The Garden at Hearts Desire in Bradenton offers a uniquely different setting for your meeting, event or party surrounded by beautiful flora. Hosting for special events is available for 5 - 25 people with an assortment of food and wine provided by Hearts Desire at no charge if shopping is part of your event. Come and enjoy intimate peaceful surrounds relax in the garden, shop, chat, celebrate, sip wine and lounge in the spa. READ MORE

The Bishop Planetarium is located at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton and is a multipurpose, all-digital domed theater. Come and enjoy advanced projection and sound systems while being immersed in virtual journeys and star talks. Enjoy current shows or take an astronomy course with Jeff - it's all fascinating and a remarkable astronomy education resource.READ MORE

Carrabba's Catering in Bradenton with it's delightful Italian cuisine and specialties offers catering like a family-style carry-out that includes ready-to-serve packaging, serving utensils, plates, silverware and napkins. Having a business function and need to supply a meal, then order a business delivery which not only provides excellent food, it includes a buffet style set-up of your selections in heated chafing dishes as desired, serving utensils, plates, silverware and napkins. For private dining, hire the entire restaurant and host a private lunch at Carrabba's, associates will be more than impressed.READ MORE

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bradenton offers the most delectable Italian dishes cooked over a wood-fired grill. Guest can enjoy dining on specialties like crispy calamari, homemade lasagne and a variety of fresh fish, seafood and meats made from recipes handed down over generations. And if you don't feel like cooking tonight, surprise the family with a wonderful family-style carry-out menu - guaranteed to be a hit.READ MORE

The Siesta Inn and Suites in Bradenton is the ideal getaway for both the leisure and business traveller with features like meeting rooms, WIFI and a business center. Leisure facilities include a beautiful heated swimming pool, exterior "Tiki Hut" bar, an on-site restaurant with bar, tennis courts, shuffleboard and many attractions nearby. Accommodations at The Siesta Inn and Suites are spacious and comfortable and offer wonderful in-room amenities including Air Conditioning, coffee makers, SAT/Cable TV and more.READ MORE

At the Olive Garden in Bradenton you're one of the family, come and experience a little bit of Italy and dine on delectable Italian cuisines with many of the chefs trained in the Olive Garden's Culinary Institute of Tuscany. Italian specialties abound for lunch and dinner and meals must be completed with a mouthwatering dessert to round off a wonderful dining experience.READ MORE

Village of the Arts in Bradenton is a wonderful community of about 35 artists that live and work together in a harmonious environment. Come on the monthly art walk through the village, paradise for art lovers and collectors and you, enjoy the affordable fine art, jewelry, ceramics, small furniture, bookshops, clothing, collectibles, gourmet cafes and more on offer, there's something for everyone. Exhibits and events take place throughout the year and should not be missed.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

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

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