Events/Giving Back
Community Involvement
The ability to assist and serve the community in which we live and work has long been a priority to the attorneys and staff at Florin Roebig. Civic and charitable functions are regularly held and sponsored by our firm at our uniquely situated facility and park-like grounds as well as throughout the community.
Florin|Roebig Courtroom at Stetson University College of Law
Stetson University College of Law school campus (which is perennially recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the nations top law school for trial advocacy) includes the Florin|Roebig Courtroom, one of the largest and most technologically advanced teaching courtrooms in the country.
The Florin|Roebig Courtroom first opened in 1993 and was renovated and re-dedicated in 2007. The facility provides audio/visual capabilities, tiered seating for students and spectators, a jury room and judges' chambers. The courtroom greatly improved Stetson's ability to train nationally-competitive trial teams. The lobby adjacent to the courtroom features two trophy cases filled with Stetson's numerous advocacy awards.
We are proud of our long standing relationship with the College of Law along with the fact that eight out of our twelve attorneys are Stetson graduates.
Florin|Roebig Egg Hunt and Spring Festival, March 30th 2013 - 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
On March 30, Florin Roebig in Palm Harbor held an Egg Hunt & Spring Festival.
The event was open to the public and included an Egg Hunt, Music, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Photo Booth, Cookie Decorating Station, Coloring Station, Food, Ice Cream, and a Bunny Hop Trail.
To see pictures from the Egg Hunt & Spring Festival, click here and here.
Florin|Roebig Tampa Bay Blues Fest
The 2011 Florin|Roebig Tampa Bay Blues Fest was held April 8th, 9th and 10th at the beautiful Vinoy Waterfront Park in downtown St. Petersburg. The park is located on the shores of scenic Tampa Bay, with the famous St. Petersburg Pier providing a brilliant backdrop for the festival. With its acres of plush grass and palm trees, Vinoy Park is the perfect tropical setting for one of the world's greatest blues festivals.
Artists Included: MIKE ZITO, MICHAEL BURKS, JANIVA MAGNESS, ROD PIAZZA, MIGHTY FLYERS, ROBERT CRAY BAND, THE LEE BOYS, CURTIS SALGADO, TOMMY CASTRO, JAMES HUNTER, JONNY LANG, ERIC LINDELL,JON CLEARY, TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE, IRMA THOMAS, TAB BENOIT & THE VOICE OF THE WETLANDS ALLSTARS, FEATURING CYRIL NEVILLE, JUMPIN' JOHNNY SANSONE, AND BIG CHIEF MONK BOUDREAUX.
The festival was truly a destination event, fans traveled from throughout the United States and Europe to enjoy this magnificent celebration of music. Proceeds from the Florin|Roebig Tampa Bay Blues Festival benefited PARC.
To see the 2011 TBBF winning raffle numbers, follow this link. ←
Clearwater Bar Association Oyster Roast
The Clearwater Bar Association has held their annual Oyster Roast on the grounds of the law firm of Florin Roebig for the past ten years. The event is the oldest continuously running Bar event in the state of Florida. Nearly a thousand local lawyers, judges and their families attend this event. Live music and numerous food stations sponsored by local law firms provide a festive atmosphere. The event allows local Pinellas/Pasco County lawyers, there staff and families to socialize with one another. Local judges serve as volunteer oyster roasters, a long standing tradition since the original year of the event. The long held event began in 1946 in a local orange grove and has continued to be held annually ever since.
Ending Hunger
Florin Roebig is proud to be a local drop off site for the Tampa Bay Chapter of Feeding America. Feeding America is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. “Ending Hunger, Nourishing Hope” is the mission this organization carries throughout the United States. Each year, the Feeding America network provides food to more than 37 million low-income people facing hunger in the United States, including nearly 14 million children and nearly 3 million seniors. Last year Feeding America Tampa Bay provided food to more than 400,000 people. With your help we can increase that number and reduce the number of people in our communities that worry each day where their next meal will come from. Please join us in making a difference not only during the holiday season but all year round. Our firm has food baskets in place at our office for those that wish to participate. Donated items are continuously delivered to the local food drive warehouse for distribution. The organization’s local chapter services 10 counties within the Tampa Bay area: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Highlands, Hardee and Manatee.
Recommended items to donate:
- Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, ham)
- Canned Fruits and Single Serving Fruit Cups
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Meals (pasta, chili, beef stew, ravioli)
- Boxed and Single Serving sizes of Macaroni & Cheese
- Canned Beans
- Cereal (low sugar, high fiber)
- Cereal & Fruit Bars
- Peanut Butter (plastic containers only)
- Grape Jelly (plastic containers only)
Florin|Roebig Days of Summer Poker Run July 15, 2012
Florin Roebig was proud to be the title sponsor and participate in Q105’s Days of Summer Poker Run. Our Palm Harbor office played host to the event’s registration and first stop on the Poker Run. Bike enthusiasts came out in the early morning to sign up and rally around for Mason Dixon’s Christmas (in July) Wish Foundation. Kickstands went up at around 10:30 with Mason himself giving the word to everyone to start their engines. The course took riders through Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Treasure Island, St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park. We thank all of those that attended the event and helped contribute to this very worthy cause.
In addition to the Poker Run, Florin Roebig partnered with Jim’s Harley Davidson to hold a free raffle for all registered riders. Please see below for raffle winner information:
DAYS OF SUMMER POKER RUN RAFFLE WINNERS:
Thomas Brown – Travel Pack
Lynn Daleski – Backpack
Paul Dillard – Backpack
Brian Egnatuk – Touring Lantern
Virginia Fischer – Touring Lantern
John Lubick – Travel Pack
John Story – Backpack
Tim Sturgis – Travel Pack
Congratulation to all our winners! Please contact our office to collect your winning item.
Florin|Roebig Bike and Boat Safety Day
Florin Roebig Bike and Boat Safety Day has been held each year on the grounds of Florin Roebig since 1999. Special thanks to all the volunteers from: Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Pinellas County Community Traffic Safety Team, Florida Bicycles Association, Florida Department of Transportation, Safe Kids Coalition, AAA, and Disney Radio. Over ten thousand people have attended since the first year of the event. We have proudly provided well over five thousand free bike safety helmets to the children of our home community who complete the bicycle safety course setup on the law firm grounds.
Congratulations to our 2011 Bike and Boat Safety Day raffle
winners!
The Esteves Family from Ozona, Florida & The Palmer Family
from New Port Richey, Florida.
Florin|Roebig Blues & Brews
Thank you for joining us at the 2nd annual Old Palm Harbor Blues & Brews on Saturday, February 25th held in historic downtown Palm Harbor.
This annual event was created to bring the folks in the community together for an afternoon/evening of blues music, good food and to provide those who attended an opportunity to get to know some of the local vendors.
Click on the Blues & Brews image for more event details.
The winning raffle numbers are:
00023 - E. Sapiega
00049 - T. Bennett
00056 - J. Moldenhauer
000256 - A. Weberg
000300 - A. Rosenthal
00355 - D. Thomssen
Florin|Roebig Gene Harris Poker Run
Florin Roebig was a proud participant/sponsor of the Gene Harris Poker Run on Saturday, February 25th.
This poker run was in honor of our client Gene Harris who lost his life recently due to a motorcycle accident.
We thank all of you who joined us on February 25th and road in honor of Gene.
Click on the Gene Harris Poker Run icon for more event details.
Florin|Roebig Touch-A-Truck
On Saturday, February 4, 2012, Florin|Roebig promoted bicycle and helmet safety from 10:00AM - 1:00PM in Safety Harbor at the city's Touch-A-Truck event.
Safety Harbor's Touch-A-Truck gives kids an opportunity to climb aboard vehicles such as fire trucks, dump trucks, Pinellas County Sheriff's vehicles, and sanitation vehicles as well as learn how they work and what they do.
This free event was held at Safety Harbor City Park and included several different booths, including Florin|Roebig's bicycle and helmet safety booth, with information, giveaways and more.
To see the raffle winners from the Florin|Roebig Touch-A-Truck giveaway please visit this page.
The Street & Longboard Challenge
Sponsored by Florin Roebig, P.A. & The Ian Tilman Foundation
This event was held to promote awareness to our community and to educate young people and their families about the dangers and consequences of failing to wear safety gear, particularly helmets.
Some of our many other past events...
Cypress Woods Elementary
Florin|Roebig was delighted to be the helmet sponsor for the Cypress Woods Elementary Focus on Family Health and Safety Fair. The event included a Bike rodeo, scavenger hunt, free samples and tons of vendors and interactive activities for the kids. Please remind your children how very important it is to always wear helmets when biking or skateboarding. Small safety issues can save families from experiencing enormous tragedies.
Holiday Parties
Florin | Roebig, has held a number of holiday parties to raise monies for migrant families and children at Christmas time. Everyone is asked to bring a gift (blankets, school supplies, food items, and clothing) for children who are less fortunate during Christmas time. The responses have been overly generous with gifts, checks, and cash donations.
All Children's Hospital Fundraiser
All Children's Hospital Palm Harbor Guild has raised tens of thousands of dollars over the years at fundraisers on our grounds to help the children and families served by the hospital. Participants enjoy live music with food being catered by local restaurants.
If you have a specific charitable need or event and would like to further discuss how we can assist your organization, please feel free to contact us.