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    Sarabay Coves is an established waterfront condominium community at 1714 69th Avenue W in Bradenton, Florida, where canals connect residents to nearby Sarasota Bay. Built primarily in the early 1970s, the community combines one-bedroom and two-bedroom condos with boat docks, a waterfront pool, c

    Tidewater Preserve condos offer gated waterfront living along the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, with access to a private marina, community pools, fitness facilities, tennis, walking trails and other resort-style recreation. The condominium choices include multi-story residences along Tide

    Wisteria Park is an established single-family home community in Northwest Bradenton, Florida, with 141 residences across approximately 60 acres near Robinson Preserve and the coastal side of Manatee County. Developed with Neal Communities homes, Wisteria Park combines landscaped streets, ponds a

    Harbor House West is a mid-century modern waterfront condominium at 226 Golden Gate Point in Sarasota, Florida, with 24 residences overlooking Sarasota Bay and the John Ringling Causeway. Built in 1968, the seven-story building offers two-bedroom and three-bedroom layouts, elevator access, assig

    Whispering Pines is an established single-family home neighborhood in West Bradenton, Florida, within the 34209 Palma Sola area. Recent property records show fee-simple custom homes on comparatively generous residential lots, with examples from the late 1990s and early 2000s offering one-story a

    Winding River is a low-density single-family home community in northeast Bradenton, Florida, set on approximately 107 acres along the Manatee River. Planned for only 62 expansive homesites, the neighborhood combines custom residences, larger lots, natural surroundings and a private resident-only

    The Inlets at Riverdale is an established waterfront single-family home community in Bradenton, Florida, built around an extensive network of canals connecting residents with the Manatee River. The community's Master Association reports approximately 550 member residences, more than 27,000 linea

    Sarasota enters October 2026 with stronger buyer activity and less available inventory than a year ago, but single-family homes and condominiums are still behaving differently. The latest complete official data covers August 2026, when Sarasota County recorded 646 single-family sales at a $470,0

    The best places to live in Venice for golfers include Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club, Plantation Golf & Country Club, The Venice Golf and Country Club, Sarasota National, Wellen Park Golf & Country Club, Venetian Golf & River Club and Waterford Golf Club. The important difference is not simp

    Some of the best golf communities in Bradenton include Lakewood National, River Strand Golf & Country Club, Waterlefe Golf & River Club, Tara Golf & Country Club, Rosedale Golf & Country Club, Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch and Peridia Golf & Country Club. The important differen

    October 2026 brings festivals, performing arts, Halloween celebrations, farmers markets and outdoor activities across Sarasota. Highlights include a month-long Halloween light show at Historic Spanish Point, Oktoberfest at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Orchestra concerts, The Ringling's Night

    Some of the strongest places to compare in Palm Harbor for golfers are Innisbrook, Montrose at Innisbrook, Lansbrook, Tarpon Woods and Highland Lakes. They offer very different relationships between golf and homeownership. Innisbrook combines resort golf and several membership options, Lansbrook

    October 2026 brings fall festivals, live music, markets, family activities, marine-life events and Halloween celebrations throughout Clearwater, Florida. Highlights include the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Fall Y'all at Coachman Park, The Market Marie, special programming at Clearwater Marine Aquari

    Parrish residents have several golf options in northern and eastern Manatee County. The Club at River Wilderness is the primary 18-hole course located directly in Parrish, while nearby public choices include Moccasin Wallow Golf Club, Buffalo Creek Golf Course and The Links at Greenfield Plantat

    The best public golf courses in St. Petersburg start with Mangrove Bay, the city's 18-hole, par-72 municipal championship course. Golfers looking for a shorter round can choose Cypress Links or Twin Brooks, both nine-hole par-3 courses operated by the City of St. Petersburg. Because St. Pete has

    October 2026 brings waterfront festivals, outdoor markets, art events, museum programs, live entertainment and Halloween activities throughout St. Petersburg, Florida. Highlights include Piertoberfest, the return of the Saturday Morning Market, the St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch, the St. Pete Fall

    October 2026 brings fall festivals, outdoor markets, live theater, music, art walks and Halloween celebrations throughout Bradenton and Manatee County. Highlights include the Village of the Arts October Art Walk, the return of the Bradenton Public Market, Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, Carrie:

    Before buying a home in a homeowners association, ask about the current HOA fee, what that fee covers, recent increases, special assessments, reserves, major planned projects, insurance, maintenance responsibilities and the rules that could affect how you use the property. You should also review

    West Glenn is an established single-family home community in West Bradenton, Florida, where buyers can find primarily 1990s-era residences, mature landscaping, attached garages, cul-de-sac locations and selected homes overlooking neighborhood ponds. Located in Bradenton's 34210 area, West Glenn

    Woodlands Park on Palma Sola Bay is a small, deed-restricted single-family home community in Northwest Bradenton, Florida, where spacious residences, mature landscaping and a quiet residential setting place homeowners close to some of Manatee County's best-known coastal recreation. The neighborh