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The 2023 summer bucket list for Tampa Bay, FL

Get ready for an unforgettable summer in Tampa Bay, FL with the first installment of our guide to the ultimate summer experience.

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Bring your tissues for Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris.”

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Summer is about two things: getting your tan on + jamming out(doors).

Today is the first day of the season, and if you’re anything like us — there are no days off. Here’s our roundup of top spots to lay out/take a stroll + outdoor concerts you could listen to before the season ends.

☀️ Catch some rays

Don’t take the warm weather for granted — get out and enjoy it.

🎸 Crank the tunes

Note: TBAY’s outdoor concert venues range in size, but all are reeling in the star power.

  • Jannus Live (200 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg) is hosting various acts, including Matisyahu on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
  • The Sound at Coachman Park (255 Drew St., Clearwater) opens in one week and is hosting bands like the Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R. on Monday, July 24.
  • The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre (4802 US-301, Tampa) is also catching great shows this season. Notable ones include Post Malone, Matchbox Twenty, and Foreigner.

What’s on your bucket list this summer? Let us know.

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