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    Del Tierra in Bradenton is a gated single-family home community in eastern Bradenton, Florida, near State Road 64 and west of Lakewood Ranch. Established in 2014, the 610-home community was developed primarily by D.R. Horton and combines relatively modern housing with a central amenity area feat

    River Place is a gated single-family home community in Bradenton, Florida, with a distinctive connection to the Braden River. Located in the 34203 area near Tara Boulevard and State Road 70, the neighborhood combines established homes with a clubhouse, heated community pool, fitness center, play

  Rye Wilderness Estates is an established single-family community in east Manatee County with a Bradenton mailing address, known for larger homes, spacious homesites and a more open residential setting. Hunt Brothers Realty identifies approximately 140 homes, primarily built during the 2000s and 20

    Eagle Trace in Bradenton offers low-maintenance living near Lakewood Ranch through a mix of paired villas and detached single-family homes in a gated community. Although buyers sometimes search for "Eagle Trace condos," current Bradenton property records identify the low-maintenance attached res

    River Point of Manatee is an established single-family neighborhood in Bradenton's 34208 area with a distinctive connection to the water. Also called River Pointe of Manatee in some property records, the deed-restricted community offers residents a private boat ramp with access toward the Manate

    Riverview Landings is a small gated community of custom single-family homes in northwest Bradenton, near the Manatee River and immediately adjacent to De Soto National Memorial. Public records identify 49 lots in the community, while current and historical property records show substantial homes

    Englewood is a Gulf Coast community where buyers can choose among Manasota Key beach properties, Lemon Bay waterfront homes, established mainland neighborhoods, condominiums, villas and newer residential areas. One of the most important facts for homebuyers is that Englewood spans portions of Sa

      If you are flying or driving into Southwest Florida to house hunt, do not organize your itinerary solely by which listings look best online. Organize it geographically. Sarasota and Manatee counties contain barrier islands, downtown districts, established mainland neighborhoods, master-planned

    Heritage Harbour in Bradenton offers condominium, coach-home, villa, townhome and single-family choices within a large master-planned setting near State Road 64 and Interstate 75. Condo buyers can find golf-course views, lakes, pools, fitness facilities and racquet sports, but there is an import

    Waterfront dining on Longboat Key can be more than a meal when you are exploring the island as a potential place to own a home. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill provides Sarasota Bay views near the south end, while Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and Shore offer waterfront settings near the north e

    A Sarasota house-hunting trip does not have to mean spending every daylight hour walking through properties. A well-planned beach break can actually help you evaluate one of the biggest reasons people consider Sarasota in the first place: the Gulf Coast lifestyle. If your showings are near Siest

    A productive Sarasota house-hunting day can be surprisingly simple: tour serious homes in the morning, then use the afternoon to experience the Gulf Coast lifestyle connected with those properties. Start with geographically grouped showings while your attention is fresh. After lunch, drive the r

    A Sarasota relocation weekend should include more than home showings. Use Friday evening to experience downtown Sarasota and the bayfront. Spend Saturday comparing central Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key and other coastal areas that match your priorities. Use Sunday for a contrasting location suc

    Understanding Sarasota’s water starts with a few basic distinctions. Sarasota Bay and Little Sarasota Bay are protected coastal waters behind the barrier islands. Big Sarasota Pass, New Pass and the currently open Midnight Pass connect bay waters with the Gulf of Mexico. Sandbars are shallow acc

    If you are considering a move to Sarasota, a long walk on the beach can be surprisingly useful homebuying research. Siesta Beach is an easy place to start when you want a broad Gulf shoreline and convenient public facilities. Lido Key works well when you are comparing island living with downtown

    If you are coming to Sarasota to look at homes, the most useful house-hunting trip starts before the first showing and continues after the last front door closes. Before showings, narrow your locations, property types, budget and must-have features. Between appointments, use the time to experien

    Sabal Bay is a gated condominium community in Bradenton, Florida, offering two-story, townhome-style residences near University Parkway, UTC, Nathan Benderson Park, I-75, and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Current property information documents three-bedroom residences around 1,596 sq

    Rosedale is an established gated golf community in east Manatee County with a Bradenton mailing address and convenient access to the Lakewood Ranch area. Approximately 1,100 homes are spread across multiple neighborhoods developed over several decades, creating a mix of architectural styles, hom

    Downtown Sarasota after dark combines restaurants, outdoor dining, live music, theater, cocktails, galleries and Sarasota Bay within a compact urban setting. Main Street and Five Points form the traditional center of the evening scene, while Palm Avenue, Burns Court and the Rosemary District add

    Holmes Beach and the City of Anna Maria share the beaches, boating and relaxed pace of Anna Maria Island, but they offer different day-to-day settings. Holmes Beach occupies the center of the island and functions as its principal commercial hub, with more everyday shopping, restaurants, condomin