Land O Lakes
Land O Lakes, otherwise known as LOL, is a census-designated place in the Big Bend Coast region of Florida. Though Land O' Lakes does not have a walkable downtown, and is mostly suburbs, they do offer parks, dining, bars, and many shops. Land O' Lakes also has a newly constructing region in its north-west called Angeline, an innovative community by MetroPlaces with soon to be built throughout the next few years. As of 2024, they have Angeline Academy of Innovation, a 4-story STEM 6-12 school and a section of homes.
Get in
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By plane
- Tampa International Airport (24 miles, ~35 minute drive)
By Bus
- Pasco County Public Transportation. County provided bus service that has a variety of routes. Bikes permitted on bike rack, no permit required. Connections give travelers access to bus service that connects with Pinellas and Hillsborough county public transportation services.
By car
- Many roads pass through Land O' Lakes and takes you all across the west-coast of Florida. Notably, US-41 Goes right through Land O' Lakes and takes you north to Georgia, and south to Tampa, eventually leading to Miami, and SR-54, taking you from New Port Richey, going east up until it turns into SR-56, ending south of Zephyrhills.
Get around
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Car - Driving is the easiest way around, since buses are often slow, and only stay on the big roads, and because of Land O' Lakes composition, its mostly big suburbs with stores far from the hotels and homes.
Bus - Pasco County's bus service takes you all across Pasco County to get you to any place you need. The Fares are a one-time ride for $1.50, a day pass for $3.75, and a 31-day pass for $37.50.
Pedestrian - Walking and biking in Land O' Lakes is not recommended, as many roads lack sidewalks or the sidewalks are not the best. Most stores are far from homes and people often drive over 10 minutes to the nearest store. Though, there are some bike paths and bike lanes such as SR-54 and US-41.
See
[edit]- 1 Cypress Creek Preserve, 5550 Parkway Blvd (Off of Parkway Boulevar), ☏ +1 352-796-7211 text 4470, toll-free: +1-800-423-1476 (within FL). sunrise - sunset. A gravel trail that has camping, fishing, horse riding, and hiking.
- 2 Lutz Train Depot, 97 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz. An old unused train station in Lutz, not allowed inside, but you can look at the outside and read the historic marker.
Do
[edit]- 1 Caliente Club & Resorts (Caliente Resorts), 21240 Gran Via Blvd,, ☏ +1 813 996-3700. 18+ Private nude resort with a pool, hotel, tennis courts, and more.
- 2 Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Pkwy, ☏ +1 813 929-1220. M-F 9AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM-6PM. A park off of Collier parkway with sports fields for baseball, soccer, football, basketball, tennis, a swimming pool, and a skate-park.
- 3 Main Event Wesley Chapel (2839 Creek Grass Wy, Lutz), 2839 Creek Grass Wy, Lutz, ☏ +1 813 909-2695. M 10AM-1AM, Tu 10AM-10PM, W Th 11AM-midnight, F 11AM-2AM, Sa 9AM-2AM, Su 11AM-midnight. An entertainment center with games and activities, such as bowling, arcade games, laser tag, aswell as pizza and drinks.
Buy
[edit]- 1 The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, ☏ +1 813 994-2242. M-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 11AM-7PM. Indoor/outdoor mall with upscale stores, boutiques & restaurants amid palm-lined walkways & plazas.
- 2 Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Dr, Lutz, ☏ +1 813 938-6272. M 9AM-9PM, Tu 10AM-6PM, W-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 10AM-8PM. A huge indoor/outdoor mall with over 110 stores, mainly clothing, with plentiful parking.
Eat
[edit]- 1 ABC Pizza, 4005 Land O' Lakes Blvd, ☏ +1 813 996-1211. Daily 11AM-8:30PM. Pizzeria chain turning out familiar pies, pastas & subs in a casual setting.
- 2 Breakfast Station, 21519 Village Lakes Shopping Center Dr, ☏ +1 813 510-3869. Daily 6AM-3PM. $10-20.
- 3 Doble Gustazo Puerto Rican Cuisine, 4409 Land O' Lakes Blvd, ☏ +1 813 400-3839. M-F noon-7PM, Sa noon-5PM. Small Woman-Latina owned restaurant with authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. $10-20.
- 4 Hungry Harry's Family BBQ, 3116 Land O' Lakes Blvd, ☏ +1 813 949-2025. daily 10:30AM-9PM. Homestyle barbecue joint offers hearty platters of meat & sides in a rustic, barn-style hangout.
- 5 Larry's Deli & Sandwich Shop, 4526 Land O' Lakes Blvd, ☏ +1 813 996-3976. 9AM-7PM. A small deli off US-41 that is a Land O' Lakes landmark known for its Cuban sandwiches. $10-20.
- 6 Ukulele Brand's, 4805 Land O' Lakes Blvd, ☏ +1 813 995-0608. Tu-Th Su 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight. Seafood at this low-key lakefront spot with live music & game nights. $10-20 per person.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Angeline Welcome Center & Café, 11725 Angeline Blvd. Su - Th 9AM-5PM, F Sa 9AM-6PM. A small coffee shop at the north entrance of the new Angeline area being constructed.
- 2 Bee Coffee, 8609 Land O' Lakes Blvd,, ☏ +1 813 809-6787. M-F 7AM-3PM, Sa 7:30AM-3PM, Su 8AM-3PM. Small women-latino owned coffee shop off Land O' Lakes Boulevard $5-10.
- 3 In the Loop Brewing, 3338 Land O' Lakes Blvd, ☏ +1 813 997-9189, info@intheloopbrewingcompany.com. Tu 4-9PM, W Th 4-10 PM, F Sa noon-11PM, Su noon-8PM.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hyatt Place Tampa Wesley Chapel, 26000 Sierra Center Blvd, Lutz, ☏ +1 813 803-5600. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. ~$140.
- 2 SpringHill Suites Tampa Suncoast Parkway (SpringHill Suites), 16615 Crosspointe Run, ☏ +1 813 536-1900, a. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. ~$160.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]| Routes through Land O Lakes |
| Lake City ← Brooksville ← | N  S |
→ Tampa → Miami |
| New Port Richey ← | W  E |
→ Zephyrhills |