The Children’s Gasparilla Parade has been a part of Tampa’s Gasparilla celebration since 1947. This family-friendly parade takes place along Bayshore Boulevard from Bay to Bay Boulevard, moving north to Edison Avenue. The Children’s Gasparilla Parade traditionally hosts more than 125 entry units, including krewes, marching bands, dance groups, school performance teams, and community organizations. Parade applications are open to the public!

Martinis + Matisse is the Clearwater Free Clinic’s annual fundraising event that blends sophistication with philanthropy. This gathering features an evening of fine art, exquisite local cuisine, and perfectly mixed martinis. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere while supporting meaningful community initiatives. With opportunities to win beautiful, donated artwork, Martinis + Matisse is a celebration of both culture and generosity. This year marks our 22nd annual Martinis + Matisse and is shaping up to be our biggest yet! Hosted by Tom and Kelly Nash, the event will be held on January 18,2025, at the FrankCrum Building in Clearwater, courtesy of Frank and Brenda Crum.

To celebrate their capture of the City of Tampa, the Captain and his Krewe share their wealth – glittering beads, treasures, and doubloons – with a lively, enthusiastic crowd along the 4.5 -mile parade route. Join Tampa’s original buccaneers, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, as they wind their way down historic Bayshore Blvd. and into downtown Tampa – amidst colorful costumes and festive music. The Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates will boast over 140 units – including more than 103 elaborate floats, 5 marching bands, and over 50 distinct Krewes.

BUY A MEAL, GIVE A MEAL! Guests choose a bowl handmade and donated by local potters and enjoy a meal of soup and bread with friends and guests. The souvenir bowls are theirs to take home as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Harbor Dish, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping their community one meal at a time. Extra bowls will be available for purchase. Perfect holiday gifts supporting a great cause! The Harbor Dish donates food to nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area, while empowering our communities one meal at a time. Harbor Dish wants to increase food security and build community in the area in which we live. We serve the economically disadvantaged , the working poor, veterans, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, at-risk youth and others in need within our community. www.harbordish.org Empty Bowls Pinellas is the local chapter of the Empty Bowls international initiative which was established seven years ago focusing on the very same mission of reducing hunger in our local community.

You may not be able to hit a home run in pickleball, but we kind of think we did! Last year's Inaugural Frenchy’s Pickled Grouper Classic was a tremendous success! This of course, prompted the only logical response ... LET'S RUN IT BACK! Sign up NOW for the 2nd Annual Frenchy’s Pickled Grouper Classic Charity Pickleball Tournament at The Bardmoor Pickleball Club in Seminole, FL!! We've hired All Florida Pickleball to wield the positive power of pickleball and create a fabulous, fun-first fundraiser. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Tampa Bay will once again serve as our charity of choice!! We feel this combination makes for an excellent first-time tournament experience! However, if you ARE a 4.0+ pickleball ace looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got plenty of room for you too!! Heck, if you are THAT good, perhaps you could get in on our MONEYBALL Split Age Open on Friday night!

On Friday, January 31st 2025, join us for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, craft bourbon and premium wines, exclusive bespoke men's and women's fashions modeled by local celebrities and your favorite Tampa Bay professional athletes. There will be casino games, and live music by 80s cover band Electric Avenue that will keep you dancing all night. The event proceeds will benefit the Children's Cancer Center and United Way Suncoast for disaster relief.

Join us for an inspirational night of delicious cuisine, live entertainment, and up-close animal encounters all while supporting our mission to protect and preserve wildlife. Karamu is Tampa Bay’s premier black-tie gala that raises funds that directly support our animal care, education, and conservation efforts. Table Sponsorships begin at $12,500, for more information please contact Amanda.Cook@ZooTampa.org.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join us for our 2nd Annual Golf & Glam at Topgolf in Carillon! This is the Signature Event of the North Branch of our Guild. This year, we are going Mardi Gras style, so you can expect some fun new surprises and entertainment! We also have reserved the entire 3rd floor of Topgolf for our event! Tournament Format – teams of six, best ball format, shotgun start, one round, top collective scores, etc. Also included is the Angry Birds game, free play, drink tickets, cash bar, luncheon provided.

Collectors and shoppers can browse and get the first dibs on all the goods. There is a $5 entry fee to attend the presale night only.Local residents and visitors look forward to the huge rummage sale which has been held annually inside the historic garden club building in Belleair for the past 30 years,. The entire clubhouse will be overflowing with an eclectic mix of Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Home Décor, Furniture, Art, Clothing & Accessories, Books, Toys, Tools, Household Goods, and Vintage Treasures.

Local residents and visitors look forward to the huge upscale rummage sale which has been held annually inside the historic garden club building in Belleair for over 30 years,. The entire clubhouse will be overflowing with an eclectic mix of Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Home Décor, Furniture, Art, Clothing & Accessories, Books, Toys, Tools, Household Goods, and Vintage Treasures. Additionally, there will be an Outdoor Plant Sale featuring a wide assortment of potted plants that have been propagated, grown, and cared for by Garden Club members, and will be available for purchase. Gardening tools and accessories will also be available for purchase. Funds from the Belleair Garden Club’s “Junk & Jewels Sale” help support the club's Scholarship and Historic Preservation Programs.

Immerse yourself in Toast Tampa’s Third Annual Wine Experience in support of Quest, Inc. and their more than 60 years of helping people with developmental disabilities experience a full life.