Riverview, Florida Business Directory
Riverview is located in Hillsborough county just south of Brandon, Florida. The Alafia river runs thru this community making boating, fishing and water sports a favorite pastime. Home to over 70,000 residents, this area in the western part of central Florida is a great place to live, play, work and raise a family. When dealing with the local businesses, you’ll find honest, hard working people who are eager to earn your business and treat you right. Below you will find some of our favorite companies within the area.
Riverview Business Directory – All About Hillsborough
Some of the best fishing spots in Florida are within the mouth of the Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This community has plenty of things to do, shopping, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment. Whether you are looking for a local boat ramp, a good place to go eat, a chiropractor or new windows for your home, we can help!
The south shore of the Alafia river was originally named Peru and was one of the oldest settlements in central Florida. Although the north shore was founded later, in 1885 as Riverview, Riverview absorbed Peru and now claims both sides of the river. The Peruvian Mining Company, which mined phosphate from the Alafia, took its name from the settlement. The term “Alafia” is translated as “River of Fire” due to the phosphorus on the early river bottom glowing at night. The first commercial poultry farm in Florida was established by Emmet and Myrtle Tope in Riverview in 1921.
