Indian Shores, FL

Indian Shores, FL - A Great Place To Live

Indian Shores, FL was originally named Indian Rocks Beach “South Shore”. It was originally a native American camp and was named because of the red rocks scattered along the shore. In the 1880s Indian Shores, FL became a vacation destination, and some wooden cottages were constructed on the island. Vacationers were brought back and forth to the Indian Shores, FL on a ferry, and their horses and sometimes cars were floated over on a barge until the wooden turn bridge was installed in the early 1900s. Around this time, the railroad ran a line from the mainland to Indian Shores, FL and a hotel was built, and the island continue to grow in popularity. Indian Rocks Beach “South Shore” was incorporated September 16, 1949, running from 183rd Avenue north to Whitehurst Avenue along Gulf Boulevard. Most of the town is in a region called “The Narrows”. The Narrows is only about a block wide and has water on both sides. The Gulf of Mexico to the West and the Intracoastal Waterway to the East. Indian Shores, FL is a popular boating and fishing area and some of the homes and condominiums have boat docks on the Intracoastal side. It was named Indian Rocks Beach South Shore because the tiny community wanted a separate identity from the City of Indian Rocks Beach. However, in 1973 the town changed the name to “Indian Shores” via referendum and ordinance.

The town of Indian Shores has undergone numerous renovations and upgrades over the last several years. The new Indian Shores Municipal Center was constructed and now houses multiple departments, the town government and also offers recreational activities.

Indian Shores has multiple parks including Chief ED Williams park, Mayor Bob McEwen Veteran’s Park, Town Square Nature Park,  and Tiki Gardens County Park. Indian Shores also has a community garden located at Second Street East and Whispering Pines just south of Town Hall.

Indian Shores has a voluntary Home Owners Association that you can join for $20 per year. Indian Shores also has an active Women’s Club that supports multiple charities including the Beach Community Food Pantry, 50 Legs, CASA and Lighthouse of Pinellas to name a few.

Indian Shores has it’s own independent Police Department that patrols Indian Shores and Redington Shores. Most other towns employ the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department to for patrols.

Indian Shores, Florida is a fantastic place to live in, full time, part time or just visit the beautiful powdery soft sand and warm lapping waters of the Gulf of Mexico!

 

                                                 

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