We might also claim the FIRST BRT SYSTEM in history at San Jose, dedicated buses, what would be called "Quality Bus" left from a station downtown and ran non-stop to San Jose Center. If I run across my clipping from a 1920's newspaper article, I'll post it.
That creek between San jose and San Marco, was the site of ORIENTAL GARDENS, one of Florida's first theme attractions, and remains of the old gardens and ponds, trails etc. are still visible near the West end of "Oriental Gardens Road". History buff's should drive slowly and take a look before every last detail is gone.
Please remember this is private property today so "Take nothing but photos - Leave nothing but footprints."
OCKLAWAHA