Resting on the Little Manatee River, Ruskin is the southernmost community of SouthShore minutes South of Apollo Beach.  Many residents enjoy Ruskin because it is set apart by it's slower pace and rural surroundings.  The town was established in 1906.  Today, Ruskin has maintained it's small town community lifestyle. 

Homes line the peaceful Little Manatee River and the inlets that pour into Ruskin offering a soothing place where residents can enjoy fishing, boating and kayaking from their own back yards.  Additional amenities include golfing, a drive-in theater, Little Harbor an exclusive waterfront resort, pristine water park on Tampa Bay and many community events such as South Hillsborough County's largest community event, the Ruskin Seafood Festival and the Tomato & Heritage Festival that makes you reminisce of days gone by.

Sun City Center, located just East of Ruskin and Apollo Beach is America's premier retirement community, where you will love the sunshine and year round activities offered, is located in West Central Florida just a few miles from Tampa Bay. Explore our community and you will arrive at one conclusion: What a great place to live!

Meet great people and enjoy the many recreational activities available to residents. Golf, tennis, pickleball, softball, lawnbowling, swimming, fitness exercises, dozens of crafts, cards, dancing and a chance to read and study at the library are yours to enjoy.

Single-family homes in Brandon have a broad price range, but a typical home is priced between $160,000 and $600,000. Many of these properties have scenic views of nearby lakes and rivers, providing ideal conditions in which to watch the sun setting in the evening. Brandon and its' surrounding areas have several subdivisions such as River Hills Country Club, Woodberry, Brentwood Hills, and Lakeview. The subdivisions in Brandon are perfect for raising a family in a rapidly growing community. Brandon also has condominiums and townhouses available typically priced from around $125,000. Just like the single-family homes, many of the condominiums and townhouses provide water frontage and/or amazing views of Florida´s lakes and rivers, but at more reasonable prices.

Brandon homes are easily accessible to all parts of Tampa by the Crosstown Expressway, State Road 60, Interstate 4, Interstate 75 and a number of county roads. Driving time to downtown Tampa is approximately 15-20 minutes. MacDill Air Force Base is located in South Tampa is a 25-30 minute drive on the Crosstown Expressway. Tampa International Airport is within a 30-minute drive of Brandon.

Location: Valrico is approximately 13 miles east of Tampa. Brandon boarders the city, and is easily accessible to all parts of Tampa and Pinellas County.

Nearby Access Routes: I75 & I4

Whether you come to Riverview to live, work, or play, we have the total quality of life package to offer.

Riverview is conveniently located along the I-75 corridor thirty minutes from Tampa, fifty minutes from the beautiful beaches of Bradenton, Florida, one hour from Walt Disney World, and two and a half hours from Kennedy Space Center and the east coast of Florida.

Riverview is blessed with a host of natural beauty, resources, and activities all within a short trip from the town. From bubbling natural springs of Lithia Springs State Park to the meandering Alafia River which empties into Tampa Bay and affords residents direct access to The Gulf of Mexico. Fishing, surfing, boating, kayaking, water skiing, and diving are just minutes away from Riverview. For the sports fan we have three professional sport franchises: The Tampa Bay Lightning, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. This area is also fortunate to have numerous golf couses to explore and play, but if you're looking for a little more of a cultural experience, we have professional theatre and shows at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and The Jaeb Theatre.

Because of our geographical location, Riverview is a great place to live, the housing market is strong, and with increased populations business opportunities abound. . . .

If you are considering a move or starting a new business in the Tampa Bay area, please consider Riverview, Florida. After all, not only will you garner the support of some of the most dedicated volunteers and chamber in the country, but your willingness to live or work in such a wonderful community is only hampered by your own imagination.

   
Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4.

Many people believe Plant City was named for the flora (especially vegetables and fruits, as well as tropical houseplants) grown at plant nurseries in its tropical Gulf Coast climate. However, it was named after prominent railroad developer, Henry B. Plant.

Plant City is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world, and hosts the annual Florida Strawberry Festival in the late winter (usually in February or early March), which is attended by people from all over the United States as well as many people from around the world.

                                                  History

Plant City's original name was Ichepucksassa (also known as Idasukshed) after the Indian, village that once occupied the territory. Its name caused so much confusion that the city was renamed Cork, after the postmaster's Irish hometown. It was finally given the name Plant City in commemoration of Henry B. Plant, and his railroad, which significantly boosted the commerce in this primarily agricultural community by incorporating it with the South Florida Railroad.

Originally, Plant City was a large cotton center, but after changing its primary crop to strawberries it gained recognition as the winter strawberry capital of the world.