Gibsonton is another of Florida’s West Coast
well kept secrets. Nestled between Tampa and Apollo Beach, there
are many options for wonderful homes here for a first time home
buyers, retiree or a family due to the affordable housing.
Gibsonton’s easy access to I-75 makes travel to Brandon, Tampa
or Sarasota in minutes to enjoy fine dining, shopping, theater.
The 25 mile Alafia River stretches from the mouth of Tampa Bay
through Gibsonton to Riverview and Litha. The Gibsonton
Community is planning for a Riverwalk and several nature
preservation areas in the future.
Gibsonton is also home to the East Bay
Speedway, a 1/3 of a mile racetrack where races and events take
place throughout the year. Located directly on Hwy 41 north of
Gibsonton Road sits Williams Park with a public boat ramp and
picnic areas and, is considered one of the top freshwater
fishing locations in Tampa Bay and St. Pete. Birdwatchers love
Gibsonton whereas the Audubon Society lists the Richard T. Paul
Sanctuary and it’s two islands, Bird Island and Sunken Island,
as one of the largest bird colonies in Florida and one of the
most diverse in the nation.
