Tom Adams Bridge
named after a scoundrel
PHOTO PROVIDED BY DIANA HARRIS
This 1964 photo shows the Tom Adams Bridge under construction. A portion of the old bridge is still visible.
Perhaps due to the upcoming renovation planned for the Tom Adams Bridge, there seems to be a lot of interest in Englewood’s large bridge, which connects the mainland with the barrier island of Manasota Key.
So here is a little history of the origins of the bridge.