5707 45Th St E

Gold Tree Co-op is a single-story, gated 55+ cooperative community in Bradenton, Florida, developed in 1987 and focused on low-maintenance, active-adult living. The neighborhood is composed primarily of two-bedroom, two-bath residences and manufactured/co-op homes with open floor plans, vaulted and cathedral ceilings, built-in cabinetry, and traditional details such as crown molding, chair rails, solid wood cabinets and stone or solid-surface counters. Many units include screened or enclosed lanais, walk-in closets, wet bars or dry bars, skylights, and utility sheds or workshops adjacent to covered carports. Exterior features emphasize Florida readiness with hurricane shutters, awnings, irrigation and sprinkler systems, storage, sidewalks, outdoor grills and generous community landscaping. Shared facilities center on social and recreational programming: a large 15,000-square-foot clubhouse with meeting rooms and billiards, a fitness center, library, heated swimming pool and spa, sauna, and extensive courts for tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard and bocce. On-site services and association coverage commonly include water, sewer, trash collection, basic cable/internet and grounds maintenance, keeping owner responsibilities modest. The property sits a short drive from shopping, dining and regional roadways, offering easy access to beaches and medical services while preserving an established, community-oriented lifestyle.