Tierra Verde:
Tierra Verde Florida - Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
A Luxury Residential Community and the Gateway to Fort Desoto
The Tierra Verde Community, which is located on the southernmost tip of Pinellas County, Florida, is not part of any municipality. The community is a part of unincorporated Pinellas County and is governed by Pinellas County regulations. Tierra Verde was once 15 islands covered with foliage. These islands ranged in size from only a few acres to the largest, Cabbage Key, having over 289 acres. For centuries, Indians used the islands for ceremonial and burial grounds. Now it’s a vast residential community with high-end single family homes and luxury condominiums. It also serves as the gateway to the award-winning beach, Fort Desoto.
Fort Desoto is located just south of Tierra Verde, and was rated America’s Top Beach in both 2008 and 2009 by TripAdvisor. In 2005, Fort Desoto was also recognized by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as “Dr. Beach,” for being the nation’s number-one beach.
Fort Desoto features rare, pristine, white sandy beaches along with unadulterated wildlife, plants, and birds. Along with a 1,136 acre park complete with hiking trails, a large campsite, and a popular fishing pier, Fort Desoto offers a stunning glimpse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, particularly during twilight hours, just as the sun is about to set.
Fort Desoto Park’s 238-site family camping area features picnic tables, grills, water, electricity, washers, dryers, modern restrooms, showers, play areas and a camp store. On the island is an old fort complete with canons. You can take a tour through the museum and ride the ferry to Edgemont Key, a State Park and National Wildlife Refuge.
Address: Tierra Verde Community Association, Inc.
275 Pinellas Bayway South, Suite 200
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Phone: (727) 867-9362
Website: TierraVerdeCommunityAssociation.org