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Queue up these Tampa Bay heatwave jams

We asked our readers for their hottest summer songs and turned them into your new favorite playlist.

Boat Rental Hillsborough River

Jumping in the river doesn’t sound that crazy these days.

Photo by the City of Tampa

Sometimes the only antidote to the blazing heat is the enduring medicine that is a stacked playlist. And maybe some boat drinks in the pool.

We asked our readers for their favorite songs to crank up in the summertime. Then we turned your picks into the summery playlist of your dreams — with a little Tampa Bay flair, of course.

  • “Sit on a Beach” by Circus Cowboys (a Tampa Bay band)
  • “This is Why I’m Hot” by MIMS
  • “Summer Breeze” by Seals and Crofts

I had to add a couple of my personal plays for your listening pleasure. All with Florida — or Gulf Coast — ties.

  • “Summer’s End” by John Prine
  • “What It Is” by Doechii
  • “Mainline Florida” by Eric Clapton

If you prefer to enjoy your music live (same), there’s a wealth of concerts coming to Amalie, MidFlorida, the BayCare Sound, and so many more spots soon. Take a peek.

Missed our callout? We’d love to add your picks to our playlist — just share them here.

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