North River Ranch is the newest master planned community in Manatee County. Located near US-301, Fort Hamer and Moccasin Wallow Roads, residents enjoy easy access to Ellenton, I-75 to Tampa and I-275 to Saint Petersburg. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the dedicated bicycle trails throughout North River Ranch and Riverfield will host a state of the art recreation center, Riverfield Verandah, for fun and fitness. Students who live at Riverfield will attend Barbara A. Harvey Elementary, Buffalo Creek Middle or the newly opened Parrish Community High School. The newest State College of Florida campus is expected to open in 2022.