Manatee County, FL

Florida

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Popular cities in Manatee County

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Bradenton Beach
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sea
Love beaches, island views, and sunsets? Get away to Bradenton Beach!

Reasons to visit

  • Coquina Beach
  • Cortez Beach
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier
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Anna Maria
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sunrises
Anna Maria awaits: its island views, sunsets, beaches, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Bean Point Beach
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
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Bradenton
Known for Beaches, Sports and Rivers
Quaint Bradenton awaits: its university life, riverfront, beaches, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • IMG Academy
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
  • LECOM Park
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Longboat Key
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Sunsets
Get away to relaxing Longboat Key! Enjoy the sunsets, beaches, and seaside.

Reasons to visit

  • Longboat Key Beaches
  • Jewfish Key
  • Cannons Marina
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Palmetto
Known for Business, Family-friendly and Sunrises
Palmetto is calling! Discover its sunrises, beaches, golf, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Bradenton Area Convention Center
  • Emerson Point Preserve
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Holmes Beach
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sunsets
Get away to Holmes Beach! Enjoy the island views, sunsets, and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • West Coast Surf Shop
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Stay near popular Manatee County attractions

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IMG Academy

8.6/10 (659 reviews)
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit IMG Academy, during your travels in Bradenton. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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