Waterfront living is on the table in Progress Village, bordered by the Alafia River and containing various lakes and canals. Shopping, dining, entertainment and nautical activities are all a part of life here. There are a few different subdivisions in the area, some of them being Community Development Districts (CDDs). Florida is the third most populous state in the country and the need for more infrastructure and large-scale developments to support the state's growth has led to the more common use of CDDs.
Looking for a water front retirement home look no further than the Lake Fantasia community in Progress Village.
With access to the water, boaters flock to Progress Village.
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Homes
A CDD is a special-purpose governmental component designed to serve the long-term specific needs of a community through planning, financing, constructing, operating and maintaining community-wide infrastructure and amenities for its residents. Living in a community with a CDD usually comes with luxury amenities and community-sponsored events. The CDD also handles general maintenance, amenities and infrastructure. The Oak Creek and Magnolia Park subdivisions are both CDDs. Progress Village is home to townhomes with pond views, attached garages, community pools, clubhouses and guarded gates. You’ll also find ranch-style, midcentury modern, Colonial-revival, Spanish Mission-inspired homes and contemporary new constructions. Home prices range widely in the area, with ranch-style homes starting at $70,000 and large Colonial-revival homes going for as high as $2.5 million.
Progress Village has many townhomes with attached garages, community pools, & clubhouses.
Homes in Progress Village feature lush green lawns with well manicured landscaping.
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Schools
There are two elementary schools in the neighborhood for parents to choose from: Lamb Elementary School, which has an overall Niche grade of C, and Ippolito Elementary School, which has an overall Niche grade of C-plus. Next, kids attend Progress Village Middle Magnet School, which has an overall Niche grade of B-plus and was ranked number 11 on Niche's list of standout schools in the Tampa area. The school offers an arts-integrated curriculum, with a range of electives available like Costume and Fashion Design, Orchestra, Journalism and more. Teenagers attend Spoto High School, which has an overall Niche grade of C-plus.
Ippolito Elementary, in Great Palm River Point, is an option for Progress Village students.
The Spoto High School Athletics Department serves to develop, enhance, and oversee the interscholastic athletic programs at the high school level
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Parks
Locals can enjoy some Florida fresh air at Mosaic Park, where they can play a game tennis or pick-up soccer in the shaded green fields. The park borders the Alafia River for endless fishing, kayaking and riverbank picnic opportunities. The Progress Village Recreation Center offers some indoor fun and exercise with 120 acres of batting cages, baseball fields, football fields and more. If you're itching to get out on the water, try the Williams Park Boat Ramp for easy access to the Alafia River and Tampa Bay. Put your skills to the test at Showman's Disc Golf Course or stop by the Showmen's Museum to learn about the country's earliest circuses and carnivals while exploring rare artifacts like vintage vehicles and preserved carousels.
Progress Village locals can enjoy some Florida fresh air at Mosaic Park along the river.
Progress Park offers great baseball/softball facilities used by residents of Progress Village.
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Shopping and Dining
When hunger strikes, residents can enjoy Latin American and Cuban cuisine at Kiki's Restaurant & Lounge. Meanwhile, barbeque staples are found at Burnin' Barber-Que & More. Locals can grab groceries and other household essentials at the Publix at the Pavilion Crossing Shopping Center.
When hunger strikes in Progress Village, residents can enjoy Latin American and Cuban cuisine at Kiki's Restaurant.
Progress Village locals can grab groceries and other essentials at the Publix Supermarkets.
Jared Rutherford is the father to 4 world changers, Brayden, Jackson, Landon and Addison. In all things, he strives to be a follower of Jesus, especially in his service to the community. His path of service began at age 19 as a firefighter for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Jared has successfully developed and led multiple businesses including the real estate team, title company and a portfolio of investment properties and vacation rentals. As The Rutherford Group CEO, Jared functions as a visionary and broker. His knowledge of real estate pans 20 years of active practice to include mortgages and title insurance. Jared has sold almost $300 million dollars in real estate and is in the top 1% of real estate agents in the nation. Additionally, he loves to positively impact lives around the world through being a business leader for Convoy of Hope. He enjoys traveling, University of Michigan sports (Go Blue!), golfing, fishing and the beach. His short list of favorites include Christmas, sushi and watches!
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