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Suncoast Voices for Children
Suncoast Voices is a lifeline for abused, neglected and abandoned children across Pinellas and Pasco counties by meeting critical needs that aren’t covered by traditional funding. Providing essentials like beds, clothing and enrichment opportunities, we help children feel safe, supported and valued We act quickly to fill gaps and offer stability during uncertain times. Every child deserves more than survival; they deserve the chance to heal, grow and thrive
Parc Center for Disabilities
Parc Center for Disabilities is the heart of hope and progress in Pinellas County, serving children and adults with developmental disabilities since 1953. With a proud legacy of transforming lives, Parc empowers individuals to discover their streng ths, embrace their abilities and achieve their fullest potential. Guided by a person-centered philosophy, Parc creates opportunities for independence while ensuring every individual is valued, respected and celebrated for their unique gifts
Main Fundraising Event: Be the Voice Gala
Date: Oct. 25, 2025 Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Power Design, 11600 Ninth St. N., St. Petersburg
Description of Event: Join us for SVC’s 10th annual Be the Voice Gala. This dress-to-impress event will include dinner, an open bar, exclusive auctions, live entertainment from Le Jazz/Magic and stories of impact as we raise funds to help make an impact “Every Step of the Way” for the most vulnerable children in our community.
Ticket Price: $150
Contact: Wendy Woolley
Telephone: 561-512-0307
Email: wwoolley@suncoastvoices.org Website: suncoastvoices.org
We PREVENT, PROTECT and PROVIDE. It’s what we do It’s who we are.
Main Fundraising Event: Parc Center for Disabilities’ 56th Annual Evening of Purpose Black-Tie Gala
Date: Nov. 8, 2025 Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Description of Event: This year’s theme, “This is Us,” shines a spotlight on our residents and participants. Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance and purpose featuring: • A gourmet dinner & open bar • Exclusive silent and live auction items • A moving performance by Parc’s Inspired Choir • And more Ticket Price: $250
Tampa Bay History Center
Discover Tampa’s past at the Tampa Bay History Center, where 12,000 years of Florida history come to life through dynamic exhibits, rare artifacts and engaging programs
Located on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa, the museum offers exclusive events, curated tours and an unparalleled look at the region’s cultural legacy Support from donors helps preserve local history and expand educational outreach. Join today and be part of a legacy that celebrates the stories that shaped Tampa Bay.
Contact: Steve Lampar
Telephone: 727-345-9111
Email: slampar@parc-fl.org Website: parc-fl.org
The annual Parc Center for Disabilities Black-Tie Gala will truly be a night to remember!
Main Fundraising Event: Tampa Bay History Center’s Annual Gala
Date: Nov. 14, 2025 Time: 7-11 p.m.
Location: Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water St., Tampa
Description of Event: The Tampa Bay History Center’s Annual Gala returns Friday, Nov. 14, led by Duncan and Jessica Belser Guests will enjoy live music, open bars, Columbia Café buffets and Riverwalk views The aviationthemed evening is black tie Ticket Price: $300
Contact: Lisa-Perry Richardson
Telephone: 813-675-8991
Email: lrichardson@ tampabayhistorycenter.org
Website: tampabayhistorycenter.org /gala
Aerial view of the Tampa Bay History Center and downtown Tampa. Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center
The Poynter Institute
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 the free press and builds public confidence in journalism and media an essential for healthy democracies.
Ac ademy Prep Center of St . Petersburg
Our mission is to inspire and empower scholars qualifying for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support. Our vision is that Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg will be a beacon of excellence by guiding all scholars to achieve academic excellence from middle school through college, foster personal integrity and make a lifelong commitment to service in their communities.
Main Fundraising Event: The Bowtie Ball
Date: Nov. 15, 2025
Location: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa
Description of Event: The 2025 Bowtie Ball, an elegant year-end celebration of the free press, will recognize the distinguished careers of Jane Pauley of “CBS Sunday Morning,” G.B. “Garry” Trudeau, creator of “Doonesbury,” and Dean Baquet, former executive editor of The New York Times.
Ticket Price: $400
Email: marketing@poynter.org
Website: poynter.org /event /poyntersbowtie-ball-2025
Jane Pauley of “CBS Sunday Morning,” G.B. “Garry” Trudeau, creator of “Doonesbury,” and Dean
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Evening of Dreams
Date: Feb. 7, 2026 Time: 6-11 p.m.
Location: The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St Petersburg
Description of Event: Evening of Dreams is a night of celebration and impact featuring a curated dinner, wine and cocktails, inspiring student stories and one of Tampa Bay’s most popular live and silent auctions.
Suncoast Hospice Foundation
The Suncoast Hospice Foundation, a member of Empath Health— the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of non-acute care— supports individuals with chronic, advanced and terminal illnesses, as well as those experiencing grief, across North, West and Southwest Florida. Founded in 1982 to advance Suncoast Hospice’s mission, the foundation ensures that anyone in need has access to compassionate, skilled and holistic care
Ticket Price: Starting at $350
Contact: Lacey Nash Miller
Telephone: 727-322-0800, Ext. 2109
Email: lnashmiller@academyprep.org
Website: stpete.academyprep.org
Evening of Dreams co-chairs Lynne Stamey, Beth England and Christine Hanner at Evening of Dreams 2025
Main Fundraising Event: Suncoast Hospice Gala
Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Location: Opal Sol Resort, 400 Coronado Drive, Clearwater
Description of Event: Experience an evening of iridescent wonder at the 24th annual Suncoast Hospice Gala: “Opal Tropic”! Join us at Opal Sol for coastal glam, island vibes and vibrant entertainment all supporting compassionate care that brings dignity, comfort and connection to our community. Ticket Price: $400; Sponsorship packages available
Contact: Rachel Lewis
Telephone: 727-523-3419
Email: rachellewis@empathhealth.org Website: suncoasthospicegala.org
Guests enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and spirited bidding during the annual Suncoast Hospice
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Daystar Life
Daystar Life is a nonprofit in St. Petersburg dedicated to providing hope and help to neighbors in need. Through essential services like our healthy food pantry, clothing closet, financial assistance and guidance, we support families facing hardship. Our on-site organic garden, children’s programs and workshops promote long-term stability and wellness. By combining compassion with practical assistance, Daystar helps thousands each year move from crisis toward brighter, more stable futures
Metropolitan Ministries
Metropolitan Ministries cares for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill self-sufficiency, as an expression of the ongoing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Main Fundraising Event: Bridge Builders
Date: March 26, 2026
Main Fundraising Event: Clay Center of St. Petersburg presents Empty Bowls, supporting Daystar Life
Date: March 14, 2026
Location: Clay Center of St Petersburg, 2010 First Ave. S., St Petersburg
Description of Event: Empty Bowls is a community fundraiser where guests enjoy soup, salad, bread and fellowship while raising awareness of food insecurity. Each attendee takes home a handcrafted bowl as a reminder of the empty bowls in our community and the fight against hunger
Ticket Price: $30
Contact: Erika Cinker
Telephone: 727-618-6330
Email: erika.cinker@daystarlife.org Website: daystarlife.org
Attendees search for their favorite artisan bowl at Empty Bowls last year: soup, community, and art united to fight hunger
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa
Description of Event: Bridge Builders is Metropolitan Ministries’ annual signature fundraising event that highlights real client stories and the life change you make possible. Together, as a compassionate community, we are changing the trajectory for the lives of children and families experiencing homelessness.
Ticket Price: $3,000 for a table of 10. Sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Cindy Sofarelli, vice president of advancement and community engagement
Telephone: 813-209-1020
Email: cindy.sofarelli@metromin.org
Website: metromin.org
Clothes To Kids
Clothes To Kids provides new and quality used clothing to low-income or in-crisis school-age children, free of charge. Clothes To Kids envisions a community in which every schoolage child has quality clothing, so he or she may attend school with the confidence and self-esteem needed to achieve academic success.
Main Fundraising Event: Clothes Matter - Birthday Party
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 5:30-9 p.m.
Location: Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa
Description of Event: Shopping starts with us! Ever wonder where clothes could take you? Join us for our birthday party ordinary to extraordinary! Every gift of support helps turn everyday shopping into something out of the ordinary for children in need Celebrate our birthday with us and create an opportunity to give kids in greater Tampa Bay a truly special shopping experience. Funds raised will help provide a free week’s worth of school clothes to the kids who need it most.
Ticket Price: $150; tables of eight begin at $1,000
Contact: Sarah Shine
Telephone: 813-616-6430, Ext. 126
Email: sarahs@clothestokids.org
Website: clothestokids.org
Bridge Builders at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.
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Guests at CTK’s largest fundraiser of the year their annual birthday party
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Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside
Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside partners with families and the community to build affordable homes across Pinellas, west Pasco and Hernando counties. Through volunteer labor, donor support and sweat equity, Habitat empowers hardworking families to achieve the dream of homeownership, creating stability, streng th and self-reliance for generations to come.
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
The James Museum provides experiences that inspire human connection and transformation through art depicting the peoples, landscapes and history of the American West and wildlife of the world. The museum engages the community through educational programs and tours for all ages that bring history to life and amplify voices that are not often at the forefront of mainstream Western art.
Main Fundraising Event: Nashville Nights: “Boots on the Beach”
Date: April 10, 2026
Location: Opal Sol Resort, 400 Coronado Drive, Clearwater
Description of Event: Over 500 guests will gather April 10, 2026, for Habitat for Humanity’s Nashville Nights: “Boots on the Beach” gala. This sell-out evening features inspiring homeowner stories, live entertainment and an exciting auction. Join us as a sponsor to support affordable homeownership
Ticket Price: Sponsorships and weekend stay packages are available!
Contact: Morgan Mandelker
Telephone: 727-536-4755
Email: mmandelker@habitattbg.org
Website: habitattbg.org
In 2025, Nashville Nights raised over $1. 25 million to build homes, communities and hope across Tampa Bay!
LAMPLighters
Since 1986, LAMPLighters has been dedicated to serving families in need by engaging in activities to improve their health, education and rehabilitation and providing opportunities for their spiritual development. These passionate women focus on raising funds for children sheltered at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. LAMPLighters has also established learning labs and libraries at these shelters.
Main Fundraising Event: Jamboree at The James
Date: April 11, 2026 Time: 6-10:30 p.m.
Location: The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St Petersburg
Description of Event: Grab your dance partner, dust off your cowboy boots and ride on over for an evening of country Western fun in celebration and support of The James Museum! The 2026 event theme is inspired by the iconic Route 66. Ticket Price: Starting at $200
Contact: Debbie Sokolov, CFRE, MNA Telephone: 727-892-4200, Ext. 1034
Email: debbie.sokolov@ thejamesmuseum.org Website: thejamesmuseum.org
Main Fundraising Event: LAMPLighters Fund Hope – 40th Anniversary Celebration: “Ruby Jubilee”
Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 7-11 p.m.
Location: Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa
Description of Event: Join us as we honor four decades of changing the trajectory of children’s lives. Be part of a magical evening of celebration and purpose, including dinner, an open bar, dancing and an auction. All proceeds benefit Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House.
Ticket Price: $200
Contact: Raquel Merrill Telephone: 813-758-8259
Email: raqaxo@gmail.com Website: lamplighterstampa.org
Celebrate LAMPLighters at LAMPLighters Fund Hope 40th Anniversary Celebration: “Ruby Jubilee.” Visit lamplighterstampa.org for tickets, sponsorships and auction donation information.
Guests enjoy a whirl on the dance floor at The Jamboree!
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Ronald McDonald House
Tampa Bay
At Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay, our mission is to provide essential services that remove barriers, streng then families and promote healing when children need health care.
Main Fundraising Event: The Storybook Ball: “Princess and the Frog”
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa
Description of Event: The Storybook Ball is Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay’s premier annual gala, bringing the community together for an enchanting evening of dinner, dancing and auctions Proceeds directly support families staying close to their hospitalized children, ensuring comfort, hope and togetherness during critical times.
Ticket Price: $500
Contact: Cathleen Wozney
Telephone: 727-620-7211
The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall
For over 40 years, Ruth Eckerd Hall has presented 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 outreach experiences in the nation. The programs offered impact 60,500 students of all ages, abilities and circumstances each year
Email: events@rmhctampabay.org
Website: ronaldmcdonaldhousetb.org
Main Fundraising Event: 2025-2026 Annual Benefit
Date: Spring 2026
Location: To Be Determined
Description of Event: Fundraising is continuous at Ruth Eckerd Hall to benefit The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts. The theme for the upcoming fundraiser event will be announced soon.
Pinellas Educ ation Foundation
Pinellas Education Foundation is a nationally recognized, dynamic nonprofit organization committed to transforming students’ lives, empowering them to achieve their full potential and providing teachers with the resources they need to excel in the classroom. With a comprehensive approach to education, our programs cover the bookends of learning, beginning with an emphasis on literacy all the way through college and career readiness.
Ticket Price: Varies
Contact: Taylor Eckard
Email: teckard@rutheckerdhall.net
Website: rutheckerdhall.com
Main Fundraising Event: ChangeMakers
Date: September 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg
Description of Event: Our annual ChangeMakers breakfast celebrates those who make a difference ChangeMakers are individuals who believe in the power of education and invest in education, whether that is through time, talent or treasure.
Ticket Price: $75
Contact: Kiersten Keely
Telephone: 727-588-4816, Ext. 2111
Email: kkeely@pinellaseducation.org Website: pinellaseducation.org/newsand-events/events/changemakers
Community leaders gather at Pinellas Education Foundation’s ChangeMakers breakfast to celebrate partnerships supporting student success
Dancing, laughter and giving back: Our Storybook Ball makes dreams come true for families staying close to their hospitalized children.
Students of The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts present a music theater performance
A canvas not yet painted. A palette of purpose. A life longing for the purple of laughter, the blue of independence, and the happy hue of something new.
For the one whose landscape may feel gray, I fill her hear t with shades of hope.
You hold the brush, adding coats of love and strokes of change to someone’s future
Help paint the picture.
Here, you’ll find the most up -to -date information on galas, concerts, stage performances, art exhibitions and much more. For the latest updates, check the event host ’s website.
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St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. St. Joseph’s Annual Golf Classic. Old Memorial Golf Club, 13600 Hixon Road, Tampa. 7 a.m.
The Florida Orchestra. La TEA Do St. Petersburg Woman’s Club, 40 Snell Isle Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg. 2-4 p.m.
Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. Breakfast for Scholars. St. Petersburg Yacht Club. 7:30 a.m.
The Spring of Tampa Bay. Gift of Peace Luncheon. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 12 p.m.
ECHO of Brandon. ECHO Empower Breakfast. The Regent, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview. Check-in: 7:308 a.m. Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.
James D. Cohen, Dr Jasmine Cohen-Young and Marcus Young III Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. Evening of Dreams. Photo courtesy of Carlos Rello Photography.
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Rotary Club of Ybor City Fourth Annual Bourbon Ball. Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. 7-10 p.m.
Pasco Education Foundation Swing for the Kids Golf Classic. Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd., Dade City 8:30 a.m.
Brain Expansions Scholastic Training (B.E.S.T.).
Diamonds in the Rough Gala TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa. 6:30 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Association. Walk to End Alzheimer’s Tampa. Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 8 a.m.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Tuxes & Tails: “Bollywood.” Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa. 5:30 p.m.
YMCA of the Suncoast. Corporate Cup Challenge. James P. Gills Family YMCA, 8411 Photonics Drive, New Port Richey. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa. Blue and Gold Gala. George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa. 6 p.m.
YMCA of the Suncoast. 31st Annual YMCA Charity Golf Tournament. Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey. 1 p.m.
Tampa East Sertoma Club 40th Annual Golf Classic. The Eagles Golf Club, 16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 25
The Dalí Museum Sueños de Dalí. The Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg 7:30-11 p.m.
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YMCA of the Suncoast. Citrus County YMCA Triathlon. Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA, 4127 W. Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto. 7 a.m.
Joshua House. LAMPLighters Fall into Fashion. Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. 11 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Clothes To Kids. Kick One Back paired with Shoetober Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. 6-8 p.m.
The Great West Chase. The Great West Chase 10K, 5K and Fun Run. West Park Village, 9902 Brompton Drive, Tampa. 10K: 7 a.m 5K: 8 a.m. Fun run: 9 a.m.
Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation. Pumpkin Fest. Florida Botanical Gardens Majeed Discovery Garden, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Gala for Straz Center Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa. 6 p.m.
CASA Pinellas. Third Annual Scavenger Hunt. Kickoff: Welcome to the Farm, 242 First Ave. N., St Petersburg. After-party: Good Night John Boy, 16 Second St. N., St. Petersburg Kickoff: 12 p.m. After-party and awards: 3 p.m.
One Community Now. Pack the Park for Pack a Sack. Sims Park, Grand Boulevard & Bank Street, New Port Richey. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Suncoast Voices for Children. Be the Voice Gala. Power Design, 11600 Ninth St. N., St. Petersburg. 6-11 p.m.
Tampa General Hospital Foundation TGH Gala: “Elevating Excellence.” JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa. 6-11 p.m.
Models at the annual event smile for the camera Joshua House. Bowties & Clutches
Photo courtesy of Sergii Lakhno
Scott and Kathy Fink, Heather Joura, Ryan Fink, Gabi Ruskin and Jordan Fink Straz Center for the Performing Arts Gala for Straz Center Photo courtesy of Amy Scherzer
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American Cancer Society. Making Strides of Tampa Bay. Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 7:30 a.m.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation Night in Italy Maria Center 5-9 p.m.
Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc. Hispanic Woman & Hispanic Man of the Year Gala. Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa. 6 p.m.
Chapters Health System. Rock the Dock: “Big Kahuna Luau.” Bob Buckhorn River Center, 402 W. Laurel St., Tampa. 6-10 p.m.
NAACP St. Petersburg. 84th Annual Freedom Fund Gala The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 5-8:30 p.m.
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Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Mad Beach Band Concert. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 7-10 p.m. 30 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. A Toast for a Cure Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 6 p.m.
Philip A. Bryant Melanoma Foundation. 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club, 8001 Cumberland Road, Seminole. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
31 The 13 Ugly Men Foundation fundraising for the Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch. The Halloween Party. The Cuban Club, 2010 N. Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa. 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
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CDC of Tampa. Fundraising Gala Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. Reception: 6:30 p.m. Gala begins: 7:30 p.m.
St. Francis Animal Rescue. Life Amplified PURRRFECT Costume Party. The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa. 8-10 p.m.
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Your membership matters it breaks down barriers, brings the arts into schools, and opens doors for thousands Each year, you help reach 60,500 students with more than 145,000 hours of arts experiences. And no child is ever turned away.
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Tampa Bay Watch. Evening for the Bay: “Sea Star Soirée.” Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde. 6-10 p.m.
Tampa Museum of Art. Pavilion XXXIX Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. 7 p.m.
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation. Rock the Roof Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s West Parking Garage, 1818 Hawthorne St., Sarasota. 7 p.m.
Tidewell Foundation. Lakeside Legacy Walk: “Eternally Hopeful.” Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. 9 a.m.
Great Explorations Children’s Museum. Keys to Giving Campaign. Virtual.
Jewish Community Center of West Pasco. Car Show. Jewish Community Center of West Pasco, 9841 Scenic Drive, Port Richey. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hark-ALS. Blazing Trails of Hope and Support for ALS. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St Petersburg 2-5 p.m.
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St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation 15th Annual Golf Classic. Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation 36th Annual Dr George Morris Memorial Foundation Golf and Racquet Sports Tournament. Belleair Country Club, 1 Country Club Lane, Belleair 11 a.m.
Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Golfing Fore Habitat. Topgolf St. Petersburg, 220 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg 12-3 p.m.
Planned Parenthood of Florida. Rosé for Reproductive Rights. Good Night John Boy, 16 Second St N., St. Petersburg 6 p.m.
HPH Hospice. Champions of Children. Kontos Event Center, 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey. 8 a.m.
Ybor City Historical Society. Third Annual ¡VIVA! Speakeasy Soirée. J.C. Newman Cigar Company, 2701 N. 16th St., Tampa. 7-10:30 p.m.
Pinellas PAL. PAL Benefit Breakfast. Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg 8-9 a.m.
Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation. Ninth Annual Port Tampa BaySlam Fishing Tournament Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center). SPARCCle Sunset Soirée. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. 6 p.m.
Pasco Kids First Children’s Advocacy Center. Fourth Annual Paint the Night Blue. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey 6:30 p.m.
Scouting America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council. Sporting Clays Classic. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes 8 a.m.
St. Pete Fools Charities fundraising for local charities. St. Pete Fools Charity Ride. OCC Road House & Museum, 10575 49th St N., Clearwater. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Florida Voices for Animals. 13th Annual Tampa Bay Veg Fest. Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 E. Harrison St., Tampa. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society fundraising for the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. Smartly Dressed: “Welcome to New York.” The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St Petersburg Doors open: 10 a.m. Fashion show and luncheon: 12 p.m.
The Junior League of Tampa. Holiday Gift Market. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 10th Annual Around the World with St Jude Gala. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 6-11 p.m.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Light the Night. Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 5 p.m.
Mike Sutton, Kitty Handwerk and Heather Ford Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Nashville Nights. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside
Hispanic Professional Women’s Association. Annual Tea Party. International Event Venue, 6463 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Parc Center for Disabilities. Black-Tie Gala: “This is Us.” The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St Petersburg 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Out of the Darkness Walks. St. Petersburg Walk. Mole at Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St Petersburg. 9 a.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. Frenchy’s Big Clays for Kids. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes. 1-4 p.m.
Wheelchairs 4 Kids. Wheely Good Time Gala. Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. 6:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. 12th Annual Run for All Children. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, 501 Sixth Ave. S., St Petersburg 7:30 a.m.
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Calendar of Events 2025 -2026
GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club Christmas Under the Oaks. St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus, 2465 Drew St., Clearwater. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Chi Chi Rodrigeuz Youth Foundation Chi Chi Charity Classic. Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club, 3030 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.
Tampa Firefighters Museum Golf Tournament. Tampa Palms Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., Tampa.
Operation PAR. Everyday Miracles Luncheon The Karol Hotel, 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. 12-1:30 p.m.
Association of Fundraising Professionals Tampa Bay Chapter. Awards Luncheon National Philanthropy Day. The Margarete Heye Great Room at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
Selah Freedom. Unmasked: “Revealing Their Truth” Gala The Westin Sarasota, 100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota 6-10 p.m.
Bay Area Manufacturers Association. Kelly Murphy Memorial Golf Fundraiser Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’Lakes. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School Dream Gala: “Dreaming of Havana Nights.” Academy of the Holy Names’ Brady Center, 3319 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. 7 p.m.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida. 16th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction. Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey. 6:30-10 p.m.
Tampa Bay History Center. Annual Gala. Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water St., Tampa. 7-11 p.m. 14 -16 St. Pete Free Clinic St. Pete Run Fest Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE, St Petersburg
15 Best Buddies. Champion of the Year: Tampa Bay. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa. Cocktail hour: 6:30 p.m. Dinner and event program: 7:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Casino Night & Cocktails. Coastal Creative, 2201 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Suncoast Animal League. 16th Annual Dogtoberfest. Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
EmpowerHERment. The Roaring Her Gala Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg 6 p.m.
Raptor Center of Tampa Bay. The Magical Bird Bus at the Fairy Festival Lakeland Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
American Heart Association. Tampa Bay Heart Walk. Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 7:30-11 a.m.
The Poynter Institute. Bowtie Ball. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa.
GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa. Bowling for Turkeys. Pin Chasers, 4847 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa. 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Raising Relief Foundation. Denim and Diamonds Gala. Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach. 6 p.m. 16
Carrollwood Players Theatre. Hooray for Hollywood Gala. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. 4-8 p.m. 17
Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Tees Fore Tails. Hunter’s Green County Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive, Tampa. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay. Charity Golf Classic. Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wheels of Success Inc Road Trip Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 6-10 p.m.
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YMCA of the Suncoast. 20th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach. 7-9 a.m.
Newman Delany, Paige Goodwin Delany, Lizzie Goodwin and Kiran Lingam. Tampa Bay History Center Ships & Saddles Gala. Photo courtesy of Joe Photo Tampa.
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Equality Florida. Tampa Gala: “A Breath of Fresh Air.” Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. Holiday Fashion Show. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Pasco Education Foundation. AIM for Education. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes 9 a.m.
Breakthrough T1D. Tampa Gala Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa. 6 p.m.
Muscular Dystrophy Association. Toast to Life. The Country Club of Orlando, 1601 Country Club Drive, Orlando 6 p.m.
Moffitt Cancer Center. Miles for Moffitt. Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
Suncoast Animal League 16th Annual Pars 4 Paws Wentworth Golf Club, 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Children’s Dream Fund. Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament. 8223 Verna Bethany Road, Myakka City 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
27 Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble. Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 7-9 a.m.
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Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation Holiday Lights. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 2025, to Jan. 3, 2026
29-30 St. Pete Youth Farm and Jump for Kids Shopapalooza Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St Petersburg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
December 2025
1-31 Suncoast Hospice Foundation Lights of Lake Park. Lake Park Estates, 109 Ave. N., Largo. 6-10 p.m.
2 Schools for Haiti. Fueling Futures: “Feeding the Bodies and Minds of Haitian Children.” Centre Club, 123 S. West Shore Blvd., Eighth Floor, Tampa. 8-9:30 a.m.
3 Sunrise of Pasco County. 21st Annual Peace Breakfast. Saint Leo University’s Wellness Center, 12338 Priory Circle, St Leo. 7-8:30 a.m.
HPH Hospice. Ladies Leaving a Legacy Golf Tournament. Skyview Golf Club, 2100 N. Terra Vista Blvd., Hernando 8:30 a.m.
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Boley Angels. Jingle Mingle Holiday Brunch. St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation. Lights of Love McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. LAMPLighters’ Annual Silver Christmas Coffee Private residence. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay. Girls on the Run Celebration 5K Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa. 8-11 a.m.
Madi’s Movement Making Magic. Feeding Tampa Bay, 3624 Causeway Blvd., Tampa. 12-3 p.m.
Melanoma Research Foundation. Tampa Bay Miles for Melanoma 5K. Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park, 100 Alderman Ford Park Drive, Plant City 7:30-11 a.m.
Friends of the Island Parks. Bluegrass Festival
Honeymoon Island State Park Picnic Area, 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Champions for Children. Gasparilla Cars in the Park. Carrollwood Village Park, 4680 West Village Drive, Tampa. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club. 46th Annual Lutz Arts and Crafts Festival. Keystone Preparatory High School, 18105 Gunn Highway, Odessa Dec. 6: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Moffitt CEO Dr Patrick Hwu, Lauren and Tom Pepin and Rose Baker Reilly Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Ball Photo courtesy of Amy Scherzer
11 The Florida Orchestra. Ring in the Holidays. Private residence. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation Big Band Christmas Concert. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 5-9 p.m.
Boley Centers. Boley Centers’ 43rd Annual Jingle Bell Run. Adjacent to North Straub Park, Bayshore Drive Northeast at Second Avenue Northeast. Registration: 6 p.m. Race kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
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Pinellas Beaches Chamber. Merry Beach Market Holiday Festival. R.O.C Park, Madeira Beach Recreational Complex, 200 Rex Place, Maderia Beach. Dec. 12: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 13: 2-8 p.m.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay. Great Futures Breakfast. TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa. 7:30 a.m.
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Nyan Cares Corp Arutisuse Run 5K Rowlett Park, 2401 E. Yukon St., Tampa. 7:30-10:30 a.m.
13 -14 Florida Giant Dog Rescue. Keel Farms Christmas Wine Run 5K. Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City
14 Arthritis Foundation. Jingle Bell Run. George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa. 9 a.m.
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Ryan Nece Foundation 17th Annual Power of Giving Holiday Party. Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. 6-10 p.m.
Tampa Bay Wave Hall of Fame Fundraiser and Awards Celebration. The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 6-9 p.m.
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Tampa Bay Watch. Florida Holiday Distance Classic. Seminole City Park, 7464 Ridge Road, Seminole. 31
Jewish Community Center of West Pasco. Casino Night/ New Year’s Eve Gala. Jewish Community Center of West Pasco, 9841 Scenic Drive, Port Richey 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
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Nik’s Wish. Cheers to New Year’s 5K Run/Walk. Gadsden Park, 6901 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 10 a.m. 10
Fifth Annual Bikes & Beers Tampa Bay. Cigar City Brewing, 3924 W. Spruce St., Tampa.
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation. The Hospital Gala. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota. 6 p.m.
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Tampa Rough Riders. Charity Sporting Clays Tournament. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes 10 a.m. 18
Navy SEAL Foundation. 17th Annual Tampa Bay Frogman Swim Gandy Beach 7 a.m.
Joshua House. MJH Golf Classic. Carrollwood Country Club, 13903 Clubhouse Drive, Tampa. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay. Great Futures Golf Challenge: “100 Holes for 100 Years.” The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle, Land O’Lakes. 11 a.m.
One Community Now. Clay Shoot. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Debbie and Brent Sembler, Sandy Loebenberg-Mermelstein, Rachel Wein and Mayor Ken Welch. The Florida Holocaust Museum. To Life Dinner Photo courtesy of Tacy BriggsTroncoso Photography.
Beth Eisenfeld, Jen McDonald, Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen, Marylou Bailey and animal ambassador Shanna Gebo ZooTampa at Lowry Park Karamu Photo courtesy of Mike Carlson.
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Gulf Coast JFCS. Lives Uplifted Gala The Floridian Social, 687 Central Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 6-10 p.m.
Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation. Port Tampa Bay Anchor Ball. TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa. 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Jazz Festival. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6-9 p.m.
Clearwater Free Clinic. Martinis + Matisse. FrankCrum, 100 S. Missouri Ave., Clearwater. 7 p.m.
Get Rescued Inc. Pinellas TacoFest England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park. Jan. 24: 10 a.m.7 p.m. Jan. 25: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
USF School of Theatre & Dance. Jeté 5K. USF School of Theatre and Dance, 3837 USF Holly Drive, Tampa.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Casino Night. Maria Center 6-10 p.m.
Temple Beth-El. 53rd Annual Art Festival Beth-El. Temple
Beth-El, 400 Pasadena Ave. S., St Petersburg Jan. 31Feb. 2. Jan. 31: 1-4 p.m.; 6-10 p.m. Feb. 1-2: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
February 2026
Metropolitan Ministries. Tampa Bay Food Fight. 6-9 p.m.
KSY Education Foundation. Pin Chasers Knight Bowl Pin Chasers, 4847 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ibis Healthcare Foundation. Heroes for Hope Gala. Hotel Flor, 905 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. 6:30 p.m.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Karamu. ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. 6-10 p.m.
Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg Evening of Dreams The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St Petersburg 6-11 p.m.
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Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Bark in the Park. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Raptor Fest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Heart Gallery of Tampa. Be Mine: “A Million Dreams.” Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, 1601 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 6 p.m.
Moffitt Cancer Center 31st Annual Magnolia Ball JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa. Cocktails: 6 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation James Taylor Tribute
Valentine’s Day Concert. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport 5-8 p.m.
American Heart Association. Tampa Bay Go Red for Women: “An Evening in Red.” Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. 5-8 p.m.
The Phoenix Florida. Fit to Be King Luncheon Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 12-1 p.m. 21
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay. Gala. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. VIP: 5:30 p.m. Reception: 6 p.m.
American Cancer Society. Tampa Cattle Baron’s Ball The Motor Enclave, 6500 Motor Enclave Way, Tampa. 6 p.m.
The Museum of Fine Arts, St Petersburg, and Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Inc. Queen of Hearts Ball. St. Petersburg Yacht Club Cocktail hour: 6 p.m. Dinner, program and dancing: 7 p.m.
St. Petersburg Museum of History. A St. Pete Soirée. The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 6-10 p.m.
21-22 Gasparilla Distance Classic Association. Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic. Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa.
Joshua House. Pin Party. Pin Chasers, 5555 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. 1-3 p.m.
Scouting America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council. Council Golf Tournament Carrollwood Country Club, 13903 Clubhouse Drive, Tampa. 27 Planned Parenthood of Florida. Tampa Bay Dinner Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa. 6 p.m.
Dunedin Cares Food Pantry. Feed the Need Gala Dunedin City Hall, 737 Louden Ave., Dunedin 5-8 p.m.
The Chiselers. Chiseling a Legacy Preservation Dinner for Plant Hall Vaughn Center at the University of Tampa, 200 UT Poe Parkway, Tampa. 6-11 p.m.
The Florida Orchestra. An Evening with Audra McDonald. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa. 8-10 p.m.
Gulfport Merchants Chamber Get Rescued Animal Rescue Festival & Fundraiser. Downtown Gulfport, Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
March 2026
The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall 2025-2026 Annual Benefit.
4 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.
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Tampa Bay Conservancy. Conservation Celebration New World Tampa, 810 E. Skagway Ave., Tampa. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Oasis Opportunities. Elevate A Night for Dignity. Private rooftop, Ybor City 7-9 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay. Sporting Clays Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes. 8 a.m.
Grace Lutheran Church and School, St Petersburg
Grace Annual Gala and Auction. Coastal Creative, 2201 First Ave. S., St Petersburg 7 p.m.
Miriam “Mimi” Stamps, Mark Sena, Linda Saul-Sena and David Stamps The Poynter Institute. Bowtie Ball. Photo courtesy of Amy Scherzer
Tampa Prep Tampa Prep Gala Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa. 7-11 p.m.
St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS). 50th Annual International Folk Fair England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Suncoast Hospice Foundation. Suncoast Hospice Gala. Opal Sol Resort, 400 Coronado Drive, Clearwater. 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Pasco Education Foundation. Cinderella Ball. Saddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel. 5:30 p.m.
Ybor City Historical Society. 14th Annual Buildings Alive.
J.C. Newman Cigar Company, 2701 N. 16th St., Tampa. 5-9:30 p.m.
HPH Hospice. Seeds of Hope. Wellington at Seven Hills, 400 Wexford Blvd., Spring Hill. 5:30 p.m.
Sunrise of Pasco County. Pull for Survivors. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes 2-8 p.m.
Daystar Life Empty Bowls. Clay Center of St Petersburg, 2010 First Ave. S., St Petersburg.
16-22 Copperhead Charities. Valspar Championship Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor
The Florida Orchestra. 57th Annual Golden Baton Award Dinner. Duke Energy Center for the Arts, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg 5 p.m.
The Chiselers. The Chiselers Market Plant Hall at the University of Tampa, 374 UT University Drive, Tampa. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Metropolitan Ministries. Bridge Builders. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. Inspire, Imagine & Hope Gala. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 6:30-10:30 p.m.
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida. Fishing Tournament. Hula Bay Club, 5210 W. Tyson Ave., Tampa. 7:30 a.m.
SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center). SPARCC Runway Fashion Show The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111
Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota. 10 a.m.
American Stage. “Into the Woods” in the Park (Opening Night). Demens Landing Park, Bayshore Drive Southeast and Second Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg. 7:30 p.m. 28
Academy of the Holy Names. By the Bay Gala. Tampa Marriott Water Street, 505 Water St., Tampa. 6-11 p.m.
The Kind Mouse. Mice and Dice Casino Night. M & N Event Hall, 7725 78th St. N., Pinellas Park. 5-10 p.m.
CASA Pinellas. CASA Pinellas’ Spring Gala. Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement, 355 Fourth St N., St. Petersburg. 6-9:30 p.m. 28-29
Tampa Garden Club. Flower Show and GreenFest. Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay. Bill Carey Sporting Clay Tournament FishHawk Sporting Clays, 13505 Hobson Simmons Road, Lithia. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2026
Lions World Vision Institute Foundation Vision in Bloom Tea Party.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Golf Tournament. Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club, 8001 Cumberland Road, Seminole. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Frameworks of Tampa Bay. 15th Annual Head & Heart Luncheon. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Clothes To Kids. Clothes Matter Birthday Party. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 5:30-9 p.m.
Schools for Haiti. Hidden Gems: “A Night to Shine for Haiti’s Children.” Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Suncoast Hospice Foundation. Suncoast Hospice Fashion Show, Luncheon and Boutique Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. Heroes Ball. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa.
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Laxer Family Foundation. Bern’s Winefest.
FCA Tampa Bay. 41st Annual FCA Golf Classic. Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa. 11 a.m.
Joshua House. Child Abuse Awareness Benefit Luncheon. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Straz Center. TASTE at Straz Center. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa. VIP: 6 p.m. General admission: 7 p.m.
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National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Fishing Funds the Cure The Hotel Zamora, 3701 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach. April 9: 4-9 p.m. April 10: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Nashville Nights: “Boots on the Beach.” Opal Sol Resort, 400 Coronado Drive, Clearwater.
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. Jamboree at The James. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 6-10:30 p.m.
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LAMPLighters. LAMPLighters Fund Hope 40th Anniversary Celebration: “Ruby Jubilee.” Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa. 7-11 p.m.
Suncoast Animal League. Suncoast Tails Under the Stars.
Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council. Latinos Unidos Luncheon. Hilton Downtown Tampa, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa. 12 p.m.
HCMA Foundation. 28th Charity Golf Classic. TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz 12-8 p.m.
Everald Colas and Lauren Cockerham. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. Jamboree at The James: “Space Cowboy.” Photo courtesy of PamElla Lee Photography.
Heart of Adoptions Alliance Inc. A Legacy of Love Gala. Bob Buckhorn River Center, 402 W. Laurel St., Tampa. 6:30-10:30 p.m.
The Spring of Tampa Bay. Handbags & Happy Hour Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 6:30 p.m.
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Parc Center for Disabilities. Parc Friday Night Party. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St Petersburg 6-10 p.m.
Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation. Port Tampa Bay 12th Annual Golf Tournament. The Eagles Golf Club, 16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
One Community Now. Operation Stand Down. The Concourse Rotary Pavilion, 11919 Alric Pottberg Road, Shady Hills. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
St. Anthony’s Triathlon. St. Anthony’s Triathlon. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St Petersburg
Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay. Girls on the Run Celebration 5K. Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa. 8-11 a.m.
Girls Inc. of Pinellas. Girls Inc. Sneaker Gala. The Fort Harrison, 210 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. 7 p.m.
Parc Center for Disabilities. Parc Golf Outing. The Bayou Club, 7979 Bayou Club Blvd., Largo. 1-8 p.m.
30 Wheelchairs 4 Kids. Wheelchairs 4 Kids Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor. Registration: 10 a.m. Tee off: 12:45 p.m.
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HPH Hospice. LMD Law Firm Fishing Classic Pasco and Hernando County.
1 American Diabetes Association. Step Out Walk: Tampa. 9 a.m.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota. 6:30 p.m.
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation. 24th Annual Golf Tournament. Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota 8:30 a.m.
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National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Fashion Funds the Cure The Motor Enclave, 6500 Motor Enclave Way, Tampa. 6 p.m.
Dream Center of Tampa. Golf Classic. Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa. 8:30 a.m.
Suncoast Hospice Foundation. Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll. Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar, 10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
New Life Solutions. Walk for Life North Shore Park, 901 N. Shore Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay. Great Futures Golf Scramble. Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’Lakes. 8:30 a.m.
Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. Five Fabulous Females. Island Grand at TradeWinds, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 11:30 a.m.
FCA Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
14 Voices of Hope for Aphasia. Word Play. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St N., Clearwater 6:30 p.m.
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Tampa Museum of Art. Pride & Passion. Tampa Museum of Art’s Cornelia Corbett Center, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. 8 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay. Storybook Ball: “Princess and the Frog.” Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Wishmaker’s Ball Tampa.
Hispanic Professional Women’s Association. HPWA Scholarship Awards Gala TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa. 6-11 p.m.
June 2026
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The Florida Aquarium. World Ocean Day Soirée The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 6:30 p.m.
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Tampa Bay Watch. Tampa Bay Watch Tarpon Rodeo. Fort De Soto Park Boat Ramp, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde. 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rebecca Penneys Friends of Piano. Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival USF School of Music Barness Recital Hall, 3755 USF Holly Drive, Tampa. June 27-July 17.
August 2026
Merchants Chamber Gecko Ball. Maria Center 6-10 p.m.
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida. Starlight Gala. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa. 4:30 p.m.
Gulfport Merchants Chamber. GeckoFest. Downtown Gulfport, Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
September 2026
Pinellas Education Foundation. ChangeMakers. Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg 8:30 a.m.
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