Seminole, FL

Seminole, Florida

Introduction to Seminole, Florida

Seminole, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 4 miles S of Largo, Florida (center to center) and 21 miles W of Tampa, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. Seminole contains a population of approximately 10,890.

Seminole History

The name Seminole is derived from the Spanish word Cimarron meaning wild men. In the 1770s this name was given to the Indians who ran away from slavery from the British-controlled northern colonies. They worked hard to become economically independent. The Seminoles experienced a series of wars from 1817 to 1858 as the white settlers wanted to get back their former slaves and the Indian land. It was in the late 1950s that the Seminole tribe adopted a constitutional form of government and on July 21, 1957 the Seminole Tribe of Florida was officially recognized.

Seminole and nearby Attractions

• Water Tower
• Seminole City Park
• Seminole City Hall
• Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
• Black Bear Wilderness Area
• Museum Of Seminole County History

Things To Do In Seminole

Seminole offers wonderful birding and wildlife events throughout the year. You can also find a number of crystal-clear natural springs in this area. The cruises along the beautiful St. Johns River, the horseback riding, the rock-climbing center, greyhound racing and the go-kart rides will surely impress you. In addition, Seminole offers fascinating shopping and dining options as well as arts and cultural centers.

Seminole Transportation

The St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport provides easy transportation to Seminole.

Seminole Higher Education

St. Petersburg College is close by.

High Points

Seminole strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Seminole, FL

Comparing Seminole to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Seminole Almanac

Seminole Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Seminole Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Seminole High Schools (2004)

SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL
8401 131ST STREET N
727-547-7536
Serves 2,118 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23

OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
9751 98TH STREET N
727-547-7717
Serves 1,751 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25

SEMINOLE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER
12611 86TH AVENUE N
727-545-6405
A Vocational School
Serves 82 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.1

Seminole Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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