Fish Hawk, Florida became one of my frequent destinations last week. One of my clients, a military family I helped purchase a lovely home in Fish Hawk in 2018, decided this month to move to a bigger, more beautiful home. Where will they move to? Another home in the same community of Fish Hawk Ranch! Their decision certainly proves that Fish Hawk, Florida is one of the best places to live near Tampa.
In the two years this family has lived in their first home in Fish Hawk, they have found everything they were looking for in a community: good friends, great neighbors, inspiring events, top schools, recreational facilities, nature trails, open space, the HANS Transportation System to MacDill Air Force Base, downtown, beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and access to entertainment throughout Tampa Bay.
As the pandemic spreads more rapidly in densely populated areas, people are leaving densely populated cities for the suburbs. Some are moving within the same state, while others, like Fish Hawk, Florida, are moving to other states with better and more affordable housing options.
At Fish Hawk, residents can convert one of their rooms into a home office to accommodate the growing work-from-home lifestyle, or create a combination of veranda, pool, garden, BBQ pit and backyard for their stay. Miles of nature trails are available for walking or biking to refresh in the greenery and clean air.
There seem to be several Fish Hawk Fl communities. Are they developed by the same company?
Yes, Fishhawk Ranch is made up of five areas, with the largest Fishhawk Ranch area being made up of at least 39 lots. Yes, the entirety of Fishhawk Ranch is being developed by the same company, Newland Communities, with homes being built by select homebuilders including Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Homes by John C. Fowke, Sabal Homes, and David Weekley Homes.
There's also Fishhawk Trails, a unique development by Fishhawk Ranch founder Glenn Cross. It predates Fishhawk Ranch and is located east of Fishhawk Ranch across Lithia Pinecrest Road. Opened around 1996, the community is an upscale, guard-guarded gated community known for its wide streets, oak trees topped with Spanish moss, nature parks and trails, and large tracts of land permanently preserved for green space and wildlife.
All residential lots have already been purchased and custom-designed, custom-built homes have been built. Each lot is at least a half-acre with large lot setbacks. Homes rarely come up for sale here, but every once in a while there is one or two. Check them out here: View Homes for Sale in Fishhawk Trails
Fish Hawk Ranch Area
Fishhawk Ranch opened around the turn of the millennium and encompasses over 4,000 acres, including extensive preserves and 25 miles of nature trails. The ranch is owned and developed by Newland Communities, a nationally known, award-winning company developing master-planned communities in the United States.
It consists of five areas:
1. Fish Hawk Ranch — The largest ranch with about 40 lots, some of which are gated and guarded 24 hours a day.
2. Sterling at Fish Hawk Ranch — Located north of Fish Hawk Ranch, across Fish Hawk Road.
3. Fish Hawk Ranch Preserve — Located north of Fish Hawk Ranch, across Fish Hawk Road, near Sterling, it’s called a preserve because it’s completely surrounded by acres of protected land.
4. Fishhawk Ranch West — Located west of Fishhawk Ranch and set on over 700 acres, the lake house and gym are located right on Hut Lake.
5. Encore at FishHawk Ranch — A 55-and-over community in the FishHawk Ranch West neighborhood, homes were built by David Weekley Homes.
Fish Hawk Ranch Amenities
No matter where you live in Fishhawk Ranch, you'll enjoy resort-style amenities like pools, playgrounds, parks, fitness centers and a 25-mile trail system that takes you through stunning scenery throughout the Fishhawk Ranch community. You'll also enjoy fun community events at Park Square Town Center, including cook-offs, family events and seasonal markets. Schools, restaurants, shopping, recreation, medical facilities and service providers are dotted throughout the community and just outside the community gates, making them easily accessible.
However, because Fish Hawk, FL is large and has multiple Community Development Districts (CDDs) and multiple Homeowners Associations (HOAs), certain neighborhoods and areas have amenities that are only available to residents of that neighborhood or area. For example, the Lifestyle Oasis Club at The Encore, a 55+ community, is exclusive to The Encore residents.
Fish Hawk Ranch Amenities
Park Square Town Center
The Aquatic Club features a resort-style pool, waterslides and a lap pool.
Fish Hawk County Sports Complex
Skate Park
Osprey Club
Hawk Park & Recreation Area
. Tennis Club
Palmetto Club
Sterling Amenities
Sterling Club
. Tennis Club
Sterling Dog Park
Amenities available to residents of The Preserve
Sterling Club
Osprey Club
Aquatic Club
Hawk Park
Amenities at Fish Hawk Ranch West
Lake House
Central Park Playground and Pool
Born to Run Dog Park
Encore Amenities at Fish Hawk Ranch (55+ Community)
Exclusive access to the Oasis Lifestyle Club, a 5,000 square foot clubhouse, complete with resort-style pool and spa, fire pits, pickleball court, a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and a Lifestyle Director who plans and manages activities for a fun, active, healthy lifestyle.
Access to the Lake House, Central Park Pool and Born to Run Dog Park
Privacy and serenity in a gated, low-maintenance community
Around Fish Hawk Ranch
Neighborhoods within the major community of Fish Hawk, FL include:
Fishhawk Ridge Townhomes (Main Gate on Fishhawk Boulevard)
Eagle Ridge
Osprey Ridge
Heron Glen
Heron Park Villa
Meadow Park
Tanager Ridge
Jaegergren
Teal Rise
Marlin Glen
Sandhill Place
Martin Meadow
Paloma Glade
Shearwater
Kestrel Ridge
Vireo Ridge
Phoebe Park
Len Wood
Skylark Crest
Gannet Glade
Ibis Park
Whimbrel Forest
Greenshank
Soratrace
Bridge View
Bridgewater
Bridge Walk
Egret Landing
Chapman Crossing
Garden District
Dan Linwood
Tern Forest
Bayberry Glen
Kinglet Ridge
The four neighborhoods between Boyette Road and Lithia-Pinecrest Road are:
(Location of Hawk Park and Recreation Area)
Hawkwood
Harrier Ridge
Falcon Ridge
Kite Glenn
School in Fish Hawk, Florida
Fish Hawk Ranch:
Bevis Elementary School
Fish Hawk Creek Elementary School
Fish Hawk Early Learning Center I
FishHawk Early Learning Center II
On or near Fishhawk Blvd:
Creative World Preschool
Learning Experience Kindergarten
Newsom High School
Randall Middle School
Fish Hawk Ranch West Area:
Barrington Middle School
Stowers Elementary School
The Goddard School
. Kids R Kids Preschool
Fish Hawk Ranch West HOA Rules for All Amenities