Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in University, we use the following websites to find information relevant to University and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for University
- 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 University:
- 28.069227, -82.426083
- 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 University
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since University is near Pasco County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pasco County
- eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- 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
Communities Also Named University ...
We found fourteen communities that share the name University.
There is one other community in Florida which is also named University.
Beyond Florida, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Duval County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of University [Duval County].
- Duval County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Tuscaloosa County
- This University is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 466 miles [750 km]<2> to the northwest of the University that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of University.
- California
- Los Angeles County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of University [Los Angeles County].
- Idaho
- Latah County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of University [Latah County].
- Illinois
- Champaign County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of University [Champaign County].
- Hamilton County
- This University is located in Hamilton County and lies 769 miles [1,237.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the University that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of University.
- Iowa
- Johnson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of University [Johnson County].
- Kentucky
- Fayette County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of University [Fayette County].
- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of University [Montgomery County].
- Mississippi
- Lafayette County
- This University is located in Lafayette County and lies 603 miles [970.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the University that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of University.
- Nevada
- Washoe County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of University [Washoe County].
- North Carolina
- Orange County
- This University is located in Orange County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the University that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of University.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This University is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,882 miles [3,028.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the University that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of University.
- Washington
- King County
- This University is located in King County and lies 2,520 miles [4,055.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the University that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of University.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near University ...
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 northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calm Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calm Harbour
- Calm Harbour is located in Hillsborough County
- Castle Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curry Cove
- Curry Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Dill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Elizabeth Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Court
- Elizabeth Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Emerald Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Cove
- Emerald Cove 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.<3> 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 west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floral Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floral Gardens
- Floral Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Forest Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Heights
- Golf View Heights 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.<3> 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
- High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Indian Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for John Knox Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Knox Village
- John Knox Village 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.<3> 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.<3> 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.<3> 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
- Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Marigold Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marigold Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marigold Gardens
- Marigold Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Mendoza
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Otterman
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Park Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Forest
- Park Forest 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Pointe
- Settlers Pointe is located in Hillsborough County
- Silver Forrest
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Forrest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Forrest
- Silver Forrest is located in Hillsborough County
- Tall Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
- Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Temple Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Heights
- Temple Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Temple Highlands
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Knoll
- Temple Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
- Terrace Gables
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gables have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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.<3> 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.<3> 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 southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
- Tuxedo Terrace 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.<3> 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 southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Woods
- University Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Vander Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vander Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vander Creek
- Vander Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- High Pines
How Far From University to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as University to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in University and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 198 miles [318.7 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from University 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 6,612 miles [10,641 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,281 miles [11,717.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,180 miles [8,336.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for University. 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> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that University could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- University) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in University. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0692, Longitude: -82.4261 |
| <3> | 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. |
| <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 University 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 310.821 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.233 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.856 degrees. |