Ruskin/Sun City Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Ruskin/Sun City is located in Hillsborough County just south of Tampa near the Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Ruskin is a quiet, peaceful place “off the beaten track,” in the South Shore Region of the County, within easy access to several larger urban areas. The nearby Gulf and fresh water lakes provide plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports. Neighboring Sun City comprises a large portion of Hillsborough County with more than 12,000 private homes and fourteen facilities that provide many activities for its residents. With a year-round balmy climate, the Ruskin/Sun City area enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine per year, plenty of reason for residents and visitors to enjoy its many beautiful beaches, golf courses, parks and recreation areas. The Little Manatee State Recreation Area is located approximately four miles south of Sun City and includes campsites, picnic areas, canoe launching areas, fishing, horseback riding and a hiking trail. Simmons County Park is also nearby and includes a lovely bayside beach, swimming, fishing piers, picnic areas and boat ramps. Several fairs and festivals are held in the Ruskin/Sun City area each year including a Strawberry Festival, Yacht Club Boat Parade and a Seafood and Arts Festival. Ruskin/Sun City are within two hours of Disney World, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, Bok Tower Gardens and Busch Gardens.

Surrounding areas: Apollo Beach, Florida (4.1 mi), Parrish, Florida (8.8 mi), Riverview, Florida (12.9 mi), Ellenton, Florida (14.7 mi), St Petersburg, Florida (15.3 mi), Palmetto, Florida (16.0 mi), Gulfport, Florida (17.0 mi)

Ruskin/Sun City Vacation Rentals

	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Pirate's Pointe Resort	P		Cottage	1	1	4
Waterfront duplex			Duplex	1	1	2-3
Attached Villa			Villa	1	1½	5-6
Kings Point, Sun City; Walk to Main Clubhouse			Villa	1	2	1-3
Waterfront 2 Bedroom- Excellent Views			Condo	2	1	5
Little Harbor Resort and Marina Townhomes	P	H	Townhome	2	1½	2-6
Kings Point	P	H	Condo	2	2	3-4
Short Term( even 1 mo.) Stays in Sun City Center	P	H	Condo	2	2	4-6
Come Play & Stay on the Beach at Little Harbor Resort	P	H	Townhome	2	2½	4-6
Gulf Coast vacation townhome on Tampa Bay	P	H	Townhome	2	2½	4
Key West Style Getaway		H	House	3	2	4-8
Little Manatee River House			House	3	2	6-8

Ruskin/Sun City Weather & Climate

Temperate and mild ,the central West Coast of Florida in the Clearwater/St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area enjoys a semi tropical climate with warm Gulf breezes and plenty of sunshine. Frequent thunderstorms, short in duration, dominate the summertime weather patterns, where humidity usually hovers near the 100 percent mark. Even with these frequent summer storms, however, this area of the state enjoys the most days of sunshine per year - with an average of 361. June through September are the wettest months, with the rest of the year being pretty dry by comparison. The most pleasant weather is found during the winter months between November and March when the humidity becomes more bearable and winds from the Bay and Gulf keep temperatures moderate.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	72°F	49°F	2.79 in.	63°F
February	73°F	50°F	3.13 in.	64°F
March	77°F	54°F	3.02 in.	68°F
April	81°F	58°F	2.05 in.	74°F
May	86°F	64°F	2.98 in.	80°F
June	89°F	70°F	7.09 in.	84°F
July	90°F	72°F	7.57 in.	86°F
August	90°F	72°F	8.67 in.	86°F
September	89°F	71°F	7.45 in.	84°F
October	84°F	65°F	2.78 in.	78°F
November	79°F	57°F	2.31 in.	70°F
December	73°F	51°F	2.25 in.	64°F

Ruskin/Sun City Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Tampa International airport (TPA) located about 19 miles northwest of Ruskin-Sun City in Tampa, Florida, the St Petersburg Clearwater International airport (PIE) located approximately 20 miles northwest of Ruskin-Sun City in St. Petersburg / Clearwater, Florida, the Sarasota Bradenton International airport (SRQ) located roughly 23 miles southwest of Ruskin-Sun City in Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida, and finally the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located around 31 miles northeast of Ruskin-Sun City in Lakeland, Florida.

Ruskin/Sun City Attractions

While staying in your Ruskin/Sun City Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.


Amusement and Theme Parks
Busch Gardens Tampa	Tampa	FL	16.2 mi.
Celebration Station	Clearwater	FL	28.6 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park	Winter Haven	FL	49.9 mi.
Kidstar Park	Port Charlotte	FL	51.4 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM Studios	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Walt Disney World - Epcot	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Old Town	Kissimmee	FL	74.1 mi.
SeaWorld Orlando	Orlando	FL	85.7 mi.
Universal Studios Florida	Orlando	FL	85.7 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure	Orlando	FL	85.7 mi.

Water Parks
Adventure Island	Tampa	FL	16.2 mi.
Buccaneer Bay	Spring Hill	FL	53.4 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Water Mania	Kissimmee	FL	74.1 mi.
Wet N' Wild	Orlando	FL	85.7 mi.
Wild Waters	Silver Springs	FL	106.3 mi.

Golf Courses
Apollo Beach Golf & Sea Club	Apollo Beach	FL	4.1 mi.
Club Renaissance	Sun City Center	FL	4.9 mi.
Palmetto Pines Golf Course	Parrish	FL	9.3 mi.
Summerfield Crossings Golf Club	Riverview	FL	12.9 mi.
Woodlands Golf Course	Ellenton	FL	14.6 mi.
Mangrove Bay Golf Course	Saint Petersburg	FL	15.2 mi.
Twin Brooks Golf Course	Saint Petersburg	FL	15.2 mi.
Buffalo Creek Golf Course	Palmetto	FL	16.0 mi.
Imperial Lakes Golf Course	Palmetto	FL	16.0 mi.
Palm View Hills Golf Course	Palmetto	FL	16.0 mi.
Terra Ceia Bay Golf & Tennis Club	Palmetto	FL	16.0 mi.
Babe Zaharias Golf Course	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Countryway Golf Club	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Hidden Gunn Golf & Driving Range	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Northdale Golf & Tennis Club	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Pebble Creek Golf Club	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Rocky Point Golf Course	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Rogers Park Golf Course	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
University of South Florida Golf Course	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Westchase Golf Club	Tampa	FL	17.9 mi.
Heather Hills Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.
Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.
Links at Greenfield Plantation	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.
Manatee County Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.
Palma Sola Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.
Peridia Golf & Country Club	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.
Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.
Preserve Golf Club at Tara	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.
River Club	Bradenton	FL	18.1 mi.

State Parks
Little Manatee River State Park		FL	5.7 mi.
Judah P Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park		FL	14.6 mi.
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park		FL	15.1 mi.
Ybor City Museum State Park		FL	17.0 mi.
Lake Manatee State Park		FL	18.0 mi.
Alafia River State Park		FL	21.1 mi.
Hillsborough River State Park		FL	28.4 mi.
Caladesi Island State Park		FL	31.5 mi.
Myakka River State Park		FL	33.6 mi.
Honeymoon Island State Park		FL	34.2 mi.
Oscar Scherer State Park		FL	37.7 mi.
Paynes Creek Historic State Park		FL	39.1 mi.

Museums
St. Petersburg Museum of History	St. Petersburg	FL	15.8 mi.	(History)
Salvador Dali Museum	St Petersburg	FL	15.8 mi.	(Art)
St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts	St. Petersburg	FL	15.8 mi.	(Art)
Florida Holocaust Museum	St. Petersburg	FL	15.8 mi.	(History)
Florida International Museum	St. Petersburg	FL	15.8 mi.	(History)
Tampa Museum of Art	Tampa	FL	16.2 mi.	(Art)
Henry B. Plant Museum	Tampa	FL	16.2 mi.	(History)
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art	Sarasota	FL	26.9 mi.	(Art)
International Sport Aviation Museum (ISAM)	Lakeland	FL	36.9 mi.	(Technology)

Zoos and Aquariums
Busch Gardens	Tampa	FL	16.2 mi.
Florida Aquarium	Tampa	FL	16.2 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden	Tampa	FL	16.2 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological Park	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
The Living Seas	Lake Buena Vista	FL	71.8 mi.
Sea World of Orlando	Orlando	FL	85.7 mi.
Central Florida Zoological Park	Lake Monroe	FL	102.0 mi.
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	106.3 mi.
Brevard Zoo	Melbourne	FL	114.2 mi.

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