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Tidy Island, Bradenton FL: Sarasota Bay Community Guide

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By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695) · Updated November 2026

Quick answer: Tidy Island is a private, maintenance-free community on Sarasota Bay in west Bradenton, Florida, off Cortez Road. It offers single-family homes, townhomes and lagoon “quads,” all under condominium ownership, and only 138 residences can ever be built. Of the island’s 240 acres, 160 are a nature preserve, and residents enjoy pools, tennis and a boardwalk.

Tidy Island is a private, maintenance-free community on Sarasota Bay in west Bradenton, Florida, where only 138 residences can ever be built.

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Where Is Tidy Island?

Tidy Island sits on Sarasota Bay off Cortez Road, just a short drive to both Bradenton and Sarasota. Nearby you’ll find:

  • Sarasota Bay
  • Cortez Village and the beaches of Anna Maria Island
  • West Bradenton shopping and dining
  • Downtown Sarasota

Homes on Tidy Island

Tidy Island offers single-family homes and townhomes on Sarasota Bay, plus “quads” on the lagoon, all under condominium ownership for maintenance-free living. With so few residences, listings come up rarely. Ask me to watch for new ones.

Living on Tidy Island

Of the island’s 240 acres, 160 acres were deeded to the University of South Florida as a nature preserve. Residents enjoy a lake-centered recreation area, swimming pools, tennis, a boardwalk nature trail and bayfront parks. The community is pet-friendly.

Association Fees and What to Ask

Ask for current condo fees, reserves, insurance and pet or rental rules before you buy. My guide to HOAs, CDDs and 55+ communities can help you compare costs.

Exploring the area? Visit my Bradenton page, read Moving to Bradenton, FL: 10 Top Relocation Questions Answered, or request a home value if you own on Tidy Island.

Tidy Island FAQ

How many homes are on Tidy Island?

Only 138 residences can ever be built.

Is Tidy Island pet-friendly?

Yes. Check the current association rules for details.

What types of homes are on Tidy Island?

Single-family homes, townhomes and lagoon “quads,” all under condominium ownership.

Let’s Talk About Tidy Island

Have questions about a home on Tidy Island, or curious what yours might be worth? Call or text me at 941-737-6562 or email linda@reynoldsrealty.com. No pressure, just clear answers.

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