| South Pasadena, FL was known as Pass-A-Grill Way back in 1942
when eight buildings and one main street was all there was.
Tourists, travelers, and sight-seers were attracted to shimmering
bluish-green waters of Boca Ciega Bay, tall Australian pines and
swampy jungles that housed raccoons, wild cats, and birds of all
kinds. In 1948, local businessmen decided that police and fire
protection were needed for its 23 residents; hence Coreytown was
born. Back in the 1920's, the William D. McAdoo toll bridge extended
from the waters edge of Villagrande Avenue to the shores of 87th
Avenue on St. Pete Beach. The bridge was the main thoroughfare for
traffic to the beaches. In 1951, The Circuit Court dissolved
Coreytown because it failed to get 25 freeholders to turn out for an
election. The City of South Pasadena was incorporated on July 1,
1955 with 150 residents, one policeman and a meeting hall. Maynard
Duryea became the first mayor, laying the foundation for a new
era...
Today South Pasadena is a great place to live, invest or
visit. Surrounded by water many of the condo complexes and homes
either have direct access or views. South Pasadena is still a
bargain compared to most of the surrounding areas. |
