Veteran Appreciation: Salute & Connect

Veteran Appreciation: Salute & Connect is coming to Heights Social on Friday, November 13, from 4 PM to 7 PM. Presented by Tiana Jones, it's an in-person happy hour that brings professionals together to show appreciation for Veterans in the community.

The evening is built around a simple idea: no long speeches or formalities, just saying thank you, building connections, and making sure Veterans know how much they're appreciated. It's less of a formal ceremony and more of a social gathering, so the focus stays on the people in the room rather than a program on a stage. If you're looking for a low-key way to spend a Friday afternoon acknowledging the Veterans around you, this is a good spot to do it.

On the practical side, guests get a complimentary first drink and hors d'oeuvres, so you can settle in with a drink and some food while you catch up with people. It runs from 4 PM to 7 PM, which puts it right in that late-afternoon window—early enough to be a pre-dinner thing, but late enough that it feels like the start of the weekend. The venue is Heights Social, located at 6310 North Florida Avenue in Tampa, FL 33604.