Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve — Attraction in Palmetto

These pictures were taken when I was crossing over the Sunshine Skyway bridge as I was headed south on I-275. I think the views looking west at the Mouth of Tampa Bay and the barrier islands of Egmont Key and Anna Maria Island are some of the greatest sights in Florida. Looking east you can see the ship channel heading into the greater Tampa Bay area and Port Manatee, where commercial ships come in to pick up and deliver products from all over the World. The Skyway bridge itself is a wonder to see, with Saint Petersburg on the north side and Terra Ceia Island on the south side, it spans 7.5miles, I believe, over Tampa Bay and has some of the best scenery in the State of Florida. A must see on your trip to South...

Great for the wildlife, not so much for the humans: As a preserve it's meant for the wildlife. The trails [off Hightower Rd] don't take you to much of a view. They go near ponds and wetlands, but there is no easy way to have a look. A few boardwalks and an observation tower -- and a restroom -- would make this a class A park, but it's probably going to stay a little-known preserve, and maybe that's okay. It would be an decent place for a mountain bike ride or a trail run. Bring bug spray and water. Leave no trace. This is about the trails. Read elsewhere about boating,...

Terra ciea bay is beautiful great and lovely great people great views and great property everything is so well kept and looks great I also went fishing here and caught a boat load of fish shark and sea creatures great sunset great day and wonderful views you must check it out or buy a place here I think this place is wonderful very well kept ground friendly people and great roads I love the park here the distance from stores and everything else lovely place so what do you say come on a buy a place here good prices and...