Bradenton, FL
Feb 19, 2023 13:22:57 #
Craig Rothgery
Loc: Bradenton, Fla
Good Morning, I actually live in Bradenton, So.....
Robinsons Preserve is a must see. On the Manatee Blvd causeway try Neal Preserve & Perico Preserve (Opposite each other on Manatee). DeSoto National Park is also very nice. Google maps shows some nice views and a good idea of where they are.
If you can take a little extra drive, my favorite place in Florida is "Bok Tower Gardens". https://boktowergardens.org The Tower is a Clarion (Bell Tower) that is played by a person throughout the day. The Gardens are amazing, and the music can be heard throughout the entire preserve.
Parking on the Gulf is a DISASTER right now. Heavy construction has most of the parking at Bradenton and Coquina Beach Closed. Go VERY early if you want any beach time. Be prepared for heavy traffic! (It took me over an hour from 75th to the Island last time I went out at 10:00 AM)
Enjoy your visit
Robinsons Preserve is a must see. On the Manatee Blvd causeway try Neal Preserve & Perico Preserve (Opposite each other on Manatee). DeSoto National Park is also very nice. Google maps shows some nice views and a good idea of where they are.
If you can take a little extra drive, my favorite place in Florida is "Bok Tower Gardens". https://boktowergardens.org The Tower is a Clarion (Bell Tower) that is played by a person throughout the day. The Gardens are amazing, and the music can be heard throughout the entire preserve.
Parking on the Gulf is a DISASTER right now. Heavy construction has most of the parking at Bradenton and Coquina Beach Closed. Go VERY early if you want any beach time. Be prepared for heavy traffic! (It took me over an hour from 75th to the Island last time I went out at 10:00 AM)
Enjoy your visit
Feb 19, 2023 14:46:26 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Tarpon Springs is a charming fishing village and used to be the sponge capital of the US. St. Petersburg has the Chihulli (-5 for spelling!) museum that's photographically inspiring especially if you're into reflections. Selby Gardens in Sarasota. If you're up for a little drive, the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is very worthwhile the trip.
Feb 19, 2023 18:15:08 #
Village of the Arts. Art district in Bradenton. Especially on Saturdays. Very old Florida.
Robinson preserve. Neal Preserve. Venice Rookery about an hour away. Lots of babies. Celery fields—both sides of road.
Ding Darling is closed because hurricane Ian.
Robinson preserve. Neal Preserve. Venice Rookery about an hour away. Lots of babies. Celery fields—both sides of road.
Ding Darling is closed because hurricane Ian.
Feb 21, 2023 03:06:18 #
JimBart wrote:
Wags…. I’m currently in Bradenton until mid March.... (show quote)
I was at the Celery Fields 4 times over the past week and a half and Myakka River State Park a couple of times. It is open. I hit Circle B Bar Sunday morning on my way back home and it’s a fantastic spot for wildlife.
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