Educational

Join us for a Fresh Focaccia Class to learn how to make your own delicious, beginner-friendly, and versatile focaccia dough led by @doughsbycat

Thursday January 22nd 7:30 - 8:30 PM

@ Sans Market 1037 Central Ave.

-Learn how to use ingredients, time and temperature to create different doughs, flavors, and results

-Get creative with fresh herbs, spices, and fresh produce to season and personalize your focaccia

-Take home your very own ready-to-bake dough, recipe card, and local herb bundle

Tickets are $35 and are non-refundable. Please note that spaces are limited for this event.

January 29th 7:30pm - 8:30pm

@ Sans Market 1037 Central Ave.

Guest Speakers: Amy Siuda and Shannon Gowans, Eckerd College Professors of Marine Science and developers of the Remora App used to track single use plastic & collect data for policy change

-Learn about the Microplastics in Tampa Bay monitoring system + hear about results + learn how you can help

-Microplastics Q&A

-Engage with like-minded people

-*BYOC (bring your own chair) since seats are limited

This is a FREE event, but we do ask that you RSVP in advance so we have an accurate headcount.

We are so excited to announce the first ever "Health & Happiness Summit" happening on February 7 here at Connect St. Pete!

As part of the 2026 Year of Happiness, this summit brings together a curated lineup of wellness professionals who each address a different layer of human well-being.
From holistic chiropractic and biohacking technology to Reiki attunement and power yoga, this day is designed to empower you to reset, recalibrate, and realign at the start of the new year and beyond.

Experts in 4 different health modalities will present and give live demos all in one day:

- Holistic Chiropractic (w/ Dr. Hamad Shirazi​, CEO of Shirazi Wellness)
- BioHacking Technology (w/ Mike Legel, Co-Owner of First Alternative Therapies)
- Reiki Attunement (w/ Hande Naaman, CEO of LunaRise)
- Power Yoga (w/ Carrington Roberts, Owner of SunState Yoga)

Hosted by Adam Peters, The Happiness Ambassador

Location: Connect St. Pete
Time: 10am - 3pm
Ticket Price: $50 per person
* Lunch is included!

Mornings often feel rushed, inconsistent, or like something we just push through — and that can set the tone for the entire day.

Led by local nutritionist Jeniffer Alburquerque, this class is a relaxed, conversational cooking demonstration and tasting experience designed to help you start your day feeling full, energized, and focused.

We’ll talk about simple make-ahead breakfasts, gentle morning habits, and small mindset shifts that make nourishing yourself feel easier and more natural, not forced or overwhelming.

-Watch 3 easy breakfast meal prep demonstrations

-Learn recipes to keep you full, focused & energized

-Advice for food storage for extra freshness

-Enjoy samples of each meal

Plus after the class get an email with all the recipes to try yourself!

Tickets are $35. Please note that tickets are non-refundable.

St. Pete Brick Pitch
Thursday, March 5, 2026 (5:00 PM - 7:30 PM) (EST)

St. Pete Pitch Night is back with a special Brick Pitch edition! Brick Pitch is put on by The Greenhouse: St. Petersburg’s front-door to business growth comprised of an expert team from the City of St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. We provide business owners and entrepreneurs with the education, resources and assistance necessary to thrive in the local economy.

WHAT TO EXPECT | Six selected entrepreneurs will compete live at Brick Pitch for cash prizes and business-building support.
This program is for business owners who are planning to open a brick-and-mortar location or move their existing business into a physical space. We want to support entrepreneurs who are ready to take that next step and need guidance, funding, or resources to make it happen.

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Join Suncoast Credit Union for a “Protect Your Money” Workshop—a practical, community-based session designed to help you recognize today’s most common scams and strengthen your personal fraud defenses.

You’ll learn how scammers and fraudsters operate, what red flags to watch for, and simple steps you can take right away to better protect your accounts, identity, and credit. Bring your questions, share experiences, and connect with neighbors over coffee and snacks.

What you’ll learn

Tactics commonly used by scammers and fraudsters

Your role in preventing fraud (and what to do if something feels “off”)

Tools and best practices to safeguard your accounts and credit

Helpful resources you can use long after the workshop

Extras

Raffle for SCU embers

Membership promotions for guests

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