Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine is a free monthly magazine featuring content created for and about Tampa Bay area families. Published twelve times per year, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine is Hooray Media Group's flagship publication. Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine covers a range of family-related topics, including mom and family health, education choices and local schools, activities and fun things to do, summer camp options, day trips and vacations, family fashions, healthy meals, and features about local moms, dads and kids worth knowing. The magazine is distributed free of charge, and it is supported by advertising and local sponsors. History Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine was first published in the spring of 2007 by founding editor Angela Ardolino, who served as editorial director until 2016. The magazine was purchased in 2014 and has been merged into print and digital publisher Hooray Media Group. Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine was stylistically refreshed in January 2017 by creative and editorial director Laura Byrne to focus greater emphasis on local stories, local writers, and local families. Readership and New Media Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine has a projected annual print readership of approximately 100,000 readers per month. Approximately 40% of magazines are mailed to subscribers, and 60% distributed through over 700 distribution points and multi-read locations such as doctors offices, schools and professional centers. Beginning in 2010, in addition to the monthly print magazine, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine began publishing a digital edition available on its website and in the Apple and Google news apps. The magazine's website also provides content and serves as a resource for local families. Back to School Fair Beginning in 2011, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine expanded beyond print and digital content, and began sponsoring an annual Back to School Fair event for local families and schools. Typically occurring about a week before the start of public schools, Back to School Fair coincides with Florida's annual sales tax free holiday for school supplies. Approximately 7,000 people attended the 2022 Back to School Fair. Awards Florida Magazine Association Charlie Awards, 2019 Charlie award (first place) for Best Design: Cover: "June 2018" Bronze award for Best Writing: Editorial/Commentary/Opinion: "Delaney's Story" Florida Magazine Association Charlie Awards, 2018 Charlie award (first place) for Best Writing: Editorial/Commentary/Opinion: "Where We Stand" Silver award for Digital Excellence: Best Video: "MOSI" by Laura Byrne References External links Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine - Official website Magazines published in Florida Magazines established in 2007