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BUY BEACHES FIRST

A SHOP LOCAL MOVEMENT

We connect community-minded shoppers to local businesses and share their experiences along the way. #buybeachesfirst

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LIVE LIKE THE LOCALS

We show you the best Tampa Bay Beaches have to offer. View our beach guides to see favorite local places to shop, eat, stay and explore. #buybeachesfirst

 

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#BuyBeachesFirst

Small Beach Businesses need our help now, more than ever.

Whenever you are making a purchase, start small. Search our business categories to find a local business that fits your needs. Show your appreciation for them by sharing your experience and don’t forget to #buybeachesfirst 

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Meet the Beach

We took a closer look at Tierra Verde and Fort Desoto to provide some background and explain the safe activities you can do while visiting the Tampa Bay Beaches.

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Our Story

What started as a social media contest, grew into a movement. #BuyBeachesFirst not only redefined what it meant to shop-local, but what Community mindedness exemplified.

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#BUYBEACHESFIRST

We offer steps on how to join the #buybeachesfirst movement as well as downloadable resources for businesses to use

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How to Participate

We need your help spreading the word about the Shop Local Movement #Buybeachesfirst. A campaign for our beach communities aimed at re-circulating dollars in our local economy.

  • Choose to visit a local business
  • Show your support and Share local businesses
  • Tag the business
  • Use #BuyBeachesFirst on social media
  • We’ll share your post
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