Bradenton, FL offers a wide variety of housing options with everything from condos, townhouses and modest single-family homes, to estates overlooking the Manatee River. You can find every type of neighborhood from downtown urban to new community developments. Many of the newer homes have open floor plans and are situated in neighborhoods with private cul-de-sacs and winding, well-kept streets. Gardeners will delight in the many properties tranquil yards boasting a variety of tropical flowers and fruit trees. Browse the latest real estate listings in Bradenton, FL.
Schools & Education
If you are relocating your family, the Manatee County School District offers many options. There are 47 traditional public schools (31 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high schools and one K-8 School: Johnson-Wakeland), and 13 charter schools. For information on the Manatee County School District, and to research specific schools, go to the School District of Manatee website. To compare Manatee schools with other district ratings, visit the Florida Department of Education Website. Parents have dozens of private school options as well.
For higher education the area has exceptional options including: The State College of Florida, New College, Ringling College of Art and Design, LeCom, East West College of Natural Medicine, Suncoast Technical College, Eckerd College, Keiser University and Everglades University.
Employment & Economy
Because of its proximity to larger cities such as Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Bradenton offers many employment options, with everything from boutique shops and small businesses to large employers like Pepsi, Tropicana and Champs. The resort and tourism industries are strong here as well. For the top employers In Manatee County click here; for Sarasota top employers click here. To find listings of the Tampa Bay Region’s top employers, click here.
Things To Do In And Around Bradenton
Bradenton offers a wide variety of options to fill your free time. Whether you want to see a play, go to a museum or on a boat ride, walk the Riverside Trail or simply spend a day at the beach, you’ll have much to choose from.
Many residents relax on the islands of Anna Maria and Long Boat Key on the weekends. There you’ll find an abundance of parks, picnic areas and of course beaches. Unique shops abound as well—you can find anything from antiques and art to beach wear. For fresh seafood, the Cortez Fishing Village is popular.
If you prefer to spend your day in nature, there’s kayaking, fishing, bird watching, boating, swimming, or simply strolling the beaches looking for shells. Sunsets on Anna Maria Island are sublime. Nature lovers love Manatee County, which boasts 33 parks, 12 preserves, and miles of beaches. Sarasota County parks are just a short drive away, providing more opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather. St. Petersburg is a short drive over the majestic Sunshine Skyway Bridge. There you’ll find the Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, as well as a variety of cultural and historic attractions, enticing restaurants and shops that make for a great day trip.
Are you a sports fan? Take in a ballgame during Spring Training with the Pirates in Bradenton or the Orioles in Sarasota.
There’s so much to do in and around Bradenton! The area has a wide variety of attractions. Do you like marine life? Check out Mote Marine Laboratory. Prefer theatre? There’s Asolo Rep, West Coast Black Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre. For ballet lovers, the Sarasota Ballet is sure to please, and for opera buffs, Sarasota Opera House boasts a newly renovated 1926 historic theatre with incredible acoustics. The Sarasota Symphony is an 80-member Orchestra that performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. If history and the arts interest you, check out John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. This area is rich in cultural pursuits.
Bradenton, FL Real Estate Services
Finding your dream home requires an experienced realtors that knows the market in your area of interest. Wagner Realty serves Bradenton and the surrounding area and takes pride in our commitment to our clients. If you’re ready to begin your search, contact Wagner Realty today.
