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Dade City, Florida (Pasco County)

Community Overview

Dade City features a unique "Old Florida" vibe that sets it apart from many fast-growing areas in Central Florida. Its charm is derived from its historic downtown, rolling hills, local parks, and independently owned businesses instead of large urban developments. Overall, Dade City harmonizes a preserved historic downtown with ample parks and outdoor recreation, locally focused shopping, and a variety of historic, suburban, and rural residential architecture. The town's character is found in its walk-able historic streets, civic landmarks like the 1909 courthouse, independent businesses, and the surrounding agricultural landscapes, giving it a distinctly small-town feel.

Parks, Nature and Outdoor Recreation

Some of the most popular parks and outdoor spaces include:

• Price Park

• Dade City Dog Park

• John S. Burks Memorial Park

• Withlacoochee River Park

• Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve – West Tract

• Hardy Trail

• Agnes Lamb Park

Residential Architecture & Housing Style

Dade City's housing reflects more than a century of development. These neighborhoods contribute to the city's designation as one of Florida's historic small towns. Downtown residential architecture is made up of Victorian, Queen Anne, Craftsman, Colonial Revival and Folk Victorian homes. Moving outward from downtown you'll find Ranch-style homes, single-family subdivisions, traditional Florida ranch homes, and Craftsman-inspired designs. Just outside the city limits are horse farms, citrus groves, ranches, custom country homes, and large-acreage estates.

Shopping

While historic downtown Dade City spotlights locally owned businesses, larger national names can be found nearby.

Shopping areas include:

• Downtown Dade City Main Street.

• Antique Mall of Dade City near the corner of US-301/98 and Morningside Dr.

• The Shoppes of Dade City near the corner of US-301/98 and state road 52.

• Morningside Plaza at the corner of US-301/98 and Morningside Dr.

• Dade Village Shopping Center at the corner of Gaddis St and 10th st.

• The Market at Mirada on state road 52 east of I-75.

• Zephyr Commons at the corner of US-301 and Kossik Rd.

• Merchants Square at the corner of US-301 and Pretty Pond Rd.