Governor Rick Scott Industrial Park | Sumter County Economic Development

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Acres: 424 (Will Divide)

Industrial Zoning

Governor Rick Scott Industrial Park is located near the Florida’s Turnpike/Interstate 75 intersection and US Highway 301. Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville are all within approximately 60 minutes of the property.

Property Info

GIS/Parcel ID: F35-010, J02-002, F35-004
Acreage: 424 Acres

Utilities

Electric: Duke Energy
Data: Spectrum
Water: Wildwood Utility Dependent District
Sewer: Wildwood Utility Dependent District
Natural Gas: TECO Peoples Gas

Transportation

Highways Serving Site: Interstate-75, Florida's Turnpike; SR44
Seaports: Tampa -1 hr; Manatee 1.5 hours
Commercial Airports: Leesburg Int'l - 30 mins; Tampa Int'l - 1 hr; Orlando Int'l - 1 hr
Rail Access: CSX-Rail S-Line with rail spur on site

Wildwood’s downtown Railyard is under construction

According to Wildwood officials, the project is expected to bring new dining and entertainment venues to the downtown area. Located a block south of the city’s new Main Street Parking Garage, the Railyard will feature indoor and outdoor areas for the public to enjoy food, drinks, entertainment and recreation.

Apprenticeship Strategies for Business Success

Future-Proof Your Workforce

Apprenticeship is a solution to bridge skill gaps due to talent shortages, and an opportunity to tailor training to your needs.

Learn about resources to help recruit, train, upskill, and retina your workforce.

Employers will also meet with local reps in education, workforce, and business.

No Cost Summer Youth Interns

Be an influencer on the future workforce of Central Florida while getting seasonal help.

CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) invites employers to establish a 4-week internship paid by us. Access workforce ready local interns this summer and identify future employees.

High school students participating in CSCF’s Summer Youth Experience track earn wages funded by us, participate in workforce readiness training, network with professionals and gain hands-on experience working in their field of interest. Inspire young professionals and cultivate growth for a thriving workforce.

2025 Sumter Student Hiring Fair - EMPLOYER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Sumter County Schools will be hosting a Hiring Fair for Students on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Wildwood Middle High School in Wildwood, FL. Twelfth graders from South Sumter High School, The Villages High School, and Wildwood Middle High School looking for employment upon graduation will be invited to participate. Juniors from all schools are also invited to participate in the event for possible summer employment or part-time/OJT options. This is a great opportunity to network your business with potential employees.

SECO Energy Expands Headquarters in Sumter County, Strengthening Local Infrastructure and Growth

Sumter County is proud to support SECO Energy’s recently announced Expansion and Improvement Plan, a five-year initiative that includes a new expanded headquarters in Sumter County, as well as district operations offices in Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties. This project is a significant investment in the region’s infrastructure, reinforcing SECO’s commitment to providing reliable and efficient service to its rapidly growing membership.

Four of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Metro Areas Are in Florida

Sunshine State Home to Metro Areas Among Top 10 U.S. Population Gainers From 2022 to 2023

Florida was home to four of the nation’s top five fastest-growing metropolitan statistical areas and three of the top 10 that gained the largest number of people from 2022 to 2023, reflecting continued population growth across the South.