Wednesday, April 25th, was still cool, so we went sightseeing to the fort in the park.  It was constructed for protection during the Spanish-American war, although thankfully, the troops stationed there never had to engage in any action.  The pilings of the buildings that had been there (supply house, barracks, and other housing) were uncovered by park workers and a self-guided trail wends through them.   There is a museum in the reconstructed Quartermaster'store that depicts the history of  Tampa, St Pete, Edgemont Key, Mullet Key, and Ft DeSoto.  From the top of the fortress is a beautiful panorama of the beach and surrounding area.