Hernando De Soto the founder of Bradenton homes
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The De Soto expedition is believed to have landed in Bradenton in 1539 and its members were probably the first to build Bradenton Homes. These primitive homes would hardly have been classified as Bradenton Real Estate as the area did not really develop commercially until it became the core of Manatee County which was formed in 1855.The County taking its name and County seal from the Manatee, the huge sea cow that still populate the coastal waters of the area. Prior to De Soto, native Americans Inhabited the land for thousands of years but did little to improve their natural environment. This was left to European powers in particular the British and Spanish with Spain finally ceding control of Florida to the United States in the year 1819.
Bradenton property
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Today Bradenton or the friendly city as it has become known,is a charming mixture of retirees, holiday makers and the permanent residents required to drive the thriving commercial enterprises which form the heart of the town. Florida Real estate is available to suit all tastes, from holiday condominiums to huge coastal and riverfront estates.
Single family homes can be found on quaint tree lined streets or in gated Golf Club communities. To the east of the county lay the perfect country retreats with homes and land available to suit the equestrians and nature lovers amongst us.
Relax at your Bradenton home on the beach
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West Bradenton together with the barrier islands of Anna Marie and Longboat key are surrounded by the gentle waters of the Gulf of Mexico, which combine to provide water sports opportunities for all. Activities ranging from sailing to swimming with everything else in between are guaranteed to satisfy the most energetic whilst lazy days either sunbathing on the beautiful beaches or playing in the warm gulf waters will rejuvenate the body and spirit of those in need of a well earned rest.
Culture for Bradenton real estate owners
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Museums and Theaters provide for the cultural needs of the most discerning, whilst restaurants to suit all palettes take care of our physical needs.
Bradenton enjoys a climate which blends perfectly with the wide variety of sporting activities that are available in all areas of the county. Cycling, golf and tennis are but a few examples of the wide variety of sports available to all. Facilities include The Nick Bollettieri Tennis School at the IMG Academies; this multi sports center also includes a David Leadbetter Golf School in addition to Soccer, Baseball and Basketball training facilities. The Concession Golf Club located in the east of the county was voted best new private golf club by Golf Digest in 2006 and Golf Magazine named it in the top 100 courses in the US in 2009.
