Fully-Entitled Luxury Residential Development Site

This incredible development parcel is located in Southwest Bradenton, just off of the stunning Palma Sola Bay. Bradenton is home to IMG Academy, Anna Maria Island, Robinson Preserve, LECOM Park (Spring Training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates), and more, making this area a highly sought after place to live with a continued population influx and an expected 10% to 18% population increase in Manatee County by 2030 per TheFloridaScorecard.org. This property’s location in the Southwest area of Manatee County, will give residents easy accessibility to enjoy amenities in both Manatee and Sarasota Counties, including the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, The Ringling Museum of Art, Longboat Key, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and an incredible selection of Colleges and Universities. While the West Bradenton submarket has been well-established for some time, there is a significant amount of recent new development underway including Aqua, a Medallion Home community surrounding a crystal clear blue lagoon, Cirrus at Aqua - a 345 unit apartment complex, The Stadler - a 279 unit apartment complex, and SeaFlower - a notable project with nearly 1,200 acres of mixed-use development which will include 4,000 residential units, 600 apartments, 250 hotel rooms, and 350,000 SF of office and retail space. This property’s infill location will allow a developer to build a luxury community in a well-established area amongst multi-million dollar waterfront estates, well-established condominium communities and brand-new amenity-laden communities.Located in Southwest Bradenton along Cortez Road, this offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire approximately 58 acres for a high-end luxury residential development project. The property is fully-entitled for 148 units with Final Site Plan approval for 44 townhomes and 104 apartment-style condominiums. These units may be for rent or for sale. The townhomes average 2,400 square feet and include two covered parking spaces per unit and the condominiums average 1,100 square feet. The approved development features amenities such as a resort-style pool, grilling areas and a fire pit. A standout feature of the property is nearly 3,000 feet of shoreline along Palma Sola Bay, situated within a dedicated nature preserve, which provides a tranquil environment for residents. With prime frontage on Cortez Road, the site benefits from strong visibility and an average daily traffic count of approximately 30,500 vehicles. It is located less than three miles from Bradenton Beach and offers convenient access to US-41 (Tamiami Trail), IMG Academy and the site is a quick twenty-minute drive to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which offers nonstop flights to 56 destinations as of May 2026. Major retail centers in close proximity are the Paradise Bay Shopping Center, which features Marshalls, Home Goods, Starbucks and First Watch, along with the long-awaited SeaFlower development, which will include Publix, Whataburger, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Potbelly Sandwich Works, among other retailers and restaurants, a brewery, hotel and luxury apartments in Phase I. The surrounding area is known for its recreational amenities, including the Bradenton Gulf Islands, nature preserves with kayaking, walking and biking trails, and several high-end golf courses, including Bradenton Country Club and Sara Bay Country Club.