Romance readers, this one’s for you! On Wednesday, October 8 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM EDT, bestselling author A.L. Jackson is coming to Steamy Lit in Tampa for an intimate Book Signing + Conversation — and it’s going to be the swooniest night of the season! 📍 Location: Steamy Lit 2832 South MacDill Avenue #C Tampa, FL 33629 Get ready to dive deep into the emotional, heart-racing stories that have made A.L. Jackson a fan favorite. This is your chance to hear the inspiration behind her unforgettable characters, ask your burning questions, and get your books signed — all in the cozy, romance-loving vibes of Steamy Lit. Whether you’re already obsessed with her work or new to her world of brooding heroes and tender love stories, this is your invitation to connect, fangirl, and fall even harder for the magic of romance novels. 🎟️ Spots are limited, so don’t wait! 👉 Grab your ticket now on Eventbrite 📲 Keep the excitement going on Instagram: @steamlitbooks   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/al-jackson-book-signing-convo-tickets-1711423416509?aff=ebdssbdestsearch tampabayconnects

  Join the NAACP Hillsborough County for an unforgettable evening of empowerment, unity, and purpose at the highly anticipated Freedom Fund Dinner, happening Saturday, September 27 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM EDT at the elegant Tampa Convention Center. 📍 Location: Tampa Convention Center 333 South Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602 This annual signature event is more than just a dinner — it’s a powerful gathering of community leaders, activists, allies, and change-makers who are committed to advancing civil rights and social justice. Come dressed to impress and ready to be inspired by dynamic speakers, honoree recognitions, live entertainment, and an atmosphere charged with purpose and pride. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time guest, this evening is a celebration of Black excellence, community resilience, and the continued fight for equity in Hillsborough County and beyond. 🎟️ Tickets are going fast — secure yours now: 👉 Register on Eventbrite 📲 Stay connected on Instagram: @naacphillsborough   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com     https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naacp-hillsborough-county-freedom-fund-dinner-tickets-1347260986879?aff=ebdssbdestsearch tampabayconnects

  Start your Saturday with a jolt of caffeine and a pulse of music at House & Coffee Tampa, happening Saturday, November 15 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST at the brand-new Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters location in Tampa! (Doors open early at 7:30 AM — because the vibes wait for no one.) 📍 Location: Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters (New Location) 6905 North Orleans Avenue Tampa, FL 33604 This one-of-a-kind experience brings together two essentials: craft coffee and deep house beats. Whether you’re an early riser, a music lover, a creative soul, or just need a pick-me-up with personality, this is your scene. Sip on handcrafted lattes while grooving to live DJ sets, connecting with community, and soaking in the laid-back yet electric energy of Tampa’s underground culture. Expect: 🎧 Live DJs spinning all morning ☕ Signature Blind Tiger brews & bites 🛍️ Local vendors & creative pop-ups 📸 Insta-worthy vibes all day This is more than coffee — it’s a movement. Come vibe, caffeinate, and celebrate community in one of Tampa’s coolest new spaces. 🎟️ Space is limited — grab your ticket now: 👉 Register on Eventbrite 📲 Follow the flavor & flow on Instagram: @blindtigercoffeeroasters   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com     https://www.eventbrite.com/e/house-coffee-tampa-nov-15-blind-tiger-coffee-roasters-tickets-1716018661009?aff=ebdssbdestsearch tampabayconnects

  Join the movement to fight cancer, promote wellness, and uplift the community at the Conquer Cancer Walk/Run & Health Fair, happening Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST at Rowlett Park in Tampa! 📍 Location: Rowlett Park 2401 East Yukon Street Tampa, FL 33604 Whether you’re walking for a loved one, running toward better health, or just want to be part of something powerful, this event is your chance to take action. Enjoy a scenic 5K walk/run through Rowlett Park, then stick around for a vibrant health fair featuring wellness resources, local vendors, fitness demos, free health screenings, giveaways, and more! This event is family-friendly, community-driven, and packed with purpose. Every step you take supports cancer awareness, education, and prevention. 💖 Walk. Run. Conquer. 🎟️ Registration is open — claim your spot now: 👉 Register on Eventbrite 📲 Follow event updates and inspiration on Instagram: @enlightened.fl   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com     https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conquer-cancer-walkrun-health-fair-tickets-1582384728319?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   tampabayconnects

  Looking for deeper purpose, inner peace, or a stronger sense of community? Step into sacred knowledge at The 7 Principles of Ma’at Workshop, happening Monday at 5:30 PM at 5815 N 34th St, Tampa, FL — a powerful evening rooted in ancient African philosophy and modern-day self-empowerment. 📍 Location: 5815 North 34th Street Tampa, FL 33610 In this unique and transformational workshop, you’ll explore the 7 guiding principles of Ma’at — Truth, Justice, Balance, Order, Harmony, Reciprocity, and Righteousness — and how to integrate them into your daily life. Through guided discussion, reflection, and group connection, this experience offers tools to align your spirit, strengthen your relationships, and live with greater intention. This is more than a workshop — it’s a cultural awakening, a community gathering, and a journey back to self. ✨ Come open-minded. 🌀 Leave aligned. 🎟️ Reserve your spot now: 👉 Register here on Eventbrite 📲 Connect on Instagram for updates and inspiration: @7principlesworkshop   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-7-principles-of-maat-workshop-tickets-1598641763549?aff=ebdssbdestsearch tampabayconnects

  Get ready to see art in a whole new light. On Thursday, October 16 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM EDT, the doors of Tampa’s historic Orlo House & Ballroom will open to a transformative evening of creativity, connection, and awakening at Now I See: An Immersive Art Experience. 📍 Location: The Orlo House & Ballroom 315 South Plant Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 This isn’t your average gallery stroll. Now I See invites you to step inside the art — to see, hear, feel, and experience the stories behind the brushstrokes. From multimedia installations to live performances, this curated experience fuses visual art, sound, and narrative in a stunning environment designed to stir your senses and open your heart. Whether you’re an art lover, a seeker of inspiration, or someone craving a powerful night of beauty and meaning — this event will leave you changed. 🎨 Come curious. ✨ Leave awakened. 🎟️ Tickets are going fast — claim yours now: 👉 Register here on Eventbrite 📲 Get a sneak peek and follow the journey on Instagram: @nowisee.art   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/now-i-see-an-immersive-art-experience-tickets-1640675116439?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   tampabayconnects

  Feeling overwhelmed, off-track, or just in need of a reset? Step into a space of clarity, calm, and empowerment at the Breakthrough to Balance Workshop, happening Sunday, September 21 from 5:00 – 6:30 PM EDT (doors open at 4:30 PM) at Prime Body Studios in Tampa. 📍 Location: Prime Body Studios 6601 Gunn Highway Tampa, FL 33625 This isn’t just another self-help seminar — it’s an interactive, soul-stirring experience designed to help you realign with your goals, reclaim your energy, and reignite your purpose. Through guided reflection, movement, and actionable mindset strategies, you’ll break through the mental clutter and emotional blocks that have been holding you back. Led by passionate wellness leaders and coaches, this workshop will leave you feeling grounded, energized, and ready to move forward with confidence. 🧘‍♀️ Expect mindfulness. 📓 Expect breakthroughs. 💫 Expect balance. 🎟️ Ready to reset and rise? Reserve your spot now: 👉 Register on Eventbrite 📲 Stay inspired on Instagram: @primebodystudios   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakthrough-to-balance-workshop-tickets-1653035546819?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   tampabayconnects

  Mark your calendars, book lovers! On Friday, September 19 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM EDT, step into the world of rising literary star Sera Amoroso at an unforgettable Book Launch Celebration at Books-A-Million in Brandon! 📍 Location: Books-A-Million 839 Brandon Town Center Drive #Mall Brandon, FL 33511 Be among the first to get your hands on Sera Amoroso’s highly anticipated new release — a story packed with heart, hope, and page-turning emotion. Whether you’re already a fan or discovering her work for the first time, this event is the perfect chance to meet the author, hear about her writing journey, and get your copy signed in person. Expect an afternoon filled with bookish energy, author insights, and plenty of photo ops — plus an opportunity to connect with fellow readers and celebrate the launch of a powerful new voice in fiction. 🎟️ Admission is free, but space is limited! 👉 Reserve your spot now on Eventbrite 📲 Follow the excitement on Instagram: @serawritesbooks   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-with-sera-amoroso-tickets-1645191805979?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   tampabayconnects

  Do you crave the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright spine-chilling? Then prepare yourself for a hauntingly unforgettable evening at MURDERS, MONSTERS, and MYSTERIES, happening Thursday, October 23 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM EDT at the historic J.C. Newman Cigar Company in Tampa. 📍 Location: J.C. Newman Cigar Company 2701 North 16th Street Tampa, FL 33605 Step into the atmospheric world of gothic tales, unsolved crimes, and terrifying folklore as this one-of-a-kind event blends literature and lore in an unforgettable setting. Whether you’re a true crime fanatic, horror lover, or just enjoy a good mystery, this event is the perfect pre-Halloween thrill! Expect dramatic readings, creepy storytelling, literary discussions, and maybe even a few surprises lurking in the shadows. Set in the oldest family-owned premium cigar factory in the country, the venue itself adds an extra layer of eerie charm to this already spine-tingling evening. 🎟️ Spots are vanishing fast — grab yours now! 👉 Reserve your ticket on Eventbrite 📲 Keep the mystery going on Instagram: @jcnewmancigarco   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murders-monsters-and-mysteries-tickets-1708174288279?aff=ebdssbdestsearch tampabayconnects

  Looking for a meaningful way to spend your December evening? On Thursday, December 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM EST, cozy up at Leads Coffeehouse in Tampa for a heartfelt discussion of Tuesdays with Morrie, the beloved memoir by Mitch Albom that explores life, love, and what truly matters. 📍 Location: Leads Coffeehouse 2701 North Himes Avenue Tampa, FL 33607 This inspiring book club event invites you to reflect on Mitch Albom’s moving conversations with his former professor Morrie Schwartz — lessons on embracing life’s challenges, finding joy, and cherishing human connection. It’s a perfect opportunity to gather with fellow readers, share your thoughts, and soak in the warm atmosphere over a great cup of coffee. Whether you’re reading Tuesdays with Morrie for the first time or revisiting its timeless wisdom, this event promises an evening filled with insight, inspiration, and community. 🎟️ Reserve your spot today — seats are limited! 👉 Register now on Eventbrite 📲 Follow Leads Coffeehouse on Instagram for updates and more: @leadscoffeehouse   #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials#tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leads-coffeehouse-book-club-tuesdays-with-morrie-by-mitch-albom-tickets-1557387641359?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   tampabayconnects