Guidebook for Bradenton
Food Scene
Mike and Jamie Carter run an outstanding establishment with some of the best food and friendliest staff you will find anywhere.
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O'bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar
427 12th St WMike and Jamie Carter run an outstanding establishment with some of the best food and friendliest staff you will find anywhere.
Waterside and locally owned. We are personal friends with the owners and try to make it there couple of times a month. Both indoor and outdoor seating at the tiki bar. If you go there be sure to let them know you are our guests. They will make sure you are well taken care of. They know seafood and hospitality. Try the grouper bites and micro brews!
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Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WWaterside and locally owned. We are personal friends with the owners and try to make it there couple of times a month. Both indoor and outdoor seating at the tiki bar. If you go there be sure to let them know you are our guests. They will make sure you are well taken care of. They know seafood and hospitality. Try the grouper bites and micro brews!
Good reliable neighborhood favorite only a few blocks away. Strong on the breakfast menu served by polite and accommodating staff.
Peach's Restaurant - Manatee
3201 Manatee Ave WGood reliable neighborhood favorite only a few blocks away. Strong on the breakfast menu served by polite and accommodating staff.
The Sandbar is the flagship location of the Chiles Restaurant Group. Located on the North end of Anna Maria, it is favorite "go to" for both locals and visitors alike.
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The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveThe Sandbar is the flagship location of the Chiles Restaurant Group. Located on the North end of Anna Maria, it is favorite "go to" for both locals and visitors alike.
Located on the North and of Longboat Key, Mar Vista is part of the highly successful and locally owned and managed Chiles Restaurant Group. It is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway and has dock access if you arrive by water. Outdoor seating under the gumbo limbo trees make for a tropical waterside experience that is unique in this area. Another local favorite. Check it out!
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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StLocated on the North and of Longboat Key, Mar Vista is part of the highly successful and locally owned and managed Chiles Restaurant Group. It is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway and has dock access if you arrive by water. Outdoor seating under the gumbo limbo trees make for a tropical waterside experience that is unique in this area. Another local favorite. Check it out!
A relaxing local favorite right on historic main street of downtown. Classic breakfast menu and super friendly service.
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Robin's Downtown Cafe
428 12th St WA relaxing local favorite right on historic main street of downtown. Classic breakfast menu and super friendly service.
Outstanding seafood fare and live music in the courtyard.
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Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StOutstanding seafood fare and live music in the courtyard.
Waterside dining with great coastal seafood.
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Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StWaterside dining with great coastal seafood.
Locally owned by the Knowles family, Rich Knowles is a trained and talented chef and has made his mark with the success of this family operated restaurant. Visit their website and you'll see why they're so great.
http://enrichbistro.com/
enRich Bistro
5239 Manatee Ave WLocally owned by the Knowles family, Rich Knowles is a trained and talented chef and has made his mark with the success of this family operated restaurant. Visit their website and you'll see why they're so great.
http://enrichbistro.com/
Arts & Culture
Founded by EE and Eleanor Bishop, the museum and planetarium are favorites of travelers. A $20 million dollar expansion is planned and will make an already high value attraction even more amazing.
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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WFounded by EE and Eleanor Bishop, the museum and planetarium are favorites of travelers. A $20 million dollar expansion is planned and will make an already high value attraction even more amazing.
One of the most successful small theaters in Florida, it boasts an incredible line up shows. Visit their website for more information on the schedule.
http://www.manateeperformingartscenter.com
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Manatee Performing Arts Center
502 3rd Ave WOne of the most successful small theaters in Florida, it boasts an incredible line up shows. Visit their website for more information on the schedule.
http://www.manateeperformingartscenter.com
Parks & Nature
The park is public and owned by Manatee County. Improved Hiking/running/biking trails along the beautiful shore of the Manatee River and Intracoastal waterway. It boasts a lookout tower with stairs to the top and a view of Tampa Bay.
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Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWThe park is public and owned by Manatee County. Improved Hiking/running/biking trails along the beautiful shore of the Manatee River and Intracoastal waterway. It boasts a lookout tower with stairs to the top and a view of Tampa Bay.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Gamble-Plantation
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Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Patten Avenuehttps://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Gamble-Plantation
Beautiful coastal preserve with lots of improved bike paths and an observation hill that overlooks scenic Manatee River.
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Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WBeautiful coastal preserve with lots of improved bike paths and an observation hill that overlooks scenic Manatee River.
Easy to get to with lots of energy, amenities and easy access at the end of Manatee Avenue. Lifeguards on duty.
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Manatee Public Beach
4000 State Road 64 and Gulf DriveEasy to get to with lots of energy, amenities and easy access at the end of Manatee Avenue. Lifeguards on duty.
For a more relaxed and private beach experience, check out the north end of the island. There are good points of entry to the white powder sand beaches that have been consistently rated the some of the best in the World. Restaurants, picnic areas, public fishing piers and ice cream shops. All part of the "North End".
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrFor a more relaxed and private beach experience, check out the north end of the island. There are good points of entry to the white powder sand beaches that have been consistently rated the some of the best in the World. Restaurants, picnic areas, public fishing piers and ice cream shops. All part of the "North End".
Manatee's pioneer heritage is showcased at this well managed publicly operated museum and interpretive venue.
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Manatee Village Historical Park
1404 Manatee Ave EManatee's pioneer heritage is showcased at this well managed publicly operated museum and interpretive venue.
Essentials
Walgreens
3601 Bee Ridge RdIt's Walgreens.
Shopping
Chop Shop is a specialty meat and gourmet foods market. If you're planning to use our outdoor grill area and want to serve something special this is the place to get your custom cut steaks, chops and burgers.
Chop Shop
5906 Manatee Ave WChop Shop is a specialty meat and gourmet foods market. If you're planning to use our outdoor grill area and want to serve something special this is the place to get your custom cut steaks, chops and burgers.
Their website says it best
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/ellenton/deals
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Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdTheir website says it best
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/ellenton/deals
Newly opened in 2016, The Mall at UTC has everything you could want in a modern mall with big name stores. Apple and Microsoft stores too!
http://www.mallatutc.com/
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrNewly opened in 2016, The Mall at UTC has everything you could want in a modern mall with big name stores. Apple and Microsoft stores too!
http://www.mallatutc.com/