Area Guide for Lake Valencia
Palm Harbor, FL 34684 · Pinellas County · prepared 2026-08-03 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Lake Valencia is an established community south of Tampa Rd near Lake Valencia Blvd, in central Palm Harbor (unincorporated Pinellas County), ZIP 34684 — closer to the Countryside/Clearwater border than to downtown Palm Harbor.
- Tampa Rd — major east–west route just north, connecting to US-19 and East Lake Rd
- US-19 N — primary north–south highway, a few miles east
Local streets in & around the neighborhood: Mandarin Pl, Lake Valencia Blvd E/W, Valencia Ln, Orange Grove Way.
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)
- Lake St. George Elementary School — elementary
- Palm Harbor Middle School — middle
- Countryside High School — high
Per MLS/Zillow attendance fields (source: GreatSchools); boundaries are reviewed periodically — confirm by exact address:
Pinellas County Schools directory ·
GreatSchools ·
Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Publix — Coral Landings | 33343 US Hwy 19 N | ~2-3 mi |
| Trader Joe’s / Winn-Dixie / Sprouts | US-19 N corridor | ~3 mi |
| Target | 900 E Lake Rd | ~3-4 mi |
| ALDI / Walmart Supercenter | Tampa Rd / US-19 N | ~2-4 mi |
| Whole Foods Market | 27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater (Countryside Mall) | ~4 mi |
| Costco / Sam’s Club | Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater | ~6-7 mi |
Shopping & home improvement (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Countryside Mall | 27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater | ~4 mi |
| Home Depot | 30144 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater | ~4 mi |
| Lowe’s Home Improvement | 41800 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs | ~6 mi |
Restaurants & cafés (local independents emphasized)
| Name | Cuisine | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar | Seafood | ~2-3 mi |
| Positano’s Ristorante | Italian | ~2-3 mi |
| Massimo’s | Italian/French/Mediterranean, fine dining | ~3 mi |
| La Dolce Vita Trattoria | Italian, downtown Palm Harbor | ~3-4 mi |
Confirm current hours/ratings.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: Charlie Coffee (Tampa Rd) · 9th Bar Coffee (off US-19 N)
- Gyms: LA Fitness (35104 US Hwy 19 N)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closest highway: US-19 N | ~3 mi | ~8 min | via Tampa Rd |
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~20-24 mi | ~30-35 min | Tampa Rd/SR-60 or US-19 to I-275 |
| Downtown Tampa | ~25 mi | ~35-40 min | Tampa Rd/SR-60 to I-275 |
| St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) | ~14 mi | ~20-25 min | US-19 S |
| Clearwater Beach / Honeymoon Island | ~8-10 mi | ~20 min | via US-19 S |
Lakes, parks & recreation
- The Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail runs through the Palm Harbor/Dunedin/Tarpon Springs corridor.
- Numerous named lakes dot this part of Palm Harbor (Lake Valencia, Lake St. George), typical of the area’s platting.
Local extras
- Specialty grocer: Sprouts Farmers Market, US-19 N corridor
- Golf: Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course, PGA Tour Valspar Championship host), a few miles north
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy Florida |
| Water / sewer | Pinellas County Utilities — Palm Harbor is unincorporated, no city water/sewer |
| Internet / fiber | Spectrum (cable) · Frontier Fiber · AT&T Fiber — confirm exact availability by address |
Confirm availability and current plans for a specific address.
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- ER: AdventHealth Palm Harbor Emergency Care · HCA Florida Lake Tarpon Emergency
- Urgent care: Clinics along Tampa Rd/US-19 corridor
- Veterinarian: The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor, 35891 US Hwy 19 N
- Library: East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Rd
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.