Hello! If you have found this group, you are obviously interested in composing some sort of speculative fiction. Our purpose is to help you improve your writing, provide support, and help you become a published author (if that is your goal). We meet twice a month, on the first and third Thursday of each month. Our meetings consist primarily of critiques, with occasional short presentations and speakers. Pieces to be critiqued are on a first-come first-serve volunteer basis. Pieces are limi …

Tampa Bay Strobist & Photoshop Collective is for people who own a Digital Camera and Portable Flash that want to learn from others how to use them, in a social setting. Photographers We look for those who have an interest in "Off Camera Flash" photography - commonly known as STROBIST photography. Members joining this group should be comfortable with basic concepts of  how to manipulate their camera to take a photo and able to use their camera outside of the Auto mode. We also encourage those who …

Over the past couple of years you hear about Flash Mobs and it is something that excites me and I started up the group so myself and others can experience the excitement. The purpose of the group is to come up with exciting and new Flash Mob ideas and perform in the Tampa Bay area. Anyone should join. Young, Old, in shape or out of shape. Whether you can sing and dance or neither. Everyone is welcome!!

I started this group to collect other outdoors-minded women of a "certain" age... We do so much for others, it is nice to give ourselves permission to hang out doing something we enjoy that is good for us (because eating 4 brownies is not!). Combat the negative menopause mess with positive exercise using specially designed Nordic Walking poles. I have discovered that the calorie burn, heart health, stress busting is worth finding time for. While we reinforce posture, strength, deep breathing and …

There is a Team Red in almost every state (and some with more than one), as well as overseas. It is a group of people who support finding a cure for diabetes and to  be a support group for those who have this disease. Do you like cycling? Want to meet other local Cyclists? You should join if you're looking to meet a bunch of friendly, non hard-core cyclists - not the high speed, semi-pro cyclists that flash on by, but cycling & touring with the rest of us. A Group will mostly just gather for wee …

Attention: Photography Enthusiasts, Photography Experts, Models Welcome to the premier group in Tampa for all levels of photographers and models. The mission of this group is to connect models, photographers, actors, MUA's, hairstylists, designers, and artists for instruction, networking, and most of all amazing PHOTOS. Tampa Photography and Modeling Group offers various hands on classes, workshops, and photo shoots to practice, perfect, and polish the art of photography! Whether you are looking …

Provocative yet non-violent actions to STOP Global Warming! Street theater and hunger strikes at political conventions, flash mobs, vivid boycotts of irresponsible corporations, funny social media and party themes are on the agenda. Our mission - force political leaders to address Climate Change NOW! Raging heat, dying crops, and an election year...this may be our last, BEST chance to save our eco- systems that keep us all alive. Industry titans willfully ignore every warning sign and wager ever …

Photographers: This is a friendly group for anyone interested in improving their skills in photography, portraiture, lighting, compositing, etc. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join. The basic requirements would be owning a digital camera, and, most importantly, a desire to become a better photographer. A DSLR is best, but a point and shoot with manual controls, and a hot shoe will be fine. We will cover everything from basic camera controls, basic to advanced lighting from speedl …

This workshop is designed to help photographers of all skill sets take it to the next level. Understand techniques and start shooting with a purpose whether it be in fashion, lifestyle or swimwear photography etc.  Attend this workshop/meetup to learn the way we see and read natural light, artificial lighting, combining flash with natural light, posing, composition, working with reflectors, modifiers and more - learn to make you images stand out and be magazine worthy. Anyone who would like to …

Calling all adult adoption triad members of SW Florida! Are you an adoptee in search of your biological family? Are you a birth parent or sibing of an adoptee who would love to reconnect? Have you reunited with your birth family or adoptee and would either like to receive or offer advice to others entering into reunion? FLARE was formed to meet the needs of all of our brothers and sisters in adoption. Come and share your search challenges or successes with other like minded triad members.