Area Info

‘Bradenton Courthouse Square Concerts’ coming to downtown

Jan 7th, 2009 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Bradenton

The Bradenton Downtown Development Authority will host weekly, lunchtime concerts outside the county courthouse from January through the end of May.
The first “Bradenton Courthouse Square Concert” will be on Friday, Jan. 9, on the Manatee County Courthouse Square, located at Manatee Avenue West between 10th and 12th streets. The concerts will run from 11 a.m. to [...]



Visit Disney Park for free!

Oct 2nd, 2008 | By bea | Category: Area Info

Next year, everyone will be able to visit a Walt Disney World theme park on his or her birthday and get in free!
Anyone showing up with a valid ID including proof of birth date will get a free ticket on that date in 2009 for one of the theme parks at Disney World. Visitors can [...]



Golf Courses

Mar 29th, 2008 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Blog

In the Bradenton - Sarasota area you will find plenty of public and private golf courses - some among the best in the country. If you are a beginner or already a pro - there are courses for all levels. This area offers challenging golf courses as well as golf courses that are just fun to [...]



One Day Trips

Mar 29th, 2008 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Blog

Manatee Snorkel & Dive Tours - Chrystal RiverEver thought about swimming with the Manatees? If so you should consider a snorkel tour at Chrystal River, home to the largest concentration of Manatees in the world. Manatees are air-breathing water-dwelling mammals that can grow up to 12 feet long, and weigh up to 3500 pounds. The [...]



Hanging around not knowing what to do? Here you find great area attractions!

Mar 29th, 2008 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Blog

Bradenton and Sarasota are not only famous for their beautiful nature and golf courses, they also offer a broad range of historical attractions, museums or theaters. Sarasota is home to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. You will also find a multitude of art galleries lining the streets and one of the finest art [...]



Bradenton

Mar 28th, 2007 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Blog, Bradenton

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 [...]



Anna Maria Island

Mar 27th, 2007 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Blog

The Island of Anna Maria, Manatee County, Florida, is located 40 miles south of Tampa and seven miles west of Bradenton. You can reach the amenities of Bradenton within just a few minutes or the city of Sarasota within 30 minutes.

Anna Maria Island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Tampa Bay [...]



Longboat Key

Mar 26th, 2007 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Blog

Lonboat Key is a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota and Bradenton.
The Town of Lonboat Key lies within two counties. The northern portion of Longboat Key is in Manatee County and the southern portion is in Sarasota County. Stretching eleven miles between the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key [...]



Sarasota

Mar 25th, 2007 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Blog, Sarasota

Sarasota is a wonderful place to live as well as a great place to work.
Sarasota provides lots of cultural life and leisure activities, and offers its residents a superb quality of life.
Have fun in the sun at the beautiful beaches or enjoy a luxurious nightlife with the finest waterfront dining. Sarasota also is a true [...]



Lakewood Ranch

Mar 24th, 2007 | By bea | Category: Area Info, Blog

Florida’s premiere master-planned community is offering everything you need to live and work. Lakewood Ranch provides all of the essential elements for a wonderful life: beautiful homes, great schools, medical facilities, convenient shops, job opportunities, commercial prospects and places to play and have fun with neighbors and friends.
Lakewood Ranch encompasses over 5,000 homes within five [...]