For me, this is an ideal place to write because I am surrounded by books. It is quiet even when many students are around. And the scenery to the east is spectacular. When I feel burned out or otherwise distracted, I come here for respite and inspiration. I have a view of Bayboro Harbor and Tampa Bay beyond the Coast Guard facility.
Sailboats come and go in the water below, and ships plow the far horizon.
Mullet and other fish leap into the air. On a clear day, I can see the outline of Ruskin and its environs. To the south, the grassy promenade between the library and the Dali Museum serves as a playground for children and tourists. A group of African-American boys used to swim in the harbor before the seawall was erected. It is a serene place.