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
South Sarasota Road Extension Challenge Advances to State Hearing
Residents challenge a $15M road extension over wetland and flooding concerns, raising questions about development and environmental protection that resonate with Point Pleasant.
Read more →Manatee County Implements One-Day-Per-Week Watering Restrictions Amid Drought
Modified Phase III "Extreme" water shortage restrictions are now in effect across Manatee County and the region through July 1, 2026, limiting lawn watering to one day per week and imposing fines for violations.
Read more →Protecting Old Memphis: A Community Rallies to Save a Historic Black Cemetery
After a devastating act of vandalism, Manatee County moves quickly to protect and preserve Old Memphis Cemetery, a historic Black burial ground that has stood for more than a century.
Read more →County Moves to Protect Historic Old Memphis Cemetery After Vandalism
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved measures to explore ground-penetrating radar, grant funding, and national historic designation for the vandalized Old Memphis Cemetery.
Read more →Restoring Sacred Ground: Adams and Rogers Cemeteries Reborn
A recent restoration effort has revived two historic African American cemeteries in Bradenton, reconnecting families with their ancestors and honoring the community's heritage.
Read more →Drought Drains Southwest Florida Water Reserves — But Officials Say Supply Is Secure
Southwest Florida reservoirs are at half capacity amid the worst water shortage in nearly a decade, but expanded storage and summer rains offer hope.
Read more →Adams and Rogers Cemeteries Restored — Manatee County Reclaims Forgotten African American Burial Grounds
Manatee County completes a six-day restoration of two historic African American cemeteries, uncovering a lost grave and committing to annual upkeep.
Read more →Bradenton Officials Weigh 7.5% Water Rate Hike as Infrastructure Needs Mount
City Council to vote June 10 on a utility rate increase tied to the "Face It, Fix It" infrastructure initiative.
Read more →Slowing the Tide of Teardowns — Inside the 2026 Sarasota County Heritage Awards
Eleven honorees recognized for preservation, craftsmanship, and stewardship across Sarasota County prove that saving old places still matters.
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