The Rocky Point area, which Dana Shores is part of, has a history shaped by its natural beauty as a waterfront destination and its development into a recreational and commercial hub. Initially a popular spot for camping, swimming, and fishing in the early 1900’s, its history includes the establishment of the first golf course in the state in 1911, its use as a POW camp during WWII, and the eventual construction of the Courtney Campbell Causeway which connected it to the mainland and led to its growth.
Today, it is known for the Rocky Point Golf Course, hotels and restaurants situated on the water, the Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway and Trail, and several beautiful residential communities.
Over the years, residents have provided some excellent archived newspaper clippings about the neighborhood from years past. We’ve saved them here to memorialize this work and will continue to add more as they are collected.
| 1910-1919 | 1920-1929 | 1930-1939 |
| 1940-1949 | 1950-1959 | 1960-1969 |
| 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 |
| 2000-2009 | 2010-2019 | 2020-2029 |
We have also accessed historical photos on file with the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative. Check them out below:
We’ve also pulled audio clips of interviews housed by HCPLC, including one of original Town ‘N Country developer Jim Shimberg, Sr.
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