West Shore Continues Growth with Acquisition of Cirrus at Aqua in Bradenton, Now Owns and Operates Over 5,000 Multifamily Units in Florida

March 26, 2024

The multifamily property is ideally located along the waterfront and bustling downtowns of Bradenton and Sarasota, offering attractive resort-lifestyle community and most up-to-date conveniences.

BOSTON, MA – March 18, 2024 – West Shore, a fully integrated real estate investment firm with a specific focus on the acquisition and management of multifamily assets throughout the southeastern and southwestern United States, today announced its acquisition of Cirrus at Aqua, located in Bradenton, Florida. This marks West Shore’s eighteenth purchase in the Sunshine State, expanding the fast-growing, fully integrated real estate investment firm’s total units in Florida to over 5,300.

The brand-new apartment community features a sophisticated, waterfront resort-style living experience with a range of new 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes with views of Sarasota Bay. Each unit is elegantly designed featuring top of the line appliances, smart-home technologies, and breathtaking water views. Residents can enjoy all-inclusive access to upscale amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site resident market, and an indoor game room.

“West Shore remains committed to its strategic investment approach of enhancing our existing portfolio in rapidly growing, high-demand markets,” said Lee Rosenthal , President of West Shore. “The acquisition of Cirrus at Aqua, a trophy waterfront asset in an area with incredible demographics with relatively limited new supply, further strengthens our extensive presence in both the southeastern and southwestern United States.”

Ideally nestled in the West Sarasota neighborhood, Cirrus at Aqua offers convenient access to retail and entertainment options as well as Downtown Bradenton, a 15-minute drive north, and Downtown Sarasota, just a 20-minute drive south. The apartment community is also within minutes of world-famous beaches spanning over 30 miles, including Bradenton Beach, Clearwater Beach, Siesta Key, and St. Pete Beach.

“Cirrus at Aqua is a prime location that seamlessly blends sophistication with comfort, offering a unique investment opportunity for our firm, an unparalleled lifestyle for residents and meaningful returns for our investors,” said Steven P. Rosenthal , Chairman of West Shore. “We are thrilled to deepen our footprint in Florida, which enjoys some of the strongest multifamily fundamentals in the country and remain committed to acquiring multifamily assets that embody the same standard of quality found within our existing portfolio.”

Cirrus at Aqua is located at 6850 Foxtail Palm Way in Bradenton, Florida. Learn more at cirrusbradenton.com.

About West Shore


West Shore is a fully integrated real estate investment firm with a specific focus on the acquisition and management of multifamily assets. It is a dynamic, fast-growing company that blends an entrepreneurial approach to real estate with institutional investment discipline. Its principals are experienced management and real estate private equity executives. Boston-based West Shore was founded in 2016 and owns and operates a diverse portfolio of 52 multifamily properties in seven states, totaling over 16,500 units with a total market value of more than $4.0 billion. For more information about West Shore, please visit the company’s website at www.west-shore.com

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