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SCALLOPING SEASON IN TAMPA BAY:

This is a perfect social distancing friendly way to get on the water and try something new with the kids! We even hear scalloping at the end of the season means bigger scallops. We’re sharing what to expect if you go.

A DAY TRIP TO ANNA MARIA ISLAND:

Maggie Rodriguez takes us on a virtual adventure so you can plan your next trip.

DRIVECATIONS:

Check out some of our favorite social distancing friendly road trips within an easy drive from Tampa Bay. GUIDES

Scalloping tour with Plantation on Crystal River.

OUR FAVORITE EVENTS HAPPENING IN TAMPA BAY:

THREE PERFECT DAYS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND: Calm turquoise water, white sandy beaches, homemade ice cream, and a quaint beach town are just a few of the things you’ll find on Anna Maria Island, a 7-mile island just an hour south of Tampa.

Joe's Eats and Sweets

Glazer Children's Museum

Florida Aquarium

Glazer Children’s Museum: Member Morning Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exclusive to GCM Members, this event will give you the opportunity to enjoy memorable programs and activities for you and the kids before the museum opens to the public at 1 p.m. glazermuseum.org Toddler Tuesdays At ZooTampa Aug. 4, 10 a.m. Join ZooTampa on Toddler Tuesdays where these tiny zoo members will participate in story times, sing-a-longs, interactive games and much more. Members only. zootampa.org Children’s Board Free Tuesday Aug. 4, noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy free admission to Glazer Children’s Museum in downtown Tampa as part of its partnership with the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and its mission to promote the well-being of children and families. glazermuseum.org Washed Ashore at The Florida Aquarium Through October Join the Florida Aquarium in honoring their 25th anniversary by experiencing Washed Ashore - Art to Save the Sea until the end of October. The exhibit showcases the impacts of pollution on the waterways, oceans and wildlife. flaquarium.org ZooTampa: Dinos Alive! Through Aug. 9 Head over to ZooTampa to discover species that haven’t been seen for millions of years! Enjoy fossil digs, life-size animatronic dinosaurs and fun for the whole family. zootampa.org

320 W. Kennedy, Ste. 220 Tampa, FL 33606

When you’re here, you can feel it: the currents of life gently flowing around and through you. This is where you can be truly present, and reconnect with what matters most. Where you can embrace the tides of change, and help push towards a brighter tomorrow for our blue backyard. This is The Florida Aquarium.