The tax holiday begins this Friday, July 1, and runs a week through July 7.

The criteria for tax-free savings on boating and water activities include:

• The first $75 on the price of boating and water activity supplies;

• The first $35 on the price of recreational pool tubes, floats, inflatable chairs and pool toys;

• The first $50 on the price of safety flares;

• The first $75 on life jackets and coolers;

• The first $150 on the price of water skis, wakeboards, kneeboards, and recreational inflatable water tubes or floats;

• The first $300 on the price of paddleboards and surfboards;

• The first $500 on the price of canoes and kayaks;

• The first $75 on the price of paddles and oars; and

• The first $25 on the price of snorkels, goggles, and swimming masks.

Floridians may also enjoy tax-free purchases on the following camping supplies:

• The first $200 on the purchase of tents;

• The first $50 on the price of sleeping bags, portable hammocks, camping stoves, and collapsible camping chairs; and

• The first $30 on the price of camping lanterns and flashlights.

Florida shoppers more interested in fishing can find savings on:

• The first $75 on the price of individual rods and reels; or

• The first $150 on the price of a set of rods and reels;

• The first $30 on the price of tackle boxes or bags; and

• The first $5 on the price of individual bait or fishing tackle; or 

• The first $10 on the price of multiple bait and tackle items sold together.

Other recreational savings include tax-free purchases such as:

• Up to the first $15 on the price of sunscreen or insect repellant;

• The first $100 on a pair of sunglasses;

• The first $200 on a pair of binoculars;

• The first $30 on the price of water bottles;

• The first $50 on the price of hydration packs;

• The first $250 of the sales price of outdoor gas or charcoal grills;

• The first $50 of the sales price of bicycle helmets;

• The first $250 of the sales price of bicycles;

• The first $100 on residential pool and spa replacement parts;

• The first $150 on residential pool and spa chemicals; and

• The first $40 on sports equipment.

Floridians can also save on equipment used for individual or team sports purposes. This does not include clothing or footwear selling for $40 or less.

Other items that you can purchase tax-free include the following events scheduled from July 1 through Dec, 31:

• Live music events;

• Live sporting events;

• Movies at the movie theater;

• Entry to a museum, including annual passes;

• Entry to a state park, including annual passes;

• Entry to a ballet, play, or musical theatre performance;

• Season tickets for ballets, plays, music events, or musical theatre performances;

• Entry to a fair, festival, or cultural event; or

• Access or use of private and/or membership clubs providing physical fitness facilities.