Marcsargis Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Looking to buy on a lake in the Tampa/Sarasota area to ski and surf on. Being on a lake with direct access to the water rather than trailering is preferable. 200 acres or larger. Any thoughts/suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando76 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Ha, there are no lakes in Tampa/Sarasota area. In reality there’s a couple in north Tampa but it’s slim pickings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted January 26, 2019 Baller Share Posted January 26, 2019 @Orlando76 is right. Look hard but not aware of any . Let us know if any discoveries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ScottScott Posted January 27, 2019 Members Share Posted January 27, 2019 Lake Tarpon is about all there is for lakes. Hillsborough River, and Manatee Rivers go pretty far inland. Can't say how far inland is navigable, and probably a lot of no wake areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcsargis Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Thanks for the insight. How about further east towards Orlando. I’ve got family in the Sarasota area and would like to stay relatively close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ScottScott Posted January 27, 2019 Members Share Posted January 27, 2019 There are a couple decent size lakes in the Lakeland area, then not much farther east is Winter Haven where there is a large chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcsargis Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Thanks, I’ll check both of those areas out. Are the water temps in the winter season tolerable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted January 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted January 27, 2019 Winter Haven water is 68 today. Can’t ever remember it getting below 62. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted January 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted January 27, 2019 @Marcsargis anything decent will be 500k and up to be on the water. Florida is experiencing a housing boom so prices are up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcsargis Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Anyone know a realtor familiar with the Lakeland/Winter Haven area who skis/surfs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBoy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 @Marcsargis send me your contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando76 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Shhh, guys do not mention Polk County lakes. It’s the last waterfront in Florida in my price range and traffic and people are tolerable. I mean Polk county is a cesspool. Hicks and meth and contaminated water, stay in Tampa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcsargis Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Ok, Polk County it is. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kc Posted January 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted January 28, 2019 @Marcsargis check out Floridalakefront.com. There are a number of skiable lakes in the Tampa area, not necessarily in Tampa proper. Mostly located in Odessa, Lutz, and Land o Lakes area. I skied on Lake Keystone, and a little on Lake Carolwood, while I was attending college in Tampa. Many, many years ago. Best of luck in your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcsargis Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks everyone for the info and suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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