A Drive About Tampa Bay

Some history of Bayshore Blvd Tampa

What do NASA and one of Tampa's oldest neighbohoods have in common? Find out as we drive down Bayshore Blvd.

Like fountain of youth on Rivershore Drive

Grant and Jamie drive about a block or so west of the Sulphur Springs Water Tower to visit a real hidden gem called Purity Springs. Jamie grew up about 6 houses away on this street and remembers playing around this when it was just a overgrown junk filled ditch. Now it is a beautiful spring of crystal clear water with birds and fish.

To climb or not to climb? That is the question. What is the Sulphur Springs Water Tower?

Millions of people drive by this landmark, catching a glimpse of a magnificent white castle from the Interstate. Grant and Jamie take you on a recent drive to this historical water tower built in 1927. And what a place to drive to, since it was also the site of the Tower Drive-In movies!

We didn't get to see Hernando de Soto today, but we enjoyed his park!

Desoto Park is at 2617 Corrine Street in Tampa, south of Ikea in Ybor. It is a waterfront city park with playgrounds, picnic areas, big trees, and lots of history. Join us as we eat lunch and talk about this special place.

What's behind that Dam? 1.2 Billion gallons of drinking water! We visit the Hillsborough River Dam in Sulphur Springs.

The Hillsborough River Dam in Sulphur Springs has been the primary source of Tampa's drinking water since the 1920's.  In today's episode, Grant and Jamie talk about some of the history of the Dam, as they stroll under giant oaks along the bank of the river.