Pasco County commissioners have unanimously approved a major expansion of Two Rivers, a 3,405-acre master-planned development along State Road 56. The updated plan allows for more homes, significantly more retail space and a proposed 35-acre surf park that could become a new destination for eastern Pasco County.
The revised plan permits up to 6,547 residential units. According to the developer, that represents a net increase of 147 units over the previously approved plan. It also removes the age restrictions on certain units and adds hotel rooms and an assisted-living facility.
The change to retail space is more substantial. The amount allowed will more than double, from 630,000 square feet to approximately 1.34 million square feet. As Two Rivers grows, that space could bring additional shopping, restaurants and services to residents along the State Road 56 corridor.
The proposed surf park is one of the project’s most distinctive features. Plans call for a lagoon and beach, with restaurants, shops and hotels nearby. Developers envision it as the centerpiece of a district where people can live, work and spend their free time. Supporters believe it could also attract visitors from across the region, creating opportunities for surrounding businesses.
The approval follows months of discussion about how continued growth will affect eastern Pasco. Residents have raised concerns about traffic, especially along U.S. 301, as well as water use and the pace of development. Developers have said they will fund approximately $7 million in road improvements and contribute up to another $8 million toward State Road 56 upgrades. Separately, the Florida Department of Transportation is scheduled to widen part of U.S. 301 in 2029.
