Land O Lakes - A Quiet Respite for Busy Peope

Land O Lakes is a rapidly expanding town within Pasco County situated among over 100 lakes, hence the name "Land O' Lakes". The town offers a wide variety of homes from established communities built in the 1970s and 1980’s to newer gated communities, some of which are still being built out today.

Land O Lakes is located near the Pasco / Hillsborough county line making “New Tampa” area shopping, dining and other cservices and necessities an easy 8 mile trip. Interstate I-75 runs north to south through Land O Lakes making trips to downtown Tampa or Brandon convenient, And, the SunCoast Parkway running through the town makes access to St. Petersburg and Clearwater beaches equally convenient. Young fdamilies, professionals and retirees all find Land O Lakes an appealing place to live.

The community’s growth has been powered by two forces. Several nearby topwns have been absorbed into Land O' Lakes and, as the suburbs of Tampa spread northward into Pasco County, new neighborhoods, shopping centers, and schools have been built continuously. As of the 2010 census, Land O Lakes had about 31,000 residents spread over almost 20 separate communities with more communities being developed all the time.

Two of the more established communities in Land O Lakes are Lake Padgett and Lake Padgett Estates, planned development communities developed from the 1970’s through 2008.

Lake Padgett has three scenic lakes for water skiing and fishing plus another smaller lake where water skiing is prohibited. The community also offers a recreation center offering baseball, tennis, swimming and basketball facilities, Many of the homes in Lake Padgett are situated on lots of 1-acre or more; many with their own boat docks

The Lake Padgett Estates subdivision of 105 homes even includes a 30-stall horse stable and riding club manned by volunteers and a residents-only private park with cabanas.

Homes in Lake Padgett and Lake Padgett Estates vary widely from homes available for less than $100,000 to much more expensive homes situated directly on the larger lakes.

Among the newer Land O Lakes communities, currently under development are The Preserve at Lake Thomas, Lake Thomas Pointe and Wilderness Lake Preserve. These secluded neighborhoods provide a peaceful, relaxing lifestyle amidst natural settings of woodlands and ponds. One feels “tucked away” in these communities far from the hustle and bustle of the cities of Tampa and St Petersburg. And yet, all that those cities have to offer is less than a 30-minute drive away.

The Preserve at Lake Thomas is a neighborhood set among pristine ponds and a 167 acre lake and offers residents a natural setting for a truly Old Florida lifestyle. There is direct dock access and a white sandy beach. Many of the homes are actually on a canal or pond and have direct access to the water. Others are on wooded lots. Homes range from 2,000 to over 5,000 square feet and from under $200,000 to over $500,000.

Lake Thomas Pointe, on the southern shore of Lake Thomas, offers estate-sized homes in an exclusive neighborhood setting with abundant amenities and facilities. New estate-sized homes in Lake Thomas Pointe range from the $400's to over $700,000.

New homes in Wilderness Lake Preserve sit within a 600-acre master-planned community surrounding a crystal-clear, spring-fed lake amidst gorgeous landscaping and natural wetlands. The “Wilderness Lodge”, activities center, nature center, bath house & spa, swimming pool, boardwalk & fishing pier, tennis & basketball courts, children's playground, verandahs & fire pits, and walking & biking trails all add up to a distinctly unique and relaxing lifestyle. Homes in this community range in size from 2,500 to over 4,000 square feet and are priced from the high $200’s to about $600,000.

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