The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida honored six Tampa Bay area women at its annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. The Women of Distinction, for 2024, included a Woman of Promise, Diane Walker, and a Hall of Fame Inductee, Renée Vaughn. Each of the honorees spoke at the luncheon. It’s the only GSWCF fundraiser all … Read more
Guests gathered inside the SOTA Residences & Hotel sales gallery in Sarasota for a private VIP reception to hear updates from developer Rodrigo Trepp. As president of Trepp Developments, his vision for downtown’s mixed-use project continues to expand as he announced a new virtual concierge service that will be offered to owners of the 35 residences, via LIVunLtd. Special … Read more
Preserve Vision Florida honored Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams as its 2024 Persons of Vision, in recognition of their leadership in Tampa Bay. The 45th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala was held at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, in Tampa.
The Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Annual Banquet was held at the India Cultural Center, in Tampa. Kuleen Shah, founder of Connecting Tampa Bay, was the event chair. The event raised $90,000 in sponsorships, advertising and through a silent auction.
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth and Questmont Virtual Family Office, in Tampa, held an exclusive dinner event for a handful of previous TBBW cover stars. The dinner was held at the private estate of Taylor and Sonya Ranker, in Odessa, followed a guided champagne and caviar tasting followed by a private chef-created finner, coordinated by … Read more
Enriquez Estate Wines showcased their portfolio of wines at Toast Tampa, a two-night wine experience, held at the Tampa Club. This all-inclusive event brought together enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience of wine, entertainment and camaraderie, all in support of Quest, Inc.’s mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.
More than 2,500 impacted by Alzheimer’s, and other forms of dementia, came out for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, at Amalie Arena. Participants raised more than $425,000 to find a cure and for local care and support services.
The University Area Community Development Corporation hosted its 25th anniversary gala, the Silver Jubilee, at T. Pepin’s Hospitality Centre, in Tampa.
In true Phantom of the Opera style, 500 community stakeholders and industry partners gathered at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay to celebrate another year in Tampa Bay tourism and included the appointment of new board chair, board members and advisory board members. In 2023, Tampa Bay achieved its best fiscal year ever with more than … Read more
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.
