State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL

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State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton Campus - Bradenton, FL

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Headquarters for the growing central Florida institution

Public Suburban Coastal Beach SCF

The Bradenton campus of the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is the original location of the college, positioned just a few blocks inland from Sarasota Bay. This is where you’ll find some of the institution’s key facilities, including the Neel Performing Arts Center, the Family Heritage House Museum, a Student Union, and the Mathematics Department building. The arts facilities at the Bradenton campus have received big upgrades in recent years, with a new Art and Design Building opening in 2007 and the Music and Theatre Building undergoing major renovations in 2008. The area surrounding the Brandenton campus is mostly filled with residential neighborhoods, and you can often find apartments, condos, and rental houses just a short walk away. DeSoto Square Mall is right up 14th Street, and the area’s stunning beaches are very close at hand. Some of Florida’s most exciting cities are nearby as well, with Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa all within an hour’s drive.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Bradenton, FL is $1,303 for a studio, $1,623 for one bedroom, $1,885 for two bedrooms, and $2,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bradenton has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 539 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,303/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 782 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,623/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,078 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,885/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,316 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,302/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

14

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tara Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

559 Students

9
out of 10

Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

391 Students

9
out of 10

B.D. Gullett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,121 Students

8
out of 10

Gene Witt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

689 Students

8
out of 10

Freedom Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

574 Students

8
out of 10

R. Dan Nolan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

760 Students

8
out of 10
7
out of 10

Carlos E. Haile Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

737 Students

7
out of 10

Braden River Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

810 Students

5
out of 10

Martha B. King Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

848 Students

4
out of 10

Lakewood Ranch High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,435 Students

7
out of 10

Manatee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,983 Students

5
out of 10

Braden River High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,774 Students

5
out of 10

Southeast High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,716 Students

4
out of 10

Bayshore High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,435 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • South Florida Museum
  • Parker Manatee Aquarium
  • Bishop Planetarium
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens
  • Leffis Key

Airports

  • Sarasota/Bradenton International
  • St Pete-Clearwater International

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