World-Class Beaches
Experience miles of white-sand beaches, from Anna Maria Island to Manatee Beach, all nearby.
Bradenton
Experience laid-back Gulf Coast living in Bradenton, with beautiful beaches, waterfront recreation, vibrant culture, and easy access to Sarasota and Tampa.
Bradenton, Florida is home to some of the Gulf Coast's most rewarding waterfront living — where the Manatee River meets the sea and the laid-back rhythms of Florida life are felt in every neighborhood. The water is always close, whether you're kayaking through mangroves, watching the sunset from a riverfront restaurant, or making your way out to the unspoiled shores of Anna Maria Island.
Beyond the water, Bradenton has a character all its own. The Village of the Arts is one of Florida's most distinctive neighborhoods — a walkable community where working artists live and create, and color spills out onto every street. The Riverwalk hums with energy on weekends, hosting farmers markets, live music, and community events along the water's edge. And downtown Bradenton is coming into its own, with a growing restaurant scene, local breweries, and a genuine small-city energy that's hard to manufacture.
From the established neighborhoods of west Bradenton to the fast-growing master-planned communities of Parrish and Lakewood Ranch, everyday convenience and natural beauty exist side by side — making it easy to see why so many people are choosing to call this area home.
Discover a laid-back lifestyle with endless entertainment, inspiration around every corner, and plenty of sunny Florida days.
Dining
Savor a vibrant dining scene, featuring waterfront seafood, locally loved restaurants, cafés and breweries.
Premier Shopping
Take in local shopping an conveniences, including Ellenton Premium Outlets, University Town Center and more.
Parks and Nature
Explore scenic parks, expansive nature preserves like Robinson Preserve, Parrish Community Park and Manatee River.
Water Activities
Kayak through mangroves, boat or fish on the Manatee River, and enjoy beach adventures.
Outdoor Recreation
Enjoy top golf courses, scenic trails, Bradenton Riverwalk and plenty of ways to stay active outdoors.
Culture
Experience the arts in many forms at local museums, theaters and Lakewood Ranch.
Employment Opportunities
Connect to a diverse and growing employment hub spanning Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Tampa.
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Downtown Bradenton
Downtown Bradenton is in the middle of its own exciting chapter. A growing arts scene, waterfront dining, local breweries, and a calendar packed with community events give this riverfront downtown a pulse that's distinctly its own. Catch live music along the Riverwalk, browse the weekly farmers market, or settle in for dinner at one of the neighborhood's standout local restaurants. With First Fridays, art festivals, and a warm community spirit year-round, downtown Bradenton is a place worth getting to know.
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People live in houses. And we live together in neighborhoods. The Mattamy way is an approach to home and community design that prioritizes how you really live.
Waterfront living, downtown culture, and a laid-back vibe
Bradenton sits at the southern edge of Tampa Bay, where locals enjoy access to stunning Gulf beaches, a water-centric outdoor lifestyle, and a growing scene of restaurants, galleries, and community events. From the lively Riverwalk to the artistic soul of the Village of the Arts, there's always something worth exploring.
Caring about doing good
Our ongoing dedication to making our communities better places to live and call home is a critical part of what makes Mattamy special. The concept of 'community' isn't just our most important core value, it's in out DNA. As an organization, and as individual employees, we believe that having a positive impact in the community is our responsibility. Through our grass-roots, employee-driven initiatives, corporate MattamyCares program, grand-scale company donations and the generous philanthropy of our Founder's charitable organization, the Peter Gilgan Foundation, we come together like family to actively support local and global charitable organizations to create vibrant, healthy communities.
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