RaceTrac Fuels Ruskin’s Growth: New Listing Highlights Expanding Commercial Landscape
By Zach Ellis & Paul Rutledge | Extended Reach Florida
Ruskin’s growth isn’t just rooftops anymore. A new RaceTrac listing along US-41 underscores how the corridor is transitioning into a fuller mix of retail, services, and light industrial. Below are the specific sites and projects shaping the market right now.
Spotlight: New RaceTrac Listing (US-41 Corridor)
Positioned on high-visibility US-41 (S. Tamiami Trail) with swift access to SR-674/College Ave W and I-75, the RaceTrac site sits in the path of daily commuter traffic and growing neighborhoods. With CG (General Commercial) entitlements nearby and strong corridor fundamentals, RaceTrac becomes both a traffic anchor and a signal to other national brands.
Notable Commercial Sites & Projects (with locations)
1) 6.07-Acre Development Tract — 1267 US Highway 41 S, Ruskin, FL
- Frontage: ~714 ft on US-41
- Zoning: CG (General Commercial)
- Potential Uses: Retail, mixed-use, office, medical
- Access: Minutes to SR-674 and I-75
- Why it matters: Big, visible, and flexible—prime for a multi-pad program or a single retail/medical user.
2) Office/Warehouse/Commercial Land — 1506 E College Ave, Ruskin, FL
- Acreage: ~6.2 acres
- Status: “Virtually development-ready” (utilities, cleared site)
- Positioning: Suited for service businesses, light industrial, or support retail near growing housing stock
- Why it matters: Not just retail—this indicates real demand for employment/operations space.
3) Recent Rezoning: Warehouse & Light Industrial — Ruskin / South Shore Area
- Approved Uses: Warehouse facilities, mini-warehouses, rental services for trucks/commercial vehicles
- Notes: Some approvals include buffering/compatibility conditions
- Why it matters: Confirms institutional willingness to diversify beyond storefronts—key for logistics and local service economy.
4) Retail Center Pipeline — Cypress Village Plaza, Sun City Center Blvd / SR-674
- Program: Retail/office/industrial pad sites
- Scale: ~143,000 sq ft GLA
- Traffic: ~38,000 AADT on SR-674
- Why it matters: Captures demand from south Hillsborough’s expanding residential base and retirement communities. (Source: LoopNet)
Why This Momentum Matters
- Rooftops to Real Uses: Rapid housing delivery is driving demand for fuel, groceries, dining, healthcare, fitness, and services.
- Corridor Strength: US-41 and SR-674 deliver the visibility and counts national tenants require.
- Use Diversification: Active industrial/warehouse rezonings broaden the tenant mix and daytime population.
- Timing Edge: Many sites are still in acquisition/entitlement—a window for investors to secure frontage before full build-out.
Looking Ahead
As RaceTrac and other national brands stake claims along US 41, Ruskin is quickly transitioning from a quiet residential enclave into a vibrant commercial corridor. For developers and investors watching Florida’s next growth zones, this market is no longer on the fringe — it’s on the map.
