The spacious homes of Timber Pond III are newer and modified ranch-style houses with a Mediterranean flair. Sidewalks run along both sides of the streets in this neighborhood, shaded by large oaks. The neighborhood is less than two miles from Brandon Regional Hospital.
Timber Pond III lies east of Telfair Road. Main interior roads include Belladonna Drive and Acanthus Avenue in zip code 33510. Wee Lake is just east of the neighborhood.
Timber Pond III is conveniently located to several shopping and entertainment districts. One is the Kmart Shopping Center, which includes a marine store, West Marine, several restaurants, and specialty stores. There are a number of other restaurants and many furniture stores nearby. Regency Square is a more comprehensive mall with many large retailers, a 20-theater movie complex, and upscale and fast-food dining establishments.
Several recreational facilities are close by. Buckhorn Springs Golf & Tennis, a private club, is less than five miles away. For hiking and biking trails, Alafia River State Park is less than 20 miles from Timber Pond III. The park also has campsites and a boat ramp.
Historic, educational, and cultural attractions are about 12 miles away. These include Ybor City, a National Historic District, which provides a glimpse into Tampa’s glory days as a world-famous cigar production area. The Performing Arts Center, Art Museum, and Tampa Aquarium are nearby and only a short drive from the University of Tampa.
The Tampa Bay NHL Team, the Lightning, plays at The Saint Pete Forum, near the University. The Forum is also the scene of a number of other major events, concerts, and children’s shows.