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10 // Where to Celebrate July 4th in Tampa Bay: Fireworks shows, boat parades and more!

12 // MOSI STEAMing Ahead into a Future of Growth and Innovation: We’re catching up with MOSI’s CEO to learn more about this summer’s new exhibit and what’s next.

15 // Cool Indoor Places to Play in Tampa Bay: When it’s too hot or raining, reach for our list of top picks of indoor spots.

16 // July Summer Fun: We’re showing you some awesome ways to savor this last month of summer break with the kids.

21 // Good Morning Giggles: How to experience the all-new Breakfast with Peppa at Peppa Pig Theme Park.

22 // Awesome Family-Friendly Water Parks in Tampa Bay : While the beaches and springs are a must-do, there are some super cool water parks to explore too!

24 // Get Outside with the Florida Junior Ranger and Every Kid Outdoor Programs: We’re showing you how to take advantage of these programs and why we love them.

27 // Fourth of July Food Fun: Jenny P with @lunchboxmafia dishes on some festive snack ideas to celebrate Independence Day.

32 // A Thank You from Hillsborough County Schools: The district shows its gratitude for the Education Referendum approved in 2018 that has helped them make numerous improvements to schools in our community.

34 // A Family Summer Sabbatical Abroad: A Tampa mom shares her family’s journey around the world with World Schooling and she’s showing you how you can do it too.

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MOSI’s CEO John Graydon Smith is sharing all that’s new at the museum and what’s on the horizon, including debuting Florida’s largest planetarium. Read more of our conversation with him on page 12.

37 // Hey, Parents! Summer Reading is for You too! The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library shares the benefits of reading fiction and how you can check out some amazing titles today.

40 // Blink: Learn more about the locally produced movie that’s putting the spotlight on gun violence in our community.

42 // Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness

Month: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital introduces us to one-in-amillion Bree.

45 // Four Paws and a Heart of Gold: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital launches a new facility dog program with its first four-legged employee.

Every Issue:

6 // Noteworthy: What’s new in Tampa Bay.

9 // July Top Picks: Explore our favorite things to do this month with the kids.

28 // Moms to Know: Meet Dr. Cynthia Stringfield, Vice President of Animal Health, Conservation and Education at ZooTampa.

31 // Kids to Know: Meet Alyson Hobbs, an 8-year-old whose love of skating has led her to the Tampa Bay Lighting Girls Hockey League.

46 // What’s Trending on TampaBayParenting.com: Check out some of the most popular stories and events.

Plus, meet MOSI's new mascots, the S.T.E.A.M. Team!