Bradenton Florida Real Estate, Bradenton Homes for Sale, Waterfront Properties, Condos, Townhomes, Lots/Land in Bradenton

Bradenton is the county seat of Manatee County. It was discovered by Hernando De Soto at Shaw’s Point in 1539. It was named for Doctor Joseph Braden, who’s nearby home was a fortlike refuge for early settlers during Native American attacks. Bradenton is served by the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in nearby Sarasota, Florida and is connected to St. Petersburg, Florida by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Bradenton Geographic Information

Bradenton is located on US 41 between Tampa and Sarasota. The area is surrounded by miles of waterways, both fresh and saltwater. Along the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and into Tampa Bay are over 20 miles of fine Florida beaches – many which are shaded by tall Australian Pines. The swimming, boating and fishing activities available in Bradenton and the surrounding locations make this a great recreational area. Bradenton, located on the mainland, is separated from the outer barrier islands of Anna Maria and Longboat Key by the Intracoastal Waterway. Anna Maria Bayfront Park located on the north end of Anna Maria island is a quiet beach park overlooking Tampa Bay. The business district and community of Bradenton Beach on the southern end of Anna Maria island is oriented toward vacationers who come to enjoy the surrounding beaches. Longboat Key, the next barrier island south, is popular with shell hunters along its beaches.

Bradenton School Information

Colleges near Bradenton include Manatee Community College, Lake Erie College of Osteopathetic Medicine (LECOM) and Manatee Technical Institute. The world-renowned tennis academy run by Nick Bollettieri bears a Bradenton address.

Bradenton Area Attractions