There’s a lot to love about Bradenton. The vibrant town of around 57,000 strikes the perfect balance of having just enough to do without be overwhelming to a weekend visitor. There are ample ...

With a vibrant arts scene, great dining, and easy access to nearby beaches, Bradenton is primed to become your new favorite destination. There’s a lot to love about Bradenton. The vibrant Florida town ...

Located on the southern end of stunning Anna Maria Island, Coquina Beach has soft, sugary white sand and crystal-clear water. It's a popular beach for tourists and locals alike, though be warned that ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Bradenton Beach has plenty of watering holes for visitors, but remember that alcohol is not permitted on any of the city or county's beaches. If you purchase alcohol at a ...

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Sarasota, Bradenton, or Venice? You’re in luck. Whether you want to channel some holiday spirit (yes, even in this summer Florida heat), enjoy live ...

We'll soon bid farewell to April, and with it, snowbird and tourist season here in the Sarasota area. Yet even as our population goes down, there'll still be plenty of events in May for those who call ...

With New Year's Eve, December and 2025 all nearly now behind us, it's time to look toward 2026 and January, which will be full of things to do in the Sarasota area, including some of our largest ...

As we near the end of August, with the start of fall not far away, we have one more month before the Sarasota area's snowbird and tourist season begins to gear up again. Yet even then, September will ...

The first seafood and music festival of the new year, last call for winter holiday events, and more this weekend in Sarasota and Bradenton, Jan. 2-4.

After what felt like a particularly quiet off-season this summer in the Sarasota area, we appear to be back in full force in October, with this month's local events guide featuring roughly twice as ...