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Discover Bradenton’s Hot Spot Crawl Starts June 1st.

While the summer months bring relief to many locals – with less traffic, smaller crowds, and dreams of jetting away on summer vacation – for local business owners, it’s something else entirely. During the time period often known as the

Parenting Matters Offers Free Musical Motion Program This Summer

Parenting Matters, a local nonprofit organization, is offering a fantastic opportunity for parents and caregivers with young children. Their Musical Motion program is a FREE bilingual learn-and-play class that focuses on fostering early learning and literacy skills in children aged

Get Off The Couch, Bradenton! 20 Cool Things To Do In June

It’s getting HOT in Bradenton this summer, but there are plenty of Cool Things to Do! Check out our round-up of 20 ways to keep yourself entertained this month… 1. Live Music at the Linger Lodge The Linger Lodge Restaurant:

Sunshine Swimming Offers Free Swim Lessons for Manatee County Kids This Summer

Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 4 years old and remains one of the top five causes of unintentional injury-related deaths from birth to 5 years old? Amanda Girton, owner

Unleashing Potential: How STEM Camps Shape Future Careers

We are so lucky to have a resource like the SCF Coding Academy in Manatee County! Recently, we were able to chat with them about their upcoming STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) camps for middle school and high school

Saving Time and Boosting Sales: How SpotOn Can Transform Your Restaurant Operations

In this month’s edition of Tips from the Pros, we were excited to catch up with Chris Sudekum, who shared info about his company SpotOn and the exciting new ways they’re helping restaurant owners level up their operations. Here’s what

The Downtown Bradenton Market Announces Summer Mini Markets ☀️

The Bradenton Public Market’s regular season is wrapping up this Saturday, May 25th. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the last full market of the season, visit with all the market’s regular vendors, and stock up on your favorites! From

Streamline Your Space: Why Clutter is Actually So Much More

Home organizing and decluttering are hot topics right now – which is why we were so excited to chat with Shirley O’Brien, owner of Suncoast Spaces. She has some very interesting insights into why the clutter in your home is

Give Your Child an Edge with Fun Summer Math Courses

Local tutor Chris MacCormack is changing the way children learn math. Rather than relying on traditional memorization methods, Chris teaches Singapore Math – an approach that makes learning easier and fun. This summer, she’s offering a series of courses to

3 “Must-Visit” Eateries in East Bradenton

There’s no shortage of excellent restaurants in East Bradenton! Recently, Discover Bradenton’s food blogger Jean Totti provided some insight into three newer locations that he’s deemed “must-visit” eateries. Check out his recommendations… Miller’s Ale House Miller’s started in 1988 in