On The Scene

Project Dynamo, a nonprofit based in Tampa that helps those impacted in disaster areas and conflict zones throughout the world, held its Red, White & Rescued Gala, at Armature Works, in Tampa. 

The ReliaQuest Bowl celebrated its 2024 Contract Signing Party, at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa. Louisiana State University and the University of Wisconsin will go head-to-head at the annual college game, scheduled for January 1, at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa. The game will kick off at 12:00 p.m. and be telecast nationally, on ESPN2

The Pasco Economic Development Council hosted its 35th Annual Awards, at the Pasco Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center.  The evening was presented by AdventHealth, Florida’s Sports Coast, USF Corporate Training & Professional Education and Greater Tampa Realtors.

The American Cancer Society held its annual Cattle Baron’s Ball, at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC, in Tampa.  Proceeds from the event directly benefit programs and research for the ACS. 

AdventHealth West Florida and the Pepin Family presented the 2023 Starlight Gala at the JW Marriott, in Tampa.  The event raised a record-breaking $1.3 million. 

Leadership Tampa Bay celebrated the graduating class of 2023 at the Centre Club, in Tampa. During the annual meeting, the chair of the 2023 class, Jason Baker, passed the gavel to Nancy Newkirk. In addition, the LTB introduced the board of directors, and officers, for the 2023-2024 year.

The Spring of Tampa Bay held its annual Handbags and Happy Hour fundraising event at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, in Tampa. 

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties was joined by University of South Florida President Rhea Law, and TBBW Award finalists, and winners, to present the keys to new Habitat homeowners, the Louch Family. Law was named Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s overall winner in its inaugural awards program, held in April. The

The Indo-US Chamber honored four community leaders at the 2023 Banyan Ball. Danny Persaud, chief executive officer and president of MidFlorida Armored and ATM Services, was honored as Businessman of the Year. Santosh Govindaraju, CEO of Convergent Capital Partners, was honored as the Community Service Leader of the Year. Sidd Pagidipati, chairman of Ayon Capital,

The Inspire, Imagine & Hope Gala, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, took place at The Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club.  Nearly 200 came out for the event, raising $415,000 for care and support programs, research and advocacy initiatives from the Alzheimer’s Association. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of

The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship was held at the Innisbrook Resort, in Palm Harbor.  Taylor Moore shot 10 under par 274, with a closing 67, to win on the PGA TOUR for the first time. While it is too early for a final accounting, Tracy West, tournament director, said in a statement that she is

Almost 400 guests gathered at Armature Works, in Tampa, to honor the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation as the Children’s Dream Fund Dreammaker of the Year.  This annual event honors an individual, or group, for their contribution to the Children’s Dream Fund and to the Tampa Bay community.