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The Don CeSar Appoints Marina Baronas as Director of Food and Beverage
THE DON CESAR AND BEACH HOUSE SUITES | August 12, 2024
St. Petersburg, Florida – August 12, 2024 – Florida’s iconic Pink Palace®, The Don CeSar, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marina Baronas as director of food and beverage for the resort and its sister property, Beach House Suites. In this role, Baronas will oversee the properties’ banquet operations and six dining outlets including the award-winning Maritana, Society Table, Uncle Andy’s Market, The Rowe Bar, Lobby Bar, and Beacon Pool Bar & Lookout. As a fifth-time food and beverage director, Baronas has nearly two decades of experience at luxury and independent properties. Most recently, she was the director of food ...
The Don Cesar Appoints Barbara Readey as General Manager
The Don CeSar | March 16, 2023
Florida’s iconic Pink Palace®, The Don CeSar is appointing Barbara Readey to complex general manager for the property as well as its sister property, Beach House Suites, where she will look after daily hotel operations, programming, sales and marketing efforts, budgets and more. Readey most recently served as hotel manager for Tampa Marriott Water Street and JW Marriott Water Street, where she led the team to earn the highest guest satisfaction score in the JW portfolio. Readey’s 20 years of hospitality experience as a General Manager includes leading the Vinoy Renaissance Resort and Golf Club, where she successfully navigated a thre...
The Don CeSar Provides “InnSpired” Luxury and Convenience With Guest Experience Mobile App and Integrated Technology Suite From InnSpire
InnSpire | April 19, 2022
Iconic Florida property teams up with leading hotel technology provider to empower guests with unrestricted access to luxury amenities through a comprehensive mobile-based Digital Guest Journey that provides convenience at every touchpoint St. Pete Beach, FL, USA – April 19, 2022 – InnSpire, the leading provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has partnered with The Don CeSar, a historic property located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, to provide a comprehensive suite of technology solutions designed to maximize and streaml...
Florida’s Historic Don CeSar Unveils Full Property Renovation Concluding Three-Year Restoration
THE DON CESAR AND BEACH HOUSE SUITES | January 26, 2021
Florida’s iconic Pink Palace®, The Don CeSar, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated, multi-million-dollar renovation dramatically enhancing and expanding the historic, award-winning resort. Managed by Davidson Resorts , The Don CeSar’s top-to-bottom renovation embraces its 93-year history as a beloved Gulf Coast icon while seamlessly fusing modern amenities, sleek design and world-class experiences to set the tone for generations of visitors to come. “We’re excited to usher in The Don of a new era while maintaining our resilient legacy as a global hospitality leader,” said Thomas Fraher, The Don CeSar’s General...
The Don Cesar Appoints Thomas Fraher as General Manager
THE DON CESAR AND BEACH HOUSE SUITES | March 12, 2020
St. Pete Beach, FL (March 12, 2020) – The Don CeSar, widely known as Florida’s iconic Pink Palace®, and its sister property the Beach House Suites, proudly welcome Thomas Fraher as the new General Manager Fraher will oversee budgets, daily operations, sales and marketing efforts, and lead the 92-year old landmark through its multi-phased renovations which will conclude at the end of the year. “I am thrilled to join The Don CeSar and its world class staff,” said Fraher. “The Don CeSar and Beach House Suites are a pillar within the community, and a destination that guests have been returning to year-after-year for nearly a century...
Florida’s The Don CeSar Names Seasoned Executives to Key Leadership Roles
The Don CeSar | August 17, 2017
ST. PETE BEACH, FLA. – The Don CeSar, Florida's iconic "Pink Palace," announces strategic executive leadership appointments as part of its dedication to ensuring the future of the National Historic Landmark is as rich and storied as its history, ahead of its 90th anniversary in January 2018, continuing its legacy as a destination for generations to come. The AAA Four Diamond, 277-room Don CeSar adds Todd Gehrke as director of sales & marketing, Patrick Faas as director of food & beverage and Christopher Jennings as director of rooms. The trio of new hires follows the appointment of Richard Staley to general manager earlier...
Florida’s Historic Don CeSar Appoints Michael Molloy as Executive Chef
The Don CeSar | August 9, 2017
ST. PETE BEACH, FLA. (August 10, 2017) – The Don CeSar, the landmark property on the white sand beaches of St. Pete Beach, Fla., announces the appointment of Michael Molloy as Executive Chef. Molloy, who began his career at The Don CeSar 15 years ago, comes full circle to lead the culinary team of the 277-room historic hotel. In his new role, Molloy oversees all aspects of The Don CeSar's food & beverage program, ensuring culinary excellence across the hotel's restaurants, including the award-winning Maritana Grille, as well as the property's lounges, in-room dining and banquet offerings. He will also lead the reinvention of t...
Davidson Hotels & Resorts Adds The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach to Pivot Hotels & Resorts Portfolio
Davidson Hotels & Resorts | February 24, 2017
LOS ANGELES, Ca. – February 24, 2017 – Davidson Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of The Don CeSar, the iconic 277-room resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla. to its growing portfolio. Located on the sugar-sand beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast, the property is managed under Pivot Hotels & Resorts, Davidson's lifestyle and luxury division, and owned by Host Hotels & Resorts – the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. "We are excited for the opportunity to work with Davidson again, and for Pivot Hotels & Resorts to manage The Don Ce...
