Celebrate your marriage on the waterfront at the historic, Mediterranean style Powel Crosley Estate. Conveniently located between Bradenton and Sarasota, this historic 1920s-era estate will make a graceful and romantic backdrop for your wedding! The unique and vintage architecture of this venue creates idyllic wedding memories and photographs of your special day. The outdoor surroundings offer natural beauty of the locale, including an expansive view of Sarasota Bay and surrounding greenery. Facilities and CapacityYou and your guests can enjoy multiple spaces across the Crosley Estate. First-floor rooms included with every rental of this property include the Great Room, Library, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook and Bride?s Room. Second floor spaces included in every rental are the Balcony, Ship Room and Groom?s Room; there are three additional rooms on the second floor – Powel’s Room, Gwendolyn’s Room, and the Bayside Room – which are available for an additional fee. The Crosley Estate also offers outdoor spaces, including the Terrace, Bayside Pavilion and Bayside Lawn. The numerous choices for gathering ensure you will find the perfect fit for a ceremony or reception at this unique venue. This venue can host up to 600 guests. Schedule a tour of the facility to determine if this is the ideal place for your special day.Services OfferedCelebrate your engagement party, bridal shower, ceremony or reception at the Crosley Estate. This venue identifies preferred vendors only and connects each couple with an event manager. You can bring in the wedding planner of your choice to the preparation process. Crosley Estate works with a specific caterer for in-house food and beverages, but other caterers are available through this event location.HistoryThe Crosley Estate was built in 1929 by Powel Crosley, a well-known inventor. He is known for his role in the first compact economy car, 500,000-watt radio station, night baseball, airplanes and numerous other inventions. The venue operated as a winter home for the Crosley family, known by name as Sea Gate. As described by the venue, it is representative of ?Florida?s Mediterranean Revival Architecture.?