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1. Relax on Coquina Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Bradenton Beach Marina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. The Bridge Street Pier

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Leffis Key Preserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Coquina Bayside Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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7. C Ponies Beach Horses

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Snapper Addict Fishing Charters

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Snapper Addict Fishing Charters

9. Blue Marlin Grill

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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10. Beach House Restaurant

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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13. Aluna Wellness Center and Spa

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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14. Beach Market at Coquina Beach

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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15. Bridge Tender Inn

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16. Gulf Drive Cafe and Kokonut Hut

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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17. Wicked Cantina

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18. Bradenton Beach City Pier

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Sea-renity Beach Spa and Bou-Tiki

Category: Relaxing Beaches
© Sea-renity Beach Spa and Bou-Tiki

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Bradenton Beach is a lovely Florida Gulf Coast community located on Anna Maria Island just a short drive from the cities of Sarasota and Bradenton.
  • The charming island city is known for its historic fishing pier, which was converted from the remnants of a former wooden bridge connecting the island to the mainland and has become the anchor of a vibrant new retail district today.

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