Nature preserves, golf courses, ranches where you can go horseback riding, wilderness parks filled with trails, and vast acres of Florida’s Gulf distinctive flora and wildlife all surround Odessa. The Pasco County city, just on the edge of the gorgeous Lutz Lake Fern TrailHead, lies just 30 minutes north of bustling downtown Tampa.

Odessa’s ideal location, near the intersection of the Suncoast Pkwy and SR 54, gives homebuyers in Lennar’s communities outstanding access to the best of Tampa Bay. Some of the area’s finest golf courses are literally just down the street, while the Gulf of Mexico and its white-sand beaches and charming seaside villages offer even more leisure and recreational opportunities.

From wildlife rescue sanctuaries to farmers markets and from charter-fishing tours to sports-shooting clubs, Odessa is also close to Tampa Premium Outlets, a mecca for shoppers, and a hub of locals’ favorite eateries and fascinating cultural and natural landmarks.