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�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 and, after 2 years with little time off, she took the risk, quit her job teaching, and pursued her business full-time. While she was mobile and renting from a trailer towed behind her truck, the City of Tampa started pursuing Tessa, and eventually succeeded in getting her business in its current location at a city owned building at the beach next to Whiskey Joe’s. The move has been all positives so far, and has allowed Tessa to have a shop where she sells apparel, boards and the stuff people usually forgot, like sunscreen and towels. She even has a concession where people can pick up some food or drinks. For rent, WhatSUP Paddle Sports offers paddle boards, kayaks, bikes or longboards, and also offers excursions, lessons and classes, including a popular paddle board yoga class on Wednesdays, which includes a free drink at Whiskey Joe’s. “The yoga class is a lot of fun,” Blosser said. “We all get together out on the water for a while, and then head over to have some drinks and food. It’s a really diverse group, and we love just talking and getting to know each other.” On a beautiful, sunny day, I had the opportunity ������ �������������� ������������ ���������� ������������ ���� ������ ���������� ���������� trying it. We spent about two hours hugging the line where the shallower “shelf” area near the shore turns into a deeper channel, which is the best place to view wildlife. Although we weren’t lucky enough to see the dolphins that frequent �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� to view, including a beautiful rainbow-colored �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Whatever you’re into, and whether you’re a beginner or expert, WhatSUP Paddle Sports has something for you. With the perfect location, and Blosser’s contagious enthusiasm, there’s no next place for your next outdoor excursion.


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