Mixed-use transformation ahead for 1,175-acre Bradenton flower farm

A walkable residential community designed for people to be able to live, work and play in one location is under construction in southwest Bradenton, and developers just announced when residents will likely start moving in there.

The SeaFlower community will be on 1,175 acres operated as a flower farm for more than 80 years. Its name pays tribute to the land's history as well as its location near the bay. The property is south of Cortez Road between 86th Street and IMG Academy. 

SeaFlower's first phase of development will include nearly 1,700 residential units, 250 hotel rooms and 350,000 square feet of office and retail space.