Bradenton, Manatee County, FL Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Cross the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from St. Petersburg and you are almost in the City of Bradenton home to sugar white beaches, teal blue waters and fresh local seafood…. all examples of experiences Bradenton has to offer. Over 20 public golf courses are located in Bradenton. It’s the place to have fun in the sun enjoying the beaches and all types of water and boat adventures. Bradenton has become increasingly sophisticated while retaining its small-town charm. Downtown Bradenton is located on the west side of the city and is home to many of Bradenton's businesses and government buildings. The eastern side of Bradenton is growing at a rapid rate. The popular planned community of Lakewood Ranch, it is now becoming a most desirable part of town. The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport provides convenient, near-by air transportation. Just south of downtown is Village of the Arts, an eclectic neighborhood of renovated homes that provides galleries and studios for many local artists as well as restaurants. Another destination is The South Florida Museum where you will find Bishop Planetarium theater, home to one of three most advanced planetarium projectors in the world. Visit the Florida Museum where you can learn about the history of Southwest Florida, view tools used by ancient man and visit Parker Aquarium which is part of the museum. Bradenton also is the spring training home of Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates play their spring training games at McKechnie Field, considered by many as one of the best spring training stadiums in Florida's Grapefruit League. For active young families or retirees Real Estate agent Sue Klement knows neighborhoods and communities suitable for everyone whether it is a golf course, waterfront or a quiet residential community. Give Sue a call anytime at 941-720-4107 or email her at suevvk@tampabay.rr.com