Community Calendar
  • Save the Date: CFY Banquet on the Beach

    Sheraton Sand Key Resort

    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!

  • Family Friendly Business Networking Event

    Thrive by Five's Business Engagement group is thrilled to invite you to our St. Petersburg Family Friendly Businesses Networking Event hosted by LUMA at SkyBeach Resort on April 29 at 5:30 pm sponsored by the City of Pinellas Park, in partnership with the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce! Join us to network and connect with businesses across the Tampa Bay region and feel free to extend this invite to your own business partners as our goal is that all Tampa Bay businesses are “Family Friendly”. You can RSVP at https://business.stpete.com/eventcalendar/Details/family-friendly-business-networking-event-1667424?sourceTypeId=Hub Family Friendly Tampa Bay is a business engagement initiative of Thrive by Five, rooted in the belief that companies that prioritize employee retention and productivity by employing family-friendly policies such as paid leave, healthcare plans, flexible schedules, corporate volunteerism, and competitive wages deserve to be celebrated. We will announce all new and renewed businesses that submit their application by the second cycle deadline of April. 24. Congratulations to SkyBeach Resort and Lutheran Family Services for being our newest designated businesses. For a current list of all 69 awardees, visit our website at www.familyfriendlytampabay.org.

  • Serving Up Hope

    Tampa Pickleball Crew 1701 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

    Grab a paddle and let’s rally for a good cause! Join us on the court for an exhilarating evening of pickleball action in our annual tournament. Space is limited to 30 teams (60 players) over 10 courts. There will be King of the Hill play segmented into skill level, so there’s a place for everyone to smash, lob, and dink their way to victory—all while making a positive impact. So grab your paddle, gather your team, and let’s serve up hope together!

  • LiFT Your Spirits 2026

    The Coliseum St. Petersburg

    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.

  • Pepin Academies Gallop & Give Derby Social

    Egypt Shrine Event Center

    Join us for Gallop & Give, an evening inspired by the excitement and tradition of the Kentucky Derby, benefiting Pepin Academies. Guests will enjoy a festive Derby‑themed celebration featuring signature cocktails, engaging experiences, and opportunities to connect with the Pepin community—all in support of students with diverse learning needs. From the pageantry of Derby Day style to unique interactive moments throughout the evening, Gallop & Give promises a memorable night of fun, philanthropy, and purpose. Proceeds from the event directly support Pepin Academies’ mission to inspire confidence, foster academic success, and create meaningful opportunities for our students. - Derby‑inspired attire encouraged - Signature drinks and experiences - A night of celebration for a great cause

  • Palm Trees and Paws

    PLEASE JOIN US: For a fun filled evening with Sara Blakely, cocktails and culinary delights from Baystar Restaurant Group, and live entertainment by the Black Honkeys Band. Benefitting SPCA TAMPA BAY

  • Tampa Riverfest

    Cutis Hixon Park Tampa, FL

    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.

  • Mommy & Me High Tea: Redefining Refuge

    Armature Works

    Features include hot and cold teas served in vintage crockery, tea sandwiches and delectable desserts, a fashion show featuring clothing for women and children, princess experiences, photo opportunities, live entertainment, fun craft experiences for you and your children and a silent auction benefiting Redefining Refuge. Come dressed in your finest tea chic attire, hats, fascinators, gloves and pretty dresses are encouraged! Your admission includes a keepsake photo of you and your little one, princess meet and greets, cookie decorating, mini beauty treatments, shopping experiences, a fashion show, hot and cold teas, tea sandwiches, scones and dessert. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s beneficiary will be a local Tampa Non-Profit, Redefining Refuge. This very worthy Cause is hard at work daily in our Community fighting the injustice of Child Trafficking ** Please note that this subject will at no time be broached during the event, but information will be privately and readily available to you as a parent upon request. We; along with our Partner organization believe that empowering young girls now, and strengthening families is one of the best ways to prevent children from becoming potentially vulnerable victims in the future.

  • Caymus Spring Fling Wine Dinner

    The Birchwood Grand Ballroom

    Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the renowned wines of Caymus Vineyards, thoughtfully reimagined for the season  On May 6th at 6:30 PM, step into the Grand Ballroom at The Birchwood for a beautifully curated four-course dining experience by Executive Chef Steven Cady. Each course highlights the vibrant flavors of spring and is expertly paired to complement the depth, balance, and character of every pour  From delicate, refined beginnings to rich, expressive finishes, this evening is designed to showcase the harmony between cuisine and wine in a setting that feels both elevated and inviting  $140++ per guest | Seating is limited. Reserve your place and experience Caymus in full bloom 

  • Five Fabulous Females

    Tradewinds Resort

    Join us as we celebrate the inspiring women who lead, uplift, and shape our community at this year’s Fabulous Females Luncheon. This signature event supports the Student Scholarship Program at Academy Prep, a nationally accredited, tuition-free middle school that empowers promising students qualifying for need-based scholarships. With a challenging and supportive academic curriculum and long-term graduate support, Academy Prep is preparing tomorrow’s leaders, one scholar at a time!

  • 20th Annual Nurses Gala

    St. George Greek Orthodox Church

    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.

  • Hall of Fame Luncheon at Armature Works

    Armature Works

    More information coming soon! For volunteer opportunities contact: eventvolunteers@bbbstampabay.org For Sponsorship opportunities contact: sponsorship@bbbstampabay.org