The subject property is located in Hardee County, Florida which has a total population of 26,937. Wauchula Plaza is conveniently located on US Highway 17 South, at the intersection of Stenstrom Road in Wauchula- which is 35 miles south of Lakeland, and 50 miles southeast of Tampa.
This updated and meticulously maintained center is anchored by national and regional tenants Winn Dixie, Beall’s Outlet, Dollar Tree, and Tractor Supply Company. Hardee County is located in what is known as the “Bone Valley” which contains most of North America’s phosphate deposits.
The Mosaic company currently owns all mining land in Hardee County with around 10,000 acres near Fort Green, which is located 5-10 miles west of Wauchula. They are proposing an expansion of around 27,000 acres in a new mine near Ona, FL, also within 10 miles of the subject.
Inland counties of the Southwest Florida region are notably rural, with the primary economic driver being agriculture. Important products grown in this area include tomatoes, beef, sugarcane, and citrus products including oranges. Agricultural harvesting in Southwest Florida employs approximately 16,000 seasonal workers.
Henry Kerson
Cambridge Properties
