Bradenton, FL Overview

Year-round sunshine, surf, and leisure sports lure visitors to Bradenton, a friendly tropical spot south of Tampa Bay on Florida's Gulf Coast. Hernando DeSoto discovered the area in 1539, an event commemorated each spring with the monthlong Florida Heritage Festival. Stroll along the waterfront downtown, take up canoeing, fish for grouper and mahi mahi, play golf or just relax and watch the sun dip into the sea. Kids of all ages will enjoy visiting Snooty, the South Florida Museum's star... more » Year-round sunshine, surf, and leisure sports lure visitors to Bradenton, a friendly tropical spot south of Tampa Bay on Florida's Gulf Coast. Hernando DeSoto discovered the area in 1539, an event commemorated each spring with the monthlong Florida Heritage Festival. Stroll along the waterfront downtown, take up canoeing, fish for grouper and mahi mahi, play golf or just relax and watch the sun dip into the sea. Kids of all ages will enjoy visiting Snooty, the South Florida Museum's star manatee. « less
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Mattison's Riverside

2 of 5 stars
Palmetto, FL
May 14, 2008

The Mattison's brand is quite pervasive here in the Sarasota Bradenton area. Apparently at one time they were a fairly good restaurant but no more. The food is expensive and the wine list overpriced....more

The Londoner Bed & Breakfast

May 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We arrived from the UK after a long flight and was welcomed by the friendly English host, Mrs Jenny Taylor. We were shown to our fantastic rooms which were spacious and exceptionally clean. The beds...more

GIO Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar

May 12, 2008

GIO Fabulous Restaurant & Martini Bar JackB2007 NJDec 6, 2007 By far the best atmosphere in the entire area. Good music, lighting, decor, etc. Great selection of Martinis...Try the...more

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