Florida’s first ever “Freedom Week” sales tax holiday starts this Thursday (July 1). The discounts last for one week. Here’s a refresher of what is and what’s not tax free and the items that have time limits.

YES, these items are tax-free:

EVENTS:
Keep in mind the events have to happen this year.
Live music events
Live sporting events
Movies
Museum entry, including annual passes
State park entry, including annual passes
Ballets
Plays
Musical theater performances
Fairs
Festivals
Cultural events
Private and membership clubs providing physical fitness facilities

OUTDOOR SUPPLIES:
The first $15 of the sales price of:
Sunscreen
Insect repellent

 The first $30 of the sales price of:
Water bottles

The first $50 of the sales price of:
Hydration packs
Bicycle helmets

The first $100 of the sales price of:
Sunglasses

The first $200 of the sales price of:
Binoculars

The first $250 of the sales price of:
Outdoor gas or charcoal grills
Bicycles

ON THE WATER:
The first $5 of the sales price of:
Bait or fishing tackle if sold individually (the first $10 if sold as a set)

The first $30 of the sales price of:
Tackle boxes or bags

The first $75 of the sales price of:
Rods and reels if sold individually (the first $150 if sold as a set)
Boating and Water Activity Supplies

The first $25 of the sales price of:
Snorkels
Goggles
Swimming masks

The first $50 of the sales price of:
Safety flares

The first $75 of the sales price of:
Life jackets
Coolers
Paddles
Oars

The first $150 of the sales price of:
Water skis
Wakeboards
Kneeboards
Recreational inflatable water tubes or floats capable of being towed

The first $300 of the sales price of:
Paddleboards
Surfboards

The first $500 of the sales price of:
Canoes
Kayaks

CAMPING
The first $30 of the sales price of:
Camping lanterns
Flashlights

The first $50 of the sales price of:
Sleeping bags
Portable hammocks
Camping stoves
Collapsible camping chairs

The first $200 of the sales price of:
Tents
Sports Equipment

SPORTS
Any item used in individual or team sports, not including clothing or
footwear, selling for $40 or less.

ITEMS NOT TAX-FREE

– Flags… even though it’s “Freedom Week”
– Pool toys
– Fireworks
– Gift cards for approved items

Still have a question? You can reach the Florida Department of Revenue at (850) 488-6800.

Q105 Concert Calendar

Some ideas on how to spend that money tax free!

• June 24: Ann Wilson from Heart

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  The iconic voice behind Heart's biggest hits plays a full capacity show at Hard Rock Live in Orlando.

• July 2, 2021: Chicago

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  This rescheduled show will be without Rick Springfield. The show will be at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• July 21: REO Speedwagon

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  It'll be a fun night with 40 years of iconic Q105 hits like "Take It On The Run," "Can't Fight This Feeling," and "Keep On Loving You." Kevin Cronin has been with the band since 1972 and is still going strong. Tickets are $53.25, $63.25, $88.25, and $108.25.
• July 28, 2021: Dave Matthews Band

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  Crashing Into ... the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• August 5: Styx

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  With great Q105 hits overs the years like "Lady," "Come Sail Away" and "Babe," it should be a fun night at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater!

• July 8: Matchbox 20

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  Rescheduled date at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.
• August 17, 2021: Alanis Morissette

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  Figured you oughta know that the show has been postponed until August 17, 2021 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• August 20: The Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party welcomes Freestyle Explosion “Throwback Jam”

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  What a night... ELEVEN of your favorite Saturday Night Dance Party acts on the Amalie Arena stage. You will see Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, TKA with K7, George LaMond, Debbie Deb, Trinere, Pretty Poison, Tag Team, Montell Jordan and the 69 Boyz!

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  Back together again at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.
• September 20, 2021: Daryl Hall & John Oates

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  It'll be a big night of familiar Q105 classics at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• September 24, 2021: Maroon 5

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  Adam Levine is back on the road with the band. Meghan Trainor opens at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• September 25: Eric Clapton

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  Clapton plays Amalie Arena in Tampa! If you're up for a road trip and want to see a second show, he'll be at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood on September 26th.
• September 27: Lindsey Buckingham

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  Lindsey Buckingham plays Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Now departed from Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey recently announced his first solo LP in 10 years will be out in September. The album’s first single is called “I Don’t Mind.”

• October 9: Kiss

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  Tampa was originally set to host the last stop of the KISS "End Of The Road" tour.

• October 11, 2021: Alice Cooper

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  Alice returns to Tampa for a show at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre October 11 with special guest Ace Frehley.
• October 17: Pat Benatar

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  This was one of the first concerts announced during the pandemic. It has since been pushed back a few times. Here's the new date at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

• October 30, 2021: Enrique Iglesias

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  This is a rescheduled date. Ricky Martin ("La Vida Loca") co-headlines this one at the Amway Center in Orlando.

• November 9, 2021: Melissa Etheridge

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  The Oscar and GRAMMY Award winner is back for her first show at Ruth Eckerd Hall since 2014.
• November 12: ZZ Top

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  If you missed them at the Hard Rock this year, see them in Plant City for Wish Farms' 100th Anniversary Concert.

• November 10, 2021: Bruce Hornsby

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  The GRAMMY Award winner plays Ruth Eckerd Hall for the first time in 7 years.

• December 4: Jimmy Buffett

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  If you've been to a Buffett show, you know the real show isn't on stage, it's in the crowd. This will be the 3rd attempt at making this concert happened. Jimmy had shoulder surgery that postponed the concert in 2019. Then our friend COVID-19 meant a postponement of the rescheduled 2020 concert at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
• January 16: Erasure

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  A fun night of '80s new wave at The Mahaffey in St. Pete.

• June 18 & 19: Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett

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  Miami's show will be on June 18. The next night the tour comes to Orlando. Then the tour moves north but comes back to Florida for a show in Jacksonville on July 2. Unfortunately still no word of any Tampa dates for the tour.

• April 21: Colin Hay

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  The man with the voice behind Men at Work's biggest hits will two shows at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
• April 24: Elton John

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  A rescheduled performance date for Amalie Arena.

• July 20: The Doobie Brothers

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  They still sound great. Caught their 4th of July performance on CNN. See them here in Tampa at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• June 21: Backstreet Boys

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  The Bucs' biggest fan Nick Carter is bringing his Backstreet Boys home to Tampa for a show at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.
• September 16: Ringo Starr

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  Ringo's 6th show at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater was postponed due to an issue with COVID.

• August 27: Santana with Earth, Wind & Fire

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  This is the rescheduled date for the show that was originally scheduled for August 2020 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• February 16: Rod Stewart

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  A rare chance to see an intimate performance with Rod at the Hard Rock Event Center in Tampa.
• October 29: The Rolling Stones

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  Finally! The rescheduled performance date at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa! The Stones were originally set to play Ray J July 5, 2020. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for the previously scheduled show will be honored.

• Cancelled: Cher

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  The concert was originally set for March 26. Cher hoped to reschedule, but given the uncertainty of how long we'll be dealing with coronavirus, she has decided to cancel the show so fans can get refunds.

Q105 Florida Concert Calendar