In recent years, Bradenton has seen its fair share of developers choosing the eastern portion of Manatee County to build luxury neighborhoods, but this does not mean that they have completely forgotten about the western part of the county. Located just south of the prestigious IMG Academy and west of Bayshore Gardens, Legends Bay proves that luxury waterfront properties can still be found in Bradenton.

The custom-built homes of Legends Bay are being developed by renowned home builders Arthur Rutenberg and DR Horton. The developers are giving up the cookie-cutter neighborhood design by offering a diversity of floor plans that draw inspiration from Spanish Colonial and Venetian revival architecture. The homes range from three bedrooms built on 2,045 square feet to five bedrooms built on 7,720 square feet.

Legends Bay will appeal to home buyers looking for something that is both new and different in the Southwest Florida housing market. One of the coziest home models in this community is the Bedford, which is offered by DR Horton. This two-story home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage. The most spectacular floor plan is the Bellagio II by Arthur Rutenberg, a two-level home that features five bedrooms and three bathrooms built on more than 7,000 square feet.

The great location of Legends Bay makes it very attractive for any house hunter. Residents live very close to Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key and Siesta Key, which are three of the prettiest beaches in Southwest Florida.

The neighborhood is being developed on the southern grounds of IMG Academy, which is dotted with small lakes and forest meadows. The most elegant estates in Legends Bay offer a full view of the Sarasota Bay, which is perfect for enjoying sunsets. As of mid-2015, home prices in this neighborhood started under $350K for the three-bedroom models and $2.5 million for the grand waterfront estates.