Gibsonton

Gibsonton is best known in Florida for its long connection to the travelling carnival and sideshow world. On the north bank of the Alafia River, close to its meeting with Tampa Bay, this unincorporated community lies south of Tampa in a low, tidal coastal setting. During the 20th century, Gibsonton became a winter base for carnival and circus families; the International Independent Showmen’s Association, a trade organization for the travelling amusement industry, is based here. That history gives the community a distinct identity within suburban Hillsborough County, while the river links it directly to the bay. See how Gibsonton fits into the Tampa Bay area by browsing webcams around the Alafia River and nearby communities.

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