Bradenton

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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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Myakka State Park, [1]. See the real Florida.
  • South Florida Museum, [2]. Where Snooty the Manatee lives.
  • De Soto National Memorial, [3]. Features live reenactments of Conquistadors shooting things.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Swim, jetski, or windsurf at Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key Beaches.
  • The Seafood Shack Showboat. Save money on your evening meal with a boat ticket.
  • Canoe on the Peace River [4].

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

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

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • RJ Gators, Manatee Ave.
  • Rasher Tierney's, Rt. 41.

[edit] Get out

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