things to do: South Florida Museum - 02/19/08 01:13 PM
Yesterday I visited the South Florida Museum in Bradenton.  This was the first time I had ever been there.  I can't believe I've missed out on such an interesting place for so long!  I've driven by it hundreds of times, yet never stopped in to check it out!
I was quite surprised at … (3 comments)

things to do: Cortez Fishing Festival Feb 16th and 17th - 02/16/08 06:38 AM
Don't miss out on this year's Cortez Fishing Festival!  It starts today at 10am.
The festival offers food, fresh seafood, vendors with arts and crafts, live music, plenty of activities for children including a marine life touch tank.
Admission is $2 and children under 12 are FREE!
For the first time this year, festival … (1 comments)

things to do: GeckoFest 2008 - 02/02/08 09:50 AM
It's that time of year again!  In case you hadn't noticed, the Geckos are once again invading Bradenton.  These aren't the small little creatures you normally see either.  These are large 6 foot long geckos that are being spotted all over downtown Bradenton on the sides of buildings!  These brightly colored … (8 comments)

things to do: My Vacation To Key West & Miami Is Over, Now Back To Reality.... - 12/31/07 08:31 AM
I had family from Michigan come down for Christmas and we decided to drive down to Key West & Miami since none of us had been there.  We had *so much fun*. 
We saw some very interesting folks there....LOL....You could just sit for hours and people watch and be entertained.  There was … (0 comments)

things to do: It's that time of year again, and the manatees are back - 12/08/07 09:26 AM
Yesterday I had some free time and decided to go see if the manatees were back yet, and they were!  Every year from about November till about the middle of April, when the waters get cooler, the manatees come inland to the warmer waters found in springs or the power plant discharge canals … (6 comments)

things to do: The thrill is gone - 11/30/07 08:06 AM
I was reading a story this morning about Pirate's Cove in Bradenton closing it's doors down for good after 23 years, and thought how sad this was.  This was only one of two family fun centers that were still open in the area between Tampa and Cape Coral.  Now there is only one … (4 comments)

things to do: Beautiful Sunset At Little Harbor In Ruskin, Florida - 07/20/07 10:25 PM
Tonight me and my mom went to Little Harbor in Ruskin to eat dinner and watch the sun set.  We ate at the Sunset Grill.  Dinner was good, the music was great and the sunset was fantastic.
After dinner, we sat on the beach and watched the kids play in the water and the … (0 comments)

things to do: Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto Florida - 07/20/07 05:09 PM
The Regatta Pointe Marina is located in Palmetto just before you go over the green bridge off to the west.  This is one of my favorite places to go because of the Riverside Cafe.  You can dine outside and watch the boats in the Marina or watch the sun set at night … (0 comments)

things to do: Blackstone Park, Palmetto Florida - 07/19/07 01:53 PM
Blackstone Park is located at 2112 14th Ave W in Palmetto.  It's kiddie corner from the Terra Ceia Golf & Country Club.
Click here to view a map of where Blackstone Park located at.
Blackstone Park has a soccer field, softball field, skate park, playground, BBQ's, picnic tables, pavilions, places to bike, jog, roller skate … (2 comments)

things to do: Emerson Point Park, Palmetto Florida - 07/17/07 07:04 AM
Emerson Point is a 195-acre park located in Palmetto on Snead Island.  It is located at the end of 17th St W where the Manatee River meets the Gulf of Mexico.
Click here to view a map of where Emerson Point is located at.
I decided to take a drive out there to … (4 comments)

things to do: Bradenton Area Beaches - 07/09/07 10:20 AM
The Islands just west of Bradenton have some of the most beautiful beaches around!  The water is a beautiful shade of green, the sandy beaches line the coastline and the sun is always shinning! 
Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and Longboat key make up what is known as "The Islands".  The Islands … (4 comments)

things to do: Enjoy the upcoming firework displays in Manatee County - 06/29/07 09:44 AM
SATURDAY June 30th7 p.m.: DeSoto Super Speedway, 9 miles east of I-75 (Exit 42) on S.R. 6499, Bradenton. Truck races and a demolition derby precede a 9 p.m. fireworks display. Gates open at 5 p.m. $15 adults; $5 for ages 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and younger. 748-3171.SUNDAY July … (2 comments)

things to do: What is your favorite vacation spot and why? - 06/23/07 04:14 PM
I'm one that never takes a vacation.  For some reason, I can't seem to ever find the right time to take off, so I have never really been on a vacation anywhere.  I know we all need to force ourselves once in a while to take time off of work, but … (4 comments)

things to do: Things to do in Manatee County - 06/23/07 10:57 AM
Bored?  Tired of sitting at home watching TV and need to get out of the house?  Well here is a list of things to do in and around Manatee County.  I tried to find things that weren't the "norm" like beaches, fishing and restaurants & tried to find other things to … (0 comments)

things to do: Little Manatee River State Park, Wimauma Florida - 06/16/07 03:10 PM
OK, let me first start by saying how disappointing this park was!  It was only $4 to get in, but for what we saw, that $4 was a waste of money!
The park ranger gave us a map of the park, so we set out to find a place to eat and enjoyed … (2 comments)

things to do: Village Of The Arts, Bradenton Florida - 06/15/07 10:18 PM
The Village Of The Arts is located in Bradenton, close to downtown and located between 9th Ave W and 17th Ave W & between 9th St W and 14th St W. 
There are about 40 shops, art studios and galleries located in this neighborhood.
The Artists Guild of Manatee, Inc was formed … (9 comments)

 
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