Hernando County, Florida

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About our Area - Hernando County, Florida

Hernando County has experienced a tremendous growth rate in the past 10 years with an approximate population of over 165,000.  The County itself covers 312,000 acres (477 sq miles), and stretching 37 miles from east to west and 18 miles from North to South, Hernando County is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on the West.  The Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge comprises a portion of the Northwest boundary, while the Withlacoochee State Forest and the Withlacoochee River frame the Easter border.  Hernando County encompasses Aripeka, Bayport, Brooksville, Hernando Beach, Istachatta/Nobleton, Lake Lindsey, Masaryktown, Pine Island, Ridge Manor, Ridge Manor West, Spring Hill, and Weeki Wachee. 

Spring Hill is the largest Hernando County community with a population of over 85,000.  A majority of businesses thrive here with more new establishments and franchises opening every day.  New home construction on existing platted vacant lots as well as the new communities such as Deerfield Estates, Sterling Hills, Villages of Avalon, Trillium, Hernando Oaks, and Southern Hills Plantation affords buyers many housing options. 

Several golf club communities, retirement communities, planned community developments, gulf side homes, homes on canals and on acreage along rolling hills all contribute to the diversity of the Hernando County lifestyle.  The Suncoast Parkway provides a quick and easy commute to and from the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg area allowing those seeking the enjoyment of a suburban lifestyle the convenience of nearby city amenities.  So as you can see, Hernando County is the place just waiting for you to come and experience it.  There is a dream home here just for you!