The Fort Harrison chefs light a spark for the spirit of the holidays with their annual gingerbread interpretation of the Church of Scientology's iconic religious retreat in Clearwater.
After the 2014 tragic shooting deaths of two young men in Tampa's Al Barnes Park, the Way to Happiness Foundation has increased its efforts to ensure a "Safe Summer" in East Tampa.
In a tradition spanning 105 years, members of Boy Scout Troop 313 celebrated a year of hard work and dedication to demonstrating the Boy Scout Oath, including awarding the rank of Eagle Scout to one of their own.
Julia Child's famous phrase "People who love to eat are always the best people" is being put to the test at the 3rd Annual Chefs Showcase at the Church of Scientology's Fort Harrison, raising funds for a new Winter Wonderland.
Helping to give non-profit groups the tools and connections to reach their goals, the Church of Scientology-sponsored Charity Coalition hosts its sixth lunch at the historic Fort Harrison.
Driving rain did not deter the 39 volunteers who stepped up and donated blood at the One Blood/ Volunteer Minister Blood Drive this week in Clearwater.
Gingerbread has been a mainstay of the culinary world since antiquity, but the Fort Harrison chefs make it seem new again with annual gingerbread house.
Reconstructive surgery is final step in battling breast cancer - but what of the women who can't afford it? My Hope Chest offered hope at the Fort Harrison this past week.
Breast cancer is one of the most heavily funded causes in America, yet 22,000 underinsured women a year lose their breasts from cancer. This year's Wine and Chocolate Soiree will help raise awareness and funds for this cause.
Addressing one of our modern 'Horsemen of the Apocalypse', speaker at Red Ribbon Week event encourages young people to find out the truth about substances that might kill them.
Worldwide, hundreds of thousands, Scientologists and others, have been trained to provide relief from physical, mental or spiritual suffering. Tampa Bay residents can now learn these vital skills.
Embracing both the birth of the United States and the tropical nature of Florida, the Church of Scientology welcomed 127 guests for a tropical-themed 4th of July party.
In the wake of shootings at Al Barnes Park in East Tampa, more than 400 residents came together to ensure a safe summer - one ingredient is the Way to Happiness.
What kind of a meal can seven pro chefs, each with an experience-heavy CV, create? Find out what culinary magic can happen at the 2nd Annual Chef's Showcase at the Fort Harrison.
Is true happiness, hope and redemption possible? Find out at the Church of Scientology of Tampa's open house to celebrate the UN's International Day of Happiness, on March 20th.
As part of the round-the-world celebration of the UN's International Day of Happiness, the Church of Scientology of Tampa is holding an open house on Marcy 20th.
During their Winter Blood Drive for Florida Blood Services, the Church of Scientology in Clearwater collected 39 donations, potentially saving up to 117 lives.
Ebony Awakening honors the efforts of a North Greenwood community group to take responsibility for their Martin Luther King Center and help serve the needs of its 6,200 residents, 80% of whom receive low to moderate incomes.
Turning the traditional tea party heels-over-tin-cup, the Fort Harrison will hold a Wild West themed tea party, benefitting the Clearwater Free Clinic.
In honor of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Youth for Human Rights of Florida celebrates with other community groups at the 4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Festival.
With outreach spanning central Florida, the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology of Tampa are showing that 'something can be done about it.'
Florida Blood Services and the Church of Scientology's Volunteer Ministers are on the path to holiday savings - saving lives through their December blood drive.
Literally taking steps to forward human rights, Youth for Human Rights of Florida and A.S.A.P. at Florida Atlantic University are staging the "March for Human Rights".
The East Coast Golden Age Theater transports their audience at the historic Ybor Square to the mountains of Pakistan by their performance of "The Tomb of the Ten Thousand Dead" by L. Ron Hubbard.
Supporting groups that embody the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights of Florida participated in "Erase Bullying".
The Right to an Education and the Right to Play were among the 30 Human Rights 166 youth and their parents petitioned for at the Youth for Human Rights Florida's "signathon" in honor of the UN's International Day of Youth.
Petitioning for every child to be made aware of their Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights Florida is participating in an international "signathon" in honor of the UN's International Day of Youth.
More than 20 local organizations, including the Church of Scientology of Tampa's Volunteer Ministers helped the children of North Greenwood get ready for school.
Blood donations can mean the difference between life and death across a wide swath of society. To help fill this on-going need, the Church of Scientology's Volunteer Ministers will be collecting donations on Saturday, July 20th in downtown Clearwater.
Even a torrential rainstorm just before the fireworks could not put a damper on an evening of friendship, food and celebration of the fabulous 4th at the Church of Scientology's Oak Cove Hotel.
Between the wine pairings and gourmet fare, $7,000 was raised to help the children and families of Pinellas County at the Chef's Showcase at the Fort Harrison.
In a day when economic times are tight, generous Pinellas County cultural leaders open their wallets for the area's children at the June ninth Chef's Showcase at the Fort Harrison.
63 everyday heroes donated the gift of life at the Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers Spring Blood Drive for One Blood (formerly Florida Blood Services).
The Church of Scientology's Volunteer Ministers will be collecting donations on Saturday, May 18th in downtown Clearwater, hoping to help Florida Blood Services to save more than 200 lives.
Sponsored by Youth for Human Rights, Filmmaker Isa Totah and Actress Veronica Milagros participated in the 8th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, highlighting the right to self expression.
With an estimated 200 million people consuming illegal drugs every year internationally, the Foundation for a Drug Free World took to the streets of the Tampa Bay area to get residents "The Truth About Drugs."
Hoping to educate residents and stem the tide of prescription drug abuse related deaths, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World will be distributing free educational materials in the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
Dr. Wallace Reyes, one of five Grand Master Cigar Makers in the world, created a line of limited edition cigars in honor of the 102nd birthday of humanitarian and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. These were presented to the Church of Scientology of Tampa to be put on display in Mr. Hubbard's ceremonial office there.
Youth for Human Rights of Florida is looking to end sweatshop misery by highlighting fair trade clothing and its designers at the 3rd Annual Colors of the World Fashion Show in July of 2013.
During their Winter Blood Drive for Florida Blood Services, the Church of Scientology in Clearwater collected 68 donations, potentially saving more than 200 lives.
Actor and celebrity impressionist Jim Meskimen lent the voice of celebrities past and present to raise funds for two Pinellas County Charities - which will go to feed chronically hungry children and provide new clothes to at-risk girls.
Three Boy Scouts from Clearwater, Florida's Troop 313 have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, making the total number of Eagle Scouts produced by the troop to 25 since 1996.
Actor and celebrity impressionist Jim Meskimen will be 'auctioning' off three of his celebrity voices to benefit two Pinellas County Florida Charities - Beth's Closet and Nourish to Flourish at his Clearwater performance on February 9th.
Actor Jim Meskimen (Apollo 13, Frost/Nixon and TV's Parks and Recreation amongst others) is appearing in Clearwater FL on February 9th to perform his one-man show - "Jimpressions," a showcase of celebrity impressions from Barack Obama to James Bond.
As has become tradition, the Fort Harrison, owned by the Church of Scientology, is celebrating the season with a gingerbread replica of the historic hotel, along with a 20 foot Christmas tree and other holiday decorations.
On Sunday the 11th of November, 200 guests crowded the Auditorium of the Historic Fort Harrison to raise funds for upcoming projects for the Outdoor Arts Foundation.
The community is invited to attend a charity tea party for the Outdoor Arts Foundation at the Fort Harrison on Sunday, November 11th . In addition to a traditional three-course tea, the event includes live entertainment and prize drawings.
During their Autumn Blood drive, the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology collected 57 donations for Florida Blood Service this past weekend, potentially saving up to 171 lives.
The Church of Scientology's Volunteer Ministers will be collecting donations on Saturday, October 20th in downtown Clearwater, hoping to help Florida Blood Services to save nearly 180 lives.
On the 22nd and 23rd of September, nearly 300 people came to the historic Fort Harrison for the 4th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival Presents a Night on Broadway Benefit Concert. $4095 was raised, which will provide educational programs for the 8th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival.
The 'smell of the greasepaint and the roar of the crowd' will be the order of the day as the Sunscreen Film Festival presents the 4th Annual "A Night on Broadway" Benefit Concert. This year's show includes songs from Funny Girl, My Fair Lady, Evita, Wicked and West Side Story. The show will be held at the Fort Harrison in Clearwater on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of September.
The Church of Scientology of Tampa will be holding a series of free open houses during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, from August 27th to the 29th.
For demonstrating the "Set a Good Example" precept from the Way to Happiness, five Tampa area civic leaders were honored with awards at the Church of Scientology of Tampa's open house in honor of the International Day of Friendship.
In celebration of the United Nation's International Day of Friendship, the Church of Scientology of Tampa is inviting the community to come in and learn about the Way to Happiness program at an open house on the 27th of July.
The Church of Scientology, Flag Service Organization, invited neighbors to share the Fourth of July with them at the historic Fort Harrison in downtown Clearwater.
The Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay held a successful blood drive on June the 23rd with Florida Blood Services, collecting 56 units of blood which can save up to 168 lives.
When one pint of blood can save up to three lives, every donation to Florida Blood Services means life or death. The Church of Scientology's Volunteer Ministers will be collecting donations on Saturday, June 23 in downtown Clearwater.
In celebration of Pinellas County's centennial, Tampa Bay residents gathered at the Fort Harrison on June 2nd for an Evening of Jazz, featuring jazz legend Chick Corea.
On May 4th - 5th, the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology joined more than 500 participants in the Clearwater Relay for Life at Coachman Park. With cancer the leading cause of death worldwide, the Volunteer Ministers relayed this year to show that "Something can be done about it."
Ballet, modern dance, jazz and hip hop all found a home at the historic Fort Harrison on April 28th. Capping the evening of dance by the Guilfoil Ballet Theater was Andrew Guilfoil's ballet "Fire."
The Church of Scientology's Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay held a successful drive for Florida Blood Services this past week. 25 pints were collected, which can save up to 75 lives.