Manatee County Travel Guide

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Popular cities in Manatee County

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Bradenton Beach
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sea
Love beaches, island views and entertainment? Get away to Bradenton Beach!

Reasons to visit

  • Coquina Beach
  • Cortez Beach
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier
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Anna Maria
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sunrises
Anna Maria awaits: its island views, sunsets, beaches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Bean Point Beach
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
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Bradenton
Known for Beaches, Sports and Rivers
Quaint Bradenton awaits: its university life, riverfront, beaches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • IMG Academy
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
  • LECOM Park
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Longboat Key
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Sunsets
Get away to relaxing Longboat Key! Enjoy the sunsets, beaches and boating.

Reasons to visit

  • Jewfish Key
  • Cannons Marina
  • Quick Point Nature Reserve
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Palmetto
Known for Business, Family-friendly and Sunrises
Palmetto is calling! Discover its sunrises, beaches, natural setting and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Bradenton Area Convention Center
  • Emerson Point Preserve
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Holmes Beach
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sunsets
Get away to Holmes Beach! Enjoy the island views, sunsets and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • West Coast Surf Shop
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Coquina Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Coquina Beach during your travels in Bradenton Beach? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
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