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from WikipediaRead it all ↗Hernando Beach, situated northwest of Tampa, FL, is a picturesque waterfront canal community. Developed by Charlie Sasser between 1959 and 1965, the area's unique geography was shaped by earth sourced from coastal mining operations and extensive dredging efforts. The north section of Hernando Beach boasts deep and wide canals leading directly to the Gulf of Mexico.
However, the area's growth faced regulatory challenges when wetland development restrictions were imposed in 1971, halting further expansion. This led to a legal dispute between Sasser, the state authorities, and the Hernando County Commission, resulting in the preservation of Hernando Beach's natural state.
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2000
CommonsHernando Beach Sheriff's Marina(Dog)2009
CommonsHernando Beach Marinas; January 12 20092009
CommonsHernando Beach Marinas; County Truck2009
CommonsHernando Beach Marinas; Across from the Canal2009
CommonsHernando Beach Boat Ramp(Distant Shot)2009
CommonsHernando Beach Boat Ramp(Close to the water)2009
CommonsAerial view of a channel in Hernando County, Florida2009
CommonsAerial view of2009
CommonsHernando Beach Gateway @ US 192008
CommonsHernando Beach - Tarpon Country2008
CommonsFLMap-doton-HernandoBeach2004
CommonsTall Truck Weight Limit Sign2002Nothing in Hernando Beach is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Hernando Beach has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Sinclair Service Station in Spring Hill, 5.3 miles away.
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