Manatee, Sarasota and Anna Maria By The Map

Almost everywhere you look in both Manatee and Sarasota Counties you’ll find neighborhoods that differ greatly in residential characteristics, affordability, location and appeal. No matter what you prefer, whether it be a beachfront cottage overlooking the Gulf, sprawling country estates with grand oaks, suburban subdivisions near schools and churches, or convenient maintenance free condo living there is something for every taste, style and budget.

West

The city of Bradenton and the city of Sarasota in conjunction with the barrier islands that border their shores feature the most picturesque views making them consequently some of the most sought after premier properties in Florida.  Their superior waterfront locations, short travel distance to beaches and convenience to downtown make them an ideal place to call home. Includes:

Manatee County

Anna Maria Island - Holmes Beach (Anna Maria, Key Royal, West Bay Point)/ Bradenton Beach ( Runaway Bay) /Longboat Key
(Sleepy Lagoon, Emerald Harbor)

Bradenton - Cortez (Mariners Cove, San Remo Shores, Paradise Bay, Mount Vernon)/Palma Sola (Palma Sola Park, Palma Sola Pines)/Northwest Bradenton/West Bradenton (West Glen, Bayshore gardens, Palm Court, Whitfield Estates) Downtown Bradenton (Historical Downtown Bradenton)

Palmetto (Piney Point, Terra Ceia, North Palmetto, Memphis)

Sarasota County

Longboat - St. Armands, (Lido, Siesta)/Bird Key(Sapphire Shores, Bay Pointe, Paradise Shores)/Indian Beach/Beverley Terrace/
Hyde Park/Laurel/Nokomis/Southgate

Mid-East

Many are focusing on the much more recently developed areas of Eastern Manatee and Sarasota counties along the I75 corridor.  Shopping, newer schools and newer subdivisions have become the large players in the draw to this area.  It’s appeal is to a more blue-collar, middle class resident and up and coming young family purchasing their first home needing the commute convenience of the interstate.

This region also is catching the eye of the city's white-collar professionals and affluent retirees who are looking for upscale suburban neighborhoods offering golf, tennis, country clubs, etc. Includes:

Manatee County

Bradenton - East Bradenton ( Kingston Estates, Samoset, Oneco, Briarwood, Tallevast, Creekwood, Braden River)/ Lakewood Ranch
(Edgewater, River Club, Lakewood Ranch Country Club)

Palmetto (Parrish, Ellenton)

Sarasota County

Palmer Ranch (Deer Creek, Turtle Rock, Stoneybrook, Beneva Oaks, Gulf Gate, Bay Oaks)/University Park/Fruitville/Tatum/Coral Cove/Camo/OspreyEastgate/VeniceGardens

East

For those who are looking to get away from the stigma of city life completely, more and more families are moving further out east where they can not only purchase a home but the land to build it on as well.  Many enjoy the freedoms this area offers with most being light if not completely free of deed restrictions and very equestrian and livestock friendly.  The peaceful setting this area offers is breathtaking and some would say they can’t live without it. Includes:

Manatee County

Oak Knoll/Verna/Myakka/Myakka City

Sarasota County

Fordville/Utopia/Manhattan Farms/Lakewood Ranch (Racimo Ranches,
Tatum Ridge, Bern Creek, Oakford, Serenoa, Bee Tree, Hidden River)/Old Myakka