ABOUT
Terra Ceia is an unincorporated census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida, United States that includes the 1,932 acres (7.82 km2) Terra Ceia Preserve. It is located on Terra Ceia Island on the Southern shore of Tampa Bay near the intersection of US 19 and I-275, at the southern end of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.The community is part of the Bradenton–Sarasota–Venice Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 125-acre (0.51 km2) Terra Ceia Preserve - Frog Creek is also located in the area and protected by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. It offers fishing and hiking.A post office called Terra Ceia has been in operation since 1891.Terra Ceia is a name derived from Spanish meaning "heavenly land".