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Apollo Beach, FL

Apollo Beach is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,055 at the 2010 census, up from 7,444 at the 2000 census.

Apollo Beach is located in southern Hillsborough County and bordered to the north by Gibsonton, to the northeast by Riverview, to the east by Balm, to the southeast by Sun City Center, to the south by Ruskin, and the west by Tampa Bay. The unincorporated community of North Ruskin is in the northern part of the CDP. U.S. Route 41 crosses the center of the CDP, and Interstate 75 passes through the eastern portion, with access from Exit 246 at the northern edge of the CDP. Downtown Tampa is 17 miles (27 km) to the north, and Bradenton is 25 miles (40 km) to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Apollo Beach CDP has a total area of 22.3 square miles (57.7 km²), of which 19.8 square miles (51.4 km²) are land and 2.4 square miles (6.3 km²), or 10.97%, is water.

The history of Apollo Beach started in 1923 on land owned by the Dickman family, then used annually for farming and grazing pasture. Much of the land was mangrove and low-elevation and was considered uninhabitable.

In the 1930s, Paul Dickman conceived the idea of a waterfront community. He felt the location was ideally located equidistant between Tampa and Bradenton along U.S. Route 41. The Dickmans secured the services of Radar Engineering of Miami to design a subdivision including roads, canals, schools, recreation areas, and community services.

Health and wellness are priorities in Apollo Beach, with several facilities catering to the well-being of the community. St. Joseph's Hospital-South serves as a prominent healthcare provider, offering a range of medical services to residents. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy is offering evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers specializes in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation.

Top Sites in Apollo Beach, FL: Apollo Beach Preserve, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay History Center.

Population: 26,002 (2020). ZIP Codes: 33570. Area code: 813. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Area: 22.29 sq mi (57.73 km²).

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Is Apollo Beach, FL nice?

Apollo Beach is a suburb of Tampa with a population of 26,444. Apollo Beach is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Apollo Beach offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Apollo Beach, there are a lot of parks.

What are the demographics of Apollo Beach, FL?

As of the 2010 census, there were 14,701 people in Apollo Beach and 5,886 households, an increase of nearly 75% in both categories over the 2000 census. New families came in with new construction, with the population of aged five years and under increasing by over 150%. The racial makeup of the community was 87% White, 6% African American, 0% Native American, 2% Asian, 3% from other races, and 2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14% of the population.

Is it ideal to live in Apollo Beach, FL?

As a relatively small town, Apollo Beach has a strong sense of community. Local events like festivals and farmers’ markets bring people together. Because many people in the community also take pride in the natural environment, it is another way for locals to bond with each other. Apollo Beach has a great climate, which makes it a great place for anyone who wants warm weather year-round. In the winter, you can expect temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the low 70s. If you enjoy being outside, Apollo Beach is a great place to live for boating, fishing, hiking, and other activities.

Sources

Hillsborough County

Wikipedia

Niche

Eatonrealty

St. Joseph's Hospital-South

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

E.G. Simmons Regional Park

Dinosaur World

Tampa Bay History Center

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