Legend has it that Corr's wife Dorothy suggested a new name she thought would best describe the greatest benefit of the area: sunshine. So, in 1958 Apollo Beach was named after the Greek and Roman god of the sun.
Is Apollo Beach considered Tampa?
Apollo Beach is a suburb of Tampa with a population of 24,790. Apollo Beach is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Apollo Beach offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes.