Bradenton

Perico Bay Club, Bradenton Neighborhood

West of I-75 offers a peaceful residential atmosphere with over 250 nearby green spaces like Buchan Airport Community Park/Kiwanis Park and Miss Sarasota Softball Complex for relaxation and outdoor activities. The neighborhood features primarily single detached homes built around 1984, with a variety of two and three-bedroom options suited to diverse needs. Residents have access to more than 250 supermarkets and multiple dining choices within a reasonable distance. Educational opportunities include both public and private primary and secondary schools. While the area has limited cycling infrastructure, bus lines conveniently pass through, ensuring some public transportation options are available. Parking in the neighborhood is generally very easy.

The character of West of I-75 is exemplified by its calm ambience. There are over 700 parks close by for residents to discover, like Fruitville Park and Red Bug Slough Preserve, making them easy to access. This part of North Port is also very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Highlights of Perico Bay Club

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Perico Preserve

Just steps from the neighborhood gate on 10th Street W, Perico Preserve offers scenic walking trails, birdwatching boardwalks, and peaceful natural habitats, making it an extraordinary retreat for residents who love the outdoors without leaving the island.

🏊 Perico Bay Club Amenities Center

The private amenities center within Perico Bay Club boasts a resort-style pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness facility, and social gathering spaces exclusively for residents, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.

🎣 Community Fishing Piers

Several well-maintained fishing piers and kayak launches along the neighborhood's waterfront provide residents breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay and easy access to peaceful paddling or fishing right from their backyard.

🛒 Publix at Shoppes of Paradise Bay

Located just minutes east on Manatee Avenue, this convenient Publix shopping plaza ensures residents can pick up groceries and daily essentials quickly, alongside a variety of shops and services tailored to locals.

🚴 Robinson Preserve Trails

Adjacent to the north side of the neighborhood off 9th Avenue NW, Robinson Preserve features miles of walking and biking trails, scenic lookouts, and kayak waterways, making it a favorite spot for fitness and nature enthusiasts living at Perico Bay Club.

Perico Bay Club

This October in Perico Bay Club

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 2–3, 2026

SCD + The Barker Project

Manatee Performing Arts Center

This contemporary dance performance is a convenient downtown Bradenton arts outing for Perico Bay Club residents. The Manatee Performing Arts Center is close enough for an easy evening drive, and the production offers an engaging cultural experience without requiring a trip to Sarasota.

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October 8, 2026

Fall Festival of Music

Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida • 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

SCF’s annual music festival features multiple student ensembles in an energetic concert celebrating the start of the season. Residents can enjoy an affordable evening of live music in Bradenton, with general admission listed at $15 and the campus offering a relaxed local alternative to larger regional venues.

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October 8, 2026

SCF Manatees Volleyball vs. Gulf Coast State College

State College of Florida, Bradenton • 6:00 PM

A home college volleyball match provides an easy, family-friendly sports night near Bradenton. It is a good choice for Perico Bay Club residents seeking affordable local entertainment, school-spirit atmosphere, and an indoor activity that works well during October’s occasional rainy weather.

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October 17, 2026

Fall Sky & Scope: Session 1

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

This beginner-friendly telescope workshop at The Bishop is an appealing educational outing for adults, grandparents, and families. The downtown Bradenton museum is a practical nearby destination from Perico Bay Club, and the hands-on astronomy format offers something more memorable than a standard museum visit.

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October 21, 2026

Florida’s Endangered Sawfish: Past, Present, and Future

The Planetarium at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature • 6:00 PM–7:30 PM

This presentation explores Florida’s endangered smalltooth sawfish and the conservation work protecting this unusual coastal species. It is especially relevant to residents living near Anna Maria Sound and Sarasota Bay, offering a local environmental perspective at a familiar Bradenton cultural venue.

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October 31, 2026

Halloween at the Bradenton Public Market

Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton

Halloween at the Bradenton Public Market should combine the area’s popular local shopping and food-market atmosphere with seasonal activities. For Perico Bay Club residents, it is a convenient downtown outing for browsing vendors, enjoying food, and giving families a festive October activity close to home.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Perico Bay Club

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Perico Bay Club

Neighborhood Characteristics

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