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New Member Tonya Fine will share her experiences moving 3 children and a business from Canada to New Zealand. NOTE NEW VENUE: Parkshore Grill Schedule 11:00 AM - … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – November 2024
NOTE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE! Bring your guest and a dish to share to the TBI Potluck! The club will provide ham, rolls and water. Bring any other … Continue reading Potluck
Meet at Rococo Steak Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, November 19 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496.
Join us for our annual Holiday party at the beautiful Isla del Sol yacht club. This Members-only event is complimentary. There is a cash bar for those who choose a … Continue reading Holiday Luncheon – December 2024
Join us for a wine tasting at Ginny Cohen's house featuring sparkling wines from France, Italy and Spain. There is a 15-person attendance limit. Final deadline is 5:00 PM, December … Continue reading Wine Tasting – December 2024
We're gathering at Bonefish Grill! Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, December 17 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496.
Kathleen Kulla will present "My Life in Ruins." She will share again some of her adventures and travels pursuing her interest in archaeology, and add a few new ones … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – January 2025
Meet at Bohemios Tapa Restaurant! RSVP Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, January 14
More wine of the Italian kind! Reservations closed. Parking is on the street or at the Sundial garage.
Do you lie awake nights wondering who the officers of TBI are and how they got here? Yeah, neither does anyone else, but now that we're talking about it, you … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – February 2025
Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Snake with a delicious prix fixe Chinese dinner. The snake, symbol of transformation, coils at the heart … Continue reading 2nd Annual Chinese New Year Dinner – 2025
One of our favorites: Taverna Costale! RSVP Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, February 18
Carol Cason will share her amazing experiences living on a barge in France and some of the big cultural changes she and Tom had to adjust to. Be sure to be here for a fascinating discussion. Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker 12:00 PM - Lunch RSVP and PAY You must RSVP … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – March 2025
St. Patrick's Day - when everyone is Irish! Get your green on and bring a friend to commence shenanigans with other TBI members. This is a limited-attendance event of 50 … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Bohemios is one of our new favorite venues, so we're going again. Please join us for delicious tapas and drinks. RSVP RSVPs open on Friday, February 21. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 18
This will be a Portuguese-themed wine tasting. We will sample 3 wines from Portugal and Madeira with authentic food pairings from the region. Hosted by Olivia Murphy and Jackie Milsom. Olivia will travel to Madeira immediately before this event and will bring back some goodies and explain how the locals enjoy them. RSVP RSVPs will … Continue reading Portuguese Wine Tasting 2025
We had such a beautiful show last year, we're going for a 2-peat with EnnYe Ethnic, started by two Zimbabwean sisters of the Shona tribe. They will feature their colorful, … Continue reading Fashion Show – April 2025
Meet us at the Left Bank Bistro. RSVP RSVPs open on Friday, March 21. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 15 Contact Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496 with questions.
It's spring, so it must be time for the Cross Bay Ferry Ride, followed by lunch in Ybor at Jackson's Bistro. This is a popular event, so please buy your … Continue reading Cross-Bay Ferry Ride and Lunch 2025
"Life Among Stars and the Amazing Journey it Became" Our own Marilyn will share her experiences working in television and with the many celebrities she met along the way. Schedule … Continue reading May Spotlight Luncheon – 2025
New venue: The Hangar across from the Dali Museum. Great burgers and happy hour food, with $5 wines, well cocktails and draft beer. Onsite parking. RSVP RSVPs open on … Continue reading Happy Hour – May 2025
Exquisite Bistro - Paula is excited about this one! "This place is a GREAT find! Not only does it have a large selection of exquisite wines, but the food and … Continue reading Happy Hour – June 2025
Meet us at Taverna Costale! Contact Paula Hilderbrand with questions. RSVP See below. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, July 15.
Meet at Bohemios! Contact Paula Hilderbrand for additional details if needed. RSVP RSVPs open on Friday, August 1. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 19.
Aaand we're back! Our summer of adventures are complete, whether you went abroad or stayed here at home to explore our local world. Everyone will have so much to share, … Continue reading September Spotlight Luncheon – 2025
We’re back to Rococo. Please RSVP below to join in the fun! Reservations close at 5 PM on Tuesday, September 16.
We're switching it up this month and having a cocktail party instead of our usual luncheon. TBI will provide hors d'oeuvres. Each lady will pay her own bar tab. Please … Continue reading Welcome Back Cocktails – October 2025
Back to the Hollander! Easy parking for a fun event! Please RSVP below. Reservations close at 5 PM on Tuesday, October 14.
Join Joan, Kent, and your TBI friends for a spook-tacular evening at their booooo-tiful home! Costumes are highly encouraged! 6:00-9:00 PM Wednesday, October 29th Joan Ulrich's home. Bring: A guest … Continue reading 2025 Halloween Party
Willi Rudowsky will speak about The Conference on World Affairs. For over 75 years, the Conference on World Affairs (CWA) has brought together global leaders and experts from a wide … Continue reading November 2025 Luncheon
Join us for a DINNER and wine pairing at Bonefish. Spouses and significant others are invited too! The cost is $65 per person; those who choose not to partake of … Continue reading November 2025 Happy Hour with a Twist
Join us for a dinner and Martini pairing at Bonefish. Spouses and significant others are invited too! The cost is $80 per person; those who choose not to partake of … Continue reading Surprise Event – Another Bonefish Dinner!
Join us for our annual Holiday party at the beautiful Isla del Sol yacht club. This Members-only event is complimentary. A cash bar is available for those who choose to … Continue reading December 2025 Holiday Luncheon
Journey back to a more genteel time and see how the Victorians celebrated Christmas. We will begin our trip fully fueled with lunch at the Oxford Exchange, then (time) travel … Continue reading Victorian Christmas Stroll and Lunch
The December Happy Hour is REALLY happy, since we're inviting our significant others and guests to join us! Please, only one extra person per member. And we have a special … Continue reading December 2025 Happy Hour
Baby, it's cold outside! You think you know cold, but you don't KNOW cold, and you never WILL, okay? Joan Ulrich KNOWS cold! She will share her experiences from the … Continue reading January 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
... no matter what camera you use. Candis Mason and Marilyn Parver will teach photography skills and share tips for everyone interested in improving their photographic results. AFTER Registration Please … Continue reading How to Take Better Photos – January 2026
Meet the gang at Bohemio's. RSVP Use the box below to register for the event. If you need to cancel, you can remove your reservation before the deadline closes. Reservations … Continue reading Happy Hour – January 2026
Visit South Africa through wine! South African wines are known for their diverse quality and history, with Pinotage (a unique red crossing) and Chenin Blanc (or Steen) being signature grapes, … Continue reading South African Wine Tasting
PROGRAM AND VENUE CHANGE We sincerely apologize for a late change to our February 4 luncheon. Due to a double-booking error by the Parkshore, our group has been relocated to … Continue reading February 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Horse with a delicious 8-course prix fixe Chinese dinner. In Chinese culture, the Year of the Horse … Continue reading 3rd Annual Chinese Dinner – 2026
Back to the fabulous Exquisite Bistro. This one is always a favorite, so be sure to register soon! Spouses and significant others welcome! RSVP Use the box below to register … Continue reading Happy Hour – February 2026
RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY "One day you're in, and the next, you're out!" - Heidi Klum Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a fashion model or actor? Christine … Continue reading March 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day! Joan and Kent "Mc"Ulrich are hosting a céilí (party) at their home to honor the good saint and, of course, eat, drink and … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Party 2026
A new spot: Carraba's Italian Grill! Meet us at the tables in the bar. RSVP Please reserve below: Click the Going button Confirm your personal information and ensure the "Number … Continue reading Happy Hour – March 2026
The Annual Fashion Show! See your friends strut their stuff in fashions from a local retailer while enjoying a lovely luncheon at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE … Continue reading April 2026 Fashion Show
It's all about Rococo! See you there! RSVP Please reserve below: Click the Going button Confirm your personal information and ensure the "Number of Guests" lists 1. Deadline: 5:00 … Continue reading Happy Hour – April 2026
Show your love for Latino-American culture! Celebrate with a delicious south-of-the-border sit-down dinner with your TBI sisters and their guests in a private party room at Nueva Cantina. The menu … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo 2026
Ana Lath, Landscape Architect, will speak about creating and managing butterfly gardens. Speaker Bio As a botanical illustrator and landscape architect, my passion for nature is the heartbeat of my … Continue reading May 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
New Venue!! Join us at Bosphorus Restaurant for an exotic evening! Reservations open Friday, April 24. RSVP Please reserve at the bottom for yourself and your guest. This will help us track reservations in real time. Click the Going button If you are reserving for yourself only, confirm your personal information and ensure the "Number of Guests" lists 1. If you are reserving for yourself and a friend/spouse, adjust the "Number of Guests" to 2. Deadline: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, May 19 Can't go after reserving? You can cancel your reservations by using the "Can't go" link right under […]