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With fewer than 4,000 inhabitants, Ellenton has the feel and pace of the Old Florida heritage. Conveniently located on the north side of the Manatee River, this small city is only 4.3 miles from the more urban city of Bradenton and 12.8 miles from the sophisticated metropolis of Sarasota. With these cities nearby, Ellenton offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the ease of the Southern lifestyle, as well as the job opportunities and nightlife of bigger cities just a short drive away.
Ellentons proximity to the scenic Manatee River and to Gulf beaches, such as those along Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, also help to make Ellenton a popular location for home buyers. Ellenton hosts a diverse range of inhabitants, including singles and young families, but it is especially popular to retirees because of its tranquility.
Along the Manatee River in Ellenton and its neighboring city of Palmetto, folks can enjoy charter boat fishing and other watercraft activities. Manatees and dolphins live in the waters of the Manatee River, a sight for boaters and land lovers alike.
In addition to all the natural beauty that Ellenton has to offer, history scholars will enjoy Ellentons
Gamble Plantation State Historic Site, the sole surviving plantation house from before the Civil War. Visitors can take guided tours of the 1850s mansion to learn about Ellentons role in United States history and then enjoy a stroll through the grounds which was once a sizable sugar plantation.
Ellenton Homes
Home prices in Ellenton are lower than most of Sarasota. A four-bedroom house will be from $250,000 to $400,000.
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