The Harbour Island Lighthouse in Tampa sits inside a gated residential section of Harbour Island,…read morewhich means there is no public access unless you live in that community. No public paths lead to the lighthouse itself. The good news is that it is fully visible from Channel Drive, where you can park easily and admire it from across the water. As a visual accent on the shoreline, the lighthouse works well. From Garrison Channel or from the public walkways near the Harbour Island Bridge, you can see it rising above the waterfront homes. It adds a bit of charm to the island's profile, especially at sunset when the light softens and the water reflects the color. Up close, it's clear that this is not a traditional lighthouse and was never meant to function as one. Instead, it is an architectural flourish for the neighborhood rather than a navigational aid. It was built as a decorative landmark in the late 1980s or early 1990s, during the period when the island was being redeveloped into residential homes. [Review 28 of 2026 - 2219 in Florida - 25219 overall]

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.

The Columbia Drive Bridge on Davis Islands works as a quiet little gateway that still carries the…read moreimprint of its 1920s origins, and because it serves as a one way entrance onto the island it shapes the daily flow in a way that feels intentional rather than accidental, almost like the planners wanted visitors to slow down and understand they were crossing into a distinct neighborhood. The bridge came out of that early land‑boom moment when Tampa was reshaping its shoreline and selling the idea of Mediterranean‑inspired living on newly created land, and even though the bridge is modest it reflects the architectural language of the period with its low concrete profile, simple railings, and proportions that match the residential scale around it. Nothing about it is flashy, but that restraint is part of the charm because it ties directly back to the original Davis Islands vision where the architecture was meant to feel cohesive and quietly elegant, and the bridge still reads as part of that early fabric today, a small structure with a long memory that continues to guide people onto the island in the same steady pattern it has followed for generations. [Review 134 of 2026 - 2245 in Florida - 25324 overall]

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 historical marker sits just across from Lyles Gaslight Square Park and right beside the Tampa…read morePolice Department building, and it quietly anchors a corner of downtown where Hillsborough County's early civic life once unfolded. The marker explains that for 104 years this single block served as the center of both executive and judicial government for the county, a place where each generation built, rebuilt, and reimagined its courthouse as Tampa grew from a frontier settlement into a modern city. It reads, "For 104 years this block was the official site of executive and judicial government for Hillsborough County, Florida. The first courthouse, a log building burned by Seminole Indians in 1836, possibly stood here. Subsequent ones were built on this square in 1848, 1855 and 1891. The latter a unique red brick, silver domed building, designed by J.A. Wood, architect of H.B. Plant's famed Tampa Bay Hotel, was demolished in 1952." There is no number of the marker. It was erected in 1972 by Tampa Historical Society in cooperation with Marine Bank and Trust Co. Today the county's judicial functions have long since moved a few blocks away to the George E Edgecomb Courthouse at Jefferson Street and Twiggs Street, a modern facility completed in 2004 that now serves as the primary courthouse for Hillsborough County. The contrast between the sleek contemporary building and the quiet little marker makes the history feel especially tangible, as if the old square is still whispering the story of the county's earliest public life. [Review 131 of 2026 - 2242 in Florida - 25321 overall]

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

I always love a library and any place that supports education...especially free education! I wish…read morethe upkeep was a little better and there were more books to select from. But sill grateful this is available to the public!!!

Great location- this is my go-to library because of how close it is to my apartment. I love the…read morebuilding from the outside- very pretty! The selection of books is what is disappointing. It is actually a small library and the book selection is very limited. All the books are pretty old too. I haven't seen any new books on the shelves at all. The staff is a mix. Most of the people working there are very nice but there is this one older lady that is kind of rude and dismissive. Overall, very convenient location but definitely a couple homeless people loitering around the parking lot and inside. I even saw a homeless guy sleeping inside the library once! Books can be limiting as well.

Came here to get assistance with social security application. The two phone numbers to this office…read morethat I received were both automated systems that simply sent you in a loop and provided irrelevant information. They are boards and signs posted all around the front door stating you can only come into the office via appointment only. However when you try to call to set an appointment or do it online it's impossible. I showed up without an appointment, typed my information into a kiosk and waited to be seen. I am writing this review while waiting to be seen. I am thankful that I will be able to talk to someone but this entire process is cumbersome even to a person in their 20s such as I. Improvements need to be made.

The people giving 5 stars are paid to do so. I have been dealing with them now for 2 months. They…read morelet you wait on the phone for at least an hour. Scheduling appointment will take two weeks. We have hand delivered documents and sent some via registered mail. Agents could not locate the those documents when confronted. We had 5 appointments, none resolving our problem. It is impossible to schedule face to face interview. Latest phone call appointment never happened. When I called the main number they said the agent is delayed. They never called later as promised. I would give the service zero.