Terra Ceia, Florida
Terra Ceia is an unincorporated census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida, United States that includes the 1,932 acres (7.82 km2) Terra Ceia Preserve.[1] It is located on Terra Ceia Island on the Southern shore of Tampa Bay near the intersection of US 19 and I-275, at the southern end of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Geography
The community is part of the Bradenton–Sarasota–Venice Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 125-acre (0.51 km2) Terra Ceia Preserve - Frog Creek is also located in the area and protected by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. It offers fishing and hiking.[2]
Terra Ceia is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (27.57917, -82.58056).[3]
History
A post office called Terra Ceia has been in operation since 1891.[4] Terra Ceia is a name derived from Spanish meaning "heavenly land".[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Terra Ceia State Park Southwest Florida Water Management District
- ↑ Terra Ceia Preserve - Frog Creek Southwest Florida Water Management District
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