Lake Manatee State Recreation Area 20007 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, FL 34202., 941-741-3028, This 556 acre state recreation area extends along three miles of the south shore of the 2,400 acre reservoir that makes up Lake Manatee. A 60 site camping area is on site, as well as a fishing dock, children's play area, boat ramp, and picnic area. more... 

Cannon's Marina 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Bradenton, FL 34228, Located in Longboat Key, 941-383-1311, 800-566-1955, This award-winning, family owned and operated, full service marina offers a great selection of name brand new and used boats, as well as many services such as custom rigging, painting, mechanics, and a ship's store. more... 

Fort Hamer Boat Ramp Fort Hamer Road & Manatee River, Bradenton, FL 34219, Located in Parrish, Built in 1849 on the south shore across from the present public boat ramp as one of several fortifications around Tampa Bay, this 24 hour boat ramp offers access to the water, as well as swimming and other recreational activities.

Perico Harbor Marina 12310 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209, 941-795-2628, A full service marina that offers a great selection of new and used boats, as well as fuel, dry storage, bait and tackle, parts, and repair services.

Twin Dolphin Marina 1100 First Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205, 941-747-8300, A 225 slip, state-of-the-art marina that offers many on site amenities such as luxurious facilities, a heated pool and spa, gas grills, a fully stocked ships store, a fuel dock, shower and laundry facilities, modern floating docks, and rental bikes. more... 

Warners Bayou Fifty-Ninth Street West & Riverview Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34205, Located in Northwest Bradenton, Open 24 hours, this public boat ramp features a single and double ramp that is usable at all tides and can accommodate boats over 15 feet long. Fishing and swimming activities are also available.

J.P. Igloo Ice & Inline Sports Complex 5309 Twenty-Ninth Street East, Bradenton, FL 34222, Located in Ellenton, 941-723-3663, This 115,000 square foot, "igloo-like" sporting center is a state-of-the-art facility offering recreational and entertainment activities for all ages. Features of the center include two NHL size ice rinks, a USA Hockey Official inline skating rink, a fitness center, a video game room, four party rooms, conference rooms, and a full service restaurant.

McKechnie Field 1611 Ninth Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205, 941-748-4610, Opened in 1923, this huge stadium and field is where the Pittsburg Pirates have been training and playing for over 35 years. There are box seats on the field side of a wide concourse and bleacher seats on the other side of the concourse. 

Pirate City 1701 Twenty-Seventh Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208, 941-747-3031, The spring training facility for the minor league Pittsburg Pirates, this amazing facility sits on a land fill and features four and a half ball fields and a large batting cage that can host approximately 12 players at the same time.

Stadium Jumping 1301 Sixth Avenue West, Suite 406, Bradenton, FL 34205, 941-744-5465, 800-237-8924, The largest owner of franchised events in the American Grandprix Association, this company promotes Olympic caliber jumping events and plays hosts to the Winger Equestrian Festival, the largest equestrian sporting event in the world. They also host other equestrian events, show jumping events, and Grandprix events. more... 

Bradenton-Cortez Rooster Charters 4307 Thirty-Fourth Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208, 941-730-9224, Offers offshore sportfishing for up to six passengers and private charters. Fish for King Mackeral, Grouper, Snapper, Sharks, Tunny and Cobia.  more...

Charter Boat Fishy Business 5502 Third Avenue, Bradenton, FL 34201, 941-794-3308, Climb aboard a 24 foot privateer tower boat equipped with a color video fish finder and fish for snook, reds, tarpon, permit, kingfish, cobia, and trout using live bait or light tackle. All licenses, bait, and tackle are provided. 

David Leadbetter Golf Academy 5500 Thirty-Fourth Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210, 941-755-1000, Recognized as one of the leading golf academies in the world, this academy features outstanding facilities using state-of-the-art equipment and certified instructors teaching professionals and amateurs. more...

Heather Hills Golf Course 101 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34207, 941-755-8888, Built in 1963 by architect Roy Albert Anderson, this 18 hole public golf course features bent grass greens and includes a driving range and a well equipped pro shop. Rental clubs are available. 

Legacy Golf Club 8255 Legacy Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34202, 941-907-7067, Featuring a stunning backdrop, this exquisite 18 hole championship golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer and features native grasslands and towering pines. A full pro shop is also on site. more... 

Links at Greenfield Plantation, The 10325 Greenfield Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34202, 941-747-9432, A beautiful and challenging 18 hole, par 72 golf course that features large bunkers, undulating greens, and sparkling lakes. A lovely aqua range practice facility is also on site, as well as a clubhouse that includes a snack bar and a fully stocked pro shop. Lessons are available by PGA professionals. more... 

Manatee County Golf Course 6415 Fifty-Third Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34210, 941-792-6773, One of the most popular championship golf courses in Manatee County, this public 18 hole, par 72 golf course is open to all golfers and includes well landscaped fairways, a driving range, and a pro shop.

Palma Sola Golf Club 3807 Seventy-Fifth Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, 941-792-7476, Designed by Andy Anderson in 1967, this public, user friendly 18 hole, par 72 golf course is located within minutes from the Gulf Beaches and features Bermuda grass, as well as a golf pro shop.

Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Peridia Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34203, 941-753-9097, The premier executive golf course in Manatee County, this semiprivate 18 hole golf course includes a driving range, a bar, a pro shop, and a restaurant. Lessons and riding carts are available. more... 

Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club 4260 Ironwood Circle, Bradenton, FL 34209, 941-792-3288, This fine executive course is bordered by water and tropical trees and is located within a beautiful Florida community. Test your skill among 37 bunkers surrounded by 18 plush greens and visit the pro shop for quality merchandise. A restaurant and lounge are also on site. more... 

River Club, The 6600 River Club Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34202, 941-751-4211, Architect Ron Garl designed this semiprivate 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course that stretches 7,026 yards from the back tees and includes a fully stocked pro shop, driving range, and riding carts. 

River Run Golf Links 1801 Twenty-Seventh Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208, 941-708-6331, Owned and operated by the City of Bradenton, this public 18 hole, par 70 golf course is designed for a challenging round of golf for players of all skill levels. A pro shop is also on site. more...

Rosedale Golf Club 5415 87th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34211, 941-751-9070, 800-881-9080, A semiprivate 18 hole championship golf course that was designed by Ted McAnlis and includes a full size practice facility, a putting green, five sets of tees ranging from 5064 yards to over 6700 yards, and a pro shop. more...

Timber Creek Golf Club 4550 Timber Lane, Bradenton, FL 34210, 941-794-8381, No tee times are required at this unique, semiprivate nine hole, par three golf course. Rental clubs are available. 

University Park Country Club 7671 Park Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34201, Located in University Park, 941-359-9999, 800-394-6325, Considered one of the finest golf courses on the west coast of Florida, this 27 hole championship golf course is rated a Four Star course by Golf Digest and was designed by Ron Garl. A fully stocked pro shop and practice facilities are on site and lessons are available by PGA professionals. more... 

Village Green Golf Course 1401 Village Green Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34209, 941-792-7171, Catering mostly to seniors, this semiprivate 18 hole golf course offers a challenge to players of all skill levels and includes a well stocked pro shop. Rental clubs are available. 

Woodlands Golf Course 5901 Erie Road, Bradenton, FL 34222, Located in Ellenton, 941-729-8999, Not your typical short course, this beautiful 18 hole, par 60 golf course is surrounded by nature and includes a driving range with grass tees, two putting greens, a fully stocked pro shop, and a snack bar. more...

Barefoot Charters Located in Crawfordville, 850-925-6660, Fish the Northern Gulf of Mexico's inshore waters from Alligator Point to St. Marks with this experienced guided fishing charter that offers half day and full day trips consisting of sportfishing, bowfishing, and seasonal scalloping trips. more...

Canoe Outpost 18001 U.S. Highway 301 South, Bradenton, FL 33598, Located in Wimauma, 813-634-2228, "Florida's Oldest and Largest Canoe Outfitter," this outfitter invites you to take a two hour guided canoe ride on the scenic Little Manatee River and see dolphins, manatees, and dolphins. Seven miles of white sandy beaches, two fishing piers, and concession stands are also located on site. more... 

Cortez Cat Charters 12507 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34215, 941-795-6969, This guide and charter services offers an array of trips for individuals and groups such as deep sea, backwater, diving, fly fishing, and snorkeling trips. They also offer informative and scenic trips to historic Egmont Key. Fishing licenses, bait, and tackle are provided. 

Cortez Fleet Deep Sea Fishing 4330 127th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34215, Located in Cortez, 941-794-1223, Specializing in deep sea fishing excursions, this guide service provides all rods, bait, and licenses and features the latest electronic fish finders. Four hour, six hour, and nine hour trips are available, as well as fish cleaning services. more... 

Full Boat Fishing Charters 941-725-0798, Full Boat Fishing Charters provides inshore and offshore fishing excursions for snook, tarpon, grouper, redfish, permit, snapper & more. They fish in Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Longboat Key, Florida. more... 

Neva Miss Charter Fishing Boat 2810 Twenty-Third Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 32359, Located in Steinhatchee, 941-792-5835, Great for all ages, this charter fishing boat operates deep sea fishing charters in the calm seas of Steinhatchee, Florida's prime grouper fishing area, where you are sure to catch the "big fish." more...

Tampa Bay Extreme Fishing 407 Thirteenth Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205, 941-795-7140, One of the premier fishing guides in this area, this full service guide services offers fishing excursions in fully equipped boats on the beautiful Tampa Bay waters. Bait, tackle, and licenses are provided. more... 

New World International Tennis Academy 3908 Bayside Circle, Bradenton, FL 34210, 941-756-9417, This tennis academy offers full tennis programs for one month up to a full year with programs available including stroke production, match play, strategy drills, conditioning, and mental training. more...