Florida Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places - Forgotten Boardwalk & Ghost Town Of Homeland

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • On this episode of Florida Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places we continue the journey on the south end of Polk County! Welcome to a small town called, Homeland. Let’s take a tour of Homeland Heritage Park and stroll along a forgotten boardwalk in the Florida wetlands! Also, another forgotten cemetery from the early 1800s! There’s so much ahead!
    / cristhegirl
    #abandoned #florida #roadsideattractions #alligator

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  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay  10 місяців тому +1

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  • @lorriezee1618
    @lorriezee1618 Рік тому +7

    Amazing! Thank you for posting this because I actually live in Homeland! 😂 It’s a very small interesting rural area. Lots of history. If it weren’t for the cars & semi’s trucking through it would be deafening quiet. When I first moved here I was washing dishes, looked out of the kitchen window and saw the neighbors walking their pigs on leashes. Had to do a triple take lol The post office is cute, efficient and an added plus, no waits. Their delivery is FAST!
    The Orange Blossom Honey locally grown is delicious (And pay by honor system)
    Also an event to maybe check out would be The Alafia River Rendezvous which happens here in Homeland up on the hill in late January (largest pre-1840s encampment).

  • @cobrasmurf
    @cobrasmurf Рік тому +6

    Really enjoy these videos. It’s very calming to see these remote locations. These are my favorite kind of videos. Thanks for all you do!

  • @junebug58
    @junebug58 Рік тому +2

    Another great back roads video😎Loved the pioneer town, especially the Cabin😁Simpler times💜

  • @midnightrunner684
    @midnightrunner684 Рік тому +2

    I drove Flatbed 18 wheeler out of Tampa Fl back in the 90's .I ran a 48,500 pound load of sheetrock from Port Tampa to a warehouse in that little town of Homeland ..A Cool little town

  • @kimberlylyerly2207
    @kimberlylyerly2207 Рік тому +5

    I love these videos of time forgotten. It's sad to me that they are in such disrepair. But I am thankful that you and others find them and document them. Thank you my friend, and please be safe out there! God bless ❤️ 🙏 ❤️

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 Рік тому +4

    Loved the Heritage Center and the boardwalk stroll, obviously needing some TLC. Hope the black and white cat had a caregiver there at the park.

  • @tracylarkin7049
    @tracylarkin7049 Рік тому +2

    I just discovered your channel and as a budding photographer you have given me so many ideas to travel within Florida and explore.

  • @billyurkovich2095
    @billyurkovich2095 Рік тому +4

    we like your videos and how you present your videos of older towns across fla .... we are not too interested in movie locations but can see why some fans like those ... keep up the good work

  • @giggles8458
    @giggles8458 Рік тому +1

    Florida Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places are enjoyable, and I have only watched about 4.
    Thank you for the tour!

  • @MikeRuh01
    @MikeRuh01 Рік тому +2

    Some good old Florida History there TJ. Thanks for bringing us along

  • @jackanddeannasmith6831
    @jackanddeannasmith6831 5 днів тому

    I enjoy your roadside attractions series. I get to go to places that I otherwise would not see. I really enjoy Chris the girl too. Keep up the good work!

  • @michaelwilliams6292
    @michaelwilliams6292 Рік тому +2

    Jay, I can’t believe you missed the 38-star flag hanging in the old schoolroom. Nice tour of out-of-the-way places. That would help date that classroom.

  • @davidfergeson4403
    @davidfergeson4403 Рік тому +2

    You play a Great Tour Guide through the unknown areas, keep it up and hope to see Cris The Girl soon join you!

  • @Coopdog-dp5eq
    @Coopdog-dp5eq Рік тому +1

    I really like these Roadside - Abandoned places videos. Thanks and keep it up.

  • @roadstraveledphotography8440
    @roadstraveledphotography8440 Рік тому +3

    As an avid explorer myself, I’m loving your Road Side videos!
    You’re doing an amazing job.
    Let me know if you ever wanna visit a cemetery in the middle of no where called Bull Creek Cemetery

  • @stevemergy6087
    @stevemergy6087 Рік тому +6

    Just discovered your channel. Very well done. I like the laid back vibe and respect for history. God bless and safe travels.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Steve! Glad to hear your enjoying the channel.

  • @markdraskovics1962
    @markdraskovics1962 Рік тому +1

    HEY,... TAMPA JAY & CIRS The Girl. Well
    Just wanted to say thank you for all the awesome videos I Really appreciate and enjoy your videos of just cruising around on the back roads so Great 👍 OK guys keep
    The video's coming out take care stay safe and will see you on soon....Yes because there's always so much ahead

  • @melissajensen3166
    @melissajensen3166 Рік тому +1

    Very cool roadside attractions. I love old houses.

  • @CokerCulture
    @CokerCulture Рік тому +4

    So many cool things to see in this sweet little town. We love how much reverence you always pay at the small town cemeteries. Also, DJ Kitty for real!! It was too cute watching him follow you on camera!

  • @carlwickings5259
    @carlwickings5259 Рік тому +2

    I think old Florida is cool to see…. Thanks Jay

  • @lastFLnative
    @lastFLnative Рік тому +1

    Yes! old abandoned Florida and cemetery content is my favorite! My great grandfather was a "Raulerson" and was born in Polk county. I didn't know about this park 👍 very cool!

  • @marcthorner8338
    @marcthorner8338 Рік тому +5

    Keep these going, Jay. I hope that as more people become aware of our home State's history, things will get better in the preservation department. The boardwalk is heartbreaking!!!!! When it's wet season, a couple of years ago it was amazing!!! Hopefully Polk County will fix it soon!!!

  • @MoviemaniaNick
    @MoviemaniaNick Рік тому +1

    So many roadside attractions in Florida! Thanks for showing.

  • @TravisHargiss
    @TravisHargiss Рік тому +1

    I am born and raised in Arizona, As a kid in school, we went to that town you were talking about, pioneer village or whatever they call it here for field trips.

  • @bobfin
    @bobfin Рік тому +1

    I like your 'abandoned places' videos as much as the fun ones. Makes me feel humbled.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Robert

    • @bobfin
      @bobfin Рік тому +1

      @@TampaJay call me 'st.pete Bob'. 😁

  • @Jorgeola757
    @Jorgeola757 Рік тому +1

    Hi Tampa Jay , my family and I are really enjoying the Florida Roadside series. Good work. Thanks

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Jorge! You’re awesome

  • @pennysworld1317
    @pennysworld1317 Рік тому +1

    Very cool. Beautiful backroads

  • @jimmiek55
    @jimmiek55 Рік тому +1

    We love to watch all of your videos. These are definitely our favorite. ❤️

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      Thanks you two! I appreciate ya watching all my endeavors. Much ahead

  • @sallyfinn8238
    @sallyfinn8238 Рік тому +3

    Thar boardwalk is so sad --I hope someone fixes it up and improves the area !!!

  • @williammoore2982
    @williammoore2982 10 місяців тому +1

    I think that is so neat, someone from the mid west taking interest in the old Florida! I was partially raised in Fla. until my folks decided to move back to N.C. A lot of good memories living in Flagler Co.

  • @cougarrain
    @cougarrain Рік тому +1

    I enjoy small town exploring. & Dj kitty on the front porch lol stay safe

  • @styxfan4022
    @styxfan4022 Рік тому +1

    Jay, I really enjoy the content you produce it allows us to see places we might otherwise never see so Thanks for what you do.

  • @marysanders4649
    @marysanders4649 Рік тому +1

    Love your old Florida videos!

  • @fransalivar9815
    @fransalivar9815 Рік тому +1

    I enjoy watching this type of info. Thanks

  • @diane7084
    @diane7084 Рік тому

    I love your roadside attractions videos. I love seeing the real Florida. Do more!

  • @KathleenKniffin
    @KathleenKniffin 2 місяці тому

    Love all the oldschool of fl. You are exellent at describing history

  • @lindakeene4780
    @lindakeene4780 4 місяці тому

    Just watched this one. Love your videos. They mean so much to us. Adding that heritage park to my bucket list. Thanks for all you do.

  • @JMGh95
    @JMGh95 Рік тому +1

    As always great video Tampa Jay. I always look forward to your videos.

  • @thatoneguyyouknow9078
    @thatoneguyyouknow9078 4 місяці тому

    I stumbled on to this and it’s comfy. Keep em coming!

  • @CharlesAissen
    @CharlesAissen 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @mikey90504
    @mikey90504 Рік тому

    Off the beaten path, cool video. Old cemeteries, souls resting in peace.
    Don't bring any ghosts back home!

  • @stepheneggert9474
    @stepheneggert9474 Рік тому +1

    Found an old body shop 4 yrs ago on 41 and 52 ..in pasco county it was bought by PAW..inc i explored it today in 2023 its now gone..torn down..at the crossroads they call it.. i love old abandoned gas station s...good exploring in fl and ga..i did bye the old inground lift. At the place this yr..in jan 2023 before the place was torn down..

  • @pauline9242
    @pauline9242 Рік тому

    Loved this video!
    Your old attraction videos and small town videos are great! Keep it going! Your baseball videos are fun too, especially with Adam!

  • @inferioradventurechannel
    @inferioradventurechannel Рік тому +1

    I've noticed lately that you're adding more music over parts, like in your intro to this one. I like that! It inspires me to keep attempting to do that with mine...It can be frustrating trying so hard to get the right music to invoke the right emotion (while also avoiding copyright claims)...but then seeing videos that don't use music at all & thinking, "Well they're getting views anyway...Maybe I shouldn't bother either?" But the music adds to the experience.
    Also (& this one is really random) love that you mentioned Mel Tillis. Not long before he passed, he performed for awhile at the theatre I was working at. Brings back some funny memories (...Most of which are...um...probably not PG rated enough to add to this comment)!

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      I’ve always put music in these types of videos but I’ve been putting them out more lately . I really appreciate you thank you so much it means so much to me

  • @MissFanCulture
    @MissFanCulture Рік тому +1

    Aw yeah, love these

  • @johnmartin7182
    @johnmartin7182 Рік тому +1

    Amazing stuff WOW great job awesome content thanks for your time to do this video big fan of your channel

  • @davehitt
    @davehitt Рік тому +1

    Very cool

  • @dennisud
    @dennisud Рік тому

    Dang, a few miles down the road from my homestead! I had no idea about the boardwalk and seeing the amount of leaves even the locals seem not to know it was there. I'll have to make a day trip down there as it's so close to my place!

  • @moniatrammell5269
    @moniatrammell5269 3 місяці тому

    I was born in poke county close to where this is. Every year thay have a rendezvous a reenactmentof life before 1842 right there in that town you should check it out. Thank you for takeing me "home" again

  • @davidlinck7459
    @davidlinck7459 11 місяців тому +1

    Great videos thanks for taking this subtrip to all these florida attractions.. But that boardwalk you're on, they sure have let that go bad. The city ought to be ashamed themselves... Other than that, great videos. Keep up the good work... Thanks for showers around florida..

  • @Elyse1997
    @Elyse1997 Рік тому +14

    The old towns are very interesting, love old architecture and always fascinated that these old , simplistic buildings have lasted so long in this Florida environment. They really knew how to build things to last. Definitely have my vote to keep exploring the old towns, :)

  • @blackrainbow192
    @blackrainbow192 Рік тому +1

    Definitely Texas Chainsaw vibes 🪚

  • @blackrainbow192
    @blackrainbow192 Рік тому

    Great video. Really interesting, thanks. From Plymouth, Devon, England. Cute cat. I love the Sears house. Hopefully I can find more in your videos.

  • @mikegriffin7600
    @mikegriffin7600 Рік тому

    hi mate love these type of videos seeing places i will never see

  • @joangravel2436
    @joangravel2436 10 місяців тому

    I enjoyed watching thanks

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it thank you

  • @garfixit
    @garfixit Рік тому

    This old town is cool

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 Рік тому +1

    Someone is visiting and putting flowers.

  • @MrTaylorfenoglio
    @MrTaylorfenoglio 3 місяці тому

    at 8:00 that looks like a cantilever barn. these became popular especially in the Appalachian mountains because you can cut taxes by saving floor space. often people would convert old traditional barns to this for that reason. taxes were based on the sq footage inside the barn so they would raise it up and cover less floor space.

  • @troycooper3854
    @troycooper3854 Рік тому

    pretty interesting, keep it up, I enjoy your videos.

  • @kellyparrish-w2r
    @kellyparrish-w2r 2 місяці тому

    love your content, your brave

  • @hermantracey5976
    @hermantracey5976 11 місяців тому

    Yes this is the second time I've watched the video and really enjoy it I came to Florida in January of 1972 and I don't like the way things are going is too many people here it's too crowded I can't remember when's the last time I saw an orange growl when I first came there all over the place I'm 73 now and I need to get app and travel right here in Florida is planning to say I'm originally from Connecticut and I could sit upload on my home and I want to be buried here keep app the good work

  • @brianburke3460
    @brianburke3460 23 дні тому

    Cool

  • @garfixit
    @garfixit Рік тому

    Sweet love the video

  • @Duzer0072
    @Duzer0072 Рік тому

    Wow a 38 star flag. I love old US flags. Great video as always.

  • @michaelboudreau1441
    @michaelboudreau1441 Рік тому

    Thanks, Jay, nice video, I'd like to see more of them. Did you happen to notice the 38 States of American flag on display in the schoolhouse. Also, could that boardwalk and cemetary, been affected by Hurricane Ian? With all the trees down on the boardwalk, and the missing headstones.

  • @cindypowel7517
    @cindypowel7517 Рік тому +1

    A pussy cat pause, a pussy cat pause, everybody's happy with a pussy cat pause! DJ Kitty feels ur positive vibes & Bella needs a friend. It's always amazing the determination, courage, & the many obstacles the early settlers had 2 overcome so interesting. Especially with the Florida wildlife. As always Stay Away From The Water & thx 4 taking us all along on your adventure

  • @DonKilpatrick-tg3qi
    @DonKilpatrick-tg3qi 3 місяці тому

    Love it 😂

  • @rickbakker6603
    @rickbakker6603 Рік тому +1

    You do a asome job

  • @marvinspradley5913
    @marvinspradley5913 Рік тому +1

    If you go down highway 640 half a mile there will be a graveyard right side the road that's where the church used to be one of the general from the Civil War in.

  • @edwindrood2816
    @edwindrood2816 Рік тому

    Positive comment here.

  • @Jsteng08
    @Jsteng08 Рік тому

    Another great video Jay but I got one question How long did it take you to get out of the woods I would have been lost for hours 😆😆😆

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! That boardwalk was pretty long it was over a half hour back there

  • @Cdub-nz4gz
    @Cdub-nz4gz Місяць тому

    Hello from Arcadia

  • @Majorrogerragland48
    @Majorrogerragland48 24 дні тому

    Cool boardwalk, too bad it's in disrepair

  • @roadstraveledphotography8440

    Did you ever find out what the name of the cemeteries work?

  • @zcam1969
    @zcam1969 Рік тому

    How about those TB Rays 99 win season!

  • @Alittlebit69
    @Alittlebit69 Рік тому +1

    And I'm back for more greatness❤❤❤😊😊😊😊.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      You are awesome! Thank you.

  • @floridacycling4842
    @floridacycling4842 Рік тому

    I was following along on Google Maps, was the boardwalk Mosaic Peace River Park?

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  Рік тому +1

      Yes that’s it

    • @dennistyler9852
      @dennistyler9852 11 місяців тому

      It was closed when we were there because of hurricane 🌀 damage about 5 years ago.

  • @thecoolestdad
    @thecoolestdad Рік тому

    Tampa Jay I like the roadside videos and nature trails quite a lot. I may incorporate some old roadside attractions stuff from time to time in my videos. I finally got my channel up now. I have a few videos up now. Two are nature trails. When you get a chance, check 'em out. I will appreciate it a lot.

  • @jamiecosgrove1950
    @jamiecosgrove1950 5 місяців тому

    giant banyan tree

  • @anamergirlanamergirl8977
    @anamergirlanamergirl8977 2 місяці тому

    I love your videos Jay but every time you mispronounce museum I cringe….lol

  • @PatrickPowers19
    @PatrickPowers19 Рік тому +5

    I grew up in the town just before Homeland. Fort Meade. I had family that lived in Homeland. On the other side of that intersection the a bigger cemetery called the Homeland Cemetery. My grandparents, Aunts and Uncles are buried out there. Loving these roadside videos.

  • @GingerPrincessVlogs
    @GingerPrincessVlogs Рік тому +4

    I love these videos. Being a Central FL resident it gives me ideas of places to go. I've already mapped out where that honey stand is to visit next time I go to Bartow. Keep up the great work.

  • @kimmiejones1542
    @kimmiejones1542 Рік тому +4

    Love the back road videos!!!! Keep them coming. ❤️

  • @scott33761
    @scott33761 Рік тому +3

    I met a guy at I.U. from spiceland, he ran away from me when I told him I was from the calumet region.

  • @trish5556
    @trish5556 Рік тому +3

    I really love your Florida Roadside Attractions and Abandoned Places series. I was a little concerned about you wandering out so far on that boardwalk, but when I was your age I was adventurous like that also and would have done the same thing wanting to know where it led to. Keep making videos like this because it is important not to forget the history of these places.

  • @jenniferjones-edwards9729
    @jenniferjones-edwards9729 Рік тому +2

    Be careful out there Jay! That boardwalk through the swamp looks like where that lady had a Florida Panther run past her! Quiet and peaceful but also looks like where they dump the bodies!

  • @carlameyer4203
    @carlameyer4203 Рік тому +2

    This was an awesome video! thank you for doing what you do!!! I love the old Florida series so much.

  • @duggl
    @duggl Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the memories Jay. Haven't been down that way in 25 years or so. Like someone mentioned I always remember calling it Home-Lin. Great bass fishing in that area. Even remember a lake being called "Million Dollar Lake" (or something like that) because one of the phosphate mines got too close to the peace river and the river filled up the hole. They fined the mine a million dollars which is how it got its name.

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey Рік тому +1

    Hello from Gatlinburg TN guys!! Great job as always 🏞️🌄🐻

  • @CanesTech
    @CanesTech Рік тому +2

    Holly came from Miami, F-L-A
    Hitchhiked her way across the U.S.A.
    Plucked her eyebrows on the way
    Shaved her legs and then he was a she
    -Lou Reed
    "Walk on the Wild Side"

  • @breetyson4754
    @breetyson4754 Рік тому +2

    We live next door to Martin’s Grocery in Homeland, and I think we met you when you were recording! Should have told me, I would have let you into the building lol

  • @magiccheeseball
    @magiccheeseball Рік тому +2

    I like how you randomly found these interesting things and even made a new kitty friend! I never would have thought that huge walkway would be out there too bad the hurricane messed it up some. That was a pretty Church!

  • @keithspooner23
    @keithspooner23 Рік тому +2

    All your material is good.

  • @lesliegriffith9830
    @lesliegriffith9830 Рік тому +1

    I love all your videos. I started watching yours when you and Adam the Woo went to Ray's games. And have been watching them ever since. In fact, you guys have made me a Ray's fan. I'm from Colorado and not a Rockies fan. So can't wait to see Ray's play Rockies here in Denver. Thanks again for your videos!

  • @robertt.50
    @robertt.50 Рік тому +8

    Jay, the back roads/ old Florida are a nice change of pace from theme parks/ haunts. They really show your versatility.

  • @johnmonroe5108
    @johnmonroe5108 10 місяців тому +2

    I grew up in this town. Loved across the street from the big building by the post office. That use to be a meat market. Thanks for sharing.

    • @TampaJay
      @TampaJay  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @opeyonecanopy
    @opeyonecanopy 11 місяців тому +1

    Not from Florida but lived here since 1990 from TN, I love the small towns and the history of Florida, so much to see, thank you!

  • @Rose258V
    @Rose258V Рік тому +1

    Aw so sad that they are not conserving that boardwalk. It’s so beautiful! 😊

  • @k2000b
    @k2000b Рік тому +1

    lol now You've recorded this wonder if the big builders like the ones in the Villages FL in a few years run down there and over run that area like they've done to what was once rural Wildwood / Colemen / Sumter County FL and portion of south Marion and Nw Lake County's FL.. the Villagers over run. Over whelm and over load and over crowded this area of FL, twenty five years ago I never thought I'd see Traffic jams and tie ups like you'd see in places like south Florida or Orlando or Tampa FL