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Meet the Team

The agents of Legacy Real Estate Associates

A local brokerage based in Bradenton, guiding buyers, sellers, and investors across Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

Working with Legacy

One brokerage, a consistent standard

Whichever agent you work with, you get the same grounded approach: straightforward answers, local knowledge, and support across the full arc of ownership — buying, selling, investing, and managing.
  • Local knowledge of Manatee and Sarasota Counties
  • Clear, consistent communication
  • Support across buying, selling, investing, and managing
  • A coordinated network of trusted professionals

Founder & Broker

Led by a local, hands-on broker

Portrait of Benjamin "Ben" Bruce, Founder and Broker of Legacy Real Estate Associates

Founder & Broker

Benjamin "Ben" Bruce

FL Lic. BK3363018

A third-generation, Manatee County–raised broker who has worked in local real estate since 2016 — guiding buyers, sellers, and investors with clear communication and close attention to detail.

The full team

All Legacy agents

Portrait of Benjamin "Ben" Bruce

Founder & Broker

FL Lic. BK3363018

A third-generation, Manatee County–raised broker who has worked in local real estate since 2016 — guiding buyers, sellers, and investors with clear communication and close attention to detail.

Manatee County · Sarasota County

For real estate professionals

Interested in joining Legacy?

We're a small, local brokerage built around clear communication and a full-service approach — residential sales, property management, tenant placement, and investor support under one roof. If that sounds like a fit, we'd like to hear from you.

Join the team

Tell us about your license status and background, and we’ll follow up to talk it through.

Careers at Legacy

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Ready to work with an agent?

Reach out and we'll connect you with the right person on the team, or contact any agent directly from their profile.

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