Area Guide for Lake Padgett South
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639 · Pasco County · prepared 2026-06-25 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Lake Padgett South is a lake community in Land O’ Lakes (Pasco County), ZIP 34639, off Collier Parkway just north of SR-54. If you don’t know the area, here’s how to find it:
- Collier Parkway — the main north–south road through the area
- SR-54 — major east–west route linking the Suncoast Parkway and I-75
- US-41 / Land O’ Lakes Blvd — the historic north–south highway
- I-75 — Exit 275 (SR-56) — ~7–8 mi east
- Suncoast Parkway (SR-589, toll) — ~6–8 mi west
Local streets in & around the neighborhood: Collier Parkway, Weeks Boulevard, Parkway Boulevard, Mentmore Boulevard.
Schools (assigned attendance area)
- Lake Myrtle Elementary — elementary
- Charles S. Rushe Middle — middle
- Sunlake High School — high school
Per MLS attendance fields (Pasco County Schools). Confirm boundaries & ratings independently:
Pasco County Schools ·
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 (US-41), 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 | 1201 CR-581, Wesley Chapel | ~7–9 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | New Tampa | ~8–10 mi |
| Sam’s Club | 27727 SR-56, Wesley Chapel | ~8–10 mi |
| Costco Wholesale | 2225 Grand Cypress Dr (SR-56 at I-75) | ~9–11 mi |
| Whole Foods Market | 3802 Northdale Blvd, Tampa (nearest; none in 34639 yet) | ~12–14 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, Wesley Chapel | ~9–11 mi |
| The Shops at Wiregrass | 28211 Paseo Dr, Wesley Chapel | ~10–12 mi |
| The Grove / KRATE (container park) | 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel | ~10–12 mi |
Restaurants & cafés (Yelp ratings; local independents emphasized)
| Name | Cuisine | Yelp | Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland Grill | Mediterranean | 4.5★ | ~1–2 mi (Collier Pkwy) |
| Ginza | Japanese / sushi / hibachi | 4.0★ | ~1–2 mi (Collier Pkwy) |
| Moe’s Southwest Grill | Tex-Mex | — | ~1–2 mi (Collier Pkwy) |
| Kinka’s Bakery Cafe | Cuban bakery / breakfast | 4.5★ | ~3–4 mi (SR-54) |
| Brunchies | Breakfast & brunch | 4.2★ | ~4 mi (SR-54) |
| The Philly Special | Cheesesteaks | 4.5★ | ~4–5 mi |
| Stonewater Grill | American (lakeside) | 4.0★ | ~5 mi |
| The Mustard Seed Deli & Market | Deli / charcuterie | 4.5★ | ~5 mi |
| Twisted Sprocket Cafe | Healthy cafe | 4.0★ | ~6–7 mi (Bexley) |
| Wild Thyme Cafe & Market | Farm-to-table cafe | 4.4★ | ~7–9 mi |
| Skipper’s Smokehouse | Seafood / Cajun / live music | 4.0★ | ~10–12 mi (Tampa) |
Ratings via Yelp; confirm current hours/ratings.
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~22–25 mi | ~30–40 min | Suncoast/Veterans (SR 589, toll) south |
| Downtown Tampa | ~20–22 mi | ~30–35 min | SR 589 → I-275, or Dale Mabry Hwy |
| 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 | ~10–15 min | SR-54 west |
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Lake Padgett: ~200-acre recreational/ski lake at the center of these neighborhoods. Access is community/deeded (Lake Padgett Estates Special District residents) — not public; buyer to verify whether a given property carries lake/district rights. lpeca.org
- Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex — 3032 Collier Pkwy (sports fields, fishing pier) — ~1–2 mi
- Cypress Creek Preserve (SWFWMD) — trailhead off Parkway Blvd; ~19 mi of trails — ~3–5 mi — SWFWMD
- Suncoast Trail — paved multi-use rail-trail, SR-54 trailhead — ~6–8 mi
- Conner Preserve (SWFWMD) — ~2,900 ac, equestrian/hike/bike — ~10–15 mi
Local extras
- Breweries: In The Loop Brewing — 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd (tasting room, beer garden) · World of Beer — Land O’ Lakes
- Farmers market: Longleaf Farmers Market — 28211 Paseo Dr — reported 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10a–2p (verify season)
- Golf: Plantation Palms Golf Club — 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd (in 34639) · Lexington Oaks Golf Club — SR-54, Wesley Chapel
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- Nearest ER: AdventHealth Central Pasco ER (freestanding) — ~3–5 mi; nearest full hospital AdventHealth Wesley Chapel — ~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, Land O’ Lakes — ~1–2 mi (also Land O’ Lakes Animal Hospital)
- Library: Land O’ Lakes Branch (Pasco County) — 2818 Collier Pkwy — ~1–2 mi
This guide lists factual points of interest with sources for the buyer’s independent review.
It is not an endorsement or assessment of any neighborhood, school, or community.
Distances are approximate and business ratings change; buyer to verify all information.