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1. Relax on Coquina Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Relax on Coquina Beach
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2. Bradenton Beach Marina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Bradenton Beach Marina
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3. The Bridge Street Pier

Category: Activities
The Bridge Street Pier
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4. Leffis Key Preserve

Category: Activities
Leffis Key Preserve
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5. Coquina Bayside Park

Category: Activities
Coquina Bayside Park
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6. The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

Category: Food & Drink
The Fish Hole Miniature Golf
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7. C Ponies Beach Horses

Category: Beaches
C Ponies Beach Horses
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8. Snapper Addict Fishing Charters

Category: Food & Drink
Snapper Addict Fishing Charters
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9. Blue Marlin Grill

Category: Food & Drink
Blue Marlin Grill
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10. Beach House Restaurant

Category: Beaches
Beach House Restaurant
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11. Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier

Category: Activities
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
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12. Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway

Category: Beaches
Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway
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13. Aluna Wellness Center and Spa

Category: Attractions
Aluna Wellness Center and Spa
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14. Beach Market at Coquina Beach

Category: Shopping
Beach Market at Coquina Beach
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15. Bridge Tender Inn

Bridge Tender Inn
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16. Gulf Drive Cafe and Kokonut Hut

Category: Food & Drink
Gulf Drive Cafe and Kokonut Hut
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17. Wicked Cantina

Wicked Cantina
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18. Bradenton Beach City Pier

Category: Activities
Bradenton Beach City Pier
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19. Sea-renity Beach Spa and Bou-Tiki

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