{"id":397407,"date":"2026-09-12T00:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T00:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/397407\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T00:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T00:06:25","slug":"where-to-find-9-11-memorials-across-the-tampa-bay-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/397407\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find 9\/11 memorials across the Tampa Bay area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TAMPA, FL \u2014 Dozens of 9\/11 memorials can be found across the Tampa Bay area. Here is a look at some of them, honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and those who served in the armed forces.<\/p>\n<p>9\/11 Fallen Heroes Memorial \u2014 Ybor City<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171571_233_.jpeg\" alt=\"The 9\/11 Fallen Heroes Memorial is located in Ybor City. The memorial features a beam salvaged from World Trade Center Tower Two \u2014 the South Tower. A stainless-steel sculpture depicts first responders aiding a person.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Fallen Heroes Memorial is located in Ybor City. The memorial features a beam salvaged from World Trade Center Tower Two \u2014 the South Tower. A stainless-steel sculpture depicts first responders aiding a person.<\/p>\n<p>9\/11 Victims and Fallen Heroes Memorial \u2014 Venice<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171571_900_.jpeg\" alt=\"The 9\/11 Victims and Fallen Heroes Memorial is located in Patriots Park in Venice. It features a 2-ton steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center wreckage. The site also includes a piece of rubble from the attack on the Pentagon.&#10;&#10;\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Victims and Fallen Heroes Memorial is located in Patriots Park in Venice. It features a 2-ton steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center wreckage. The site also includes a piece of rubble from the attack on the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<p>Rise St. Pete Monument \u2014 St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171572_772_.jpeg\" alt=\"The Rise St. Pete Monument is located in the Warehouse District. The centerpiece is steel recovered from Ground Zero. It stands 9 feet tall and weighs 4,000 pounds. The copper phoenix wing spans 25 feet. The sculpture is backed by a semi-circular wall symbolizing a sunrise and rebirth.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Victims and Fallen Heroes Memorial is located in Patriots Park in Venice. It features a 2-ton steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center wreckage. The site also includes a piece of rubble from the attack on the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<p>Twin Towers Memorial \u2014 Redington Beach<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171572_711_.jpeg\" alt=\"The Twin Towers Memorial at Friendship Park in Redington Beach features two glass columns representing the World Trade Center towers. They sit on a Pentagon-shaped base. Chips of broken glass signify the broken hearts of the American people.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Twin Towers Memorial at Friendship Park in Redington Beach features two glass columns representing the World Trade Center towers. They sit on a Pentagon-shaped base. Chips of broken glass signify the broken hearts of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>9\/11 Memorial at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens \u2014 Palm Harbor<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171573_359_.jpeg\" alt=\"The 9\/11 Memorial at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor was built in 2012. It features a twisted piece of steel floating in the center of 30 tons of American granite. The base holds a bright eternal flame.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Memorial at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor was built in 2012. It features a twisted piece of steel floating in the center of 30 tons of American granite. The base holds a bright eternal flame.<\/p>\n<p>Safety Memorial \u2014 Tarpon Springs<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171573_560_.jpeg\" alt=\"The Safety Memorial in Tarpon Springs honors local law enforcement and firefighters. It includes a tribute to those who lost their lives on 9\/11, with a hollow sculpture reminiscent of the Twin Towers and a World Trade Center artifact displayed inside.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Memorial at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor was built in 2012. It features a twisted piece of steel floating in the center of 30 tons of American granite. The base holds a bright eternal flame.<br \/>9\/11 Memorial \u2014 Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171575_78_.png\" alt=\"The 9\/11 Memorial in Safety Harbor is located outside City Hall alongside a garden. The sculpture features steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers. Visitors are allowed to get up close to the monument.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"705\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Memorial in Safety Harbor is located outside City Hall alongside a garden. The sculpture features steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers. Visitors are allowed to get up close to the monument.<\/p>\n<p>9\/11 Memorial \u2014 Madeira Beach<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171575_616_.jpeg\" alt=\"The 9\/11 Memorial in Madeira Beach is located in Patriot Park. Panels with 3,000 holes represent the individual lives lost 25 years ago. The memorial features 3 steel beams with crash site coordinates written on each, a Pentagon-shaped layout, and an 800-pound piece of rubble from Ground Zero.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Memorial in Madeira Beach is located in Patriot Park. Panels with 3,000 holes represent the individual lives lost 25 years ago. The memorial features 3 steel beams with crash site coordinates written on each, a Pentagon-shaped layout, and an 800-pound piece of rubble from Ground Zero.<\/p>\n<p>9\/11 Memorial \u2014 Inverness<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171575_166_.jpeg\" alt=\"The 9\/11 Memorial in Inverness is located in the Depot Pavilion area at Liberty Park. Two dark columns stand in the center on a large pedestal, with American flags marking the outer circle.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Memorial in Inverness is located in the Depot Pavilion area at Liberty Park. Two dark columns stand in the center on a large pedestal, with American flags marking the outer circle.<\/p>\n<p>Global War on Terrorism Freedom Memorial \u2014 Lakeland<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171577_894_.png\" alt=\"The Global War on Terrorism Freedom Memorial is located at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park. Its design features a life-size replica of the Soldier's Cross. It sits alongside a sculpture of the World Trade Center Twin Towers.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"689\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Global War on Terrorism Freedom Memorial is located at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park. Its design features a life-size replica of the Soldier&#8217;s Cross. It sits alongside a sculpture of the World Trade Center Twin Towers.<\/p>\n<p>Highlands County 9\/11 Memorial \u2014 West Sebring<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171578_279_.jpeg\" alt=\"The Highlands County 9\/11 Memorial is located at the West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department. People can purchase memorial bricks that pave the way to its center, where a piece of salvaged debris from Ground Zero is on display.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Highlands County 9\/11 Memorial is located at the West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department. People can purchase memorial bricks that pave the way to its center, where a piece of salvaged debris from Ground Zero is on display.<\/p>\n<p>9\/11 Memorial \u2014 Brooksville<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171584_69_.jpeg\" alt=\"The 9\/11 Memorial in Brooksville is located at the Public Safety Complex. The centerpiece features a steel beam salvaged from Ground Zero, supported by two pairs of metal hands symbolizing a firefighter and a law enforcement officer.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Memorial in Brooksville is located at the Public Safety Complex. The centerpiece features a steel beam salvaged from Ground Zero, supported by 2 pairs of metal hands symbolizing a firefighter and a law enforcement officer.<\/p>\n<p>Staff Sergeant Michael Schaffer Memorial \u2014 Spring Hill<\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789171585_367_.jpeg\" alt=\"The Staff Sergeant Michael Schaffer Memorial is located in Spring Hill. The 9\/11 memorial contains iron from the World Trade Center, tile from the Pentagon, and soil from the Flight 93 crash site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Staff Sergeant Michael Schaffer Memorial is located in Spring Hill. The 9\/11 memorial contains iron from the World Trade Center, tile from the Pentagon, and soil from the Flight 93 crash site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TAMPA, FL \u2014 Dozens of 9\/11 memorials can be found across the Tampa Bay area. 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