Charity Register 2025

2025 — 2026

Tampa Bay

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

Find it online at tampabay.com/bay.

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Suncoast Voices for Children

Parc Center for Disabilities

Tampa Bay History Center

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 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 strengths, 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.

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.

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

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 Contact: Steve Lampar Telephone: 727-345-9111 Email: slampar@parc-fl.org Website: parc-fl.org

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

We PREVENT, PROTECT and PROVIDE. It’s what we do. It’s who we are.

The annual Parc Center for Disabilities Black-Tie Gala will truly be a night to remember!

Aerial view of the Tampa Bay History Center and downtown Tampa. Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center.

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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.

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 Baquet of The New York Times will be recognized at the Bowtie Ball.

Academy 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: 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.

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.

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.

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 Gala.

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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.

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.

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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 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

Bridge Builders at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.

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 Guests at CTK’s largest fundraiser of the year — their annual birthday party.

Photo by Joe Photo Tampa.

We Help The World Grow The Food It Needs Learn more at

www.mosaicco.com @mosaiccompany

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, strength and self-reliance for generations to come.

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!

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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: 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

Guests enjoy a whirl on the dance floor at The Jamboree!

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: 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.

Save the Date Saturday,April 11, 2026

Thejamesmuseum.org

Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay At Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay, our mission is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen 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 Email: events@rmhctampabay.org Website: ronaldmcdonaldhousetb.org

Dancing, laughter and giving back: Our Storybook Ball makes dreams come true for families staying close to their hospitalized children.

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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.

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.

Ticket Price: Varies Contact: Taylor Eckard Email: teckard@rutheckerdhall.net Website: rutheckerdhall.com

Students of The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts present a music theater performance.

Pinellas Education 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.

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.

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 heart with shades of hope.

You hold the brush, adding coats of love and strokes of change to someone’s future.

Help paint the picture.

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Events 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.

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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St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. St. Joseph’s Annual Golf Classic. Old Memorial Golf Club, 13600 Hixon Road, Tampa. 7 a.m.

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The Florida Orchestra. La TEA Do. St. Petersburg Woman’s Club, 40 Snell Isle Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg.

2-4 p.m.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Models at the annual event smile for the camera. Joshua House. Bowties & Clutches.

Photo courtesy of Sergii Lakhno.

YMCA of the Suncoast. 31st Annual YMCA Charity Golf Tournament. Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey. 1 p.m.

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Tampa East Sertoma Club. 40th Annual Golf Classic.

The Eagles Golf Club, 16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa.

10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

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The Dalí Museum. Sueños de Dalí. The Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg. 7:30-11 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.

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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Tampa General Hospital Foundation. TGH Gala: “Elevating Excellence.” JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa. 6-11 p.m.

Calendar of Events 2025-2026 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.

Membership Matters.

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.

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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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The Florida Holocaust Museum. Look Closer: An Evening of Magic. Zubrick Magic Theatre, 1211 First Ave. N., Suite 101, St. Petersburg. 7 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.

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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.

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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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Palm Harbor Museum. Wine Around Palm Harbor. Palm Harbor Museum, 2043 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor.

4-7 p.m.

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.

Every child deserves the chance to create, explore, and shine.

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.

Join today and help a child discover their gift.

Become A Member Today

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Calendar of Events 2025-2026 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.

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Mike Sutton, Kitty Handwerk and Heather Ford. Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Nashville Nights. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside.

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Ybor City Historical Society. Third Annual ¡VIVA! Speakeasy Soirée. J.C. Newman Cigar Company, 2701 N. 16th St., Tampa. 7-10:30 p.m.

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.

Pinellas PAL. PAL Benefit Breakfast. Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg.

8-9 a.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.

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.

St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation. 15th Annual Golf Classic. Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center).

SPARCCle Sunset Soirée. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. 6 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.

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.

Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Golfing Fore Habitat. Topgolf St. Petersburg, 220 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg. 12-3 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.

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.

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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.

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The Junior League of Tampa. Holiday Gift Market.

Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa.

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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.

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.

Calendar of Events 2025-2026 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.

growing possibilities together It's time to feed our community with more than an just food. Join us as we feed better health, strong minds, ds, and valuable skills.

feedingtampabay.org

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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 9-10 Classic.

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club, 3030 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

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Tampa Firefighters Museum. Golf Tournament. Tampa Palms Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., Tampa.

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Operation PAR. Everyday Miracles Luncheon. The Karol Hotel, 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. 12-1:30 p.m.

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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.

Newman Delany, Paige Goodwin Delany, Lizzie Goodwin and Kiran Lingam. Tampa Bay History Center. Ships & Saddles Gala. Photo courtesy of Joe Photo Tampa.

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.

Selah Freedom. Unmasked: “Revealing Their Truth” Gala.

The Westin Sarasota, 100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota.

6-10 p.m.

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American Heart Association. Tampa Bay Heart Walk.

Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 7:30-11 a.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.

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

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.

Pete Free Clinic. St. Pete Run Fest. Albert Whitted 14-16 St. Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE, St. Petersburg.

15

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.

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.

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Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay. Charity Golf Classic. Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

18

Wheels of Success Inc. Road Trip. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 6-10 p.m.

20

YMCA of the Suncoast. 20th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach. 7-9 a.m.

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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.

22

Breakthrough T1D. Tampa Gala. Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa. 6 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.

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.

HPH Hospice. Ladies Leaving a Legacy Golf Tournament.

Skyview Golf Club, 2100 N. Terra Vista Blvd., Hernando.

8:30 a.m.

4

Suncoast Animal League. 16th Annual Pars 4 Paws.

Wentworth Golf Club, 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs. 9 a.m.-3 p.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.

Children’s Dream Fund. Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament. 8223 Verna Bethany Road, Myakka City.

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

5

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA. Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble. Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 7-9 a.m.

Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House.

LAMPLighters’ Annual Silver Christmas Coffee. Private residence. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

6

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.

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.

Madi’s Movement. Making Magic. Feeding Tampa Bay, 3624 Causeway Blvd., Tampa. 12-3 p.m.

St. Pete Youth Farm and Jump for Kids. Shopapalooza.

29-30 Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

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.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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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.

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.

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The Florida Orchestra. Ring in the Holidays. Private residence. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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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.

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.

Beaches Chamber. Merry Beach Market Holiday 12-13 Pinellas Festival. R.O.C. Park, Madeira Beach Recreational

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay. Great Futures Breakfast. TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa. 7:30 a.m.

Complex, 200 Rex Place, Maderia Beach. Dec. 12: 5-9 p.m.

Dec. 13: 2-8 p.m.

13

Nyan Cares Corp. Arutisuse Run 5K. Rowlett Park, 2401 E. Yukon St., Tampa. 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Florida Giant Dog Rescue. Keel Farms Christmas Wine 13-14 Run 5K. Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa

21

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.

Road, Plant City.

14

Arthritis Foundation. Jingle Bell Run. George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa. 9 a.m.

18

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.

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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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.

17

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.

19

Joshua House. MJH Golf Classic. Carrollwood Country Club, 13903 Clubhouse Drive, Tampa. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

23

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.

24

One Community Now. Clay Shoot. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Calendar of Events 2025-2026 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.

Beth-El, 400 Pasadena Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Jan. 31 Feb. 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.

Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Jazz Festival.

Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 6-9 p.m.

6

KSY Education Foundation. Pin Chasers Knight Bowl. Pin Chasers, 4847 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Clearwater Free Clinic. Martinis + Matisse. FrankCrum, 100 S. Missouri Ave., Clearwater. 7 p.m.

7

Ibis Healthcare Foundation. Heroes for Hope Gala. Hotel Flor, 905 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. 6:30 p.m.

Get Rescued Inc. Pinellas TacoFest. England Brothers 24-25 Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park. Jan. 24: 10 a.m.7 p.m. Jan. 25: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

25

USF School of Theatre & Dance. Jeté 5K. USF School of Theatre and Dance, 3837 USF Holly Drive, Tampa.

31

Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Casino Night. Maria Center. 6-10 p.m.

Temple Beth-El. 53rd Annual Art Festival Beth-El. Temple

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.

The Florida Holocaust Museum. To Life: “Act & Inspire.”

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

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Calendar of Events 2025-2026 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.

12

Heart Gallery of Tampa. Be Mine: “A Million Dreams.”

Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, 1601 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 6 p.m.

14

Moffitt Cancer Center. 31st Annual Magnolia Ball. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa.

Cocktails: 6 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m.

Miriam “Mimi” Stamps, Mark Sena, Linda Saul-Sena and David Stamps. The Poynter Institute. Bowtie Ball. Photo courtesy of Amy Scherzer.

Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. James Taylor Tribute Valentine’s Day Concert. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 5-8 p.m.

28

Dunedin Cares Food Pantry. Feed the Need Gala.

Dunedin City Hall, 737 Louden Ave., Dunedin. 5-8 p.m.

18

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 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.

19

The Phoenix Florida. Fit to Be King Luncheon. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 12-1 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.

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.

22

Joshua House. Pin Party. Pin Chasers, 5555 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. 1-3 p.m.

23

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.

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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.

5

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.

6

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.

Calendar of Events 2025-2026 Tampa Prep. Tampa Prep Gala. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa. 7-11 p.m.

Daystar Life. Empty Bowls. Clay Center of St. Petersburg, 2010 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg.

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.

Charities. Valspar Championship.

16-22 Copperhead Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19

Suncoast Hospice Foundation. Suncoast Hospice Gala.

Opal Sol Resort, 400 Coronado Drive, Clearwater.

6 p.m.-12 a.m.

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The Florida Orchestra. 57th Annual Golden Baton Award Dinner. Duke Energy Center for the Arts, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. 5 p.m.

Pasco Education Foundation. Cinderella Ball.

Saddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel. 5:30 p.m.

21

The Chiselers. The Chiselers Market. Plant Hall at the University of Tampa, 374 UT University Drive, Tampa.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

12

Ybor City Historical Society. 14th Annual Buildings Alive.

J.C. Newman Cigar Company, 2701 N. 16th St., Tampa.

5-9:30 p.m.

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Metropolitan Ministries. Bridge Builders. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

13

HPH Hospice. Seeds of Hope. Wellington at Seven Hills, 400 Wexford Blvd., Spring Hill. 5:30 p.m.

27

Alzheimer’s Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.

Inspire, Imagine & Hope Gala. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 6:30-10:30 p.m.

14

Sunrise of Pasco County. Pull for Survivors. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes.

2-8 p.m.

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Calendar of Events 2025-2026 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.

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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.

Everald Colas and Lauren Cockerham. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. Jamboree at The James: “Space Cowboy.” Photo courtesy of PamElla Lee Photography.

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.

Garden Club. Flower Show and GreenFest. Tampa 28-29 Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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April 2026 Lions World Vision Institute Foundation. Vision in Bloom Tea Party.

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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.

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.

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.

St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. Heroes Ball. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St., Tampa.

12-19 Laxer Family Foundation. Bern’s Winefest.

FCA Tampa Bay. 41st Annual FCA Golf Classic.

13 Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa. 11 a.m.

16

Joshua House. Child Abuse Awareness Benefit Luncheon. Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

18

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.

9

Clothes To Kids. Clothes Matter — Birthday Party.

Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 5:30-9 p.m.

9-10

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.

10

Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Nashville Nights: “Boots on the Beach.” Opal Sol Resort, 400 Coronado Drive, Clearwater.

22

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Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council. Latinos Unidos Luncheon. Hilton Downtown Tampa, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa. 12 p.m.

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.

23

HCMA Foundation. 28th Charity Golf Classic. TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz. 12-8 p.m.

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.

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Calendar of Events 2025-2026 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 24-26 Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg.

25

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.

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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.

May 2026 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.

14

Voices of Hope for Aphasia. Word Play. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St. N., Clearwater. 6:30 p.m.

16

Tampa Museum of Art. Pride & Passion. Tampa Museum of Art’s Cornelia Corbett Center, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. 8 p.m.

Suncoast Hospice Foundation. Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll. Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar, 10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay. Storybook Ball: “Princess and the Frog.” Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa.

New Life Solutions. Walk for Life. North Shore Park, 901 N. Shore Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Wishmaker’s Ball Tampa.

4

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.

Hispanic Professional Women’s Association. HPWA Scholarship Awards Gala. TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa. 6-11 p.m.

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Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg. Five Fabulous Females. Island Grand at TradeWinds, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 11:30 a.m.

9

FCA Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

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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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Calendar of Events 2025-2026

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Sunrise of Pasco County. Hope Breakfast. Kontos Event Center, 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey. 7 a.m.-8:30 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.

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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 The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. Gourmet Feastival.

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Gulfport Merchants Chamber. Gecko Crawl. Downtown Gulfport, Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport. 6-10 p.m.

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Gulfport Merchants Chamber. Gecko Ball. Maria Center.

6-10 p.m.

Jim Shaler, Lori and Bill Goede, Devin Dominguez, Ann Shaler and Lori and Hamilton Jones. Tampa Theatre. Hollywood Awards Night & WineFest. Photo courtesy of Tacy Briggs-Troncoso.

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AdventHealth Foundation West Florida. Starlight Gala.

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

4:30 p.m.

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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.

A smarter Tampa Bay We’re proud to launch the Tampa Bay Times Education Hub — a bold new commitment to covering the classrooms, policies and people shaping our future. From student stories to the challenges facing our schools, the Education Hub delivers the kind of in-depth reporting that helps families, educators and communities thrive.

This kind of work is only possible because of supporters like you. And now, there are more ways than ever to make an impact — streamlined, inspiring and full of opportunities to invest in local journalism. From a one-time gift to a lasting legacy, your support powers reporting that strengthens Tampa Bay for generations to come.

The Florida Community News Fund is sponsored by the Florida Press Foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID 59-2449377

Visit our giving site and see how you can invest in journalism that shapes the future of Tampa Bay. Three convenient ways to donate:

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