When I moved to Florida 2 years ago, I fully expected to move to St Petersburg where I had lived in my youth, and where most of my family still lives. However, during my home search I went across the Skyway Bridge into Manatee County. I looked at new developments in Bradenton, Palmetto, Parrish, Ruskin, and Apollo Beach. Since I was looking for newer construction, Manatee County had much more to choose from than St Petersburg and Pinellas County. In the end I found the perfect subdivision of Ancient Oaks in Parrish. I was able to buy a lot from the builder with almost 1/2 an acre of land, and then build what I call the perfect home on that lot. In the 14 months since my home was finished I am ever thankful that I found this neighborhood. Whenever I am showing property in St Petersburg, I make sure my clients are aware of the many choices they have only 25 minutes away, in Manatee County, and I almost always take them on a tour of Ancient Oaks if they have any interest in Manatee County. With only 246 homes, built by 5 different builders, we have a small community, yet not all of the homes are alike as you find in many one builder developments. I am very fimiliar with all of the neighboring communities and can recite the pro's and con's of each and try to help each of my clients find the perfect fit for them and thier families.
Many of my clients still think of Manatee as that place over the bridge, south of St Petersburg, but I for one will tell you it is a great place to live. I love my 30 minute commute over the bridge every morning and evening. I have only four stop lights between my home in Parrish and my office in Downtown St Petersburg. I cruise along at 80 miles an hour (I mean 65) and enjoy the peace and quiet of the drive.
If you are looking for a place to live, think of Manatee County.
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