Bradenton Area Information
Originally discovered by Hernando De Soto at Shaw's Point in 1539, the city of Bradenton took the name of Dr. Joseph Braden, whose nearby fortlike house was a refuge for early settlers. The current city of Bradenton was formed in 1943, when the Florida legislature merged the cities of Manatee (incorporated in 1888) and Bradentown (incorporated in 1903).
Bradenton is located between Tampa and Sarasota. The area is surrounded by waterways, both fresh and saltwater. Bordered on the north by the Manatee River, Bradenton is separated from the outer barrier islands of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key by the Intracoastal Waterway. The business district and community of Bradenton Beach on the southern end of Anna Maria island is oriented toward visitors who come to enjoy the surrounding beaches.
Downtown Bradenton, home to many of Bradenton's offices and government buildings, is a lively place with new buildings currently under construction. The tallest is the Bradenton Financial Center, 12 stories high, with its trademark blue-green windows. The Eastern side of Bradenton is growing at a rapid rate. Initially starting as the popular subdivision Lakewood Ranch, it is now becoming a heavily populated part of town.
Average Year-Round Weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Avg. High | 74° | 75° | 80° | 84° | 88° | 91° | 92° | 92° | 90° | 86° | 80° | 75° |
| Avg. Low | 51° | 52° | 56° | 60° | 65° | 70° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 66° | 58° | 54° |
| Mean | 64° | 64° | 68° | 72° | 77° | 81° | 84° | 84° | 81° | 76° | 70° | 64° |
| Avg. Precip. | 2.0 in | 2.5 in | 2.6 in | 1.3 in | 3.6 in | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 7.9 in | 6.5 in | 2.8 in | 1.8 in | 1.8 in |
Chambers of Commerce
Englewood Area Chamber Of Commerce
Longboat Key Chamber Of Commerce
North Port Chamber Of Commerce
Siesta Key Chamber Of Commerce
Other Area Information
Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau