Located at the northwestern tip of Hillsborough County is one of the best kept secrets in Tampa Bay, the town of Odessa.   Nestled in a quiet country setting, but close to all the conveniences, Odessa is home to large ranches, farms, and lake-front communities.  Numerous ski-sized lakes are located in Odessa, including Lake Pretty, Keystone Lake, Lake Josephine, Rock Lake and Lake Armistead, many connected by scenic canals lined w/Cypress trees & Spanish Moss.  Lake lovers enjoy jet-skiing, boating, water-skiing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing for bass, trout and catfish, soaking up the sun, celebrating the sunset, and enjoying an occasional holiday boat parade.  Odessa offers a glimpse of Old Florida with its tall cypress trees, leisurely lakefront life and abundant wildlife, including heron, egrets, ducks, squirrels, & more.  Odessa offers both HOA and non-HOA options. Mins. to Veterans Expwy., airport, shopping (including regional mall and Premium Outlet Mall), restaurants & 30 minutes to BEACHES and adorable Tarpon Springs Greek waterfront village with festivals, fishing tours, seafood, and restaurants.  Odessa also offers close proximity to the Upper Tampa Bay biking trail and many county parks.