Finally went to see this place. Really old Florida History. Im very happy these people kept this…read moreplace alive

While the inside is not open to the public, you can view this original 1923 mansion in Safety…read moreHarbor. It's a official historic landmark! The architecture is Colonial Revival. It was built by Virginia Hernandez (Bailey) Tucker (1844-1931). She was the daughter of William James Bailey, a colonel during the Second Seminole War. He was stationed at nearby Fort Brooke in Tampa. Colonel Bailey purchased the land and nearby natural springs in 1855 and made the spring waters available for public use! Life is good with local history that's been preserved.

Another pretty space in downtown Tampa near City Hall, this pedestrian plaza is a nice spot with…read moreplenty of shade from trees and taller buildings. It is named after Tampa's mayor from 1974 to 1979 who passed away in 2014. There's a marker here which reads: William F. Poe Plaza is named in honor of William F. Poe, Sr. in recognition of the many significant improvements he initiated in downtown Tampa during his five years of service as Mayor of Tampa from October 1974 to October 1979. For many years, the Poe family's generosity assisted educational and charitable projects with an emphasis on ethics. Bill Poe's successes in business positively affected the image and reputation of the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County. In recognition of these many contributions to our community, William F. Poe Plaza is dedicated to the ideals embodied by Bill Poe and the Poe family. Bill Poe loved being Mayor of Tampa. Dedication Ceremony May 17, 2005

This post office is the first Open Air Post Office in the United States…read more It's a beautiful building! The first corner stone was laid in October of 1916 and the building was completed almost a year later in September 1917.

Well I thought I would pop off a review for the very architecturally cool Open Air Post Office, the…read morefirst of its kind. I once worked near here, actually at a few places, all walking distance, and this is the post office I would use. I can't comment on how it functions as a post office now, but as a bit of "local flavor" it's pretty cool. I say this for two reasons. One is the obvious cool factor. Built in the Mediterranean Revival style and completed on September 27, 1917, it's a throwback to a different era. The lines and curves of this building are like no other post office that I know of. Sam H. uploaded a good series of pictures showing off the beauty of this post office. The other reason it has a bit of local flavor is for the rather seedy crowd that seems to gather. A sign warns that if you are not here on post office business, the police are authorized to act as agents for the post office and remove trespassers. I can't imagine what led to the need for that sign (proximity to Williams Park maybe?), but since it's open air, it's means access to the PO boxes is also pretty easy, and 24 hours. No other 24 services exist though. In the north west corner of the open air part a flight of stairs leads up to the historic museum. I did not have a chance to confirm that it's still in operation, but if you are a post office aficionado, it may be worth a look. On April 4, 1975, this post office was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. [update] Here's a little extra reading I found if you want more history: http://www.stpete.org/historic_preservation/historic_landmarks/local_landmarks/docs/Open_Air_Post_Office.pdf

Very nice public library. Smaller but great for kids! They…read morehave a lot of events and they are very easy to look up on the website. They also have a lot of other things to check out other than books. A tonie box, games, dvds etc...

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This is the most adorable little cozy…read morebeachside library :) I love to read. I love books. I especially love to read books beachside & poolside. Moi read somewhere on Yelp that they have a handy little section where you can leave a book & borrow a book, which is great for travelers like moi. And Presto! Yes they certainly do! How very convenient. We have a similar box at Ever'mans in Pensacola I use often. Fabulous Library. Excellent Hours. Will Return & Often. Highest Recommendations.

Book Club meeting was well done. About 14 people. Media Specialist was excellent and very helpful…read more She also passed out books for next month's meeting!

This complex has tennis courts, basketball courts, a pool, a library, a fitness center, and a small…read morepark with a boat launch on Mandalay Channel. They also have a "Social Hall" that you can rent for parties - as long as the parties aren't like toga parties or some other type of wild party. I have seen dolphins from the park. I have also seen manatees in the waters off the southern side of the complex. You will never catch me in the pool because I don't like swimming in chlorine or uric acid. They have a lot packed into a small area, just a short walk north of the heart of the Clearwater Beach action.

Blink and you'll miss it…read more Hugging the west coast of Florida at St. Joseph Sound 4 miles north of Dunedin and about 1 mile south of Palm Harbor is a hidden Pinellas County gem. Folks traveling along ALT 19 pay no attention while they're caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily automobile traffic. If people slow down a bit, and hit the Pinellas trail, the old rail line bulges west just north of Curlew and harkens back to a more simple time. The first home built here was in 1875, and as more folks settled in Florida during the golden citrus years, this village saw sleepy prosperity with its orange groves and fishing wharfs buzzing with activity. Tampa Road, which originated here, was the first paved road leading into Tampa, directly connecting the big city with Oldsmar, Dundein, Palm Harbor and Ozona. Things are obviously much different now. The village is quiet, laid back and the vibe is a kin to Cedar Key on a Monday night. They've got their own post office, a BBQ joint, pizzeria, pub and plenty of coastal property to catch a sunset. To me, this place is far removed from traffic, tourism, unexploited, raw and uncut--pure Florida. I absolutely love it. Oh, and all streets are golf cart friendly.

Mark sure got this one right. There are few places left that give you the original Florida vibe &…read moreis not overrun with tourists. First visit & every visit, I love this small town & that it's aspiration is to remain as it is, lovely & unspoiled. For a very small area, they have multiple small & unique eateries. Maybe not all 5 star dining, but damn good cracker food. When you visit make sure you check out the local shops, restaurants & bars, you won't be disappointed. What's a girl to do? Love, love quaint coastal towns, haven't met one yet, I didn't fall in love with!

Where else but Gulfport would you find a skateboarding gecko sculpture! This place is unique and…read morehost of Gecko Fest as well as numerous funky houses, businesses and people. Everyone I've met here is in a good mood and welcoming! Gecko life is good in Gulfport!

This is the best bridge to walk over for people watching. But it's also the bridge that you're most…read morelikely to get stuck at when you're already 2 minutes late for a meeting.... It's island life though, so we can't complain.