They were almost universal in 19th century home design, providing a sheeted outdoor living room where families could catch a breeze and even take meals al fresco.
But there’s more to Clearwater than just its brilliant clear water, the city itself offers plenty of ways to cool your heels when you need a break from the hot sands.
In our most recent heat wave, Corrao noticed raccoons and humans enjoying the shade of a wooded gazebo that's in one of the cooler areas of Central Park.