Hillsborough County · Volunteer
Veterans Build Week of Service
Volunteers help preserve and maintain homes for limited-income veteran homeowners.
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Orlando · Veteran support
2026 Veterans Day Parade
Gather in Lake Nona for the city’s Veterans Day parade honoring veterans and military families. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ET. Free; groups register by October…
Event detailsPalmetto · Veteran support
Turning Points Veteran Stand Down
Veteran support at Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto. 8 a.m.–noon. Check the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs listing for participation details.
Event detailsOrlando · Community resilience
November Community Cleanup
Join Keep Orlando Beautiful at George Barker Park, 1820 W Gore Street, for a park and lakeshore cleanup. 9–11 a.m. ET. Free; volunteer registration.
Event detailsSarasota · Veteran community
Sarasota Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Honor local veterans along Main Street. Parade begins at 10 a.m., followed by a ceremony at J.D. Hamel Park; the city lists the event…
Event detailsSarasota · Community resilience
Florida Climate Conference: From Risk to Resilience
Coastal resilience discussions with researchers, local leaders, and community partners at Selby Auditorium, New College of Florida, 8350 N Tamiami Trail. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.;…
Registration and detailsOrlando · Community resilience
Orange County Community Conference
Workshops and resource providers for residents and neighborhood groups at the Orange County Multicultural Center. 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. ET. $10 early; $12 day of…
Event detailsOrlando · Community resilience
Thanksgiving Community Cleanup & Food Pantry Drive
Clean George Barker Park and bring useful supplies for United Against Poverty’s emergency food pantry. 9–11 a.m. ET. Free; volunteer registration.
Event detailsLakeland · Community support
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine 25th Birthday Ball
A ticketed fundraiser supporting care for uninsured Polk County residents at Bonnet Springs Event Center. 6:30–9 p.m. ET. Ticketed; see organizer for price.
Event detailsSarasota · Veteran connection
Veteran Coffee Social at Goodwill Manasota
Meet veterans and community support partners at University Community Resource Center, Sarasota. 10 a.m.–noon. Check the organizer listing before attending.
Event detailsBushnell · Veteran support
Wreaths Across America at Florida National Cemetery
Volunteer to place wreaths and honor veterans at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue. 10 a.m. wreath distribution; 11:30 a.m. ceremony ET. Volunteer…
Event detailsSarasota · Veteran remembrance
Wreaths Across America at Sarasota National Cemetery
Help remember and honor veterans at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Rd 72. December 19; check the location page for ceremony, wreath placement, parking,…
Volunteer detailsBay Pines · Veteran remembrance
Wreaths Across America at Bay Pines National Cemetery
Volunteer in remembrance of veterans at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Ceremony is listed for noon, with wreath placement to follow. See the location page…
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