Bradenton, especially Downtown Bradenton and the Village of the Arts have been recognized by Boston.com. I reprinted the article below:

BRADENTON, Fla. – Turn onto 12th Street West, and it’s clear that this isn’t your average neighborhood. Instead of the usual bungalows, there is a riot of lime green picket fencing, a mural that pairs Frida [...]

The weekend includes one of the area’s most popular events, the 23rd Annual Taste of Manatee from 11-10 p.m. Saturday and 11-7 p.m. Sunday.  The ‘Taste’ is a two-day celebration along Bra­denton’s beautiful, downtown riverfront. Six live bands are scheduled to perform and dozens of vendors from local restaurants will pack Barcar­rota Boulevard.
More Information: www.tasteofmanatee.com

Businesses moving on Old Main Street
By GRACE GAGLIANO – gagostin@bradenton.com    (Excerpt from Bradenton Herald 05-19-2009)
BRADENTON — A popular downtown Bradenton drinking establishment is being kicked out of its current home on Old Main Street.

A lease for the Lost Kangaroo Pub will not be renewed by landlord Mike Carter when it expires Sept. 31. Instead, Carter [...]