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
Manatee Commissioners Approve Parrish Town Center, Drop Controversial Cell Tower
Manatee County clears the 48-acre Parrish Town Center at U.S. 301 and State Road 62, dropping a contested cell tower after neighboring communities pushed back.
Read more →A Century of Sarasota Modern: Why Our Midcentury Architecture Still Matters
As Architecture Sarasota marks 100 years of the Sarasota School, preservationists race to save the midcentury gems that defined Florida living before air conditioning.
Read more →Seven Years of Six to Save: Sarasota's Endangered Heritage List Calls for Community Action
The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation opens nominations for its seventh annual Six to Save list, spotlighting six threatened landmarks from a 1920s swing bridge to a Mid-Century Modern Record House.
Read more →Bradenton Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input
The City of Bradenton's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is accepting public input on affordable housing incentive strategies, with implications for neighborhood preservation and housing access in Point Pleasant.
Read more →Palma Sola Bay Fails State Bacteria Standards — Cleanup Plan Ahead
FDEP has confirmed that Palma Sola Bay does not meet Florida state bacteria standards — and a federally mandated pollution cleanup plan is on the way.
Read more →Point Park University Explores Downtown Bradenton Performing Arts Campus
Pittsburgh-based Point Park University is in early discussions with Bradenton officials about establishing a performing arts campus downtown, potentially repurposing existing buildings.
Read more →Six to Save 2026: Community Steps Up for Sarasota's Endangered Heritage
The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation opens nominations for its seventh annual endangered places list, spotlighting six sites from a 1925 swing bridge to Mid-Century Modern gems.
Read more →Church's Texas Chicken Secures First Street Site for Manatee County Debut
The national fried chicken chain purchased a 1.14-acre property at 2815 First Street East, marking its first Manatee County location on one of the corridor's last undeveloped commercial parcels.
Read more →Sarasota-Manatee Sweeps AIA Florida Preservation Awards — What It Means for Our Neighborhoods
Three local historic preservation projects earned top honors at the 2026 AIA Florida Design Awards, signaling a renewed commitment to saving the buildings that define our region's character.
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