TCB Gala & Auction 2026

TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED. 
For questions, please contact Deanna Purpura-Till at [email protected]

Please read on for important event information. 

An Evening in the Secret Garden

September 18, 2026

7:00-10:00 PM

Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club

1601 S. MacDill Avenue

Tampa, Florida

Cocktails. Dinner. Silent Auction. Special Giving Opportunity.  Performances.
Attire: Black tie. Met Gala-inspired garden fashion encouraged.

Questions? Please contact our Director of Development, Deanna Purpura-Till, at [email protected]

Important Information for the Evening:

Attire: Black tie. Met Gala-inspired garden fashion encouraged.

Valet Parking: Complimentary valet parking is included for all guests.

Cocktail Hour | 7:00-8:00 PM
The evening begins with cocktails from 7:00-8:00 PM. We encourage guests to arrive during this time to check in, enjoy the Secret Garden experience, and mingle before dinner and the evening's program begin.

Program & Dinner | 8:00 PM
Dinner and the evening's program begin promptly at 8:00 PM.

Silent Auction | Closes at 9:30 PM
The silent auction closes at 9:30 PM. A credit card must be on file to bid. Guests who do not already have a card on file may add one at check-in.

Seating
Seating is open unless you have purchased a table or have been invited to sit at a reserved table. Reserved tables will be clearly marked with the name of the table sponsor or table captain. If you are unsure whether you have an assigned table, our check-in team will be happy to assist you.

Dietary Requests
If you previously requested a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free meal, please see our check-in team upon arrival to receive your meal card. We are unable to accommodate additional dietary requests at this time.

Auctions & Give From the Heart
A credit card must be on file to participate in the live auction or Give From the Heart. If you do not already have a card on file, our check-in team can assist you upon arrival.