I know that it’s tempting to enhance your “LinkedIn glamor shots” with AI, but you’ll still get better results with a human professional photographer than Midjourney, as this actual pic from LinkedIn demonstrates.
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Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, August 7 through Sunday, August 13, 2023.
This week’s events
- Monday, August 7
- Tuesday, August 8
- Wednesday, August 9
- Thursday, August 10
- Friday, August 11
- Saturday, August 12
- Sunday, August 13
Monday, August 7
On Monday evening, a new group — The Bot Brains – AI Enthusiasts of St. Pete — is holding their first meetup:
Come join us at a new brewery every week for beers and a lively discussion around AI. Come prepared to speak about your favor AI topics, new developments in AI, and AI business ideas. This week we’ll be trying The Brutalist.
Find out more and register here.
Group | Event Name | Time |
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Florida Center for Creative Photography • Saint Petersburg, FL | FCCP Morning Photowalk to Eagle Lake Park, Largo, FL | Mon, Aug 7 · 8:30 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | In person at Fords Garage St Pete | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Networking at Ford’s Garage | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa / St Pete Business Connections • Tampa, FL | Downtown St Pete Business Professionals Lunch | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | In person at Fords Garage St Pete | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Networking at Cafe’ Delanie | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome! | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers • Tampa, FL | Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’s | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay • Largo, FL | Business Networking Meeting | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net • Tampa, FL | In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seat | Mon, Aug 7 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Startup Founder 101 • Tampa, FL | Global Webinar: How to Leverage AI in Impact Investment Due Diligence | Mon, Aug 7 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Tampa XR • Tampa, FL | Digital Twins Everywhere: Humans, Cities, and Beyond | Mon, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Entrepreneurs & Startups – Bradenton Networking & Education • Bradenton, FL | Harvey Ramer: From Survival to Purpose | Mon, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Game Nights • Tampa, FL | Karaoke Night at Felicitous | Mon, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Orlando Spades Meetup Group • Orlando, FL | Let’s play Spades! | Mon, Aug 7 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Win a Job Fast • Tampa, FL | Job Search Acceleration Group (JSAG) Workshop | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Tabletoppers • Tampa, FL | Monday Feast & Game Night | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Sarasota Strategy Board Game League • Sarasota, FL | Rising Sun – Monday August 7! | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Critical Hit Games • Saint Petersburg, FL | MTG: Commander Night | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! • Tampa, FL | Casual Pokemon League at Nerdy Needs | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar • Orlando, FL | Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location) | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Orlando Adventurer’s Guild • Orlando, FL | (Online) TIER 1 – Parnast Under Siege | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Brews N Board Games • Orlando, FL | Board Game Night at Persimmon Hollow Flamingo Crossings | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Toastmasters District 48 • Saint Petersburg, FL | North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!! | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Toastmasters District 48 • Saint Petersburg, FL | North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!! | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Shut Up & Write!® Orlando • Orlando, FL | Shut Up & Write!® Dr. Phillips/Orlando | Mon, Aug 7 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Beginning Web Development • Windermere, FL | Weekly Meetup | Mon, Aug 7 · 7:00 PM EDT |
The Bot Brains – AI Enthusiasts of St. Pete • Saint Petersburg, FL | Artificial Intelligence, Brews, and Board Games | Mon, Aug 7 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Toastmasters Division E • Orlando, FL | Lakeland (FL) Toastmasters Club #2262 | Mon, Aug 7 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Success Mindset Mastermind • Ocoee, FL | Book Club: “You Were Born Rich Chapter 1 | Mon, Aug 7 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Saint Petersburg Ladies book club • Saint Petersburg, FL | St. Pete Women’s Book Club | Mon, Aug 7 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop for Emerging Pros • Miami, FL | Members as far back as 2008 can access their photos | Mon, Aug 7 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Sunshine Games • Tampa, FL | DigiMondays | Mon, Aug 7 · 7:30 PM EDT |
Bitcoiners of Southwest Florida • Fort Myers, FL | Where is Bitcoin Going? | Mon, Aug 7 · 9:00 PM EDT |
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Tuesday, August 8
On Tuesday morning, Computer Coach — by way of the Front End Creatives, Career Success Academy, Tampa Cybersecurity Training, and Tech Success Network meetup groups — will hold an online session called How to Get The Most Out of Networking. An excerpt from the description:
During the workshop, our expert facilitator will guide you through the essential steps for successful networking. You’ll learn how to identify the right people to network with, how to make meaningful connections, and how to build lasting relationships that can benefit your career.
You’ll also gain valuable insights into the latest networking trends and strategies, and learn how to leverage social media and other digital tools to expand your network and reach new opportunities.
This workshop is ideal for professionals at any stage of their career who want to enhance their networking skills and achieve greater success in their professional lives. Whether you are looking to build new connections or deepen existing ones, this workshop will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.
Find out more and register here.
Group | Event Name | Time |
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CFF Toastmasters – Leadership & Communication • Winter Park, FL | Toastmasters – Central Florida Facilitators | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:45 AM EDT |
Winter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN! • Winter Park, FL | TUESDAY’s Meeting: Improve listening, communication, & leadership skills\ | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:45 AM EDT |
Front End Creatives • Tampa, FL | How to Get The Most out of Networking | Tue, Aug 8 · 10:00 AM EDT |
Career Success Academy • Tampa, FL | How to Get The Most out of Networking | Tue, Aug 8 · 10:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Cybersecurity Training • Tampa, FL | How to Get The Most out of Networking | Tue, Aug 8 · 10:00 AM EDT |
Tech Success Network • Tampa, FL | How to Get The Most out of Networking | Tue, Aug 8 · 10:00 AM EDT |
Business Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough • Largo, FL | Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Grand Hacienda | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!! | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa / St Pete Business Connections • Tampa, FL | Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect! | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals • Wesley Chapel, FL | New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New Tampa | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Networking at Glory Days Grill | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Networking at Italian Touch, St. Pete | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome • Wesley Chapel, FL | Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New Tampa | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals • Wesley Chapel, FL | New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New Tampa | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome • Wesley Chapel, FL | Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New Tampa | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:30 AM EDT |
SWAT Networking – Successful Women Aligning Together • Bradenton, FL | SWAT Networking Lakewood Ranch Luncheon | Tue, Aug 8 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Manatee River Business Exchange Club • Ellenton, FL | Great group for referrals – Several new members – WE are growing!!! | Tue, Aug 8 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Weekly Open Make Night | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Toastmasters Division E • Orlando, FL | Bartow (FL) Toastmasters Club, HYBRID Meeting | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Game Nights • Tampa, FL | Magic: The Gathering Night at Felicitous | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Critical Hit Games • Saint Petersburg, FL | Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Learn-to-Play | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Nerdbrew Events • Tampa, FL | Spookeasy MtG Ybor Tuesdays! | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Orlando Adventurer’s Guild • Orlando, FL | [In-Person] The Wild Beyond the Witchlight – DM Calvin | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Photographic Arts Community • Saint Petersburg, FL | HOW TO ALIGN YOUR BRAND & PRICE | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Florida Center for Creative Photography • Saint Petersburg, FL | Meet & Greet at O’Keefe’s Family Restaurant | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Nerd Night Out • Tampa, FL | SpookEasy Kava Bar MtG Night | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Young Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group • Tampa, FL | YEA Young Entrepreneur Meetup! Seminar & Networking | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Tampa eMarketing Groups • Tampa, FL | Learn About Podcasting and How to Monetize Your Interest! | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Florida Podcasters Association • Tampa, FL | Florida Podcasters Association General Meeting!!! | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Oldsmar Reads Between The Lines • Oldsmar, FL | Book Club Meeting | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:30 PM EDT |
The Sarasota Creative Writers Meetup Group • Sarasota, FL | The Sarasota Creative Writers | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Pinellas Writers • Largo, FL | Weekly Group Meetings – All Writers Welcome! | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Shut Up & Write!® Orlando • Orlando, FL | Shut Up & Write!® in Altamonte Springs/Lake Mary | Tue, Aug 8 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Woodshop Safety (Members Only) | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Woodshop Safety (Members Only) | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
OrlandoJS • Orlando, FL | OrlandoJS Code Blitz: Electrifying Lightning Talks | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Creative Speaking St Pete • Saint Petersburg, FL | Creative Speaking | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Kava Culture Clearwater • Clearwater, FL | Trivia Night | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Sunshine Games • Tampa, FL | Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults • Saint Petersburg, FL | St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young Adults | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! • Tampa, FL | D&D Adventurers League at Armada Games | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa – Sarasota – Venice Trivia & Quiz Meetup • Bradenton, FL | Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game Show | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Suncoast Gamers • Sarasota, FL | Dems with Dice | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Central Florida Books and Brews • Kissimmee, FL | Let’s Meetup and Discuss “The Perfect Child” by Lucinda Berry | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM EDT |
TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group • Saint Petersburg, FL | Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House! | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:30 PM EDT |
Shut Up & Write!® Tampa • Tampa, FL | Online Event: Shut Up & Write on Zoom | Tue, Aug 8 · 7:45 PM EDT |
Bitcoiners of Southwest Florida • Fort Myers, FL | Trading Tuesday | Tue, Aug 8 · 8:00 PM EDT |
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Wednesday, August 9
Group | Event Name | Time |
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Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | St Pete Networking Breakfast at the Hangar Meet St Pete’s Top Pro’s All Weclcome | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge! | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers • Tampa, FL | DOWNTOWN ST PETE YOUNG NETWORKING PROFESSIONALS BREAKFAST AT THE HANGAR! | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:30 AM EDT |
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) • Saint Petersburg, FL | NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:30 AM EDT |
1 Million Cups – Orlando • Longwood, FL | 1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup | Wed, Aug 9 · 8:30 AM EDT |
Suncoast Credit Union Micro Enterprise Development Meetup • Tampa, FL | Marketing KPIs: Every Business Should Track to Measure Success | Wed, Aug 9 · 9:30 AM EDT |
Carrollwood/Northdale Weekday Board Games • Tampa, FL | Game Day | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Florida Center for Creative Photography • Saint Petersburg, FL | Continue the Learning over Lunch at O’Keefe’s | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net • Tampa, FL | In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FL | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:15 AM EDT |
Tampa / St Pete Business Connections • Tampa, FL | Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!! | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | Brandon Business Professionals Just Love Coffee | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Networking at Just Love Coffee! | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers • Tampa, FL | Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win! | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa / St Pete Business Connections • Tampa, FL | Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!! | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | Brandon Business Professionals Just Love Coffee | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers • Tampa, FL | Brandon Networking Professionals Networking Lunch | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Bradenton/Sarasota Networking Meetings and Mixers • Sarasota, FL | Business Networking Lunch | Wed, Aug 9 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group • Tampa, FL | A.I. Art – Midjourney Mastery 101 – Basics, Buttons & Prompt Building | Wed, Aug 9 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Network After Work Tampa – Networking Events • Tampa, FL | How To Do Marketing and Sales with AI | Wed, Aug 9 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Hyperledger Tampa • Tampa, FL | How Global Brands Leverage Web3 & Metaverse to Drive Business Transformation | Wed, Aug 9 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Tampa SEO & Internet Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott • Tampa, FL | Free Webinar: AI: Cool New Toy or Extinction Level Event on the Horizon? | Wed, Aug 9 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Web Design And SEO/SEM Three Sixty Degrees • Apollo Beach, FL | Web Design And SEO/SEM Three Sixty Degrees | Wed, Aug 9 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Startup Founder 101 • Tampa, FL | Global Webinar — From Concept to Creation: Mastering Product Discovery | Wed, Aug 9 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Central Florida CitySec • Orlando, FL | SwanCitySec Meetup | Wed, Aug 9 · 5:00 PM EDT |
The Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play • Tampa, FL | Playing Games in the Alley | Wed, Aug 9 · 5:00 PM EDT |
Brandon Boardgamers • Brandon, FL | Board Gaming – In Person | Wed, Aug 9 · 5:00 PM EDT |
Sarasota Business Exchange Club • Sarasota, FL | We ARE meeting again at Rusty Bucket Restaurant | Wed, Aug 9 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Gaming Guild • Tampa, FL | Wednesday Board Game Night | Wed, Aug 9 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Game Nights • Tampa, FL | Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim Sum | Wed, Aug 9 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Win a Job Fast • Tampa, FL | Job Search Acceleration Group (JSAG) Workshop | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Sunshine Games • Tampa, FL | Casual Commander Wednesdays | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Clermont Nerd Games • Clermont, FL | Dungeons & Dragons One Shot Wednesdays | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Critical Hit Games • Saint Petersburg, FL | Board Game Night | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Meeple Movers Gaming Group • Ocala, FL | Trivia Night at Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Brews N Board Games • Orlando, FL | Board Game Night at Deadwords Brewing | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.TampaBayInventors.org • Largo, FL | Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.tbic.us bi-monthly Meetup | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers • Palm Harbor, FL | Game Night! | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Writers Alliance • Tampa, FL | Tampa Writers Alliance Critique Group | Wed, Aug 9 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Amazon Sellers E-commerce Meetup • Tampa, FL | Insider Secrets: Optimizing Amazon Listings for Maximum Sales | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Suncoast Developers Guild • Saint Petersburg, FL | Open Code | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Broward Drupal Users Group • Boca Raton, FL | Call for presenters | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
MakerFX Makerspace • Orlando, FL | MakerFX Makerspace Art Of Electronics Guild | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Amazon Sellers E-commerce Meetup • Tampa, FL | Insider Secrets: Optimizing Amazon Listings for Maximum Sales | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Castaways Euchre Club • Saint Petersburg, FL | Castaways Euchre Club- AT THE HANGER | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! • Tampa, FL | MtG Modern Constructed at Armada Games | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Adventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games • Orlando, FL | Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords Brewing | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Central Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild • Winter Park, FL | New Beginnings & Old Rivalries | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Communication Skills for Quiet People • Orlando, FL | How to Improve Your Social Life | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Writers of Central Florida or Thereabouts • Longwood, FL | The Short Attention Span Storytelling Hour | Wed, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Orlando Lady Developers Meetup • Orlando, FL | Code challenge Monthly coding session | Wed, Aug 9 · 8:00 PM EDT |
Central Florida Trivia Lovers • Oviedo, FL | TRIVIA at ISLAND WING COMPANY – UCF | Wed, Aug 9 · 8:00 PM EDT |
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Thursday, August 10
On Thursday evening, I’ll be speaking at the Tampa Java User Group, where my topic will have it all: Kotlin development, authorization in APIs, Spring Boot, learning unfamiliar frameworks, and landing a job during a pandemic.
Find out more and register here.
Also on Thursday evening, only a couple of blocks away from the Tampa Java User Group meetup, will be Tampa Bay Women in Agile’s Agile Rooftop Networking Event.
It’s our last event of the summer. Let’s finish with some cold cocktails on an Ybor City rooftop. Expect great views, high energy, fun ice breakers, and some lean beer style conversations. Come meet, learn, and grow with your fellow Tampa Bay agile community. Cheers!
Find out more and register here.
Group | Event Name | Time |
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Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals • Wesley Chapel, FL | Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US! | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:30 AM EDT |
Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome • Wesley Chapel, FL | Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals Networking | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:30 AM EDT |
Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net • Tampa, FL | Wesley Chapel/Lutz networking breakfast | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKING | Thu, Aug 10 · 8:00 AM EDT |
Suncoast Drone Club • Tampa, FL | Lake Chautauqua Park | Thu, Aug 10 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Orlando Cybersecurity Meetup • Orlando, FL | DLP essentials: Building a comprehensive data loss prevention plan | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Business Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough • Largo, FL | Clearwater Professional Networking Lunch | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited! | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | The Founders Meeting where it all Began! JOIN us! Bring a guest and get a gift | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Orlando Cybersecurity Meetup • Orlando, FL | DLP essentials: Building a comprehensive data loss prevention plan | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa / St Pete Business Connections • Tampa, FL | Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your business | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Work From Home -Online Business Opportunities and Networking • Tampa, FL | Implementing AI for Print-on-Demand Success | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Business Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough • Largo, FL | Clearwater Professional Networking Lunch | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up • Clearwater, FL | Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited! | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | The Founders Meeting where it all Began! JOIN us! Bring a guest and get a gift | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers • Tampa, FL | Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your business! | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals • Wesley Chapel, FL | Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome • Wesley Chapel, FL | Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze! | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net • Tampa, FL | Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN Person | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals • Wesley Chapel, FL | Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) • Saint Petersburg, FL | NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals | Thu, Aug 10 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Front End Creatives • Tampa, FL | Interview Mastery: Techniques for IT Professionals | Thu, Aug 10 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Project Management of Pinellas County • Saint Petersburg, FL | August Lunch and Learn – Leaders Don’t Quit | Thu, Aug 10 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Career Success Academy • Tampa, FL | Interview Mastery: Techniques for IT Professionals | Thu, Aug 10 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Cybersecurity Training • Tampa, FL | Interview Mastery: Techniques for IT Professionals | Thu, Aug 10 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Tech Success Network • Tampa, FL | Interview Mastery: Techniques for IT Professionals | Thu, Aug 10 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Front End Creatives • Tampa, FL | Interview Mastery: Techniques for IT Professionals | Thu, Aug 10 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group • Tampa, FL | Midjourney and Face Swapping for Characters | Thu, Aug 10 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! • Tampa, FL | Commander Open Play Night at Armada Games | Thu, Aug 10 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! • Tampa, FL | Commander Open Play Night at Armada Games | Thu, Aug 10 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Meeple Movers Gaming Group • Ocala, FL | Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers | Thu, Aug 10 · 2:00 PM EDT |
Network After Work Tampa – Networking Events • Tampa, FL | Unleashing the Power of AI for Marketing & Sales | Thu, Aug 10 · 3:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Java User Group • Tampa, FL | Build and secure an API (and a job offer!) with Spring Boot and Kotlin | Thu, Aug 10 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Women in Agile • Tampa, FL | Agile Rooftop Networking Event! 🥂 | Thu, Aug 10 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Potlucks for a Purpose • Bradenton, FL | August Gathering … Arogya World | Thu, Aug 10 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Critical Hit Games • Saint Petersburg, FL | Pathfinder Society | Thu, Aug 10 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Orlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup • Orlando, FL | Central Florida Board Gaming at The Collective | Thu, Aug 10 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Southwest Florida Board Game Meetup • Cape Coral, FL | Meetup to Play Board Games | Thu, Aug 10 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Life in the 727 🌴 • Saint Petersburg, FL | District Lounge Happy Hour & Live Music🍸 | Thu, Aug 10 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Clearwater Boardgame Night • Saint Petersburg, FL | Clearwater Board Game Night | Thu, Aug 10 · 6:00 PM EDT |
SWFL Coders • Fort Myers, FL | XR Interaction Toolkit 👾 | Thu, Aug 10 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Woodshop Tool Sign Off-Jointer, Planer, & Bandsaw (Members Only) | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
IIBA Tampa Bay • Tampa, FL | BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study Group | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Bitcoin • Tampa, FL | Bitcoin Only Meetup | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Woodshop Tool Sign Off-Jointer, Planer, & Bandsaw (Members Only) | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Bitcoin • Tampa, FL | Bitcoin Only Meetup | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Balance Martial Arts and Gaming • Pinellas Park, FL | Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Sunshine Games • Tampa, FL | FABulous Thursdays | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group • Saint Petersburg, FL | Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House! | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tampa – Sarasota – Venice Trivia & Quiz Meetup • Bradenton, FL | Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders Pizza | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Nerdbrew Events • Tampa, FL | FOWL PLAY @ Gangchu! | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Live streaming production and talent • Tarpon Springs, FL | Live streaming production and talent | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Nerd Night Out • Tampa, FL | Seminole Heights Thurs Game Night @ Gangchu! | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Online Entrepreneurship How to make money online • Saint Petersburg, FL | Exploring Online Entrepreneurship, Investing & Learning Across Multiple Markets | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM EDT |
O-Town Introverts • Orlando, FL | Introverts at ‘Popcorn Flicks in the Park’ | Thu, Aug 10 · 7:30 PM EDT |
Plant City Web Development Group • Plant City, FL | Weekly Meetup | Thu, Aug 10 · 8:00 PM EDT |
Hacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group • Orlando, FL | Weekly Hacks | Thu, Aug 10 · 8:00 PM EDT |
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Friday, August 11
Group | Event Name | Time |
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Winter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN! • Winter Park, FL | Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skills | Fri, Aug 11 · 7:15 AM EDT |
Agile Orlando • Orlando, FL | Virtual “2nd Fridays” Lean Coffee Orlando | Fri, Aug 11 · 7:30 AM EDT |
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton • Sarasota, FL | A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome! | Fri, Aug 11 · 8:45 AM EDT |
Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect! • Saint Petersburg, FL | Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOME | Fri, Aug 11 · 8:45 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers • Tampa, FL | Business over Breakfast Clearwater | Fri, Aug 11 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Networking over breakfast | Fri, Aug 11 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net • Tampa, FL | FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family Restaurant | Fri, Aug 11 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Brandon Biz Pros • Brandon, FL | Online Networking with Brandon Biz Pros | Fri, Aug 11 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Project Codex • Orlando, FL | Virtual Coffee | Fri, Aug 11 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay • Largo, FL | Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build Confidence | Fri, Aug 11 · 9:25 AM EDT |
Business Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough • Largo, FL | International Networking at McAlisters Deli every Friday | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers • Tampa, FL | Friday Business Introductions Tampa | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All Welcome | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa / St Pete Business Connections • Tampa, FL | International Professionals Networking Meeting | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Business Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough • Largo, FL | International Networking at McAlisters Deli every Friday | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Networking and Events • Largo, FL | Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All Welcome | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up • Clearwater, FL | International Networking Westshore McAlisters Deli | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Tampa / St Pete Business Connections • Tampa, FL | International Professionals Networking Meeting | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net • Tampa, FL | Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters Westshore | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Powerful Women Networking • Orlando, FL | WINTER PARK: Join us for outrageous connection, growth and networking too! | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
SWFL Business Network • Fort Myers, FL | LEAD: LADIES’ EMPOWERMENT, ACTION & DEVELOPMENT | Fri, Aug 11 · 11:30 AM EDT |
Brandon Boardgamers • Brandon, FL | WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMAND | Fri, Aug 11 · 5:00 PM EDT |
Clermont Nerd Games • Clermont, FL | Board Game Night! | Fri, Aug 11 · 5:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Gaming Guild • Tampa, FL | Friday Board Game Night | Fri, Aug 11 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Learn to Solder a Memory Game | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Win a Job Fast • Tampa, FL | Job Search Acceleration Group (JSAG) Workshop | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Learn to Solder a Memory Game | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Magic the Gathering Tampa/Brandon/St Pete • Tampa, FL | Commander Night | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Critical Hit Games • Saint Petersburg, FL | MTG: Commander FNM | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Meeple Movers Gaming Group • Ocala, FL | Board Game Night featuring Five Tribes | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Dunnellon Area Board Gamers • Dunnellon, FL | Friday Night Board Gaming | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Nerd Night Out • Tampa, FL | Taps & Drafts | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Self-Perfected Orlando • Orlando, FL | GROWTH MINDSET | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg • Saint Petersburg, FL | Shut Up & Write!® Gulfport | Fri, Aug 11 · 6:30 PM EDT |
MakerFX Makerspace • Orlando, FL | MakerFX Maskerspace Laser Guild | Fri, Aug 11 · 7:00 PM EDT |
The Pinellas County Young “Professionals” • Saint Petersburg, FL | Join our Facebook group! | Fri, Aug 11 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup • Tarpon Springs, FL | Karaoke Night at Conworlds Emporium | Fri, Aug 11 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Sunshine Games • Tampa, FL | Modern FNM | Fri, Aug 11 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Free Thinkers Dinner Club • Tampa, FL | Dinner and lively conversation at Del Frisco’s Grille | Fri, Aug 11 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Kava Culture Winter Springs • Winter Springs, FL | Trivia Night! | Fri, Aug 11 · 8:00 PM EDT |
Indica Cafe Events • Tampa, FL | Friday night game night | Fri, Aug 11 · 9:00 PM EDT |
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Saturday, August 12
Group | Event Name | Time |
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Central Florida Philosophy Meetup • Winter Park, FL | Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss. | Sat, Aug 12 · 7:00 AM EDT |
Orlando Innovative Business Minds: Creative Strategy Meetup • Orlando, FL | Creative business minds & coffee | Sat, Aug 12 · 8:00 AM EDT |
Toastmasters Division G • Ocala, FL | Early Bird Ocala | Sat, Aug 12 · 8:00 AM EDT |
Suncoast Drone Club • Tampa, FL | Veterans Memorial Park | Sat, Aug 12 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Florida Center for Creative Photography • Saint Petersburg, FL | FCCP – Advanced Composition — Part 2 of 4 | Sat, Aug 12 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Chess Republic • Tampa, FL | Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa | Sat, Aug 12 · 9:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Using the Expert II LX Vinyl Cutter (Members Only) | Sat, Aug 12 · 10:00 AM EDT |
The Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter • Tampa, FL | SAT 8/12 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAM | Sat, Aug 12 · 10:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay Drone Club • Tampa, FL | Open Fly @ Lithia | Sat, Aug 12 · 10:00 AM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Using the Expert II LX Vinyl Cutter (Members Only) | Sat, Aug 12 · 10:00 AM EDT |
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Sisters in Crime • Saint Petersburg, FL | ChatGPT for Mystery Writers | Sat, Aug 12 · 10:30 AM EDT |
Gen Geek • Saint Petersburg, FL | Soccer/football @carollwood park | Sat, Aug 12 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Critical Hit Games • Saint Petersburg, FL | Stars Wars Legion: Crucible Carnage | Sat, Aug 12 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Board Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton • Sarasota, FL | Games & Pizza | Sat, Aug 12 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Oviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG) • Oviedo, FL | Bravo Group Campaign Continues | Sat, Aug 12 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Gen Geek • Saint Petersburg, FL | Soccer/football @carollwood park | Sat, Aug 12 · 11:00 AM EDT |
St. Pete Short Video Projects Meetup Group • Saint Petersburg, FL | New Open Mic at the Multimedia Studio | Sat, Aug 12 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Winning The Week • Bradenton, FL | Winning The Week – 1st Meet | Sat, Aug 12 · 12:00 PM EDT |
St. Pete Short Video Projects Meetup Group • Saint Petersburg, FL | New Open Mic at the Multimedia Studio | Sat, Aug 12 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Chan’s Book Club of Tampa Bay • Tampa, FL | Wine Down | Sat, Aug 12 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Suncoast Makers • Sarasota, FL | FREE Fab Lab Orientation | Sat, Aug 12 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Orlando Amazon Sellers Meetup Group • Orlando, FL | Mastering the Amazon Review Game: Insights from TraceFuse | Sat, Aug 12 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Laser Cutter Orientation (Members Only) | Sat, Aug 12 · 2:00 PM EDT |
Orlando Adventurer’s Guild • Orlando, FL | Radiant Citadel Adventures (Tier 1) | Sat, Aug 12 · 2:00 PM EDT |
Bradenton Photo Group • Bradenton, FL | Exposures Unleashed: Unlocking Creative Potential | Sat, Aug 12 · 2:30 PM EDT |
Seminole Isle Monthly Board Games 2nd Saturday Evening Group • Seminole, FL | Game Night 2nd Saturday of each Month 4 – 10 PM | Sat, Aug 12 · 4:00 PM EDT |
Bitcoin Orlando • Orlando, FL | Monthly Bitcoin: Q and A | Sat, Aug 12 · 4:30 PM EDT |
6 Figure Club Mastermind • Riverview, FL | August Meeting with Vinney Chopra | Sat, Aug 12 · 5:00 PM EDT |
3D Print Orlando – 3D Printing Community • Orlando, FL | 3D Print Orlando Community Meetup – August | Sat, Aug 12 · 5:00 PM EDT |
Geekocracy! • Tampa, FL | Geeks Go To Elev8 Fun at Citrus Park Mall | Sat, Aug 12 · 5:00 PM EDT |
Meeple Movers Gaming Group • Ocala, FL | Board Game Night at Meeple Movers Cafe | Sat, Aug 12 · 5:00 PM EDT |
Esports Players Club Tampa • Tampa, FL | Fortnite Duos | Sat, Aug 12 · 5:30 PM EDT |
New Port Richey Casual Games and Fun Socializing Group! • Hudson, FL | IHOP and Games…sounds good to me | Sat, Aug 12 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Nerdbrew Events • Tampa, FL | Community Hang-out Night | Sat, Aug 12 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Tampa 30s 40s Womens Book Social Club • Tampa, FL | Black Rock Grill: The Guest List by Lucy Foley | Sat, Aug 12 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Sunshine Games • Tampa, FL | Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament | Sat, Aug 12 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Balance Martial Arts and Gaming • Pinellas Park, FL | Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament | Sat, Aug 12 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Suncoast Gamers • Sarasota, FL | Dems with Dice | Sat, Aug 12 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Central Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild • Winter Park, FL | THE ONE-SHOT GUILD | Sat, Aug 12 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Nerd Night Out • Tampa, FL | ONLINE NNO Book Club: The Memory Librarian | Sat, Aug 12 · 7:30 PM EDT |
Black Entrepreneurs who Love Great Music & Networking • Tampa, FL | Riverview Live @ The TapHouse | Sat, Aug 12 · 9:00 PM EDT |
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Sunday, August 13
Group | Event Name | Time |
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Suncoast Drone Club • Tampa, FL | RE Olds Park | Sun, Aug 13 · 9:00 AM EDT |
Florida Center for Creative Photography • Saint Petersburg, FL | Intro to Star Trails Photo Workshop: 1/3 – How to Capture Star Trails (FREE) | Sun, Aug 13 · 9:00 AM EDT |
► Tampa Bay Young Professionals Group • Tampa, FL | ZooTampa! Cool morning visit | Sun, Aug 13 · 9:30 AM EDT |
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group • Sarasota, FL | IHOP Restaurant CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY BRUNCH | Sun, Aug 13 · 10:00 AM EDT |
Clermont Nerd Games • Clermont, FL | Warhammer 40K | Sun, Aug 13 · 11:00 AM EDT |
Board Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton • Sarasota, FL | Venice Strategy Board Gamers | Sun, Aug 13 · 12:00 PM EDT |
Board Gamers of West Volusia • Deltona, FL | Monthly Gaming at the Deltona Library | Sun, Aug 13 · 12:30 PM EDT |
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group • Largo, FL | 3D designing | Sun, Aug 13 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Brandon Boardgamers • Brandon, FL | 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BOARDGAMING AT NERDY NEEDS | Sun, Aug 13 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Drunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames) • Port Richey, FL | Weekend Game Day | Sun, Aug 13 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Orlando Adventurer’s Guild • Orlando, FL | New Player Nights East Colonial – Tier 1 (Various DMs) | Sun, Aug 13 · 1:00 PM EDT |
Central Florida Computer Society • Orlando, FL | Join us for the Windows Special Interest Group | Sun, Aug 13 · 1:30 PM EDT |
Chess Republic • Tampa, FL | Sunday Chess at Grassroots Kava House in Ybor | Sun, Aug 13 · 2:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! • Tampa, FL | D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit Games | Sun, Aug 13 · 2:00 PM EDT |
Critical Hit Games • Saint Petersburg, FL | D&D Adventurers League | Sun, Aug 13 · 2:00 PM EDT |
Meeple Movers Gaming Group • Ocala, FL | Magical Kitties Save the Day – a Kid (and Adult) Friendly RPG | Sun, Aug 13 · 2:00 PM EDT |
Sunshine Games • Tampa, FL | Sunday Pokemon League | Sun, Aug 13 · 4:00 PM EDT |
The Guild of Independent Game Developers • Winter Park, FL | Lecture | Sun, Aug 13 · 5:00 PM EDT |
Tampa Hackerspace • Tampa, FL | Inkscape/Inkstitch 101 – Session IV – Creating multiples, single line patterns | Sun, Aug 13 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group • Seffner, FL | Lankhmar: City of Adventure | Sun, Aug 13 · 5:30 PM EDT |
Bradenton Photo Group • Bradenton, FL | Macro Exploration: Discover the Hidden Details of Downtown Sarasota | Sun, Aug 13 · 6:00 PM EDT |
Toastmasters Division E • Orlando, FL | Find Your Funny Toastmaster | Sun, Aug 13 · 6:30 PM EDT |
Nerdbrew Events • Tampa, FL | Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck! | Sun, Aug 13 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup • Inverness, FL | Open Game Night | Sun, Aug 13 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Saint Petersburg Ladies book club • Saint Petersburg, FL | St. Pete Women’s Book Club | Sun, Aug 13 · 7:00 PM EDT |
Solana – Tampa • Tampa, FL | Office Hours | Sun, Aug 13 · 8:00 PM EDT |
Nerd Night Out • Tampa, FL | NerdBrew Karaoke @ MacDinton’s! | Sun, Aug 13 · 8:00 PM EDT |
Central Florida Trivia Lovers • Oviedo, FL | MUSIC BINGO at BAR LOUIE – UCF | Sun, Aug 13 · 8:30 PM EDT |
Orlando Unity Developers Group • Orlando, FL | 👩🎓Student for a Day Online – Game Design!🎮⏰Sun Aug/13th, 9 PM – 12:30 AM EST | Sun, Aug 13 · 9:00 PM EDT |
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About this list
How do I put this list together? It’s largely automated. I have a collection of Python scripts in a Jupyter Notebook that scrape Meetup and Eventbrite for events in categories that I consider to be “tech,” “entrepreneur,” and “nerd.” The result is a checklist that I review. I make judgement calls and uncheck any items that I don’t think fit on this list.
In addition to events that my scripts find, I also manually add events when their organizers contact me with their details.
What goes into this list? I prefer to cast a wide net, so the list includes events that would be of interest to techies, nerds, and entrepreneurs. It includes (but isn’t limited to) events that fall under any of these categories:
- Programming, DevOps, systems administration, and testing
- Tech project management / agile processes
- Video, board, and role-playing games
- Book, philosophy, and discussion clubs
- Tech, business, and entrepreneur networking events
- Toastmasters (because nerds really need to up their presentation game)
- Sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre fandoms
- Self-improvement, especially of the sort that appeals to techies
- Anything I deem geeky
Join me at my presentation at the Tampa Java User Group next Thursday, August 10th at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center!
Here’s my one-sentence description of my talk:
I’ll talk about taking on odds like these…
…and interview techniques like these…
…and building this…

…while learning this…

…and answering this important question:

It’s happening at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC) in Tampa on Thursday, August 10th! Find out more and register here.

On Tuesday, July 25th at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, Tampa Bay Techies held their “Breaking into Tech” event that featured a panel of successful and interesting local techies sharing their advice and experience for people who want to get into the technology industry.
It was standing room only at the event, and it looks like a lot of people here in Tampa Bay are looking to break into tech or like me, want to enable their fellow techies land a job in our exciting field.
The intro
The session opened with founder Samantha Ramos talking about Tampa Bay Techies, which has only been around a few months but has already made a considerable positive impact on the Tampa Bay tech community.
They are:
- A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
- with a mission to promote personal and professional growth for individuals in the technology community through networking, mentorship, volunteering, and training
- whose vision is to empower individuals from all walks of life to thrive in the technology field
- and aim to be a leading hub that connects individuals, organizations, and resources within our tech community.
In the short amount of time they’ve been around, they’ve put together all sorts of events from presentations and panel sessions (including this one) to study groups (their next one is on Saturday, August 19th at Joffrey’s Coffee in Midtown) to volunteering to social meetups.
Samantha’s intro was followed by some quick talks by the sponsors:
The event wouldn’t have been possible without them —thanks so much for your sponsorship!
The panel session

The panel comprised an impressive group with a wide array of experiences in different areas of the local tech industry, listed in alphabetical order by surname:
- Jason Allen, CTO at Digital Hands
- Austin Eovito, Senior AI Engineer at IBM
- Jeff Fudge, Cloud Practice Director at Blue Mantis
- Steve Hindle, Security executive and advisor
- Ashley Putnam, Director of Business Development at Patriot Talent Solutions
- Suzanne Ricci, CEO at Computer Coach
They were moderated by Christine Chinapoo.
Here are my (admittedly incomplete) notes from the panel session.
Skills and tech
What specific skills and technologies have been most valuable in your career, and how did you acquire or develop them?
Jeff:
- I started as a mainframe developer
- While tech skills are important, you need to leverage soft skills, especially empathy and collaboration
- You also need to check your biases
Steve:
- Know your audience — know who you’re talking to, what they want, and what they’re trying to get done
- Know the shifts in the your career — I once transitioned from working on systems to find one of the most prolific serial killers to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- Understand the business of the people you’re talking to
Suzanne:
- I started as a web designer and ended up managing 50 sites for commercial real estate in the era before CRMs
- I discovered that I have a passion for teaching, so I made a transition into tech training
- Soft skills are important

Ashley:
- I didn’t go into tech in the beginning
- I ended up in recruiting for mainframe developers to solve the Y2K problem
- The number one skill is relationship building
Jason:
- At the Future of Work conference held at Stanford just before COVID, I heard a speaker say that 20 years ago, you might expect to change your career once, maybe twice in your lifetime…
- …but these days, you can expect to change it four, five, maybe even six times now
- You need to build the skill of learning new skills
- The fundamentals that will help you as a techie (they helped me):
- C programming
- SQL
- TCP/IP
Austin:
- I’m going to echo the “learn how to learn” advice
- I was a military brat, moving around a lot, and then I went to Florida State and did “Florida State things”
- I started in research and ended up in applied science
- Remember that math is never going to go away — it is fundamental to what we do
- If you can, learn both low-level and high-level stuff
- Also keep in mind that soft skills are criminally underrated
Strength / special ability
[Editor’s note: Somehow, I managed not to write this question down — if you remember what it was, email me, message me on my LinkedIn profile, or let me know in the comments!]
Suzanne:
- I read 50 books a year — a lot in audiobook form — physics, career development, self-development
- I’m always in some kind of class. I’ve even taken cooking and dog training courses
- I maintain a commitment to learning, and I continuously study my industry
Ashley:
- [Steve] Ashley’s special ability is her connections!
Jason:
- I still code, which allows me to have intelligent discussion with the teams
- When you}re in charge, it’s important to understand all facets of the busines
Austin:
- I like what I do, which is a great help
- I read a lot; it’s how I learn best
- I approach my job with a childlike sense of wonderment
- I’m relatively driven
- I also have decent risk tolerance — I prefer to ask “Why shouldn’t I” over “Why should I?”
Jeff:
- My strength is my ability to pivot
- Don’t be afraid to take something on
- Don’t sell yourself short
Steve:
- Wow — everyone on this panel speaks in paragraphs!
- I’ll remind everyone of this Ozzy Osbourne quote: “Be kind to people on your way up the ladder, ’cause you’ll meet them on the way down.”
The next five years
How do you see the industry evolving over the next five years?
Austin:
- You’ve seen this ChatGPT thing, right? Tech like that is not going away
- Basically, any technology that creates the three T’s — time, talent, and treasure — will be seen as valuable
- Even with the current wave of fancy AI, the “simpler versions” of AI are still important — for example, scikit-learn
- Other things will still be important: security, costs, deployment — they’ll all still be in play
Jason:
- We’ve seen so many “once in a thousand years” kinds of events — in the past five years!
- The best thing you can do is learn how to learn
- You’ll need to anticipate changes and change with them
- Keep tabs on new technologies, but through a “suspicious lens”
- Learn the basics; you’ll always be able to leverage them
Ashley:
- Find the thing you’re passionate about

Suzanne:
- Make a plan
- Keep in mind that some technologies will affect every career path
- Ask yourself: Where do you want to be in five years?
- Talk to people who have the job you’d like to have in the future — remember, people love to talk about themselves!
- Keep learning, and course-correct along the way
Steve:
- I take inspiration from my favorite superhero of all time, Iron Man!
- I was a fan of Tony Stark from the comics, even before the Iron Man movie changed superhero movies forever
- What I love about Iton Man is that he’s not intrinsically “super,” he’s just a human augmented by technology
- What we do is help people become Iron Man in little ways
- AI is there to augment people, and it will be a regular part of your everyday life five years from now
- Be people-centric in your approach to technology
Jeff:
- In five years, I’ll hopefully be retired!
- The days of being a generalist are going or gone
- People want specialists. Pick a specialty, and if you need to, be prepared to pivot
Early career choices

How did your early career choices lead you to where you are now?
Jeff:
- Exposure to the right mentors and indviduals
- You learn from everyone you work for — some will provide ideas and actions that you’ll want to borrow, some will be anti-examples or show you what not to do
- Don’t pick a technology just because it’s “shiny”
Steve:
- I wanted to be an accountant because my grandfather was one, but I’m terrible at math
- I also wanted to be a pilot — I have family in the Royal Air Force — but I have nerve damage that disqualifies me
- My accounting grades were an sign that I was not meant for accounting, but on the strength of what I was good at, it was suggested that I go into IT
- You need to be able to see “the fork in the road” ahead of you
Suzanne:
- I was an entrepreneur at 24, when I opened my first training center. Computer Coach is my third!

Ashley:
- I originally wanted to be a star! I went to New York City and did a lot of auditions
- When that didn’t work out, I ended up running the call center for Frontier Airlines in St. Pete, which wasn’t fun. Nobody calls an airline call center unless their trip has gone wrong
- I complained about the job, and got the suggestion that I should take an IT recruiter opening. I didn’t even know what that was, but it paid $25K + commission, and I made more than I’d ever made up to that time
Jason:
- My plan was to keep learning. My work at the Department of Energy led to my learning about information security and also how to build at scale
- And don’t forget to use those connections!
Austin:
- I’m still early in my career — I’ve been at it for only four years
- A lot of my approach boils down to not giving up and putting in some long nights
- What greatly helped me was someone writing a fire letter of recommendation for me
- You can greatly affect people when you do well by others
Q & A
The panel ended with a Q&A session — here are my notes summarizing the responses:
- You need to showcase your work in places like:
- GitHub — open source contributions can open doors
- Passion projects, whether technical or non-
- Collaborative projects — the people you collaborate with may end up being your network and references
- Use LinkedIn
- Remember that recruiters pay for the recruiter-specific version of LinkedIn (it costs about $10K a year)
- This recruiter-level subscription specifically seeks out people and what they can do by the content they produce
- Learn how to use LinkedIn to be noticed by recruiters
- Find a mentor
- A mentor can help fill in your gaps, especially leadership gaps
Afterward
The panel was followed by the informal networking session, which gave attendees a chance to catch up with old friends and acquaintances and make some new ones. It was great catching up with folks I know, and meeting some people whom I’d never met before.
Tampa Bay Techies is holding their Breaking Into Tech panel on Tuesday, July 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. If you want to enter the technology industry and need some insight, advice, tips, and tricks, you’ll want to register for this event!
Last night (Wednesday, June 21), Tampa Devs held a meetup at Embarc Collective with a great topic: Selling Yourself: The Art of Interviewing. They brought in some domain experts, who are also friends of this blog: Pitisci & Associates’ Craig Darrell, Brian Dodd, and Stephen Rideout, who were there to show us how to land a job.
Craig gave the presentation, which was eagerly absorbed by the audience, a lot of whom were first-time attendees of a Tampa Devs meetup. This was a crowd that was ready for their first or next job, and they had questions aplenty. Luckily for them, Craig, Brian, and Stever were there to answer them, and it looks like they had even more questions to answer after Craig’s talk.
I ended up deep in very enjoyable conversations with all sorts of people, and ended up talking about all sorts of things from AI ethics and Timnit Gebru, to C++ programming and the Deadly Diamond of Death, how I got into developer relations, and my proposed talk for how computers work “under the hood,” complete with a little assembly programming primer.
(And yes, I did a couple of accordion numbers.)
I’ll close this article with photos of Craig’s slides. Tap on them to view them at a larger size:
Attention techies with a social media presence or looking to build one: THIS is what you post shortly after a very public, somewhat embarrassing setback. No bitterness, no recriminations, no finger-pointing — but clever self-deprecation.
In case you need context, the person behind the tweet is Esther Crawford, whom you might know from this tweet:
She’s one of the “Twitter 1.0” people who worked hard to get into Elon Musk’s good graces, which I wrote about in an earlier post, titled Lessons from the “sleeping bag director” at Twitter who just got laid off.
And in case you don’t know what the meme’s about, it’s made of stills from the TV series The Last of Us, and it features Joel, one of the protagonists, having panic attacks.
Another good trick: answer what looks like a bad-faith question in a straightforward way, as if it were a good-faith question. Thomas Maxwell responded to Esther’s tweet with a question about sleeping bags, as shown above.
It was probably a good-faith question, judging from Maxwell’s Twitter timeline, but put yourself in Esther Crawford’s shoes. She’s probably still processing her very public layoff and dealing with slings and arrows from critics. In her position — and even as an observer — Maxwell’s question could easily be seen as a bad-faith barb.
Crawford did the right thing: she answered it as if it were a legitimate, good-faith question. This has a double-advantage:
- If it is indeed a good-faith question, she’s just answered it.
- If it’s a bad-faith question, it shows grace. Or if you prefer a more Machiavellian, it highlights the attacker’s dickishness.