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Top property managers in Manatee County
Best match across the county: Google rating adjusted for number of reviews.
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Florida West Coast Property Management
★ User Recommended · 50+ reviews4.9★ from 76 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google9114 58th Dr E #108, Bradenton, FL 34202
Florida West Coast Property Management is a Bradenton company specializing in long-term leasing and management of single-family homes, townhomes, condos and duplexes in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
In their words: “We specialize in long term leasing and management with single family homes, townhomes, condos, and duplexes in Manatee and Sarasota counties.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention careful tenant placement, a responsive manager, clear communication and easy rent payments.
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Gulf Income Properties
★ User Recommended · 50+ reviews4.9★ from 75 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google1201 6th Ave W Ste 215, Bradenton, FL 34205
Gulf Income Properties is a full-service Bradenton company managing single-family, multi-family and vacation rentals across Manatee and Sarasota counties, including Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Parrish and Ellenton.
In their words: “At Gulf Income Properties, we understand that every rental property is unique, and we tailor our Bradenton property management services approach to meet the specific needs of each owner.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention polite staff, clear communication and an easy, smooth leasing and application process.
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Gulf Coast Property Management
★ Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews4.7★ from 1061 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.6★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google🏅 20+ years in business11051 Gatewood Dr, Bradenton, FL 34211
Gulf Coast Property Management has an office in Lakewood Ranch and, since 2003, has managed homes, condos, vacation rentals and HOAs in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including Longboat Key and Sanibel, with annual and vacation rental management, home watch and sales.
In their words: “We know what Lakewood Ranch tenants are looking for in a property, and we help owners and landlords prepare, market, and lease their homes to well-qualified tenants.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a helpful, polite staff, quick responses and clear explanations during the rental process.
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Suncoast Leasing and Management
★ Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews4.7★ from 118 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.9★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google4152 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Ste 22, Bradenton, FL 34211
Suncoast Leasing and Management is a Lakewood Ranch brokerage managing single-family homes, condos and multi-unit properties in Manatee and Sarasota counties, with leasing, tenant screening and residential sales.
In their words: “With over 20 years of experience, we manage single family homes, condos, large multi-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and larger portfolios.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe an attentive, responsive team and an easy, well-organized rental process.
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Paradise Palms Property Management
★ User Recommended4.8★ from 42 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google8433 Enterprise Cir Ste 100-318, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Paradise Palms Property Management has an office in Lakewood Ranch and provides residential, commercial and rental property management in Lakewood Ranch, University Park, Bradenton, Parrish and Palmetto.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a responsive, attentive team that fixes problems quickly and makes moving in easy.
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ALLSTATES Property Management
★ User Recommended5★ from 20 Google reviews; newest reviews average 5.0★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on GoogleServes the Sarasota area · no public office address, so no map pin
ALLSTATES Property Management serves the Sarasota area and other parts of Florida, including Orlando, managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, commercial and mixed-use property with leasing, tenant screening, rent collection, house sitting and real estate sales.
In their words: “Our team supports owners with practical services that reduce vacancy, improve tenant communication, and keep rental properties compliant and well maintained.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick maintenance responses, friendly staff and clear communication.
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Nine Line Realty
Serves the Palmetto area · no public office address, so no map pin
Nine Line Realty is a veteran-owned company serving the Palmetto area, managing residential rentals in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Manatee and Sarasota counties, with screening, rent collection, maintenance and reporting.
In their words: “Rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, and owner reporting keep you informed.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a professional, communicative and responsive team, for both owners and tenants.
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Blue Elephant Property Management
11161 State Road 70 E #110, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Blue Elephant Property Management is a Lakewood Ranch company providing full-service management for owners of long-term residential rentals in Sarasota and the surrounding area, along with help buying and selling investment properties.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention strong market knowledge, good communication and help finding and running investment properties.
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PMI Elite Properties
Serves the Sarasota area · no public office address, so no map pin
PMI Elite Properties is a Property Management Inc franchise serving the Sarasota area, managing single-family homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties, Bradenton and Palmetto, with screening, rent collection, maintenance and home watch.
In their words: “We utilize state-of-the-art technology that allows our property owners to know how their investments are doing, while providing tenants real-time access to maintenance requests and billing.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a knowledgeable, responsive property manager who communicates well and gives honest advice.
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RentPro Management
9040 Town Center Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34202
RentPro Management is a Lakewood Ranch company offering tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, leasing and marketing for rental owners in the Sarasota area.
In their words: “We prepare your property for the market with professional, efficient updates that help it rent faster and perform better.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a reliable, professional and responsive manager who makes renting easy.
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New Start Property Management
Serves the Palmetto area · no public office address, so no map pin
New Start Property Management is a turnkey company founded by investors, serving the Palmetto area and Bradenton with management, leasing and maintenance of single-family rental homes.
In their words: “As a turnkey property management company by investors for investors, we know your property is an investment.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a communicative, caring team, though a couple of applicants report fee and cleanliness concerns.
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Rentwise Florida
Serves the Lakewood Ranch area · no public office address, so no map pin
Rentwise Florida serves Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton and Southwest Florida, managing long-term and seasonal rentals with tenant screening, leasing, renewals, rent collection and owner reporting.
In their words: “We take complete ownership of your property - tenant to tenant.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a responsive, professional team with good knowledge of the local rental market.
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Jennette Properties has an office in Sarasota and, since 1997, has managed homes, condos, beach houses, townhouses and villas in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key and Venice, with leasing and vacation rentals.
In their words: “We look forward to working with you soon, whether you want to lease your home or find your perfect place in the sun.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive, attentive agents who resolve issues quickly, including for owners living overseas.
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Real Property Management Horizons
5325 Lena Rd unit 102, Bradenton, FL 34211
Real Property Management Horizons is a Bradenton office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family rentals in Sarasota and Manatee counties, with tenant placement and asset management.
In their words: “Specializing in residential property management, we prioritize quality to exceed our customers’ expectations.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe helpful, knowledgeable staff who lease homes quickly and give honest advice.
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High Associates
6497 Parkland Dr #E, Sarasota, FL 34243
High Associates is a Sarasota real estate company with an onsite property manager, handling leasing and building management with a focus on commercial and industrial properties.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a patient, knowledgeable onsite manager and well-run building management and leasing.
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Priority Real Estate Management
4469 67th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Priority Real Estate Management has an office in Bradenton and manages single-family homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties, with property management, maintenance and tenant retention.
In their words: “At Priority Real Estate Management we focus on building long term, trusting relationships with our owners.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention an attentive, thorough manager and a smooth rental process, though two described rude treatment.
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Orangelist Florida is a Sarasota company launched in 2021 by the team behind OrangeList Canada, managing long-term and short-term residential rentals in Florida, with a focus on Canadian investors.
In their words: “At OrangeList Florida, we specialize in helping Canadian investors manage their homes with confidence.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a responsive, helpful team for buying, renting and managing homes.
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Real Property Management Coastline
1201 6th Ave W Ste 226, Bradenton, FL 34205
Real Property Management Coastline is a Bradenton office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing residential rentals in Bradenton, Palmetto, Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch with screening, leasing, maintenance and inspections.
In their words: “Specializing in residential property management, we prioritize quality to exceed our customers’ expectations.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe an honest, knowledgeable husband-and-wife ownership team and a smooth rental process.
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Poe & Associates Realty and Property Management
Serves the Palmetto area · no public office address, so no map pin
Poe & Associates Realty and Property Management is a real estate and property management company serving the Palmetto area of Florida, helping clients buy, sell and rent homes.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe knowledgeable, personable agents who pay close attention to detail when buying and selling homes.
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Massaroni Properties
5521 Summit Gln, Bradenton, FL 34203
Massaroni Properties is a Bradenton company based in Sarasota offering residential and commercial property oversight, leasing, maintenance coordination, turnovers and applicant screening along Florida's Gulf Coast.
In their words: “We bring hands-on experience overseeing residential units across New York and Vermont, with a firsthand understanding of the responsibilities that come with owning, maintaining, and renting property.”
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PMI Southwest Florida
7192 21st St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
PMI Southwest Florida is a Sarasota Property Management Inc franchise office providing annual and short-term rental management and brokerage in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.
In their words: “PMI Southwest Florida is a full-service real estate asset management company that provides professional Residential and Short-Term services.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention responsive, friendly staff and a smooth leasing and move-in process.
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Lakewood Ranch Property Manager
9040 Town Center Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Lakewood Ranch Property Manager is a Lakewood Ranch company with over 20 years in property management, handling investment rentals and second homes in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Sarasota, from marketing and screening to maintenance.
In their words: “We meet the tenant at the property and go through each room, conducting inspections as we go.”
Review summary: Owners often describe dependable, responsive managers who find good tenants.
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Perla's Properties
3711 Cortez Rd W #150, Bradenton, FL 34210
Perla's Properties is a small local property management and leasing company in South Bradenton specializing in long-term and seasonal rentals in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including Bradenton, Casey Key and Parrish.
In their words: “We lease your home, execute the contract & you manage the home from there!”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a hard-working, responsive team that helps families secure rentals quickly.
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B1 Property Management and Services
15815 Tradewind Ter, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
B1 Property Management and Services has an office in Lakewood Ranch and offers property management for single-family homes and commercial property, home check-ups and real estate sales; its team speaks Spanish.
In their words: “Our Property Management Services include the administration and oversight of your properties.”
Review summary: Reviewers mention attentive help from the broker with relocating and buying homes.
Smaller places with listed managers
These places have fewer than 3 companies, so they have no page of their own yet. Their companies appear in the county list above and on nearby city pages.
Ellenton, Sarasota
About Manatee County, Florida
Manatee County is in south-central Florida, with about 429,792 residents on 743 square miles of land. Cities with listed property managers include Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Longboat Key. Nearby counties: Sarasota County, Hillsborough County, Hardee County.
- Population
- 429,792
- Land area
- 743 sq mi
- People per sq mi
- 579
- Property managers listed
- 39
Manatee County rental market snapshot
Typical rent
$2,031
−0.3% in a year · Zillow
Renter households
45,374
25.7% of homes are rented · Census
Rental vacancy
14.1%
Share of rentals sitting empty · Census
Median home value
$391,400
Typical rent is 6.2% of home value a year · Census, Zillow
How many people live in Manatee County?
Manatee County, Florida has about 429,792 residents (Census ACS 2020-2024) and covers 743 square miles of land in south-central Florida.
What share of homes in Manatee County are rented?
25.7% of occupied homes in Manatee County are rented, about 45,374 households. Rental vacancy is 14.1% (Census ACS 2020-2024).
What is the typical rent in Manatee County?
Zillow's typical asking rent in Manatee County is $2,031, −0.3% in a year. HUD's fair market rent for a 2-bedroom home is $2,188 (FY2027).
How many property management companies serve Manatee County?
We list 39 property management companies in Manatee County. Their average Google rating is 4.6 from 2,894 reviews.
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