Area Guide for Lake Padgett Pines
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639 · Pasco County · prepared 2026-06-26 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Lake Padgett Pines is a lake community in Land O’ Lakes (Pasco County), ZIP 34639, reached from Collier Parkway via Hale Road and Parkway Boulevard, just north of SR-54. If you don’t know the area, here’s how to place it:
- Collier Parkway — the main north–south road through the area (shopping, schools, services)
- SR-54 — major east–west route linking the Suncoast Parkway and I-75
- US-41 (Land O’ Lakes Blvd) — historic north–south highway just west
- I-75 (Exit 275 / SR-56) ~7–8 mi east · Suncoast Parkway (SR-589, toll) ~6–8 mi west
Local streets in & around the community: Collier Parkway, Hale Road, Parkway Boulevard, Eagle Boulevard, Shining Star Drive.
Map
Use the box at the map’s top-right to toggle schools, grocery, dining, parks & culture, and shopping. Pin locations are approximate.
Schools (assigned attendance area)
- Pine View Elementary School — elementary
- Pine View Middle School — middle
- Land O’ Lakes High School — high
Per Pasco County Schools attendance fields; boundaries are reviewed annually — confirm by exact address:
Pasco County Schools boundary locator ·
GreatSchools ·
Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery & pharmacy (nearest of each)
| Store | Location | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Publix | 2121 Collier Pkwy (Collier Commons) | ~1–2 mi |
| Walgreens | 22829 SR-54 (at Collier Pkwy) | ~1–2 mi |
| Walmart Supercenter | 1575 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Lutz | ~5–7 mi |
| CVS Pharmacy | 2322 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Lutz | ~5–6 mi |
| ALDI | SR-54 / Sun Vista Dr, Wesley Chapel | ~6–8 mi |
| Target | Cypress Creek Town Center, Wesley Chapel | ~7–9 mi |
Shopping & home improvement
| Store / center | Location | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Lowe’s | 21500 SR-54, Lutz | ~3–4 mi |
| The Home Depot | 17601 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa | ~11 mi |
| Tampa Premium Outlets | 2300 Grand Cypress Dr, Lutz/Wesley Chapel | ~9–11 mi |
| The Shops at Wiregrass | 28211 Paseo Dr, Wesley Chapel | ~10–12 mi |
| The Grove / KRATE | 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel | ~10–12 mi |
Local restaurants & eateries (independents unique to the area — no national chains)
| Name | What it is | Yelp | Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Grill | Family-run Mediterranean / Middle Eastern | 4.5★ | ~1–2 mi (Collier Pkwy) |
| Ginza | Family-owned sushi & Japanese (~20 yrs) | 4.0★ | ~1–2 mi (Collier Pkwy) |
| Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que | Family BBQ since 1985 — ribs, brisket | 4.3★ | ~2–3 mi (US-41) |
| Ukulele Brand’s | Old-Florida lakeside grill & bar, live music | 4.1★ | ~3 mi (US-41) |
| Stonewater Grill | Independent American grill, lake-view patio | 4.0★ | ~3 mi (US-41) |
| Kinka’s Bakery Cafe | Cuban bakery & breakfast | 4.5★ | ~3–4 mi (SR-54) |
| Eurotaste Grill | European-style diner & breakfast | 4.0★ | ~2 mi (US-41) |
| Twisted Sprocket Cafe | New American café (Bexley) | 4.6★ | ~5 mi |
| BellaBrava | Independent Italian, wood-fired pizza (Bexley) | 4.0★ | ~6 mi |
Yelp ratings where available; confirm current hours/ratings.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: Bee Coffee (8609 US-41, local) · Babe Coffee Lounge · Latte Vino (wine & coffee bar) · Grind Haus Coffee · Planet Smoothie (2209 Collier Pkwy)
- Gyms: Crunch Fitness, 2126 Collier Pkwy (~1–2 mi — closest) · James P. Gills Family YMCA · Planet Fitness / Orangetheory along the SR-54 / SR-56 corridors (~10–15 min)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~22–25 mi | ~30–40 min | Suncoast/Veterans (SR-589) south |
| Downtown Tampa | ~20–22 mi | ~30–35 min | SR-589 → I-275 / Dale Mabry |
| Tampa Premium Outlets | ~7–9 mi | ~12–18 min | SR-54/SR-56 east to I-75 |
| Closest highway: I-75 Exit 275 (SR-56) | ~7–8 mi | ~12–15 min | SR-54/SR-56 east |
| Closest toll: Suncoast Pkwy (SR-589) at SR-54 | ~6–8 mi | ~10–12 min | SR-54 west |
| Moffitt Cancer Center · USF | ~16–18 mi | ~25–30 min | Veterans Expwy → Bruce B Downs |
| AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (nearest major hospital) | ~9 mi | ~11–15 min | SR-54 east |
| MacDill AFB | ~29 mi | ~35–55 min | Veterans Expwy → Dale Mabry |
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Lake Padgett — a recreational / ski lake at the heart of the community. Access is community / deeded (Lake Padgett Estates Special District), not public — verify a specific property’s lake & district rights (lpeca.org)
- Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex — 3032 Collier Pkwy (~1–2 mi): sports fields, fishing pier, courts
- Cypress Creek Preserve (SWFWMD) — trailhead off Parkway Blvd (~3–5 mi); ~19 miles of trails
- Suncoast Trail — paved rail-trail, SR-54 trailhead (~6–8 mi); Conner Preserve nearby
- Golf: Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd (in 34639) · Lexington Oaks Golf Club (SR-54)
Local extras
- Breweries: In The Loop Brewing (3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd)
- Farmers market: Longleaf Farmers Market — 28211 Paseo Dr, 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10a–2p (verify season)
- Cultural: Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy (~1–2 mi)
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op (WREC) in central Land O’ Lakes / Lake Padgett; Duke Energy on the eastern fringe — verify by address |
| Water / sewer | Older Lake Padgett homes are commonly on private well & septic; newer communities use Pasco County Utilities — verify by address |
| Natural gas | TECO Peoples Gas where lines exist; much of the area is electric-only |
| Trash / recycling | Private licensed hauler (Pasco County does not collect residential trash) |
| Internet / fiber | Frontier Fiber (~96–100% of 34639) · Spectrum cable |
In older Lake Padgett neighborhoods especially, confirm the electric provider (WREC vs. Duke) and whether the home is on well/septic or county utilities for the specific address.
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- Hospital / ER: AdventHealth Central Pasco freestanding ER (~3–5 mi); AdventHealth Wesley Chapel hospital (~8–10 mi)
- Urgent care: AdventHealth Centra Care & Palm Medical Centers, 2416 Land O’ Lakes Blvd (~2–5 mi)
- Veterinarian: Collier Parkway Animal Hospital, 23023 Tabak Ln (~1–2 mi) · Land O’ Lakes Animal Hospital
- Library: Land O’ Lakes Branch (Pasco County Library System), 2818 Collier Pkwy (~1–2 mi)
This guide lists factual points of interest with sources for the reader’s independent review.
It is not an endorsement or assessment of any neighborhood, school, or community.
Distances are approximate and business ratings change; verify all information.