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
252-Unit Affordable Apartment Complex Proposed for East Manatee County
A new 252-unit affordable multifamily project has been filed with Manatee County on SR 64 East, on land rezoned from agricultural to commercial.
Read more →Manatee County Commission District 1 Seat Open for Special Election
Governor DeSantis declared a vacancy in the Manatee BOCC District 1 seat, triggering a special election with wide implications for local zoning and neighborhood protections.
Read more →State Laws Are Tying Local Hands on Zoning — What It Means for Neighborhoods Like Ours
At the March 24 Manatee County Commission meeting, Commissioner Kruse acknowledged that state laws including SB 180 and the Live Local Act are limiting local governments' ability to control zoning — a direct concern for historic neighborhoods fighting unwanted development.
Read more →Six Buildings That Could Vanish: The 2025 Six to Save List Sounds the Alarm
The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation has named six endangered landmarks — and the threats they face look a lot like what communities across the region are up against.
Read more →Extreme Drought Triggers One-Day-Per-Week Watering Restrictions for All of Manatee County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage affecting Manatee County, requiring all residents to cut outdoor watering to one day per week starting April 3.
Read more →Bradenton City Park Expansion to Bring New Fields, Community Center, and Splash Pad Near LECOM Park
The City of Bradenton is advancing a multi-phase City Park project that will expand LECOM Park with three new baseball fields, added parking, a community center, and a splash pad for underserved neighborhoods.
Read more →A Church That Refused to Die: The Fight to Save Manatee Village's 1887 Landmark
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has named the 1887 Church at Manatee Village Historical Park to its 2025 "11 to Save" list — and the story of how it got there is worth telling.
Read more →Welcome to Our Blog
We're launching a news feed to keep the community informed on development threats, meetings, and wins.
Read more →Join the Cause
Any person who lives or owns property within the Protect the Point community map (see below) is eligible for membership. Members must support and act in accordance with the mission, goals, priorities, and values of the Coalition.
Join Protect the Point!
I commit to support the purpose of Protect the Point as stated below:
Promoting responsible development that is consistent with the historic character of the neighborhood, including but not limited to building height restrictions, architectural style guidelines, and preservation of green spaces. Promoting development that is sensitive to the current needs and deficiencies of infrastructure, including but not limited to roads, stormwater, wastewater, potable water, and emergency response times. Promoting development that considers impacts from coastal flooding, tropical systems, and evacuation needs.
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