Community Calendar
  • Tampa Bay Orchid Society Orchis Auction

    Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

    The Tampa Bay Orchid Society will host its upcoming orchid auction on June 20, 2026, at Good Shep-herd Lutheran Church, offering plant enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to bid on more than 250 orchids and related items. Experienced and favored by all, auctioneer Laura Newton is both entertaining and informative. Come for a good time and leave with beautiful plants. The auction will feature a wide selection of plants for both experienced growers and those new to orchid collecting. Attendees will have the chance to browse and bid on a diverse assortment of orchids, including unique varieties and plants suitable for a range of growing conditions. Plant preview starts at 9:30 am. Auction begins at 10:00 am. Credit cards are accepted. “We’re excited to welcome longtime orchid growers as well as people discovering orchids for the first time,” said a representative of the Tampa Bay Orchid Society. “With more than 250 plants available, there will be opportunities for attendees to find something special to add to their collections.” Plant preview starts at 9:30 am. Auction begins at 10:00 am, credit cards accepted.

  • Liberty by the Bay: Tampa’s 250th Independence Day Celebration¶

    Julian B. Lane Park

    The City of Tampa is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with one of the largest Fourth of July events in Tampa Bay — Liberty by the Bay at Julian B. Lane Park. This free, family-friendly waterfront celebration will feature a 250-drone light show honoring America’s 250th birthday, followed by a fireworks finale, along with an afternoon and evening full of activities, live entertainment, food, and fun for all ages. Event Details Date: July 4, 2026 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Location: Julian B. Lane Park Cost: Free and open to the public

  • 4th Annual Celebration of Mckenna’s Life

    Tampa Bay Skating Academy

    Join us for the 4th Annual Celebration of McKenna’s Life Memorial Game on August 15, 2026 at Tampa Bay Skating Academy in Oldsmar, FL. This special event honors McKenna Brown’s legacy through hockey, community, kindness, and mental health awareness while supporting The McKenna Way’s mission to stand against cyberbullying and spread kindness to youth and young adults.

  • Save the Date: Starlight Gala

    Join Us for an Evening of Generosity Thursday, August 27, 2026 JW Marriott Water Street 510 Water Street, Tampa FL 33602 Event Chair: Tom Johnston Co-Founder/President, Stability Logistics Join us for a special evening at the Starlight Gala, AdventHealth West Florida's signature event benefiting cardiac services. This remarkable evening celebrates the courageous journeys of our patients, the extraordinary dedication of our healthcare professionals and the innovative treatments that transform lives. At AdventHealth West Florida, our trusted experts provide comprehensive care that nurtures body, mind and spirit through every phase of life. From award-winning cardiac care and life-saving interventions to advanced heart treatment and patient-centered support, our world-class teams are dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive with exceptional, compassionate care.

  • The Crystal Gala

    Armature Works

    Please join the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation for an elegant evening filled with light and shimmer in a celebration of hope and healing we’ll join together to honor Lucio Gordan, MD, President & Managing Physician, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, and in celebration of the Foundation’s 15th Anniversary. Under the leadership of Event Co-Chairs Jaqueline R. Ambrose, General Counsel Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, and David Wenk, MD, Assistant Managing Physician, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute we’ll join together for dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions. Presented by Bristol Myers Squibb.