I am a Bradenton resident for about 15 years now. In contrary to Lakewood Ranch which was build from stretch during the real estate boom on a former cow paddock in east Manatee County, Bradenton is a grown for decades.
Like many cities there are extremely nice areas and of course a few areas which are not as nice as they should be. Bradenton has improved over the last 10 years and West Bradenton for instance, is a save and beautiful place with many lovely and prestigious neighborhoods along the Manatee River towards Perico and Anna Maria Island. Just to mention 3: Riverview Drive with luxury estates, Wares Creek Neighborhood with Key West style 1920 homes and Hawthorn Park which shows the ammenities of quite newly built homes. If you want to be close to the beach and character Bradenton is the place to go.
The nicest beaches are nearby and of course there is a Country Club in Bradenton was well. No need to go far, far east....
The schools are also excellent. Just get a knowledgeable broker who knows what you want and decide yourself.
Hope to see you soon!
Axel Weiss, Broker
Weiss & Weiss International
Bradenton / Sarasota Office
PO Box 14222
Bradenton, FL 34205
USA
http://www.bradentonbroker.com
(941) 866 1666
- Sat Jan 3 2009, 09:00