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Home Owners Association Information About
Southshore Bay, Wimauma, FL 33598

At a glance

Southshore Bay is a gated master-planned community in Wimauma, FL 33598 featuring a 5-acre Crystal Lagoon. It has a CDD for common areas and multiple HOAs (managed primarily by Kai at 813-565-4663) with sub-associations for sections like the 55+ Medley neighborhood (Icon Management). Key verified facts include quarterly HOA assessments including internet, pet limits of 2 per household, no short-term rentals, and amenities like trails and dog park; specific current fees and full rules unavailable in public sources.

Community Overview

Southshore Bay is a master-planned, gated community in Wimauma, FL featuring a Crystal Lagoon as its centerpiece. The CDD manages common areas including entrances, landscaping, and parks, while the HOA enforces covenants and handles architectural reviews. Sub-HOAs exist for sections like townhomes and the 55+ Medley neighborhood.

HOA Fees

Quarterly assessments due January, April, July, October; exact amounts vary by neighborhood and include ULTRAFi internet/cable. Lagoon payments may be separate. Details not publicly available for specific current fees or special assessments.

HOA Rules & Regulations

Architectural changes require HOA approval (up to 30 days). No short-term rentals (minimum 6-12 months depending on section). Pet limit: no more than 2 dogs and/or cats per household. No street parking in some sections. Trash/recycling via Hillsborough County.

Community Amenities

  • Name: Southshore Bay Lagoon
    Type of Amenity: Resort-style amenity
    Availability within the community or nearby: Within community
    Description: 4.85-5 acre man-made Crystal Lagoon with white sand beaches, swim-up bar, kayaking, paddleboarding.
    Key features: Sandy beaches, swim-up bar, water slide, obstacle course, events
    Capacity or size: 4.85 acres
    Hours of operation: Details not publicly available
    Access restrictions: Residents primarily; day passes available
    Ratings and reviews: Details not publicly available
    Email: lagooninfo@metrolagoons.com or via lagooninformation.com
    Phone number: (813) 527-0775
    Office Phone number: Details not publicly available
  • Name: Medley Club at Southshore Bay
    Type of Amenity: Clubhouse
    Availability within the community or nearby: 55+ section
    Description: Clubhouse for active adult residents with restaurant, bar, multipurpose rooms, billiards.
    Key features: Restaurant/bar, billiards, multipurpose space
    Capacity or size: Details not publicly available
    Hours of operation: Details not publicly available
    Access restrictions: Residents only (Medley section)
    Ratings and reviews: Details not publicly available
    Email: Details not publicly available
    Phone number: (813) 642-1100
    Office Phone number: (813) 642-1100
  • Name: Medley Pool and Recreation
    Type of Amenity: Swimming pool
    Availability within the community or nearby: 55+ section
    Description: Outdoor pool with deck, tiki bar, bocce, pickleball.
    Key features: Pool deck, tiki bar, bocce courts, pickleball courts
    Capacity or size: Details not publicly available
    Hours of operation: Details not publicly available
    Access restrictions: Residents only (Medley section)
    Ratings and reviews: Details not publicly available
    Email: Details not publicly available
    Phone number: (813) 642-1100
    Office Phone number: (813) 642-1100
  • Name: Fitness Center (Medley)
    Type of Amenity: Fitness center
    Availability within the community or nearby: 55+ section
    Description: State-of-the-art fitness center in the Medley clubhouse.
    Key features: Exercise equipment
    Capacity or size: Details not publicly available
    Hours of operation: Details not publicly available
    Access restrictions: Residents only (Medley section)
    Ratings and reviews: Details not publicly available
    Email: Details not publicly available
    Phone number: (813) 642-1100
    Office Phone number: (813) 642-1100
  • Name: Community Dog Park
    Type of Amenity: Park
    Availability within the community or nearby: Within community
    Description: Dedicated dog park for residents and pets.
    Key features: Play area for dogs
    Capacity or size: Details not publicly available
    Hours of operation: Details not publicly available
    Access restrictions: Residents only
    Ratings and reviews: Details not publicly available
    Email: Details not publicly available
    Phone number: Details not publicly available
    Office Phone number: Details not publicly available
  • Name: Walking and Biking Trails
    Type of Amenity: Park
    Availability within the community or nearby: Within community
    Description: Miles of paved paths, sidewalks, and trails connecting amenities.
    Key features: Paved paths, natural trails
    Capacity or size: Several miles
    Hours of operation: Details not publicly available
    Access restrictions: Residents only
    Ratings and reviews: Details not publicly available
    Email: Details not publicly available
    Phone number: Details not publicly available
    Office Phone number: Details not publicly available

Lifestyle

Residents enjoy resort-style living centered around the lagoon with beach-like recreation, events, trails, and green spaces in a gated setting. The community offers a mix of family and 55+ living with modern homes and convenient access to Tampa area amenities.

Contact Information

HOA Name: Southshore Bay Homeowners' Association, Inc.
Management Company: Kai (HiKai)
Phone Number: 813-565-4663
Email Address: southshorebay@hikai.com
Website: https://southshorebay.hikai.com or https://hikai.com/communities/southshore-bay/
Mailing Address: Southshore Bay HOA, P.O. Box 161267, Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-1267
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm
For Medley 55+ section: Icon Management, 813-642-1100
CDD: Southshore Bay CDD, 2502 N Rocky Point Dr Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607, 813-565-4663

Notable Aspects

Features Hillsborough County’s only Crystal Lagoon amenity (privately owned). Includes ULTRAFi high-speed internet included in assessments, solar streetlights, smart home features. Gated with separate management for 55+ section. Mix of builders including Lennar, D.R. Horton.

Conclusion

Southshore Bay provides a unique lagoon-centered lifestyle in Wimauma with distinct CDD/HOA roles, resort amenities, and varied housing options for different lifestyles.

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Sources and methodology

How this information was reviewed

Public sources checked include official CDD site (southshorebaycdd.org), management company pages (hikai.com), developer sites (metrodevelopmentgroup.com), real estate listings (55places.com, bexrealty.com), and Crystal Lagoons project pages. Gaps include exact current HOA fees, detailed rules documents, and comprehensive amenity hours/contacts, which are not fully published online and may require resident portal access.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Who manages the HOA for Southshore Bay?

Kai (HiKai) manages the main Southshore Bay HOA with contact 813-565-4663 and southshorebay@hikai.com; Icon Management handles the Medley 55+ section at 813-642-1100.

What is the main amenity in Southshore Bay?

A 4.85-5 acre Crystal Lagoon with beaches, swim-up bar, and water activities, privately owned and accessible primarily to residents.

Are there rental restrictions?

Yes, no short-term rentals; leases must be minimum 6 months or 1 year depending on the section, per HOA policies.

What is the role of the CDD vs HOA?

The CDD manages common areas like entrances and parks; the HOA enforces rules, handles architectural reviews, and collects assessments.

Is the lagoon open to the public?

Primarily for residents with limited day passes available; contact Lagoon Information at (813) 527-0775 for details.