Tierra Verde is an island community and census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, situated near the entrance to Tampa Bay. The 2020 census recorded a population of 3,836. The community occupies an island that was historically a cluster of 15 separate, foliage-covered islets — ranging from a few acres to the nearly 300-acre Cabbage Key — which were consolidated and developed over time. Today Tierra Verde is connected to St. Pete Beach to the west and St. Petersburg to the east by the Pinellas Bayway bridges. The community is defined by its waterfront setting and boating culture. Canal-front homes, marinas, and docks are woven through the island, and the planned Isla del Sol community forms one of its best-known sections. Residents describe an urban-suburban mix, with most owning their homes, and the island's position between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay places water-based recreation at the center of daily life. Boating, fishing, and the marina lifestyle define the island's character as much as its residential streets. Tierra Verde's most significant natural and recreational asset is Fort De Soto Park, which lies at the island's southern end. At more than 1,100 acres across five keys, it is the largest park in the Pinellas County system, offering beaches, trails, camping, and historic sites that draw visitors from across the region. Public education is provided by Pinellas County Schools, with campuses a short drive across the Bayway. For those seeking waterfront, boating-oriented living in the Tampa Bay area, Tierra Verde offers a rare island setting with direct access to both the Gulf beaches and St. Petersburg's urban amenities. Its appeal lies in the combination of island privacy, water access, and proximity to one of Florida's most dynamic metropolitan areas.