Pine Lakes Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

IMG Academy
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit IMG Academy during your travels in Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
You can take time to visit Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch during your travels to Lakewood Ranch. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
You can do some window-shopping at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during your trip to Lakewood Ranch. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

LECOM Park
Catch an event at LECOM Park during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Riverwalk
Riverwalk is just one of the places to see in Bradenton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Catch an event at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy during your trip to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Activities

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Our pick of the best Pine Lakes Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Great breakfast, simple and easy check in-out - a very pleasant stay overall.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Unique Tiki theme was great. Got first 2 drinks for free. Price was reasonable.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Excellent hotel clean room very good breakfast. Super staff.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Room was clean & comfortable. Reception staff were helpful & informative. Private beach access was perfect and the beach & sea were stunning. Local restaurant across the road and easy access with local bus to siesta key village. A perfect stay in a perfect location
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

SkyBeach Resort
It was okay. Resort fees provided nothing we would use. On top of resort fees, you must pay for parking, and pay to reserve/use the cabanas. Our last day, the maids didn't even service our room. And the one night we ordered room service, it was kind of a nightmare...once we got the food, it was not ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Great Stay! Only recommendation: The Trash Bin on the East side of property where I parked was filthy around the Bin fencing area. Was told it was not Sparks, but I had to park there and seeing the mess reflected on the hotel property cleanliness.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pine Lakes

River District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in River District and surrounding area, you can visit LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

West Bradenton
While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like LECOM Park and IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy.

Village of the Arts
Village of the Arts might not have many top sights, but LECOM Park and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Harbor Hills
While Harbor Hills isn't home to many top sights, LECOM Park and IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Bradenton
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
