Celebrate Halloween in Manatee County 2024
Halloween is here and Manatee County is gearing up to celebrate. Whether you’re looking for fun places to trick-or-treat pumpkin patches, costume parties, or festivals, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we explore the top ways to celebrate Halloween
Get Off The Couch, Bradenton! 15 Cool Things to Do This Month
It’s been a rough start to the month in Manatee County, and our hearts go out to everyone who continues to be impacted by Hurricane Helene. While we considered skipping this month’s article, we also recognize that now, more than
Manatee’s Best Hidden Gems: FEWD Tent
There are so many interesting and exciting people and places in Bradenton, yet many don’t receive the attention they truly deserve. Over the next several months, Discover Bradenton will be uncovering Manatee County’s best “hidden gems” – the locals making
Nonprofit Spotlight: Avenue941, Inc.
There are many nonprofit organizations in Bradenton and the surrounding area. Each one is doing incredible work to support our community by helping those less fortunate, promoting the arts, providing education, and more. During our nonprofit spotlight series, we’ll highlight
Enrich Bistro Reopens, Bringing ‘Local Roots to Global Flavors’
For those “in the know,” enRich Bistro was a West Bradenton icon for many years. Its closure and four-year hiatus during the COVID era left many locals sorely disappointed. But, it’s back — and I’m thrilled to report that it
Get Off the Couch, Bradenton! 20 Cool Things To Do In September
Have fun this September with all the great things to do in Bradenton! Whether you want to shop, dance, or party, there’s something for you. Check out our round-up of the top 20 cool things to do in Manatee County
Get Off The Couch, Bradenton! 20 Cool Things To Do In August
Even in the middle of summer, it seems there’s never a shortage of entertainment options in the Bradenton area! With many locals on vacation and snowbirds up north, our small businesses need our support this month more than ever! Check
Business Owner Spotlight: Quality Counts
As we continue to encourage all Manatee County residents to #SupportLocal, we think it’s important to get to know the people behind some of the area’s best businesses! In this edition of the Discover Bradenton Business Spotlight, we were excited
Scarpino’s gets a fresh new look, new menu and new owners.
Scarpino’s Classic Italian Restaurant changed hands at the end of 2023. The new owners are Bradenton locals with a lot of experience in the restaurant business. This trio of restaurant business veterans saw and opportunity to open a restaurant in
Celebrate Summer at The Village Mystic and Mystic Mines
Located in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts, The Village Mystic has the area’s largest selection of holistic and metaphysical items. The Village Mystic offers a constantly expanding inventory of items, including crystals and gemstones, beautiful jewelry, incense, candles, essential oils,