The Point Pleasant You Know And Love Is Under Threat
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Our Mission
At Protect the Point, we're dedicated to safeguarding the vibrant interests of the Point Pleasant community in Bradenton, Florida, and every property owner within it. We believe that by coming together around our shared priorities and values, we can create a common, unified voice to shape any new development or redevelopment plans affecting our beloved neighborhood.
Protect the Point operates as a non-profit entity, driven purely by our commitment to the community, not by financial gain.
Our mission is clear: to educate, advocate for, and represent the rights and interests of Point Pleasant property owners and all those invested in our community's future. We strive to ensure that all new growth and improvements truly align with what matters most to our members. This means we are committed to:
Preserving Livability
Maintaining the historic charm and pedestrian-friendly nature of the Point Pleasant Neighborhood.
Ensuring Compatibility
Encouraging responsible and compatible development that respects our area's unique character, including smart building height restrictions, appropriate architectural styles, and the preservation of our green spaces.
Managing Impact
Promoting development that addresses our critical infrastructure needs, such as roads, stormwater systems, and efficient emergency services, while also considering the impacts of coastal flooding, tropical systems, and evacuation requirements.
Taking Action
Taking proactive steps to enhance and preserve the aesthetic, historic, civic, and communal qualities of our cherished area.
News & Updates
The latest from Protect The Point
FDOT Sets Public Info Session for Cortez Bridge Replacement
FDOT will hold an open house Oct 20 to update residents on the $123 million Cortez Road Bridge replacement project.
Read more →Manatee County Commissioners to Hold Regular Meeting on October 20, 2026
The upcoming Manatee County Commission meeting will consider land purchases for preservation, animal shelter updates, and the county administrator’s contract.
Read more →County Approves $15.2 Million for Bradenton Storm Recovery Projects
Manatee County commissioners approved $15,204,500 in federal disaster recovery funding for five Bradenton projects to improve drainage, support emergency access, and make water and wastewater systems more reliable during storms following the 2024 hurricanes.
Read more →Community & Shared Spaces Conversation in North River Manatee County
Residents are invited to share their perspectives on growth, community priorities and shared spaces at a community conversation in Palmetto on Oct. 13.
Read more →PulteGroup Unveils Plans for Reagan Landing: 424 Homes for Northeast Bradenton
PulteGroup plans a 424-home community on 223 acres of former ranch land in northeast Bradenton.
Read more →Reeling in History: How Cortez Village Keeps Old Florida Alive
One of Florida's last working fishing villages is preserving its heritage by fighting for the health of Sarasota Bay.
Read more →Manatee County Approves 12-Month Pause on Data Center Development
County commissioners enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center applications while staff study how to regulate the facilities' utility demands, noise, and neighborhood impacts.
Read more →"Lights Out for the Turtles: Sea Turtle Hatchlings Face Long Odds on Suncoast Beaches"
"A new ABC7 report on Suncoast sea turtle nesting carries a Manatee County wake-up call: more than 200 hatchlings were disoriented by artificial light on Anna Maria Island this year."
Read more →Manatee County's $44 Million Athletics & Aquatics Center Nears December Opening
Manatee County's new $44 million Premier Sports Campus North facility, with 24 pickleball courts and an Olympic-size pool, is set to open to the public in December 2026.
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