Terra Ceia, Florida

United Methodist Church, in Terra Ceia

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 BradentonSarasotaVenice 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 27°34′45″N 82°34′50″W / 27.57917°N 82.58056°W / 27.57917; -82.58056Coordinates: 27°34′45″N 82°34′50″W / 27.57917°N 82.58056°W / 27.57917; -82.58056 (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

  1. Terra Ceia State Park Southwest Florida Water Management District
  2. Terra Ceia Preserve - Frog Creek Southwest Florida Water Management District
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. "Manatee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  5. Grimes, David (Nov 23, 1979). "The Legends Behind Manatee Names". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. pp. 3B. Retrieved 6 June 2015.

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