By Dealmaker Forum 📅 Date & Time: February 26, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST 📍 Location: Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, 1601 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33629 🔗 Register Here The Annual Dealmaker Summit is a prestigious event that honors the exceptional achievements of Tampa Bay’s M&A community. This gala celebrates the most impactful deals and recognizes the brilliant minds behind them, based on research from student analysts during quarterly forums. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Showcase Top Deals: Highlighting significant and innovative transactions shaping Tampa Bay’s business landscape. Recognize Dealmakers: Honoring individuals and firms driving success. Inspire Future Leaders: Encouraging the next generation of finance professionals. Foster Networking: Connecting industry leaders in a collaborative environment. Tampa Bay Connects is a reshare platform. We do not host these events. We only share them for community engagement purposes #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials #tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.comTampabayconnects.comWomenImpactNetwork.comTampaBayLatinChamber.comInGateConsulting.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-dealmaker-summit-tickets-1976259098162?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Tampa Bay Connects is a community discovery and media platform. We do not organize, host, manage, or operate the events featured on this site. All events, trademarks, logos, photographs, and promotional materials are the property of their respective owners and are displayed for informational and promotional purposes only. Our content is shared to help connect the community with local experiences and is sourced from public event listings, organizers, or official promotional channels. Full credit is given to the original event organizers, and direct links to official event pages are provided whenever available. Inclusion on TampaBayConnects.com does not imply sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement by Tampa Bay Connects, unless explicitly stated. tampabayconnects

Celebrate six years of dazzling performances at the LUX Legacy 6 Year Anniversary Show hosted by Gemma Lux! Experience Tampa Bay’s only luxurious pole arts cabaret at The Castle in Ybor City, featuring sensational Showgirl pole dancing that will excite and captivate. Event Details: Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST (Cocktail Hour: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM) Location: The Castle, 2004 North 16th Street, Tampa, FL 33605 Age: 21+ Tickets & Registration Sip delicious cocktails and enjoy a glamorous evening of pole arts entertainment. After the show, stick around to party at Tampa’s historic nightclub, The Castle. Tickets include access to the cocktail hour, show, and post-show festivities. Contact Host: Gemma Lux – Instagram @gemmalux Email or other socials may be available on the Eventbrite page. Tampa Bay Connects is a reshare platform. We do not host these events. We only share them for community engagement purposes #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials #tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine   Visit for More: TampaBusinessClub.comTampabayconnects.comWomenImpactNetwork.comTampaBayLatinChamber.comInGateConsulting.com   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lux-legacy-6-year-anniversary-show-lux-pole-cabaret-11726-saturday-tickets-1976460723228?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Tampa Bay Connects is a community discovery and media platform. We do not organize, host, manage, or operate the events featured on this site. All events, trademarks, logos, photographs, and promotional materials are the property of their respective owners and are displayed for informational and promotional purposes only. Our content is shared to help connect the community with local experiences and is sourced from public event listings, organizers, or official promotional channels. Full credit is given to the original event organizers, and direct links to official event pages are provided whenever available. Inclusion on TampaBayConnects.com does not imply sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement by Tampa Bay Connects, unless explicitly stated. tampabayconnects

Ahoy, Tampa! Gasparilla 2026 is finally here, and the Invasion Brunch Party at American Social is set to be the hottest ticket in town. Enjoy a pirate-packed atmosphere with brunch, drinks, music, and the best view of Tampa Bay’s iconic Gasparilla Invasion. Event Details: Date: January 31, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST Location: American Social – Tampa, 601 South Harbour Island Boulevard, #107, Tampa, FL 33602 Host: American Social – Tampa Contact Host At: events@american.social Register Here: Eventbrite Link What to Expect: Brunch Buffet (10am–1pm): Eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, beef sliders, turkey sandwiches, pastries, fruit & more. Select Open Bar (10am–3pm): Rum, High Noon, Grey Goose, Bacardi, Patron, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, mimosas, bloody marys, and premium wines. Music: Tampa’s top DJs spinning all day. VIP Tables & Couches: Private seating for up to 15 guests, premium liquor, champagne, and private cocktail service (starting at $4,500). Email events@american.social for VIP reservations. Entry to American Social from 10 AM–3 PM is only for ticket or VIP table holders. No general walk-ins are allowed until after 3 PM. Grab your crew, dress in your Gasparilla best, and set sail for the ultimate brunch experience! 🏴‍☠️🥂 Tampa Bay Connects is a reshare platform. We do not host these events. We only share them for community engagement purposes #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials #tampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine TampaBusinessClub.comTampabayconnects.comWomenImpactNetwork.comTampaBayLatinChamber.comInGateConsulting.com Note: Contact the host directly at events@american.social for any inquiries or VIP table reservations.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gasparilla-invasion-brunch-party-2026-tickets-1977495401980?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Tampa Bay Connects is a community discovery and media platform. We do not organize, host, manage, or operate the events featured on this site. All events, trademarks, logos, photographs, and promotional materials are the property of their respective owners and are displayed for informational and promotional purposes only. Our content is shared to help connect the community with local experiences and is sourced from public event listings, organizers, or official promotional channels. Full credit is given to the original event organizers, and direct links to official event pages are provided whenever available. Inclusion on TampaBayConnects.com does not imply sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement by Tampa Bay Connects, unless explicitly stated. tampabayconnects

Kick off Tampa’s biggest pirate celebration at Gasparilla PirateFest 2026 on January 31 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST along Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL. Join the legendary VooDoo Chef Foundation and their Krewe aboard the float as they travel the 4.5-mile parade route, tossing beads, doubloons, and treasures while celebrating Tampa Bay in style. This epic afternoon is perfect for pirates, parade enthusiasts, and anyone ready to party like a rockstar with over 140 floats, Krewes, marching bands, and the infamous YMKG pirates. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and the excitement that only Gasparilla season can bring—all along Tampa’s iconic Bayshore Boulevard.   📣 Spots fill fast — don’t miss your chance to be part of this legendary celebration! 👉 Register here ✨ Dress festive, gather your crew, and celebrate Gasparilla 2026 the right way! 🏴‍☠️⚓🎉   Tampa Bay Connects is a reshare platform. We do not host these events. We only share them for community engagement purposes. #Tampa #TampaBay #StPete #Clearwater #ThingsToDo #LocalEvents #Networking #TampaBayConnects #TampaNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TampaEntrepreneurs #Startups #TampaEats #TampaNightlife #DowntownTampa #TampaEvents #TampaSocials #TampaMagazine #TampaBayMagazine Partners & Sponsors: TampaBusinessClub.com Tampabayconnects.com WomenImpactNetwork.com TampaBayLatinChamber.com InGateConsulting.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sponsor-gasparilla-piratefest-2026-tickets-1975064976512?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Tampa Bay Connects is a community discovery and media platform. We do not organize, host, manage, or operate the events featured on this site. All events, trademarks, logos, photographs, and promotional materials are the property of their respective owners and are displayed for informational and promotional purposes only. Our content is shared to help connect the community with local experiences and is sourced from public event listings, organizers, or official promotional channels. Full credit is given to the original event organizers, and direct links to official event pages are provided whenever available. Inclusion on TampaBayConnects.com does not imply sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement by Tampa Bay Connects, unless explicitly stated. tampabayconnects