Area Guide for Turtle Lakes
Lutz, FL 33559 · Pasco County · prepared 2026-07-31 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Turtle Lakes is a lake community in Lutz (Pasco County), ZIP 33559, reached from Livingston Ave via E County Line Rd, then Lakehaven and Foggy Ridge. If you don’t know the area, here’s how to place it:
- E County Line Rd — the main east–west road bordering the community (shopping, dining, services)
- Livingston Ave — main north–south road just west of the neighborhood
- SR-54 — major east–west route just north, leading to I-75
- I-75 — nearest access at SR-56/Cypress Creek Town Center, ~3 mi east
Local streets in & around the neighborhood: Livingston Ave, E County Line Rd, Lakehaven, Foggy Ridge, Waterbury Loop.
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)
- Denham Oaks Elementary — elementary
- Cypress Creek Middle — middle
- Cypress Creek High — high
Per Pasco County Schools attendance boundary data; 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 | 2801 E County Line Rd | ~0.7 mi |
| Costco Wholesale | 2225 Grand Cypress Dr, Wesley Chapel (Cypress Creek Town Center) | ~3 mi |
| ALDI | 2215 Sun Vista Dr, Wesley Chapel | ~3 mi |
| Sam’s Club | 27727 SR-56, Land O’ Lakes | ~4 mi |
| Walmart Supercenter | 1575 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Lutz | ~5 mi |
| Target | 1040 Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz | ~5.5 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 23046 SR-54, Lutz | ~6 mi |
| Winn-Dixie | 2126 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes | ~6.5 mi |
Shopping & home improvement
| Store / center | Location | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Premium Outlets | 2300 Grand Cypress Dr (Cypress Creek Town Center) | ~2.8 mi |
| The Home Depot | 17601 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa | ~4.5 mi |
| Lowe’s | 21500 SR-54, Lutz | ~7 mi |
| The Shops at Wiregrass | 28211 Paseo Dr, Wesley Chapel | ~9 mi |
Local restaurants & eateries (independents unique to the area — no national chains)
| Name | What it is | Yelp | Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Eaze Bar & Grill | Southern/American comfort food, live music | 4.4★ | ~1.5 mi (Livingston Ave) |
| The Wexford Irish Pub & Grille | Irish pub fare | — | ~1.5 mi |
| Country Store and Cafe | Breakfast/brunch, Southern home cooking | — | ~4 mi |
| Kinka’s Bakery Cafe | Cuban/Puerto Rican bakery & breakfast | 4.5★ | ~3.5 mi |
| Garden Mediterranean Grill | Mediterranean | 4.5★ | ~3 mi |
| Villaggio’s Ristorante Italiano | Family-owned Italian since 1989 | 4.0★ | ~4.5 mi |
| The Mustard Seed Deli & Charcuterie Market | Deli / charcuterie | — | ~5 mi |
| Birkin’s Steakhouse and Sushi Bar | Steakhouse + sushi | 4.5★ | ~5.5 mi |
| Nabruzzi Trattoria | Italian | 4.4★ | ~6.5 mi |
| Revelations Cafe | Vegetarian/vegan cafe | 4.7★ | ~7.5 mi |
Yelp ratings where available; confirm current hours/ratings.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: Ragged Coffee Company (17420 US-41 #108, independent roaster) · Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii (25195 SR-54) · Caribou Coffee (22900 SR-54)
- Gyms: EōS Fitness (17634 Harpers Run, Lutz, 24/7) · LA Fitness (Livingston Ave corridor)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~24–27 mi | ~29–30 min | I-275 S or Veterans Expwy (SR-589) S |
| Downtown Tampa | ~22–24 mi | ~30–35 min | I-275 S |
| Closest highway: I-75 at SR-56 / Cypress Creek Town Center | ~3 mi | ~7 min | Foggy Ridge Pkwy → SR-54 E |
| Moffitt Cancer Center · USF | ~14–17 mi | ~20–25 min | Bruce B Downs Blvd S |
| MacDill AFB | ~28–32 mi | ~40–45 min | I-275 S → Dale Mabry |
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Turtle Lakes is a waterfront community built around its namesake lakes — individual waterfront lots have private lake access/frontage; no confirmed public boat ramp within the community. Buyer to verify a specific property’s lake rights and any applicable restrictions.
- Turtle Lakes Park — 1011 Edgewater Ct, a small park within the community
- TPC Tampa Bay — 5300 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd (~7–8 mi): public 18-hole golf course, PGA Tour Champions venue
Local extras
- Brewery: In The Loop Brewing, 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes
- Farmers market: Land O’ Lakes Farmers Market, 21329 Carson Dr, Land O’ Lakes
- Golf: TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op (WREC) in much of the area; Duke Energy also serves portions of Pasco County — verify by address |
| Water / sewer | Pasco County Utilities — verify by address |
| Internet / fiber | Frontier Fiber · Spectrum cable · AT&T fiber/DSL in parts of the area |
Confirm availability and current plans for a specific address.
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- ER: HCA Florida Lutz Emergency (freestanding ER) (~2–4 mi)
- Hospital: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (~7–9 mi)
- Urgent care: TGH Urgent Care (Fast Track) (~4–5 mi)
- Veterinarian: New Tampa Animal Hospital, 3511 E County Line Rd (~0.8 mi)
- Library: Land O’ Lakes Branch (Pasco County), 2818 Collier Pkwy (~6 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.