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36th ANNUAL $200,000 BUDWEISER AMERICAN INVITATIONAL
The $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational is the grand finale of the 2008 Winter Equestrian Festival and the nation’s most prestigious show jumping event. The competition takes place at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Tampa Police Mounted Patrol.
Stadium Jumping, Inc.
813.253.2782
stadiumjumping.com
SONY ERICSSON OPEN
The 2008 Sony Ericsson Open will be played March 26 to April 6 at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami. The 12-day combined event, founded by Butch Buchholz in 1985, is owned by IMG. The Sony Ericsson Open is one of nine ATP Masters Series events on the ATP calendar, a top tier event on the Sony Ericsson WTA TOUR calendar, and features the top men's and women's tennis players in the world. In 2007, Novak Djokovic defeated Guillermo Canas for his first Sony Ericsson Open title, while Serena Williams defeated Justine Henin to win her fourth title in Miami. For ticket information, call 305-442-3367 or visit the website at sonyericssonopen.com.
GREAT CHEFS OF TAMPA BAY
On Saturday, April 12, works of fine art and the aroma of delectable treats greet guests attending the 10th annual fundraiser, held at a private St. Petersburg residence. This year’s theme, A Place in Time, will include original works by local artists and executive chefs from the area’s finest restaurants making their favorite recipes. The evening benefits Family Resources. For more information please contact greatchefstb.org, 727-521-5213
THE MAGNOLIA BALL
On May 3, the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute will hold its 15th annual black-tie gala at the A La Carte Event Pavilion. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, a live auction and entertainment by Chicago. For more information, please call 813-745-4860 or visit magnoliaball.com.
CURE ON WHEELS
Scheduled May 31-June 1 on the scenic roadways of Pasco and Hernando counties, Cure on Wheels is Florida’s only bicycle ride to raise money for cancer research. Proceeds benefit Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. No experience is necessary — just a desire to help move toward a world without cancer while enjoying an inspiring weekend. For more information, visit cureonwheels.org or call 813.350.7900.
THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Suncoast Chapter presents the 2008 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign presented by Tampa Bay Illustrated. The Suncoast Chapter’s 2007 campaign raised more than $170,000 toward the Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Local candidates raise money during the 10-week competition, which culminates with the May 10 Grand Finale Gala. For more information, visit lls.org/sunmanwoman or call 813.963.6461.
THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA
To view the calendar of events for The Florida Orchestra, visit floridaorchestra.com.
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