A Bradenton tradition since 1987, the Jerry Hill Memorial Kids Fishing Tournament at Tom Bennett Park is open to anglers, ages 5 to 14, of all skill levels.

Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age category. Fish are measured from tip of nose to tip of tail. Bait is provided; participants must bring their own rods (limited loaner rods available).

Registration Opens April 1.For more info, contact: sara.alvarezcollazo@mymanatee.org

📅 Event Date: Saturday, May 9, 7:30 a.m. to Noon

Can‘t wait to see you there!

Parrish Community Park

7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish 34219

First Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

February 6
Eric Von

March 6
Cassie Jean & the Fireflies

April 3
The Doodz

May 1
Jesse Daniels Band

Looking for something fun and different to do with the kids? Join us at Safety Fest, Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a hands-on day with your local public safety heroes. Kids can explore, climb and get a behind-the-scenes look at the vehicles and equipment they usually only see from a distance.

Present By : Amy Prumo & Keys to the Coast Real Estate

Number of Sales

March was a strong month for real estate in Parrish, with 236 homes sold, up 22.9% compared to March 2025.

Even more interesting, we’ve seen steady momentum building this year:

• January: 139 homes sold
• February: 159 homes sold
• March: 236 homes sold

Spring has officially kicked things into gear.

Breaking it down:

• Resale homes: 75 sales (+21% year-over-year)
• New construction: 161 sales (+23.8% year-over-year)

Average Sale Price

The overall average sale price came in at $429,756, slightly down from $439,486 last year (a 2.2% decrease).

• Resale homes: $504,900
• New construction: $394,751

Sale Price vs. Original

• Resale: 93.8%
• New construction: 97.1%

Which means buyers are getting about a 6% discount off the original list price on resale homes, while on new construction they are negotiating closer to a 3% discount.

Sale Price vs. Final Price

• Resale: 97.2%
• New construction: 98.4%

Once a home is priced right, buyers come in strong.

Sellers - if you price it right from the start, you’re not sitting around chasing the market with price drops later. In most cases, that strategy actually puts more money in your pocket.

Average Price Reduction

• Resale: 3.4%
• New construction: 1.3%
• Overall: 2.9%

Sellers are still making some price adjustments to stay competitive and attract buyers. This goes back to pricing correctly from the start, homes that come out strong are the ones that avoid these reductions.

Days on Market

Homes are selling faster than last year, especially in the resale market:

• Resale: 77 days (down from 109 — 29% faster)
• New construction: 80 days (about the same as last year)

Well priced resale homes, in particular, are moving much quicker.

Inventory

There were 827 homes for sale in March, compared to 804 last year — a 2.9% increase.

We’ve also seen inventory steadily rise in 2026:

• January: 732 homes
• February: 808 homes
• March: 827 homes

A big reason? Builders are releasing more inventory as we head into the busy spring season.

Average List Price

The average list price across all residential homes came in at $485,571, up 10.3% from $440,254 last year.

• Resale homes: $576,868 (up 12.3%)
• New construction: $430,565 (up 15.9%)

That said, list price is what sellers hope to get, what really matters is how that price lines up with today’s market.

Bottom Line

Buyers – More inventory means more options but the best homes and lots are still moving quickly, so timing matters.

Sellers – With more competition hitting the market, pricing and presentation are everything. The homes that are positioned correctly are still getting strong offers.

Parrish continues to be one of the most active and in-demand areas in the region, and all signs point to a strong spring ahead.

Check out our website at - www.homesforsaleparrishfl.com

NEW BLOG Post - Every New Community in Parrish 2026

Bulk collection matters to Manatee County residents, and beginning May 1, Manatee County is launching a new Bulk Collection Pilot Program to expand service.

As part of the pilot, residential customers can place two bulk items at the curb once a month on their regular service day. Each property may also schedule one annual large-bulk collection of 10 cubic yards or less.

Some items, including tires, appliances, and annual large-bulk collection, must be scheduled in advance through the Customer Self-Service Portal at mymanatee.org/css.

Program details and updates will be shared as they are finalized at mymanatee.org/bigbin

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

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The Parrish Elks Lodge #2889 and Florida Railroad Museum are bringing the 2nd Annual Autism Acceptance Extravaganza!

We hope you will all join us for a fun day of train rides, sensory activities, bouncy houses, vendors and resources for those that are looking for a little extra help with services! The Parrish Elks will be holding a basket raffle to help raise money for the Elks Autism Organization.

For those interested in donating a basket, please reach out to Jennifer Hamey at jenniferhamey@gmail.com