The Sulphur Springs Pool was formerly a mainstay for recreation in the Florida heat for residents of the community. But in May 2024, the city of Tampa announced that the pool would be closed indefinitely for repair. Now both the pool and the nearby spring are off limits to the community – one that was previously known for the healing qualities of its mineral-rich waters.
Amanda Hagood
Posted inDispatches from a Sinking State
Notes from the Algae Apocalypse
After 11 years of living in the state, Amanda Hagood finds herself thinking more about the consequences her own presence, and the millions of others living here, have on Florida’s ecosystems. Her fascination has morphed into gratitude and a desire to do right by Florida’s future.
