Bradenton, County seat in western Florida, United States
Description
Bradenton is a county seat on the southern bank of the Manatee River near Tampa Bay in western Florida. The city sits on flat coastal land about six feet (two meters) above sea level and spreads across both sides of the river.
History
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto reached this area in 1539 during his expedition through the southeastern part of North America. The present town took shape in 1842 and received its name from Dr. Joseph Braden, who founded one of the first settlements here.
Culture
The Village of the Arts neighborhood draws working artists who open their studios to visitors and display their work in converted homes. The South Florida Museum houses a planetarium and an aquarium where manatees live in rehabilitation pools.
Practical
The city sits in Manatee County and forms a shared metropolitan area with North Port and Sarasota, offering well-connected services. Schools, recreation centers, and public facilities are spread throughout the town and neighboring communities.
Did you know?
The Pittsburgh Pirates hold their spring training in town and use McKechnie Field, one of the oldest active baseball stadiums in Florida. During training weeks, fans travel from different states to watch the team up close.
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The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
2 km
Braden Castle Park Historic District
5.5 km
Palmetto Armory
3.8 kmManatee Village Historical Park
3.7 km
Hernando de Soto Bridge
3 km
Manatee County Courthouse
1.6 km
Old Manatee County Courthouse
3.7 km
Palmetto Historic District
3.5 kmFlorida Maritime Museum at Cortez
9.8 km
Bradenton Bank and Trust Company Building
1.7 km
Palma Sola Botanical Park
8.3 km
Cortez Historic District
10.1 km
Bradenton Carnegie Library
1.6 km
Iron Block Building
1.6 km
Peninsular Telephone Company Building
1.8 kmNeal Preserve
10.2 km
Woman's Club of Palmetto
3.8 kmPalmetto Estuary Preserve
3.8 km
Richardson House
1.7 kmManatee County Agricultural Museum
3.7 km
First Baptist Church
1.6 km
First Presbyterian Church
1.6 kmDeSoto Dollar Movies 6
2.5 kmCortez Twin
2.8 kmRobinson Preserve
8.7 km
Braden Castle Ruins
5.6 kmRiver Run Golf Links
5.8 kmRiver Isles Golf Course
7.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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