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    Mahogany Bay is a small residential enclave in Northwest Bradenton where custom single-family homes, mature landscaping and select properties directly on Palma Sola Bay create a distinctly coastal setting. Located around 89th Court NW in the 34209 area, the neighborhood was developed primarily d

    Oak Trace is an established single-family neighborhood in Bradenton's 34208 area, where homes built primarily during the mid-2000s, sidewalks, mature landscaping and private outdoor spaces create a traditional residential setting. Three and four-bedroom floor plans are common, attached garages a

    Mainstreet at Bradenton is a downtown condominium community at 210 3rd Street West, close to the Manatee River, Bradenton Riverwalk and Old Main Street. The building dates from the early 2000s and contains compact one and two-bedroom residences, making it a distinctly urban alternative to Braden

    Palma Vista is a small single-family neighborhood in West Bradenton's 34209 area, close to Palma Sola Bay and the routes leading toward Anna Maria Island. Built around 37th Avenue Circle West, the community contains approximately 25 homesites and combines residences from different periods, inclu

    Highland Lakes in Bradenton is an established West Bradenton neighborhood where single-family homes are arranged around scenic community lakes and landscaped residential streets. Developed primarily during the late 1980s and 1990s, the community offers an alternative to both large newer developm

    After a day of touring homes and Downtown Sarasota condos, dinner is a good opportunity to experience the neighborhood after the showings end. Main Street, Five Points, Burns Court, Palm Avenue, and the surrounding downtown blocks offer seafood, Latin fusion, chef-driven Florida cuisine, and cas

    Golden Bay is a boutique waterfront condominium at 166 Golden Gate Point, offering just 10 residences directly on Sarasota Bay. Built in 2002, the building combines spacious condominium layouts with private elevator access, substantial terraces, private two-car garages, a heated bayfront pool, r

    Pointe West is an established single-family neighborhood in West Bradenton's 34209 ZIP code, with homes dating primarily from the early 1980s, mature landscaping and traditional suburban lots. Recent property records show mostly one-story residences, commonly with attached two-car garages, while

    Raven Crest is a small single-family neighborhood in northeast Bradenton's 34212 ZIP code, near Upper Manatee River Road and north of State Road 64. Developed primarily by Meritage Homes from 2014 through 2016, the community contains approximately 38 homes with spacious floor plans, attached gar

    Lakeside Village Townhomes is a gated condominium community in Bradenton's 34210 ZIP code, offering attached residences, landscaped common areas and a community swimming pool. Current and recent property records show primarily 2007 and 2008 construction, with two- and three-bedroom layouts repre

    Mill Creek is an established single-family community in East Manatee County known for larger homesites, mature trees and a lower-density residential layout. Developed across multiple phases beginning in the late 1980s, the neighborhood offers considerably more variation than a newer master-plann

    Palm Breeze Villas is a condominium villa community in West Bradenton's 34209 ZIP code, offering single-story residences, attached garages, landscaped common areas and a community swimming pool. Current property records show two-bedroom layouts of approximately 1,178 to 1,386 square feet among r

    Legends Bay is a gated waterfront community in West Bradenton positioned along more than a mile of Sarasota Bay shoreline. The neighborhood combines established luxury residences with active new construction from Medallion Home, including custom and semi-custom opportunities. Residents have acce

    Marshalls Landing is a small gated single-family community in Bradenton's 34203 ZIP code with a distinctive connection to the Braden River. Homes line 56th Court E, and select properties offer river, canal or other water views, private pools and boating access. Recent property records show const

    Lionshead is an established single-family neighborhood in Bradenton's 34203 ZIP code, with homes dating primarily from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The community combines mature residential streets with relatively low HOA fees, private swimming pools at select homes and lake or pond views at

    Sarasota’s food scene in 2026 extends well beyond a few familiar downtown restaurants. New Japanese, French, Mediterranean, Italian, and chef-driven concepts are joining established seafood restaurants and neighborhood favorites, while waterfront dining remains an important part of the Sarasota

  Waterfront dining around Anna Maria Island can mean dinner with your feet near the sand, a table overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, lunch beside the bay, or a casual meal near a historic pier. For homebuyers exploring Anna Maria Island real estate, these restaurants can also help you experience how t

  If you have a few free hours between Sarasota home showings, Lido Beach and Longboat Key Beach offer two very different ways to spend them. Lido Beach is the easier choice when you want a traditional public beach with parking, restrooms, lifeguards, refreshments and nearby St. Armands Circle. Long

    For most out-of-area buyers, three full days is a practical starting point for a Sarasota house-hunting trip. Two days can work if you already know exactly where and what you want. Four or five days can be more useful when you are comparing barrier islands, Downtown Sarasota, mainland neighborho

  Prospect Point is a small single-family home community in Bradenton, Florida, offering newer residential construction in a location that connects residents with Bradenton, Sarasota, regional shopping, and the broader Gulf Coast lifestyle. Built primarily in 2014 and 2015, the neighborhood contains