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Wimauma, FL

Wimauma is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,373 at the 2010 census, up from 4,246 at the 2000 census.

Wimauma is bordered to the north by Balm, to the west by Sun City Center, and the south by Manatee County. U.S. Route 301 forms part of the western border of the community, leading north 19 miles (31 km) to the Brandon–Tampa area and southwest 24 miles (39 km) to Bradenton. Florida State Road 674 runs through the center of Wimauma, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to Fort Lonesome and west through Sun City Center 9 miles to Ruskin.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Wimauma CDP has a total area of 25.3 square miles (65.5 km²), of which 25.0 square miles (64.8 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²), or 0.99%, is water

Wimauma was founded by Captain C.H. Davis in 1902. Davis named the town using the first few letters of the names of his daughters Will, Maude, and Mary. Wimauma was located on a 55-mile (89 km) railroad route that was built south from Durant to Manatee County and into Sarasota, with construction starting in 1895. It was incorporated in 1902 as the United States & West Indies Railroad and Steamship Company. It became the Florida West Shore Railway on May 9, 1903, and then merged into the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in 1909. In 1902, Capt. Davis helped to build the railroad connecting Turkey Creek and Bradenton. He decided to found a town at the halfway point, opening a post office there on October 24, 1902. The town had the railroad tracks as the eastern boundary and was centered on Lake Tiger, now called Lake Wimauma. 

Health and wellness are paramount in Wimauma, evident through various initiatives and facilities. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a luxurious retreat with a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body therapies. The Breakers Palm Beach is situated in Palm Beach, this historic resort features a lavish spa offering ocean-inspired treatments, wellness programs, and beauty services. Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts a stunning design and a wide array of services such as massages, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton offers a tranquil setting with personalized treatments, relaxation lounges, and a full-service salon. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, and body wraps, along with a private outdoor meditation lounge. Acqualina Spa by ESPA focuses on holistic wellness with treatments inspired by European traditions and natural ingredients.

Top Sites in Wimauma, FL: Little Manatee River State Park, The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum), ZooTampa at Lowry Park.

Population: 16,371 (2021). Elevation: 26 ft. ZIP Code: 33598. Area Code(s): 813. Area: Approximately 27.4 square miles.

FAQs

Is Wimauma, FL a suburb of Tampa?

Wimauma is a suburb of Tampa with a population of 12,439. Wimauma is in Hillsborough County. Living in Wimauma offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Wimauma and residents tend to have moderate political views.

What does the word Wimauma, FL mean?

Three people. The community's name is comprised of the first letters of founder C.H. Davis' daughters: Wilma, Maude, and Mary. Capt. Davis built a railroad between Turkey Creek and Bradenton and in 1902 established a settlement at the railway's midpoint. That community, Wimauma, was the County's fourth incorporated city from 1925 until the 1930s when the local government ceased to exist.

What is the crime rate in Wimauma, FL?

With a crime rate for both violent and property crimes combined of 3 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Wimauma is one of the lowest rates in America. This is among communities of all sizes (lower than 85% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Wimauma is one in 326.

Sources

Hillsborough County

Wikipedia

Neighborhoodscout

Niche

Ritz-Carlton Spa

Breakers Palm Beach

Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton

The Spa at Naples Grande

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Little Manatee River State Park

The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

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