Posts in category 'Bradenton Fl'
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Spend the Day at the Bradenton Riverwalk
Moving to Bradenton is a dream come true. The climate is great, the scenery is better, and there are always plenty of fun things to do. There are many beautiful Bradenton Beach homes for sale, for every need and every taste.
Then once you're moved in, unwind by spending the day at the Riverwalk: a one-and-a-half-mile stretch on the Manatee River, where families can come to hike, play sports, enjoy some entertainment, and have a bite to eat. Here's a look at what the Riverwalk has to offer.
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New Year's Resolution: Find Your Florida Dream Vacation Home
With its amazing weather and beautiful beaches, it's not hard to see why purchasing a vacation home in Florida is the ultimate dream for thousands of people all over the world. Not only is a Florida vacation home a great escape, but it's also a fantastic investment. Florida is a hot real estate market, and it's easy to generate rental income from a second home when you're not using it
If buying a Florida vacation home is one of your New Year's resolutions this year, here are some tips from our real estate agents on how to find the right dream home for you:
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Small Business Saturday: 2021 Local Shopping Guide
Shopping local is the perfect way to support small businesses during the holiday season. This year, our real estate agents suggest that you leave Black Friday to the crowd-followers. On November 27, be a trend-setter and support Small Business Saturday by patronizing these amazing shops around Bradenton and Sarasota.
- The Dancing Crane Gallery - 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205
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Enjoy the Great Outdoors In Sarasota & Manatee
Who doesn't love a little free fun in the sun? With year-round warm weather, there are unlimited opportunities for you to enjoy time out and about in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. If you're looking for fun yet free activities to do around Sarasota and Bradenton, our real estate agents encourage you to check out these five outdoor spaces.
- Palma Sola Botanical Park – 9800 17th Ave. NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
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Wagner Realty Agent Sherry Flathman Brings Buyer in Sale of Historic Paul Rudolph Home
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Sherry Flathman of Wagner Realty recently represented the buyer in the sale of the famous 1950 Bennett Residence, located at 3901 Riverview Boulevard in Northwest Bradenton. This mid-century modern home was designed by Paul Rudolph. Rudolph, a pioneer of the Sarasota Modern style, is known for cubist architectural designs that blend the beauty of the natural environment with open, airy interior floor plans.
Rudolph was a Harvard graduate who studied with Walter Gropius - known as a pioneering modernist architect and the founder of the Bauhaus School of Architecture. In the late 1940's Rudolph gained a reputation for designing modern, innovative vacation homes using unique materials. He moved to Sarasota and partnered with Ralph Twitchell for four years before starting his own firm in 1951. The Bennett Residence reflects the principles of this mid-century modern style, allowing for both privacy and a feeling of the natural surroundings being brought inside. One of Rudolph's most notable design elements was to create well ventilated living spaces in harmony with Florida's climate. In the Bennett Residence, he uses glass walls to open the interior space to a private garden courtyard. The home was previously restored by architect and author Joseph King who wrote extensively about Rudolph and his Florida Houses. King painstakingly restored the property in the 1990's after it had deteriorated with the passage of time. King released a book on Rudolph's work in late 2009 called Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses. Paul Rudolph died in 1997.
"Paul Rudolph was certainly ahead of the times when he designed this home" notes Flathman adding, "the floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors are still in vogue today." The home was sold completely furnished with original 1950's era décor, bringing yet another element of historical nuance. The new owner, Gary Goldberg, an architectural aficionado, will continue the tradition of preserving the authenticity of this beautiful home. If you are interested in buying or selling a home, whether traditional, historic, or modern, Wagner Realty agents have a history of providing exceptional service for more than 80 years. For more information, go to www.wagnerrealty.com.