| Name | Whispering Palms |
| Type of community | Age-restricted community ? |
| Office Phone | (941) 756-6666 |
| Total # of lots | 179 |
| Pet policy |
Pet friendly Pet restrictions apply breed restriction; call for details - Pet restrictions |
| Community owner type | Company, privately held |
| Community owner | Lakeshore Management |
| Year built | 1970 |
| Total number of vacancies | 3 |
| Water type | City |
| Sewer type | City provided |
| Street width | Average |
| Parking | Off-street |
| Street type | Paved |
| Climate Zone Rating | HOT-HUMID |
Whispering Palms is a 55+ community in Bradenton, located in central Manatee County. Founded in 1970, the park offers 179 lots with strong occupancy and a pet-friendly environment (breed restrictions apply). The community sits on city water and sewer, with paved streets and off-street parking throughout.
Bradenton provides easy access to Gulf Coast beaches, shopping, dining, and healthcare - including major medical facilities like Manatee Memorial Hospital. The location also offers proximity to downtown Bradenton’s riverfront attractions and shopping corridors along US 41 and nearby commercial areas.
The park maintains a clubhouse, recreation facilities, and a swimming pool for resident use. Lakeshore Management operates the community and maintains its website with additional resources for prospective residents.
| Clubhouse | Recreation facilities | Swimming pool |
Whispering Palms is located in Climate Zone 1. A HOT-HUMID climate is defined as a region that receives more than 20 inches (50 cm) of annual precipitation, and where the monthly average outdoor temperature remains above 67°F (19.5°C) throughout the year.
Knowing your area’s climate zone (as assigned by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program into one of eight zones), can help you predict your heating and cooling needs. Humidity and temperature can of course vary, even by county.
The Building America HOT-HUMID climate zone corresponds to the portions of IECC zones 2 and 3 in the dry category.
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