Have fun on the water with a FLOAT plan! This is Florida's Kayaking Group. http://www.meetup.com/FloridaKayak/ The organizers of this group would like to welcome you and thank you for joining Florida Outdoor Adventure Troupe. We are a camping and kayaking group, but not necessarily in that order! We may also add a few special trips into the mix, like backpacking, tubing and SUP. The FLOAT organizers love to be on the water, and we started this group to meet new people who enjoy kayaking and s …

Coworking is a place where freelancers, technical artisans and entrepreneurs meet to work, chat, collaborate and think. We are here to help foster growth of Tampa Bay's emerging, but well hidden grass roots tech community and to make central Florida a more start-up friendly area. For more info: http://www.ideafield.org Sponsored by: startupmonkey.com

The purpose of the Tampa Zeitgeist Movement Meet Up Group is to create a more localized organization that is tied into a world wide effort to make the world a saner place for ALL humans. We are also dedicated to spreading the message of The Zeitgeist Movement throughout the Tampa Bay Area. If you're new to the views of The Zeitgeist Movement and/or the concepts of The Venus Project we suggest you review the following videos and websites: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=393248704316363 …

The majority of what we believe and even who we think we are is a result of social conditioning. It comes in the form of identity labels and world views. It comes from our parents, society and the culture we live in—the country, continent and the era. Within the social structure we have many groups telling us what to think and how to act; teachers, the media, the entertainment industry, medical profession, financial institutions, scientists, governments and religious organizations. It is importa …

This group is for WordPress users, developers and those who would like to know more about WordPress. It's all about learning, sharing and having fun. Although there may be business between members, there is no business conducted at the meetings, i.e., there will be no sales presentations or marketing garbage. That's not what the group is about. Think of it as a micro-sized BarCamp!

Welcome to the Tampa Autism Support Group. My name is D and I have a 10 year old son that was diagnosed with Autism over 7 years ago. I decided to start this group after spending the last 2.5 years organizing a Parenting Support Group. I think parents with Autistic children need a place they can support each other. A group that has events where our kids can be comfortable and have fun together. I want this group to be that group. All parents with Autistic Children are welcome!!! Whether you a …

Lean Startup Circle is dedicated to applying lean startup thinking and building lean startup leadership. We bring the Tampa Bay lean startup community together in a variety of formats (many of which involve beer) to learn from each other. What works? What doesn't? Is lean just a buzzword? Or can it really help build businesses? *The Lean Startup is a trademark and service mark owned by Eric Ries* In addition to Eric's book, The Lean Startup, here are some similar resources: The Entrepreneur's …

Tu Viện Quan Âm, Quan Am Buddhist Monastery, Is a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist Temple in the Pureland tradition. However, our teacher, Thích Đồng Lưu, wishes for his disciples to have a knowledge of  all of Buddhism. We sponsor a class in Plant City.Mahayana Buddhist Meditation has come to Plant City. We are covering the basics of meditation according to Mahayana Buddhist principles and the most basic teachings of Buddhism. There are often classes called Buddhism 101, but since I am not a colleg …

South Company Chorus is an energetic group of women dedicated to singing a capella barbershop harmony in a fun and friendly environment. We strive for personal growth and musical excellence through education and performing in our community. If you have ever sung and want to try it again we're the group for you. Many women think they lost their voice, but it's not true. You just might need to sing in a different register. Come and join the fun! Southern Company Chorus is a chapter of Atlantic Gul …

I offer silk painting classes. The great thing is that the dyes are so beautiful on the silk , that just brushing them on randomly creates something beautiful , and using the resist lines makes the painting more fun. You can see the lines and the dyes on the background image here - it is a painting of a poppy done by a student who had not painted on silk before. There is a  fee  which includes the  100% silk, the dyes,  and the resists;  studio time and equipment, and an hour of processing for e …

Are you tired of "young professional groups" which offer the same theme? The bar/club scene with little room to actually exchange thoughts or ideas? Not every "professional" is intellectual . . . . Do you miss holding conversations with like-minded individuals who can keep up with the topic and provide insight? Do you consider yourself to be unique? Different from your peers? Analytical? Intellectual? Well this group was created for YOU!!. . . . . . An arena for young intellectual professionals …

Forget what you think you know about Social Media and come learn what does and doesn't work in today's online world. You will learn to control: Your Brand Your Reputation Your Message Your SEO Presence Got your attention yet? Come to our Meetup and prepare to have your mind blown! Jim & Wes

The Battle Begins... Do you need to find funding for your company?  Then you need a strategic plan of attack!  The competition and investment landscape for corporate funding is a brutal battlefield. You must be better prepared than the rest – there’s absolutely no room for weakness on these front lines! Very simply, either do it right or don’t do it at all! The process of raising capital will be one of the toughest battles of your life. It’s a process made for warriors who are committed to the s …

It’s time to explore and follow your dreams. Meet with women just like you, who are creating the lives they want. Have fun as you discuss and learn how to make your “best life” a reality. Discover the real you and spend time doing what you really want to do. Improve your attitude, your outlook and your relationships and make fun, flow, and fulfillment a part of your daily life. Create a happier you! "Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, a …

This group is for young professional LADIES who just turned 30, or think they just did LOL You can be single, in a long distance relationship, in a normal relationship (we want to keep the drama to a minimum haha), etc. I want the group to develop into getting together at least once every two weeks to go to events like Trucks'n'Flicks, Movies on the Green, Music concert series, etc. I'd prefer if you guys owned friendly dogs that you could bring to such events...but if you are just a dog lover w …

Calling all local Professional Business Women!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is a brand new networking group designed to bring together 'local professional women who want to Network with other Professionals in thier market areas  of Brandon/Valrico/Riverview Areas. Our purpose is come together and have business related discussions, referrals, inpsiration, and information sharing - along with of course - positive support and fun, and community presence! ~~~ …

This is a group where Franchisors, Franchisees or those thinking about getting into the Franchising business can come and discuss the issues that impact their marketing strategies. Maybe your trying to take better control of your brand or do more to manage your reputation. Perhaps you're a franchisee trying to build up your franchise business in your local market or simply want to have your site found online when someone does a search. What if you want to start a new Franchising business and ne …

The Temple Terrace Wellness group is for people who want to improve their health or overcome health challenges and don't know where to start. My goal is to show you how you can use food that we eat to bring our bodies to wellness. We will explore different type of health & healing methods (there are many paths to wellness). One size does not fit all and everyone is at a different stage in their journey! An example of topics we will discuss and demonstrate will be juicing, raw foods, healthy reci …

This is a group for people who are dissatisfied with Western thinking about health and well being. We encourage our members to think outside modern conventions and use a holistic approach to their lives. This is done by exploring the wonderful variety available.

Progressive = forward thinking. Have you ever wanted to read some of the best books ever written but never got around to it? Are you curious about classic and global literature or even books on Oprah's Book Club List? Would you like to participate in group discussions on some of the greatest books with young, forward thinking individuals in Tampa Bay? If you answered yes, this book club is for you! We will read one book a month and get together to discuss it at some of the coolest eateries, cafe …

Be the best Mom you can be. Find out new ways to bring fun, flow, and fulfillment into your and your family's lives. Meet busy Moms just like you, who want to make new friends and polish-up their attitude, outlook, and relationships. Join us for lively, positive discussions and learn how to make your “best life” a reality. Create a happier you! Warm regards, Patrice Patrice Koerper, MSM, RPCV Wishful Thinking Works 813-719-0769 www.wishfulthinkingworks.com Wishful Thinking Works on Facebook - …

This group is dedicated to total health and wellness for the mind, body and spirit by incorporating nutrition, fitness and wellness using a holistic approach. We encourage everyone especially those who suffer from chronic disease such as Diabetes, Heart Disease and the like to join us as we walk, exercise, eat and think our way to better health, total health and wellness for the mind, body and spirit!