On The Scene

Visit Tampa Bay, and more than 500 of its partners, honored the impact of unsung heroes in Tampa’s hospitality industry during their National Travel and Tourism Week Luncheon, at the

The Mommy & Me High Tea, a signature event from Eventing Tampa Bay, was held at Armature Works, in Tampa.  The annual event provides hot and cold teas served in

CASA’s Nautical Nights Gala rallied over 350 community leaders, generating over half a million dollars in support of CASA’s vital domestic violence services.  The event was held at The Hilton

The Indo-US Chamber honored four business and community leaders at the 2024 Banyan Ball, at the Grand Hyatt, in Tampa.  The individuals that were honored included Rohini Rustogi, founder, president

The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation celebrated its 45th anniversary at a gala held at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.  The event had a performance by Robin Zander, the founder of

More than 500 attendees gathered to support the Habitat mission at the sold-out Glow Gala, presented by Crown Automotive Charities and the Hawkins Family Foundation.  The event, at the Vinoy

Ryann Halo, of Salon Halo, and Gretchen Bauer, of BSWANKY, co-hosted an event at Salon Halo, in South Tampa, to benefit PACE for Girls. Food was provided by Chef Rosana

The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting, on the campus of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.  Speakers at this year’s meeting included St. Pete

AchieveHERS, an initiative of Amplify Clearwater, held its signature luncheon, at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.  Guest speakers for the event included Liz & Mallory Dimmitt.

New Life Village, a nonprofit that provides a residential community for families impacted by foster care or trauma, held its annual fundraising gala, Escaping Away to Margaritaville, at T Pepin

The Suncoast Hospice Foundation held its 22nd annual gala, at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, in St. Petersburg.  The foundation raised more than $346,000 at this year’s sold-out event,

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