Bradenton

Bradenton

Bradenton welcomes new arrivals with open arms. Indeed, the town’s nickname is “The Friendly City” because of its reputation as a place where everyone’s invited! Compared to other coastal Florida cities, Bradenton offers easier access to boaters and water sports enthusiasts. From Bradenton, you have access to five beaches within a 30-minute drive. These include Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Coquina Beach, Anna Maria Island, and Longboat Key. And if you have a boat or love to fish, you'll be happy to know there are five marinas also within a 30-minute drive. For anyone who loves to be active outdoors, there are plenty of golf courses, state parks, and local park facilities nearby. Of course, there are financial perks to living in Florida in general, like no state income tax. The Bradenton Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile stretch of land lying between the Green and DeSoto bridges along the banks of the Manatee River where you can fish, attend entertainment, and educational events. It is a major expansion of Rossi Park. If you are looking for sports, LECOM Park is the spring training home for MLB’s Pittsburgh Pirates, for scholar athletes Bradenton is also home to IMG Sports Academy as well as other A & B rated schools.