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Buying a Home in a Florida Tree City Near You
Celebrating Our Community's Tree Cities
National Arbor Day is Friday, April 28. It recognizes the role trees play in our daily lives and promotes tree planting and care. In addition to the benefits trees provide in our communities, planting trees on your own property is an excellent way to boost your home's curb appeal. Homes for sale with mature trees on the property provide more than beauty. They increase the value of your home. The USDA Forest Service has said, healthy mature trees can add an average of 10 percent to a property's value.
Homes with well-landscaped yards with established trees and bushes that provide privacy fetch higher prices and tend to sell more quickly than houses with little or no landscaping. A home with great curb appeal impresses home buyers before they even tour a home.
Did you know there are over 3,400 cities and towns across America that have made a commitment to joining Tree City USA? Tree City USA has been "greening up" cities nationwide since 1976. It is a program that provides the necessary framework for cities to care for and expand their public trees.
How Your Community Can Become a Tree City
To earn the Tree City USA designation, your city must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters to ensure that every qualifying community—regardless of size--would have a viable tree management program. The four standards include:
- A Tree Board or Department
- An ordinance for tree care
- A well-funded community forestry program
- An Arbor Day celebration.
Homes in Florida's Tree Cities
There are 173 Florida communities that have taken a proactive role managing trees and are recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as official Tree City USA communities. In our local area, seven local communities in Manatee and Sarasota Counties have been accepted by Tree City USA.
Click on any Tree City name on our list to view homes and learn more.
- Anna Maria - Anna Maria, Florida the quintessential beach town that is the ideal balance of laid-back while still offering residents plenty in the way of things to do. Bicycle enthusiasts will find Anna Maria the perfect city—it caters to cyclists with paths, slower speed limits, and minimal car traffic. Although there is easy access to the outside world, many residents don't feel the need to venture far beyond city boundaries. Food, shops, entertainment, nature, and recreation all exist in abundance in the beautiful city of Anna Maria.
- Bradenton – Bradenton, Florida is an ideal area for those who want the benefits of living in a bigger city, but still prefer to have the beach nearby. As part of the Sarasota metro area, Bradenton has access to a variety of arts and culture, and a short drive can lead you to several smaller, quaint beachside towns that are perfect for day tripping. In addition to the white sandy shorelines, Bradenton has a riverwalk area and a thriving downtown.
- Bradenton Beach - Bradenton Beach, Florida is an island community on Anna Maria Island's southern end. With an estimated population of 1,200 people and average temperatures of a comfortable 79 degrees, Bradenton Beach seems like life in paradise to many. If you are considering homes in Bradenton Beach, Florida, you could be enjoying that taste of paradise all year long.
- Holmes Beach - Holmes Beach, Florida is year-round, resort style living at its best. Holmes Beach tends to be a friendly and welcoming community with an upbeat atmosphere that radiates throughout the city. If you've always dreamed of living in an area that is full of activity, but still relaxing, Holmes Beach is an excellent choice.
- Palmetto - Palmetto, Florida is a located between the Manatee River and Terra Ceia Bay. Palmetto is perfect for people looking for an active lifestyle that involves nature and community activities. The area is great for people of all ages, but families will like living in a city with some excellent educational picks and a closer-knit neighborhood feel.
- Sarasota – Sarasota, Florida boasts a rich arts scene. People from all over the area come to Sarasota to enjoy world-class theater, music and other performing arts. Sarasota is also a beach haven with spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and white sandy expanses and warm water. With its dynamic scene and incredible natural beauty, it is also a wonderful city to live.
- Venice - Venice, Florida is a large city located in Sarasota County that combines the quirkiness of its California counterpart and the waterways of its Italian namesake. Venice is a known as a second home for snowbirds during the winter. Families enjoy a top-notch school system and art fans will appreciate the dynamic theater and art scene.
Our REALTORS® at Wagner Realty make it their mission to continue to offer the best homes in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Contact us to learn more about homes for sale in Anna Maria, Bradenton, Sarasota and the surrounding communities. Wagner Realty has been committed to serving your Florida real estate needs since 1939.
