RECREATION
State Parks
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... map
Lakes & Marinas
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... mapFort 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... mapWarners 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.
Sports Centers
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. mapPirate 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.
Equine
Stadium Jumping
1301 Sixth Avenue West, Suite 406 • Bradenton, FL 34205
941-744-5465
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. map
Fishing
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. map
Golf
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. mapLegacy 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... mapLinks 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... mapManatee 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... mapPinebrook 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... mapRiver 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. mapRiver 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. mapUniversity 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... mapVillage 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. mapWoodlands 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.
Outfitters & Guides
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... mapCortez 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. mapCortez 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... map
Full Boat Fishing Charters BOOK
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... mapNeva 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... map
Tennis
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... map
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