Tara in Bradenton, Florida is a large, established residential and golf community located near State Road 70 and I-75. The community is divided into two primary neighborhoods — Tara Golf & Country Club and The Preserve at Tara — and offers a wide selection of single-family homes, villas, and condominiums surrounded by mature landscaping, ponds, preserve areas, and golf-course settings.
Buyers searching for Tara Bradenton Florida homes for sale can choose from traditional single-family neighborhoods, maintenance-friendly villas, golf-course residences, and numerous condominium communities. Tara’s convenient location also provides easy access to Lakewood Ranch, University Town Center, Sarasota, shopping, dining, medical services, and Gulf Coast destinations.
Homes and Condos in Tara Bradenton
Tara offers one of the more diverse selections of residential properties in this part of Bradenton. Housing includes single-family homes, paired villas, golf villas, low-rise condominiums, veranda-style condos, and larger maintenance-friendly residences.
Many properties feature screened lanais, open living areas, attached garages, golf-course or pond views, mature landscaping, and outdoor spaces designed for Florida living. Because Tara was developed in multiple phases over many years, buyers can find a combination of original residences and properties that have undergone substantial renovations and updates.
One of the most important considerations when purchasing in Tara is understanding whether a particular property is located within Tara Golf & Country Club or The Preserve at Tara. The two sections have different community structures, recreational facilities, golf arrangements, fees, and association requirements.
Tara Golf & Country Club
Tara Golf & Country Club is the original section of Tara and includes approximately 1,023 residences surrounding a private, member-owned golf club. Residential options include single-family homes, paired villas, veranda-style condominiums, and multi-story terrace condominiums.
The private Tara Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole, par-72 golf course along with extensive recreational, dining, fitness, and social facilities. Most properties within this section of Tara carry a country club membership requirement tied to the property, although membership classifications can vary. Buyers should verify the membership category, dues, transfer requirements, assessments, and other club obligations associated with a specific property before purchasing.
Tara Golf & Country Club Amenities
- Private 18-hole championship golf course
- Golf practice facilities
- Clubhouse dining
- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi and steam room
- Fitness center
- Tennis courts
- Pickleball
- Bocce
- Card rooms
- Golf and tennis leagues
- Fitness and wellness activities
- Social events and community activities
The Preserve at Tara
The Preserve at Tara, also known as Tara Phase II, is the newer portion of the Tara community. It includes approximately 1,046 residences consisting of single-family homes, maintenance-free villas, club homes, executive homes, and six individual condominium associations.
Most residences in The Preserve were developed during the early-to-mid 2000s and are positioned around the Preserve Golf Club, more than 50 ponds, natural areas, landscaped common spaces, and walking and biking routes.
The Preserve operates differently from Tara Golf & Country Club. Residents have access to recreational amenities maintained through the Tara Community Development District, while golf at the Preserve Golf Club is separate from condominium or home ownership. Buyers in The Preserve are not required to purchase the private Tara Golf & Country Club membership associated with many properties in the original Tara section.
Tara Preserve Amenities
- Tara Preserve Community Center
- Community swimming pool
- Spa
- Tennis courts
- Pickleball courts
- Walking and biking areas
- More than 50 ponds throughout The Preserve
- Landscaped common areas
- Natural and preserve areas
- Convenient access to the Preserve Golf Club
Tara Preserve Condo Communities
Buyers interested in maintenance-friendly condominium living within Tara Preserve can choose among six individual condo communities. Each neighborhood has its own condominium association while also benefiting from the location and recreational amenities available throughout The Preserve.
- Orchid Cove at Tara – A smaller Tara Preserve condominium neighborhood with 48 residences, private garages, a neighborhood swimming pool, and pond, preserve, and golf-course surroundings.
- Palm Grove at Tara – Gated condominium community offering spacious two- and three-bedroom residences, screened lanais, garages, and a neighborhood swimming pool.
- Grand Oak at Tara – Tara Preserve condominium community featuring spacious floor plans, private garages, a neighborhood pool, and golf-course or water views from select residences.
- Cedar Hollow at Tara – Maintenance-friendly condominium neighborhood with first- and second-floor residences, garages, a community pool, and golf-course surroundings.
- Cypress Strand at Tara – The largest of the Tara Preserve condominium communities, offering a clubhouse, heated pool and spa, tennis, garages, and residences with pond, preserve, and golf views.
- Magnolia Crossing at Tara – Established Tara Preserve condominium neighborhood offering maintenance-friendly living near the Preserve Golf Club and community recreational amenities.
Location of Tara Bradenton
Tara is located in eastern Bradenton near State Road 70 and I-75. This location provides convenient access throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties while placing shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, medical offices, and everyday services close to the community.
Lakewood Ranch is located nearby and offers additional shopping, dining, entertainment, parks, and community destinations. University Town Center, Nathan Benderson Park, Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are also within convenient driving distance.
Residents can travel south toward Downtown Sarasota for restaurants, arts, cultural attractions, entertainment, and waterfront destinations or west toward Downtown Bradenton and the Manatee River.
Nearby Beaches and Outdoor Recreation
Tara’s east Bradenton location provides access to golf, parks, trails, lakes, preserves, and recreational destinations throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Nathan Benderson Park, Lakewood Ranch, the Manatee River, Robinson Preserve, and Palma Sola Bay provide additional opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Residents can also travel west toward the Gulf Coast and popular beach destinations including Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Coquina Beach, and Longboat Key.
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Similar Golf Communities Near Tara
- Peridia Golf & Country Club – Established Bradenton golf community offering single-family homes, villas, and condominium residences near State Road 70.
- River Strand – Gated golf and resort-style community offering condominiums, villas, and single-family homes with extensive recreational amenities.
- Rosedale Golf & Country Club – Gated golf community near Lakewood Ranch offering single-family homes and maintenance-friendly residences.
- Greenfield Plantation – Established golf-course neighborhood in east Bradenton with single-family homes and convenient access to I-75.
- Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour – Large golf community in east Bradenton offering residential neighborhoods and extensive recreational amenities.
Tara Homes for Sale | Bradenton Florida
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Tara Condos for Sale | Bradenton Florida
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tara Bradenton
Where is Tara located in Bradenton?
Tara is located in eastern Bradenton near State Road 70 and I-75. The community is convenient to Lakewood Ranch, University Town Center, Sarasota, shopping, dining, medical services, and major roadways.
What is the difference between Tara Golf & Country Club and Tara Preserve?
Tara Golf & Country Club is the original section of Tara and surrounds a private, member-owned country club. The Preserve at Tara is the newer section and includes single-family homes, villas, and six condominium associations surrounding the Preserve Golf Club and Tara Preserve recreational amenities.
What types of homes are available in Tara?
Tara offers single-family homes, paired villas, golf villas, veranda-style condominiums, low-rise condos, terrace condos, and other maintenance-friendly residences in a variety of floor plans and settings.
Is golf membership required to live in Tara?
Golf and membership requirements depend on where the property is located. Most properties within the original Tara Golf & Country Club section have a country club membership obligation tied to the property. Homes and condos within Tara Preserve do not carry the same mandatory Tara Golf & Country Club membership. Buyers should verify the specific membership and association obligations for each property before purchasing.
What condo communities are in Tara Preserve?
The six condominium associations within Tara Preserve are Orchid Cove, Palm Grove, Grand Oak, Cedar Hollow, Cypress Strand, and Magnolia Crossing. Each has its own condominium association while also benefiting from the location and recreational amenities available within The Preserve.
