Master-planned communities blend convenience, lifestyle and value for you — from lagoon-front resort living to family-friendly neighborhoods with parks, pools and top builders. Below is a buyer-focused guide to 12 of the most popular new or newly expanded master-planned communities across Tampa Bay — each entry lists the quick facts you care about as a homebuyer.

ANGELINE — Land O’ Lakes

Price range: Mostly mid-to-upper $300Ks → $500Ks+
Amenities: Large green-space network, planned community farm, future regional park, trails, a planned lagoon and town-center elements (developer marketing highlights expansive parks & trails).
Best highlight: A massive, long-term master plan (a true “city-in-the-making”) with huge green space, trails and a planned lagoon/town-center.
Types of homes: Single-family, attached villas; multiple collections (family neighborhoods plus amenity villages).
Total community area (acres): 6,200 acres master plan
Planned number of homes: Thousands of units across villages
Homes built / homes sold: Active sales by multiple builders; hundreds of homes released across initial phases.
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~30–40 minutes depending on route and traffic (Land O’ Lakes → I-75 / Veterans / SR-54 corridors).
HOA / CDD: Typical village HOA structure and multiple sub-HOAs expected
Nearest highways / big roads: Close to SR-54, SR-56 and I-75 access via local arterials for Tampa commuters.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: New-town retail and nearby shopping centers around Land O’ Lakes/US-41 and SR-54 corridors; retail projects in the town-center area; existing supermarkets in Land O’ Lakes and nearby Wesley Chapel.

TWO RIVERS — Zephyrhills / East Pasco

Price range: Mid $300Ks → $1M+ (multiple villages: entry-level single-family to luxury club product).
Amenities: Planned private social club / large clubhouse complex, pools, tennis/pickleball, trails, parks, on-site schools and a planned golf & country-club experience in higher-end phases.
Best highlight: A true large-scale, multi-village MPUD offering a private-club lifestyle (social club + planned golf) while still providing entry-level villages for move-up buyers.
Types of homes: Single-family, townhomes, villas and luxury club/flat-lot homes; different builders in separate villages.
Total community area (acres): Very large multi-village MPUD (multi-thousand-acre project across villages).
Planned number of homes: several thousand homes across phases
Homes built / homes sold: Multiple sales phases are open with national builders; individual village pages show active releases
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~35–45 minutes (Zephyrhills area → downtown Tampa via SR-54 / I-4 connections depending on route).
HOA / CDD: Multi-layered (village HOAs plus master HOA and CDDs in many villages)
Nearest highways / big roads: Close to SR-54, Morris Bridge Rd and US-301 with future access improvements as phases open.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Retail planned within the community; existing shopping in Zephyrhills and nearby Wesley Chapel (Publix/Target/major grocers within short drives).

Mirada — San Antonio (Pasco County / New Tampa corridor)

Price range: Low $300Ks → $800Ks+
Amenities: 15-acre “MetroLagoon” (large man-made lagoon & beach features), resort pools, fitness, trails, parks and planned retail nodes — lagoon is Mirada’s headline amenity.
Best highlight: One of the region’s signature lagoon communities — the 15-acre MetroLagoon gives Mirada a resort/destination vibe.
Types of homes: Townhomes, single-family detached; multiple national builders onsite.
Total community area (acres): Large multi-village master plan
Planned number of homes: Multiple villages/phases with thousands of units across the full master plan footprint.
Homes built / homes sold: Several phases open with move-in ready inventory; builders list completed neighborhoods and quick-move homes
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~30–40 minutes (via I-75 / I-275 connectors toward Tampa).
HOA / CDD: Master HOA plus village/sub-HOAs; builder pages list HOA details for specific neighborhoods and possible lagoon/amenity fees where applicable.
Nearest highways / big roads: Access to I-75 and regional roads serving New Tampa / Wesley Chapel commuters.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Nearby shopping in San Antonio / New Tampa corridors — regional grocers and retail a short drive away.

Southshore Bay — Wimauma

Price range: high $200Ks → $400Ks+
Amenities: Community beach/lagoon (advertised ~5-acre crystal lagoon), swim-up bars, kayaking, pool, trails and planned clubhouse; marketing highlights high-speed internet service (ULTRAFi) as a selling point.
Best highlight: A family-focused, gated lagoon community with resort features and strong digital/tech amenities (ULTRAFi broadband partnership).
Types of homes: Single-family homes, multiple collections including active-adult product in some phases.
Total community area (acres): Master plan with multiple phases; parcel/land offerings and developer sites list village acreage pieces
Planned number of homes: Hundreds to low-thousands across Southshore-branded phases; multiple villages.
Homes built / homes sold: Active sales and land offering pages; building underway with move-ins in early phases
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~30–40 minutes to downtown Tampa (Wimauma → Tampa via US-41 / I-75).
HOA / CDD: HOA and gated community covenants; specific monthly/quarterly fees depend on village and product — check current HOA docs for the lot.
Nearest highways / big roads: Close to US-301 and minutes to I-75 (good regional access to Tampa & Sarasota).
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Wimauma/US-301 retail corridors (Publix, Walmart and regional shopping within short drive).

BERRY BAY — Wimauma (D.R. Horton / M/I Homes-type villages)

Price range: ~$315K → $445K
Amenities: Community green spaces, trails, playgrounds and access to nearby Wimauma lagoon communities’ recreational offerings.
Best highlight: Value-oriented new-home village by national builders in a growing south-Hillsborough cluster of lagoon communities.
Types of homes: Single-family plans (3–5+ beds) by national builders D.R. Horton and M/I Homes
Total community area (acres): Village-scale within the larger Wimauma master-plan area
Planned number of homes: Several hundred homesites across phases (builder pages show multiple floorplans and lots).
Homes built / homes sold: Active sales with move-ins; available quick-move homes and active inventory counts
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~30–40 minutes depending on route (close to US-301 / I-75).
HOA / CDD: Typical HOA for new subdivisions
Nearest highways / big roads: US-301 and easy access to I-75 for regional travel.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Retail along US-301 corridor; major grocers and big-box stores within short drives.

BALM GROVE — Wimauma (Lennar)

Price range: Builder listings show roughly mid-$300Ks → mid-$400Ks
Amenities: Clubhouse with pool, pickleball courts, dog park, playgrounds and generous green spaces — marketed as family-friendly resort-style amenities.
Best highlight: Lennar’s established collections and predictable product mix with lower HOA examples — good for buyers who prefer national-builder warranties and move-in options.
Types of homes: Single-family homes (The Estates, The Manors collections — 1–2 story plans, 3–6 beds).
Total community area (acres): Part of the broader Wimauma master plan; Lennar shows multiple neighborhoods (acreage per collection listed in builder materials).
Planned number of homes / built / sold: Active phases selling now; builder pages list available floorplans and inventory — exact totals vary by release.
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~30–45 minutes depending on traffic (Wimauma toward Brandon/Tampa corridors).
HOA / CDD: Example: some collections show approx. $16.18/month HOA in the Estates collection (builder pages list sample HOA figures; confirm by plan).
Nearest highways / big roads: Near US-301 and I-75 access; convenient to retail and hospitals in the Brandon / Riverview area.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Close to Wimauma/US-301 retail corridors (Publix, Walmart, and shopping centers within short drives).

NORTH RIVER RANCH — Parrish (North Manatee)

Price range: entry/move-up homes often start in the mid-$300Ks → luxury and estate lots are priced higher per builder sites.
Amenities: Trails, parks, community recreation centers and planned town-center retail; family-oriented amenity packages.
Best highlight: A large, family-focused Parrish master plan positioned for commuters who want new construction and growing local schools/retail.
Types of homes: Single-family detached (multiple neighborhoods), townhomes in some villages; builder mix includes nationally known builders.
Total community area (acres): Marketed as ~2,600 acres master-planned community.
Planned number of homes: Several thousand homes across phases (developer and builder pages reference a multi-phase project).
Homes built / homes sold: Active neighborhoods with move-ins and quick-move inventory; new releases continue (builder pages list current availability).
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~35–50 minutes (Parrish → downtown Tampa via I-75 and regional arterials; time varies with traffic).
HOA / CDD: HOA controlled villages with master HOAs; CDDs may apply depending on the phase—buyers should check phase-specific disclosures.
Nearest highways / big roads: Adjacent to I-75 and U.S.-301 corridors (easy access to Tampa, Sarasota and points south).
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Retail nodes and supermarkets are planned or nearby in Parrish/Palmetto corridors (Publix, Walmart, Home Depot in the general area).

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Bradenton / East of I-75

Price range: Very broad — everything from $300Ks to multi-million-dollar estates; Lakewood Ranch contains many villages and price bands.
Amenities: Multiple town centers, parks, top-rated schools, miles of trails, community lakes, multiple golf clubs, restaurants and a strong retail/medical infrastructure.
Best highlight: A long-established, full-service “town” with enormous scale, mature amenities and sustained resale demand; a market leader in the region.
Types of homes: Single-family, villas, townhomes, age-restricted villages and custom estates — extremely diverse product mix.
Total community area (acres): more than 33,000 acres. It’s one of the nation’s largest master-planned communities.
Planned number of homes: Tens of thousands across many decades of buildout. The community has been developing for decades with continuous new neighborhoods.
Homes built / homes sold: Lakewood Ranch is consistently one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the Tampa area, in Florida and nationally. Thousands of homes have been built and sold over 20+ years.
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~45–60+ minutes depending on location inside Lakewood Ranch and route (I-75 northbound toward Tampa).
HOA / CDD: Village-level HOAs and planned district assessments vary by village; some neighborhoods have club/landscape fees.
Nearest highways / big roads: Excellent access to I-75 and SR-64/University Pkwy/State Road 70 for regional travel.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Full retail corridors with Publix, Whole Foods, Target, Costco (regional retail nearby) and major medical centers.

SEAIRE — Parrish

Price range: Marketing & builder pre-sales show starting in the $300Ks → up depending on plan; Phase II listings show a similar mid-$300Ks base.
Amenities: 4-acre lagoon (swim/beach features), clubhouse, pools, trails and augmented-reality/technology features used in marketing to visualize the community — positioned as a high-amenity lagoon concept.
Best highlight: A modern lagoon community with tech-forward marketing (AR tools) and a planned 3,000+ home buildout centered on a 4-acre lagoon.
Types of homes: Single-family, villas and townhomes across mixed villages (multiple builders participating).
Total community area (acres): Master plan spans multiple acres for villages; the headline amenity is a ~4–4.5-acre man-made lagoon anchoring the community.
Planned number of homes: Developer reports over 3,000 homes planned in Seaire master plan (press/developer releases).
Homes built / homes sold: Phase I and Phase II releases with hundreds of homesites; Dream Finders and other builders list lots and inventory — exact built/sold totals change by phase and are listed on builder community pages.
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~30–45 minutes depending on location and traffic (Parrish is east of I-75; typical travel times vary).
HOA / CDD: Typical master HOA + village HOAs; full fee schedules published per builder/phase (buyers should request HOA/CDD disclosure for each lot).
Nearest highways / big roads: East of I-75 with quick access to I-75 and US-301 for Tampa/Sarasota commuting.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Parrish/Palmetto retail corridors nearby (Publix, Walmart and other grocers and big-box retailers within short drives).

WELLEN PARK — Venice

Price range: high-$300Ks for villas → $500Ks+ for many single-family homes; luxury villages can approach $800Ks+.
Amenities: Multiple clubhouses, resort pools, golf options, pickleball and tennis, restaurants and village retail — built to be a year-round resort community.
Best highlight: An expansive Gulf-coast master plan offering a wide variety of neighborhoods (from value to luxury) and resort-style on-site amenities.
Types of homes: Single-family, villas, townhomes and age-targeted villages (55+ communities and luxury gated neighborhoods).
Total community area (acres): Around 11,000 acres. Wellen Park is one of the larger Gulf-coast master plans.
Planned number of homes: Tens of thousands across multiple villages and phases.
Homes built / homes sold: Highly active buildout; many existing villages are built out while new villages open regularly.
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~60–75+ minutes (Venice → downtown Tampa — travel times vary; closer to Sarasota & Punta Gorda).
HOA / CDD: Village HOAs and master associations; some gated villages with club/amenity fees.
Nearest highways / big roads: Good access to I-75 (south of Tampa), Tamiami Trail and Legacy Trail connections for local travel.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Full retail & grocery nearby in Venice and North Port (Publix, Walmart, Home Depot, regionally available).

VENETIAN GOLF & RIVER CLUB — North Venice / Nokomis area

Price range: Mid-$400Ks → $1M+ for estate/riverfront homes.
Amenities: Championship 18-hole golf course, clubhouse with dining, nature preserve and canoe launch, tennis, social events and private club services.
Best highlight: A private, golf-and-river country-club experience with a large nature preserve and strong on-site club amenities.
Types of homes: Estate homes, single-family residences and golf-club oriented houses; many custom lots and waterfront properties.
Total community area (acres): Around 1,000 acres with about 663 acres landscaped for the golf course and a 70-acre nature preserve along the Myakka River.
Planned number of homes: Community buildout is largely established; historically planned as a limited, upscale club community with several hundred homes.
Homes built / homes sold: Mature community with resale market activity rather than large new-home phases.
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~45–60+ minutes to downtown Tampa (North Venice → Tampa via I-75 / SR-70 routes).
HOA / CDD: Private club with membership options; HOA and club dues apply for common-area and club privileges.
Nearest highways / big roads: Access to US-41, I-75 and local Venice roadways for shopping and regional travel.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Venice and Nokomis retail corridors (Publix, grocery options and big-box stores within short drives).

UNIVERSITY PARK — University Park / Sarasota area

Price range: Mid-$200Ks for some villas → multi-million dollar custom estates in prime lots and lakefront positions.
Amenities: 27 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, croquet, miles of walking/biking roads, on-site dining and a strong social calendar.
Best highlight: A mature, award-winning country-club community with long-standing golfing, tennis and social amenities for residents.
Types of homes: Single-family, villas, custom estates and country-club residences (golf course community).
Total community area (acres): Mature, established gated country-club community covering many hundreds of acres in the Sarasota/Bradenton corridor (community maps and developer notes list the full neighborhood footprint).
Planned number of homes / built / sold: Established community with most homes completed over past decades; active resale market with limited new construction.
Commute to downtown Tampa: ~50–70+ minutes depending on exact location (University Park is closer to Sarasota/Bradenton than Tampa).
HOA / CDD: Resident-owned country-club model — HOA/club dues apply; check current club membership & fee schedules.
Nearest highways / big roads: Near University Parkway and SR-70 with quick access to I-75 for regional travel.
Nearest big supermarkets / stores: Sarasota/Bradenton retail corridors (Target, Publix, Whole Foods, and regional shopping centers nearby).

55+ Villages Inside Some of These Master-Planned Communities Tampa

1. Angeline (Land O’ Lakes) – 55+ Community: Medley at Angeline

55+ Name: Medley at Angeline (Lennar)
Types of Homes: Single-family homes and paired villas designed for low-maintenance living.
Amenity Access:

Exclusive amenities for Medley residents such as a private clubhouse, fitness center, social rooms, pool, and pickleball.
Shared access to Angeline’s broader future amenities (the massive MetroLagoon, STEM charter school, miles of trails, community farm and green spaces).
Notes: One of the newest and most innovative 55+ master-planned sections in Pasco County.

2. Mirada (San Antonio) – 55+ Community: Medley at Mirada

55+ Name: Medley at Mirada (Lennar)
Types of Homes: Villas and single-story single-family homes with 2–3 bedrooms.
Amenity Access:

Private Medley 55+ clubhouse with fitness facilities, social rooms, pool, pickleball, and its own recreation schedule.
Full access to Mirada’s signature feature: the 15-acre MetroLagoon, trails, events, and parks.
Notes: Mirada is one of Florida’s largest lagoon communities, and Medley residents enjoy both private 55+ perks and community-wide attractions.

3. Southshore Bay (Wimauma) – 55+ Community: Medley at Southshore Bay

55+ Name: Medley at Southshore Bay (Lennar)
Types of Homes: Villas and single-family homes designed for 55+ lifestyles.
Amenity Access:

Private Medley clubhouse with pool, fitness center, pickleball, and indoor/outdoor social spaces.
Shared access to the community-wide Crystal Lagoon, walking/biking trails, dog parks, and general amenities.
Notes: Another lagoon community with a popular gated 55+ section.

4. Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton) – Multiple 55+ Options Nearby / Within Subdivisions

While not one single 55+ village, Lakewood Ranch has several neighborhoods marketed toward 55+ buyers, including:

Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch – an explicitly 55+ gated community with private clubhouse and lifestyle director.
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch – an active-adult community with private amenities.

Types of Homes: Single-family homes and some villas depending on the specific builder.
Amenity Access:

Both Cresswind and Del Webb have fully private 55+ amenity campuses (resort pools, fitness, clubs, tennis/pickleball).
They do not share amenities with the wider Lakewood Ranch villages; each is fully self-contained.

**5. Wellen Park (Venice) – 55+ Community: Renaissance at Wellen Park & nearby Del Webb**

55+ Name(s):

Renaissance at Wellen Park – often marketed toward active adults (not officially 55+ but very similar demographic).
Del Webb Wellen Park – an official 55+ community.

Types of Homes: Villas and single-family homes from multiple builders focused on single-level, low-maintenance layouts.
Amenity Access:

Del Webb: Private resort campus (clubhouse, fitness, pickleball/tennis, social events).
Renaissance: Has its own amenities but residents also enjoy proximity to Downtown Wellen Park dining and retail.
Notes: Great for retirees wanting a coastal, lifestyle-focused environment.

6. Venetian Golf & River Club (North Venice)

Not officially a 55+ community, but heavily favored by 55+ and retiree buyers because of its private golf course, riverfront nature trails, and low-maintenance homes.

Types of Homes: Single-family homes, golf-course residences, and low-maintenance villas.
Amenity Access:

All residents share the main golf clubhouse, tennis facility, dining, and fitness center.
Notes: Not age-restricted but widely considered “55+ friendly.”

7. University Park (University Park)

Not age-restricted, but strongly popular with 55+ buyers due to the private golf club, gated neighborhoods, and HOA-maintained homes.

Types of Homes: Single-family luxury and golf-course homes.
Amenity Access:

Shared community recreation plus the private University Park Country Club.
Notes: Premium golf lifestyle appealing to retirees, though not officially a 55+ neighborhood.

**Master-Planned Communities Tampa Without 55+ Sections**

The following master-planned communities in the Tampa area do NOT have official 55+ villages but may have low-maintenance or villa neighborhoods that attract downsizers:

Two Rivers (Zephyrhills) – No 55+ yet
Berry Bay (Wimauma) – No 55+
Balm Grove (Wimauma) – No 55+
North River Ranch (Parrish) – No 55+
Seaire (Parrish) – No 55+

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