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Ruskin, FL

Ruskin is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida. The area was part of the chiefdom of the Uzita at the time of the Hernando de Soto expedition in 1539. The community was founded on August 7, 1908, on the shores of the Little Manatee River. It was developed by Dr. George McAnelly Miller, an attorney and professor at Ruskin College in Trenton, Missouri, and Addie Dickman Miller. It is named after the essayist and social critic John Ruskin. Miller established the short-lived Ruskin College. It was one of the Ruskin Colleges.

Ruskin is located in south-central Hillsborough County, on the north side of the Little Manatee River. It is bordered to the north by Apollo Beach and to the east by Sun City Center. U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of town, leading north 10 miles (16 km) to Gibsonton and southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Bradenton. Interstate 75 runs along the eastern edge of Ruskin, with access from Exit 240 (State Road 674/College Avenue). I-75 leads north 16 miles (26 km) to Brandon and south 30 miles (48 km) to Sarasota. Downtown Tampa is 24 miles (39 km) to the north via I-75 and the Selmon Expressway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Ruskin CDP has a total area of 19.5 square miles (50.6 km²), of which 18.0 square miles (46.7 km²) are land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²), or 7.80%, is water.

The town and college were named after the English writer and social reformist John Ruskin. Ruskin, a utopian, founded the Guild of St George, a celebration of workmanship that underpinned the Arts and Crafts movement of William Morris. Ruskin was a passionate educator.

Health and wellness are integral to the Ruskin community, and the South Bay Hospital plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Florida's Gulf Coast, Ruskin offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas. 24-Hour Fitness provides a range of fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training options, and amenities such as steam rooms and whirlpools. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to its facilities, a variety of workout equipment, personal training services, and virtual classes. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable membership options and offering cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and a judgment-free atmosphere.

Top Sites in Ruskin, FL: The Florida Aquarium, The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum), Sunken Gardens. 

Population: 28,620 (2020). ZIP Codes: 33570. Area code: 813. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Area: 19.53 sq mi (50.59 km²).

FAQs

Is Ruskin, FL expensive to live in?

Ruskin is part of Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metro metro area, which is ranked 99 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Ruskin is estimated to be 98.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

What is the racial makeup of Ruskin, FL?

As of the 2010 US Census, 17,208 people were living in the community. The racial makeup of the community was 71.71% White, 9.12% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 15.28% from other races, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.87% of the population.

Is Ruskin, FL a good area?

Is it Safe to Live in Ruskin, FL? The violent crime rate is 29.7 out of 100 in Ruskin, FL, which means that nearly 30 out of every 100 people living there have been a victim of violent crime. However, it's worth noting that the US average for violent crime is 22.7, which isn't much lower.

Sources

Hillsborough County

Wikipedia

Hideawaystorage

Fly Homes

South Bay Hospital

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

LA Fitness

24-Hour Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

The Florida Aquarium

The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)

Sunken Gardens

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