FLORIDA — Florida is kicking off summer with savings for families through the “Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he would sign the tax holiday in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

The Freedom Summer Sales Tax holiday will run during the month of July and offer tax-free items on outdoor recreation equipment, fishing supplies, admissions to state parks and museums.

DeSantis also announced that Florida State Parks will offer free admission for Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 - 27, to jump-start the summer savings and fun.

The tax-free items offered throughout July include:

Boating and water activity supplies:

• Goggles and snorkels ($25 or less) 

• Pool toys ($35 or less)

• Coolers, Life jackets, Paddles ($75 or less)

• Inflatable water tubes and floats, Wakeboards ($150 or less)

• Paddleboards, Surfboards ($300 or less)

• Canoes, Kayaks ($500 or less)

Fishing Supplies:

• Bait and Tackle ($5 or less for individual items, $10 or less for multiple items sold together)

• Tackle boxes ($30 or less)

• Reels, Rods ($75 or less)

Camping Supplies:

• Flashlights ($30 or less)

• Sleeping bags, Camping chairs ($50 or less)

• Tents ($200 or less)

Outdoor Supplies:

• Sunscreen ($15 or less)

• Water bottles ($30 or less)

• Bicycle helmets ($50 or less)

• Outdoor grills ($250 or less)

• Bicycles ($500 or less)

Admissions to events or performances scheduled to be held between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024:

• Live music events

• Live sporting events

• Movies to be shown in a movie theater

• Ballets

• Plays

• Fairs

• Festivals

Admissions purchased for any of the following:

• Museums, including annual passes

• State parks, including annual passes

• Season tickets for ballets, plays, music events, and musical theater performances