Bedrox and Lighted Tree Reunion 2026
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Pass-a-Grille • Sunset Beach • 1988–2002

The Lighted Tree& Bedrox

40th Reunion

September 25–27, 2026 • SkyBeach Resort

Three days. One legendary celebration.

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A Lighted Tree party
Dining at Bedrox
Friends at the bar
The bars. The people. The history. ↓

More than two bars

They were home.

The Lighted Tree was more than a building. It was a courtyard, a gathering place, a family—and an unforgettable part of LGBTQ+ history in St. Pete Beach.

Bedrox was a safe home away from home for gay and lesbian residents and visitors at the southern tip of Treasure Island. These were the places where friendships began, chosen families grew, music played, and a community stood proudly together.

“We didn’t just go to the Tree and Bedrox. We belonged there.”
BedroxInside Bedrox

September 25, 26 & 27

One incredible weekend.

Music, memories, dancing, competition, community pride and pure Florida celebration.

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Music All Weekend

Live entertainment, longtime DJs, surprise performances and a silent disco under the stars.

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The Big Reunion

Reconnect with former guests, staff, performers, friends and the people who made it legendary.

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Bold Competitions

Pickleball, volleyball, bodybuilding and more—with prizes, excitement and pride.

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SkyBeach Energy

Waterfront views, pools, tropical atmosphere and an unforgettable Florida setting.

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Vendors Keep It

Participating vendors keep 100% of their sales—a true community give-back.

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Go Platinum

Help Project FREE and Solar Flair take an original song by musicians with diverse abilities to platinum.

Confirmed live performance

Shevonne & The Force

Saturday, September 26 • 7–10 PM
LIVE ON STAGE
Project FREE Inclusion Showcase — Friday, September 25, 2026 from 11 AM to 2 PM at SkyBeach Resort

Two intimate gatherings in the Banyan Tree Ballroom

Special Experiences with Cara Sansone

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Cara Sansone at SkyBeach for Love Comes Full Circle

Friday, September 25th

The Banyan Tree Ballroom at SkyBeach

Love Comes Full Circle

A guided transformative experience with Cara Sansone

There’s something on God’s heart for you. Come receive it.

“Love your neighbor, as yourself.”

Two words. An invitation you can spend a lifetime reading past. Join Cara Sansone as she unveils what’s been hidden in plain sight and makes room for you to encounter God’s love personally.

Come as you are. Come open. Come expectant.

“From the moment I walked into the space, I felt an overwhelming mix of joy and peace, like my heart knew this was exactly what it needed.”— Lauren D.
Check-in 4 PM | Experience 4:30–6 PM$33.00

Closed door event. Must be checked in by 4:20 PM to attend

Limited seating
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Cara Sansone leading the Breathe and Receive breathwork experience

Sunday, September 27th

The Banyan Tree Ballroom at SkyBeach

Breathe and Receive

A guided breathwork and meditation experience with Cara Sansone

Imagine a room where no one needs anything from you.

The lights are low. Immersive music fills the room as you settle in. Cara guides your breath into a gentle rhythm, and as your body softens, the music carries you. Come open to receive whatever God has for you. No experience needed. Your only job is to breathe.

“Breathwork with Cara felt like a weight being lifted. It was the most peace I had felt in a long time. Her presence felt angelic and comforting.”— J. K.
Doors 3:30 PM | Experience 4–5:30 PM$50

Closed door event. Must be checked in by 3:50 PM to attend

Advance registration required
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Forty years of unforgettable faces

Our memories.

Real photographs from the Lighted Tree and Bedrox—our people, our parties, our history.

The Lighted Tree
The Lighted Tree
Bedrox
Bedrox
Inside Bedrox
Inside Bedrox
Rosie at the reunion bars
Rosie at the reunion bars
A Lighted Tree party
A Lighted Tree party
Dining at Bedrox
Dining at Bedrox
Friends at the bar
Friends at the bar
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Outside together
Outside together
Behind the bar
Behind the bar
On stage
On stage
Community history
Community history
Patio party
Patio party
The show
The show
Friends outside
Friends outside
Our community
Our community
A group of friends
A group of friends
Outside Bedrox
Outside Bedrox
The DJ
The DJ
The Bedrox bar
The Bedrox bar
Champagne celebration
Champagne celebration
Band on stage
Band on stage

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St. Patrick’s Day

A favorite Bedrox story

Seventy-five TV dinners saved the day.

When Kim was trying to get the Bedrox liquor license, an inspector announced that a seven-course meal had to be served. Kim went to the store and bought 75 TV dinners. Sixty-five people came in from the beach, ate every one—and Bedrox got the license!

Reconnect before the reunion

Community Message Board

Share a memory, find an old friend, post reunion plans, and reconnect with the people who made the Lighted Tree and Bedrox unforgettable.

Welcome, friends.Please keep posts respectful, reunion-focused, and welcoming to our entire LGBTQ+ community.

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6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711

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