Soaring City Innovation Partnership | Tampa's Uptown Innovation Quarter

Science After Dark : Love is in the Air
2024-01-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MOSI, 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33617, United States
Light appetizers, beer and wine samplings, MOSI exhibits, hands-on activities, Occulus Rift Beat Saber station, liquid nitrogen ice cream, interactive labs and more! *Must be 18 or older to attend

Drone Fly-In
2024-01-17 18:00 | AMRoCFabLab, 2154 University Square Mall, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
Meet to work on your drones and fly them! Email Clinton@FFCDI.org for details.

Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce Monthly Networking Luncheon
2024-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Yuengling Center, 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa, FL, 33617, United States
Start the new year educated and aware of the efforts by the University of South Florida to actively involve and promote a culture of cybersecurity within the local community.

Tampa Arab-American Comedy Festival
2024-01-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Florida Blue BX2, 12335 University Square Mall, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
Featuring Ahmed Ahmed, Eman Morgan, Mohanad Elshieky, and Felukah. Early bird discounts are available on tickets.

2024 FIRST Robotics Competition Kick-Off
2024-01-06 10:00 - 13:00 | AMRoCFabLab, 2154 University Square Mall, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
The Foundation for Community Driven Innovation is happy to once again host the FIRST Robotics Competition new season kick-off at AMRoC Fab Lab, in partnership with Scoutlier, Soaring City, RITHM, and other fine community partners. Look for more event information closer to the kick-off date!

Seasons Readings at Mort Elementary
2023-12-18 08:00 - 2023-12-21 13:30 | Mort Elementary School, 1806 E. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613
From December 18-21, we invite volunteers to sign up for 30-minute time slots and read their favorite holiday tales to our Kindergarten through 5th grade classes. Spread joy this season by sharing the gift of reading with our students!

Paint and Sip with a Science Twist
2023-12-15 18:00 - 21:00 | MOSI, 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33617, United States
Join an award winning instructor that will guide you through the process of making your own celestial masterpiece.
Sip on some complimentary wine, release your creativity and leave with a “wall worthy” 16″ x 20″ painting.
– Free parking
– Complimentary wine
– Browse MOSI exhibits at 6pm, painting starts promptly at 7pm
– Bring your own snacks, vending machines available
Class is limited to 24 people and starts promptly at 7pm. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the MOSI exhibits and uncork your creativity all in one night!

CANDO Community Health Fair
2023-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Harvest Hope Park, 13704 N. 20th Street, Tampa, FL, 33613
Fun, free, family-friendly event with prizes, giveaways, on-site health screenings and information.

UACDC Annual Gala: Silver Jubilee
2023-11-04 18:00 - 22:00 | T. Pepin Hospitality Centre, 4121 N 50th St, Tampa, fl, 33610
Celebrate the University Area Community Development Corporation’s 25th year serving the community!

ROBOTICON: VEX Robotics Competition and VEX U Over Under Season Qualifying Tournament
2023-10-28 | rithm, 2200 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
VEX Robotics Competition Spin Up is played on a 12’x12’ square field. Two (2) Alliances – one (1) “red” and one (1) “blue” – composed of two (2) Teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen (15) second Autonomous Period, followed by a one minute and forty-five second (1:45) Driver Controlled Period.

ROBOTICON: FIRST TECH Challenge, Centerstage
2023-10-28 | rithm, 2200 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
FIRST Tech Challenge, for youth in 7th to 12th grade, challenges teams to design, build, program, and operate robust small scale robots in an alliance format.
FIRST Tech Challenge robots use an Android operating system in an accessible, real world engineering experience that’s guided by adult Coaches and Mentors.

ROBOTICON: Rumble Light Weight Combat Robotics Tournament
2023-10-21 | rithm, 2200 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
Under SPARC Tournament Rules, ROBOTICON will be hosting official Beetleweight, Ant weight and Fairy weight class combat robotics tournaments.

ROBOTICON: REC Aerial Drone Competition - Eclipse
2023-10-21 | rithm, 2200 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
The Aerial Drone Competition offers an exciting educational drone sporting event that focuses on hands-on, student-centered learning.Teams learn about drones, flight principles, programming, documentation and communication skills while expanding their understanding and building interest for Drone-related workforce and career opportunities.

Transportation Career Expo
2023-10-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Embassy Suites USF, 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, 33612, United States
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its consultant partners will be hosting a Transportation Career Expo on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Embassy Suites on the University of South Florida’s campus. You will have an opportunity to meet with employers and learn more about the vast opportunities available in the Transportation Industry! We will have a variety of interactive exhibits so that you can experience the industry and visualize some of the most interesting careers in the Tampa Bay region. There will be food, giveaways, and free headshot photos too! There is no cost to register, so sign up today!

ROBOTICON: VEX IQ Full Volume
2023-10-14 | rithm, 2200 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
VEX IQ Competition Slapshot is played on a 6’ x 8’ rectangular field. Two robots compete in the Teamwork Challenge as an alliance in 60-second-long teamwork matches, working collaboratively to score points.
Teams also compete in the Robot Skills Challenge where one robot takes the field to score as many points as possible. These matches consist of Driving Skills Matches, which will be entirely driver controlled, and Programming Skills Matches, which will be autonomous with limited human interaction.

ROBOTICON: FIRST LEGO League Masterpiece
2023-10-14 | Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, 10948 N. Central Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
FIRST LEGO League gives youth ages 4 to 14 an engaging way to explore STEM-related research, design, and programming in a way that strengthens students’ communication skills and teamwork.

ROBOTICON: FIRST Robotics Off-Season Tournament
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, 10948 N. Central Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
FIRST Robotics Competition teams will be playing the 2023 season game, Charged Up! at ROBOTICON!

Suncoast Credit Union Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Network & Taste
2023-10-05 15:00 - 19:00 | University Mall, 2200 E Fowler Ave · Tampa, FL, Tampa, 33612, United States
The Chamber Business Expo, Network & Taste is back for its 31st year! This event, with title sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union has drawn thousands of individuals and consumers to learn about the products and services Chamber members have to offer. The Expo will be held in the University Mall on Fowler Avenue from 3-7 p.m.
Vendor booths and sponsorships are still available with an early-bird discount available through September 8th.

A NEW CONVERSATION ABOUT AMERICA’S MAP
2023-10-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Marshall Student Center, Room 4200 4103 Cedar Circle, Tampa, FL, 33620, United States
Join Dr. Mohsen Milani and Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett as they have a conversation about our standing among the international community and the geopolitical challenges we face.
During the conversation Dr. Milani and Dr. Barnett will apply their decades of experience in foreign policy and engage with audience members on how America can regain its footing as a global leader amidst the three inevitabilities of globalization: climate crisis, shifting demographics, and the rise of global middle-class consumption. Our current era demands new approaches, courageous ideas and bold leadership. We invite you to join this productive conversation about our national strategies to inspire action for our future.
Following the conversation, Dr. Barnett will host a book signing session.
Dr. Barnett’s latest book, “America’s New Map: Restoring Our Global Leadership in an Era of Climate Change and Demographic Collapse,” will be available to purchase at the event.

Temple Terrace National Night Out
2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission Hill Church, 10002 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL, 33617
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Homebrew Hillsborough
2023-09-29 08:30 - 22:00 | MOSI, 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33617, United States
Join us in-person for our next Homebrew Hillsborough with MOSI, a not-for-profit magnet for innovation in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education where they make a difference in people’s lives by making science real for people of all ages and backgrounds. Homebrew Hillsborough is a collaborative coffee networking for techies and entrepreneurs.

Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce 60th Annual Annual Awards & Installation Reception
2023-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, 200 Inverness Avenue, Temple Terrace, fl, 33617
Temple Terrace Uptown Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 60 years of success. Sixty years’ worth of leadership will be highlighted at the Annual Installation Dinner.

Women in Policing Hiring Forum
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Falkenburg Road Jail, 520 N Falkenburg Rd,, Tampa,, FL, 33619
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the 2023 “Women in Policing” Hiring Forum on September 20th, 2023 from 6pm to 8pm at the Falkenburg road Jail Assembly Room

African Origins of Modern Healthcare
2023-09-20 - 2024-03-09 | Sulphur Springs Museum, 1101 E. River Cove Street, Tampa, FL, 33604, United States
This exhibit examines the roots of African medical practices in the Diaspora and in America. Of all the acknowledgements of the contributions to the New World, the botanical contributions of enslaved Africans have gone unrecognized. One of the least explored aspects of the history of Africa pertains to African medicinal knowledge. The enslaved Africans laid the foundation for 20th century knowledge about the uses of plant life for medicine.

TIE Tampa Bay Women's Chapter Finals
2023-09-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Florida Blue BX2, 12335 University Square Mall, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
Welcome to the TIE Tampa Bay Women’s Chapter Finals! Join us for an exciting evening of networking and inspiration on September 6, 2023 at 5:30 pm . This in-person event is a celebration of women’s achievements and empowerment.
Our annual competition provides mentorship, networking and funding to female entrepreneurs in Tampa Bay. The top 3 winners from Tampa Bay are invited to pitch against TIE Women winners from around the world for a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free prize money.
Only 2% of venture capital went to female founders in 2021, despite the proven ROl of women-led startups, and steady growth in female entrepreneurship. We have to change that.
TIE Women was created to remove barriers to access and funding for female entrepreneurs and provide a global platform for women-owned startups. As a chapter, we actively seek opportunities to elevate and empower female voices, support women-owned businesses, and ensure female representation.

Tampa Future Land Use Assessment Public Meeting
2023-08-23 18:00 | C. Blythe Andrews Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33610
The Future Land Use (FLU) Assessment Study recommendations for the FLU Section of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) is complete and we need your feedback. Visit the project page to review the study. Now that the analysis and initial recommendations are complete, we want your feedback on the recommendations prior to developing comprehensive plan changes. Register for the August public meetings below.
The purpose of this study is to provide an analysis of the FLU categories in the Plan, as well as policies that provide bonuses, incentives, and targeted outcomes for specific FLU categories. It also provides recommendations to improve the overall organization and structure of the FLU categories.

Cops 'N Cutz Back 2 School Bash
2023-07-29 09:00 - 14:00 | University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL, 33613
The Copz ‘N Cutz Back to School Bash brings together law enforcement, businesses, and community members for a day of support and camaraderie.
As families prepare their children to return to school, we aim to alleviate their financial burdens by offering free haircuts and school supplies for the kids. But that’s not all! Witness an exhilarating 4 vs 4 basketball tournament, pitting Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office officers against community members.
It’s an opportunity to build positive relationships and foster understanding between law enforcement and the community.
This is a free partnered event with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).

Hillsborough County Future Land Use Section Update Public Engagement Meeting #5
2023-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | On-line, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdOCtrzwiHtEMu6O3Wfab66vfZuWCWZwK#/registration
Planning Commission Staff are currently working on updating the Future Land Use Element of the Unincorporated Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this Future Land Use Section Update is to ensure that the character and location of land uses optimize the combined potential for economic benefit and the enjoyment and protection of natural resources while minimizing the threat to health, safety, and welfare posed by hazards, nuisances, incompatible land uses, and environmental degradation. Please join us, your feedback is essential to the update process. We will be exploring the following topic areas for this meeting: Timing of growth and expansion areas.
Register for this on-line meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdOCtrzwiHtEMu6O3Wfab66vfZuWCWZwK#/registration

Hillsborough County Future Land Use Section Update Public Engagement Meeting #4
2023-06-22 18:30 | All Peoples Life Center, 6105 East Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33617
Planning Commission Staff are currently working on updating the Future Land Use Element of the Unincorporated Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this Future Land Use Section Update is to ensure that the character and location of land uses optimize the combined potential for economic benefit and the enjoyment and protection of natural resources while minimizing the threat to health, safety, and welfare posed by hazards, nuisances, incompatible land uses, and environmental degradation. Please join us, your feedback is essential to the update process. We will be exploring the following topic areas for this meeting: Timing of growth and expansion areas.

Expungement Clinic
2023-06-16 10:00 - 14:00 | University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL, 33613
