Ruskin, Florida is part of Tampa’s South Shore district where Tampa Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico, offers an ideal address with its charming small-town heart, access to beaches and watersports activities, and a location just 20 miles from the city of Tampa. Ruskin’s location on the Little Manatee River, gives residents and visitors easy access to traditional Floridian pursuits like fishing and boating. Simmons County Park has white sand beaches, mangrove trees, wildlife and views of Tampa Bay. Long an agricultural community focused on vegetable farming, Ruskin hosts its own farmers’ market and a Tomato and Heritage Festival.
Many homebuyers are drawn to Ruskin because of the more affordable pricing for both new construction and resale homes and the easy commute to Tampa.
