Ortygia Ristorante in Bradenton invites you to come and experience the tastes of Sicily, simply close your eyes and you're there, you don't have to travel to Sicily to savor the exquisite flavor of true Sicilian fare anymore. Dine inside or out in the courtyard and enjoy the ambiance of a Sicilian style restaurant with delectable meals prepared by Gaetano Cannata, presenting freshness and all the flavours and gusto of regional Italian cuisine.READ MORE

The Bonefish Grill consistently offers you a warm and delectable dining experience and the finest seafood dishes in Bradenton. Enjoy the nightly specials and delicious meals with the fine wines and drinks on offer and why not round off with a sensational sweet treat like the Fresh Strawberry Shortcake - it's sublime.READ MORE

The Dancing Crane Gallery in Bradenton features exceptional collections of fine art where local and national artists exhibit their work. Features include sculpture, wood art, collage and ceramics and many fine gift items to adorn your home. The Dancing Crane Gallery also offers beautiful private gardens which are available for your function, event or celebration with lights lining the walkways, the pond and waterfall, and sparkling on the gazebo offering an enchanting paradise.READ MORE

South Florida Museum Children's Birthday Parties are a wealth of fun and learning in Bradenton with the Party room, plates, and forks provided for, the museum can provide no food or beverages so please bring your own, including cake. Kids come with your friends and family and delight in a planetarium show and manatee presentation. Enjoy brief museum highlights and time in the hands-on discovery place all supervised by a museum staff member.READ MORE

The The Dancing Cranes Home Deco and Gifts d'Art in Bradenton offers wonderful and unique gifts and art to adorn your home or for a friends pure delight. Items include Soy Candles - Glassware - Cellphone Wallets and also available are gorgeous candles by Raul. Purchase Handmade Dolls from Russia by Olga Olontseva or The Bradenton Gecko to wear on your shirts, hats and more! Frame-able greeting cards are something really different and Blank Note Cards Note Pads and Prints Bookmarks and more are also available - come and browse, there's something for everyone!READ MORE

Visit The Parker Manatee Aquarium in Bradenton for manatees, feeding area, rehabilitationREAD MORE

At South Florida Museum Summer Camps in Bradenton children will have such fun they won't even realise they're learning. Covering topics from ants to outer space the programmes are fun and engaging and above all educational, with hands-on purposeful science and historical instruction, children will certainly have a learning experience. READ MORE

Charisma Cafe and Art in Bradenton invites you to not only enjoy the cheerful colours and creations of local artists, but also to indulge in fine coffee, teas, cappuccino, smoothies, homemade soups, salads, gourmet wraps, delicate desserts and charisma! The Tea room caters to children's and private parties and has wi-fi, as the saying goes "it's always a great day at Charisma Cafe" - come and experience it for yourself.READ MORE

The South Florida Museum Gift Shop in Bradenton offers a wonderful array of gifts for you or a loved one after your fascinating visit to the museum, aquarium or planetarium. Purchase fossils, gems, books, apparel and manatee souvenirs ideal for aspiring stargazers, archeologists, the scientifically minded or science curious - there's something fascinating for everyone.READ MORE

Bits and Pieces in Bradenton is housed in a 1913 building and offers a wonderful array of fiber art, and stunning quilts adorn the walls in 5 rooms. Come and browse and watch art in the making in this gallery/shop/studio and leave with a one of a kind home decoration that will be the envy of friends and family. Even Small quilts made from hand dyed fabric are available.READ MORE