6801 Colonial Lake Drive
Riverview, FL 33578-8318

General CDD Information

Lake St. Charles (LSC) is a 400 acre residential community located in Riverview, Florida, which is found in the southeast portion of Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Riverview is 2 miles south of Tampa, 5 miles south of Westfield Brandon Mall and 1.5 miles from Home Depot. Downtown Tampa is about 20 minutes away and MacDill Air Force Base is about 25 minutes away.

One of the many beneficial features of Lake St. Charles is its proximity to major access routes including Interstate 75, Selmon Crosstown and Interstate 4 that allows for easy access to downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport, which can be reached in 20 and 30 minutes respectively. Many Gulf Beaches are 30 to 45 minutes away and Disney World, in nearby Orlando is approximately 45 miles away.

Lake St. Charles consists of 786 single-family homes and 40 maintenance-free villas.

The commercial portion of Lake St. Charles consists of approximately 11 acres and includes a Sweet Bay grocery store, other retail shops, a Radiant gas station with a convenience store and a car wash. Retail stores include a laundry, Chinese food restaurant, Italian restaurant, dentist and tanning parlor located in the shopping center. A professional center contains the Kids Community College (which is owned by a LSC resident).

Amenity Information

You can enjoy country-style living with the convenience of the city right here at Lake St. Charles Community Development District.
The Lake St. Charles Community Development District also has many recreational amenities where you can enjoy nature in abundance. The subdivision encircles a scenic 70-acre lake. Homes nestle in and around the lake, wetlands and ponds that are thick with pines and oaks. You can walk or hike around an enjoyable 2-mile nature path that weaves around the lake and conservation areas, replete with tropical foliage and birds. You can use the 10 Parcours exercise stations along the way for a more complete workout.

Recreational amenities include 15 acres of park, including sports complex, adjacent to the lake. A Community Center is home to two swimming pools, including a lap pool, a spa and kiddie pool as well as a lighted sand volleyball court. The swimming pool and clubhouse overlook beautiful Lake St. Charles, where spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed. Other park facilities, connected by the nature path, include 2 children's playgrounds (including a toddler playground), a doggie park (with two fenced areas: one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs), a soccer/baseball field, 2 basketballs courts, 3 lighted tennins courts, 2 fishing docks and rustic canoe launch.

For more information, contact the Lake St. Charles District Office at (813) 741-9768.