About Us
Our meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month with a work day in the bee yard the following Saturday. For location and directions, check back monthly, the locations can change.
The Tampa Bay Beekeepers Association (TBBA) exists to promote responsible beekeeping. One of our aims is to encourage new people into this fascinating craft and to assist you by:
The Board of Directors meets quarterly. For dates, please contact an officer.
Club Member Spotlight
(Coming Soon)
Bee Removal
Contact the club member at a location nearest to you.
Some fees may apply.
Brandon, Plant City, & Riverview
Robert Jones - (813)-424-9252
Lutz, Wesley Chapel, & Land O’ Lakes
Bert Blackburn - (813)-758-7822
South Tampa & McDill AFB
Kyle Foster - (813)-503-9654
Seminole Heights
Angela Rodriguez Diaz - (787)-717-7689
Polk County
Steve Bouchard (Steve’s Bees) - Specializing in high swarms - (863)-602-0646
Jonathan Beale (Miss Beehavin’ Bee Company) - (863)-336-1127
Carlin Doyen - (863)-289-3985
TBBA is a referral program for our club members. We do not quote prices. Please contact a member above for price quotes and availability.
Bee Yard Information
On Saturday, immediately following our meeting, we meet in our bee yard in Bartow at 4305 US Highway 17, Bartow, FL. We meet at 9:30 a.m. at the gate and go back together at 10 a.m. Please call David Smith (813) 967-7405 by Friday to let him know you are coming. Follow us in the bee yard then join us for lunch paid by the association. You will learn how to enter the hives, what is happening in the colonies, and depending on the season different maintenance and procedures we do to keep the colonies healthy.
YOU MUST wear long pants, long sleeves and closed toe shoes.
This is a family-friendly event and kids (6 and older) are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Here on a typical day at the bee yard, members work with President David Smith to inspect hives at the club apiary. During a routine inspection members worked together to identify queens, larva, and eggs within the brood box.
Contact Us
Vice President: Bert Blackburn
Secretary: Karen Driggers
Treasurer: Rein Verbeek
Meeting Information
Our regular bee meetings will be on the Second Thursday of every month @ 5339 County Rd 579, Seffner, FL, 33584 The meeting starts at 7 PM followed by a potluck dinner and special speakers at 7:30 PM.
Work/Field Day:
Our work/field days are on the Saturday following our meeting, in Bartow @ 4305 US Highway 17, Bartow, FL Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the gate, go back together at 10 a.m. Please call David Smith (813) 967-7405 by Friday to let him know you are coming.
Events
2024 Tampa Bay Beekeeper’s Association Honey Bee Seminar
June 22, 2024 from 8 AM - 3 PM
Learn from local Beekeepers and Industry Professionals as you rotate through 9 learning stations. You will enjoy presentations that provide information and practical know how from beginners to the highly experienced. Click here to purchase discounted tickets!