The graduate medical education staff at HCA Florida Blake Hospital have combined over 50 years of healthcare experience to provide to residents. Blake's patient population is diverse. Some surrounding communities include Anna Maria Island and Lakewood Ranch. Blake is 40 minutes from St. Petersburg/Clearwater, 1 hour from downtown Tampa and 2.5 hours from Orlando. There is also affordable housing in the area as well as limitless activities such as hiking, biking, swimming and fishing.