New STEM School in Riverview + East of Tampa Buzz

Good morning.

Here’s what’s happening across our community this week.

A new STEM school is opening in Riverview, the Strawberry Festival kicks off soon, and there are several local events happening across Brandon, FishHawk, Riverview and Bloomingdale.

Let’s dive in.

🍓 Florida Strawberry Festival | Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds | Plant City | Mar 1 | More
One of Plant City’s biggest annual events featuring live music, food vendors, rides, and plenty of fresh strawberries. A local tradition that draws families from across the area.

9830 Upper Alafia Court, Suite 102 — Riverview

iCode School Riverview is officially opening its doors on Wednesday, Feb 25 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The new STEM education center offers hands-on classes where students learn coding, robotics, game development, and other tech skills using real tools like gaming PCs, drones, and 3D printers.

The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting with the Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce, facility tours, and live demonstrations inside their new facility. iCode focuses on making STEM learning fun and accessible while helping students build future-ready technology skills. More

🎬 Family Movie Night | Starling Club | Lithia | Feb 20 | More
Outdoor movie night at the Starling Club in FishHawk Ranch. A great family-friendly evening under the stars.

🎯 4th Annual Sporting Clays Classic | Fishhawk Sporting Clays | Lithia | Feb 21 | More
Sporting clays tournament supporting Angel Foundation FL with competitions, community, and outdoor fun.

🥾 Women’s Walk & Brunch | Alderman Ford Park | Lithia | Feb 21 | More
Morning nature walk followed by brunch and social time at one of the area's most scenic parks.

🏕️ Great American Camp-Out | McIntosh Preserve | Plant City | Feb 21–22 | More
Overnight camping experience hosted by the City of Plant City featuring outdoor activities and nature.

🐕 Walk at Brandon Parkway Trail | Brandon Parkway Trail | Brandon | Feb 22 | More
Dog-friendly community walk open to all fitness levels and a great way to meet locals.

☕ Brandon REI Coffee Meetup | Just Love Coffee Cafe | Brandon | Feb 26 | More
Casual networking event bringing together local professionals and entrepreneurs.

🏘️ Hillsborough County Neighborhoods Expo | Feeding Tampa Bay | Tampa | Feb 28 | More
Community expo connecting residents with local resources, services, and organizations.

🛍️ FishHawk Ranch Market Day | Park Square | FishHawk | Mar 1 | More
Local vendors, handmade goods, and food vendors in the heart of FishHawk Ranch.

🤝 Junior League Pop-Up Event | Junior League Pop-Up Location | Brandon | Mar 1 | More
Community event introducing the Junior League and opportunities to get involved.

🍓 Strawberry Festival Day: Mar 2
🏝️ Spring Break: Mar 16–20
📚 No School: April 3, 2026
✏️ No School: May 25, 2026
🎓 Last Day of School: May 29
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