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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Azure Estates, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Azure Estates and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Azure Estates:
    • 28.062400, -82.437200
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Azure Estates
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Curious and Interesting Names Near Azure Estates ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Calm Harbour
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calm Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calm Harbour
    • Calm Harbour is located in Hillsborough County
  • Castle Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Gardens
    • Castle Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • College Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Village
    • College Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Curry Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curry Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curry Cove
    • Curry Cove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Dill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dill
    • Dill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Elizabeth Court
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Court
    • Elizabeth Court is located in Hillsborough County
  • Flora Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flora Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora Park
    • Flora Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Floral Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floral Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floral Gardens
    • Floral Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Forest Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oaks
    • Forest Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golf View Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Heights
    • Golf View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golfland Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golfland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golfland Park
    • Golfland Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvey Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvey Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey Heights
    • Harvey Heights is located in Hillsborough County
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    • High Pines
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
      • High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
    • Indian Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • John Knox Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for John Knox Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Knox Village
      • John Knox Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Joshuas Bend
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joshuas Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshuas Bend
      • Joshuas Bend is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kathryn Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kathryn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kathryn Park
      • Kathryn Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kelly Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Ridge
      • Kelly Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Linda Court
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Court
      • Linda Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Linda Diane
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Diane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Diane
      • Linda Diane is located in Hillsborough County
    • Log Cabin Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
      • Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Manor Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hills
      • Manor Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marigold Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marigold Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marigold Gardens
      • Marigold Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mendoza
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendoza have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendoza
      • Mendoza is located in Hillsborough County
    • Otterman
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterman
      • Otterman is located in Hillsborough County
    • Settlers Pointe
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Pointe
      • Settlers Pointe is located in Hillsborough County
    • Silver Forrest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Forrest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Forrest
      • Silver Forrest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sulphur Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Hill
      • Sulphur Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sulphur Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
      • Sulphur Springs is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tall Pines
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
      • Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Highlands
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Highlands
      • Temple Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Knoll
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Knoll
      • Temple Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Gables
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gables have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gables
      • Terrace Gables is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Park
      • Terrace Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Village
      • Terrace Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terrace Walk
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Walk
      • Terrace Walk is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tuxedo Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
      • Tuxedo Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tuxedo Terrace
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
      • Tuxedo Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
    • University
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for University. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
      • University is located in Hillsborough County
    • University Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Square
      • University Square is located in Hillsborough County
    • University Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
      • University Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • University Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Woods
      • University Woods is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Azure Estates to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Azure Estates to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Azure Estates and extending to:

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 198 miles [318.7 km]<3> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Azure Estates to Tallahassee, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 809 miles [1,302 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,613 miles [10,642.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,282 miles [11,719.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,181 miles [8,338 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Azure Estates. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Azure Estates) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Azure Estates. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0624, Longitude: -82.4372       In this case, the coordinates for Azure Estates have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<5>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Azure Estates to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.826 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.238 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.861 degrees.









 

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