At DeSoto Square, you'll find an impressive selection of stores that will satisfy your inner shopaholic. After all that retail therapy, take a break and recharge at one of the popular eateries.

Spend an hour or more discovering this shopper's paradise in South Bradenton. Want to really get a feel for this area? University of South Florida Sarasota is not far from DeSoto Square and a good excuse to hang around a while longer.

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Clearwater Suites

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$343

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Sep 20 - Sep 24

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)

8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)

The property is spacious, beds are comfortable, staff are friendly. Located just a block away from the beach. Guest service desk provided a welcome snack basket. The one downside is that the bathroom could be cleaned better. Overall it’s a great place to stay in.

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

The Residences at Siesta Key Beach by Hyatt Vacation Club

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Nov 13 - Nov 17

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Sarasota (SRQ)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (274 reviews)

tiki bar have to be open all the time and a litle music too but not to loud

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

voco Sarasota by IHG

Central Sarasota

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$425

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Oct 8 - Oct 13

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

The staff was very nice and helpful. The shuttle would take you anywhere within 3 miles. Pool was nice and the hotel was quiet.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore DeSoto Square

Tours & day trips

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HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

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Adventure & outdoor

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Sarasota Florida: Skyway Fishing Tours

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Private & custom tours

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Sarasota Florida: Skyway Fishing Tours

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History & culture

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Naples Florida: Downtown Electric Moped Tour

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Popular places to visit

South Florida Museum featuring interior views

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

The 1903 Wiggins General Store. Inside there are various tools and gadgets from the past with signs encouraging visitors to guess what the purpose of these implements may have been.

The historical park is free and boasts the 1860 Courthouse, the 1887 Church, the One Room Schoolhouse, the Old Settler’s House, the Potter Barn, the Sugar Cane Mill and Smokehouse, the Wiggins Store, a blacksmith shop, a 1913 Baldwin Steam locomotive, the Fogarty Boatworks and a Cowhunter Bunkhouse.

Manatee Village Historical Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Manatee Village Historical Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bradenton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Miss this place so many memories good & bad.

Riverwalk

4.5/5(219 reviews)

Riverwalk is just one of the places to see in Bradenton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Astro Skate and Fun Center

You can take time to visit Astro Skate and Fun Center during your travels to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Heather Hills Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Bradenton at Heather Hills Golf Course. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

You can take time to visit Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf during your travels to Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.