Area Guide for Ranchester
Tampa, FL 33618 · Hillsborough County · prepared 2026-07-31 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Ranchester is a neighborhood in the Carrollwood/Northdale area of Tampa (Hillsborough County), ZIP 33618, reached from N Dale Mabry Hwy via Ehrlich Rd, just east of the Veterans Expressway (SR-589). If you don’t know the area, here’s how to place it:
- N Dale Mabry Hwy — the main north–south commercial corridor (shopping, dining, services) just east/west of the neighborhood
- Ehrlich Rd — main east–west connector linking Dale Mabry to the Veterans Expressway
- Veterans Expressway (SR-589, toll) — ~2–3 mi west, the fastest route toward Tampa International Airport and downtown
- Gunn Hwy — parallel north–south road just west of the Expressway
Local streets in & around the neighborhood: Sagebrush Rd, Ehrlich Rd, N Dale Mabry Hwy, Gunn Hwy.
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)
- Maniscalco Elementary — elementary
- Buchanan Middle — middle
- Gaither High School — high
Per Hillsborough County Public Schools attendance fields; boundaries are reviewed annually — confirm by exact address:
Hillsborough County Schools boundary locator ·
GreatSchools ·
Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery & pharmacy (nearest of each)
| Store | Location | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Publix | 15151 N Dale Mabry Hwy | ~1.7 mi |
| Walgreens | N Dale Mabry Hwy corridor | ~1.5–2 mi |
| CVS Pharmacy | 15240 N Dale Mabry Hwy | ~2.0 mi |
| Walmart Supercenter | 14941 N Dale Mabry Hwy | ~2.3 mi |
| ALDI | 15692 N Dale Mabry Hwy (Colonial Promenade Northdale) | ~1.8 mi |
| Winn-Dixie | Colonial Promenade Northdale, N Dale Mabry Hwy | ~1.8 mi |
| Target | 15240 N Dale Mabry Hwy | ~2.0 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 15110 N Dale Mabry Hwy (Carrollwood Commons) | ~2.1 mi |
| Sam’s Club | 15835 N Dale Mabry Hwy | ~1.5 mi |
| Whole Foods Market | 3802 Northdale Blvd | ~2.0 mi |
| Costco Wholesale | 8712 W Linebaugh Ave | ~6.5 mi |
Shopping & home improvement
| Store / center | Location | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| The Home Depot | 16121 N Dale Mabry Hwy | ~1.2 mi |
| Lowe’s | 12901 N Dale Mabry Hwy | ~3.5 mi |
| Carrollwood Commons / Colonial Promenade Northdale | N Dale Mabry Hwy & Northdale Blvd | ~1.5–2 mi |
| Citrus Park Town Center (mall) | 8021 Citrus Park Town Center | ~7 mi |
Local restaurants & eateries (independents unique to the area — no national chains)
| Name | What it is | Yelp | Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Sur Cafe | Peruvian | 4.5★ | ~0.9 mi (Ehrlich Rd) |
| Nazca Express | Latin American / Peruvian | 3.9★ | ~0.9 mi (Ehrlich Rd) |
| The Sacred Pepper | New American | — | ~0.7 mi |
| Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk | Neapolitan pizza & pasta | 4.4★ | ~1.0 mi |
| Agave Social | Mexican tacos & tequila bar | 4.1★ | ~1.0 mi |
| SoFresh Carrollwood | Healthy bowls, salads & wraps | — | ~1.3 mi |
| Sogna Napoli Trattoria & Pizzeria | Neapolitan Italian / pizza | 4.4★ | ~2.2 mi |
| Michael’s Grill | American seafood & steak | 4.0★ | ~3.2 mi |
| Noble Crust | Deep South Italian | 3.9★ | ~3.3 mi |
| Mangosteen II | Asian fusion (sushi/yakitori) | — | ~3.5 mi |
| The Cracked Pepper Cafe | Breakfast & sandwiches | — | ~4.5 mi |
Yelp ratings where available; confirm current hours/ratings.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: Foxtail Coffee Carrollwood (10907 N Dale Mabry Hwy) · Starbucks (14394 N Dale Mabry Hwy, closest)
- Gyms: EōS Fitness Carrollwood, 5320 Ehrlich Rd (~0.9 mi — closest, 24/7) · OrangeTheory Fitness Carrollwood (13122 N Dale Mabry Hwy) · Anytime Fitness (11113 N Dale Mabry Hwy)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~15–19 mi | ~22–23 min | Ehrlich Rd → Veterans Expwy (SR-589, toll) S |
| Downtown Tampa | ~14.7 mi | ~29 min | I-275 S |
| Closest highway/toll: Veterans Expwy (SR-589) at Ehrlich Rd | ~2–3 mi | ~5–7 min | Ehrlich Rd west |
| Moffitt Cancer Center · USF | ~9 mi | ~15–20 min | Bruce B Downs Blvd corridor |
| MacDill AFB | ~20 mi | ~30–35 min | Veterans Expwy S → Dale Mabry |
Parks & recreation
- Carrollwood Village Park — 4680 W Village Dr (~3–4 mi)
- Northdale Park (~2–3 mi)
- Lake Park (Lake Magdalene area) (~2–3 mi)
- Violet Cury Preserve (~3–4 mi)
- Lake Rogers Park (~3–4 mi)
- Golf: Northdale Golf Club (public) · Carrollwood Country Club (private)
Local extras
- Farmers market: Carrollwood Market, 4537 Lowell Rd — monthly, 2nd Saturday, 10a–2p
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Tampa Electric Company (TECO) |
| Water / sewer | City of Tampa Utilities or Hillsborough County Water Resources depending on the specific parcel — 33618 straddles the city/unincorporated-county service boundary; verify by address, (813) 274-8811 |
| Natural gas | TECO Peoples Gas where lines exist |
| Internet / fiber | Frontier Fiber · Spectrum cable · AT&T (incl. Internet Air fixed wireless) |
Confirm the water/sewer provider and current trash-service district for the specific address.
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- Hospital: St. Joseph’s Hospital – North (BayCare), 4211 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz (~3–4 mi)
- ER: AdventHealth Carrollwood ER, 7171 N Dale Mabry Hwy (~5–6 mi)
- Urgent care: BayCare Urgent Care (Carrollwood), 11921 N Dale Mabry Hwy (~1–2 mi)
- Veterinarian: Northdale Animal Hospital, 14875 N Dale Mabry Hwy (~1–2 mi) · VEG 24/7 emergency vet, 16314 N Dale Mabry Hwy
- Library: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W Bearss Ave (~2–3 mi)
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Distances are approximate and business ratings change; verify all information.