Palmetto Beach
Since its beginnings in 1867, historic Palmetto Beach has established itself as a neighborhood rich in history, culture and diversity. It's one of Tampa's true jewels. It’s location offers a central position on the outskirts of Tampa’s urban core. It is flanked by Ybor City to the North, Brandon to the Southeast, Downtown & Channelside to the West and sparkling McKay Bay to the East. For families and young professionals seeking homes shoulder to shoulder with Tampa's central business district, Palmetto Beach offers a special attraction.
"The Beach" is home to one of the best public parks Tampa has to offer, Desoto Park. Desoto allows it’s residents to enjoy a bay front access landscape along with a full sports complex, recently built community pool, as well as a skate park and community pavilion. This landmark has been Palmetto Beach’s main gathering point for most community functions throughout it’s existence. In fact it dates back to President Teddy Roosevelt camping out with his Rough Riders on the site where the park sits now prior to heading off to battle in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
Across from Desoto Park is Desoto Elementary School one of Tampa’s first public schools. Desoto has just recently been restored and improved both physically & academically. It's the result of a multi-year effort by the mayor's office, the county school board and the local community. Fortunately for the residents of Palmetto Beach it is a school that has a smaller capacity than most public schools. That ensures parents that their children have smaller class sizes to allow more attention from their teachers.
Palmetto Beach residents enjoy more than one beautiful vista. Tampa's downtown skyline rises to the west. Colorful McKay Bay stretches off to the east. All it takes is a single stroll down Bermuda Boulevard -- you'll fall in love with this hidden gem.
When you visit residents in “the Beach” or people that are from here you will come in contact with a great sense of neighborhood pride. With all this community has to offer, it is easy to see why.
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