Newbee Tampa Bay Fl

[pascopol]

Hi all, I am trying to get into beekeeping as a hobby.

Would like to make friends with fellow beekeepers in West Central Fl Tampa Bay.

I live in New Port Richey on 1 acre with quite few birds and gamebirds.

It is time for some bees to join happy family.

Any help will be appreciated, mostly local sourcing of bees, nucks etc.

Andrew S

[Dolphan83]

Hey Andrew! My name is Jeff and I live north east of you in Hernando county. Got into keeping bees about a year ago and love it! be happy to help if I can! Do you have any hives yet?

[AmericasBeekeeper]

Welcome Andrew, I forgot to tell you we have a few beekeepers from New Port Ritchie at the USF Bee Workshops. I will let Bob know he has bee neighbors.

[pascopol]

Thanks for reply and PM, is there a meeting next Sat? I'd like to learn something and meet fellow bees here.

[AmericasBeekeeper]

Indeed Saturday April 30th at the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens just North of the corner of Bruce B Downs and Fowler on Pine. There is a huge sign on the corner across from Panera's. Once a year in April, about 50 to 75 soon to be beekeepers take home bees in the hive they built in March. It will literally look like a swarm, of beekeepers too! The gate opens at 9:00 and you might want to get there quick. The State Bee Inspector will be there to meet and greet, and help all the new beekeepers. Travis is a great asset to the local beekeepers.