I-75 Ruskin Development Site
High-Visibility Development Site in Tampa Bay's Fastest-Growing Corridor
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OFFERING OVERVIEW:
DSH Hotel Advisors has been retained as the exclusive broker to market for sale a premier hotel development opportunity located in Ruskin, Florida, one of the fastest growing corridors within Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay MSA. The offering consists of approximately 2.78+/- build-able acres situated within a 9.66+/- acre 2-parcel package and features approximately 832 feet of visibility along Interstate 75 (95,000 AADT). Strategically positioned less than one-half mile from Interstate 75 (Exit 240), the site benefits from exceptional accessibility, strong regional connectivity, and outstanding exposure to northbound and southbound travelers. The property is located immediately adjacent to Moffitt SouthShore Cancer Center, a recently completed 75,000 sq. ft. outpatient cancer center that serves as a significant healthcare demand generator for the region. Supported by continued residential, commercial, and medical expansion throughout South Hillsborough County, the site presents an outstanding opportunity for hotel development, with continued interest from nationally recognized hospitality brands seeking expansion opportunities within the Tampa Bay market. The property includes an approved CMU-12 Development Plan (DP), valid for five years, and is offered with a comprehensive due diligence package, including a Site Survey, Wetland Determination, Environmental Reports, Traffic Analysis, and Geo-technical Investigation. In addition to its fully entitled hotel development status, the site offers exceptional flexibility for a variety of commercial uses, including retail, medical, office, mixed-use, and corporate development.
MARKET OVERVIEW:
The hotel development site is strategically located just east of Interstate 75 (Exit 240) and approximately midway between Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota. Positioned within the rapidly growing South Hillsborough submarket, the site benefits from excellent regional accessibility and a diverse mix of healthcare, commercial, residential, and leisure demand. One of the area’s most significant demand generators is the new Moffitt SouthShore Cancer Center, located less than one-half mile from the subject property. The recently opened 75,000-square-foot outpatient cancer center provides medical oncology, radiation therapy, infusion services, advanced imaging, laboratory services, clinical trials, and cancer screenings, bringing nationally recognized healthcare closer to South Hillsborough County and generating year-round lodging demand for patients, families, physicians, and medical professionals. Beyond healthcare demand, the property offers convenient access to numerous Gulf Coast leisure destinations, including Apollo Beach, Bahia Beach, Anna Maria Island, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Siesta Key, while also benefiting from boating, fishing, ecotourism, and waterfront recreation throughout South Hillsborough County. Located near Sun City Center, one of Florida’s largest active-adult communities with approximately 31,000 residents, the property is positioned to benefit from a steady source of lodging demand generated by year-round visitation from family members, prospective residents, healthcare providers, contractors, and other service professionals, providing a stable complement to the area’s broader commercial and leisure demand drivers. The site’s proximity to Interstate 75 also provides direct access to Tampa Bay’s business districts, convention facilities, professional sports venues, and cultural attractions, allowing the hotel to capture a broad mix of corporate, medical, construction, government, and leisure travelers.
Nearby Demand Generators & Attractions
- Healthcare: Moffitt SouthShore, Ruskin Health Center - Suncoast Community Health Centers, Sun City Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Residential Growth: Madison Palms and expanding residential communities throughout South Hillsborough County
- Outdoor Recreation: E.G. Simmons Regional Park, Little Manatee River State Park, Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, Wolf Branch Creek Nature Preserve, Shell Point Marina, Bahia Beach Nature Preserve, Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
- Regional Attractions: Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa Convention Center, Raymond James Stadium, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Florida Aquarium, Ybor City, St. Pete Pier, Salvador Dalí Museum, Anna Maria Island, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Siesta Key Beach, Sun City
Investment highlights
Property Highlights:
- Development Site for Future Multi-Story Hotel Property
- Unique Development Opportunity in Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater MSA
- Offering Includes Approved CMU-12 Development Plan (DP) - Valid for 5 Years
- Located in a High Growth Market
- Multiple Hotel Flags Available
- Consists of 9.66+/- Total Acres (2.78+/- Build-able Acres)
- Listed for $1,950,000
Location Highlights:
- Located in the Tampa Bay MSA
- Approximately 0.5 Miles to Interstate 75
- 2.3 Miles to New Moffitt Cancer Ambulatory Center (2024)
- 3.5 Miles to Sun City Center
- 6.5 Miles from Wolf Creek Branch Nature Reserve
- 7.6 Miles from Shell Point Marina
- 7.9 Miles from Apollo Beach
- 8.0 Miles from E.G. Simmons Regional Park
- 8.6 Miles from Little Manatee River State Park
- 22.5 Miles from Ybor City
- 23.4 Miles from Florida Aquarium
- 23.7 Miles from Tampa Riverwalk
- 23.8 Miles from Tampa Convention Center
- 28.3 Miles from Zoo Tampa
- 29.2 Miles from Raymond James Stadium
- 30 Miles from Busch Gardens
- 31.6 Miles from Tampa International Airport
- 33.6 Miles from Anna Maria Island Beach
- 36.1 Miles from Salvador Dali Museum
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