Legends Bay offers something that’s becoming increasingly difficult to find in this part of Florida: a private gated community, a Sarasota Bay setting, proximity to the beaches, and IMG Academy practically at your doorstep.

Known for its intimate residential setting, scenic lakes, mature tropical landscaping and collection of luxury homes, the community offers a more private alternative to many of the larger master-planned developments farther east. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, resort-style community pool and community dock, while the Sarasota Bay shoreline gives Legends Bay a distinctly coastal character. Its location is especially appealing for families connected with IMG Academy, which is just minutes away, while nearby IMG Golf Club adds to the area’s recreational appeal. From Legends Bay, residents also enjoy convenient access to Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key and many of the shopping, dining and outdoor attractions found throughout West Bradenton and the Sarasota area. Healthy groceries, fresh produce, meats and locally sourced favorites are also just minutes away at Detwiler’s Farm Market.

Contact Darren Murtha for your private tour: A beautifully maintained 2022 Medallion Home in Legends Bay, one of West Bradenton’s most desirable gated communities near IMG Academy, IMG Golf Club, Sarasota Bay, and the Gulf Coast beaches. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath Bermuda plan offers a light, open layout with tile flooring throughout, high ceilings, 8-foot interior doors, impact-rated windows and sliders, a flat tile roof, and a highly functional split-bedroom design with the primary suite privately separated from the guest bedrooms. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS include a prime location just minutes from the IMG campus, tranquil pond views with the home oriented toward Sarasota Bay, an extended screened lanai, 12-foot pocketing sliding glass doors, a heated saltwater pool with LED color lighting and upgraded pebble-style finish, an upgraded FloCrete-coated lanai/deck, outdoor kitchen rough-in, wide paver driveway, 3-car garage, epoxy-coated garage floor, natural gas service, and security system prewire. The gourmet kitchen is a standout, featuring upgraded 42-inch warm wood-toned cabinetry with crown molding, quartz countertops, a large center island with undermount sink, tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, built-in 36-inch gas cooktop, dedicated stainless hood vent, and built-in wall oven/microwave combination. Dovetail cabinetry, full-extension drawers, and soft-close features add quality and function throughout the kitchen and baths. A built-in dry bar with upgraded cabinetry adds extra storage and entertaining appeal. The family room features a tray ceiling with recessed lighting and flows seamlessly to the screened outdoor living area. The primary suite offers three signature accent windows, dual walk-in closets, dual vanities, and an oversized tile-to-ceiling shower. Both secondary bathrooms also feature tile-to-ceiling showers and upgraded finishes, giving the home a cohesive, elevated feel throughout. Legends Bay residents enjoy a gated, maintenance-free setting with community pool, clubhouse, walking paths, scenic lakes, and a pier through the mangroves overlooking Sarasota Bay. Convenient to IMG Academy, IMG Golf Club, SRQ Airport, downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and the beaches, this home offers newer construction, water views, a private pool, and everyday convenience in one exceptional location. Watch the 2-minute cinematic video tour below.