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Valrico may have one of the most varied histories of any community in the area. It was given its name which means Spanish for "Valley of Gold” in the 1880’s by William G. Tousey, a professor of psychology at Tufts College in Boston who, along with other New Englanders who had purchased property here and established homes they hoped to live in during the winter months.

When the railroad was completed in 1890, Valrico was on the map with a depot and a post office. Tousey and colleagues platted streets, businesses opened and the community experienced the dreams and promises that successful and unsuccessful Florida communities have experienced during "boom times" from that day until the present.

Valrico boasted retail stores and a bank, and even had a golf course laid out in its plans. Local clay was used in making bricks and Valrico brick was used in 1916 to construct the bank building and the large civic building still is in use today as the home of the Village Players Theatrical Company.

Little other than its natural beauty, the original street arrangement and the groves survive to reflect the historic character of the community. Valrico now has two remaining citrus groves to reflect the historic character of the community.

The area is easily accessible to all parts of Tampa by the Crosstown Expressway, State Road 60, Interstate 4, Interstate 75 and a number of county roads with driving time of approximately 15-20 minutes. The Tampa area is home to many fine restaurants including the historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City.

The Tampa Bay Area offers an extraordinary selection of fine courses, clubs and resorts. Satisfyingly challenging water hazards abound and both the scenery and the winter, spring and fall weather are superb. The area is also home to a variety of professional sports teams including the 2003 Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Area residents and visitors seem to live for golf, which explains why so many people choose to live and vacation here. Winters are generally very mild and residents often joke that since winter only lasts one week a year, they never know when it will occur! The rainy season begins in early June and, in most cases consists of daily afternoon or evening showers through September. The rest of the year seems to be endless days of sunshine allowing residents, and tourists alike, to enjoy the abundance of attractions available in Valrico’s neighboring cities.

Water activities including fishing, surfing, canoeing and kayaking are anywhere from five minutes to an hour's drive and for the avid shopper, there is the Brandon Town Center. Both the International Plaza and the Ellenton Outlet Mall are only 30 minutes away. If you’re planning for long distance travels, the Tampa International Airport and the St. Petersburg - Clearwater International Airport are both only a half hour away.

Valrico residents searching for higher education have their choice of any number of fully accredited institutions all located within close proximity including The University of Tampa, the University of South Florida, and Hillsborough Community College. Hillsborough Community College is often referred to as “The” Community College of Tampa Bay offering small classes allowing for specialized individual attention. The college has four convenient locations and offers day, evening, and weekend classes, in addition to an assortment of online e-classes classes to accommodate a variety of educational needs.

Valrico’s central location provides its residents with the simplicity of small town life, while remaining within close proximity to all the benefits usually associated with a major metropolitan area. Whether you’re looking for a permanent residence or a vacation home, Valrico has what you’re looking for.