Hawks Point Manor Homes is located in Ruskin, just south of Tampa. Apollo Beach and Little Harbor are only a short drive away, where residents can relax on the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Further to the south are other well-known locations, such as Bradenton and Sarasota. Also nearby is Little Manatee River State Park, offering activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, camping, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Tampa, the second largest metropolitan area in Florida, has much to offer ranging from top-notch restaurants, outstanding cultural venues to cater to almost every lifestyle, rich history to some of Florida’s best attractions.
Residents can treat themselves to a special trip to the Florida Aquarium and Busch Gardens, which are two of many attractions in the area. In Tampa’s ever-evolving downtown, Channelside and Ybor City, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sunny weather, shopping and dining along the waterfront. For food, take your pick of a wide assortment of cuisines — from Cuban and Spanish to Italian and Vietnamese — and seafood is especially prominent. For outdoor recreation, the city of Tampa operates more than 165 parks without even counting the beaches. Tampa has been ranked among the best cities in America for outdoor living by some major U.S. magazines.
Finance, healthcare, insurance, biosciences, education and agribusiness predominate as leading industries in an economy that continues to expand. Several large corporations, such as banks and insurance and telecommunications companies, maintain regional offices in Tampa.