Where is Zephyrhills?

Zephyrhills is about 35 miles northeast of Tampa, Florida. Known for absolutely nothing, it is a nice quiet city filled with RVs and mobile homes filled with seniors that come for the weather as do most in Florida. So far, we walked along Bayshore Blvd, the longest in the US. Great views of both Tampa and Hillsborough Bay. Another day, we took a walking tour of Ybor City. Not really a city, but a neighborhood north of downtown Tampa, is has a rich history starting with Vicente Martinez-Ybor’s desire to create a town built on hand rolled cigars. After years of decline and the destruction of many outer areas of the city, a revitalization is ongoing though currently stalled by Covid. Something else about this area, it is full of chickens! Here they are protected and hurting one can land you in jail. A funeral is held each year for James E Rooster during Mardi Gras. And couldn’t leave without a handful of hand rolled cigars!

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