Events

Event details: floridacollege.edu or (813) 988-5131. Since the first event in 2008, the funds raised at this annual dinner have benefitted the scholarships at Florida College. Over 100 students have received scholarships since the inception of the dinner.

The Gasparilla Bowl Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament is held annually and supports Tampa Bay Waterkeeper. This is a catch and release event captured through iAngler focused on catching the largest snook, redfish and trout. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, including the captain and three anglers.

HYROX combines both running & functional workout stations, where participants run 1km, followed by 1 functional workout station, repeated eight times. Each race is hosted indoors in expansive exhibition halls, creating an immersive and electrifying race, where your spectators can support you from the very beginning to the very end. This race format remains consistent across the globe, enabling global leaderboards & a cumulative World Championships at the end of each race season. Accommodating both professional athletes, and everyday fitness enthusiasts looking to take their training to the next level, HYROX is the sport for everybody.

Hack Your Health (formerly KetoCon) is the premier destination for anyone passionate about optimizing health and longevity. Since 2017, this three-day event has united thousands of attendees with leading experts in nutrition, biohacking, fitness, and human performance for an immersive weekend of education, connection, and transformation. From world-class presentations and hands-on workshops to an expansive expo hall with 100+ exhibitors and cutting-edge health experiences like cold plunges, metabolic testing, and red light therapy, Hack Your Health offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, explore, and take action. More than a conference, it’s a vibrant community where curiosity thrives, breakthroughs happen, and attendees leave inspired to elevate their well-being.

This is an annual tattoo show.

For event details: www.tampabaychamber.com The Chamber’s final signature event of the calendar is a celebration of the year’s achievements, a presentation of the Chamber’s vision for the future, and the installation of new leadership.

The FMEA Professional Development Conference is one of the largest music education professional development events in the United States. In addition to approximately 250 clinic sessions and concerts, it is host to 22 All-State Ensembles featuring Florida's top Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar, and Elementary students conducted by world-class conductors and teachers. It is attended by more than 10,000 people, including secondary music directors, elementary music teachers, music supervisors, college students, college music teachers, school administrators, K-12 students performing in the All-State ensembles, students and professional musicians performing with invited performing ensembles, exhibitors, and parents of performing students. Tickets for the All-State Performances will be available at registration on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please call (800) 301-3621 or visit www.flmusiced.org For event details: www.fmea.org or (800) 301-3632 The FMEA Professional Development Conference is one of the largest music education professional development events in the United States. In addition to approximately 250 clinic sessions and concerts, it is host to 22 All-State Ensembles featuring Florida's top Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar, and Elementary Orff students conducted by world-class conductors and teachers. It is attended by more than 10,000 people, including secondary music directors, elementary music teachers, music supervisors, college students, college music teachers, school administrators, K-12 students performing in the All-State ensembles, students and professional musicians performing with invited performing ensembles, exhibitors, and parents of performing students.

Sisel International celebrates two decades of innovation with a global gathering of dealers and partners. This multi-day convention will feature brand updates, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, culminating in an awards gala and dinner recognizing excellence across the Sisel community.

For event details: www.militaryam.com DSI is a premier non-partisan Institute designed to assist in advancing the mission critical goals of the United States’ Military and Government.

The Gasparilla Invasion Brunch Experience at the Tampa Convention Center features a fully catered brunch, entertainment, and a cash bar. Enjoy the view as the Pirates from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla invade Tampa! Inside and Outside tables available. Tickets and more information available at www.gasparillatreasures.com

Private event - for registered attendees only. The National Principals Conference is the nation’s premier gathering of PK–12 principals and assistant principals. School leaders are coming together to reimagine education, ignite bold and innovative strategies, and strengthen the networks that sustain them. At its core, NPC 2027 fosters purpose-driven communities—grounded in research and practice—that connect leaders across the country. Together, these experiences elevate leadership, advance equity, and chart the future of education with vision, purpose, and unstoppable impact.

Ya by the Bay Book Festival is where Readers become Leaders. Every session is designed to help you use the power of Story to Dream Big, Lead with Confidence and Be the Author of Your Own Life.