Florida Sales Tax Holidays

The 2023 Florida Legislature passed, and Governor DeSantis signed into law, various sales tax holidays. The Home Hardening sales tax exemption from the 2022 legislative session, continues through fiscal year 2023-24. The list below details the dates for each exemption period and various items that are tax-exempt during the period. For more information, visit floridarevenue.com/ salestaxholidays.

The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport.

Disaster Preparedness

Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, May 27, 2023 – June 9, 2023, and August 26, 2023 – September 8, 2023.

• Reusable ice selling for $20 or less

• Dish soap and detergents, including powder, liquid, or pod detergents or rinse agents that can be used in dishwashers selling for $30 or less

• Cleaning or disinfecting wipes and sprays, hand sanitizer selling for $30 or less

• Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, or weather-band radios selling for $50 or less

• Smoke detectors or smoke alarms selling for $70 or less

For a full list of qualifying items, visit floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep.

Freedom Summer

Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and outdoor items and admissions to entertainment and cultural events exempt from tax during the 2023 Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday, May 29, 2023 – September 4, 2023.

• Fishing supplies

• Camping supplies

• Children’s athletic equipment

• Boating & water activity supplies

• Pool supplies

• Children’s toys

• General outdoor supplies

• Admission to live music events, fairs, plays, use of or access to private & membership clubs providing physical fitness facilities, etc. (To be held on any date(s) from May 29, 2023, through December 31, 2023.)

For a full list of qualifying items, visit floridarevenue.com/freedomsummer.

Energy Star Appliances

Consumers can purchase qualifying ENERGY STAR® appliances exempt from tax during the 2023-2024 ENERGY STAR Appliances Sales Tax Holiday, July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

• Washing machines, clothes dryers, or water heaters selling for $1,500 or less

• Refrigerators or combination refrigerators/ freezers selling for $4,500 or less

Gas Ranges and Cooktops

Consumers can purchase qualifying gas ranges and cooktops exempt from tax during the 2023-2024 Gas Ranges and Cooktops Sales Tax Holiday, July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

• Applies to any gas range or cooktop fueled by combustible gas

• Does not include outdoor gas grills, camping stoves, or other portable stoves

Home Hardening

Consumers can purchase qualifying home hardening products exempt from tax during the Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption, July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024.

• Impact-resistant doors

• Impact-resistant windows

• Impact-resistant garage doors

Diapers and Clothing

Consumers can purchase qualifying children's diapers and clothing primarily intended for children ages 5 and younger exempt from tax during the 2022-2023 Children's Diapers and Clothing Sales Tax Exemptions, July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.

• Single-use diapers

• Reusable diapers

• Reusable diaper inserts

• Does not include watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas, and handkerchiefs

Back to School

Consumers can purchase qualifying back-toschool supplies exempt from tax during the 2023-2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, July 24, 2023 – August 6, 2023, and January 1, 2024 – January 14, 2024.

• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles selling for $30 or less

• Most school supplies selling for $50 or less

• Clothing, footwear, and accessories selling for $100 or less

• Computers and related accessories selling for $1,500 or less (when purchased for noncommercial and personal use)

For a full list of qualifying items, visit floridarevenue.com/backtoschool.

Tool Time

Consumers can purchase qualifying tools and equipment exempt from tax during the 2023 Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday, September 2, 2023 – September 8, 2023.

• High-visibility safety vests selling for $30 or less

• Hand tools selling for $50 or less

• Hard hats and other head protection selling for $100 or less

For a full list of qualifying items, visit floridarevenue.com/ToolTime. j floridarevenue.com

Father's Day Events

Father's Day Grilling Dinner

June 2, 6:30pm

Treat Dad to a special night out at Aprons Cooking School. Let the chefs demonstrate some new grilling techniques and dishes that will upgrade everything you know about grilling. This is a demonstration-style cooking class. The menu includes Grilled Radicchio Caesar, Grilled Pork Burger Al Pastor, Grilled Vietnamese-Style Chicken Wings with Fish Sauce Caramel, and Grilled Pound Cake "Bananas Foster." This class is for adults 18 years of age and older only. Registration is $60 per person. Publix Aprons Cooking School / 904-262-4187 / 10500 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 / www.publix.com

June KidX Event: Super Dad

June 10, 11am to 1pm

The Orange Park Mall hosts a very special KidX event that will feature superheroes and a superhero craft to show Dad how super special he is. Event will be located inside the mall near Belk Court. Orange Park Mall / 904-269-2422 / 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073 / orangeparkmall.com

Daddy Daughter Dance

June 10, 6pm to 8:30pm

Celebrate Father's Day with a Daddy Daughter Dance at The Link. Enjoy some sweets and treats, take pictures and selfies at the selfie station, and dance the night away. The dance is open to Link Members and Non-Members alike. Cost is $60 for Dad plus one daughter and $15 each for additional daughters. The Link / 904-2993671 / 425 Town Plaza Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 / www.thelink.zone

Jekyll Island Donuts with Dad

June 17, 9am to 11am

The Jekyll Island Club Resort invites families for a special event celebrating fathers. The whole family is encouraged to come. Enjoy donuts and beverages, play games, and bond with your family. Cost is $30 per adult, $15 per child (4-12 years), and complimentary for children under the age of 3. The event will be held on the Riverfront Lawn.

Jekyll Island Club Resort Riverfront Lawn / 912-319-4349 / 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 / www.jekyllclub.com

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Celebrate

Father’s Day • June 18, 3:05pm

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp take on the Memphis Redbirds. Single game tickets start at $7, with multi-game and group packages available. Section 108 F-Q is a designated Family Section, with no alcohol allowed. Celebrate Father’s Day and enjoy some pregame catch on the field, run the bases with him after the game, and sign up to buy a special Father's Day picnic. For $33.43, you can enjoy 90-minute all-you-can-eat hot dogs, burgers, chips, cookies, soda, and water. The picnic will run from 2pm to 3:30pm. This also includes your ticket to the game.

121 Financial Ballpark / 904-358-2846 / 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / jaxshrimp.com

Father’s Day Brunch

June 18, 10am to 12:30pm

Families are invited to celebrate Father's Day at Jax Cooking Studio. The menu features Cheesy Bacon and Corn Fritters served with guest-made chipotle aioli; Chorizo Frittata – a hearty frittata made with spicy chorizo sausage, spinach, and peppers; Sweet Potato Hash with Onions and Fresh Herbs; and French Toast with Maple Syrup and Fresh Berries – thick slices of bread dipped in a vanilla and cinnamon egg batter served with warm maple syrup and fresh berries. Registration starts at $70.

Jax Cooking Studio / 904-379-6220 / 14035 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / jaxcookingstudio.com

Women's Wednesday

June 7, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join other women in the community for an evening of cocktails, connections, and inspiration exploring what it means to live creatively. Well-known across North Florida as the ultimate women’s gathering of the summer, Women’s Wednesdays is presented by two local organizations with fierce women in leadership. This year’s theme is “Living Creatively” and will highlight the stories of female artists, authors, and other creatives. The event will include a practical exploration of creativity that all audience members can participate in. Featured speakers and creatives for this event include Erin Kendrick, International Visual Artist and Art Educator, Jeannette Johnson, Author & Wall Crawl Co-Founder, Alma Ramirez, Contemporary Abstract Artist, and Shawana Brooks, Executive Director, Moving the Margins. These women will be sharing their personal stories of reinvention and passion – and talking about how anyone can embrace more creativity in their daily lives. General admission starts at $25. The Treasury on The Plaza / 24 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL 32084 / sheisfiercehq.com

Earth Works Pond Tour

June 10, 9am to 5pm

Join Earth Works staff on a bus tour to see some of Jacksonville’s most beautiful ponds and water features. Earth Works’ pond specialists will give details at each stop and answer any questions you may have. This tour will also include a free self-guided option. A self-guided map will also be available for $10. Funds raised from the map donation will benefit The Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens. Bus tour cost is $60 per person. Lunch, beer, and wine is included. This is an adult event. Earth Works Garden Center / 904-996-0712 / 12501 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.earthworksjax.com

Line Dancing • June 12, 6pm to 7:30pm

Adults are invited for some line dancing. Participants will focus on current line dances and group dancing like Cupid Shuffle. The event is hosted by BC Entertainment, a group that focuses on positive interactions to encourage fun and help Clay County residents get more active. Open to adults 19 and up. Clay County Public Library, Orange Park Branch / 904-278-4750 / 2054 Plainfield Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 / www.claycountygov.com

Snacks For the Celebration

June 22, 2pm

Adults are invited to learn to make some red, white, and blue mocktails and taste some Independence Day-themed desserts. Free to attend. St. Johns County Public Library, Southeast Branch / 904-827-6900 / 6670 US 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086 / sjcpls.org

Dress a Girl Around the World

June 24, 10am to 1pm

Join the women of Dress a Girl to learn to make dresses and now shorts. You can pick up a kit to create at home or turn in dresses you created to the Bartram Trail Branch. They also accept fabric and notion donations. Free. St. Johns County Public Library Bartram Trail Branch / 904-827-6960 / 60 Davis Pond Blvd, St. Johns, FL 32259 / sjcpls.org

Pressed Flowers Candles

July 6, 10:30am

Adults are invited to join Anastasia Island Crafters. Participants will be using dried flowers to make unique wax candles. Free, but please register so they can have enough supplies on hand. St. Johns County Public Library Anastasia Island Branch / 904209-3730 / 124 Seagrove Main Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080 / sjcpls.org

Morton's Jacksonville – Sips of Summer: An Extravagant Celebration • July 21, 6pm

Adults are invited for an evening of mixology to commemorate the conclusion of prohibition. The evening will feature four impeccably crafted cocktails, each expertly paired with unique dishes, all while immersed in an ambiance inspired by the prohibition era. The featured cocktails are Golden Age Spritz – Stoli Elit, Golden Delicious Apples, Honey and Mint; Bonnie & Clyde – Stoli Ohranj, Watermelon, Pineapple & Lime; The Cat’s Pajamas – Cenote Blanco, Cointreau, Guava & Lime; and The Wiseguy – Wiseman Bourbon, Stone Fruit, Vermouth & Bitters. The menu to be paired with the cocktails includes House Smoked Salmon on Crostini with Cucumber, Radish, Filet Mignon Finger Sandwiches with Horseradish Cream, Oysters Rockefeller New Orleans Style and Grana Padano, Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Bacon Deviled Eggs, and Caviar Potatoes. Cost is $99 per person plus tax. This is only for ages 21 and up.