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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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“Terrific & green hotel”

Wingate Inn & Suites Bradenton

5 of 5 stars
rdsinvt
Vermont,
Nov 22, 2009

Best place I've stayed in a long time. A new hotel, maybe a year old, green setup. Great home, very clean and lots of added items which wasn't listed in what's in the room. Great breakfast in the...more

“The best! Always enjoyable”

Paris Bistro

5 of 5 stars
NewJerseyFoodie
New Jersey
Nov 22, 2009

We have eaten at the Paris Bistro about a half dozen times and never have been disappointed. The service is consistently strong and the food is delicious. We just returned from Paris and the cost of...more

“Very nice little hotel”

Holiday Inn Express Bradenton West

5 of 5 stars
SamWhatAm
Florida
Nov 20, 2009

The place is clean and refreshed. It's about 1/2 block off of Cortez Rd. which goes to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. A nice pool, hot tub and deck area. The breakfast room is small, but...more

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