WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE IN LAND O LAKES FL

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GUIDE SUMMARY:

  • LAND O LAKES FLORIDA

  • THINGS TO DO IN LAND O LAKES FL

  • LAND O LAKES FLORIDA NEIGHBORHOODS

  • WEATHER IN LAND O LAKES FLORIDA

  • SCHOOLS IN LAND O LAKES FLORIDA

LAND O LAKES FLORIDA

If you want to escape the traffic and noise of the city, living in Land O Lakes Florida might be perfect for you. If you like large master planned communities with all of the bells and whistles like resort style pools and clubhouses, make sure to explore Bexley and Connerton. If a quieter setting is your cup of tea, there are plenty of rural options to choose from with acreage and no HOA. Land o Lake's residents also have easy access to some of the best shopping, restaurants, and entertainment nearby. The popular, fast-growing suburb is only 25-30 minutes away from the airport and under an hour to the top Tampa Bay beaches. To find out more check out the video above.

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THINGS TO DO IN LAND O LAKES FL

There is a wide range of things to do in Land O Lakes. Just 15 minutes away, you can shop your heart out at the Tampa Premium Outlets and the Wiregrass Mall located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Along highway 54 you will find a wide range of restaurants to satisfy any foodie. A local must try is Hungry Harry’s BBQ. 

 
The weather is amazing, so get outdoors and enjoy biking and hiking trails or spend the day at Heritage Park. The Land O Lakes Recreation Complex is a family favorite with everything from an indoor gymnasium to baseball and softball fields, soccer and football fields, fishing dock, tennis courts, swimming pool, and more. 

 
Try something new and enjoy the wild west style of shooting clay targets at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays! You can rent a gun or bring your own. They have classes for first timers, advanced courses to test your skills and a youth program if you kids would like to get involved.  If you prefer archery, bring your crossbow and test your skills with two different courses. 

LAND O LAKES FLORIDA NEIGHBORHOODS

Pasco County Has been growing rapidly over the past 10 years and you will find a nice blend of neighborhoods in Land O Lakes, Florida which include townhomes, villas and single-family homes.  Once popular amongst homeowners searching for a quiet lake home, Land O Lakes has recently caught the attention of those wanting new construction homes with its master-planned communities like Bexley and Connerton.  

 
Bexley is a highly desirable neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes, luxury homes, and their own 55+ active adult community, Del Webb. With endless amenities there is no question why Bexley is so popular. You have everything you can expect from an award winning community including hiking and biking trails, a clubhouse, an event coordinator, fitness center, a lap pool and a splash pad for the kids, 7 parks, a dog park, and the highly rated Bexley Elementary located in the neighborhood.  

Connerton is an expansive neighborhood that can be broken down into 4 communities called villages, each having their own unique amenities. At full buildout, the plan is to have schools, grocery stores, retail shops, and its own Advent Hospital facility with long-term care to help at every stage of living. Connerton is a well-rounded community that encourages its residents to get involved by offering planned social events, fitness and sports, and family gatherings. The 10,000 sq ft clubhouse serves as the social hub and is complete with a resort-style pool, Kidz zone, fitness center, and community cafe. 

Switch gears to Plantation Palms, a gated golf course community located on the eastern side of Land O Lakes just minutes away from restaurants, shopping and much more. This well-established neighborhood offers maintenance free stand-alone villas and single-family homes that range from 3-5 bedrooms. Other features of this neighborhood include: Plantation Palms golf course and miniature golf for the kids, Mulligan's Irish eatery, no cdd fees and mature trees and landscaping. 

Stretch your arms in Lake Padgett Estates which consists of over 1100 properties intertwined with mature landscaping and lakefront living.  Being built in the 1970’s, there is a nice variety of home elevations and you will often find a little extra yard space compared to newer developments, with some homes having up to over a half-acre of land.  With a more relaxed HOA feel, boating and fishing are among residents' favorite hobbies along with visiting the equestrian center, playing at the parks and enjoying the many sport courts.

LAND O LAKES HOMES FOR SALE

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While searching through homes for sale in Land O Lakes Florida, you will notice there is a wide variety of homes ranging from townhomes to luxury homes. The Median home sales price in Land O Lakes, Florida was just over $425k in 2022.  With the ever-changing market it is good to know where home prices are headed and with low inventory you have to be first in line.  Contact our team and we can tailor a home search specific to you or you can use our home search tool to search through the current homes for sale in Land O Lakes Florida. 

WEATHER IN LAND O LAKES FLORIDA

The weather in Land O Lakes, Florida is pretty consistent with the Tampa Bay Area.  The summer months of June through September are hot, humid and rainy, however the rest of the year you will find the weather to be mostly mild.  Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 49°F to 90°F and is rarely below 35°F or above 93°F.

SCHOOLS IN LAND O LAKES FLORIDA

Elementary Schools in Land O Lakes

  • Sanders Memorial Elementary School | Public, K-5 | 810 students

  • Countryside Montessori Academy | Charter, 1-8 | 344 students 

  • Oakstead Elementary School | Public, PK-5 | 825 students

  • Imagine School at Land O Lakes | Charter, K-8 | 803 students

  • Bexley Elementary School | Public, PK-5 | 810 students

  • Lake Myrtle Elementary School | Public, PK-5 | 597 students

  • Pine View Elementary School | Public, PK-5 | 575 students

  • Connerton Elementary School | Public, PK-5 | 921 students

Middle Schools in Land O Lakes

  • Imagine School at Land O Lakes | Charter, K-8 | 803 students

  • Charles S. Rushe Middle School | Public, 6-8 | 1,223 students

  • Pine View Middle School | Public, 6-8 | 1,050 students


High Schools in Land O Lakes

  • Sunlake High School | Public, 9-12 | 2,010 students

  • Land O' Lakes High School | Public, 9-12 | 1,840 students

Designations: PK= Pre School. Schools are based on PUBLIC DISTRICT and CHARTER ONLY. All information above directly from GreatSchools.org.

Are The Schools Good in Land O Lakes, FL?

First, let us all thank our teachers for everything they do in every school! "Good" schools is an opinion and due diligence is required. Click the button if you would like to learn more about schools in Land O Lakes, FL.

If you are unfamiliar with the area, let our team help you search for homes in Land o Lakes, Florida. We are licensed realtors specializing in the Tampa Bay area with a focus on helping you find the best neighborhood and things to do to match your lifestyle. We look forward to hearing from you.