Blog Posts

Food + Beer = Local Grub Hotspot

One Simple Rule – eat FOOD and drink BEER … or WHATEVER! This is the driving principle behind  Casey and Mike’s concept. A food, sports, music, and media playground for those who crave a made-from-scratch meal.

The Friendly City Flea: A Curated Market by Creatives for Creatives

Twice a month in Downtown Bradenton, the Friendly City Flea showcases the most exciting and unique collection of art, vintage finds, handmade goods, and more.

Modest Gardens: Your Friendly Neighborhood Plant Shop

Ashley Brown is a professional gardener with over 18 years of experience. Born and raised in Bradenton, she loves sharing her passion for plants.

Visiting a Castle in Downtown Bradenton: Chateau 13

A castle or “chateau” is by definition a French country house or vineyard estate. A castle in downtown Bradenton you say? Well, yes.

Katie O’Driscoll Smith Brings Comedy and Connections to Our Community

From bringing “clean comedy” to the area with her Laughter in LWR shows to founding the super-popular “40 or Better Ladies of Sarasota & Manatee,” local resident Katie O’Driscoll Smith has been making some major contributions to our community.

Pineapple Kitchen’s Murder Mysteries: A Dinner Event to “Die” For!

Bradenton’s Pineapple Kitchen has been hosting Murder Mystery Dinners for some time now, with themes ranging from an ill-fated cruise to a 1920’s speakeasy.

Restaurant Review: Ragú Cucina Italiana

The restaurant is located in the “Big White House with the Red Roof” on the Green Bridge entrance to the City of Palmetto.

Discover Bradenton Welcomes 2 New Writers

At Discover Bradenton, we believe in supporting all things local – and to that end, we are excited to announce that we’ve added two new LOCAL writers to our team!

Get Off the Couch, Bradenton! 25 Cool Things to Do in August

It’s hard to believe it’s August already! We may still be in the middle of summertime, but Bradenton still has a ton of events for you to explore.

Bradenton Acupuncture & Wellness Opens in East Bradenton

If you are dealing with body pain, weight gain, stress, allergies, or any other major or minor ailment, it may be time to visit Bradenton Acupuncture & Wellness.