Florida - Central West around St Petersburg & Tampa Attractions
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Aside from Seminole and Calusa Indians who came to the area as early as 200 BC, Central West Florida also saw many pirates in its early human history. The maze of bays, inlets and coves made for the perfect hiding ground.
Spaniards explored the area in the 1500's but never established a permanent base here. It wasn't until after the Seminole wars that former soldiers and other pioneers began to build settlements.
Development started in earnest as wealthy industrialist Henry Plant competed for tourists with his eastern Florida counterpart, Henry Flagler.
Spaniards explored the area in the 1500's but never established a permanent base here. It wasn't until after the Seminole wars that former soldiers and other pioneers began to build settlements.
Development started in earnest as wealthy industrialist Henry Plant competed for tourists with his eastern Florida counterpart, Henry Flagler.
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