Enjoy waterfront living in Perico Bay Club. Pictured: 1201 Spoonbill Landings Cir.
Perico Bay Club is a gated community located on the southwest side of Perico Island. The island was named after the Perico brothers from Cuba, who established a fishing camp in the area. The development was built by Neal Communities starting in 1985 and finished out in 1992. There are 700 units, all offering water or mangrove views. The mangroves are maintained at eight feet, and the annual trimming is the largest permitted in the state today. The community offers four tennis courts, several pools, an activity center and a dedicated television channel showing scheduled events. About 30 percent of the owners are full-time residents.
Market Activity – Perico Bay Club
In the last 30 days, there have been eight new listings, five pending sales and two closures. Currently, there are 41 units for sale in the Multiple Listing Service. During high season, Perico Bay Club usually has around 60 units for sale. (more…)
Find an assortment of charming homes in Garden Lakes. Pictured: 5610 Garden Lakes Drive.
Referred to by some as Bradenton’s Best-Kept Secret, Garden Lakes is a lovely community with comprised of freestanding homes, paired villas and a smaller group of 33 air-space condominiums, the Courtyards—called “air space” as the owner owns from the drywall in. Of the 295 total residences, 262 land-owned units are located inside the gated section and divided into seven separate components. Three of the components are paired villas and four are freestanding homes known as the Villages. As each section was developed and built different times—and sometimes by different builders—they became separate entities or components, each with its own board of directors. In 1993, they declared themselves a 55+ community requiring each new homeowner would to have at least one person aged 55 or older living in the home.
The community association, known as the Garden Lakes Community Association, has its own board with directors and representatives from each of the components. The GLCA provides maintenance of the common areas, private roads and clubhouse, which offers a heated pool, fitness facility, two tennis courts and a shuffleboard court (more…)
Find a number of gorgeous homes available throughout Panther Ridge. Pictured: 22426 Panther Loop.
A deed-restricted, multi-acreage home site community, Panther Ridge offers properties varying in size from one-half acre and up to 10 acres. This wonderful neighborhood is located just east of I-75 and offers a laidback country feel within moments from the city. While this community offers deed restrictions, horses are allowed, as are other agricultural amenities. Trails for horseback riding or nature walking are woven throughout.
Market Activity – Panther Ridge
There are currently 32 properties for sale in Panther Ridge, with a median asking price of $422,450 and an average of four bedrooms, three bathrooms and approximately 3,171 square feet. The homes available in Panther Ridge range from an asking price of $247,900 to $2,477,000.
In the past 60 days there have been four properties in Panther Ridge that have sold. The median selling price was $337,500 for a home that had four bedrooms, three bathrooms and approximately 2,754 square feet of living area.
Cheryl Roberts from the Bradenton office recently sold a stunning 4,032-square-foot home in Panther Ridge for $611,925. This residence is situated on 5+ acres with a pool, four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, two built-in entertainment centers and a magnificent owner’s suite and luxury spa bathroom.
The Bottom Line – Panther Ridge
Buyers in enjoy this equestrian community located only minutes to I-75 and shopping. Here, home sites are large and boast an eclectic mix of styles to fit everyone’s taste and needs. Whether you enjoy horseback riding, walking the nature trails or just living among the Florida wildlife in an exquisite community, Panther Ridge has something for everyone.
Homes in The Loop boast an array of styles and sizes. Pictured: 9625 18th Avenue Nw Cir.
The Loop of Northwest Bradenton is located just minutes from the local beaches and the newly opened Robinson Preserve—over 400 acres of diverse marshlands, open water and nature trails. The Loop has 53 home sites and is the only gated community currently in Northwest Bradenton. What makes this neighborhood so special? The home sites are nice and large, and the varied home styles are surrounded by mature landscaping inside this quaint community.
Market Activity – The Loop
Homes in TheLoop currently on the market at priced from $650,000 to $747,000. These properties range in size from 3,000 square feet to just over 5,000 square feet, and are mostly newer with the oldest being built in 1998.
The most recent home sold in TheLoop was listed by Sandy Drapala of Michael Saunders & Company and sold for $647,000. Built in 1997, this home featured four bedrooms and approximately 3,800 square feet of living area. (more…)
Our area beaches are among the finest in the world. Take a look at one of our live web cam feeds to see what you're missing.
The first thoughts of spending time in the Sarasota area often center around lazing on some of the world’s most renowned beaches enjoying the fresh sea breezes and soaking in the warm sunshine.
While you may be miles away from our sun-kissed shores, you can rest assured they maintain the pristine natural beauty that made our area a preferred destination for beach-lovers around the world. In fact, the renowned Stephen Leatherman—also known as Dr. Beach—most recently named our Siesta Key Beach in the no. 2 spot for America’s Best Beach in his annual survey.
Sarasota County’s beaches remain as gorgeous as ever, and our waters are open and inviting for a range of recreational activities and the world-class fishing that makes our area a special treasure for anglers.
We invite you to see for yourself by viewing some of the live feeds showing real-time action of beachgoers enjoying the pristine waters and sugary white sands of our area beaches.
Take a live virtual trip to Siesta Key, Dr. Beach’s number 2 ranked beach in the country HERE.
HERE’s a live look from the BeachHouse Restaurant on Bradenton Beach.
Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to welcome Pat Gross to the Bradenton Office.
Both raised and schooled in Anchorage, Alaska, Pat relocated to the Sarasota area from northern California. Prior to becoming a Realtor, she worked corporate relocation with two major van lines, and as an air traffic controller and trainer with the Federal Aviation Administration for eight years. This diverse, highly skilled background helped shape her work ethic.
Pat brings over 20 years of experience as a professional real estate agent, and services her clients with passion and attentiveness. She attributes her success in the industry to always listening carefully to determine exactly what end result her client is seeking then plotting a course to assure that outcome. Whether assisting a first-time homebuyer, investor or a multi-million dollar buyer or seller, her aim is to provide exceptional service and have every transaction be a professional, fun and memorable experience.
The city of Bradenton possesses a friendly, small town feel with a strong sense of community. Rich in history, the area was first discovered by Hernando Desoto in 1539. The city takes its name from Dr. Joseph Braden, whose home became a refuge for early settlers.
Bradenton area homes range from beach bungalows and waterfront condos to canal front properties and historic homes of all sizes. The area is filled with charming neighborhoods and grand estates.
Well-manicured fairways adorn Village Green's golf course.
Village Green is a prime neighborhood in the city of Bradenton, Florida, with 1,001 residences consisting of 575 freestanding single-family homes and 426 villa condominiums. Many of the condominium sections include community swimming pools among their amenities, and winding paths and tranquil lakes highlight the beautiful, lush surrounds.
Bounded on the north by 7th Avenue West, on the south by 29th Avenue West, on the east by 63rd Street West and on the west by 75th Street West, Village Green enjoys a convenient location close to area shopping and medical services. The sparkling waters of Palma Sola Bay are only three blocks away, and the beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico are a short three-mile drive.
Recent Sales Activity – Village Green
In the last 60 days, there have been seven sales in Village Green, with an average sales price of $156,992. Of the seven residences sold, five were single-family homes and two were villa condominiums.
Agent Kudos – Selling Village Green
Bradenton office agents Kathy Valente and Ally Howell have recently sold a home in Village Green to customers from out of the area. According to Ally, “They buyers fell in love with the home due to the great condition and gorgeous greenbelt view.”
7405 7th W Ave - This 3BR villa is available in Village Green. Listed by Kathy Valente.
The buyers were familiar with Village Green since they have family in the area, so they searched for homes online, where they also located Kathy and Ally for assistance in finding the right property. The residence purchased was a two-bedroom villa condominium with a two-car garage and approximately 2,100 square feet and sold for $136,000.
Welcome to Village of the Arts, a funky collection of more than 35 galleries, studios, cafes, and shops stretching between 9th Street and 16th Street West, and 9th and 14th Street West in what was once a rough section just south of downtown Bradenton, 50 miles south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Formerly a place known for crack houses and prostitutes, Village of the Arts started as a grass-roots attempt to reclaim the neighborhood by a few brave artists in search of cheap real estate and a community. A decade later, what began as a social experiment has become a reason for locals and visitors to spend time away from Bradenton’s sandy beaches.
Bonni Brown was one of the first to stake a claim. The former New York clinical social worker opened a bakery cafe in September 1999. “We bought this place from a man arrested for shooting at crackheads. Got a great deal.’’ Today, the 100-year-old building houses Bonni Bakes, a friendly spot to have fresh mango lassi, a curried chicken salad sandwich, and a slice of red velvet cake. “We still get locals who’ve lived here all their lives and say, ‘When did all this happen?’ We’ve finally got some signs up, which will help a lot.’’
Brenda Smoak is the newest kid on the block. She opened Alchemy, a fair trade consignment shop representing 145 artists, in early October, leaving her gallery in Silver Springs, Md., behind. “I moved here because of this place – it felt like a community,’’ Smoak said.
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