Respected home builders D.R. Horton and Arthur Rutenberg have teamed up to develop Legends Bay in Bradenton, a new residential project in western Manatee County, which aims to redefine luxury neighborhoods in Southwest Florida. Legends Bay is located just south of the IMG Academy, an instructional sports facility that is known to produce legendary athletes.

In developing Legends Bay, both Arthur Rutenberg and D.R. Horton have decided to continue the architectural look chosen by previous builders John Cannon and Gibraltar Homes; instead of opting for a cookie-cutter Mediterranean style, the floor plans at Legends Bay are inspired by Spanish and Venetian designs.

If you are looking for grand real estate in Southwest Florida, you should start your search at Legends Bay; this is where you can find floor plans such as Arthur Rutenberg’s Bellagio II, a two-story house with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, five parking spaces, and nearly 5,000 square feet of living space. If you would like to see this type of floor plan right in front of the Sarasota Bay so that you can enjoy panoramic views from lavish balconies, you may be looking at a listing price of $2.5 million.

If you are interested in more modest properties at Legends Bay, a three-bedroom and two-bathroom home built on 2,600 square feet of air-conditioned space can be negotiated for about $375K. You must keep in mind that Legends Bay is a showcase for impressive real estate, and thus each property here is custom-built.

The amenities at Legends Bay include a resort-style swimming pool, a well-appointed clubhouse, nature trails, and a lakeside lounge. Active residents can enjoy golf and tennis memberships at the El Conquistador country club, which is located right next door to this neighborhood. Moreover, the white sands of Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach are only a short drive away.