May 13, 2026 – St. Petersburg City Councilmember Gina Driscoll and the St. Pete Innovation District will host an “Ocean of Support” fundraiser May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub, 450 Eighth Ave. SE, benefiting the University of South Florida College of Marine Science and the Florida Institute of Oceanography after a recent fire. Organizers said the free event will support recovery efforts and future operations for the marine science institutions.
