2018 Ultimate Guide to Summer in Tampa Bay; including St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Pasco County

SUMMER IN TAMPA BAY

Summer in Florida has arrived and this is your 2018 Ultimate Guide to Summer in the Tampa Bay area, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pasco County and surrounding areas. We have summer projects to do with your kids, area outings, guides to explore the Tampa Bay area, local restaurant guides and so much more. Pin it now and use it all summer long. Be sure to share it with your friends. Let’s all live these warm summer months to their fullest! Stay cool Tampa Bay!!

How to use this guide:

Each image leads to either a full guide and list of local spots you’ll want to hit, or to an article with details on a summer outing or activity for you or your kids. Click on each image to find more info. Happy Summer!

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Sheriss is the founder of Tampa Bay Moms Blog and works full-time as a middle school special educator. Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, she and her husband Johnny have lived in Boston, MA and Atlanta, GA, before once again calling Tampa home. They welcomed their sweet and high-spirited daughter Harper into the family in 2010. In her free time, Sheriss loves day-tripping, lazy evenings at the beach, searching for and discovering new adventures to go on with her family around the Bay area.