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About The Waterside Ranch
Couples planning a Tampa wedding will find The Waterside Ranch among the Gibsonton area's wedding venues. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as La Salle Event Room, Rancho Laguna Venue. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near The Waterside Ranch
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Gibsonton, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Extended Stay America Gibsonton
- Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon
- Uptown Suites Tampa Riverview
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- WoodSpring Suites
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Waterside Ranch through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Tampa
How much do wedding venues cost in Tampa?
Venue pricing in Tampa spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Tampa?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Tampa weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, November, December. The driest months are March, April, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71° | 53° | 14% | 5:22 PM | 5:56 PM |
| Feb | 74° | 56° | 13% | 5:48 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 59° | 11% | 7:07 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 83° | 65° | 11% | 7:23 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 88° | 71° | 13% | 7:39 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 75° | 32% | 7:53 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 77° | 36% | 7:54 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 91° | 77° | 36% | 7:36 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 75° | 27% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 86° | 69° | 14% | 6:28 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Nov | 79° | 61° | 8% | 5:03 PM | 5:37 PM |
| Dec | 74° | 56° | 12% | 5:01 PM | 5:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Tampa International Airport (5.1 mi from Tampa). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Tampa.
Getting to Tampa
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TPA Tampa International Airport | 5 mi | 5 min |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 14 mi | 20 min |
| LAL Lakeland Linder International Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 77 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Miami | 206 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Tampa; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 9338 Old Gibsonton Dr, Gibsonton, FL 33534, USA
- Where
- Gibsonton · 9 miles southeast of central Tampa
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Tampa
- One of 226 wedding venues we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (813) 545-1074
- Website
- Visit site
From The Waterside Ranch's website
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Ceremony and reception on site, Bar service, Getting-ready suites, Tables and chairs included, Free parking
- In business since
- 2024
Read from thewatersideranch.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Waterside Ranch before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Gibsonton
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 44 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 4 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Riverview, Brandon, Lithia
Distances are straight-line from The Waterside Ranch; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Tampa.
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