About us
Florida Voices for Animals (FVA), sponsors of the Annual Tampa Bay VegFest, is a nonprofit organization. Our members work for the compassionate treatment of animals. Issues we're involved in: exploitation of animals in entertainment, on factory farms, and by breeders; protection of endangered wildlife; spay and neuter programs; reduction of domestic abuse and neglect of companion animals; promotion of plant-based diets; support of animal sanctuaries; and protection of the environment for all animals, human and nonhuman. Join us today to help create a gentler, more compassionate world! We hold lots of events in the Tampa Bay Area. Come to one of our pot lucks or dinners and meet renowned advocates for animals. Help us with leafleting or education of schoolchildren on animal rights and plant-based diets. Pitch in to help at one of our vegan bake sales or other advocacy events. Come to our celebrated ThanksVegan dinner. Join us to get involved, and meet lots of other caring, compassionate people like you!
Visit us at www.floridavoicesforanimals.org for more information about us and be sure to read our FVA Volunteer Manual on how to help us educate the public at our events, demonstrations and protests.
Upcoming events
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Vegan Potluck & Karaoke
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa, 11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL, USJoin Florida Voices for Animals (FVA) every 1st Friday of the month Vegan Potluck & Karaoke.
We'll be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa's Multi-Purpose Building (MPB), 11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa FL 33637
Bring a Vegan dish to share along with a 3x5 card listing the item & ingredients.
Also bring your best singing voice to share with friends & family. Admit it - you do it in your car, so you can do it here!
6:30-7:30 Potluck
7:30-9:00 Karaoke1 attendee
Biweekly Hike and Vegan Eats: Hillsborough River State Park → Divine Leaf Vegan
Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 US 301 N, Tampa, fl, USWhat to expect
Join Florida Voices for Animals for a refreshing biweekly hike/nature walk followed by a community meal at a local vegan spot. This series helps us:- Connect with like-minded people
- Support vegan restaurants (many are closing)
- Boost physical and mental health in a fun, low-pressure way
Event plan
Start time: 8:00 AM sharp
1) Meet & greet at parking lot P3 (8:00–8:15 AM)
Quick intros and route overview.
2) Group hike and walk (8:15–10:30 AM)
We’ll hike the Baynard Trail and Seminole Trail at Hillsborough River State Park. Baynard Trail is about 1.1 miles and Seminole Trail about 3.2 miles, so expect roughly 4.3–4.5+ miles total depending on connectors/access route. Pace will be easy-to-moderate, with regroup points so nobody gets left behind.
3) Vegan restaurant hangout (around 11:00 AM)
After the hike, we’ll drive about 20 minutes to Divine Leaf Vegan for food and community time. The restaurant is at 1821 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544, inside Nutrition S’Mart.Details
📅 Date: Apr 12, 2026
⏰ Meet time: 8:00 AM (please arrive a few minutes early)
🅿️ Parking/Entry: $6 per vehicle (2–8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 for pedestrians/cyclists/additional passengers
💳 Florida State Parks Annual Pass (optional): $60 Individual / $120 Family
🥾 Trail Location: Hillsborough River State Park (Parking lot P3)
🏠 Address: 15402 US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
📍 Trail map link: https://www.floridastateparks.org/sites/default/files/media/file/Hillsborough%20Map.pdf
🚻 Restrooms: Public restroom facilities are available in several areas around the park; one public hiking source notes a restroom near the suspension bridge and Parking lot P3.
🅿️ Closest parking: Parking Lot 3 is closest.
🍽️ Restaurant: Divine Leaf Vegan
🏠 Address: 1821 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
📍 Restaurant link: https://divineleafvegan.net/
🚗 Drive time from trail to restaurant: ~20 minutesWhat to bring
Water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen/bug spray, and anything you need for the weather.Notes
Please RSVP so we can estimate restaurant seating.
Participants join at their own risk; follow trail rules and be respectful to wildlife.
Conversation about veganism/animal advocacy is welcome, we keep it respectful and inviting.If required, I can be reached on +1 813 368 6122
See you on the trail and at the table 🌱🥾3 attendees
FVA & Lotus-Vegan present Dr. Neal Barnard, MD
M & N Event Hall, 7725 78th St N, Pinellas Park, FL, USFVA & Lotus Vegan present Dr. Neal Barnard, MD. Dr. Barnard is president of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
In addition to the delicious buffet by Lotus Vegan, you will hear Dr. Barnard's presentation on Power Your Health with Power Foods.
After his talk will be a Book Signing. There will be books available to purchase.
NO WALKINS
Purchase $30 Tickets here20 attendees
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