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Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Sugar Cane Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sugar Cane Acres 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 Sugar Cane Acres:
    • 27.956900, -82.183700
    • 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 Sugar Cane Acres
  • 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 Sugar Cane Acres ...

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.

  • Angel Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angel Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angel Run
    • Angel Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Bent Tree
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
    • Bent Tree is located in Hillsborough County
  • Bonterra
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonterra have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonterra
    • Bonterra is located in Hillsborough County
  • Chancey
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chancey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chancey
    • Chancey is located in Hillsborough County
  • Copper Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copper Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copper Ridge
    • Copper Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Critter Lane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Critter Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Critter Lane
    • Critter Lane is located in Hillsborough County
  • Diamond Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Hill
    • Diamond Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Dover
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Gallagher Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagher Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher Lakes
    • Gallagher Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gallagher Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagher Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher Meadows
    • Gallagher Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Graves Orchard
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graves Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graves Orchard
    • Graves Orchard is located in Hillsborough County
  • Green Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
    • Green Valley is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Harder Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harder Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harder Oaks
      • Harder Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hopewell Gardens
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell Gardens
      • Hopewell Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Indian Trails
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Trails
      • Indian Trails is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jerrys
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerrys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerrys
      • Jerrys is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kings Mill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Mill
      • Kings Mill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lees Ranch
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lees Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Ranch
      • Lees Ranch is located in Hillsborough County
    • Leonard
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard
      • Leonard is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lone Oak Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak Grove
      • Lone Oak Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lone Oak Haven
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak Haven
      • Lone Oak Haven is located in Hillsborough County
    • Martin
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
      • Martin is located in Hillsborough County
    • Memory Lane
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memory Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memory Lane
      • Memory Lane is located in Hillsborough County
    • Orchid Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchid Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchid Grove
      • Orchid Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pineapple Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineapple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineapple Hill
      • Pineapple Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pleasant Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      • Pleasant Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Register Place
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Register Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Register Place
      • Register Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Snows Corner
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snows Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snows Corner
      • Snows Corner is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunny Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
      • Sunny Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Turkey Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Creek
      • Turkey Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Turkey Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Hollow
      • Turkey Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
    • Twin Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
      • Twin Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Whisper Lake
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Lake
      • Whisper Lake is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Sugar Cane Acres to ...

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Sugar Cane Acres to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 811 miles [1,305.2 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 6,606 miles [10,631.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,274 miles [11,706.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,174 miles [8,326.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sugar Cane Acres. 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Sugar Cane Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sugar Cane Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9569, Longitude: -82.1837       In this case, the coordinates for Sugar Cane Acres 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 Sugar Cane Acres 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 310.684 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.06 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.802 degrees.









 

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