The Clear Water Zen Center is an authentic Zen Buddhist practice center. The training is disciplined and can be rigorous. Although we socialize before and after our sittings, our focus is on meditation and carrying our practice into daily life. Although there are many benefits that flow from spiritual growth, our purpose is not to get benefits but to create the conditions that allow our inherent Buddha nature to become manifest. Buddhists do not worship the Buddha and Zen Buddhism is a religion …

Meet local libertarian atheists for conversations and friendship! You must identify yourself as both an atheist (or an agnostic) and a libertarian to be a member. However, anyone interested in atheism, agnosticism or libertarianism is welcome to come as a guest. Join this group if you want to talk about the interdependence of free-thought and libertarianism! I've been asked this, and think it needs clarification in the group description. We are not LP affiliated, and our members don't have to be …

TAL is a social group dedicated to libertarians in the area because we significantly lack any sense of community. I'd like to have libertarians be able to get to know who their fellow citizens are so that we can begin to progress in philosophy as well as community. My vision for this group's meetings is simple with no specific format, just a bunch of us in the same place having a good time. This group is for those advocating the philosophy of libertarianism or wishing to learn about it. TAL is n …

We are a group dedicated to furthering our own spiritual and philosophical wisdom through productive and open discussions. We would like to keep this group exclusive to local, young (ages 25-40) singles, because we believe that spiritual interests are an important part of many romantic relationships, and that this may provide an opportunity for people with similar interests to meet. However, this is not a ‘hook-up’ or even specifically a dating type of group – the main focus will still be person …

We are an independent running club that meets weekly on Wednesdays at Irish 31 in Hyde Park Village. Irish 31 provides us with ample parking, a free runners buffet, and plenty of water both before and after the run. The club runs through Hyde Park and along Bayshore Blvd. The group itself has no commercial affiliation with Irish 31. We also work closely with groups throughout the Tampa / St. Petersburg area and are often extended special member perks to sports venues, Triathlons, 5ks, etc. Our g …

The largest, most active sailing Meetup in Tampa Bay! This FREE group introduces Captains (with certifications), Skippers (with boats), Crew (with training) and Sailors (with interest). No annual dues. No required meetings. Not affiliated with any business. Great boats. Many outings scheduled! A few Skippers volunteer their boats, once a month or every few weeks, so we have day sails, cruises, picnics, raft-ups and holiday Meetups! Our Crew help Skippers handle their boats. Members take turns go …

eMarketing Groups is dedicated to helping business owners big and small learn the core fundamantals of Marketing their products or services through Internet Marketing. Our group is open to all new comers. We feature new business strategies that are on the cutting edge.  We have a unique goal setting process that helps all attendees achieve results fast. If you need to learn how to find new clients or reconnect with your client base online, drop in and attend one of our meetups. If you can check …

Bringing New Thought Thinkers, Spiritual Adventurers, and Metaphysicians together for friendship, fun and networking with people of similar ideals.  We will enjoy a variety of activities together and are receptive to your ideas. We envision growing into a vast group of positive, sociable folks who are interested or curious about New Thought or Metaphysics, though you don't have to be affiliated with any metaphysical or new thought church or organization. We are not a singles group, but we may de …

“This is a group for anyone interested in BUNCO!!" Join us to play this social dice game for WOMEN and SOME MEN! The Only obligation to join our group is that you bring your best giggle in order to laugh the night away. Don't know how to play - No problem, we will teach you!! Please feel free to invite your other meetup groups, friends, co-workers, church or fellow crafters to join us!!! We're a loving group of women and some men looking to increase our membership. Spread the word!!" Our Bunko …

Welcome to Tampa Bay Open Minds! ***************** Tampa Bay Open Minds™  is for those free thinking, open minded individuals who would like to share and learn more about Unexplained Phenomena in the Universe around us.  Formerly known as The Tampa Bay MUFON Group*,  Tampa Bay Open Minds has been reorganized to bring together  those in the Tampa Bay area that have an interest not only in the UFO field, but are also seeking information and are  interested in learning more about other anomalous …

We are a group of web-based business owners who get together to discuss internet marketing strategies, SEO, outsourcing ideas, affiliate marketing, PPC strategies, competitive research, etc. We look forward to meeting you at our next meeting. For more information free to contact: Al Delisle PO Box 13464 Tampa, Fl. 33681 813-486-4810 adelisle@yahoo.com

Welcome to MOMS Club® of Brandon, Fl., a non-profit support group for moms who live in Brandon, Fl. The MOMS Club of Brandon, Fl. is a local chapter of International MOMS Club (www.momsclub.org), a non-profit organization that supports the stay-at-home mother of today. There are more than 100,000 members and 2,000 chapters of MOMS Club worldwide. We are run by moms, for moms! Our chapter serves moms who live in the Brandon, Riverview, Gibsonton, and Apollo Beach zip codes, as well as Valrico zip …

This group is being created for those awesome people (starting in the middle-aged range) in the Tampa area who are looking for a relationship leading toward commitment! Although each person who joins is happy in their own right, they wish to build a life with a permanent someone. You can be divorced, widowed, or never married, children or no children...but wishing to find a relationship with a wonderful person! You can be Spiritual or Christian or Jewish or No Religious Affiliation, etc. But you …

This group was initiated to encourage more folks to explore responsible travel opportunities, connect with like-minded members, and ultimately get out on the road to their next adventure! Absolutely anyone is welcome to join, especially if they have a desire to make a difference in our world by traveling with a purpose.  Volunteer-travel can happen in Guatemala, Kenya, Fiji, Mexico or countless other countries and involve eco-efficient stove-building, orphanage work, wildlife conservation or SCU …

Walking Tree Zen is a new Zen group (Sangha) in Sarasota. We welcome all to join us for weekly meditation practice, zazen. We also offer occasional weekend retreats, study and fellowship. We practice in the White Plum lineage under the guidance of our teacher and number one swell and generous guy, Sensei Peter Seishin Wohl. Peter has received Dharma Transmission in a well-known and widely respected Soto Zen lineage and is also a Zen priest. But enough about him. Zen practice is ultimately about …

WOoF helps propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and business spheres of power by: •   Strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community •   Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture •   Building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations Women Owners of Florida’s mission is to build strong relationships between women through an environment of learning and the sharing of inform …

The “Constitutional Conscience” is hereby formed as a working discussion group. Opinions and positions will be prepared independent of party affiliation or political whimsy. Our discussions will relate solely to the precepts, principles, and philosophy of the Constitution of the United States of America.