Bradenton is the largest city in Manatee County.

Located just south of Tampa Bay, the Bradenton Area is a fabulous place to explore historical attractions, fishing adventures, golfing excursions and shopping diversions. Go to Myakka State Park, visit the South Florida Museum or the De Soto National Memorial to see real Florida. Have fun in the sun, enjoy the beach and all types of water and boat adventures!

Regarding real estate – in Bradenton you discover a mix of old town, beach front properties and new construction. Whether you are looking for a single family home, condo, villa, duplex, handy man, investment property or a vacation home, you are sure to find what you are looking for at Bradenton. The median sales price for a single family home is about $300,000, but you find properties in every price range. Bradenton is a beautiful city and a wonderful relocation option.

Bradenton is served by the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, but you can also fly into Tampa International airport. Bradenton is connected to St. Petersburg, Florida by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Bradenton is home to numerous businesses, including Tropicana and Champs Sports, and is host to many fun family attractions.

Bradenton is also home to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. If you are interested in professional tennis, you’ve probably heard about Nick Bollettieri. If not, you may know the names Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Anna Kornikova, Monica Seles or the Williams sisters. At the IMG Academy you can get tennis lessons from a host of famous pros.

Colleges near Bradenton include Manatee Community College, Lake Erie College of Osteopathetic Medicine (LECOM) and Manatee Technical Institute.

The Bradenton area is surrounded by miles of waterways. Along the Gulf of Mexico and at the Tampa Bay are over 20 miles of fine Florida beaches. The swimming, boating and fishing activities available in Bradenton and the surrounding locations make this also a great recreational area.

Bradenton is separated from the outer barrier islands of Anna Maria and Longboat Key by the Intracoastal Waterway.

The residents of Bradenton have all the benefits offered by nearby cities like Sarasota and St. Petersburg, while living in a quiet, charming and still affordable area.