The River Club in Bradenton is an exclusive country club community that is located just 20 minutes away from the Bradenton and Sarasota downtown districts. This is a major residential development of nearly 1,000 single-family homes arranged near lakes, ponds, creeks, forest preserves, and a golf course.

Residential construction of The River Club predates the nearby Lakewood Ranch master-planned development; as such, house hunters can still find Florida ranch-style listings that offer generous living space. More recent construction by Arthur Rutenberg and Todd Johnston favors the Mediterranean revival style.

The River Club will strongly appeal to home buyers who are ready to acquire larger and more refined properties that offer lots of value. In early 2016, listings were reasonably priced from $269K to nearly $600K. A starter home at The River Club features three bedrooms and two bathrooms built on 1,653 square feet of living space; a four-bathroom and three-bedroom home is typically built on more than 3,000 square feet. The lot sizes range from half acre to more than an acre.

Since this is a country club, home buyers can expect properties surrounded by immaculate landscaping. The various subdivisions at The River Club are very private; most homes have views of the 18-hole golf course, nature preserves and lakes. Although some seasonal residents make this neighborhood their winter home, most homeowners are permanent dwellers who enjoy boosting the curbside appeal of their properties.

As expected, the main amenity at The River Club is the golf course, but residents can also enjoy a community swimming pool next to a clubhouse, a fitness room, and a full restaurant. The cinema, shops, restaurants, and pubs of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch are conveniently located about a mile away, and the upscale University Town Center is also nearby. Residents have a choice of planning weekend trips to either Bradenton Beach or Siesta Key, which are less than 40 minutes away.