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! Our shoppers are not ordinary, but extraordinary! Let’s party!
The Gasparilla Music Foundation is a Florida 501(c)-3 non-profit corporation that organizes an annual music festival in Tampa and supports music education through its Recycled Tunes program. The 2026 festival takes place the weekend of April 10 – 12 at Meridian Fields located at 101 S Meridian Ave. situated between the Water Street Tampa District, the Channel District and Ybor City featuring musical acts from a wide variety of genres on several stages and cuisine from the region’s top restaurants. As part of its mission to support and promote music and education, the organization operates throughout the year providing musical instruments, repairs and equipment to local school music programs and paid performance opportunities for local musicians. The Gasparilla Music Foundation was founded in 2011 with financial support from many Tampa Bay area based businesses and the organization’s founding members, The Ring of Fire. The organizations goals include: Creating a long-term sustainable institution benefiting the Tampa bay area Support and Promote local musicians and bands Support and Promote local cuisine and beverages Provide support and financial assistance for music education Contribute to the economic development of the region Contribute to the neighborhood rejuvenation of the city’s urban core Promote the region’s cultural heritage Minimize the environmental impacts of festival production Promote public and alternative methods of transportation
Tampa Bay’s most anticipated fashion gala returns for its 13th Annual Heels to Heal Fashion Show Fundraiser — Fashion in Bloom. Join us for an unforgettable evening of style, empowerment, and community as we celebrate growth, renewal, and the strength of survivors. This year’s Petals & Power theme honors the journey from trauma to triumph through an inspiring runway presentation by House of Rina, featuring top local boutiques and designers in partnership with Booze & Boutiques. Guests will enjoy: A runway show featuring luxury designs and spring couture Premium open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres Live music, auction experiences, and floral-inspired décor Opportunities to connect with our mission and community leaders Every ticket directly supports the Heels to Heal Crisis Counseling Program, providing compassionate, trauma-focused counseling to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Your presence helps survivors of abuse heal, rebuild, and bloom.
Join us for the GiGi's Playhouse Tampa Blue & Gold Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating acceptance, achievement, and community while supporting the life-changing programs of GiGi's Playhouse Tampa. The gala will take place on April 11 at 6:00 PM at George M. Steinbrenner Field and will feature a night filled with great food, dancing, exciting raffles and prizes, inspiring stories, and plenty of fun. Guests can attend by purchasing individual tickets or reserving a VIP table for eight, making it a wonderful night out with friends, colleagues, or family. Businesses and community members can also support the event by purchasing a sponsorship, donating raffle items, or making a general donation through the event registration page. If you’re unable to attend, you can still make an impact by donating a ticket so a family in our community can attend and experience the celebration. All proceeds from the evening support free educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families in the Tampa community. Don’t miss this meaningful and memorable evening—get involved today and help us make a difference!
Major Championship Golf returns to Florida’s West Coast The Senior PGA Championship makes its appearance at The Concession Golf Club April 16-19, 2026. The Concession, in Bradenton will host the 2026 - 2028 Senior PGA Championships. In addition to Championship golf, this historic major provides a variety of experiences with a family-friendly atmosphere. GOLF
A grand spring tradition, Art in Bloom presents floral interpretations of works in the Museum of Fine Arts collection. Designs are created by professional florists, talented hobbyists, and members of The Stuart Society. Join us as we celebrate spring! Art in Bloom Co-Chairs: Nancy Rutland & Lindsay Carter
Dance Your Dream is an inclusive, high-energy evening designed for individuals ages 14 and older, featuring this year’s theme, “A Night at the Circus.” The event includes dancing, food, games, entertainment, a raffle area, and a newly added Community Resource Room, offering access to representatives from local organizations that provide valuable assistance and support. The event will be held at Wesley Chapel District Park at 7727 Boyette Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 and raises funds to support individuals living with disabilities and those struggling in our community.
The Night Includes: A lively reception with hors d'oeuvres and open bar The runway debut of pediatric cancer warriors, in fashion-forward looks and their dream professions on the Dream Walk Every ticket and sponsorship supports groundbreaking research for pediatric cancer Want to get involved? Shop your support by sponsoring a moment on the runway, inviting your team, or simply attending—it all helps make dreams possible.
Toes in the Sand, Tommy Bahama Casual. Join us at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort as celebrity executive chef Will Artley showcases his culinary masterpieces by the sea!
Save the Date for the 2026 LiFT Your Spirits at the Derby May 2, 2026 at the St. Petersburg Coliseum This fantastic and fun evening benefiting Learning Independence For Tomorrow (LiFT FL) is a Kentucky Derby-themed party on May 2, 2026 from 5-11pm at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL! Join us for a night of celebration including a Derby attire contest, incredible chance drawings, custom cocktails, delicious cuisine, and exclusive silent and live auction items! All proceeds will benefit the students of LiFT Academy and the LiFT University Transition program.
Tampa Riverfest Presented by Publix Super Markets Riverfest is a public, two-day, FREE event that is held the first weekend in May each year. The festival spans the entire length of the Riverwalk including several parks and features family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa's cultural institutions, local musicians and restaurants. The festival includes Taste of Riverwalk on Friday night and Taco Fest on Saturday. There is also a full concert series of regional and local bands on the main stage in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and a balloon glow at sunset on both nights. Other activities include a wiener dog derby, a lantern parade, yoga, a water ski show and a paddle invasion. Food.
Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco will recognize the contribution of nurses to the health of Pasco County during National Nurses Week, May 6 – May 12, 2026. The focal point of the evening’s festivities once again is the announcement of several categories of Nurse of the Year.from local Pasco County hospitals, health facilities, medical practices and home health organizations.
