Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs
A Roaring Century
of Service
Still Serving — An Anniversary Gala
1926 — 2026
Black-tie optional · Roaring-20s attire encouraged · Limited capacity
Still Serving — An Anniversary Gala
Black-tie optional · Roaring-20s attire encouraged · Limited capacity
Est. 1926
For a century, the Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs has stood for one simple idea — service above self. Since 1926, our members have rolled up their sleeves for the city built on the sponge docks, the only town in the United States that still harvests natural sponge the old way.
From the roaring twenties to a roaring century — still serving, still here.
This gala honors the divers, the dreamers, and the doers who made it possible. Join us for an evening of elegance worthy of the era that started it all.
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
Good to Know
Month DD, 2026
7:00 PM until midnight
Main Ballroom, Tarpon Springs Event Hall
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 Main Ballroom of the Tarpon Springs Event Hall. 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.
centennial@rotarytarponsprings.org
(727) 555-0100
Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM