New center previews 1,175-acre development in west Bradenton

Development is underway for a mixed-use community on 1,175 acres in west Bradenton that previously operated as a flower farm. Called SeaFlower, it will encompass 4,000 homes as well as apartments, hotel rooms and commercial space at full buildout.

To educate future homeowners about what it will offer, the community has now opened a preview center providing a sneak peek.

The preview center is across Cortez Road from SeaFlower, which was named due to the land’s history as a flower farm for more than 80 years and its location near Sarasota Bay. At the preview center, visitors can speak with SeaFlower’s community relations managers to learn about builders, home styles, amenities and the neighborhood.