Bay Magazine November 2023

A MAGAZINE OF THE TAMPA BAY TIMES

NOVEMBER 2023

GALAS & GIVING CHARITY REGISTER ISSUE

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CHARITABLE WORK FROM BAY EDITOR SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN Fall is when Tampa Bay’s social season kicks into high gear. It’s the start of a monthslong series of gala events, many of them held by charities and other nonprofits. They can be great fun — it’s a chance to dress up, mingle, enjoy a fine dinner and bid on exotic trips or luxury spa treatments at a live auction.

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Your guide to the local social scene, charitable organizations and their primary fundraising activities.

The purpose, of course, is to raise money for worthy causes. So Bay is proud to introduce its first Charity Register. In it you’ll find dozens of listings of charitable events from this month through next October. We encourage you to save it as a handy reference and also to visit tampabay.com/bay to view our online calendar of fundraisers.

The Tampa Bay area is fortunate to have so many people who give generously for the betterment of our community. One is Judy Genshaft, president emerita of the University of South Florida, who with her husband donated $20 million for the new honors college building named after her. You’ll find a story on that in this issue along with fashions we photographed there.

Another USF benefactor is Dr. Kiran Patel, who donated more than $30 million for the Patel Center for Global Solutions and College of Global Sustainability. Carol and Frank Morsani have also contributed millions to USF, including to the Health College of Medicine that bears their name.

The list goes on. Many of Broadway’s biggest hits come to the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Your favorite comedians and musicians might appear at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Catch a new art exhibit in the Hazel Hough Wing of St. Petersburg’s Museum of Fine Arts, or at the nearby James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, founded by Tom and Mary James.

I’ve undoubtedly overlooked some of those who have helped shape the Tampa Bay area into the cultural and educational center it is. But just look around and you’ll recognize the names.

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40 HOMES ▲ This midcentury home in St. Petersburg will take you back in time.

54 FITNESS 26 FASHION ▲ The Judy Genshaft Honors College is a modern backdrop for smart looks.

10 FACES Nick Schriver spreads holiday joy through his local business: Decorating Elves.

Pilates is keeping people fit and flexible.

58 TRAVEL Art Basel Miami Beach will make a splash in December.

14 FOOD Celebrate tea time at a handful of places across the Tampa Bay area.

22 PHILANTHROPY Judy Genshaft makes her mark with USF’s new honors college.

46 SHOPPING ▲ Find unique gifts at the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement.

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The Garden of Imagination EDITOR Susan Taylor Martin smartin@tampabay.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Nikki Life nlife@tampabay.com COPY EDITOR Dawn Cate FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER Brian James, brian@brianjamesgallery.com Bay is published eight times a year by Times Publishing Co. and delivered to Tampa Bay Times subscribers in select neighborhoods in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties.

Copyright 2023. Vol. 16, No. 7 Chairman & CEO Conan Gallaty Editor & Vice President Mark Katches Assistant Managing Editor/Features, Visuals & Production Ellen E. Clarke Vice President of Sales & Marketing Bruce Faulmann Marketing Director Kerry O’Reilly National/Major Senior Advertising Manager Kelly Spamer Pinellas Advertising Manager Jennifer Bonin Automotive & Real Estate Advertising Manager Larry West North Suncoast & Hillsborough Advertising Manager Jessica Petroski

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FACE S: NICK SCHRIVER

Nick Schriver and his Decorating Elves crews do up to 300 lighting displays a year. Photo courtesy of Brandi Morris

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hristmas lighting and decorating have blossomed

Schriver and his crews typically do up to 300 holiday

into an estimated $7 billion-a-year industry. Nick

lighting displays a year for private homes, malls, hotels

Schriver got into it as an Ohio State college student,

and cities that have included Dunedin, Clearwater,

helping put up lights to earn extra money. Since moving

St. Pete Beach and Sarasota. With work for Christmas

to the Tampa Bay area, he has built a part-time gig into

already underway, Schriver took a break and spoke

a full-service lighting company, Decorating Elves, that

with Bay. This interview has been edited for length and

has 12 full-time employees and 69 seasonal workers.

clarity. — Susan Taylor Martin

Decorating Elves did this display at the AMC movie theater in downtown St. Petersburg.

Decorating Elves has created lavish holiday lighting displays at homes across the Tampa Bay area.

The minimum price to decorate a house is $5,000. Photos courtesy of Decorating Elves

It seems that more and more people want holiday and outdoor lighting. Is that right?

As LED has become more popular and more of a staple in the lighting world, outdoor lighting has become more popular. A lot has to do with the products — they’re easier and safer to use, there’s less energy consumption, there’s greater availability. When I started out 20 years ago there was one national franchise doing things in this holiday space. Now there are three or four national franchise brands and multiple manufacturers in this industry, which continues to grow and develop.

two days. We’re bringing our van, sometimes our trailer, ladder, tools, equipment, so it’s not just one person with a ladder hanging some personal stuff out of the garage.

When does your holiday work start? It seems it never goes away. You start getting calls in mid-July, August: “Hey, I’m thinking about doing something different this year, can you come out and take a look?” On some of the bigger projects, like municipal clients, we hear from them in March. There are some big-ticket things and new technology things that if we don’t have them sorted out by April they won’t happen in the fall because they’ve got to come from overseas. You don’t get a 35-foot, fully automated tree off the shelf.

Your website says your minimum price for a house is $5,000. Wow, that seems like a lot!

It is a lot of money to your average family like mine, just a blue-collar, hard-working family on a budget, but we’re trying to develop a high-quality service with a high-quality look that has our brand on it. We’re coming with a full crew of five to eight people for one or

What do you get for $5,000? For the average three-bedroom, two-bath home, 2,000 to 2,500 square feet, we’re going to outline the roof, do all the palm trees, do all the shrubs, the flower beds, flood(lights) against the house. We’re going to put up garlands and wreaths and create what we call the “postcard picture” so you can drag your family out and stand in front of your house and have your picture taken.

Anything else? We furnish the entire project turnkey. Here’s what people really love: We guarantee it will stay on, we service it throughout the season. They’re having a social event on the weekend, we’re going to come out on the Friday before and check everything out. If our customer looks good, we look good. Then we come back out in January and take everything down.

Do people prefer colored or white lights?

And what are some of the trends in holiday lighting and decor? White lights are the most popular. They are classic and elegant and always will be. The ability to change colors is becoming more popular. Technology is starting to make that a little more consistent and easier to use. Icicles used to be really, really popular but they’ve kind of come and

gone. Rope lighting for a long time was very popular — every beach bar had rope lighting strung throughout — but now it’s associated with being outdated and we haven’t installed it for a long time. Wire-framed displays used to be popular but now they are being replaced by blow-up inflatables. People like them because they’re super small in the garage but they look kind of silly during the day (when they are deflated) so we don’t use them.

Are people getting lights for other holidays?

Halloween has become very popular in the home-decorating thing. If you look at the size of displays in retailers, it used to be just one dinky section. Now they have a huge area that’s all Halloween decor. For us, it started out as, “Hey, do you do this?” “Not exactly,” but we did this for this customer and it kind of grew.

Is there an element of keeping up with the Joneses when one family goes all out on holiday lighting? There’s big proof of that.

We notice that when we start doing it in one neighborhood we have a tendency to do more than one project. We do a lot in Snell Isle, the Old Northeast, Bayshore (in Shore Acres).

What prompts people to get their homes covered in lights — nostalgia for childhood Christmases, impressing the neighbors or what? We can answer in many different ways but it all leads back to this: People like to decorate for the holidays because deep down it gives them joy.

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FOOD

spots of tea

BY MICHELLE STARK There are few dining experiences that feel more elegant than afternoon tea. Even though we’re far from England, there are places around the Tampa Bay area that offer an enchanting tea experience.

Here are five to check out.

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Joseph’s Tea Room Don’t let the location turn you away: This Clearwater tea room’s spot in a strip mall off U.S. 19 belies the charm that can be found inside.

With bright turquoise walls, colorful teapots adorning shelves and gold accents throughout, this family-owned company offers a solid option for afternoon (or anytime) tea. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Joseph’s Tea Room has a full tea service for $38 — and a deluxe one that includes two glasses of Champagne per person and chocolate-covered strawberries for $50. There’s also an a la carte menu from which guests can order sandwiches, salads and even more sweet treats.

The tea service includes a pot of tea to start, and guests can choose from more than 75 tea flavors, which the Josephs source themselves. The first course is a berry salad, topped with a sweet dressing and walnuts. From there, each guest chooses a whole sandwich and a half sandwich, which is a nice way to try more than one from the large menu. The chicken salad is delicious. The sandwiches are served on a tiered tray with scones, tea biscuits and other assorted sweets that rotate often. Make good use of the organic jam and Devonshire cream, which are served on the side and pair beautifully with the scones and tea biscuits. Owner Shannon Joseph said it’s her goal to not have anyone leave hungry after the tea service, and that certainly seems doable given the portions.

ABOVE: Shannon and Guerby Joseph own Joseph’s Tea Room in Clearwater. Photo courtesy of Catrina Carlson Photography. LEFT: Afternoon tea at The Chattaway in St. Petersburg includes a number of goodies. Photo by Martha Asencio-Rhine

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Joseph’s is a family-owned and family-run business, with Shannon Joseph manning this location and her husband Guerby Joseph running their tea bar, which recently opened at 1153 Main St. in Dunedin.

Shannon’s mom makes most of the savory items from scratch, and the majority of the baked goods are made in-house, too. Food allergies are top of mind here, so you’ll find vegan cupcakes, tons of gluten-free items and more to accommodate as many diners as possible. Reservations are required, and children under 4 are not allowed.

Joseph’s Tea Room: 25028 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater; 352-679-1339. Joseph’s Tea Bar: 1153 Main St., Dunedin; 727-788-1085. josephstea.com.

Oxford Exchange Joseph’s Tea Room in Clearwater offers tea service every day except Mondays. Photo by Michelle Stark

Every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., this gorgeous restaurant just outside downtown Tampa hosts an afternoon tea. There are two options here. The Champagne Tea, which is $55, includes an assortment of sweet and savory bites, plus scones with sweet cream and house preserves. To drink, guests can choose a tea and also a glass of Champagne. There’s also the Afternoon Tea for $45, which is the same minus the booze. They also offer a Children’s Tea for $20, which includes kid-friendly almond butter and banana finger sandwiches, grilled cheese finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and a choice of tea.

You can’t beat the setting at Oxford Exchange, which is open till 5 p.m. every day and offers a robust menu that includes a weekend brunch.

With tall ceilings, tons of natural light and a black-and-white tile floor that’s reminiscent of a European cafe, it’s a lovely place to while away an afternoon. When you’re finished with your tea experience, stick around and visit the Champagne Bar, where you can opt for a flight of bubbly, or peruse the bookstore.

420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. oxfordexchange. 813-253-0222.

The Chattaway

Tea service at the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin is part of the hotel’s series of various events. Photo by Michelle Stark

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You may not associate this iconic south St. Petersburg restaurant with afternoon tea, but the British influence is strong here: Owner Helen Lund bought the restaurant in 1951, and her son Everett took over in 1983 with his wife Jillian Lund Frers, who was born in England. They’ve set up in the back dining room a collection of tea sets and lovely chinaware, a sweet ambience for the daily tea service. It starts with a pot of unlimited English tea served with matching teacups and saucers.

Then comes the two-tier server, stacked with dainty sandwiches including classic cucumber tea sandwiches, plus options including chicken or egg salad. There are also scones served with clotted cream and jam, and confections that have included things like petits fours, macarons and mousse. Reservations for afternoon tea must be made at least 48 hours in advance. The cost is $35 per person, $25 for ages 16-11, $20 for ages 10 and below.

Enjoy high tea service at the Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg after a walking tour of the historic hotel. Photo by Martha Asencio-Rhine

358 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. thechattawayteas.com.

accents, it’s a charming location for a spot of tea.

Fenway Hotel

453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin. 844-569-9879. fenwayhotel.com. Prices vary for tea service.

Dunedin’s boutique hotel provides a lovely setting for afternoon tea. The tea service isn’t available all the time, but rather as part of the hotel’s series of various events. In the past, they’ve offered teas for special occasions like Mother’s Day. Check the Fenway’s event calendar for exact days and times, but they are typically held monthly.

At a recent tea we attended, the menu was a nice mix of savory bites and sweet morsels. To start, we were offered a glass of bubbly and lavender vanilla scones. Then, our choice of a caffeinated or caffeinefree tea, which the servers poured from colorful teapots. They kept the tea flowing throughout the service. Next came a three-tiered stand loaded with goodies: crab ravigote on endive, wild mushroom en croute and curried chicken salad profiteroles. Just the right size, the small bites were nourishing but not too filling. We needed to save room for what came next: another three-tiered tray with assorted tea cookies, macarons and chocolate tulips with strawberry mousse — a nice twist on chocolate-covered strawberries. Our tea took place in the hotel’s HEW Parlor and Chophouse, an upscale restaurant that is otherwise open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full of natural light and blue

The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club The Vinoy recently started offering a service that highlights its history — and its high tea service. The historic hotel is a fun place to peruse, and even better when a docent can lead you around on a one-hour walking tour that showcases old photos and memorabilia.

After the tour comes the main event: a high tea service on the hotel’s mezzanine featuring a pot of tea, finger sandwiches, scones and desserts.

The desserts are made by the Vinoy’s pastry team and come from Lottie, the new French bakery in the lobby. A nice touch during this tea service: The food and tea are served with historic silver found during a renovation. The tour and tea experience is available from 2 to 4 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday and costs $109 per person ($55 for children 12 and under).

501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-404-5251.

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Holiday

Gift Giving

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Choose from gifts that include loose-leaf teas, spice blends, salts, sugars and peppers, plus unique accessories and candles. Prices vary.

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USF president emerita Judy Genshaft.

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LASTING LEGACY

BY DIVYA KUMAR

D

uring Judy Genshaft’s two decades as president of the University of South Florida, it grew into one of the nation’s top public universities and research institutions. As if that legacy isn’t enough, Genshaft’s name is now on one of the most beautiful buildings on the Tampa campus.

Jump-started with a $20 million donation from Genshaft and her husband, Steven Greenbaum, the $56 million, 85,000-square-foot Judy Genshaft Honors College opened in May. The building, site of this month’s Bay fashion shoot, was designed with input from students, who wanted abundant light, and from faculty, who wished for more space to meet with students.

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The Judy Genshaft Honors College opened at the University of South Florida in Tampa in May. Photo courtesy of Casey Brooke Lawson

To that end, the building features 39 “learning lofts” with a white oak exterior that hang over a spacious atrium. No two lofts have the same design.

“The interweaving of the beams connect, each locked in a manner that symbolizes how our students connect with creative ideas and pursuits,” said Genshaft, USF’s president from 2000 to 2019. “And they come out in different directions rather than following a straight line.”

The college’s new home also has classrooms referred to as sandboxes, with movable desks and walls that can be written on. Other features include soundproof recording studios for podcasts, music practice rooms and a professional kitchen named in honor of Genshaft’s mother, Leona Genshaft. It is used for classes and to bring regional and celebrity chefs in for demonstrations.

A shaded outdoor atrium offers space for speakers and events. And while other spaces are just for the honors program, a Buddy Brew on the first floor is open to

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Over 127 types of panels make up the building’s facade. Rooted more than 130 feet into the ground, the structure was the creation of Thom Mayne, winner of the Pritzker Prize in Architecture in 2005. His design company, Morphosis, partnered with the local firm FleischmannGarciaMaslowski Architecture.

The honors program has more than 2,500 students, about three-fourths from Florida with 16% from out of state and 9% from other countries including India, Vietnam and Brazil. They are pursuing degrees in fields ranging from the arts and sciences to engineering, nursing, public health and business. Before now, honors students had been in buildings scattered across campus.

“Your spirit will live in this building forever,” Will Weatherford, a former speaker of the Florida House, told Genshaft at the grand opening. “You are in the heart of this facility.”

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IN 1954, architect William B. Harvard Sr. built a house for his family, designing it with features influenced by Florida’s climate and terrain. It had wide overhangs to keep out the direct sun, vents, jalousies and louvered transoms to allow the free flow of air. And, in what can now be seen as a prescient move, it sat at one of the highest points in St. Petersburg.

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The 1950s home on 37th Avenue North is at one of the highest points in St. Petersburg. A George Nelson starburst clock adds to the time capsule feel. Photos courtesy of Home Exposure Photography

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The living room of the midcentury home, which is on the market for $1.799 million, has an original 1954 map of the world.

Members of the Harvard family have lived in the house ever since. For the first time in nearly 70 years, it is on the market, currently priced at $1.799 million.

Situated on a third of an acre in Allendale Terrace, the 3,288-square-foot house overlooks leafy Allendale Park from the front and is surrounded on the other three sides by mature trees and foliage. It was built on a split level because of its unusually hilly site, more than 30 feet above sea level.

“This is where we used to come for hurricanes,” recalls Billy Harvard, a Southern Roots Realty agent and the architect’s

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grandson, who grew up in low-lying Snell Isle.

The senior Harvard was a renowned architect who designed St. Petersburg’s inverted Pier, the city’s main public library, the Williams Park Bandshell and the Pasadena Community Church, the latter with a folding roof hailed as one of the nation’s most striking examples of midcentury religious architecture. He also designed private homes, more than 20 of which are still standing in Snell Isle, Bahama Shores, Allendale, Pinellas Point and on the beaches.

For his own residence, Harvard eschewed the Mediterranean Revival style so popular

at the time and designed the four-bedroom, four-bath house with clean lines and many unusual features.

The front door is covered in copper aged to a rich patina, and the adjacent window is made of rare, cross-reeded pattern glass. The living room has a soaring, angled ceiling and a passthrough to a bar in the kitchen, a convenience when the Harvards hosted their many cocktail parties and piano recitals. A guest book that still sits on the baby grand piano includes the signatures of St. Petersburg mayors and other prominent locals. Adding to the time capsule feel are an original George Nelson starburst clock and a 1954 map of

the world in remarkably good condition for its age.

Most of the walls in the home are paneled in the original cypress and mahogany, giving the house a warm, cozy feel. Original builtins abound — a loft bed, a bathroom vanity, a buffet in the dining room, shelving in the den.

The main bedroom has his and her dressing rooms and a hidden door to the attic. Much of the flooring is the original black vinyl tile.

Some aspects of the house have been updated. It has central air conditioning, new kitchen appliances and a redesigned pool and patio area. For the most part, though, it looks much as it did when Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, “I Love Lucy” was the big hit on TV and gas cost 21 cents a gallon.

It’s the type of house loved by “that niche group of people,” Billy Harvard said. “We know there is a buyer out there.”

The black cabinet is original to the house, which was built in 1954.

The kitchen area has its original jalousie windows.

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The museum, St. Petersburg’s newest museum and the world’s only one dedicated to the Arts and Crafts movement, is housed in a stunning structure with skylights, a grand atrium and a spiral staircase. The collection extends over five floors and is well worth the price of admission. No ticket is needed for the gift shop, which offers an enticing array of items to suit almost every interest and age group. Some items are made exclusively for the shop, like the jewelry fashioned of vintage fabrics by Isabelle Jewelry Design. After shopping, stop by the museum’s airy cafe for a mimosa or sangria and a bite to eat.

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Front to back, Pilates instructors Amy Ladden, who is the studio owner, Talya Disler and Clare Allard practice Pilates at Aladden Pilates in St. Petersburg.

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xercise while lying down — it’s a thing. And it works.  In Pilates,

participants often recline on an apparatus called a reformer that uses a system of weight-bearing pulleys and springs to build muscle and strength with fluidity rather than power. The exercises also can be done on other machines and on the floor with mats.  The workout is a popular method for helping to relieve stress, tone muscles and increase flexibility.

Ladden opened her studio in 2020. She offers private sessions and small group classes.

“I got into Pilates in my 20s because I have a slight scoliosis and my back would go out once a week,” said Amy Ladden, owner of Aladden Pilates in St. Petersburg.

and-a-half-year program,” she said. “Then I sold my dining room furniture and put Pilates equipment in my New York City loft apartment so I could teach at night.”

never done so little movement and sweated so much,” he said. “I have gained a lot of flexibility and I have also gained stability, which is something I never had.”

While living in New York and working in the fashion industry, Ladden was “a selfproclaimed gym rat, doing step classes, treadmill and weight lifting, and on weekends I was a tennis warrior.” But nothing relieved her back pain until she started extension exercises using Pilates equipment.

After 10 years, she moved to St. Petersburg to help care for her mother.

Latigo, who works from home in the insurance industry, said he worries about losing strength in his legs because he often has to sit at his desk for long periods of time.

“Most people like myself discover Pilates because they have chronic pain,” said Ladden, 62. “While we focus on whatever nags them, we’re also focusing on the rest of the body.”

Though still working full time, Ladden decided to get certified as a Pilates instructor through the Toronto-based Stott Pilates program, which has training locations in the U.S. and Canada. “It was a grueling two-

“I planned on exhaling and just taking care of my mother — but it’s hard for a New York person to exhale,” she said. She started looking for a studio “and found this charming little renovated schoolhouse and it seemed like kismet.” She opened in 2020 in the old North Ward Secondary School on Fourth Street North at 11th Avenue. Today, she offers private sessions with clients as well as group classes of up to three participants.

St. Pete Beach resident Javier Latigo, 62, has been going to Ladden’s studio two to three times a week since he attended an open house there shortly after the opening. “I have

“It was getting to the point that I was starting to get up and I was getting to that little creaking point,” he said. Working out while lying on the Pilates reformer and a “Cadillac,” a fixed table that resembles a bed with a frame, Latigo said he has improved his balance, flexibility and overall strength.

Aladden Pilates clients range in age from their 20s to 80s, with most being in their 50s. Many older fitness-seekers are drawn to Pilates because unlike running, tennis and some aerobics programs, it is low-impact.

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When you keep your muscle structure supporting your joints, it can pull a lot of stress off the joints. — STEPHANIE CRANK, 54, BALLET DANCER

A new-client promotion has three private lessons for $189. Group classes are $45 per person.

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“I’m worth it,” Latigo said. “When you take into account how long people live now, I am willing to pay that to feel as good as I do right now.”

Many professional athletes have reported using Pilates to build strength and improve the mechanics of their sports. Domestic maven and entrepreneur Martha Stewart recently credited Pilates with helping her get in shape to appear on the cover of a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue at the age of 81.

The fitness regimen is named for Joseph Pilates, a German physical trainer who developed the method and equipment to help other prisoners interred with him in WWI and later soldiers recovering in hospitals.

In the 1920s, he and wife Clara emigrated to New York, where they opened a “bodyconditioning gym” to teach their method.

It was particularly popular among dancers who needed the flexibility and strengthbuilding techniques to recover from injuries or improve their performance.

That’s how Tampa resident Stephanie Crank, 54, became a Pilates devotee. A ballet dancer for companies including the Oregon Ballet Theatre, Cincinnati Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, she started Pilates after she was sidetracked for four weeks with a back injury suffered during a performance.

“When I got back into the theater for rehearsals, I was absolutely shocked at how I was able to just jump back in,” she said. “I was jumping higher and turning better. I still had an injury but Pilates just made my body more balanced and stronger.”

Crank moved to Florida and opened Pilates Movement Studio in Tampa 20 years ago.

Today, she offers private sessions, a new-

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Amy Ladden leads a training session for her instructors. She was certified as a Pilates instructor through the Toronto-based Stott Pilates program, which has training locations in the U.S. and Canada.

student package at $195 and group classes starting at $40. She considers Pilates “a postural rebalancing.”

“The reason that it is so effective in all these ways is because it revises the posture so that it puts much less stress on the muscles overall,” she said, noting that it targets deeper muscles that aren’t traditionally the focus of routine gym workouts. “When you keep your muscle structure supporting your joints, it can pull a lot of stress off the joints.”

to 12 students at a time.

“I just wanted to retain the flexibility and balance that I have at this age,” said Daigle.

“Over the years I have done everything from teaching aerobics to running a marathon, and honestly, exercising while lying down in a climate-controlled room sounded like just the ticket to me.”

The studios

Some of Crank’s students who started Pilates in their 70s when she opened the studio are still there, working out in their 90s.

Aladden Pilates, 327 11th Ave. N, Suite 200, St. Petersburg. aladdenpilates.com or 727289-2801.

Tierra Verde resident Larissa Daigle, 67, recently completed her 250th class at Club Pilates in St. Petersburg. She pays $229 a month for unlimited use of the company’s studios on Central Avenue downtown and in South Pasadena on Gulfport Boulevard South.

Classes at Club Pilates can accommodate up

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BY CINDY COCKBURN iami is thriving, and getting set to sizzle even more from Dec. 8-10. That’s when it again hosts Art Basel Miami Beach, an international event that draws more than 60,000 art lovers, major collectors and others to the Miami Beach Convention Center to celebrate the themes of “Art, Networking and Conversation.’’

Nearly 280 galleries will display the highest quality artworks across all media — from painting and sculpture to photography and digital works — by artists ranging from early-20th century Modern pioneers to contemporary practitioners. Included for the first time will be galleries from Egypt, the Philippines, Iceland and Poland. In all, 72 countries will be represented at the event, which is often hailed as one of the world’s best art fairs on a circuit that includes Hong Kong and Switzerland.

Celebrities abound. Past attendees have included actor Leonardo DiCaprio, tennis star Serena Williams and billionaire Bernard Arnault, head of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Sales at the fair have included a $20 million Picasso and the $4 million “Charlie Brown” by British graffiti artist Banksy. With global art sales rebounding to pre-pandemic levels (an estimated $67.8 billion last year), this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach promises to be an exciting event.

Want to go? Here’s a guide.

While the convention center is the main venue, programming extends throughout the city to cultural institutions, private collections, parties and events in what is

Before Art Basel Miami Beach formally opens, VIPs are invited to private parties, like this one in 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Art Basel Miami Beach is Dec. 8-10.

collectively known as Art Basel Week. If you arrive early, head to the Art Basel Opening Event at the Tiki-themed Rusty PelicanMiami on Key Biscayne starting Dec. 5. The landmark restaurant recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Wynwood, the iconic heart of Miami’s arts district, offers the Red Dot/Spectrum Fair, a huge arena where artists display largescaled commissions from Dec. 6-10. Check out the Jason Perez Art Special Collection featuring 36 artists and live entertainment.

Tampa resident and art curator Tyler Sirota of Tampa’s TT Art Collective will display the works of these nine Tampa Bay area artists:

Pedro Hernandez, Tracey Jones, Damian Stuck, Rojo the Artis, Jerry Rodriguez, Courtney Pasterchick, Chase Parker, Wai Ching Shroeder and Steve Delong.

Art Basel Miami Beach will also reprise its free “conversations” by prominent cultural figures and live debates on “how to make the art world a more caring place.” Nova, a gallery near the convention center, is designed to showcase never-before-seen work fresh from the artists’ studios.

And don’t miss the Miami Design District. It’s here that you’ll find things like a Louis Vuitton foosball table for $87,000.

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Insiders rave about the jaw-dropping waterfront setting and extravagant surf-andturf dishes at the elegant steakhouse KLAW, located at 1737 N Bayshore Drive. Steaks range from $84 to $430.

If you’re in Wynwood, Joey’s Italian Cafe is an affordable choice. The restaurant at 2506 NW Second Ave. was named one of the top new U.S. pizza restaurants in Food & Wine magazine.

SWAN, at 90 NE 39th St. in the Miami Design District, offers Mediterranean cuisine and a bar in a leafy space with a sidewalk cafe.

You might be in for a celeb sighting since hospitality mavens David Grutman and Pharrell Williams are owners.

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At Cafe La Trova at 971 SW Eighth St., James Beard award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein has created a contemporary twist on Cubanstyle dishes. The best part? Live music. And for another upscale dining adventure, check out The Dirty French Steakhouse at 1200 Brickell Ave. Reservations are suggested 30 days in advance.

Accommodations Hotels book months in advance and the prices are sky high, so locals recommend trying Airbnb. The Ritz-Carlton is always at the center of Art Basel action, and rooms can be $3,000 a night. The luxurious Mandarin Oriental Miami on Brickell Key Drive is close to the Design District. Dine at the hotel’s Water’s Edge at La Mar by Gaston Acurio.

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Restaurants Want to dine someplace where you can soak up that South Beach vibe and see celebs and VIPs? The News Café at 800 Ocean Drive, famous since the 1980s, was recently renovated, and its outdoor seating makes it a prime spot for 24-hour people watching.

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Our favorite chef-driven boutique steakhouse and celebrity dining hot spot is Prime 112 in the historic Brown’s Hotel at 112 Ocean Drive. The restaurant is always extremely busy hosting art collectors, billionaires and celebrities who can be overheard discussing art, film and upcoming Art Basel fairs. Inside and outside dining are available

Splurge at the luxurious oceanfront SLS South Beach at 1701 Collins Ave., where a variety of outstanding art will be on display.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 The art fair is open to the public but tickets are available only online. Basic prices are $95 for one person for one day between Dec. 8-10 with early access at 11 a.m. A $75 ticket allows admission for one person for one day between Dec. 8-10 and is valid from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, see artbasel.com.

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DJ Saloon, Bootbird and the Bull Riding Bar honky-tonks turned the Tampa Two Step, Nashville-inspired bash into a lively 26th anniversary of the Cattle Baron’s Ball. The signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society is “a truly unifying cause,” said chairman Petar Besalev, as everyone has been impacted in some way by cancer, and 1.9 million new cases are expected to be diagnosed this year.

The 400-plus guests at the Sept. 23 hoedown at the Glazer Family JCC in Tampa furthered funding for research grants,the Hope Lodge and numerous patient programs including Road to Recovery transportation. — Amy Scherzer

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Silver Anniversary Big Gala Silvery disco balls of every size shimmered and sparkled at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay’s Silver Anniversary Big Gala, a night to celebrate the legacy of mentorship and the lifelong impact adult role models can have on a young person’s future, exemplified by alumni Big Brother Michael “Frenchy” Preston, who received the first Rays UP Award for his decades of support. Big/Little brother duo Jonathan Velez and Johan co-emceed Sept. 9 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, honoring the 2023 “Big & Littles of the Year” and cheering the 500 guests who helped raise nearly $400,000 for the largest volunteer-supported mentoring network in the nation, capping the evening with a silent disco after-party. — Amy Scherzer, photos courtesy of Tacy Briggs-Troncoso

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay “Where Dreams Take Flight” Great Futures Gala Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister’s heartfelt anecdotes moved the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay audience, highlighting how the students’ successes fulfill the Great Futures Gala theme “Where Dreams Take Flight.” The 2023 Dream Maker honorees Laurice A. Hachem and daughter Mechelle MeredithEhardt drew a standing ovation for their dedication to the organization that has helped tens of thousands of young people become productive, responsible citizens. The honorees then surprised Youth of the Year Jordan Maxwell with a $5,000 college scholarship. A variety of youth groups performed throughout the evening, impressing and entertaining the nearly 300 guests at the J.W. Marriott Water Street in Tampa on Sept. 23.

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Rock stars, hippies and disco dolls dressed to party ’70s-style at Eye Ball 2023, a celebration of 50 years of sight-saving ocular research, vision restoration, surgeon training, pediatric vision care and more provided by the Lions World Vision Institute Foundation. The gala honored 2023 Person of Vision Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, co-owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and president of the Glazer Vision Foundation, which has provided more than 200,000 free eye screenings and 20,000 pairs of eyeglasses to children who might not otherwise be able to afford eye care. Institute CEO Jason Woody announced that the Sept. 9 benefit at Armature Works in Tampa raised the most funds since the first Eye Ball in 2007.

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The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that helps at-risk youth achieve academic, social and economic success by keeping them engaged in their education and acquiring practical skills necessary to succeed at life. Our foundation operates the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club and Driving Range businesses as well as the Chi Chi Academy and First Tee - Clearwater educational programs, located on the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation campus in Clearwater, Florida.

Main Fundraising Event: The Chi Chi Charity Classic Date: Nov. 12, 2023 Location: The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Description of Event: The 44th Chi Chi Charity Classic will be held Nov. 12-13.

The two-day golf tournament includes dinner on Sunday evening. Funds raised directly support educational programs.

Ticket Price: Sponsorships start at $4,000 Contact: Laura Tobe Telephone: 727-726-8829 Email: laura@chichi.org Website: www.chichi.org Chi Chi Rodriguez (founder) and Tom James (board chair) enjoy time with students.

The Poynter Institute

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The Poynter Institute is a global nonprofit working to address society’s most pressing issues by teaching journalists and journalism, covering the media and the complexities facing the industry, convening and community building, improving the capacity and sustainability of news organizations and fostering trust and reliability of information. Support for Poynter upholds the integrity of press freedom and builds public confidence in journalism and media — an essential for healthy democracies.

The Pinellas Education Foundation is a coalition of business leaders and community members who collaborate to drive excellence in education. Together, we advocate for public education achievement, create programs to improve student and teacher performance and raise funds for scholarships, grants and teacher recognition.

Main Fundraising Event: The Bowtie Ball Date: Nov. 18, 2023 Location: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Description of Event: The Poynter Institute will honor Anderson Cooper at the 2023 Bowtie Ball, an elegant year-end celebration of the free press and its impact on our lives. Guests will be immersed in an evening of powerful storytelling and hear about Cooper’s most riveting interviews and on-theground reporting.

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Main Fundraising Event: ChangeMakers 2023 Date: Dec. 8, 2023 Location: Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park Description of Event: The annual ChangeMakers breakfast celebration pays tribute to our community dedication as it has supported the work of the Pinellas Education Foundation for more than three decades.

During the ChangeMakers breakfast, we share inspiring stories about the impactful work being done to change thousands of students’ lives and raise money for our mission.

Ticket Price: $50 Contact: Kiersten Keely Telephone: 727-588-4816 ext. 2111 Email: kiersten.keely @pinellaseducation.org Website: https://pinellaseducation.org/ changemakers/ During ChangeMakers 2022, guests enjoy remarks from our board member, Johnny Boykins.

St. Petersburg Arts Alliance

Tampa Bay Times Journalism Fund

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The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is the umbrella organization serving this vital arts and cultural community. We do so by driving arts-related economic development and funding, advocating for art and artists, educating at all levels and facilitating the growth of our City of the Arts. Our vision is to strengthen and sustain the art and cultural community within St. Petersburg through collaboration, economic growth, education, and adequate and consistent funding.

Our mission traces back to our beginning in 1884: to report the truth and contribute to an informed society. We deliver distinctive and dynamic journalism — news that is vital, useful, urgent and educational and that evokes a strong sense of place. We help people care — about injustice and misconduct, about our community and our planet.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals and to create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways. ZooTampa is a recognized leader in the conservation of Florida species. Our state-of-theart David A Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center is one of only four critical care centers for injured, sick and orphaned manatees in the United States.

Main Fundraising Event: MUSE 2024 Date: Jan. 26, 2024 Location: Albert Whitted Airport Description of Event: MUSE celebrates 10 years of diversity, innovation and inspiration of the arts and culture in St. Petersburg and pays tribute to the remarkable talent and variety that can be discovered around every corner of our amazing city.

Ticket Price: $175 Contact: Terry Marks Telephone: 727-754-6404 Email: terry@stpeteartsalliance.org Website: https://stpeteartsalliance.org/ muse

MUSE takes flight by celebrating 10 years of honoring art and artists.

Main Fundraising Event: Spotlight Tampa Bay Date: Jan. 30, 2024 Location: The Tampa Theatre Description of Event: After two decades of dramatic change in education, Florida continues to move in new directions.

Recent laws affecting what students learn, how teachers do their jobs, where the money is spent and who gets to make decisions have led to robust debate. Join the Tampa Bay Times for a community discussion on the future of education in the Sunshine State. A panel including thought leaders and Times journalists will explore how Florida’s public schools are doing and where they are headed.

Ticket Price: $20 / Students $10 Contact: Annica Keeler Telephone: 727-892-2264 Email: akeeler@tampabay.com Website: tampabay.com/donate Attendees enjoy a panel discussion on housing at Spotlight Tampa Bay.

Main Fundraising Event: Karamu Date: Feb. 10, 2024 Location: ZooTampa at Lowry Park Description of Event: ZooTampa at Lowry Park’s Karamu event raises funds which directly support animal care, education and conservation efforts.

The annual gala features an evening of sumptuous cuisine, live entertainment and live and silent auctions all in support of the zoo’s mission to protect and preserve wildlife.

Ticket Price: Sponsorship opportunities start at $12,500 Contact: Amanda Cook Telephone: 813-933-8005 Email: amanda.cook@zootampa.org Website: https://zootampa.org/events/ karamu/ Have a wild time while supporting wildlife.

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Glazer Children’s Gl Museum The Glazer Children’s Museum creates and fosters engaging, impactful play experiences for children and families to learn and thrive. GCM brings play to Tampa Bay families through interactive exhibits, engaging and inclusive programs and community play. Our admissions support only half of what we do. As a nonprofit organization, GCM is community-funded by donors like you. If you believe as strongly as we do in the power of play, we invite you to join us in our mission!

Main Fundraising Event: Imagination, a gala benefiting Glazer Children’s Museum Date: Feb. 23, 2024 Location: Armature Works Description of Event: Step into the Imagination Factory, where play is made! Enjoy whimsical happenings, playful activations and edible artistry at this black-tie gala. Bring your curiosity and leave feeling electrified about GCM’s mission. Together, we will create a lasting impact on the children of Tampa Bay. Ticket Price: $250 Email: giving@glazermuseum.org Website: GlazerMuseum.org/ Imagination

Partygoers dance the night away at Imagination, a gala to benefit Glazer Children’s Museum.

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The Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, established in 1978, is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for nonprofit charitable youth organizations and running programs in the Tampa Bay area. Its mission is carried out through production of the annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend, produced in cooperation with the City of Tampa, and the Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic, presented in partnership with the City of Tampa and C.E. Mendez Foundation. Since 1978, $6.8 million has been donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, The Friends of Tampa Recreation and youth nonprofit and running-related programs throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Junior Achievement’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy by providing relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their own businesses and develop readiness for careers or college. Junior Achievement’s building blocks for success inspire elementary students at JA BizTown, prepare middle school students at JA Finance Park and succeed at 3DE high schools.

Main Fundraising Event: Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Date: Feb. 24-25, 2024 Location: Downtown Tampa Description of Event: A fun and familyfriendly environment. We offer a 15K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk & 5K Stroller Roll, Half Marathon, and 8K Run & Walk.

Ticket Price: Varies according to distance.

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Main Fundraising Event: Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner Date: March 7, 2024 Location: Tampa Marriott Water Street Description of Event: The Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner is an evening of inspiration and Junior Achievement’s most prestigious and anticipated event. This motivational night recognizes our 2024 Spirit of Achievement honorees and highlights the impact of JA’s mission in Tampa Bay through JA BizTown, JA Finance Park and 3DE. Ticket Price: $500 - $50,000 Contact: Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay Telephone: 813-605-1764 Email: jatampabay@ja.org Website: https://jatampabay.org/event/ spirit-of-achievement/ Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay’s 2024 Spirit of Achievement honorees include Rondé Barber, Carol Jenkin Barnett and Sheriff Chad Chronister.

The Chiselers, Inc. The Chiselers, Inc. is a women’s historic preservation organization dedicated to fundraising to match preservation grants to protect the history and function of the magnificent Plant Hall, the former 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, a National Historic Landmark, headquarters of The University of Tampa. With a heart for history and an eye on the future, The Chiselers work to ensure the Moorish palace and its iconic minarets will light up Tampa’s skyline for another century.

Fundraising Events: The Chiselers Walk for the Minarets, a casual 2-mile campus walk, Nov. 11, 2023.

The Minaret Mixer, cocktails and preview of the annual Chiselers Market, March 8, 2024.

The Chiselers Market, a gigantic mustsee-it-to-believe-it Upscale Resale showcase of gently used furniture, silver, art, books, jewelry, collectibles and more, March 9, 2024.

Location: Historic Plant Hall; The University of Tampa President: Beth Garcia Telephone: 813-765-7259 Website: thechiselersinc.com

The Walk for the Minarets is one of The Chiselers’ annual fundraisers for the preservation and restoration of the iconic Plant Hall.

Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM) is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the American Arts and Crafts movement.

Founded by local philanthropist and collector Rudy Ciccarello in 2021, MAACM features stunning architecture, incredible works of art and an ideal location in the downtown Waterfront Arts District.

Main Fundraising Event: MAACM Gala Date: March 23, 2024 Location: Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement Description of Event: MAACM’s first annual gala is sure to impress with dinner, dancing and more. Celebrate the only museum dedicated to the Arts and Crafts movement with an artfully prepared dinner, craft cocktails, exciting live auction and more, all benefiting MAACM’s education programs.

Ticket Price: $250-$10,000 Contact: Andrea Morgan Telephone: 727-440-4859 Email: andrea@museumaacm.org Website: www.museumaacm.org

The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement is located in St. Petersburg’s downtown Waterfront Arts District.

LAMPLighters LAMPLighters has been serving families in need since 1986. These passionate women are dedicated to engaging in activities to improve their health, education, rehabilitation and by providing opportunities for their spiritual development. Their focus is to raise funds for homeless children sheltered at Metropolitan Ministries and foster kids at Joshua House.

LAMPLighters has also established learning labs and libraries at these shelters, provides healthy snacks and hosts holiday parties.

Main Fundraising Event: Denim and Diamonds: LAMPLighters Fund Hope Date: April 5, 2024 Location: Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC Description of Event: Partner up with LAMPLighters at Denim and Diamonds to enjoy dinner, an open bar and dancing to live music by the DeLeon Band. This fun evening will be highlighted by an amazing silent auction with all proceeds going to benefit the children sheltered at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. You won’t want to miss this shindig, sure to include bourbon and bubbly.

Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Debbie Trujillo, Advisory Chairperson Telephone: 813-966-2520 Email: Debbietampabay@gmail.com Website: www.LampLightersTampa.org Join us at Denim and Diamonds: LAMPLighters Fund Hope from 7-11 p.m. on April 5, 2024.

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Parc Center for Disabilities Parc Center for Disabilities has been a progressive leader for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tampa Bay since 1953. We provide programs and services that help our participants and residents exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest. We are driven by the vision of a community where all individuals live with dignity and are treated with respect.

The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall Ruth Eckerd Hall is celebrating 40 years of presenting the best programming, and, as a nonprofit organization, it continues to change lives through the performing arts.

Funds raised year-round benefit The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts, one of the largest providers of arts education and community engagement experiences in the nation. Programs offered break through all barriers and boundaries impacting over 46,000 students annually of all ages, abilities and circumstances. Students are never turned away due to financial need.

Main Fundraising Event: 50th Annual Golf Tournament/Kickoff Party Date: May 31, 2024 Location: The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art Description of Event: This fun-filled evening is the kickoff party for our 50th Annual Golf Tournament, which takes place the following day, Saturday, June 1st at Countryside Country Club in Clearwater. Enjoy a delicious buffet, open bar, live magicians and live entertainment in a beautiful setting at The James Museum. Bid on one-ofa-kind silent and live auction items to benefit Parc’s programs and services.

Ticket Price: $95 Contact: Lisa Emory Telephone: 727-341-6961 Email: lemory@parc-fl.org Website: www.parc-fl.org

Main Fundraising Event: The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall Location: Ruth Eckerd Hall Description of Event: Fundraising is continuous at Ruth Eckerd Hall to benefit The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts. The organization’s largest fundraiser is held annually in the fall.

Contact: Sharon Painter Telephone: 727-791-7060 Email: SPainter@rutheckerdhall.net Website: www.RuthEckerdHall.com

Parc guests enjoy last year’s Friday Night Party at The James Museum.

Marcia P. Hoffman Music Department Chair, Yohance Wicks, leads vocal students in rehearsal for an upcoming performance.

Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the pursuit of scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). FA is a neurodegenerative condition affecting 15,000 people worldwide.

Main Fundraising Event: FARA Energy Ball Date: Oct. 19, 2024 Location: Tampa Marriott Water Street Description of Event: The FARA Energy Ball is a high-energy gala that brings together hundreds of supporters to raise funds for critical research into Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).

Guests will enjoy delicious food, drinks, dancing and entertainment, all while supporting a worthy cause. The event also features a silent and live auction, with proceeds benefiting FARA’s research programs and the USF Health Ataxia Research Center.

Contact: Ava Forney Telephone: 484-879-6160 Email: ava.faraenergyball@curefa.org Website: curefa.org/now

Proceeds benefit FARA’s research programs and the USF Health Ataxia Research Center.

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The Lykes family, from left: Michael, Johnson, Miriam, Christopher, Joseph and Auguste.

Tampa Bay History Center. Black-tie Gala. Courtesy of Joe Photo Tampa

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Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Tees Fore Tails.

Carrollwood Country Club, 13903 Clubhouse Drive, Tampa.

Carrollwood Cultural Center. Nov. 6 – Dec. 10.

Holiday Trees Display & Auction.

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Lutheran Services Florida. Soiree of Hope. Centre Club, 123 S. West Shore Blvd., 8th Floor, Tampa.

Creative Pinellas. Arts Annual 2023: The Party.

The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo.

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The Junior League of Tampa. Holiday Gift Market.

9-12 Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa.

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Tampa Bay History Center. 15th Annual Gala. Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water St., Tampa.

Calendar of Events 2023-2024 Equality Florida Action. Tampa Gala. Shanna and Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa.

Pasco Kids First. Paint the Night Blue. Kontos Community Center at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey.

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Alzheimer’s Association. Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

The Chiselers. The Chiselers Walk for the Minarets. The University of Tampa’s Plant Hall, 374 UT University Drive, Tampa.

EmpowHERment. HER Gala. Feathersound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater.

Keys to Kindness. Keys to Kindness Golf Tournament.

Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa.

Suncoast Animal League. Dogtoberfest. Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin.

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The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation. Chi Chi Charity Classic. Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club, 3030 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

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Ronald McDonald House Charity. Charity Golf Classic.

TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz.

AdventHealth Foundation West Florida. Golf Classic.

Avila Golf & Country Club, 943 Guisando De Avila, Tampa.

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Neil Brown, left, and Carl Bernstein. Poynter Institute. Bowtie Ball.

Courtesy of the Poynter Institute

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St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. Fashion Show.

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa.

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The Poynter Institute. Bowtie Ball. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Around the World with St. Jude Tampa Gala. Armature Works, 19110 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.

Florida CraftArt. Florida CraftArt Festival, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL (Central Ave. and Fifth Street).

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The Sustany Foundation. The Sustainable Business Awards. Tampa International Airport, 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa.

No Fret Guitar Camp. Area Churches.

South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation. Lights of Love. McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City.

Boley Angels. Boley Angels Jingle Mingle Holiday Brunch.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Gift It Forward.

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From left, Joan Emsley-Blake, Elaine Hemsley, Lemar Lindsay and Michele McCarthy.

Joshua House. Bowties & Clutches. Courtesy of Amy Scherzer

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Suncoast Hospice/Empath Health. Lights of Lake Park.

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WellBuilt Bikes. Bikes & Beers Tampa Bay. Cigar City Brewing.

Joshua House. Bow Ties & Clutches. Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa.

C.A.R.E. - Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort. Gift and Wine Fair. Southshore Falls Grand Ballroom, 122 Falls Blvd., Apollo Beach. bay | 85

Calendar of Events 2023-2024 Friends of the Island Parks: Honeymoon Island State Park. Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival. Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin.

Defeat Suicide Foundation. Ties, Tiaras & Tennis Shoes Charity Gala. Venue at the Block, 14307 Seventh St., Dade City.

GZL Educational Foundation & Tampa Alphas. The Black and Gold Scholarship Ball. Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa.

From left, Tina Dumar, Tim Marks, Dede Grundel and Amy Hull.

LAMPLighters. 33rd Silver Coffee. Courtesy of Amy Scherzer

The Hernando Beach Yacht Club fundraising for Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots Christmas Boat Parade.

Suncoast Animal League. Pars4Paws Charity Golf Scramble. Wentworth Golf Club, 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs.

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GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club. Lutz Arts & Crafts Show. Keystone Prep High School, 18105 Gunn Highway, Odessa.

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Hillsborough Community College Foundation. 19th Annual HCC Golf Classic. Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., Tampa.

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Ryan Nece Foundation. Holiday Party: Raising the Stakes for Students. The Orlo, 315 S. Plant Ave., Tampa.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. Holiday Open House. Ronald McDonald House East, 401 Seventh Ave. S., St. Pete.

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LAMPLighters. 34th Annual Silver Coffee.

Pinellas Education Foundation. ChangeMakers 2023.

Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg.

Boley Centers, Inc. Boley Centers’ 41st Annual Jingle Bell Run.

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Onbikes. Winter Wonder Ride. Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa.

The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce. Merry Beach Market & Holiday Festival.

R.O.C. Park/Madeira Beach Recreational Complex, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach.

American Association of Kidney Patients, Inc. AAKP Fun Walk 2023. Lowry Park, 7525 N. Blvd., Tampa. (Meet at Shelter No. 115.)

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Tampa Bay Watch. Florida Holiday Distance Classic.

Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. Tampa Oyster Fest.

Tabellas at Delaney Creek, 5818 Causeway Blvd., Tampa.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. Great Futures Breakfast. TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa.

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Florida Giant Dog Rescue. Keel Farms Wine Run 5K. Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City.

Tampa Bay Hoops 4Sportsmanship Classic. Hoops 4Sportsmanship Basketball Classic by Hooters.

Nyan Cares Corp. Arutisuse Run 5K. Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa.

St. Pete Fight Team. Holiday Hibachi Fundraiser. St. Pete Fight Team, 2259 Second Ave. S., St. Petersburg.

31 From left, Ruth Lynch, Ed Ameen, Don Germaise and Sheila Vukner. Ronald McDonald House Charities. Storybook Ball. Courtesy of Rob Moorman Photography

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Grace Lutheran Church - St. Petersburg. Crossroad Connections Campaign. Grace Lutheran Church St. Petersburg, 4301 16th St. N., St. Petersburg.

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Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. Run for Us 2024.

Gadsden Park, 6901 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa.

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Muscular Dystrophy Association. Brandon Half Marathon & 5K. Oakfield Business Center, 1341 Oakfield Drive, Brandon.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. Great Futures Golf Challenge.

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Tampa Bay Area Brotherhood. The Bay Area Brotherhood Annual MLK Banquet. Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Ave., Tampa.

Suncoast Animal League. Past, Present & Future: A Fundraising Gala for Suncoast Animal League. Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor.

Tampa Rough Riders. Rough Riders 2024 Charity Sporting Clays Tournament and Social. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes.

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Navy SEAL Foundation. Tampa Bay Frogman Swim.

Gandy Beach, St. Petersburg to American Legion Post 138, 5535 W. Prescott St., Tampa.

One Community Now. Clay Shoot Fundraiser. Sims Park, Grand Blvd and Bank St., New Port Richey.

Myiah Pink fundraising for the St. Petersburg Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. The Soul Revival Art Fest and Fundraiser.

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MJH Children’s Charity. MJH Golf Classic. TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz.

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The Gentlemen’s Course. The Masquerade Gala. Fort Harrison Hotel - Grand Auditorium, 210 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater.

St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club. 12th Annual St. Pete Tweed Ride. St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N., St. Petersburg.

Clearwater Free Clinic. Martinis & Matisse. FrankCrum, 100 S. Missouri Ave., Clearwater.

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USF Headache Center. Miles for Migraine 2-Mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Event. The University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa.

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St. Petersburg Arts Alliance. MUSE 2024. Albert Whitted Airport, 107 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg.

From left, judges Steve Phelps, Vanessa Marquis, Michael Moench and Albert Tash.

Metropolitan Ministries. Food Fight — Battle of the Bays. Courtesy of Amy Scherzer

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Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Raptor Fest.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg.

27-29 Temple Beth-El. Art Festival Beth-El. Ministries. Seventh Annual Tampa Bay 30 Metropolitan Food Fight. Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.

Tampa Bay Times Journalism Fund. Spotlight Tampa Bay. Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa.

The Florida Holocaust Museum. To Life Annual Benefit.

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

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KSY Education Foundation. Knight Bowl. Pin Chasers Bowling Alley, 4847 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa.

Central Park Performing Arts Foundation. Hearts for the Arts Gala: An Evening at the OK Corral. Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.

American Heart Association. Go Red for Women.

Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. Evening of Dreams Gala. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Karamu. ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa.

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My Fairy Godfathers Foundation. The Fairytale Ball.

Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.

Moffitt Cancer Center. 29th Annual Magnolia Ball. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa.

The Queen of Hearts fundraising for Wheelchairs 4 Kids and Inspire Equine Assisted Center. Queen of Hearts Ball. Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 First St. SE, St. Petersburg.

A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay. Fostering Hope Black Tie Gala.

18 From left, Susan Baldwin, Jill Allread, Casey Cathey and Craig Pugh. ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Karamu. Courtesy of Mike Carlson

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Bakas Horses for Handicapped. Bakas Charity Horse Show. Lake Conservation Park, 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Lutz.

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Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Wedges for Wishes.

Avila Golf and Country Club, 943 Guisando De Avila, Tampa.

22-23 Garden Club of St. Petersburg. Annual Flea Market.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast. Annual Gala.

23 The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

Glazer Children’s Museum. Imagination Gala.

Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.

American Stage. Gala for Our Stars. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Grace Lutheran School - St. Petersburg. Annual Gala and Auction. The St. Pete Women’s Club, 40 Snell Isle Blvd., NE, St. Petersburg.

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Children’s Cancer Center. Charity Polo Classic, DI Polo Tour. 1003 Cowart Road, Plant City.

Janna Kennedy was among the entertainers at the event. St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.

MUSE Awards. Courtesy of Xina Scuderi

Distance Classic Association Inc. 24-25 Gasparilla Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic. Tampa.

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Friends of Joshua House Foundation, Inc. 2024 Pin Party! Pin Chasers, 5555 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa.

Boy Scouts of America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council.

Annual Golf Classic. Carrollwood Country Club, 13903 Clubhouse Drive, Tampa.

13 Ugly Men. The 13 Ugly Men & Bern’s Invitational. TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz.

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Tampa Theatre. WineFest 2024: Grapebusters. Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa.

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Opera Tampa. Carnevale: Grand Gala.

The Florida Orchestra. The 30th Annual Bravura Brunch, presented by The Florida Orchestra North Suncoast Associates. Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor.

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Tampa Prep. Gala. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa.

Tidewell Foundation. Signature Luncheon.

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota.

Carrollwood Day School. Gala.

Palm Harbor Museum. 24th Annual English Tea. Palm Harbor Museum, 2043 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor.

The Dali Museum. Anniversary Dinner. The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg.

Jake and Cassie Greatens, left, and Allison and Robby Adams. Tampa Museum of Art. Pavilion XXXVI. Courtesy of Foto Boho

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Hospice Women of Philanthropy. 9th Annual Spring Soiree.

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Academy Prep Center of Tampa. An Evening of Champions.

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THE PALLADIUM 253 5TH AVENUE N, ST. PETERSBURG Join Tampa Bay Times book editor Colette Bancroft as she interviews acclaimed authors about their latest books and fields questions from the audience.

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Calendar of Events 2023-2024 Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay. Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner. Tampa Marriott Water Street, 505 Water St., Tampa.

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Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. 32nd Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.

The Chiselers. The Minaret Mixer. The University of Tampa’s Plant Hall, 374 UT University Drive, Tampa.

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The Chiselers. The 59th Annual Chiselers Market.

The University of Tampa’s Plant Hall, 374 UT University Drive, Tampa.

Gala committee chairperson Shari Ellis leads a toast to the museum.

The Stuart Society/Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. 60th Diamond Anniversary Gala.

Courtesy of Elise Elsberry

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AdventHealth Foundation West Florida. Fishing Tournament. Hula Bay Club, 5210 W. Tyson Ave., Tampa.

Hillel Academy of Tampa Bay. Annual Gala.

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USF Alumni Association. Green & Gold Gala.

The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

Parc Center for Disabilities. 50th Annual Golf Tournament/Kickoff Party. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Homeless Empowerment Program. 9th HEP Fashion Show: “Renewing Hope on the Runway.” Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. Sporting Clays. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes.

Tampa Theatre. Hollywood Awards Night. Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa.

Children’s Cancer Center. Golf Madness. Topgolf Tampa, 10690 Palm River Road, Tampa.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. New York Yankees Luncheon. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.

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Dunedin Fine Art Center. Trashy Treasures, The Party!

15-16 Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin.

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ECHO of Brandon, Inc. Food & Toiletries. The Regent, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview.

Temple Terrace Arts Council. Art en Blanc in Historic Woodmont Park. Woodmont Park, 407 Woodmont Ave., Temple Terrace.

Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement.

MAACM Gala. Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 355 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg.

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The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society fundraising for the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. Art in Bloom.

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WUSF Public Media. Longest Table.

HCMA Foundation. 26th HCMA Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic. TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz.

5 From left, Jennifer Motsinger, Mike Nursey, Laura Lee Glass, Carol Segundo, Renee and Ron Vaughn and Gene McNichols (seated). The Chiselers Market Minaret Mixer. Courtesy of Amy Scherzer

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LAMPLighters. Denim and Diamonds: LAMPLighters Fund Hope. Shanna and Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa.

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas & West Pasco Counties. Glow Gala. The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

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Calendar of Events 2023-2024 Hillsborough Education Foundation. Larry Wilder Memorial Fishing Tournament.

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SPCA Tampa Bay. Annual Pet Walk. North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

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Hope for the Children Ministries. Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Timber Greens Country Club, 6333 Timber Greens Blvd., New Port Richey.

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Wheelchairs 4 Kids. 9th Annual Wheelchairs 4 Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament. Innisbrook Golf Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor.

Friends of Joshua House Foundation, Inc. Child Abuse Awareness Benefit. The Gathering at Armature Works, 1910 Ola Ave., Tampa.

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St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Heroes Ball.

From left, Margot Benstock, Irene and Steve Weiss and Jennifer Garbowicz.

Florida Holocaust Museum. To Life : Reflections of Courage.

Courtesy of Tacy Briggs-Troncoso Photography

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Finn’s Fighters. Dream Big Gala. Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa.

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The Straz Center. TASTE. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Walk for Wishes. Water Works Park, 1701 N. Highland Ave., Tampa.

The Dali Museum. Los Vinos de Dali. The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg.

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Frameworks of Tampa Bay. Head & Heart Luncheon.

Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation. A Night for All Children.

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Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc. Agents of Change Gala.

Boy Scouts of America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council. Fly Fishing Tournament.

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South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation, The Plant City Greater Chamber of Commerce and the Plant City Kiwanis Club. Children’s Classic Golf Tournament. The Club at Eaglebrooke, 1300 Eaglebrooke Blvd., Lakeland.

Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County.

Pineywoods Golf Tournament. Cypress Creek Golf Course, 1011 Cypress Village Blvd., Ruskin.

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St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation. Annual Gala. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

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Champions for Children. Light the Way Soiree. Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa.

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Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. Fabulous Females Luncheon. Island Grand, a TradeWinds Beach Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach.

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The Hogan Law Firm fundraising for HPH Hospice.

Charity Fishing Tournament.

CASA Pinellas. CASA Pinellas’ 2024 Spring Gala.

13 Ugly Men. The Derby Party. Spa Beach/St. Pete Pier, 615 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg Opera Company. Bella Voce Gala.

American Heart Association. Tampa Heart Ball.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. Great Futures Golf Scramble. Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’Lakes.

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The Spring of Tampa Bay. Seventh Annual Handbags & Happy Hour. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.

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Academy Prep Center of Tampa. 21st Anniversary Breakfast. Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa.

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Girls Inc. of Pinellas. Fuel Her Fire Gala.

Brookwood Florida. Annual Golf Tournament. Cove Cay Golf Club, 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater.

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Calendar of Events 2023-2024 ALPHA House of Pinellas County. Lonnie Malatino Memorial ALPHA House Golf Tournament.

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Clearwater Free Clinic. John H. Meek, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament. Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor.

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Homeless Empowerment Program. Women Who Care Giving Society Annual Luncheon.

St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. Hooked on Health Care Fishing Tournament.

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Equality Florida Action. St. Pete Gala. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. Storybook Ball - Luca. Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa.

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Stop Soldier Suicide Organization. Annual Defender 5K Ruck Walk. Gateway Baptist Church, 7700 16th St. N., St. Petersburg.

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Tampa Bay Watch. Tarpon Rodeo.

Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation. UTB Awards and Installation Banquet.

Oldsmar Cares and the Local Area VFW. Honor Our Heroes 5K. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful. Tropical Nights. Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa.

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From left, Dana Nafe, Jane Toombs, Sandy Freedman, Debra Evenson and Sue House.

Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful. Tropical Nights Courtesy of Amy Scherzer

Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch. WWar Annual Gala.

Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater.

Gulfport Public Library’s LGBTQ Resource Center.

Gulfport Pride Festival. Along Beach Boulevard South in downtown Gulfport.

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Youth & Family Alternatives’ RAP House. RAP River Run. Sims Park, 6400 Circle Blvd., New Port Richey.

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Emerson Scholarship Fund from the Pinellas County Gator Club. Annual Orange and Blue Tarpon Fishing Tournament.

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Moffitt Cancer Center. Richard’s Father’s Day Walk & Jog. The Woodson African American Museum of Florida.

Jazzy Juneteenth Jubilee.

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The Angelus. Family, Fun and Fireworks Extravaganza.

12413 Hudson Ave., Hudson.

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Intense Custom RC Hobbies Shop fundraising for Wheelchairs 4 Kids. Annual Firecracker 400.

July 2024

The Fabulous Females honorees, from left: Helen Pruitt Wallace, Liz Sembler, Dr. LaDonna Butler, Ya La’ford and Anysia McDowall. Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. Fabulous Females luncheon. Courtesy of Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg

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St. Pete Run Fest fundraising for St. Pete Youth Farm.

St. Pete Pier Run.

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Gigi’s Playhouse Tampa. Topgolf Fundraiser. Topgolf Tampa, 10690 Palm River Road, Tampa.

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PAVA (Professional Association of Visual Artists).

35th Annual Cool Art Show. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

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Gulf Coast JFCS. Lives Uplifted 50th Anniversary Gala.

Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg.

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New Life Solutions. Annual Benefit Event. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater.

St. Pete Fight Team. Luau Fundraiser.

The Tampa Bay Seminole Club. Tampa Noles Block Party.

Italian Club of Tampa, 1731 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa.

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Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce. Annual Monte Carlo Casino Night. The West Events, 13435 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach.

October 2024 The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Fundraising is continuous at Ruth Eckerd Hall to benefit The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts.

The organization’s largest fundraiser is held annually in the fall. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Dunedin Fine Art Center. Wearable Art 18. Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, FL 34698; and the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin.

Tampa Bay Beer Week, Inc. Halfway There: A Celebration of Beer. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

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St. Joseph’s Church Tampa and the Italian Club Building & Cultural Trust Fund. Festa della Madonna Luncheon.

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Lions World Vision Institute Foundation. Eye Ball.

Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.

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Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Tuxes & Tails. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa.

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Hernando Firefighters Benevolent Fund. Hernando County Professional Firefighters First Annual Giving Back with Birdies.

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Pinellas REALTOR Organization and Central Pasco REALTOR Organization. 13th Annual Wine & Food Festival.

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Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County. Veterans Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament. 8am-1pm. Boat launch and after-party at Hula Bay Club, 5210 W. Tyson Ave., Tampa.

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Homeless Empowerment Program. 26th Annual Otis Green & Bruce Fyfe Memorial Golf Tournament.

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Great Explorations Children’s Museum. Annual Gala.

Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg.

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Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture & the Arts. 2024 IMPACT Awards.

NOPE of Hillsborough. NOPE of Hillsborough Annual Candlelight Vigil.

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The Dali Museum. Sueños de Dali. The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg.

Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance. FARA Energy Ball.

Tampa Marriott Water Street, 505 Water St., Tampa.

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Philip A. Bryant Melanoma Foundation. Angry Open Charity Golf Tournament. Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club, 8001 Cumberland Road, Seminole.

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