Fort De Soto Park spans over 1,000 acres of five interconnected islands that create a bayou between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. It’s the largest park in the county and it offers beautiful beaches and outdoor activities from camping to kayaking to wildlife watching. But there’s also a deep history here, which is reflected in the park’s name. At the end of the 19th century, with the start of the Spanish–American War, there were calls for increased coastal defense around Tampa. This came in the form of a set…
