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Building bridges that connect businesses with charitable opportunities to make a difference for those in need.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August 22 – The Florida Aquarium Tour & Drinks at Sparkman Wharf!
Organized by Anthony Mason, Manager of Philanthropic Giving at The Florida Aquarium, this will be an event you won’t want to miss!!
Join us for an incredible inside tour of The Florida Aquarium followed by drinks at Sparkman Wharf afterwards to network and enjoy great company with a gorgeous downtown view! Get the chance to visit one of the best rated aquariums in the US to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals – including sea turtles, sharks, lemurs, otters – with the goal of building awareness and inspiring conservation action.
This event is limited to 25 guests so be sure to get your tickets fast before they run out!
DETAILS:
Aquarium Tour –
Date: Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Location: The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602
Sparkman Wharf –
Time: 5:45pm
Location: 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Parking: Be sure to arrive before 4pm to find parking, have time to walk to the front gate and check in. The tour will start promptly at 4pm!
September (TBD) – Bridge of Hope Kitchen Volunteer Day!
Organized by Coy Stull, Attorney at Law | Carlton Fields. This engaging and hands-on morning will be an event you won’t want to miss!!
DETAILS:
Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Time: 9:00am-11:30am
Location: The Bridge of Hope Kitchen
1178 62nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33705
If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Motyl – Samantha.Motyl@lsfnet.org
To learn more about the wonderful work being done each day at the Bridge of Hope Kitchen, visit: https://www.thehopekitchen.com/
October 3rd – LSF Soiree of Hope 2024!
We are delighted to invite you to the LSF Soiree of Hope, held at The Centre Club!
Join us for the most hopeful night in Tampa Bay! Our inspiring evening will be filled with great music, impactful stories, networking opportunities, and delicious food. We encourage you to support our mission by participating in our silent auction at the event!
Tickets are $50, which includes a drink, food, and a truly impactful evening. Additionally, sponsorship opportunities are still available for those who wish to further support our cause.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special night with you!
DETAILS:
Date: October 3rd, 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: The Centre Club
123 West Shore Blvd. 8th Floor, Tampa FL 33609
SPRING / SUMMER EVENTS
- March – Dusk Till Dawn Event
- May – VIP Networking Event CITY Furniture
- May – LSF Pickleball Fundraiser
- June – Building Success Summit
- July – Bridge of Hope
- August – Tampa Aquarium
FALL EVENTS
- September – Carrollwood Florist
- October – The No More Foundation
- November – Hope Villages of America
- December- LSF Christmas Angels
FALL EVENTS
- September – Carrollwood Florist
- October – The No More Foundation
- November – Hope Villages of America
- December- LSF Christmas Angels
2024 PAST EVENTS
Thank you to all BABB members that donated their time volunteering and participating in the past events throughout the year – we appreciate you!
- January 30th – Andrew Koenig, City Furniture
- February 28th – Synapse Summit 2024
- February 29th – Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s 21st Annual Cup of Compassion Breakfast
- March 22nd – Dusk ‘Till Dawn Event, Dawning Family Services
- May 2nd – VIP Networking Event/Tour with Andrew Koenig at CITY Furniture
- May 17th – LSF Pickleball Match: Serving Up Hope
- May 17th – Stairway for Heroes Inaugural Golf Tournament
- June 26 – Pride Construction Coalition One Year Anniversary
2023 PAST EVENTS
- Jan 18th – LSF 40th Anniversary
- Feb 18th – USF Scrub Run
- Mar 13-19th – Valspar Volunteer Event
- April 15th – JA Field Day
- May 16th – Atlas Professional Services: Members + Guest Event
- June 15th – Operation Jacks Village, Centre Club Helping Hands Happy Hour
- June 18th – Juneteenth Volunteer event for Tampa Museum of Art
- July 18th – Baseball Night @ Dunedin Blue Jays
- August 24th – TEDx Speaker, Joanne Sullivan at Soaring City
- September 25th – Speed Networking Event
- October 28th – NAMIWalks Hillsborough
- November 9th – LSF Soiree of Hope
- December 7th – LSF Christmas Angels Sorting Day
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