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Riviera Dunes

Riviera Dunes

A deep-water, gated waterfront community in Palmetto, Florida — minutes from Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and downtown Sarasota. Luxury condos, custom homes, and one of the most protected marinas on the Gulf Coast.

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 Riviera Dunes

 Where the Manatee River Becomes Home

This guide covers the community on the Manatee River. Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty is an independent brokerage serving Sarasota, Longboat Key, and the surrounding Gulf Coast. Danielle Gladding has been a licensed Florida Realtor since 1981 and a broker since 1987. Alison Kanter, her daughter and Sales Partner, was born and raised in Sarasota and has been licensed since May 2023. They work every transaction together.

A deep-water, gated waterfront community in Palmetto, Florida — minutes from Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and downtown Sarasota. Luxury condos, custom homes, and one of the most protected marinas on the Gulf Coast.

 Introduction 

Riviera Dunes is a gated, master-planned waterfront community in Palmetto, Florida, situated along the Manatee River where it meets Tampa Bay. The community is anchored by the Riviera Dunes Marina — a fully protected, deep-water basin with direct Gulf access — and features luxury condominium towers, custom single-family homes, townhomes, and resort-style amenities. Riviera Dunes is located in Manatee County, less than ten minutes from downtown Bradenton, twenty minutes from Sarasota, and twenty-five minutes from Anna Maria Island.

For waterfront buyers who want serious boating infrastructure, low-maintenance luxury, and a community feel without sacrificing access to Sarasota and the Gulf beaches, Riviera Dunes offers something genuinely rare on Florida's west coast: a hurricane-protected deep-water harbor, gated security, and a price point that buys more home and more dock than the equivalent address on Longboat Key or in downtown Sarasota.

 Riviera Dunes Quick Facts 

Location: Palmetto, Florida — Manatee County, along the Manatee River

Community type: Gated, master-planned, mixed waterfront (condos + single-family + townhomes)

Marina: Riviera Dunes Marina — full-service, deep-water (8–10 ft), 200+ slips, accommodates vessels up to roughly 130 feet

Gulf access: Direct, via the Manatee River into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico

Distance to downtown Bradenton: Approximately 5 minutes by car

Distance to downtown Sarasota: Approximately 20 minutes by car

Distance to Anna Maria Island beaches: Approximately 25 minutes by car

Distance to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): Approximately 15 minutes

Distance to St. Petersburg / Tampa: Approximately 35–45 minutes north via I-275

Notable condominium buildings: Bel Mare, Laguna, Hammocks, Marina Walk, Bella Sole

Typical price range: condominiums span from entry-level floor plans up through the larger Bel Mare residences; single-family estate homes price above them

HOA: Yes — community master association plus building-specific associations for condos

Property tax jurisdiction: Manatee County (notably lower millage than Sarasota County)

What Makes Riviera Dunes Different

A Genuinely Protected Deep-Water Marina

Most "waterfront" communities on Florida's Gulf Coast offer a canal, a bayou, or a view. Riviera Dunes offers a working, protected marina basin — dredged to 8 to 10 feet, sheltered from open water on three sides, and engineered specifically as a hurricane-rated harbor. For serious boaters, that is the headline. The marina accommodates everything from a center console to a 130-foot motoryacht, and a slip at Riviera Dunes is one of the few places on this stretch of coast where a deep-draft vessel can be kept year-round without compromise.

The Palmetto Tax & Pricing Advantage

Palmetto sits inside Manatee County, which carries a lower property tax millage than neighboring Sarasota County. For a buyer comparing a Riviera Dunes condo to a comparable downtown Sarasota or Longboat Key property, the math frequently moves five-to-fifteen thousand dollars per year in Palmetto's favor — before considering that the per-square-foot pricing is typically lower as well. The same dollar buys more home, more dock, and a lower annual carry.

Resort Amenities Without a Resort HOA Burden

The community includes a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a clubhouse, and direct marina access. The Dockside Social Club and on-site dining round out the experience. Crucially, the amenity load is calibrated for residents — not a sprawling country-club operation — which keeps association costs measured relative to what comparable Longboat Key or Lakewood Ranch country club communities require.

Three Distinct Ways to Live Here

Riviera Dunes is not a single product type. It is a layered community where a buyer can choose the lifestyle that fits — high-rise condo living with full-service convenience, a townhome with private garage and small yard, or a custom single-family home with its own dock. That flexibility makes Riviera Dunes unusual: it serves seasonal owners, full-time residents and boaters equally well, all behind the same gate.

Location — The Hub of the Sarasota–Bradenton–Tampa Triangle

From Riviera Dunes, a buyer is twenty minutes from Sarasota's Ringling Museum, St. Armands Circle, and the Sarasota Opera; twenty-five minutes from Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches; forty-five minutes from downtown St. Petersburg's restaurant and museum corridor; and an hour from Tampa International Airport. Few luxury communities on the Gulf Coast triangulate this many destinations this efficiently.

 What Riviera Dunes Offers

Riviera Dunes works for three different kinds of ownership, often in the same building:

Serious boating — protected deep-water dockage on the Manatee River with direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf, and a slip within walking distance of the front door.

A seasonal Florida base — the Sarasota cultural calendar and Gulf beach access within reach, with serious boating attached, at a different price point from Longboat Key.

Full-time residence — a lower tax burden, a gated community, and the maintenance-free convenience of condominium ownership.

What unites all three: the property is bought for how it will be used, not for square footage alone.

 Buildings & Home Types at Riviera Dunes

Bel Mare

The signature high-rise of Riviera Dunes. Three towers, full-service amenities, and the broadest range of views in the community — marina, Manatee River, downtown St. Petersburg skyline on a clear evening. Larger floor plans, secure garage parking, and a concierge-style ownership experience.

Laguna at Riviera Dunes

A mid-rise condominium with a more intimate scale. Strong value relative to Bel Mare, with the same marina and community access. Popular with seasonal buyers who want a true "lock-and-leave" Florida residence.

The Hammocks at Riviera Dunes

Townhome-style residences offering attached garages, multi-level layouts, and a private feel inside the gated community. Strong fit for buyers transitioning from a single-family home who still want some yard and direct entry parking.

Marina Walk

Townhomes situated directly along the marina basin. The closest you can live to your slip without owning a single-family dock home. Views of the working harbor from most units.

Bella Sole

Boutique condominium building with a tighter community footprint. Often the entry point for buyers who want Riviera Dunes' lifestyle without the larger-tower scale.

Single-Family Estate Homes

A limited inventory of custom single-family homes within the gates, several with private docks. Inventory turns over slowly — when these come to market, they often sell quickly to buyers who have been waiting in the community for an upgrade.

Riviera Dunes Amenities

Riviera Dunes Marina — 200+ deep-water slips, accommodates vessels up to ~130 feet

Hurricane-protected, dredged basin with direct Manatee River and Gulf access

Resort-style heated pool and spa

Clubhouse with social and event programming

Fitness center

Tennis and pickleball courts

Dockside Social Club — on-site dining and waterfront gathering

24/7 gated entry and community security

Walking paths along the marina and waterfront

Concierge and management on-site at the larger buildings

 Living the Riviera Dunes Lifestyle

A typical week at Riviera Dunes might look like this. Morning: a walk along the marina watching the boats head out for the day. Late morning: a quick drive to downtown Bradenton's Riverwalk for coffee, or across the Green Bridge to Holmes Beach for a morning at the Gulf. Afternoon: a run up the Intracoastal to Egmont Key, a sandbar lunch off Anna Maria, or a cruise into Sarasota Bay to tie up at Marina Jack's. Evening: dinner at the Dockside Social Club inside the community, or a twenty-minute drive into downtown Sarasota for the opera, the Asolo, or a meal at Owen's Fish Camp.

On the cultural side, Riviera Dunes residents have full access to everything Sarasota offers — the Ringling Museum, the Van Wezel, Selby Gardens, the Sarasota Film Festival — without the in-season traffic of living on the island. On weekends, the community runs north as easily as south. St. Petersburg is forty-five minutes up I-275, with the Dali Museum, the Vinoy, and a downtown that has become one of Florida's most interesting food and art corridors.

Riviera Dunes is designed around entertaining, with generous common areas and guest parking. The condominium floor plans accommodate guests without crowding, the marina makes a half-day on the water effortless, and the location splits the difference between the airport convenience of SRQ and the broader connectivity of Tampa International.

 Why Buy or Sell Riviera Dunes With Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty

Danielle Gladding has been representing buyers and sellers across Sarasota and Manatee County luxury waterfront since 1981. She earned her Broker designation in 1987 and has lived in some of the region's most distinguished addresses since arriving in Sarasota in 1976. Today she lives on the water in Queens Harbour inside Bay Isles on Longboat Key — and her practice extends across every premier waterfront address from Bradenton to Sarasota, including Riviera Dunes.

Her work at Riviera Dunes draws on relationships across this market built since 1981. She knows the inventory before it lists. She knows how the condominium associations differ from building to building, what the milestone inspection picture looks like on each tower, and which floor plans hold their value. She is also a twenty-year real estate investor and renovator herself — which means when she walks a Riviera Dunes property with you, she sees what it is and what it could become.

Alison Kanter, Danielle's daughter and co-agent, is a Sarasota native, Furman undergraduate, and Clemson MBA who built her professional foundation at a multinational corporation before joining Danielle in real estate. Alison holds the Certified Waterfront Specialist, Real Estate Negotiation Expert, and Certified Residential Listing Specialist designations and brings analytical precision and tech-forward thinking to every transaction. Together, Danielle and Alison cover every premier waterfront address in Sarasota and Manatee County luxury real estate.

Danielle holds a Luxury Homes Certification along with the ABR, Certified Waterfront Specialist, and Certified Residential Listing Specialist designations. Alison holds the Certified Waterfront Specialist, Real Estate Negotiation Expert, and Certified Residential Listing Specialist designations. They will give you a straight answer — what your property is worth, what stands between today's price and your best price, and whether Riviera Dunes is actually the right fit for what you are trying to build.

Frequently Asked Questions About Riviera Dunes 

Where is Riviera Dunes located?

Riviera Dunes is located in Palmetto, Florida, in Manatee County, along the Manatee River where it meets Tampa Bay. The community is approximately five minutes from downtown Bradenton, twenty minutes from downtown Sarasota, and twenty-five minutes from Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches.

Is Riviera Dunes a gated community?

Yes. Riviera Dunes is a fully gated, master-planned community with 24/7 controlled access. Both the residential community and the marina are secured.

What kind of homes are at Riviera Dunes?

Riviera Dunes includes luxury high-rise and mid-rise condominium buildings (Bel Mare, Laguna, Bella Sole), townhome residences (the Hammocks, Marina Walk), and a limited inventory of custom single-family estate homes, several with private docks.

Does Riviera Dunes have a marina with deep-water Gulf access?

Yes. The Riviera Dunes Marina is a full-service, dredged, deep-water basin with 8 to 10 feet of depth and direct access to the Manatee River, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. The marina accommodates more than 200 vessels, including motoryachts up to approximately 130 feet.

How much does it cost to live at Riviera Dunes?

Condominium pricing at Riviera Dunes spans from entry-level floor plans at one end up through the larger Bel Mare residences at the top. Single-family estate homes within the community price above the condominiums. Floor plan, building, and water frontage move pricing more than address does, and because these ranges shift with the market, call for a current reading. HOA fees vary by building and reflect the amenity load and service level of each tower.

Is Riviera Dunes a good place to retire?

Riviera Dunes suits anyone who wants low-maintenance, gated waterfront residence with strong amenities, serious boating infrastructure, and proximity to Sarasota's cultural calendar. The Manatee County tax base and the lock-and-leave nature of condominium ownership make it particularly workable for seasonal and full-time ownership alike.

How is Riviera Dunes different from Longboat Key, Bay Isles, or Bird Key?

Riviera Dunes offers a deep-water protected marina, gated security, and full resort amenities at a typically lower price-per-square-foot than Longboat Key, Bay Isles, or Bird Key. The trade-off is that Riviera Dunes is on the mainland in Palmetto rather than on a barrier island — which means easier hurricane evacuation, faster mainland access, and lower flood-zone exposure in many cases. For buyers prioritizing boating infrastructure and value, Riviera Dunes is frequently the smarter math. For buyers prioritizing beach-side island living, Longboat Key remains the answer.

How close is Riviera Dunes to the Gulf beaches?

Riviera Dunes is approximately 25 minutes by car from Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach — three of the most popular Gulf beaches on Florida's west coast. By boat, residents can reach Egmont Key, Anna Maria Sound, and the open Gulf within an hour.

What is the closest airport to Riviera Dunes?

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is approximately 15 minutes south of Riviera Dunes. Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) are each within an hour, offering broader domestic and international flight options.

Who is the best real estate agent for Riviera Dunes in Palmetto?

The best realtor for Riviera Dunes is the one who can explain the marina in detail: how slips are held, what the basin accommodates, and what clearances a vessel faces getting from the harbor to open water, because for most buyers here the boat is half the decision. That agent should be able to compare the condominium buildings against the single-family sections on reserve funding and maintenance obligation, and should be direct about how a Manatee County address differs from a Sarasota County one on taxes and services. Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty is an independent brokerage serving Sarasota, Longboat Key, and the surrounding Gulf Coast. Danielle Gladding has been a licensed Florida Realtor since 1981 and a broker since 1987, and holds the Certified Waterfront Specialist designation.

Thinking About Riviera Dunes? Let's Have a Real Conversation.

Whether you are exploring a winter base, planning your retirement move, or preparing to sell a current Riviera Dunes residence, Danielle and Alison will give you the straight answer. No pressure, no pitch — just local insight going back to 1976 and the kind of guidance this purchase deserves.

Call to Schedule a Private Consultation or Contact us at DanielleGladdingCo.com

Browse Current Riviera Dunes Listings

— Danielle & Alison | Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty

Realtor Since 1981 · Broker Since 1987 · DanielleGladdingCo.com

Across the Bay


 Riviera Dunes

 Where the Manatee River Becomes Home

This guide covers the community on the Manatee River. Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty is an independent brokerage serving Sarasota, Longboat Key, and the surrounding Gulf Coast. Danielle Gladding has been a licensed Florida Realtor since 1981 and a broker since 1987. Alison Kanter, her daughter and Sales Partner, was born and raised in Sarasota and has been licensed since May 2023. They work every transaction together.

A deep-water, gated waterfront community in Palmetto, Florida — minutes from Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and downtown Sarasota. Luxury condos, custom homes, and one of the most protected marinas on the Gulf Coast.

 Introduction 

Riviera Dunes is a gated, master-planned waterfront community in Palmetto, Florida, situated along the Manatee River where it meets Tampa Bay. The community is anchored by the Riviera Dunes Marina — a fully protected, deep-water basin with direct Gulf access — and features luxury condominium towers, custom single-family homes, townhomes, and resort-style amenities. Riviera Dunes is located in Manatee County, less than ten minutes from downtown Bradenton, twenty minutes from Sarasota, and twenty-five minutes from Anna Maria Island.

For waterfront buyers who want serious boating infrastructure, low-maintenance luxury, and a community feel without sacrificing access to Sarasota and the Gulf beaches, Riviera Dunes offers something genuinely rare on Florida's west coast: a hurricane-protected deep-water harbor, gated security, and a price point that buys more home and more dock than the equivalent address on Longboat Key or in downtown Sarasota.

 Riviera Dunes Quick Facts 

Location: Palmetto, Florida — Manatee County, along the Manatee River

Community type: Gated, master-planned, mixed waterfront (condos + single-family + townhomes)

Marina: Riviera Dunes Marina — full-service, deep-water (8–10 ft), 200+ slips, accommodates vessels up to roughly 130 feet

Gulf access: Direct, via the Manatee River into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico

Distance to downtown Bradenton: Approximately 5 minutes by car

Distance to downtown Sarasota: Approximately 20 minutes by car

Distance to Anna Maria Island beaches: Approximately 25 minutes by car

Distance to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): Approximately 15 minutes

Distance to St. Petersburg / Tampa: Approximately 35–45 minutes north via I-275

Notable condominium buildings: Bel Mare, Laguna, Hammocks, Marina Walk, Bella Sole

Typical price range: condominiums span from entry-level floor plans up through the larger Bel Mare residences; single-family estate homes price above them

HOA: Yes — community master association plus building-specific associations for condos

Property tax jurisdiction: Manatee County (notably lower millage than Sarasota County)

What Makes Riviera Dunes Different

A Genuinely Protected Deep-Water Marina

Most "waterfront" communities on Florida's Gulf Coast offer a canal, a bayou, or a view. Riviera Dunes offers a working, protected marina basin — dredged to 8 to 10 feet, sheltered from open water on three sides, and engineered specifically as a hurricane-rated harbor. For serious boaters, that is the headline. The marina accommodates everything from a center console to a 130-foot motoryacht, and a slip at Riviera Dunes is one of the few places on this stretch of coast where a deep-draft vessel can be kept year-round without compromise.

The Palmetto Tax & Pricing Advantage

Palmetto sits inside Manatee County, which carries a lower property tax millage than neighboring Sarasota County. For a buyer comparing a Riviera Dunes condo to a comparable downtown Sarasota or Longboat Key property, the math frequently moves five-to-fifteen thousand dollars per year in Palmetto's favor — before considering that the per-square-foot pricing is typically lower as well. The same dollar buys more home, more dock, and a lower annual carry.

Resort Amenities Without a Resort HOA Burden

The community includes a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a clubhouse, and direct marina access. The Dockside Social Club and on-site dining round out the experience. Crucially, the amenity load is calibrated for residents — not a sprawling country-club operation — which keeps association costs measured relative to what comparable Longboat Key or Lakewood Ranch country club communities require.

Three Distinct Ways to Live Here

Riviera Dunes is not a single product type. It is a layered community where a buyer can choose the lifestyle that fits — high-rise condo living with full-service convenience, a townhome with private garage and small yard, or a custom single-family home with its own dock. That flexibility makes Riviera Dunes unusual: it serves seasonal owners, full-time residents and boaters equally well, all behind the same gate.

Location — The Hub of the Sarasota–Bradenton–Tampa Triangle

From Riviera Dunes, a buyer is twenty minutes from Sarasota's Ringling Museum, St. Armands Circle, and the Sarasota Opera; twenty-five minutes from Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches; forty-five minutes from downtown St. Petersburg's restaurant and museum corridor; and an hour from Tampa International Airport. Few luxury communities on the Gulf Coast triangulate this many destinations this efficiently.

 What Riviera Dunes Offers

Riviera Dunes works for three different kinds of ownership, often in the same building:

Serious boating — protected deep-water dockage on the Manatee River with direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf, and a slip within walking distance of the front door.

A seasonal Florida base — the Sarasota cultural calendar and Gulf beach access within reach, with serious boating attached, at a different price point from Longboat Key.

Full-time residence — a lower tax burden, a gated community, and the maintenance-free convenience of condominium ownership.

What unites all three: the property is bought for how it will be used, not for square footage alone.

 Buildings & Home Types at Riviera Dunes

Bel Mare

The signature high-rise of Riviera Dunes. Three towers, full-service amenities, and the broadest range of views in the community — marina, Manatee River, downtown St. Petersburg skyline on a clear evening. Larger floor plans, secure garage parking, and a concierge-style ownership experience.

Laguna at Riviera Dunes

A mid-rise condominium with a more intimate scale. Strong value relative to Bel Mare, with the same marina and community access. Popular with seasonal buyers who want a true "lock-and-leave" Florida residence.

The Hammocks at Riviera Dunes

Townhome-style residences offering attached garages, multi-level layouts, and a private feel inside the gated community. Strong fit for buyers transitioning from a single-family home who still want some yard and direct entry parking.

Marina Walk

Townhomes situated directly along the marina basin. The closest you can live to your slip without owning a single-family dock home. Views of the working harbor from most units.

Bella Sole

Boutique condominium building with a tighter community footprint. Often the entry point for buyers who want Riviera Dunes' lifestyle without the larger-tower scale.

Single-Family Estate Homes

A limited inventory of custom single-family homes within the gates, several with private docks. Inventory turns over slowly — when these come to market, they often sell quickly to buyers who have been waiting in the community for an upgrade.

Riviera Dunes Amenities

Riviera Dunes Marina — 200+ deep-water slips, accommodates vessels up to ~130 feet

Hurricane-protected, dredged basin with direct Manatee River and Gulf access

Resort-style heated pool and spa

Clubhouse with social and event programming

Fitness center

Tennis and pickleball courts

Dockside Social Club — on-site dining and waterfront gathering

24/7 gated entry and community security

Walking paths along the marina and waterfront

Concierge and management on-site at the larger buildings

 Living the Riviera Dunes Lifestyle

A typical week at Riviera Dunes might look like this. Morning: a walk along the marina watching the boats head out for the day. Late morning: a quick drive to downtown Bradenton's Riverwalk for coffee, or across the Green Bridge to Holmes Beach for a morning at the Gulf. Afternoon: a run up the Intracoastal to Egmont Key, a sandbar lunch off Anna Maria, or a cruise into Sarasota Bay to tie up at Marina Jack's. Evening: dinner at the Dockside Social Club inside the community, or a twenty-minute drive into downtown Sarasota for the opera, the Asolo, or a meal at Owen's Fish Camp.

On the cultural side, Riviera Dunes residents have full access to everything Sarasota offers — the Ringling Museum, the Van Wezel, Selby Gardens, the Sarasota Film Festival — without the in-season traffic of living on the island. On weekends, the community runs north as easily as south. St. Petersburg is forty-five minutes up I-275, with the Dali Museum, the Vinoy, and a downtown that has become one of Florida's most interesting food and art corridors.

Riviera Dunes is designed around entertaining, with generous common areas and guest parking. The condominium floor plans accommodate guests without crowding, the marina makes a half-day on the water effortless, and the location splits the difference between the airport convenience of SRQ and the broader connectivity of Tampa International.

 Why Buy or Sell Riviera Dunes With Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty

Danielle Gladding has been representing buyers and sellers across Sarasota and Manatee County luxury waterfront since 1981. She earned her Broker designation in 1987 and has lived in some of the region's most distinguished addresses since arriving in Sarasota in 1976. Today she lives on the water in Queens Harbour inside Bay Isles on Longboat Key — and her practice extends across every premier waterfront address from Bradenton to Sarasota, including Riviera Dunes.

Her work at Riviera Dunes draws on relationships across this market built since 1981. She knows the inventory before it lists. She knows how the condominium associations differ from building to building, what the milestone inspection picture looks like on each tower, and which floor plans hold their value. She is also a twenty-year real estate investor and renovator herself — which means when she walks a Riviera Dunes property with you, she sees what it is and what it could become.

Alison Kanter, Danielle's daughter and co-agent, is a Sarasota native, Furman undergraduate, and Clemson MBA who built her professional foundation at a multinational corporation before joining Danielle in real estate. Alison holds the Certified Waterfront Specialist, Real Estate Negotiation Expert, and Certified Residential Listing Specialist designations and brings analytical precision and tech-forward thinking to every transaction. Together, Danielle and Alison cover every premier waterfront address in Sarasota and Manatee County luxury real estate.

Danielle holds a Luxury Homes Certification along with the ABR, Certified Waterfront Specialist, and Certified Residential Listing Specialist designations. Alison holds the Certified Waterfront Specialist, Real Estate Negotiation Expert, and Certified Residential Listing Specialist designations. They will give you a straight answer — what your property is worth, what stands between today's price and your best price, and whether Riviera Dunes is actually the right fit for what you are trying to build.

Frequently Asked Questions About Riviera Dunes 

Where is Riviera Dunes located?

Riviera Dunes is located in Palmetto, Florida, in Manatee County, along the Manatee River where it meets Tampa Bay. The community is approximately five minutes from downtown Bradenton, twenty minutes from downtown Sarasota, and twenty-five minutes from Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches.

Is Riviera Dunes a gated community?

Yes. Riviera Dunes is a fully gated, master-planned community with 24/7 controlled access. Both the residential community and the marina are secured.

What kind of homes are at Riviera Dunes?

Riviera Dunes includes luxury high-rise and mid-rise condominium buildings (Bel Mare, Laguna, Bella Sole), townhome residences (the Hammocks, Marina Walk), and a limited inventory of custom single-family estate homes, several with private docks.

Does Riviera Dunes have a marina with deep-water Gulf access?

Yes. The Riviera Dunes Marina is a full-service, dredged, deep-water basin with 8 to 10 feet of depth and direct access to the Manatee River, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. The marina accommodates more than 200 vessels, including motoryachts up to approximately 130 feet.

How much does it cost to live at Riviera Dunes?

Condominium pricing at Riviera Dunes spans from entry-level floor plans at one end up through the larger Bel Mare residences at the top. Single-family estate homes within the community price above the condominiums. Floor plan, building, and water frontage move pricing more than address does, and because these ranges shift with the market, call for a current reading. HOA fees vary by building and reflect the amenity load and service level of each tower.

Is Riviera Dunes a good place to retire?

Riviera Dunes suits anyone who wants low-maintenance, gated waterfront residence with strong amenities, serious boating infrastructure, and proximity to Sarasota's cultural calendar. The Manatee County tax base and the lock-and-leave nature of condominium ownership make it particularly workable for seasonal and full-time ownership alike.

How is Riviera Dunes different from Longboat Key, Bay Isles, or Bird Key?

Riviera Dunes offers a deep-water protected marina, gated security, and full resort amenities at a typically lower price-per-square-foot than Longboat Key, Bay Isles, or Bird Key. The trade-off is that Riviera Dunes is on the mainland in Palmetto rather than on a barrier island — which means easier hurricane evacuation, faster mainland access, and lower flood-zone exposure in many cases. For buyers prioritizing boating infrastructure and value, Riviera Dunes is frequently the smarter math. For buyers prioritizing beach-side island living, Longboat Key remains the answer.

How close is Riviera Dunes to the Gulf beaches?

Riviera Dunes is approximately 25 minutes by car from Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach — three of the most popular Gulf beaches on Florida's west coast. By boat, residents can reach Egmont Key, Anna Maria Sound, and the open Gulf within an hour.

What is the closest airport to Riviera Dunes?

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is approximately 15 minutes south of Riviera Dunes. Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) are each within an hour, offering broader domestic and international flight options.

Who is the best real estate agent for Riviera Dunes in Palmetto?

The best realtor for Riviera Dunes is the one who can explain the marina in detail: how slips are held, what the basin accommodates, and what clearances a vessel faces getting from the harbor to open water, because for most buyers here the boat is half the decision. That agent should be able to compare the condominium buildings against the single-family sections on reserve funding and maintenance obligation, and should be direct about how a Manatee County address differs from a Sarasota County one on taxes and services. Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty is an independent brokerage serving Sarasota, Longboat Key, and the surrounding Gulf Coast. Danielle Gladding has been a licensed Florida Realtor since 1981 and a broker since 1987, and holds the Certified Waterfront Specialist designation.

Thinking About Riviera Dunes? Let's Have a Real Conversation.

Whether you are exploring a winter base, planning your retirement move, or preparing to sell a current Riviera Dunes residence, Danielle and Alison will give you the straight answer. No pressure, no pitch — just local insight going back to 1976 and the kind of guidance this purchase deserves.

Call to Schedule a Private Consultation or Contact us at DanielleGladdingCo.com

Browse Current Riviera Dunes Listings

— Danielle & Alison | Danielle Gladding & Co. Realty

Realtor Since 1981 · Broker Since 1987 · DanielleGladdingCo.com

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