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Annual Alafia Lighted Boat Parade Returns On December 5
The FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club, in collaboration with Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation and parade sponsor Chris Ligori Law & Associates, is proud to present the 42nd annual Alafia Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 5. This treasured holiday tradition will bring…
Dementia And The Holidays, Compassionate Conversations
On Wednesday, November 4, Sandy’s Daughter Dementia Education will be presenting a workshop, Dementia and the Holidays, Compassionate Conversations, at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, located at 5339 County Rd. 579 in Seffner. Many families come together over the holiday…
Flight To Honor Mission 12 Accepting Guardian Applications
They’re gearing up for Flight to Honor Polk Mission 12 to fly local military veterans to Washington, D.C. where they will spend a day visiting monuments and shrines dedicated to the historical sacrifices of their youth. The airborne missions began in 2015 and give veterans a…

Tampa Bay weekend picks: Tom Petty Tribute, Los Tigres del Norte, sports & more
🎶 So much is happening at WMNF! 🎸 Oct. 3 — 7th Annual Tom Petty Birthday Tribute Show 📋 Oct. 10 — Estate Planning Seminar: Protecting Your Loved Ones and Preserving Your Values 🦇 Oct. 16 — WMNF Halloween Ball 💿 Nov. 7 — WMNF’s Annual Record & CD Sale 🏠 Dec. 6 — Light…
Ybor City Ghost Walk Brings Tampa’s Spooky Past To Life
The Tampabay Community Design Center (TCDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the rich design and architectural heritage of the Tampa Bay region while fostering a forward-thinking approach to design. It champions historic preservation and sustainability and…

Spooky, sparkly and artsy: Your Tampa Bay weekend event list
Spooky season is officially here, but scares aren't the only thing on the calendar. This weekend, you can dance under a disco ball, explore a horror convention, get creative with watercolor and celebrate the arts around Tampa Bay.

FishHawk Turkey Trot Returns Thanksgiving Morning For 18th Annual Run
Thanksgiving morning in FishHawk will once again begin with running shoes, community spirit and a little friendly competition when the 18th annual FishHawk Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26. The annual family-friendly event will begin at 5668 FishHawk Crossing…

Weekend spotlight: Caamp, TFO and Stormy Daniels
The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to bay area entertainment and the arts.

Fall is in the air: Piertoberfest, Pumpkin Patch, Fall Fest, Putt the Pier return to St. Pete Pier in October
October is here, and with it come some of the year’s biggest annual events on the St. Pete Pier. This is the month that kicks off the run of weeks […]

Tickets go on sale Saturday for Tampa’s most exclusive whiskey dinners, Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot
Hosted by Bern’s Steak House, the annual Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot week of whiskey dinners is one of Tampa’s most sought-after experiences. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, October 3, beginning […]

‘Everyone is in their cars, and they don’t really ever socialize’: World Car Free Day takes over Tampa
World Car Free Day brought residents to four Tampa locations on Saturday, Sept. 26. Walk Bike Tampa organized the celebration with local partners, including onbikes and Sidewalk Stompers.

Ferman Chevy Brandon to host massive block party with free food trucks and Karol G ticket giveaways
One of the best parties of the year in Tampa is completely free. Ferman Chevrolet Brandon is hosting a huge family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta on Saturday, October 3, from […]