Redevelopment will bring new housing, retail to Pasco resort

The Saddlebrook Resort in Pasco County is about to undergo a major redevelopment that will bring a town center to the iconic property along with town houses; apartments; and retail, office and commercial space.

The plan for the redevelopment from Mast Capital, which bought the 480-acre resort last year, was approved unanimously by the Pasco County Commission Tuesday.

The town center will include 465 rental apartments, 25 town homes, 75,000 square feet of retail and office space and a pedestrian promenade. Mast also plans to build a 120-unit town home community and 25,000 square feet of commercial space within the property.