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Official Tourism Bureau
Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 1000, Bradenton, FL 34206
941-729-9177
info@floridasgulfislands.com
Sales Director
Sharon Kingston
Sharon.Kingston@mymanatee.org
941-729-9177, ext 243
Official Website
www.floridasgulfislands.com
Meeting Planner Services
Personalized familiarization tours and site visits, itinerary planning, photographs/images, meeting planner brochure, visitors guides/maps, meeting planner help desk, accommodation assistance, team building and leisure activities assistance, creative presentations, eco-conscious meetings.
Florida’s Gulf Islands
Located on Florida’s southwest coast in Manatee County on the Gulf of Mexico between Tampa and Sarasota, Florida’s Gulf Islands are comprised of two islands, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, accessible by free bridges from the mainland areas of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.
Arriving
Approximate mileage from Bradenton:
Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ) 10 miles
St Pete / Clearwater Intl (PIE) 40 miles
Tampa International (TPA) 45 miles
Southwest Florida Intl (RSW) 100 miles
Orlando International (MCO) 120 miles
Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB) 140 miles
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is located at the southern edge of the county in greater Bradenton, and is serviced by most major airline carriers and rental car companies.
Distances
Approximate mileage to Florida cities:
Daytona 175 miles
Fort Lauderdale 225 miles
Fort Myers 90 miles
Jacksonville 240 miles
Miami 230 miles
Orlando 120 miles
Tallahassee 275 miles
Tampa 40 miles
Accommodations
Florida’s Gulf Islands offer 6,000 rooms ranging from small to mid-sized accommodation options including full-service hotels, boutique inns, beachside cottages, and vacation homes.
Beaches
More than 27 miles of white sand beaches offer amenities such as barbecue pits, concession stands, lifeguards, and free parking.
Dining
Floribbean-style cuisine using local herbs and crops prepared by award-winning chefs makes this a rich dining destination.
Meeting Facilities
Nearly 165,000 square feet of meeting space is available, including the Manatee Convention & Civic Center and the historic Powel Crosley Estate.
Marinas
Five area marinas with over 500 total slips are home base for water enthusiasts, where boating, fishing, charters, scuba diving, and parasailing are a way of life.
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