HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Nestled against Tampa Bay, just across the water from St. Petersburg, Apollo Beach is a wonderful place to live. Newly constructed homes along the waterfront most notably around the Apollo Beach Golf Club and high-rise condominiums blend with the established neighborhoods in this metropolitan area, making it a thriving hub in southern Hillsborough County.

More than 103,000 people live in the beautiful, friendly town of Brandon, and it’s easy to see why. Located just 10 miles from Tampa on the Selmon Expressway, this bustling town borders I-75, Riverview, Valrico and Seffner. This this bedroom community has a comfortable year-round temperature, which makes it a wonderful place to live.

Carrollwood homes are a thriving affluent planned community that is located just seven miles north of Tampa Florida. The nearby communities offer numerous activities to meet anyone’s needs. There are ample golf courses, beaches and numerous fishing places (both salt- and freshwater) here, as well. Additionally, there are museums to offer a fun, educational experience for children of all ages.

A picturesque community with just about 25,000 residents, Citrus Park covers about 11 square miles in sunny Hillsborough County. Conveniently located just off I-589, which connects with I-275 on the outskirts of Tampa, this beautiful area is packed with amenities that residents love.

Conveniently located along Highway 41 and covering about 27 square miles, Lutz is a cozy community where there truly is something for everyone. Just south of Land O’Lakes between Odessa and Wesley Chapel, this picturesque and friendly town has about 20,000 residents. Many people choose Lutz because of its semi-rural character and its easy access to Tampa, which is about 20 minutes away.

Known as the Winter Strawberry Capital and tucked between Brandon and Lakeland, beautiful Plant City is a spectacular place to live. More than 34,000 Floridians already know that it’s a great community with a fantastic climate and an extremely convenient location. It’s a quaint, friendly town with a charming historical district, and it’s the kind of place where everyone fits in.

Picturesque Riverview, on both banks of the Alafia River and only moments from Tampa, is an idyllic community where the people are friendly and the landscape is beautifully cultivated. There are always things to do in Riverview, which makes it one of Hillsborough County’s most popular areas—it’s home to nearly 72,000 people.

South Tampa is a diverse area that combines rich culture, historic ties and modern amenities. I-275 runs right through the area, as do several major roadways, which means it’s an easy commute to wherever you need to go. South Tampa stretches from MacDill Air Force Base between Hillsborough Bay and Old Tampa Bay to an area near the junction of I-75 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

Covering 5.7 square miles over beautiful, rolling hills and located just 15 miles outside of Tampa, Valrico is a pretty community where the people are friendly and world class amenities are around every corner. The spectacular temperatures, proximity to the Gulf and wide range of available homes combine to make Valrico a great place to live.

The beautiful, master-planned community of Westchase is 12 miles northwest of Tampa, and the Old Tampa Bay waterfront is less than two miles away. This community earned a spot on Travel and Leisure magazine’s “Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit” list because it’s truly a remarkable place. With 29 neighborhoods that are all easily accessible and conveniently located, Westchase is a great community that its residents love.