Imagine living in a place surrounded by natural beauty - warm crystal-clear azure waters, white-sand beaches, tropical flowers and lush green foliage. Imagine strolling the city, exploring the rich culture, taking advantage of world-class shopping, then settling in for a culinary treat at one of numerous exquisite restaurants.
This is the Sarasota and Manatee area, consistently rated one of America's best places to live, work and play. People from around the globe are drawn to here as their place to call home. And there is a special place reserved just for you. Here, big-city amenities combine with a small-town ease of living to give residents the best of all worlds.
Sarasota, the larger of the two communities, is the cultural capital of the region. In addition to the Ringling Museum of Art, internationally recognized for its important collection of Baroque paintings, this creative community boasts its own opera, ballet and symphonies, as well as numerous art galleries and playhouses.
Manatee County, the state's best-kept secret, offers pristine beaches and a historic downtown area. Bradenton, the county seat, weighs in with its own playhouses, museums and Village of the Arts.
The region's natural endowments invite a wealth of activities, from water craft, deep sea fishing, golf and tennis to such eco-friendly activities as cycling, birding and hiking. Plenty of opportunities await the sports enthusiast, from professional volleyball and hockey to major-league baseball spring training games. A thriving economy, nationally ranked public schools and medical facilities, world-class shopping and diverse dining nightlife round out the list of amenities.
Sarasota and Manatee counties offer numerous residential options for every lifestyle and price range. Awaken every morning to endless views of the Gulf of Mexico, walk to theaters and restaurants from your downtown condominium, or enjoy the recreational amenities of an active country club lifestyle. Sarasota and Manatee have it all.
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8319 Market Street, Bradenton, FL 34202
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8319 Market Street, Bradenton, FL 34202 Cell: 941.447.4471 Office: 941.907.2000 Toll Free: 866.712.7100