Bradenton
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Get in
By plane
- You can arrive by air at Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), on the border between Sarasota and Manatee counties, south of Bradenton.
- You can also fly into Tampa International Airport (TPA), in Tampa. Tickets to Tampa are generally cheaper and it's easier to get a direct flight since the airport is bigger.
- The third option is a smaller airport St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. (PIE) The airport is predominantly served by Allegiant Airlines and features direct flights from many mid-sized northern cities.
By car
- Easy access by car from Interstate 75.
Get around
- Anna Maria Island provides a free trolley service that runs the length of the island.
- The MCAT (Manatee County Area Transit) bus system stops at all the major shopping areas, beaches, schools, hospitals, etc.
See
Myakka River State ParkSee the real Florida.
South Florida MuseumWhere Snooty the Manatee lives.
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phone: +1 941 792-0458 ext 105address: 8300 De Soto Memorial HwyFeatures live reenactments of Conquistadors shooting things.
Do
- Swim, jetski, or windsurf at Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key Beaches.
- The Seafood Shack Showboat. Save money on your evening meal with a boat ticket.
- Canoe on the Peace River.
Learn how to HorseSurfAt Palma Sola Bay.
Eat
- Seafood Shack in Cortez village.
- Mar Vista on Longboat Key.
- Moore's on Longboat Key.
- Rod and Reel pier on Anna Maria Island.
Drink
- RJ Gators, Manatee Ave.
- Rasher Tierney's, Rt. 41.
Sleep
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phone: +1 941-745-1988address: 607 67th Street Circle EastEconomy motel with clean rooms.
Stay safe
For the most part Bradenton is a safe city, with crime rates among the lowest in Tampa Bay Area. However some areas, especially South of downtown, tend to have a higher concentration of crime, especially at night.
As always, don't walk around by yourself late at night or carry around expensive objects or large amounts of cash. Driving is normally pretty safe, however carjackings have been known to happen. If driving around at night, lock your car doors and windows. Again it is recommended to stick to major roads to avoid getting lost and ending up in a bad neighborhood.
As always, don't walk around by yourself late at night or carry around expensive objects or large amounts of cash. Driving is normally pretty safe, however carjackings have been known to happen. If driving around at night, lock your car doors and windows. Again it is recommended to stick to major roads to avoid getting lost and ending up in a bad neighborhood.
