Welcome to Bradenton
Located along Florida’s Gulf Coast, south of the greater Tampa Bay area and north of Sarasota. Bradenton is a wonderful place to raise a family, to work and to play. Bradenton is nestled on the beautiful Manatee River, and our Riverwalk allows many ways to enjoy the view.
Bradenton is home to the Village of the Arts and LECOM Park, home of the spring training Pittsburgh Pirates, and just minutes from beautiful Anna Maria Island, where the grandeur of Florida beaches is always on display. Bradenton is home to IMG Academy the world leader in sports education. No school in the world can match IMG Academy for its programming and expertise that intentionally prepare student-athletes for college success and life beyond. Bradenton also boasts the Bradenton Blues Festival, which has rapidly ascended to become one of the best blues festivals in the country.
With so many things to be proud of about our city – public art, beautiful parks such as Robinson Preserve, Desoto National Park, Botanical Park including fine dining and entertainment.
Welcome to Bradenton, The Friendly City. Welcome to our neighborhood!
Weather: 85°F (29°C), Wind SW at 12 mph (19 km/h), 63% Humidity
Population: 55,905 (2022)
ZIP Codes: 34201–34212, 34280–34282
Area code: 941
Local time: Sunday 3:59 PM
