Past Events

Walk the boardwalks and natural paths of Weedon Island, capturing photographs of native flora and fauna along the way.Grab your camera of choice and enjoy a guided tour of the trails at the Weedon Island Preserve! This program will begin with a brief classroom session to highlight the seasonal features of the Preserve, as well as specific wildlife behaviors, that will help participants capture the natural beauty of the area. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome.This hike is roughly…

Pedal for a lesson in local Black history. "Enlightening, Informative, Inspiring." "A whole new perspective on my city." "Very Unique."

This workshop is intended to inform and educate our community about period poverty. Join us to learn more. Help us keep our girls in school.Do you know a young lady who is struggle to obtain the monthly period supplies she needs? Period Poverty is an epidemic that impacts millions of women and girls worldwide. Did you know that 1 in 5 girls in the U.S. struggles to pay for period products and 18% of women have missed school, work or…

Examine where we stand compared to top markets nationwide and explore the steps we can take to create a vibrant, inclusive economy.Date and TimeApril 13, 202211:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.LocationUniversity Student Center Ballroom University South Florida - St. Petersburg campus 200 6th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Join hundreds of business, government and nonprofit leaders at our fifth annual State of the Region Community Event. We will unveil new research tracking more than 60 indicators of our region’s competitiveness and…

Take a walk through the early history of Weedon Island to learn about the indigenous cultures that lived here long ago.Led by professional archaeologists with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, hike to an active archaeological dig-site on Weeden Island. Attendees will learn about the early peoples that inhabited Weedon Island thousands of years ago, and the ongoing work being done by researchers to better understand these ancient cultures and how they interacted with their environment.This hike is recommended for adults…

Join us as we get CPR/AED certified while supporting a local Black-owned business!Join us as we get CPR/AED certified while supporting a local Black-owned business. Why get certified? The average response time for first responders once 911 is called is 8-12 minutes, AND in minority communities is sometimes doubled and tripled! For each minute defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival reduces by approximately 10%. As business owners, we are tasks with being leaders. In the event of a workplace…

This event will be a celebration of failures and the acceptance of failure in entrepreneurship, individuals, startups, and life.FAILURE IS NOT A BAD WORD! Failure is a pivotal point in an entrepreneur’s journey. Join us as we accept failure in entrepreneurship, individuals, start-ups, and life. Network with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders and participate in an inspirational discussion to uncover personal and professional failures, let them go, and create a community support structure for one another championing growth and re-labeling…