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Bradenton

Bradenton is a city in the state of Florida in America. It is situated on the Gulf coast. It's economy is based on tourism and agricultural products. Tropicana, the orange juice company is headquartered here.

Get in
  • Arrive by air at Sarasota/Bradenton International airport in Sarasota. You can also fly into Tampa International airport in Tampa. Tickets to Tampa are generally cheaper and it's easier to get a direct flight since the airport is bigger.
  • Easy access by car from Interstate 75.


    • Get around
  • Anna Maria Island provides a free trolley service that runs the length of the island.
  • The MCAT (Manatee County Area Transit) bus system stops at all the major shopping areas, beaches, schools, hospitals, etc.


    • See
  • Go to Myakka State Park. (http://www.floridastateparks.org/myakkariver/default.cfm) See the REAL Florida.
  • Visit the South Florida Museum (http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/) where Snooty the Manatee lives.
  • De Soto National Memorial (http://www.nps.gov/deso/) features live reenactments of Conquistadors shooting things.


    • Do
  • Swim, jetski, or sindsurf at Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key Beaches.
  • Go for a ride on The Seafood Shack Showboat. Save money on your evening meal with a boat ticket.
  • Canoe on the Peace River (http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/education/interactive/peaceriver/)


    • Eat
  • At the Seafood Shack in Cortez village.
  • At the Mar Vista on Longboat Key.
  • At Moore's on Longboat Key.
  • At the Rod and Reel pier on Anna Maria Island.


    • Drink

  • At 'RJ Gators' on Manatee Ave.
  • At Rasher Tierney's on 41.


    • Get out

  • Bradenton is next to Sarasota.
  • Bradenton is next to Saint Petersburg.
  • Bradenton is next to Palmetto.

    • Bradenton is a city of around 55,000 people in Manatee County, Florida, United States. Originally discovered by Hernando De Soto at Shaw's Point in 1539. The city took the name of Dr. Joseph Braden, whose nearby fortlike house was a refuge for early settlers during Native American attacks. It is the county seat of Manatee County.

    Description

    Bradenton is located on US 41 between Tampa and Sarasota. The area is surrounded by waterways, both fresh and saltwater. Along the Gulf of Mexico and into Tampa Bay are over 20 miles of Florida beaches - many which are shaded by tall Australian pines. Bordered on the north by the Manatee River, Bradenton is located on the mainland and is separated from the outer barrier islands of Anna Maria and Longboat Key by the Intracoastal Waterway. Anna Maria Bayfront Park located on the north end of Anna Maria island is a quiet beach park overlooking Tampa Bay. The business district and community of Bradenton Beach on the southern end of Anna Maria island is oriented toward vacationers who come to enjoy the surrounding beaches. Longboat Key, the next barrier island south, is popular with shell hunters along its beaches.

    Culture
    Bradenton's Riverfront Theatre has a three-year record of first-place wins within the Florida Theatre Conference and the Southeastern Theatre Conference competitions. In addition, the theatre currently holds the first place title from the American Association of Community Theatre competition.

    Located on the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton is the South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and Parker Manatee Aquarium. This one-stop museum-planetarium-aquarium offers a glimpse of Florida history, a...

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    Hotels in Bradenton
    Tortuga Inn Beach Resort Gardens By ResortQuest Score 9.5 from 1 reviews
    1325 Gulf Drive North 9.5/10
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    Club Bamboo Resorts Score 7.825 from 31 reviews
    2502 Gulf Drive North 7.83/10
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    TradeWinds Island Grand Score 8.15 from 11 reviews
    5500 Gulf Boulevard 8.15/10
    TradeWinds Island Grand is known for its meandering waterways shaded by abundant vegetation and filled with white swans and Nile Perch. Guests can wind their way through the resort area via paddleboat. ... more
     
    Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort St. Petersburg-Marina Cove Score 7.925 from 2 reviews
    6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane 7.93/10
    Ideally set on a private beach and a short distance from St. Petersburg city centre, this resort features on-site dining options along with sports equipment rentals and spacious guestrooms. Guests at the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort St. Petersburg-Marina Cove will find endless on-site activities with tennis courts, bicycle hire and a volleyball court. The property also features an outdoor swimming pool as well as a modern fitness centre. While staying at the SunSpree Holiday Inn St. Petersburg, guests can enjoy on-site dining at Periscopes Waterfront Restaurant for breakfast and dinner, and quick meals from the on-site Banyon Tree Marketessan. Area attractions, including Fort Desoto Park and Tropicana Field, home to baseball's Tampa Bay Rays, can be found near the St. Petersburg-Marina Cove Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort. A number of local restaurants and shopping centres are also easily accessible. ... more
     
    Turtle Crawl Inn by Resort Quest Score 0 from 0 reviews
    4235 Gulf of Mexico Drive 0/10
    Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this peaceful retreat is situated on Longboat Key, Florida and features spacious accommodations, on-site recreational activities and an unrivaled beachfront location. The Turtle Crawl Inn provides guests with a variety of on-site activities, including shuffleboard and a putting green. Guests can also enjoy relaxing in the community pool or preparing a meal on outdoor barbecue facilities. Guest accommodations at the Turtle Crawl are furnished with all the comforts of home, including fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. Guests will also enjoy private balconies or patios. ... more
     
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