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Apollo Beach, Florida

Apollo Beach is a community of 33,355 people in Hillsborough County, Florida, founded in 1923.

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Population33,355 +59.2% since 2019
CountyHillsborough County
Elevation3 ft 1 m
Founded1923
Land area19.7 sq mi
ZIP codes33570, 33572, 33573
Nearest airportMacDill Air Force Base (MCF) 9 mi

Why visit Apollo Beach

Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre, A. M. Lamb House, A. P. Dickman House and Cypress Creek Golf Club.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 51°F.

About Apollo Beach

Apollo Beach is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Apollo Beach had a population of 26,002.

From the Wikipedia article Apollo Beach, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre

Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi

5011 US 41, Ruskin

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Museums and landmarks6

A. M. Lamb House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi

House in Hillsborough County, Florida

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A. P. Dickman HouseCC BY-SA 3.0

A. P. Dickman House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi

Historic house in Florida, United States

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George McA. Miller HouseCC BY-SA 3.0

George McA. Miller House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi

Ruskin, Florida

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House at 200 Corsica AvenueCC BY 2.5

House at 200 Corsica Avenue

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi

Historic house in Tampa, Florida, USA

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Manatee Viewing Center

Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi

6990 Dickman Road, Apollo Beach

Nov 01-Apr 15 10:00-17:00; Nov: Th[4] off; Dec 24-25 off; easter off

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McQueens Village

Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds10

Cypress Creek Golf Club

Golf course · 3.1 mi

1011 Cypress Village Boulevard, Ruskin

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Freedom Fairways

Golf course · 3.6 mi

3940 Upper Creek Drive, Sun City Center

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Apollo Beach

Beach · 0.7 mi

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Apollo Beach Nature Park

Park · 2.2 mi

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Apollo Beach Recreation Center

Park · 0.7 mi

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Golden Aster Nature Preserve

Hiking and trails · 3.8 mi

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Hourglass Park

Park · 1.8 mi

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Lantern View Park

Park · 1.7 mi

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New Lakeside Park

Park · 1.8 mi

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Vance Vogel Park

Park · 3.8 mi

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Restaurants and cafes23

Apollo's Bistro

Diner · American · 0.9 mi

6520 Richies Way, Apollo Beach

Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00

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The Local Brew Company

Bar and pub · Coffee Shop, Snacks, Light Bites, Craft Beer, Robotic Coffee Bar, Craft Beverages, Neighborhood Taproom, Local Nano Brewery, Fresh Food · 2.8 mi

1050 Cypress Village Boulevard, Ruskin

Su-We 09:00-16:00; Th-Sa 09:00-20:00

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Ybor Grille Southshore

Restaurant · 2.6 mi

339 19th Avenue Northeast, Ruskin

Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 3.7 mi

712 Cypress Village Boulevard, Sun City Center

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Uncle Joe's New York Diner

Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich · 3.2 mi

1010 North US 41, Ruskin

24/7

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The Landing Club & Café

Restaurant · 2.3 mi

7012 Sail View Lane, Apollo Beach

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi

7090 Waterset Blvd, Apollo Beach

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Bob Evans

Diner · American · 3.8 mi

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Circles

Restaurant · Seafood · 1.8 mi

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The Dog House & More

Restaurant · 3.6 mi

106 North US 41, Ruskin

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Beef 'O' Brady's

Restaurant · 3.7 mi

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Burger King

Fast food · Burger · 2.6 mi

5024 North US Highway 41, Apollo Beach FL

Mo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:00; Su 05:00-24:00

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History

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.

In the early 1950s, Dickman negotiated the sale of the land to three men from New York: Turner, Dean and Clark. They named the land "Tampa Beach", believing the association with Tampa would attract interested persons more readily than a name which did not properly locate the area geographically.

Construction began on the Flamingo Canal near U.S. 41 and proceeded toward Fairway Boulevard. It was their intention to extend the canal to Tampa Bay so as to achieve access to open water. The task became too large for the amount of capital they had invested and for the abilities of the persons involved, and in 1956 they notified Dickman they could not go through with the project.

From the History section of Apollo Beach, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay3

Churches and places of worship3

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Shopping8

Gas and EV charging11

Schools, colleges and libraries31

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Healthcare3

Map of Apollo Beach

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Climate by month

60°80°January: 2.7 in of rainFebruary: 2.2 in of rainMarch: 3.0 in of rainApril: 2.7 in of rainMay: 3.0 in of rainJune: 7.9 in of rainJuly: 8.2 in of rainAugust: 8.8 in of rainSeptember: 7.7 in of rainOctober: 2.9 in of rainNovember: 2.0 in of rainDecember: 2.6 in of rainJanuary: 72°FFebruary: 75°FMarch: 78°FApril: 83°FMay: 88°FJune: 90°FJuly: 91°FAugust: 91°FSeptember: 90°FOctober: 85°FNovember: 79°FDecember: 74°FJanuary: 51°FFebruary: 53°FMarch: 57°FApril: 62°FMay: 67°FJune: 72°FJuly: 74°FAugust: 74°FSeptember: 73°FOctober: 67°FNovember: 58°FDecember: 54°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan72°F51°F2.7 in
Feb75°F53°F2.2 in
Mar78°F57°F3.0 in
Apr83°F62°F2.7 in
May88°F67°F3.0 in
Jun90°F72°F7.9 in
Jul91°F74°F8.2 in
Aug91°F74°F8.8 in
Sep90°F73°F7.7 in
Oct85°F67°F2.9 in
Nov79°F58°F2.0 in
Dec74°F54°F2.6 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tampa Bay Area Wfo 72210 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$127,617median household income
$472,700median home value
$2,293median monthly rent
41.4median age
42.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
85.7%of homes are owner-occupied
35.3 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3416%35 to 6442%65 and over18%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Hillsborough County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
  • 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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