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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

BUY BEACHES FIRST 

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

 

#BuyBeachesFirst

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 

The Perfect Beach for You

Step 1 to Plan Your Vacation: Find the perfect Beach for you! The Tampa Bay Beaches makes of 13 communities and some of the best beaches in the U.S.

Find the Perfect Beach for You

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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