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RUSKIN, FL | |
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Demographics/Transportation
More than 120,000 acres of opportunity helps make SouthShore the perfect
region for business growth and prosperity. Lots of beautiful water, a friendly
business climate and prime developable land for building into the future.
Positioned only 30 minutes from three major cities in a prime growth area,
connected to the nation and the world with excellent transportation systems, and
poised for dynamic growth, SouthShore is the hottest “up and coming” region
of Florida’s Tampa Bay.
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Hillsborough County | |
Population: |
113,800 (1999)
141,200 (2010) | |
Households: |
48,640 (1999)
56,000 (2010) | |
Employment: |
15,060 (1999)
29,570 (2010) |
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Florida Lifestyles
The communities of SouthShore have it all: affordable cost of living,
lifestyle variety, pleasant weather, and low population density. Residents enjoy
the convenience of proximity to large towns combined with the pleasure of
small-town Florida. The area’s residential communities are a unique blend of
architectural styles (from quaint cottages along the Little Manatee River to
modern high-rise senior living and pre-civil war Georgian). |
Parks
& Recreation
When it’s time for fun, SouthShore accommodates beautifully with an
abundance of outdoor activities. Fishing charters, an area yacht club, two
private marinas, two scenic rivers – the Alafia and the Little Manatee – and
deep-water canals leading out to open bay waters invite endless enjoyment for
boaters and anglers alike. Meandering inlets and sunlit waters, mangrove
islands, bird sanctuaries, canoe and kayak trails offer an ideal paradise for
the area’s thriving ecotourism. Miles of hiking trails, numerous swimming
beaches, thousands of acres of natural marine estuary and freshwater springs are
among SouthShore’s natural highlights. |
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Arts & Culture
The visual arts receive a good showing in the region. The SouthShore area is
home to several artists, galleries and shops, which work to capture the essence
of the area’s natural beauty and depict local wildlife in realistic detail. |
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Shopping & Dining
Many fine shops and retail stores can be found in the SouthShore area.
Antique, gift and specialty shops offer treasures for shoppers seeking unique
merchandise. Local merchants provide wares ranging from fine apparel to health
food and vitamin shops. Major groceries and national and regional department
stores are represented here too. Friendly staff is happy to serve consumer and
business needs.
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restaurants serve up everything from fast food to fine dining, with several “home-style”
restaurants in the best southern tradition. These local favorites prepare hearty
meals from recipes handed down through the generations. Many menus feature fresh
Florida seafood in tantalizing variety. Waterfront views enhance the dining
experience at several restaurants. Another local tradition may be found in
Mexican restaurants, which prepare authentic south-of-the-border specialties. |
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Life-Long Learning
SouthShore families are served by Hillsborough County Public schools. Schools in
the area include Apollo Beach Elementary, Ruskin Elementary, Cypress Creek
Elementary, Riverview Elementary, Summerfield Elementary, Gibsonton Elementary
and Boyette Springs Elementary. Boyette Springs is SouthShore’s only
year-round school. Area middle schools include Eisenhower, Progress Village and
Marion Rodgers. The two area high schools, Riverview High and East Bay High
serve SouthShore area students as well. |
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Business & Industry
When it comes to creating new jobs, the Tampa-St. Petersburg/Clearwater area
is one of the fastest growing labor markets in the country. The region ranks 10th
among the nation’s top 100 labor markets, according to a study by American
City Business Journals, the Charlotte, NC-based parent company of the Tampa Bay
Business Journal, and more than two dozen similar publications. In fact, out of
the 10 fastest growing labor markets in the study, only two others, Atlanta and
Phoenix-Mesa, have more jobs than Tampa-St. Petersburg/Clearwater market, which
includes Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Citrus, and Hernando Counties.
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| | Agriculture
is very much a party of the area’s heritage and present economy. Known for
decades for quality produce, especially tomatoes, farmers in and around Ruskin
continue to harvest a wide variety of vegetables and fruits. Upscale restaurants
in the Tampa Bay area even feature Ruskin produce by name on their menus.
Farming is not limited to the edible variety. |
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Health Care
A wide range of health care facilities are located in SouthShore. Over 150
physicians and surgeons, from general practice to medical specialties and
dentists, are in the community, with hospitals, health centers and long-term
care facilities nearby. |
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