rusty's Bistro. Sheraton Sand Key Videoclear
Explore St. Pete/Clearwater On Monday evening, MUG attendees have a night free to explore the local area. If you decide to come early or stay beyond Wednesday, there is plenty to do and see in the Clearwater-St. Pete area. Attractions Sunsets at Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Within walking distance of the hotel, each day before, during, and after sunset street performers, crafters, artisans, and the community gather on the boardwalk. Clearwater Marine Aquarium Explore Florida’s diverse marine ecosystems from freshwater lakes to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and all parts in between. Sunken Gardens, St. Pete The city’s oldest living museum, you can see more than 50,000 plants and flowers. John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, Madeira Beach More than 100 shops and restaurants in wooden buildings along the boardwalk in Madeira Beach. Busch Gardens, Tampa Rides, animal encounters, great food and drink. A zoo with exciting rides Cultural The Dali Museum Located in downtown St. Pete. From amazing drawings to enormous canvases of his work, the Dali Museum will enthrall and astound you. Morean Arts Center Located in St. Pete has a superb Chihuly exhibit of creations in colored glass. Walk through St. Pete’s Central Arts District, which boasts hundreds of murals. Haslam’s Bookstore, St. Pete For more than 85 years, Haslam’s has provided used and new books in an impressive central location. Nightlife The St. Pete Clearwater Beach Craft Beer Trail. From Tarpon Springs in the north to St. Pete in the south, several craft beer bars form a highlight of the “Gulp Coast.” The closest to the hotel is Clearwater Social Brewing Company. Get the Passport 2.0 from the CVB. Fine and Casual dining options
the great Outdoors You can go fishing on a local charter boat. In Clearwater, A Boat Day, Above Average Charters and the Calypso Queen go out daily. St Pete has several charters, including Allen’s Aquatic Adventures, Action Fishing Charters, Barracudaville Sportfishing Charters, Big Rod’s Charters, and several more. For a golf outing, the Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club and Mangrove Bay municipal course are in St. Pete. Both are championship-level golf courses. The Dunedin Golf Club and Copperhead Course at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor are also nearby.
Central Arts District
St Johns Pass Boardwalk
Salvador Dali Museum
Mangrove Bay Golf Course 
Jimmy's Fish House
Fishing For more information on local attractions and restaurants in the Clearwater-St. Petersburg area, go to the Visit St. Pete-Clearwater web site.
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