TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – More COVID-19 testing locations are opening across the Tampa Bay area as the demand for tests increase after holiday travel and rise of the omicron variant of the virus.
8 On Your Side has compiled a county-by-county list of testing locations across the area that will be updated as new information comes in to our newsroom.
Some locations listed offer PCR and/or rapid antigen testing, while others offer vaccinations and/or monoclonal antibody treatment in addition to testing.
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Community College Brandon Campus
10451 Nancy Watkins Dr, Brandon
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drive-thru testing
No appointment needed
Progress Village Park
8701 Progress Blvd, Tampa
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointment needed
West Tampa Community Resource Center
2103 N. Rome Ave., Tampa
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointment needed
Vaccinations and monoclonal antibody therapy also available
Bible Based Fellowship Church
4903 Ehrlich Road, Tampa
Open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Appointment required
PCR tests available
Tampa Bay Downs
11225 Race Track Rd,, Tampa
Appointment required
PCR tests available
Pinellas County
Center for Health Equity
2333 34th St. S., St. Petersburg
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., clients accepted until 4:30 p.m.
No appointment needed
PCR tests and rapid antigen tests offered
Largo – Pinellas County/DOH-supported site
7150 114th Ave. in Largo
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., clients accepted until 4:30 p.m. Site opens Dec. 30
No appointment needed
PCR tests and rapid antigen tests offered
A list of Urgent Care locations and other clinics can be found on the Pinellas County website.
Pasco County
Gulf View Square Mall
9409 US-19, Port Richey
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Appointments not required, but highly recommended
Testing administered via drive-thru
Polk County
Auburndale Testing & Vaccination Center
245 E. Lake Ave., Auburndale
Open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Call 863-519-7910 for required appointment
Gill Jones Center
3425 U.S. 17 N, Winter Haven
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Testing administered via drive-thru and provided by Nomi Health
RP Funding Center
701 W. Lime St., Lakeland
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Testing administered via drive-thru and provided by Nomi Health
Bartow Regional Medical Center
2200 Osprey Blvd., Bartow
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Testing administered via drive-thru and provided by Nomi Health
Manatee County
Bradenton Area Convention Center
1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
No appointment needed
PCR tests and rapid antigen tests offered
Sarasota County
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th Street, Sarasota
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointment needed
PCR tests offered
Venice Community Center
326 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice
Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drive-thru testing site
No appointments needed
PCR tests offered
Bradenton Road Location
5400 Bradenton Road, Sarasota
Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointment needed
PCR tests and rapid antigen tests offered
*Note from Sarasota County: If using Apple Maps, use the address 5400 Old Bradenton Road, Sarasota. If using Google Maps, use the address 5400 Bradenton Road, Sarasota.
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex Parking Lot
1845 34th St., Sarasota
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
PCR tests and rapid antigen tests offered
Former Sarasota Kennel Club
5400 Old Bradenton Rd., Sarasota
Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Site operated by Nomi Health
Hernando County
There are currently no locations offering COVID-19 testing managed by the health department in Hernando County, but the county does list Urgent Care, pharmacy and other clinic locations on its website.
Citrus County
Central Ridge Community
77 Civic Cir, Beverly Hills
Open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Open Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointments are highly recommended
Testing administered via drive-thru and provided by Nomi Health
Highlands County
Florida Department of Health
7205 South Georgia Blvd, Sebring
Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Appointments are highly recommended
PCR tests and rapid antigen tests offered
Testing provided by Nomi Health