Bay Pointe at Cortez, Bradenton

Picture yourself on the beach with the Florida sky separating into brilliant tones of blue where, as day drifts into night, the fiery shades of red lead you to witness one of the world's most beautiful sunsets – the experience is surreal.

Florida's best kept Secret!!!! On the coast, 9 miles north of Sarasota with better home prices, lower property taxes, more lakes, rivers and the same stunning pristine white sand beaches lies Sarasota's beautiful Sister City of Bradenton. Also known as the City of Lakes and Rivers Bradenton is a piece of heaven on earth with beauty everywhere and less than 10 minutes drive from the beautiful beaches of Longboat Key & Anna Maria Island. Sarasota’s world-renowned St Armand’s circle is a scenic drive away along Longboat Key, as are the cultural venues of Sarasota itself.

Bradenton, the largest of Manatee County's Cities, has a history that dates back to the 1840s. It was named after sugarcane magnate, Joseph Braden. Stretching along the Manatee River, this City is called home by 50,000 residents and extends homebuyers and renters a variety of housing options.

The quaint downtown district is a thriving hub where County Government, Industry, Healthcare and the Arts are conducted. The City also plays host to the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training facility. Manatee County includes Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton and Parrish and the glorious Gulf of Mexico Beaches of Anna Maria Island.

Discover a world of pristine white sandy beaches and a myriad of exciting water and boating activities. To keep you entertained, shopping and dining options are as plentiful as the area’s premier golf courses, glistening beaches and professional sporting events. Delight in casual cuisine or upscale delicacies, visit fabulous malls or shop among old Main Street’s charming boutiques.

Whether you seek natural beauty, culture or a sporting challenge Bradenton offers the perfect setting and inspiration. Everything you need is here, just waiting to be explored. So live out all your dreams in this wonderful community.

Bradenton has water, water everywhere. Along with quaint neighborhoods, scenic marinas, the historic river district and the picturesque beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bradenton’s old-Florida charm and relaxing lifestyle welcomes you home at Bay Pointe at Cortez.

The outlook for the Bradenton area remains strong as Bradenton continues to develop and re-invent itself.