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Tierra Verde

Tierra Verde, with its beautiful blue water, immediate access to the Gulf for boating and water recreation, and its remarkable quality of life, make it one of Pinellas counties premier locations. Residents of this island enjoy access to 35 miles of breathtaking beaches, over 580 miles of coastline, 52 golf courses and 4,159 acres of unspoiled landscape. All of this makes Pinellas County an incredibly attractive destination for tourists and new residents and Tierra Verde a crowning jewel among places to live in this remarkable area.

Native Americans first claimed the islands of Tierra Verde as sacred ground. From the beginning of the 16th century, a variety of explorers arrived on Tierra Verde, including Spanish voyagers, pirates and buccaneers. Notable figures who explored these areas include Hernando De Soto and the notorious pirate, Jean LaFitte. In fact, legend has it that a treasure was once buried here.

In 1848, another well-known persona, Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Lee of the US Army, saw the value of Tierra Verde when he recommended that Mullet Key be utilized as a first line of defense along the coast. To that end, during the Spanish-American War, historic Fort De Soto was built and remnants of the fort still stand today as part of the famous Fort De Soto Park.

By the beginning of the 20th century, Tierra Verde had yet to be developed residentially. In fact, along this stretch of islands, only two homes were built in 1923, and one more was built in 1946. Growth on Tierra Verde did not significantly increase until the mid-1980s, when an exit ramp to Pinellas Bayway was built off Interstate-275. Those original 15 islands now comprise the six main sections of Tierra Verde and are now named Entrada, Sands Point, West Shore, East Shore, Monte Cristo and Pinellas Bayway.

Residents and visitors of Tierra Verde can choose from many restaurants on the island, such as Crazy Conch Cafe and the award-winning Billy’s Stonecrab & Seafood Restaurant. Shoppers will also find bliss around Tierra Verde with its many local art inspired shops, great bookstores, jewelers, tropical island wear and specialty food shops.

Recreation is a priority on Tierra Verde and the opportunities are plentiful. The beaches and crystal water offer excellent swimming, sunbathing, fishing and all sorts of boating activities. Fort De Soto Park, the largest park in Pinellas County, contains seven miles of waterfront, two fishing piers (one on Tampa Bay and one on the Gulf of Mexico), canoe and kayak trails, several nature trails, an over 230-site camping area and the famous 12-inch mortar battery, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Over 140 schools within Pinellas County help to maintain a vision of uniting with the community to provide each student with the means to achieve success. Tierra Verde’s students, both old and young, have access to six secondary education institutions, including the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa. Pinellas County is also the recipient of the “Successful Community Award,” which recognizes communities which strive to improve three areas: housing, environment and recreational activities, all within their community.

Tierra Verde residents take their island and quality of life seriously. In terms of beauty, entertainment, quality of life and serenity, the growing community of Tierra Verde is unparalleled.