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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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Anna Maria Oyster Bar

Jul 22, 2008

We stayed on AMI from July 3 thru the 19th. We loved eating at A M Oyster Bar. Usually we only go somewhere once on vacation so we can try lots of different places. We went here for dinner twice...more

Holiday Inn Express Bradenton

5 of 5 stars
Saint Augustine
Jul 20, 2008

Everything was wonderful! Hotel was nice and neat, attentive staff and good location. I will definitly stay at this property again because my family and I were so pleased. Breakfast was also another...more

Panda Garden

5 of 5 stars
Bradenton, Florida
Jul 20, 2008

I have nothing but good things to say about Panda Garden. They have great food, which honestly I have a hard time comparing to any other chinese restuarant. Also, their prices are unbelievably low,...more

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