Neighborhood Spotlight

Historic East Bradenton

By: Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Attorney, LGM Law, PLLC

One of the city of Bradenton’s best kept secrets is nestled between 1st Street East and 27th Street Northeast. The Manatee River serves as a natural border to the north of this neighborhood that is prime for redevelopment with many older homes being purchased for renovation and reconstruction.

This neighborhood is conveniently located west of I-75, providing quick access to Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, and east of downtown Bradenton, which is a short bike ride or walk along the city’s scenic Riverfront. The neighborhood’s central location and treed streets give the area a small, tight knit, community feel.

Bradenton’s Riverwalk has recently expanded to Mineral Springs Park, one of the oldest parks in the Bradenton region, that just celebrated its grand reopening after extensive renovation.

The rich history of Bradenton is celebrated with close proximity to Braden Castle, the ruins of the stately mansion built in the 1840s as the home of the name sake of Bradenton on the east. Several relocated original historical buildings are now cared for at the Manatee Historical Village, centrally located within this neighborhood, and the oldest pharmacy in Bradenton, Pelot’s, on the west side.

In addition to Bradenton favorite haunts such as Central Cafe and 3 Keys Brewery, new restaurants are anticipated in the near future to offer residents entertainment opportunities within walking distance from home.

Many of the newer residents to the area have found opportunities to renovate or reconstruct new riverfront homes in the area. Older, dated homes are generally priced beginning at $200,000 upwards to $1,000,000 depending on proximity to the Manatee River, and the level of renovation required to update the home. •

Employee Anniversaries

RASM happily recognizes the workplace anniversaries of our professional staff.

Cassidy Miller, Administrative

Assistant to the CEO, celebrates her fourth year with the Association this month. In addition to her administrative role, Cassidy is also the Professional Standards Administrator, and she is in charge of processing the RASM ethics and arbitration cases.

Cassidy enjoys spending her free time at home on her small hobby farm with her husband and two dogs. She loves gardening, horseback riding, and reading. Cassidy also enjoys traveling with her family and friends, and one of her favorite destinations is Alaska.

Jesse Sunday, Vice President of Operations & IT,

celebrates his 18th year with the Association this month. Jesse oversees all the operational and technology requirements of RASM. He is a selfproclaimed “nerd” and enjoys technology even in his free time.

Jesse appreciates working with all the members of RASM. While he’s been here for over 18 years, he says there’s never a year when things don’t change or evolve enough to keep him engaged and interested in the Association’s mission. The members have become like his second family.

In his free time, Jesse enjoys spending time with his REAL family, daughter Emma (14), son Dylan (12), and his wife, Beth.

Max Brandow, Vice-President of Advocacy and Member

Programs, celebrates five years with RASM this month. Max represents RASM members in all facets of government affairs, including monitoring local municipal actions and advocating for RASM members’ interests at local commission meetings. He is also the liaison to the important committees that raise funds for RPAC as well as the committee that screens and endorses local candidates. This year, Max has enjoyed working with the Membership and Professional Development Departments as well as being the liaison for the Commercial Real Estate Alliance.

He enjoys being able to see collective action at work. He also enjoys interacting with the great staff and friendly members who have been such positive resources to him.

When not at RASM, Max enjoys golfing, traveling on snowboard trips, and spending time with friends. Also, as an alumnus of FSU, he is a die-hard Seminoles fan.

Peter Den Uijl, Facility Coordinator, celebrates his fifth year with RASM this month.

His responsibilities include general hospitality duties, cleaning, and overall building maintenance of the RASM South building. Peter is committed to his job as facility coordinator and always enjoys taking

on a challenge.

Peter also enjoys the diversity of the members, maintaining the RASM South building, and providing the best services for all members.

In his free time, Peter loves to explore all that Florida has to offer. Traveling with his wife and 13-year-old daughter is Peter’s true passion, and his family is always ready for their next adventure.

RASM thanks our dedicated staff. We can’t do what we do without our staff! •

LEAVE A LEGACY FOR YOURSELF, YOUR BUSINESS, OR A LOVED ONE.

BUY-A-BRICK

Pave the way toward a brighter future for college-bound students, housing-related non-profits, and REALTORS® in need through your purchase of an engraved brick. All proceeds from the “Buy-a-Brick” campaign go directly toward the 3-pronged mission of the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation:

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