Ridgemoor, Palm Harbor, FL: neighborhood guide
Palm Harbor, FL 34685 · Pinellas County · prepared 2026-09-28 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Ridgemoor is a residential community in the East Lake corridor of unincorporated Palm Harbor, ZIP 34685, on the east side of East Lake Road in north Pinellas County, near Lake Tarpon. Streets in the community are signed “Ridgemoor” (for example Ridgemoor Blvd and Ridgemoor Dr N), and the Ridgemoor Plaza shopping center fronts East Lake Road at the community entrance area. Distances in this guide are measured from an approximate community center point.
- East Lake Rd — north-south route along the community’s west side; connects to Tampa Rd to the south and Tarpon Springs to the north
- Ridgemoor Blvd — main internal road, running from East Lake Rd into the community
- Tampa Rd (SR-584) — east-west route about 4 mi south, connecting East Lake Rd to US-19 N and Oldsmar
- US-19 N — primary north-south highway, roughly 3.5-4 mi west of the community
Local streets: Ridgemoor Blvd, Ridgemoor Dr N, East Lake Rd S.
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)
Schools are assigned by address and district attendance zones change. This guide does not list or characterize individual schools. District: Pinellas County Schools. Look up the assigned schools for a specific address here:
Pinellas County Schools zone locator · GreatSchools · Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Publix | 36301 East Lake Rd, Palm Harbor | ~0.6 mi |
| Walmart Neighborhood Market | 3400 East Lake Rd, Palm Harbor | ~4.3 mi |
| Trader Joe’s | 33591 US-19 N, Palm Harbor | ~4.6 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 33652 US-19 N, Palm Harbor | ~4.8 mi |
| ALDI | 13016 Race Track Rd, Tampa | ~5 mi |
| Winn-Dixie | 1167 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs | ~6 mi |
| Costco / Sam’s Club / Whole Foods | Not found within ~6 mi in the map search; confirm nearest location | confirm |
Shopping & home improvement (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy | 900 East Lake Rd, Palm Harbor (Shoppes of Boot Ranch) | ~4 mi |
| Walgreens | East Lake Rd area, Palm Harbor (confirm address) | ~4.2 mi |
| Target | 900 East Lake Rd, Palm Harbor | ~4 mi |
| Ace Hardware | 35125 US-19 N, Palm Harbor | ~4.3 mi |
| The Home Depot | 3780 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar | ~5.5 mi |
| Lowe’s | 41800 US-19 N, Tarpon Springs | ~5.9 mi |
| Outlet center: Tampa Premium Outlets | 2300 Grand Cypress Dr, Lutz | see Commute |
Restaurants & cafés (local independents emphasized)
| Name | Cuisine | Approx. · Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Vetrure’s Pizzaria | Pizza | ~0.6 mi · Yelp |
| Bunga Raya Sushi | Sushi / Japanese | ~0.7 mi · Yelp |
| Juans Mexican Grill | Mexican | ~0.7 mi · Yelp |
| Nesting Ground Cafe | Cafe / breakfast | ~0.8 mi · Yelp |
| Gino’s NY Style Pizzeria | Pizza | ~4.4 mi · Yelp |
| Piper’s Scratch Pizza Shop | Pizza | ~4.4 mi · Yelp |
| Poke & Ramen Town | Poke / ramen | ~4.4 mi · Yelp |
| Bawarchi Indian Cuisine | Indian | ~4.4 mi · Yelp |
| Shogun Japanese | Japanese | ~4.4 mi · Yelp |
| Papasitos Fresh Mexican Food | Mexican | ~4.7 mi · Yelp |
| Tarpon Turtle Grill & Marina | Waterfront grill, Tarpon Springs | ~4.7 mi · Yelp |
| Sparta Seafood and Grill | Seafood / Greek, Oldsmar | ~5 mi · Yelp |
Cuisine per business name; confirm current hours and menus on Yelp.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: Starbucks, 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd (~0.7 mi) · 9th Bar Espresso, Palm Harbor (US-19 N, ~4.8 mi) · The Fix Coffee + Vino, 526 Alt 19, Palm Harbor (~6.8 mi) · Koffee Coffee Company, Tarpon Springs (~6.4 mi)
- Gyms: Anytime Fitness, 4942 Ridgemoor Blvd (~0.7 mi) · Crunch Fitness, US-19 N, Palm Harbor (~4.4 mi) · Shapes Total Fitness, 32872 US-19 N (~5.2 mi) · community pool and tennis/basketball courts are listed for the community (confirm access with the association)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closest highway: US-19 N (via Tampa Rd or Curlew Rd) | ~4-5 mi | ~10-12 min | East Lake Rd S to Tampa Rd (SR-584) west |
| Closest toll on-ramp: Veterans Expwy (SR-589) at Gunn Hwy / Linebaugh Ave (confirm interchange) | ~9-10 mi | ~15-20 min | Tampa Rd east to Race Track Rd / Linebaugh Ave (confirm with live navigation) |
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~16-18 mi | ~25-35 min | Veterans Expwy south / SR-60 |
| Downtown Tampa | ~21-23 mi | ~30-40 min | Veterans Expwy south to I-275 S |
| Tampa Premium Outlets (Lutz) | ~20-24 mi | ~35-45 min | Veterans Expwy / Suncoast Pkwy north or I-275 N / I-75 N (confirm with live navigation) |
| Nearest hospital: Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 N McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor) | ~5.8 mi | ~12-15 min | East Lake Rd S / Tampa Rd / McMullen Booth Rd |
| AdventHealth North Pinellas (1395 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs) | ~6 mi | ~15 min | East Lake Rd N / US-19 N / S Pinellas Ave |
| Moffitt Cancer Center (12902 USF Magnolia Dr, Tampa) | ~20-22 mi | ~30-40 min | Veterans Expwy, I-275 N, Fowler Ave / Bruce B Downs (confirm) |
| USF Tampa (4202 E Fowler Ave) | ~20-22 mi | ~30-40 min | same route as Moffitt |
| MacDill AFB (Tampa) | ~25-27 mi | ~40-50 min | Veterans Expwy, I-275 S, Dale Mabry / Bayshore or Gandy (confirm gate) |
Driving distances estimated as straight-line x ~1.25; times are typical off-peak estimates. Confirm with live navigation.
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Ridgemoor Park — community park with tennis and basketball courts and a playground, per community listings (confirm access and hours with the association).
- Brooker Creek Preserve — Pinellas County preserve with trails, ~0.9 mi. See Pinellas County for hours.
- John Chesnut Sr. Park — Pinellas County park at 2200 East Lake Rd on Lake Tarpon, ~2.1 mi (confirm current facilities and boat-access details).
- Lake Tarpon — roughly 2,500-acre lake on the community’s west side (per community listings).
- Pinellas Trail — paved multi-use trail through Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs, several miles west (confirm nearest trailhead).
- Gulf beaches: Honeymoon Island State Park and Fred Howard Park, roughly 10-12 mi west (confirm drive time).
Local extras
- Golf: Lansbrook Golf Club, 4605 Village Center Dr (~1.1 mi) · Wentworth Golf Club, 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs (~3.3 mi) · East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy, Oldsmar (~3.9 mi) · Innisbrook Golf Resort, 36750 US-19 N (~5.6 mi). Membership and public-play terms vary; confirm directly.
- Breweries: The Wild Rover Pub & Brewery, 13921 Lynmar Blvd, Tampa (~5.4 mi) · de Bine Brewing Company, 993 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor (~6.7 mi) · Saint Somewhere Brewery and Silverking Brewing, Tarpon Springs (~6 mi)
- Farmers market: Palm Harbor Farmers Market, Pop Stansell Park, 797 Florida Ave — listed as 1st and 3rd Sundays, 9am-1pm, November-April (~7 mi). Confirm current schedule.
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy Florida |
| Water / sewer | Pinellas County Utilities (unincorporated Palm Harbor) — confirm by parcel |
| Natural gas | Peoples Gas serves parts of Pinellas County — confirm availability by address |
| Trash / recycling | Unincorporated Pinellas County solid waste service — confirm the hauler and schedule by address |
| Internet / fiber | Spectrum (cable) · Frontier Fiber — confirm availability by address; some communities have bulk-cable agreements |
Confirm availability and current plans for a specific address.
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- Hospital / ER: Mease Countryside Hospital, 3231 N McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor (~5.8 mi) · AdventHealth North Pinellas, 1395 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs (~6 mi)
- Urgent care / outpatient: Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center (Palm Harbor), 3890 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor; other clinics along Tampa Rd and US-19 N — confirm hours and services
- Veterinarian: Country Oaks Animal Hospital & Boarding Kennel, 1412 Belcher Rd, Palm Harbor (~5 mi) · Woodlands Animal Hospital, Oldsmar (~5.8 mi)
- Library: East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Rd, Palm Harbor (~0.7 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.