Tampa joins global swim lesson amid 1,200 drownings
By The BriefBrief
Tampa will host the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson as state data shows 1,200 drowning deaths in the Tampa Bay area over 10 years.
WHO:City of Tampa; children at two Tampa pools; participants in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
WHAT:Tampa joins the 17th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to teach water safety amid high drowning deaths in the region.
WHEN:Jun 25, 2026 at 10:18 AM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:State health data shows more than 1,200 drowning deaths in the Tampa Bay region over the past decade, prompting a push for lifesaving swimming skills.
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