Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs
A Roaring Century
of Service
An Anniversary Gala
1927 — 2027
Black-tie optional · Roaring-20s attire encouraged · Limited capacity
An Anniversary Gala
Black-tie optional · Roaring-20s attire encouraged · Limited capacity
Est. 1927
For 100 years, the Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs has been committed to strengthening our community through service. Our greatest legacy has been investing in the future of local students.
Through the Rotary Youth Trust and our partnership with the Pinellas Education Foundation's Take Stock in Children program, we've helped provide life-changing scholarships to at-risk students. A college or technical education doesn't just transform one student's future—it creates opportunities that can change an entire family for generations.
To honor the legacy of Rotarian Dan Cullu, whose vision helped establish our scholarship program, we are creating the Dan Cullu Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Our goal is to build a $100,000 permanent fund that will provide a scholarship every year, forever.
Join us in creating opportunities, honoring Dan's legacy, and changing lives—one student at a time.
A Century of Service. A Legacy That Lives On.
Our Journey
The Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs is founded as the city's sponge industry roars into its golden age.
Decades of civic projects — parks, scholarships, and support for the families of the sponge fleet.
New generations carry the torch, broadening community programs and youth initiatives.
The club champions Tarpon Springs' unique culture — the docks, the helmet, and the divers' legacy.
One hundred years on, we gather to celebrate the past and pledge the next century of service.
The Evening
Guests arrive — registration, cocktails & hors d'oeuvres.
Grand FoyerFine dining service begins with the first course.
Main BallroomWelcome address and special acknowledgements.
Main BallroomProfessional musical performance.
Main StageDinner continues with special recognitions and awards.
Main BallroomPremium entertainment act featuring renowned performers.
Main StageSweet treats served; DJ opens the dance floor.
Main Ballroom & Dance FloorContinued dancing and socializing.
Dance Floor & Lounge AreasSpecial midnight toast and event conclusion.
Main BallroomReserve Your Place
Price per person will be $200, which includes a $50 donation to the Rotary Youth Trust Fund.
Good to Know
March 13th, 2027
7:00 PM until midnight
Stirling Hall, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, Florida
Complimentary valet available
Black-tie optional. Roaring-20s glamour warmly encouraged — feathers, sequins, and tuxedos welcome.
A Look Back
In Their Words
This club raised me as much as my family did. A hundred years of service — and it still feels like a beginning.
The divers built this town and this club kept its heart beating. There's nowhere else like Tarpon Springs.
Every scholarship, every project, every helping hand — that's what a century of service looks like up close.
Questions
Black-tie optional. We warmly encourage roaring-20s glamour — think art deco elegance, feathers, sequins, and sharp tuxedos. Come dressed for a century worth celebrating.
The gala is held in the Stirling Hall, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, Florida. Complimentary valet parking is available on the evening of the event.
Yes. The Legacy Table seats ten and includes premium service and recognition in the program. Sponsoring organizations can also reach out about partnership tables.
Absolutely. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-conscious options are available — simply note your preferences when you reserve.
Yes. Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs' service projects, scholarships, and community programs — the heart of our next hundred years.
Get in Touch
Questions about tickets, tables, or sponsorship? Our committee is glad to help.
rotarytarponsprings@gmail.com
(727) 827-1555
Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM