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.

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.

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.

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will celebrate their conquest of Tampa with a festive celebration that will include live music and merriment, as Tampa’s favorite pirates make ready to leave the city from Sparkman Wharf! Situated along Garrison Channel in downtown Tampa, Sparkman Wharf (615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602) is Tampa’s new outdoor waterfront destination. It celebrates the best of Tampa – good weather, waterfront views, music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.

More than just a fundraising walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. This volunteer-led experience unites communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Although each Relay For Life event embraces the uniqueness of the home community, every event does have the same four signature elements: a celebration of cancer survivors, a celebration of caregivers, a luminaria ceremony to honor and remember loved ones, and the opportunity to fight back against cancer.

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The Cinderella Ball is an annual black-tie optional fundraising dinner and auction for the Foundation. Proceeds from this event benefit the many programs of the Pasco Education Foundation, such as scholarships, creative teaching grants, and recognition events for students and district employees

Shopping Starts with Us! Every gift of support helps make shopping possible for children in need of clothes. Come celebrate our birthday with us. Funds raised will help support our on-going mission to provide a free week’s worth of school clothes to kids who need it most. Shopping counts, join us to provide the opportunity for children to shop with us! Y-O-U help make clothes possible! Let’s shop!

Adorn yourselves in neon, leg warmers or acid-washed jeans and ”get into the groove” with the LAMPLighters and the DeLeon band. Event includes dinner, an open bar, dancing and auctions. All proceeds benefit children at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. Put on your dancing shoes and sip on a Miami Vice, all for a great cause!

For over two decades, Fashion Funds the Cure has been delighting audiences and giving children battling cancer the experience of a lifetime on the runway while raising critical funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research. This nationwide runway tour shares the story of local children battling cancer and weaves their dreams for the future into a high-fashion, upscale event.