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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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Country Pancake House and Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Altoona, IA
Jul 16, 2008

Came all the way from Iowa to eat here! Went one day and just had to go back the next. The food is great and the hospitality is even better! Something for everyone...from breakfast to dinner. They...more

Hops Grill & Bar

Jul 12, 2008

I dined there with my wife and daughter. The beer sampler was very nice, every chance to taste new beer flavors is welcomed. Everything went downhill from there. Portions were small, one plate...more

GIO Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar

1 of 5 stars
Bradenton
Jul 11, 2008

Just ate there tonight ! First off we were sitting at the bar waiting on our table ....Ordered a Bacardi & coke....NO BACARDI.....Ok....at $10.00 per drink I would be sure as not to run out of a...more

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