Alfred Rogers

Functions as a College/University

Provides banking services

Operates yacht and country club

Operates as a golf and country club

Provides national chartered banking services

Operates as a bank holding company with interest in providing commercial banking services

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG), established in 1904 and inspired by the legendary pirate José Gasparilla, is a historic Tampa-based organization dedicated to celebrating and enriching the cultural vitality of Tampa and its surrounding communities. The non-profit company is located in the US. The organization’s central activity is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade, a major city-wide event that includes a series of parades, festivals, road races, and cultural events over two months. Key events include the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest, the Ashley Children’s Gasparilla Parade, and the Gasparilla Outbound Voyage. Participation in parades is selective and requires applications, insurance, and adherence to float-building standards. YMKG also hosts social events such as debutante and coronation balls and maintains the Jose Gasparilla II, a historically inspired pirate ship. The organization supports the community through its community fund, which provides scholarships and fosters charitable activities in collaboration with the Inter-Krewe Council. YMKG preserves and promotes Tampa’s cultural heritage through historical exhibits, archival records, and year-round tourism initiatives.