Boating & Water Access Communities

An exclusive man-made island of approximately 500 homes in Sarasota Bay, connected by the Ringling Causeway, single-family estates and waterfront homes anchored by the Bird Key Yacht Club with its 42-slip marina and fine dining.

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One of Sarasota's most prestigious waterfront neighborhoods, estate homes on deep-water canals offering direct Gulf access, south of downtown with no HOA and generous lot sizes.

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A gated bayfront community of over 700 homes, single-family, villas, and condos with resort amenities, private bay beach, two pools, tennis, and a private marina, all on Sarasota Bay south of downtown.

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A bayfront boating community of approximately 168 homes south of downtown Sarasota, single-family homes and condos with deep-water canal access and a private boat ramp, minutes from the Gulf.

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The only community in this set with its own marina. Waterlefe sits on the Manatee River east of I-75, 471 houses on the county roll built between 2000 and 2005, and the golf course runs 172 acres with five holes that touch the river. The Marina Club keeps 59 slips on the Manatee itself, sized 20 to 29 feet, with direct Gulf access, so a boat can be in open water the same morning. The River Club clubhouse is the social center, with fine dining over the water, a pro shop and a grill room. Beyond that: a saltwater resort pool, a Tiki Bar, a fitness center, pickleball, walking trails and a playground, plus an aquatic driving range with targets set out in the water. Twenty-seven percent of homes are waterfront and ninety percent have a private pool, the highest combination of the two anywhere in Bradenton.

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A master-planned community along the Manatee River east of I-75, and more accurately an umbrella over three distinct neighborhoods: River Strand, Stoneybrook and Lighthouse Cove, each with its own association, its own fees and its own amenity package. There are two golf courses inside it, not one, a private 27-hole Arthur Hills layout at River Strand and an 18-hole course at Stoneybrook. The shared centerpiece is a 39,000 square foot clubhouse with dining, a large fitness center, a resort-style pool and eight Har-Tru tennis courts, and the master plan adds a 70-acre lake, sports fields, trails and a riverfront kayak launch. Establish which neighborhood a listing sits in before quoting anything, because the three are not interchangeable.

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A gated community of approximately 270 single-family homes on the Braden River, built between 2002 and 2005. Some homes are directly on the riverbank or canals with private docks. Clubhouse with gathering area, game and media rooms, fitness center, lakeside pool, and nature trails.

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A historic waterfront neighborhood on Palma Sola Bay in northwest Bradenton, with homes dating from 1949 through the 2000s. Architectural diversity ranges from original Spanish-style manors and Florida ranch homes to contemporary waterfront mansions. The 10-acre Palma Sola Botanical Park sits within the neighborhood. Marina with Intracoastal access; some homes have private docks.

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Bradenton's riverfront corridor along the Manatee River, oak-lined streets of riverfront estates, midcentury ranch homes, and custom properties. One of the area's most established neighborhoods, with boating and fishing access throughout. Prices range from $500K inland to $5M+ on the riverfront.

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An established neighborhood along the Braden River off University Parkway, 358 houses on the county roll across seven platted phases built between 1990 and 2002. Median house is about 2,552 square feet and 75% have a private pool. Amenities are the practical kind rather than the resort kind: a community pool, a river park with a canoe and kayak launch on the Braden River, and walking paths. No CDD, and a $1,156 to $1,416 annual HOA.

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A gated golf and country club community of approximately 800 homes on 1,500 acres along the Manatee River. An 18-hole Ted McAnlis-designed course, 27,000 sq ft clubhouse, Har-Tru tennis courts, and private boat ramp.

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An exclusive gated waterfront community of 178 luxury homesites across 225 acres of islands along the Manatee River. Private docks, a Bring Your Own Builder program, and the Spanish Colonial-inspired River Lodge.

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A Medallion Home community of approximately 450 single-family homes built 2005 to 2016 with floor plans from 1,800 to 3,500+ sq ft. A clubhouse, resort pool, tennis, and a kayak launch on the Manatee River.

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An established community spanning 1,800 acres with 900+ homes on generous half-acre-plus lots along the Manatee River. A private boat ramp, kayak launch, fishing pier, and multiple sports courts. No CDD fees.

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A gated waterfront community on the Manatee River, centered on a full-service marina with 219 wet slips (35-110 ft) in an 88-acre protected harbor averaging 18 ft depth, often called "hurricane protected." Multiple residential neighborhoods include Bel Mare and The Palms (condos) and The Hammocks (townhomes), plus custom single-family homes. Dockside Social Bar and Grill is on-site. Direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico.

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A gated waterfront community built by WCI Homes on a canal leading to the Manatee River. Single-family homes with select properties including private boat slips. A community boat lift transfers boats from the private lagoon to the river. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort pool, and tennis courts. The Water's Edge section offers large custom-home lots.

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A waterfront neighborhood on the bay at the edge of deep, wide canals leading to the Gulf of Mexico. A mix of home styles with many properties on canals offering direct boating access. An active Property Owners Association sponsors social and community events year-round. No HOA fees, deed-restricted.

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A 55+ resident-owned community on nearly 60 acres directly on Terra Ceia Bay, featuring 2.5 miles of waterfront with three enclosed harbors, canals, a yacht club, and a marina with boat ramp. Direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay with no bridges. Amenities include heated pool, shuffleboard, exercise room, auditorium, activity center, and library.

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