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Scalloping season is officially here! Scalloping is a fun family activity that will keep you cool and give you something unique to do. Here in the Tampa area, you’ll find bay scallops. They’re smaller than sea scallops but are just as tasty. You can go scalloping in Citrus, Hernando and Levy counties through Sept. 24, and in Pasco County from July 15-24. Some of our favorite spots are Homosassa and Crystal River where – bonus – you can also book a tour to swim with the manatees! Scan the QR code for more info to plan your scalloping adventure!
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Dinosaurs Around the World at MOSI: Through Sept. 5
Travel back in time on a dinosaur adven ture. Tour an Earth very different from today, before the continents as we know them existed, when lush landscapes covered Africa, and Antarctica was filled with greenery. Witness the Age of Reptiles come to life with advanced animatronics and immersive design elements. Grab your prehistoric passport to Pangea and discover how plate tectonics, land bridges and volcanic activity allowed dinosaurs to roam all corners of the globe. mosi.org
Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites at Glazer Children’s Museum: Through Sept. 11
This summer, GCM turned seven beloved and award-winning picture books into three-dimensional play and bi-lingual learning environments highlighting the six pre-reading skills defined by the Pub lic Library Association and Association for Library Service to Children. Step into the pages of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Snowy Day,” “Where’s Spot,” “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” “Abuela” and “Tuesday.” Designed for children from birth through 8 years old, Storyland will engage visitors in storylines and literacy activities. glazermuseum.org/storyland
It’s HOT outside, so local movie theatres are giv ing you a great way to cool off. All summer long, you can take advantage of free and cheap (previ ously released) movies at area movie theatres: » Xscape Theatres in Riverview: Every Tuesday and Thursday through July; doors open at 9 a.m.; show at 9:30 a.m. Free admission. » Regal Theatres Summer Movie Express: Every Tuesday and Wednesday; check your theater for showtimes. $2 admission. » B&B Theatres at The Grove in Wesley Chapel: Tuesdays through Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $3 for Backstage Pass members, $5 for non-members.
July Sales Tax Holidays
Pop these dates into your calendar to take ad vantage of Florida’s popular sales tax holidays: » The Children’s Books Tax Holiday: Through Aug. 14, 2022 » Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday: July 1-7, 2022 » Baby Diapers and Clothing Items Tax Holiday: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 » Energy Star Appliances: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 » Home Hardening: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2024 » Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: July 25-Aug. 7, 2022 » Tool Time: Sept. 3-9, 2022 » Motor Fuel: Oct. 1-31, 2022 Scan the QR code to learn more about each savings opportunity.
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Your library card can be one of the most powerful tools in your summer of fun toolbox! Now through Sept. 12, you can head to your local library and check out a Real Florida Reader Day Pass that will get you free admission to one of Florida’s 175 state parks (excluding Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Skyway Pier State Park and Weekie Wachee State Park). Passes must be returned to the same branch they’re checked out from. Each library will receive a limited number of passes, so start planning those park visits now to take advantage of this awesome perk!
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