Aerial Bradenton Florida

Aerial Bradenton Florida

Aerial Bradenton Florida - Manatee River Manatee River, Bradenton, Florida, United States/The area that would become Bradenton (originally spelled "Bradentown") was first explored in 1539 by the Spanish during the famous expedition led by Hernando De Soto. Bradenton was established in 1842. The original town of Bradentown was incorporated in 1903. The city took the name of Dr. Joseph Braden, whose nearby fort-like house was a refuge for early settlers during Seminole Indian attacks. The current city of Bradenton was formed in 1943, when the Florida legislature merged the cities of Manatee (incorporated in 1888) and BradentownThe South Florida Museum .Two popular restaurants are on opposite sides of the Manatee River. Pier 22 Patio & Ballroom , sits on the Bradenton Side and the Riverhouse Reef & Grille .Also on the Palmetto side of the Manatee River is the Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast