About the Area

South Shore Area
The Chambers of Commerce of several southern Hillsborough County areas rightly have joined forces to promote and inform regarding the tremendous assets of the combined communities of this late blooming area that may well prove to be the County's greatest asset. It provides waterfront living, lovely sunsets, horse estates, and a bevy of new homes being designed to suit the particular homebuyer.

Mira Bay
Miles of saltwater canals ribbon through the neighborhoods of MiraBay, where boat docks back up to the homes and homes evoke memories of the Old Coastal Florida architectural themes. A hand-selected group of builders will recast history with modern renditions of home designs quietly hinting at a time gone by. The spacious, stylish homes nestle with historic harmony into the natural environment, many of which will border the winding canals or overlook the 135-acre freshwater lagoon.

Meandering waterways and sidewalks become pathways between neighbors, to the resident amenities such as The MiraBay Club and Outfitters Center, and the everyday conveniences such as groceries and banking that will be located in the Town Center just outside the gates of MiraBay.

Andalucia
Andalucia is a community of Custom Waterfront homes on Tampa Bay. Completely surrounded by the shoreline and majestic views, residents come home to a spectacular entrance, including a 24 hour attendant and private amenities such as clubhouse, fishing jetty, tennis courts, boat docks, and a marina.

Symphony Isles
Welcome to Paradise! Symphony Isles is a total waterfront, gated community with 24 hour uniformed Security. Symphony is a vibrant community with social activities for children, teenagers, adults, singles and couples. Amenities include clubhouse with pool, playground, and boat launch; and Symphony Beach Park with white sandy beach, barbecue, gazebo, horseshoe pit and volleyball court.

Apollo Beach
At the vortex of the West Coast of Florida's explosive growth lies Apollo Beach - a planned community ready for tremendous growth. You'll be challenged by the Trent Jones designed championship 18-hole golf course in Apollo Beach and three other courses within minutes. Apollo Beach boasts nearly 30 miles of waterfront property, including the last remaining stretches of sandy beaches on Tampa bay. Only 3.7 miles to the east lies I-75, which provides Apollo Beach with convenient access to the expanding Tampa Bay area.

Apollo Beach is a boater's dream; it provides access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico from your backyard and only 20 minutes from downtown Tampa.

It is centrally located between the 3 major metropolitan areas of Tampa, St.Petersburg and Bradenton/Sarasota. Apollo Beach is strategically located approximately 12 miles south of Tampa on I-75. Its proximity to Tampa provides access to an unparalleled world of business and recreational activities. Chase Econometrics has highlighted this metro market as one of the five fastest growing cities in the U.S.

Sun City Center
Sun City Center is a self-contained master planned community for the active retired. The community was developed to afford its residents everything needed for a healthful and happy retirement. The area is populated with multiple golf courses, small lakes, homes from approximately $50,000 to $500,000 and unlimited recreational and educational opportunities.

Kings Point is a gated community within Sun City affording villas from 900 to 2500 square feet. The secured and lushly landscaped area, for a monthly fee, provides every amenity including multiple Olympic size swimming pools and extensive club houses, landscaping maintenance for the villas, all water for the residents, and every utility with the exception of the resident's personal electric and telephone costs.

Sun City is centrally located and easily accessible to Tampa, Brandon, Bradenton, and Sarasota. . The most popular mode of transportation is the residents' golf cart. Sun City Center and Kings Point provides social opportunities for residents in over 200 different civic, art/crafts and social clubs, many provided at the Town Hall, Community Hall and the Kings Point's two large recreational complexes.

Riverview
Riverview is one of the fastest growing residential communities in the State of Florida according to several studies. Its geographic location sets it within minutes of Brandon and Tampa and their cultural, recreational and shopping opportunities. The I-75 expressway makes easy access to this growing community. Elementary, junior high and high schools are growing by leaps and bounds affording good educational opportunities for its young residents. Several well-respected builders have commenced developments in this well-rounded and serene location.

Brandon
Brandon Regional Hospital has been named a "Top 100 Hospital in America" five times and the "Top Intensive Care Unit" by the Solucient Leadership Institute and the "Best Run Hospital in Tampa Bay" for 2001 by the Florida Medical Business Journal.

 

 

Manatee County
Manatee County & South Shores areas border one another connected by interstate 75, state road 301 or state road 41. There are 6 unique communities in Manatee. Bradenton & Palmetto are the largest situated on the mainland facing one another across the Manatee River. When traveling to our areas there are 3 airports available to you. Sarasota/Bradenton International, Tampa International & St. Petersburg airport. The skyway bridge also links residents and visitors to these communities. These easy accesses have contributed to Manatee County's major growth in the last five years.

Whether you desire beachfront, riverfront lakefront; a villa in a country setting, a condominium on the beach, single family residence, land to build and grow with; a gated residential community, or country living with active shopping just a few miles away Manatee County is the place for you!

Typical Homes
A wide variety of contemporary and tropical home styles are available - both new construction and resale's. Most homes feature 4 or more bedrooms, 3,000+ square feet of living space, multiple car garages, formal dining rooms, modern kitchens, and spacious living areas.



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