Sun Bay South blends military roots with coastal living
Sun Bay South, a community bordered by Tampa Bay to the west and MacDill Air Force Base to the south, features a mix of newer rental properties and single-family homes built primarily during 20th-century housing booms. In addition to the rentals and traditional housing, the community is home to Winward Lakes, a 55-plus retirement community that appeals to military retirees. Fishing-related industries are big business in Sun Bay South. Numerous fishing charters in the community offer a variety of angling adventures for all ages and skill levels, and multiple marinas provide boat storage and repair.
Architectural variety adds character to inland streets
Inland, the streets of Sun Bay South are filled with varying styles of ranch houses, although bungalows and homes influenced by Spanish, midcentury modern and Gothic styles add to the neighborhood’s architectural diversity. The Gandy Civic Association plays a significant role in serving the residents of Sun Bay South. The organization provides community outreach and partners with residents on infrastructure projects.
Local middle school offers International Baccalaureate program
Sun Bay South features all three levels of secondary education within its borders. It is home to Lanier Elementary School, South Tampa Academy at Monroe Middle School and Robinson High School. Monroe is a magnet school that offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, an internationally focused learning tract that provides entrance into the full IB program.
Parks offer fishing, swimming and mangrove-lined trails
Bobby Hicks Park is the neighborhood’s recreation center. Its 3-acre pond features fishing and the occasional alligator sighting. Nearby is the Bobby Hicks Pool, a public swimming complex that offers a year-round schedule of lessons and aquatics classes. A.J. Palonis Park, named after Lt. Col. Anthony J. Palonis, a decorated veteran who served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, is located on the northernmost of Sun Bay South’s peninsular areas. It features a boardwalk and a nature trail that winds its way through a canopy of mangroves, known as tunnels, into Tampa Bay. Nearby on the peninsula are the Gandy Boat Ramp and a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation office.
Easy access to daily essentials on Gandy Boulevar
Sun Bay South is conveniently located to businesses that serve residents’ daily needs. Just south of Gandy Boulevard, the neighborhood’s northern border, is a Walmart Supercenter and a Home Depot. A Publix with a pharmacy and a Target are located just across Gandy Boulevard. Heading west out of the neighborhood, Gandy Boulevard becomes the Gandy Bridge, which allows Sun Bay residents easy access to St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay.
Gandy Civic Association brings residents together year-round
The Gandy Civic Association, centrally located in the community on Oklahoma Avenue, serves the neighborhood in many ways. In addition to partnering with residents on infrastructure projects and renting building space for celebrations and organizational meetings, the organization plans and conducts community events and meetings throughout the year. From Easter egg hunts, Halloween haunted houses and Christmas parties to political candidate forums, the organization’s calendar of events serves children and adults alike. The association ran a public grocery store for two years after the pandemic, and that effort has shifted to providing a community garden.
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Parks in this Area
Skyview Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Picnic Area
A.J. Palonis Jr Park
Boating
Fishing
Trails
Palma Ceia Lions Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Foster Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Bobby Hicks Park
Boating
Fishing
Nature Center
Grandy Park South
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Tampa International
18 min drive
Bus
Dale Mabry HWY & Rogers Ave
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Dale Mabry HWY & Oklahoma Ave
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Manhattan Av & Gandy Blvd
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Manhattan Av & Iowa Av
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Dale Mabry HWY & Interbay Blvd
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Manhattan Av & Oklahoma Av
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Gandy Blvd & Manhattan Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.32 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
10/13/2022Niche Review
The best aspects of this area is the location and proximity to MacDill AF base and Bayshore Blvd. I have great neighbors all around me and I feel relatively safe here. When I walk my dogs I have to be extremely careful due to people driving fast through the neighborhoods. Plenty of stores are within a mile. Also definitely worth noting is we are right by the Gandy bridge which takes you to St Pete so getting to the beach is easy around 40 minutes depending on traffic. We are very glad we chose to move to this area in South Tampa.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sun Bay South
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sun Bay South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sun Bay South, Tampa sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Sun Bay South, Tampa over the last 12 months is $455,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
23,123
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,163
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,516
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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