Tampa Bay Navy League

10/09/2026

🍑🍸 A LITTLE BEACH PEACH, A LOT OF NAVY BALL ELEGANCE! ⚓✨

We’re thrilled to announce that is our official Drink Sponsor for the Navy League of the United States Tampa Bay Council 251st Navy Birthday Ball! 🇺🇸💙

Get ready to raise a glass! 🥂 *****ne will be on every table and Blue Shark Vodka will be serving a signature Beach-Peach Martini for EVERY guest to enjoy as we celebrate 251 years of proud Navy tradition and ’s ! 🎉🇺🇸

Nothing says a quite like a refreshing peach cocktail, great company, and an unforgettable evening honoring the men and women who serve our nation.

A huge THANK YOU to Blue Shark Vodka for helping make this golden celebration even more special! 🌅💛

📍 October 17, 2026 | Sand Key Resort | Beach, Florida

Here’s to 251 years of the and 250 years of American freedom! ⚓🥂

Sarah Schmitt Tom O'Malley Kristen Michelle Spampinato John Humphreys

10/06/2026

🌅 A Cigar Lounge with a View! 🥃💨

We’re taking our 251st Birthday Ball outside under the stars! During the Welcome Reception and throughout the evening’s dancing, guests can step outside to the beautiful Fire Pit at the Sand Key Resort and enjoy a complimentary while taking in the Gulf views, sunset, and incredible atmosphere. 🌴🔥🌊

We are incredibly grateful to Josh Callow and Chosin Standard for sponsoring our Cigar Lounge and helping us create another memorable experience for our guests.

Josh, thank you for your generous support of the Tampa Bay Navy League and for believing in our mission to support our Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Sea Cadets, and military families. Your generosity helps make this special evening possible!

Chosin Standard — Where Legacy Meets Leaf. 🇺🇸⚓️

09/26/2026

MIC Conference 2026 | Tampa, Florida ✨

What a great week at the Military Influencer Conference in ! I’m always reminded at events like this just how valuable it is to step outside of our everyday routines, connect with others, and continue learning.

The conversations, new , and knowledge gained this week are things I’ll carry forward long after the ends. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be surrounded by so many inspiring people who are committed to , , and making an .

One of my favorite sessions was the cooking demos with Chef Robert Irvine. The Robert Irvine Foundation is so important to the military community. Thank you Sarah Schmitt for helping me mingle.

09/21/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ROOMS TO GO! 🌟

The Navy League of the United States Tampa Bay Council is proud to recognize Rooms To Go as our official Photo Booth 360 for the 251st Navy Birthday Ball! 🇺🇸⚓

We are especially grateful for their continued support, as Rooms To Go has generously sponsored our Navy Ball for three consecutive years! Their ongoing commitment helps make this special possible, and we are honored to have them as a valued .

Our Photo Booth 360 will give guests a way to capture unforgettable while celebrating our Navy, our service members, and America’s 250th anniversary! 📸✨

From all of us at the Bay League Council, thank you, Rooms To Go, for standing with us year after year! Your support makes a meaningful difference.

📅 October 17, 2026
📍 Sheraton Sand Key Resort | Clearwater Beach, FL

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09/18/2026

🎂⚓ A SWEET THANK YOU TO A TAMPA BAY TREASURE! ⚓🎂

The Navy League of the United States Tampa Bay Council is thrilled to announce Alessi Bakeries as the official Cake Sponsor for our 251st Navy Birthday Ball! 🇺🇸🎉

Since 1912, Bakeries has been a beloved part of Bay, bringing families together through their baked goods, pastries, and cakes. We are proud to partner with such a local institution that has helped make Tampa Bay a sweeter place for more than a century! 💙

And what’s a at the without the perfect ? 🌴🌊

Our guests will enjoy a delicious in one of three flavors:
🍰 Vanilla with vanilla bean icing
🍫 Chocolate with chocolate fudge icing
🥥 Piña Colada — a tropical favorite that’s perfect for our beachside celebration!

A heartfelt thank you to Alessi Bakeries for helping make this special evening even sweeter. We are honored to our , our nation, and our with you!

⚓ 251st Navy Birthday Ball
📅 October 17, 2026
📍 Sheraton Sand Key Resort | Clearwater Beach, FL

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09/18/2026

09/16/2026

🇺🇸⚓ WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2026 NAVY BALL EMCEE & MEDIA SPONSOR! ⚓🇺🇸

The Navy League of the United States Tampa Bay Council is thrilled to announce that Laura Moody of FOX 13 Bay will serve as our Master of Ceremonies for the 251st Navy Birthday Ball! 🎉

She just interviewed me on FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay to highlight this very special celebration!

Laura will help us celebrate the proud traditions of our United States Navy and honor the brave men and women who serve our nation.

✨ GOLDEN HORIZONS – AMERICA 250 ✨

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Sand Key Resort | Clearwater Beach, Florida

Join us as we celebrate 251 years of the United States Navy and 250 years of America! 🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to FOX 13's Laura Moody for helping make this event unforgettable.

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now! https://givebutter.com/TampaBayNavyBall251

09/14/2026

Supporting Our Sea Cadets: Learning, Growing & Serving! 🇺🇸

A couple of weeks ago, the TAMPA BAY NAVY LEAGUE was proud to host our Annual Sea Cadet Picnic! Our cadets enjoyed a great day together, with Publix Super Markets graciously providing the and helping make the event a .

We were also honored to welcome C Top Dogs Consulting Group jones as our guest speaker. They provided our cadets with important information about human trafficking in the Bay Area, how to recognize potential dangers, and the importance of learning and situational . These are valuable life that go far beyond the Sea Cadet program.

🦒🐢 And the continued at ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Yesterday we took the Suncoast Sea Cadets to ZooTampa for a special Zoo-ology training experience. The cadets got a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work being done at the Hospital, including seeing an injured manatee receiving a feeding through a tube and learning about the cleaning and treatment of an infected abscess.

They also had the opportunity to speak with trained zoo professionals about careers working with animals and how young people can begin pursuing that path. And, of course, getting up close with some amazing tortoises was a highlight! 🐢

To finish an already amazing day, the cadets hit the water slide and had some well-deserved fun!

These experiences are exactly why we support the Sea Cadet program, providing our young people with opportunities to , explore , build , develop skills, and simply enjoy being together as a .

A huge THANK YOU to Publix Super Markets , C Top Dogs Consulting Group jones, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and all of the and who continue to invest their time and resources in our cadets.

We are proud to support the next generation of Sea Service leaders! ⚓️🇺🇸

08/05/2026

Today was one of those days that reminds you what partnership is all about.

As the Bay Navy League, we were honored to partner with The Florida Aquarium to help the 50th Anniversary of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater and the Birthday of the United States Coast Guard.

Thanks to the incredible of the Florida Aquarium, more than 300 active-duty Coast Guard members and their immediate family members were welcomed to enjoy a day together at one of Tampa Bay’s greatest . The Aquarium also provided complimentary wristbands for the , bringing the total value of this gift to way more than we expected.

Walking through the Aquarium today and seeing it filled with families was something I’ll never forget. It was a small way to say “thank you” to the men and women who stand the watch every day, and it was inspiring to see so many smiles.

A very special to Tony Rokita, whose passion for serving our military community continues to make a lasting impact. Your leadership, dedication, and willingness to step up whenever called upon are deeply appreciated. I mentioned an idea and YOU made it a reality.

And to Roger Mann, President and CEO, thank you for empowering your team and providing the resources that make acts of generosity like this possible. Your commitment to community engagement and support for our military families speaks volumes about the mission and values of the Aquarium.

like these strengthen our community and remind our members that their sacrifices are seen, appreciated, and celebrated.

On behalf of the Tampa Bay Navy League , thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable day possible. Happy 50th to Air Station , and Happy to the U.S. Coast Guard 💙🧡⚓️🤩