Too late to start over???

[Wolfie1038]

Hi everyone! Newbie here! This is my first time trying to grow tomatoes from seeds. I started them late I think (3-7) in 72 ct cells with grow lights and bottom watering. Once they got their first set of true leaves, I bumped them up into styrofoam cups so they had a little more room and put them outside awhile each day until they got going pretty good. They were getting tall & leggy, so I had to keep turning the flat each day. I put them on an outside table and yesterday I went out to check on them and something had eaten them! All I have left are stems basically. I am heartbroken to say the least

I am in zone 8 and I have some more seed. I was wondering if it is too late to start new seeds in flats outside or is it a lost cause for this year? If I can do it, what would be the best way to restart?

Thanks in advance for your help and input.